Memorial Record, Civil War, Chenango Co. NY, 1871

 Memorial Record

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 31, 1971

This is the day appointed to be observed as Decoration Day in strewing the graves of deceased soldiers with flowers; but as there is to be no formal observance of the day in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], we have tho't it a fitting tribute to the memory of the Union soldiers who fell in battle from the effect of wounds, or from sickness contracted in the service, to give the names, as far as we are able, together with other brief memoranda in regard to each person.  the list is by no means complete, and it is not in our power at this time to make it so.

For the facts giventhe country.  We shall very gladly open our columns to responses from anyone who will send us information similar to that we now present.  If this is done by all who know of a decesed Chenango soldier whose name is not given in our record, it will aid in gathering up data which would otherwise soon be beyond reach.

we are indebted to Dr. H.H. Beecher, who has been at very great pains to procure statistics on this subject.  The answers to a circular sent out by him are complete from some towns; and others only partial, and from a few nothing has been received.  This is greatly to be regretted, and the people owe it to the lamented dead to gather up and preserve whatever they can of the personal history of those who fell in the service of the country.  We shall very gladly open our columns to responses from anyone who will send us information similar to that we now present.  If this is done by all who know of a deceased Chenango soldier whose name is not given in our record, it will aid in gathering up data which would otherwise soon be beyond reach.

McDonough - Chenango County, NY

Asa LeRoy Brown:  Born in Plymouth, Sept. 15th, 1829.  Parents, John C. and Eliza Brown, Preston.  Enlisted Sept. 13, 1862, at Pitcher, for three years in Co. L, 10th Cavalry.  Participated in the battle Fredericksburg. Died of bilious fever and buried at Arlington Heights.  Left a wife and three children.

Lafayette H. Beckwith:  Parents dead.  Two brothers, Washington and Orrin, in McDonough.  Born Sept. 26, 1826.  Enlisted in Norwich for three years, Co. B114th regiment.  Died of chronic diarrhea, Oct. 5, 1863, and buried at New Orlena's.

Abel Rathbone Corbin: Born in McDonough, April 10, 1838.  Son of Horace and Jemima Corbin.  Just after graduating at Union College, he enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 18, 1862, in Co. H 114th regiment.  He was on special service at Berwick, La., and died of chronic diarrhea, May 30, 1863, and buried at Berwick, La.

Charles E. Curtis: Born May 14th, 1830. Son of Seth and Anna Curtis, McDonough.  Enlisted at Norwich Sept. 3, 1864, for one year, in Co. B 90th Regiment and served under Sheridan as first corporal.  Taken prisoner Oct. 10, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Va. and was in Libby Prison until Feb. 8, 1865.  Sent to Salisbury, N.C. where he died of starvation and inhuman treatment.  Buried at Salisbury.  Left a wife and two children.

Holister Edson Gale:  Born in McDonough, Nov. 11, 1841. Parents, Stephen E. and Galania A. Gale.  Enlisted Aug. 18, 1862, at Norwich, Co. K 161st regiment.  Died at New Orleans of chronic diarrhea, Feb. 18, 1864.  Funeral attended at barracks, E. Andrews, chaplain.

Frederick Augustus Hill:  Born in McDonough, May 13, 1848, Parents, Jacob P. and Jane Hill.  Enlisted in McDonough Aug. 31, 1862, in Co. K 10th N.Y. Cavalry.  Rank of sergeant.  Died of chronic diarrhea in Mcdonough, Sept. 26th 1864.  He was in the following battles and skirmishes:  Stoneman's raid, May 2d to 13th, 1863, Brandy Station, Aldie, Gettysburg, Sherridan's first and second raids, Parker's Mills, Lee's Mills, and several others.  Remained at his post until sickness compelled him to leave.

Hyland M. Harvey:  Parents, Noyes M. and Vesta Harvey.  Born in Pitcher April 7th, 1830.  Enlisted in Norwich, Aug. 20, 1862, for three years, Co. K, 161st regiment, Bank's Div. Died of typhoid fever, April 11, 1865, contracted near Port Hudson.  Left a wife and two children.

Julian B. Moore:  Son of Lysander and Esther Moore.  Born in Mcdonough, June 26, 1831.  Enlisted Jan. 4, for three years, Co. F 4th N.Y. Artillery, 2d Army Corps, Potomac.  In battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania C.H. and in front of Petersburg.  Died at David's Island, N.Y., Aug. 21, 1864, of typhoid fever contracted in service.  Left a wife and child.

Adrian W. Martin:  Son of John and Rebecca Martin.  Born in McDonough June 18, 1851.  Enlisted May 5, 1862, taken prisoner at Williamsburg, paroled and re-enlisted in the 10th N.Y. Cavalry.  He was without food for 48 hours after his capture and had $75 in money taken.  Was in the battle of Gettysburg and Richmond and was flag bearer.  Instantly killed near Richmond, May 25th.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

SKINNER - NASH:  At Red Wing, Minn., May 30th, by Rev. Mr. Kearns, Mr. Luson Skinner, of Florence, Goodhue Co. Minn. to Mrs. Lydia D. Nash, of Norwich, Chenango Co. N.Y.

CRUMB - JARVES:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. A.G Clark, DeWitt C. Crumb, M.D. to Miss Amelia G. Jarves, both of Preston, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

AUSTIN - HENRY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. N.Y.], June 1st, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Frank H. Austin of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie E. Henry, of Earlville.

STOWE - HENDERER:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. E. Taylor, D.D., Mr. Daniel R. Stowe of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah J. Henderer, of Binghamton.

TEFFT - HAYNOR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Lorenzo P. Tefft to Mrs. Jane Haynor, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

ALLEN - PUDNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Don A. Allen of Winfield, [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Ella Pudney, of No. Norwich. [Chenango Co. NY]

McGINLEY - MARTIN:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. Sidney Wilder, Mr. John McGinley, of North Brookfield, to Miss mahala A. Martin, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

REYNOLDS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 11th Ellen [Reynolds], daughter of Ezekiel Reynolds, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years.

GAGE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Martha M. [Gage] wife of Leroy Gage, aged 24 years, 8 months, 21 days.

DUTELLIER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, Mr. Jas. F. Dutellier, an old resident of that town.

DORMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, Mr. Thomas E. Dorman aged 73 years and 10 months.l

SMITH:  In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], May 21st, Mr. Joseph Smith, aged 60 years, formerly of Bainbridge. [Chenango Co. NY]

JONES:  In Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], May 29th, Charlotte [Jones], wife of Morgan B Jones, and sister of Jahaziel J. Day, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 57 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 14, 1871

Death

Last Saturday, a son of Mr. Amos Adams of Adams' settlement, town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], was instantly killed by lightning.  He with one of his brothers had been engaged in peeling bark and were hurrying home to escape an approaching thunderstorm, and when within fifteen rods of the house he was struck with the fatal flash on the head, passing down his body to the ground.  He was sixteen years of age.  Unfortunately, young Adams was carrying an ax on his shoulder, with the edge up.  the storm was a severe one - hailstones of a large size fell thickly at Castle Creek village.  Much damage was done to window glass, and the crops were badly beaten into the ground.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

At the home of the bride, in Willett [Cortland Co. NY], May 23d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nelson C. Palmer, of Cortland [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Frances E. Nichols, of Willett.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope.  Mr Sidney D. Hayward to Miss Adelia E. Prentice, all of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 6th, Mr. Don Davis, aged 90 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Juen 10th, Agnes [Terwiller], daughter of Daniel S. Terwiller, aged 16 years and 6 months.

In Wellsboro, Pa. suddenly, June 12th, Mr. Marius Welch, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 54 years.

In New York City, June 3d, Sarah Luretta [Miner], wife of Joshua D. Miner, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 37 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 17, 1871

In Clintonville [Otsego Co. NY], June 8, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. James E. Howes, of Oakville [Suffolk Co NY], to Miss Christina Semple, of Clintonville, N.Y.

Deaths

At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 12th, Joseph Shaver, aged 42 years.

Suddenly at Hyde Park, Dutchess Co. N.Y., June 1st, 1871, Sarah E. Edwards [Hatfield], wife of S.O. Hatfield, late of Otego N.Y. [Otsego Co.] aged 32 years.

Mary E. Adams, died April 30th, at Otego N.Y. [Otsego Co.], aged 21 years.  Intelligent, beautiful, amiable, she won hosts of friends wherever she moved.  Converted sixteen months ago, while an inmate of the family of her uncle, Rev. L.H. King, she united with the Eighteenth street Church.  Two months before her death, with all the composure of one preparing for a pleasant journey she made all the arrangements for her funeral.  Ten minutes before her departure, she called all in the room to her bedside and kissed them farewell exhorting them to meet her in heaven, and then, without a doubt or fear a struggle or a groan, she fell asleep.

Freed from the toils and sorrows of earth. / Mary a spirit has winged its flight / O'er the dark valley and shadows of death. / To the beautiful lands of light. 

To the beautiful lands of light and life, / Over the banks of that flowing river / Where sorrow and death no more shall come / But bliss forever and ever.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1871

Abandoned Baby

Shortly after ten o'clock on Monday night of last week, quite a sensation was produced in the family of Mr. H.V. Winsor, who reside at East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], about a mile southeast of this village, by discovering on their front door step a willow basket, which upon being taken into the house and examined, was found to contain a female child, apparently not more than two weeks old, neatly dressed, and good looking for one of its tender age.  In the bottom of the basket was also found a letter, in which was wrapped fifty dollars in money.  The letter, which Mr. Winsor has kindly furnished us for publication, reads as follows:

June 5, 1871

Mrs. Winsor:  I here leave my little infant to our care, hoping that you will be kind to the innocent.  You are a perfect stranger to me; I should not know you were I to meet you, and never shall you see the mother of this infant to know her.  You need not look for her.  I am a young woman who has been deceived by a young man who has now left me in my sorrow; but I shall follow him to the ends of the earth.  I will have revenge.

I heard that you have only one child, a young woman now, and I hope you will accept this infant as your adopted daughter.  Accept this money for the benefit of the child I leave to your care.

A Mother

The writer is evidently one who has moved in good society, and whose misfortunes have almost overwhelmed her.  There is evidence of this in the tone of the letter, the dress of the child, and the money left with it.  Further than this, the mother has taken great pains in selecting a place to leave her child where it would be kindly cared for.  And in all this community she could not have found better hands in which to have placed it.  At first, almost stunned by the responsibility thrust upon them, they hardly knew what to do; but upon consideration they decided to accept the charge thus confidingly entrusted to their care and have adopted the child.  That it will be kindly treated and tenderly reared, all who know the family will be ready to vouch for.

But what shall be said of her who has taken this means of ridding herself of the living evidence of her shame and disgrace, and who, maddened by her burden of sorrows, proclaims that she has gone forth in quest of the destroyer of her peace and virtue, all her love changed to hate and a burning desire for revenge.  It is a sad, sad case, and but a repetition of the old story of woman's weakness and man' treachery.  the moral can be understood by all.

Civil War Memorial Record, Chenango County, NY, 1871

 Memorial Record - The Deceased Soldiers of Chenango County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1871

Soldiers who served in the war of the Rebellion, who lost their lives in the service, or from illness contracted therein:

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY

Willard T. Blineberry:  Son of Albert and Lorinda Blineberry.  Born in Plymouth; enlisted at Elmira for three years, Oct. 21, 1861, and then re-enlisted.  Promoted from private to corporal.  Wounded and taken prisoner at Richmond Va. Sept. 23, 1861, released same day and taken to Annapolis Hospital, was in all the battles of Co. L, 89th regiment, until wounded.  he bled to death on his way to the hospital and was buried at North Norwich.

James F. Garrett:  Son of Ulriens Z. and Lucinda Garrett.  Born in Brookfield, Madison co. Sept. 22, 1831, enlisted at Utica for three years, Co. E, 89th regiment.  Was on advance guard in front of Petersburg, July 1864 when he was fatally wounded.  Died in Hampton Hospital, Va. July 25, 1864, and brought to Plymouth for burial.

Gideon Evans:  Son of David and Rosena Evans. Born in Plymouth, 1839; enlisted at No. Norwich Sept. 1, 1861, for three years, Co. D, 44th regiment, served his time and re-enlisted.  Was in all the battles of his regiment under his first enlistment and afterwards in battle of the Wilderness, in which he was wounded May 16th and buried at Fredericksburg, Va.

William Lafayette Ames:  Son of Joseph and Melissa B. Ames. Born April 3, 1844, in Otselic, enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 10, 1864, for three years.  Discharged for sickness and re-enlisted Sept. 18, '64.  First enlistment in Co. E 89th regiment; second enlistment in Co F, 7th N.Y. Heavy Artillery.  Killed while on picket duty in front of Petersburg, Oct. 26, 1864, and buried at Plymouth.  His brother, Marsena Ames, served in the same Co. and resides in Plymouth.

George W. Ames, Son of Joseph and Melissa B. Ames.  Born in Pharsalia in 1846, enlisted at Norwich in the fall of 1862 in a light artillery company.  Died at Hospital in Washington, D.C., June 1863, where he was buried.

Rufus W. Tracy, Son of Thomas R. and Semantha B. Tracy.  Born in Otselic Nov. 16, 1842, enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 6, 1862, for three years, Co. C, 114th regiment. He was at the action of Bisland, was taken with fever and died at New Orleans, and buried there Aug. 19th, 1863.  He was attended by Dr. H.H. Beecher.

Luman W. Aldrich, Son of Asahel and Betsey E. Aldrich.  Born in Plymouth July 21, 1831, enlisted at Norwich for three years, Co F, 90th regiment.  Died at 1st Div. Hospital Feb. 17, 1865, of diarrhea, Stephenson, Va. buried at Plymouth.  Married to Miss Adams in 1855. Left one child.

Robert Hancock, Born in Ireland. Enlisted at Norwich in 1864, for three years, 114th regiment.  Taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Va. 18th Oct. 1864, taken to Richmond, then to Salisbury, where he died in the rebel prison, about the middle of Dec. 1864, of chronic diarrhea.  He had no medical attendance. Married and left four children.

Franklin C. Barnes, Son of Lucius and Sally Davis Barnes.  Born in Pitcher, Oct. 1836, enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 12, 1861, for three years, Co. E 89th regiment.  Promoted form private to sergeant.  He was in the battle of Roanoke Island and all others of his regiment until he was wounded at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862.  His leg was amputated, and he died on the 18th of Dec. and buried at Plymouth.

William Benedict, Son of Ezra and Betsey B. Benedict.  Born in Plymouth July 24, 1826, enlisted at Norwich Dec. 31, 1862, for three years, in 5th heavy artillery. Taken sick at Norwich and went home on furlough and died Feb. 17, 1863.  buried in Smyrna.

Titus H. Pike, Son of Henry and Phoebe Titus Pike.  Born Sept. 11, 1830, at No. Norwich, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 30, 1862, for three years in 8th cavalry, died in hospital at Washington, D.C. of inflammation of the lungs, and buried in National cemetery April 24, 1863.

Nathan Baker, Son of James H. and Nancy W. Baker. Born Sept. 4th, 1839, in Sennett, Cayuga Co.  Enlisted at Norwich Aug. 12, 1863, in 5th artillery. Died of fever at Maryland Heights, where he was buried, but removed to Plymouth.  Married to Roxa Ann Judd.

William N. Butler,  Son of Daniel and Mary S. Butler. Born Sept. 30, 1842, at Frankfort, Herkimer Co.  Enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 12, 1861, for three years, Co E 89th regiment.  Was in the battle of Roanoke Island, Fredericksburg, Antietam, and all the battles of his regiment until he returned home on furlough.  Died at Plymouth, Nov. 3, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.

George Ballou, Son of Zimn and Lenora S. Ballou. Born in Homer, Cortland Co.  Enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 1861, for three years, and again in 114th regiment.  He was 1st Lieut. in the 89th and orderly sergeant in the 114th, and was in the battle of Bisland, where he was wounded, and died of his wounds at Brazier La., where he was buried.

Cyril Carpenter:  Son of Joel and Relesa S. Carpenter.  Born in Plymouth, enlisted in Norwich Aug. 5, 1862, for three years, Co. B 114th regiment.  Killed at the battle of Winchester, and buried on the field, on the 19th of Sept. 1864.

Horace Gale, Son of John Gale. Born in McDonough, in 1835, enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 7, 1862, for three years Co. B 114th regiment.  Promoted from private to sergeant.  Was on detached service at the time of his death.  His disease was consumption.  He was married to Miss Scott and left one child.

Edward Crandall, Son of Elisha and Amy A. Crandall. born in Plymouth July 31, 1843, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 22, 1862, for three years Co C 114th regiment. Was in the battles of Bisland, Pleasant Hill, Saline Cross Roads, and Port Hudson.  Died of fever at Marganzie Bend, La. and there buried June 14th, 1863, attended by Dr. H.H. Beecher.

Philander Davis, Son of Joseph and Diana W. Davis.  Born in Plymouth Feb. 12, 1818, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 26, 1862, Co. G 114th regiment, for three years.  Died May 13, 1863 at New Orleans, of chronic diarrhea. Attended by Dr. H.H. Beecher.

John Maynard, Son of Nathan and Mary Maynard.  Born April 21, 1827. Enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 1, 1861 for three years, Co. E, 89th regiment.  Was in battles of Camden, South Mountain and Antietam.  Died of fatigue Nov. 6, 1862, at Pleasant Valley, Va. and there buried.

George O. Monroe, Son of Samuel and Sarah Sayles Monroe.  Born in Plymouth, enlisted at Norwich, Sept. 1862, for three years, in Co. K 161st regiment. Died of fever in 1864 at the hospital in Memphis.

Buer A. Baydon, Born in Plymouth in 1846, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 5th, 1864, for three years, Co. I 22d Cavalry.  Died and buried at Rochester.

Lyman Duran, Born in Plymouth July 7, 1832, enlisted in Norwich Aug. 7, 1862, for three years in Co. C 114th regiment.  He was in the skirmishes and battles of Bisland, Mansfield, Port Hudson, Carr River Crossings and Pleasant Hill, La., and in others after his return to Virginia.  Wounded at Winchester and died in ten hours and buried near the hospital, Sept. 19th, 1864.  Married and left three children.

Milton D. Steward, Son of Allen and Ellen Ensley Steward.  Born in Plymouth Feb. 9th, 1844, enlisted at Norwich, Oct. 1861, for three years, Co. E 89th regiment.  Died of fever, buried at Plymouth in 1861.  He had been with his regiment to Elmira, returned on furlough, sickened and died at his father's residence in Plymouth.

Homer P. Sisson, Son of Thomas and Margaret H. Sisson.  Born in Plymouth, Jan. 28th, 1828, enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 4th, 1862, for three years, Co. C 114th regiment. Entered as private, promoted to sergeant.  Was at Bisland, Mansfield, Cane River Crossing, Port Hudson, La. and at Cedar Creek, Va.  Wounded at the latter place Oct. 19, 1864, had his leg amputated and died Oct. 30, at Baltimore and buried at Plymouth.

Clinton Hart, son of David and Polly S. Hart. Born Dec. 12, 1824, enlisted at Norwich Sept. 26, 1861, for three years, in Co. E 89th regiment.  Killed in front of Petersburg, and buried on the field. An uncle, S.W. Hart, resides in Plymouth.

John Doing, Son of Horace and Sally B. Doing.  Born in Plymouth, March 28, 18--.  Enlisted at Norwich Sept. 1, 1862, for three years, Co C 44th regiment.  Was in battle of Gettysburg, where he was killed July 3, 1863, ad buried on the battlefield.  Married to Emily Taylor and left two children.  His widow has since re-married.

Charles C. Monroe, son of Samuel Jr. and Sarah S. Monroe. Born in Plymouth, April 1834, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 5, 1862, for three years, Co B. 114th regiment. Was in battles of Bisland and Port Hudson.  Died at Donaldsonville, Va. of chronic diarrhea, July 8, 1863.

Edwin R. Lont, Son of Henry and Eveline Lont. Born in Lebanon June 18, 1843, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 11, 1862, for three years Co. B, 114th regiment.  Was in the battles of Bisland and Port Hudson. Died of fever at New Orleans and buried Nov. 11, 1863.

Samuel Monroe, 3d, Son of Samuel Jr. and Sarah S. Monroe. Born in Plymouth July 3, 1841, enlisted at Norwich Aug. 5, 1862, for three years Co. B 114th regiment.  Was at Port Hudson and Bisland. Died of Chronic diarrhea and buried at Baton Rouge Sept. 8th, 1863.

Ervin Merriam, Son of James and Ruth A. Merriam.  Born in Sherburne, April 17, 1842, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 5, 1864, for three years, Co. L 22d cavalry. promoted from private to corporal. Taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, sent to Andersonville and died Aug. 22, 1864.  Supposed to have been starved to death.

George L. Teft, Son of Elias O. and Abby D. Teft.  Born in Preston in 1848, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 16, 1864, Co. I, 22d Cavalry.  Promoted from private to corporal.  Died of fever in New York hospital.  Buried in Plymouth.

James G. Golden, Adopted son of Charles and Sally M. Skinner. Born Feb. 16, 1839, enlisted in Jan. 1854, Co. I 22d Cavalry.  In the skirmishes and battle of White Oak Swamp, where he was wounded and died June 13, 1864, and buried June 16th at City Point.  Married to Sally Aldrich and left two children.

William H. Williams, Son of Dudley R. and Sally Monroe Williams.  born in Plymouth, April 8, 1841, enlisted at Norwich in Co. H 18th regiment for two years.  He was in the second Bull Run, supposed to have been killed there.  He is spoken of as an exemplary young man.

Nathan Robbins, Son of Benj. Robbins.  Born in Otselic, Aug. 7th, 1847, enlisted at Norwich Jan. 5th, 1864, for three years, in Co I, 114th regiment. Died of measles at or near New Orleans, La. July 1864.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1871

Marriages

HAYWARD - PRENTICE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Sidney D. Hayward to Miss Adolia E. Prentce, all of Norwich.

HAACK - LUCKE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. John Haack to Miss Rosalie Lucke, all of Norwich.

Deaths

WATERS:  In this village [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Eva C. [Waters] daughter of George and Sarah Waters, aged 3 years and 2 months.

JOHNSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, Mr. Amos Johnson, aged 88 years.

LOOMIS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, Elizabeth [Loomis] wife of Cyrus C. Loomis, aged 61 years.

SLATER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] April 18th, Mrs. Phila Slater, relict of Job Slater, aged 71 years.

PEASE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], May 18th, Mr. Calvin Pease, aged 82 years and 6 months.

PARDEE:  In New Haven, Ct., May 2d, Carrie E. Townsend [Pardee], wife of Willard Pardee, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

PACKARD:  In Wilsonville, Ct., May 18th, Mrs. Ellen Packard. aged 25 years, sister of Mrs. John McNitt, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

LEWIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], April 11th, Vernie [Lewis] son of George I.R. Lewis, aged 3 years, 5 months.  One from the group of three is taken, and we miss the cheering prattle of his voice; but he left us only to awaken with the blest in Paradise.  Little Vernie has gone to rest, / His sufferings now are o'er; / The holy angels were his guides / On to the other shore.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1871

Marriages

FREEMAN - GROSS:  At the bride's fathers, May 20th, by Rev. T. Haitore, O.L. Freeman of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Hannah M. Gross, of Norwich.

CLARK - DICKSON:  In Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, on Tuesday, May 23d, 1871, by James A. Robinson, Rector of St. Luke's Church, Hiram C. Clark, Esq., to Miss L. Jane Dickson, both formerly of Norwich, New York. [Chenango Co.].

Deaths

GADSBY:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, of congestion of the lungs, George Gadsby, it being his 72d birthday.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 7, 1871

Marriages

LaPLANT - LEWIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 4th inst., by S.S. Stafford, Esq., Mr. Peter LaPlant to Miss Louisa I. Lewis, all of Oxford.

KINNIER - GROSS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Dr. William N. Kinnier of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth Gross, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

ALLEN - DUDLEY:  In Maine, Broome Co. [NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.A. Wood, Mr. Spencer S. Allen, to Miss Eliza M. Dudley, all of Maine.

Deaths

STERNBERG: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, Adam Sternberg, aged 68 years.

BENNETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Mrs. A.S. Bennett wife of J.E. Bennett, aged 51 years.

PARKER:  In East Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Gaius L. Parker, aged 63 years.  Thine dear parent, is that / "Blessed sleep from which / None ever wakes to weep."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 8, 1871

Deaths

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, Mrs. Sylvia Acly, aged 78 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, Ida May [Van Nest], daughter of Thos. H. and Margaret Van Nest, aged 1 year and 5 months.

In South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, Mr. Clark Blackman, aged 86 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 10, 1871

Marriage

At the bride's father's by Rev. I.S. Porter, Rev. James Pitcher to Miss Mary Platt, both of Maryland, Otsego Co. N.Y.

Deaths

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Frankie [Henry], daughter of John and Julia Henry, aged 19 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1871 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 31, 1871

Deaths

BENNETT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 29th, Mrs. A.S. Bennett, wife of J.E. Bennett, aged 51 years.

SISSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, 1871, Mrs. Elizabeth Sisson, aged 86 years, 5 months and 11 days, mother of Humphrey and James M. Sisson, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Another of our old inhabitants is gone. She died on the anniversary of her husband's death, having been a widow forty-two years.  Of thirteen children whom she reared, eight survive her. She was for many years a member of the M.E. Church and died in the triumphs of the Gospel.

STERNBERG:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, Mr. Adam Sternberg, aged 68 years, 9 months and 10 days.

BLACKMAN:  In South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, Mr. Clark Blackman, aged 86 years.

PALMER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], May 15th, Mr. Joel Palmer, aged 81 years.

CRANDALL:  In Youngstown, Ohio, May 13th, Mr. Israel Crandall, aged 95 years, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

SAGE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th, Mr. Gilbert Sage, aged 75 years.

PARSONS:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], May 21st, Mr. Alvah Parsons,, aged 75 years.

GALE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, of dropsy on the brain, Nora Verlin [Gale], daughter of Winslow and Lucy Gale, aged 3 years, 7 months and 11 days.

Disease fastened upon little Nora, the cherished pet of the household, and in three short weeks its work was done. When those who watched the little sufferer with untiring care, felt that the death angel was hovering near, they prayed earnestly that his shadow might be withdrawn and their darling spared to still gladden their hearts and home; but God, in His providence, saw fit to remove the opening bud from earth to bloom in a fairer clime, where there are "no chilling winds or poisonous breath" to mar its beauty.  With bursting hearts, the bereaved ones bow to the will of heaven, and ask for grace to sustain them in this affliction.  Happy in Jesus' arms we leave thee.  A crown is on thy brow, and unfading flowers within thy hand.  Loved by all, sweetly sleeping, forever at rest, sweet one!

Golden curls and shining brown eye. / Rounded cheek, where the roses lie, / Pattering steps from the dear little feet, / Busiest, prettiest, sweet, complete / Papa's joy! / Mother's pride!

Queenly and lovely, most bright and most sweet, / Clear-voiced and graceful, in beauty complete, / Pure-hearted, loving, beloved, and fair, / Entangling a heart in each mesh of her hair. / Auntie's pet!

Star-crowned seraph, white garmented, meet / To touch the gold harp-string, in choruses sweet, / Bending from heaven, to draw by her hand0, / The dear ones below, to the beautiful land / God's beloved!

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 31, 1871

Marriage

JANES - McLAURY  In Walton, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY], May 22d, in Congregational Church, by Rev. S.J. White, Rev. Charles F. Janes of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary E. McLaury, eldest daughter of J.S. McLaury, M.D. of Walton.

Deaths

ROBINSON:  At South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, Mr. Dan H. Robonson, aged 74 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 1, 1871

Deaths

In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], May 23d, of scarlet fever, George E. [Macomber] aged 2 years, 5 months and 9 days.  May 24th Charley H. [Macomber, aged 10 years and 3 months.  May 29th, little Lucy [Macomber] aged 8 months and 17 days, children of Melvin A. and Emiley Macomber.

Fold them, Oh Father in thine arms, / And let them henceforth be, / Sweet messengers of love between / Our human hearts and thee.

In New Haven, Conn., May 2d, of inflammatory rheumatism Carrie E. Townsend, wife of Willard Pardee, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, aged 28 years of afflicting illness, by palsy, Mr. John G. Miller, aged 61 years.

In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, Mr. Dan H. Robinson, aged 74 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 3, 1871

Deaths

In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], May 21st, after a long and painful illness, Joseph Smith, aged 60 years.  Mr. Smith was long a resident of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  A few years since he sold his farm and removed to Colesville.  He will long be remembered by his old friends and neighbors as a good citizen, an industrious farmer, a man of integrity.  He died full in the faith of a blessed immortality.

At Port Crane [Broome Co. NY], on Friday, May 26, A. Maria [Cornell] wife of Rev. Harvey Cornell, aged 54 years.

At Furgesonville [Delaware Co. NY], May 28, Peleg Tabor, about 80 years of age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 24, 1871

Marriages

YORK - PARSONS:  In Philadelphia, May 18th, by Rev. W.E.C. Wright, Mr. C.E. York of St. Joseph, Mo., to Miss Olivia V. Parsons, of Philadelphia, both formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

SIMON - DUNN:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], May 9th, by Rev. -?-,  Mr. Ely F.M. Simon, Esq. of Youngstown, Ohio, to Miss Jennie Dunn, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

TUTTLE - FLETCHER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Adelbert D. Tuttle, of South Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Georgia An Fletcher, of East Guilford.

Deaths

ECCLESTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 18th, Mrs. lydia Eccleston, aged 74 years, wife of George W. Eccleston.

BOYCE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Harriet [Boyce], wife of James C. Boyce, aged 29 years.  Her remains were taken to Watertown, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.] for burial.

CURTIS:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], May 10th, Joseph [Curtis], son of J.D. and M. Curtis, aged 1 year, 7 months and 3 days.

HOLDREGE:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 8th? Mrs. Phebe A. [Holdrege], wife of Daniel Holdrege, and sister of Oliver Rhodes, aged 73 years.

From the East Saginaw (Michl) Daily Enterprise, we learn that Hon. William M. Fenton, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], died at Flint, Mich. on the 12th inst., from injuries received while running to a fire on the evening previous, he being Chief Engineer of the fire department in that city.  Deceased was born in this village, December 19th, 1808.  He graduated at Hamilton College before attaining his eighteenth birthday.  After engaging with his father in business in this village, for a short time, he went to sea, where he served in various capacities on board ship for four or five years, when he settled in the west.  In April 1836, he was married to Miss Adelaide S. Birdsall, daughter of Hon. James Birdsall, of this village; and soon after located in Genesee County, Michigan, and began improvements where the flourishing village that bears his name now stands.  In studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1842.  In 1846 he was elected to the Senate, serving one term.  In 1848 he was elected Lieutenant Governor, and in 1850 he was again elected to the same office of public trust. As Colonel of the Eighth infantry, he served during a part of the late war, and was a popular officer.  A man of large and liberal views, he was identified with many of the improvements that have developed the business interests of his adopted home.  He was universally esteemed, and his death caused a sensation of profound sorrow among all classes of citizens.  He was in the 63d year of his age.

A sad and fatal accident occurred in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], on the farm or Uriah Harvey, on Thursday last.  A man name John Sweeney had taken the contract to build a barn for Mr. Harvey and had progressed so far with it that on Thursday he proceeded to raise it.  After a portion of the frame was up, and Mr. Sweeney was standing on the great beam, giving directions, he somehow lost his balance and fell headfirst upon the timbers below, crushing his skull and breaking a leg and an arm.  He died in about three hours. The deceased we are informed was a worthy and industrious man, and leaves a wife and one or two children.  He formerly resided in this place and worked for Sternbergh, Hall & Co.  His aged was about forty years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 24, 1871

Deaths

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 16th, after 28 years of afflicting illness, by palsy, Mr. John G. Miller, aged 61 years.  He suffered in patience and died in hope of a glorious immortality through Christ, having been a consistent member of the Baptist Chruch for 28 years.

GALE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 17th, Nora B. [Gale], daughter of Winslow and Lucy Gale, aged 3 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 25, 1871

Deaths

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 10th, Mr. G. Sisson, aged 66 years and 3 months.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], May 21st, Mr. A. Parsons, aged 75 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], at her son-in-law's, Chars. F. Tarbell's, May 19, Mrs. Lucy Tillotson, aged 80 years and 10 months.

At Penn Yan, N.Y. [Yates Co.] May 11, George [Monell], son of the late Hon. R. Monell, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 51 years.  Thus has passed away from earth the last but one of a large family, once gathered beneath the family roof in this place.  It must indeed be an impressive thought to the good sister left, that like a solitary tree of the forest she alone survives to stand by the graves of a family, all but herself in eternity.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 27, 1871

Marriage

In Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's parents, May 21st by Rev. A. Thomas, assisted by Rev. W.H. Sawtell, Mr. D.L. French of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte Beardsley of Afton.

Deaths

Mrs. Lydia Booth, wife of Aaron Booth, died at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, aged 58 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 21st, of Apoplexy, Sally Ann [Vanderhule] wife of Elisha Vanderhule, aged 50 years.

Mrs. Vanderhule of Afton, died suddenly last Sabbath.  She attended Church and spoke in class meeting, appearing in usual health.  Upon reaching home she died in a few moments.  [Oxford Times, May 31, 1871]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 17, 1871

Marriage

MONTGOMERY - BLOOD:  In Stamford, Vt., May 2d, by Rev. Z.W. Kemp, Mr. H.S. Montgomery of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah E. Blood, of Stamford.

Deaths

LACEY:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], May 6th, Mr. Cophas S. Lacy, aged 51 years, formerly of the firm of Thompson & Lacey, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] His remains were interred at Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

HARVEY:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, Mrs. Rebecca Harvey, aged 86 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], April 24th, William Wallace, son of George and Addie Weaver, aged 1 year, 3 months and 22 days.

DRISCALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, Adria [Driscall] widow of Clark Driscall, aged 76 years.

WILLIAMSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, Mr. Thomas Williamson, aged 86 years.

SISSON:  At his residence in north norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 10th, Mr. George Sisson, aged 66 years 3 months and 1 day.  Then let our sorrows cease to flow, /God has recall'd his own; / But let our hearts, in every woe, / Still say:  "Thy will be done."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 17, 1871

Deaths

HOLDREGE:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 6th, Mrs. Phebe A. [Holdrege], wife of Daniel Holdrege, and sister of Oliver Rhodes, aged 73 years.  Heave not a sigh! her spirits fled / Beyond the graveyard's moldering dead, / Close nestled by her Savior's side; / She's safe from pain, from sorrow's tide.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 18, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 10th, by Rev. George Porter, Mr. John Tonkin to Miss Adelia Hotchkiss, all of Greene.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], May 9th, by Rev. Mr. Ely, F.M. Simon, Esq., of Youngstown, Ohio, to Miss Jennie Dunn, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Barker, Broome County [NY], May 8th, Mrs. Olive Stoughton, aged 85 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 12th, Margreth [Hansen], wife of Henry Hansen, aged 56 years.

A young man by the name of Merrill from Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], recently lost his life in a terrible manner, near Owego [Tioga Co. NY], while working in a sawmill.  He accidently stepped into a hole, which threw him, on a circular saw, which was in motion, cutting through his ribs and tearing his side completely off, so that his lungs were visible.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 20, 1871

Marriage

On the 17th inst. at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. I.S. Pottingill, Mr. A.D. Tuttle, of South Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY], to Miss Georgia Anna Fletcher, of East Guilford.

Deaths

At Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], April 9th, Cornelia [Scrambling], wife of G.D. Scrambling, aged 31 years.  Servant of God well done, / Rest from they loved employ.

Mr. Geo. Smith, a farmer near this village lost his only son, about two years old on Wednesday morning.  His mother left him to play in the yard while she attended to household duties, during which time he went to a dish of lye and rank of it, causing his death at 8 o'clock on Friday morning.

Veterans of 1812

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 18, 1871

On Saturday last, several of the old veterans of the war of 1812, appeared before Esq. Brougham, at his office in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], for the purpose of making application for pensions under a late act granting them the same.  James G. Thompson, our worthy county Clerk, was here for the purpose of taking their affidavits, thus saving these old men the time and trouble of going to Norwich with their witnesses, &c. The following are the names of those who made application for pensions, together with their ages and residences:  Garry Rice, aged 77 years; Martin Schenck, 77, Andrew Allen, 77; Alexander Day, 74; Cyrus Hopkins, 83; Roswell Benson, 76; all of this town [Greene, NY].  Thomas Roos, of Smithville, 81 years old; Maj. R. Barry, of Barker, Broome County, aged 88.

It is seldom that we see together so many old men as were congregated on this occasion, and we could but recognize in them some of the remnants of that glorious body of brave men who protected this land from foreign oppression, and fought and maintained the honor of this, the grandest nation that God's sunshine now smiles upon.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 10, 1871

Marriages

HULL - BROWN:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, 1871, by Rev. E.W. Allen, Mr. Seth Hull, of Margaretville, Del. Co. N.Y. to Miss Frances O. Brown, daughter of Charles D. Brown, Esq.,

BOYD - HARRISON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, by Rev. Jas. C. Nightingale, Mr. Robert Boyd, to Miss Maggie J. Harrison, all of Smithville.

Deaths

TICE:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, Mr. Joseph Tice, aged 62 years.

DAY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], April 30th, Louise [Day] daughter of James Day, aged 15 years.

WILKINS:  At his residence, in German [Chenango Co. NY], April 19th, Rev. Noah D. Wilkins, in the 65th year of his age

SHERWOOD:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], April 29th, Mr. David Sherwood, aged 78 years, father of Mrs. James C. Bennett, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 10, 1871

Deaths

HUNTLEY: In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th, Mrs. Temperance Huntley, aged 70 years.

HILL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 29th, John F. Hill, son of John F. Hill, aged 7 years.

FISH:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 27th, of congestion of the lungs, Arthur B. Fish, twin son of John J. and C.M. Fish, aged one year, two months and six days.  There is nothing innocent, or good that dies, and is forgotten, let us hold to that faith or none.  An infant, a little prattling child dying in its mother's arms, will live again in the better thoughts of those who loved it, and play its part through them in the redeeming actions of the world.  there is not an angel added to the Host of Heaven but does its blessed work on earth through those that loved it here.  Of every tear that sorrowing mortals shed on such green graves, some good is born, some gentler nature comes, and death's dark pathway becomes a way of light to Heaven.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 11, 1871

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, by Rev. D.E. Loverage, Mr. Nathan S. Fisher to Miss Sarah A. Fryer, all of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, Mrs. Adria Driscal, widow of Clark Driscal, aged 76 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, Mr. Thomas Williamson, aged 86 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 6th? George Henry [Van Nest], only son of Thomas H. and Margaret A. Van Nest, aged 8 years and 9 months.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], May 6th, Mr. William West, aged 59 years.

On Saturday last, Mr. Benjamin West of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] went to the barn to hitch up his horse to go to the village.  After some little time, his folks on going to the barn, found him lying back of his horse dead, the curry-comb in one hand.  On his breast was the print of the horse's shoe, and it is supposed he received a kick which resulted fatally. West formerly resided in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 10, 1871]

In Oakfield, Audubon C. Iowa, April 29th, Edward Haskall, son of E.A. ad J.E. Kinne, late of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 5 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, Mr. Elisha Brown, aged 69 years.

In Chenango, Broome Co. [NY], April 26th, Minnie [Cowan], daughter of Thomas L. and Sophrona Cowan, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], in her 12th year.

Mr. Benjamin Cutler, for three-quarters of a century a resident of this country, died in the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst., aged 101 years and 5 months, one of the oldest men in this country.  He was born in Vermont in [1769].  His mental and physical powers were only insensibly diminished by age, and a few minutes before his death he walked from his bed to an adjoining room and back again.  He was a life-long Democrat and voted at the last State election.  Cooperstown Journal

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 13, 1871

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], May 1st, Capt. Joseph Peck, aged 83 years.

In North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], April 13th, Frederick Osterhout, aged 15 years and 7 months.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], April 19th, Abram A. Ogden, aged 27 years.

In Prattsville [Greene Co. NY], April 21st Asa Coggehall.

Near Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY], April 26, Mrs. Ruth A. [Wetmore] wife of Thomas Wetmore, aged about 58 years.  Her death resulted from ery..... subsequent to a surgical operation.

At his residence on Center Brook, in the town of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 1st, Nathan Smith, aged 91 years and 4 months.  He was one of the first settlers in the town of Otego and has lived in the neighborhood over a half century esteemed to all who knew him.

In Charles City [Iowa], April 18th, Charles O. Blanchard, aged 36 years, 2 months and 1 day.  Charles O. Blanchard was born on Brier Creek, Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 17, 1835.  At the age of 9 months his parents removed to Sand Hill, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], where he lived until 1853, at which time he went to Otego to learn the trade of carriage making, after which he became a partner with his boss and others.  About two years ago he went from Otego to Unadilla, where he became a partner with Isa Handford in the same business.  In consequence of ill health, he was advised to take a trip west.  He left Unadilla for the purpose of regaining his health, Feb. 23d, 1871, he stopped at Eaton Rapids 4 weeks, getting no better, he went to Charles city, Iowa.  His health still failing.  His parents sent a dispatch to his brothers at Sand hill, saying that his end was near.  E.R. Blanchard started immediately and arrived in time to stay with him one week before he died.  He suffered much from acute pains and derangement.  He being a Mason, he was well cared for by the members of that order while in Charles City.  He was treated very kindly by the proprietors of the Dexter boarding house, where he died, which was on the 18th of April.  His remains arrived at Sand Hill, on the 21st.  He was buried according to the 21st.  He was buried according to the Masonic ceremony on the 23d, where a large concourse of people witnessed the scene.   He had many warm and true friends wherever he was known.  

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 11, 1871

Marriages

A quiet family party assembled at the residence of Charles Hart Esq. on Tuesday afternoon, to witness the marriage of his daughter, Miss Emma Hart, and DeAlton Brooks, of the firm of Brooks Bros.  Rev. J.L. Burrows officiated.  The happy pair departed for Brooklyn on the evening train.  Our best wishes go with them.

Silver Wedding:  A numerous and cheerful company assembled at the residence of Dr. I.C. Owen on Saturday evening last, to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. Owen.  There were several guests from abroad among others, representing the profession, were Doctors Gifford of Hamilton, and Palmer of Colchester. The evening was highly enjoyed by the guests, who pronounced the entertainment a signal success, and many and cordial were the congratulations extended to the happy host and hostess.  Dr. Owen came to Sherburne and commenced practice as a homeopathic physician in 1846, since which time he has constantly grown in favor and the confidence of the public and has acquired a large and extended practice.  We congratulate the worthy couple on reaching this stage of their connubial journey and wish them a long and prosperous future.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 3, 1871

Marriages

FISHER - FRYER:  At the residence of the bride's father, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, by Rev.  D.E. Loverage, Mr. Nathan S. Fisher to Miss Sarah A. Fryer, all of Norwich.

POLHILL - SMITH:  At the residence of the bride's father, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. George Polhill to Miss Mary J. Smith, all of Norwich. 

KRUELIG - DUPRE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 30th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. Arthur Kruelig of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Dupre, of Norwich.

LORINNE - CAMPBELL:  At the Spaulding House, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 28th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John Lorinne, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Janette Campbell Wilson of Dairy, Scotland.

POMEROY - GOLDSMITH:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], April 26th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Wesley Pomeroy to Miss Mary A. Goldsmith, both of Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

HILL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 29th, John F. [Hill], only son of John F. Hill, aged 7 years and 6 months.

THOMPSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, Mr. William H. Thompson, aged 35 years, 1 month and 17 days.

ALDRICH:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 7th, infant son of Augustus C. and Sarah A. Aldrich, aged 6 months and 22 days.

SUMNER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], April 16th, Mary Sumner, aged 79 years and 6 months.

GRISWOLD:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], April 12th, of diptheria, Minia [Griswold], wife of Henry Griswold, aged 23 years.

EVANS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, Gracie [Evans], wife of Ansel Evans, aged 77 years.

SMITH:  Suddenly, in Washington D.C., April 25th, Col. Charles B. Smith, of Omaha, Neb., and formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 51 years.

We are called upon this week, to announce the death of Col. Charles B. Smith, of Omaha City, Nebraska, which occurred at Washington, D.C. on Tuesday morning, April 25th. His disease was apoplexy.  Col. Smith was a native of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], from which he removed something over twenty years ago, and our older citizens well [know] Charles B. Smith as a gentlemanly, kind-hearted and generous young man, whose ability and business capacity gave promise of future usefulness, and of success in life.  As we remember him, he has always been an active and energetic man.  In about 1854, he went to Omaha City, and was one of the first settlers there.  Having much to do in organizing the new State of Nebraska, he held several important offices under the U.S. Government in Nebraska, and by a faithful discharge of these duties, earned and received the confidence and good opinion of the prominent men of his State.  During the late civil war, Col. Smith was a portion of the time in the army, where his health became impaired, from which he never fully recovered, but had been for some time gradually improving, so that this spring he felt himself nearly restored, and able to endure the fatigue of labor, and he was, just before his sudden death, finishing up some of his business which his previous ill health had caused him to delay.  His remains were brought to this village on Monday evening, and buried on Tuesday, in our Cemetery, where his father, and mother, and all of his brothers and sisters, had been laid before him.  His age was 51 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 3, 1871

Deaths

KING:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], April 27th, Mary Elizabeth [King], only child of Cornelius O. and Mary king, aged 13 years.

WOOD:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aprl 23d, Mrs. Anna E. Wood, aged 38 years.

SANDS:  At Bayvile Plantation, near Charleston, S.C. on the 11th April, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Dr. Wagner, Mr. Herbert G. Sands, formerly of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], aged 31 years.

German [Chenango Co. NY]:  We have had more than an ordinary amount of sickness in our town this Spring, several cases of which have resulted fatally.  Mrs. Henry C. Griswold, died a short time since.  She left a large circle of friends to mourn her early death.  One week ago, Rev'd N.D. Wilkins was called from his labors on earth.  He had been long in the ministry.  Last evening, Mr. Joseph Tice died suddenly, aged about 62 years.  A large circle of relatives and the community have lost a warm friend.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 4, 1871

Marriages

In Maine, Broome County [NY], on April 23d, by Rev. H.R. Dakin, Mr. John Newton, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Melissa D Parsons, of Maine.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, April 26th, by Rev. Jas. C. Nightingale, Mr. Robert Boyd to Miss Maggie J. Harrison, daughter of Mr. Arthur Harrison, all of Smithville.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 6, 1871

Deaths

In Ensley, Nervago Co. Mich., after a short illness April 13th, 1871, Mr. Geo. W. Cobine, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 31, Mrs. Miriam Reynolds, wife of G.W Reynolds, aged 52 years and 8 months.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 3d, Willis F. Edson, aged 58 years.

In Harpersfield [Broome Co. NY], May 3d, suddenly, Abel Dayton, Esq., aged 77 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1871 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 19, 1871

Marriage

BUCKINGHAM - JAQUITH:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 22d, by Rev. C.S. Crain, Mr. Cassius M. Buckingham to Miss Emma L. Jaquith.

Deaths

HANSEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 12th, Margreth [Hansen], wife of Henry Hansen, aged 56 years.

HART:  At the residence of her son, Mr. Boyce, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 12th, Mrs. Lucy Hart, aged 65? years.  Her remains taken to Vermont.

BLIVEN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], April 11th, of consumption, Mr. Harlow R. Bliven, aged 40 years.

FOSTER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], April 14th, Miranda J. [Foster], wife of J. Franklin Foster, aged 43 years, 6 months and 7 days.

WILCOX:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], April 7th, Mr. Hazard Wilcox, aged 63 years.

HOLL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], March 16th, Mr. Edward Holl, aged 90 years and 5 months.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 19, 1871

Deaths

PADGETT:  In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th, Mrs. Nancy Padgett, aged 95 years.

WALKER:  In St. Louis, Mo. on 1st, Mr. Wm. Walker, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 54 years.

SPRAGUE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], April 11th, Mr. Joseph Sprague, aged 76 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 20, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 19th inst., at the house of the bride's mother, by the Rev. George Porter, Mr. John W. Mason and Miss Matilda J. Gilliland, all of this village.

In German [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 26th, 1871, by Rev. L.D. Turner, John C. Bailey to Mary J. Bowen, both of German.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Fannie C. Rogers, aged 28 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th inst., Mr. Samuel Jamisson, aged 74 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. Jesse Spencer, aged 86 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 26, 1871

Marriage

DEXTER - BLACKWELL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], April 16th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Willis Dexter to Miss Rosina Blackwell, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

CADY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], April 10th, Dea. Stephen P. Cady, aged 62 years.

JACOBS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, Mr. Charles E. Jacobs.

RANDALL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 8th, Mr. J.C. Randall, aged 24 years and 9 months.

STAUNTON:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Dency [Staunton], wife of William Staunton, and daughter of James G. Ames, aged 29 years and 11 months.

TEMPLE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], April 10th, after a lingering illness, Anna [Temple], wife of Robert Temple, aged 37 years, 2 months and 23 days.  The deceased was born in Castleblayney, Ireland, enjoying in her own country privileges of education and society of which few could boast.  She came to this country and made it her home when quite young, and in early life gave her heart to the Savior, uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church.  In every relation of life, as a wife and mother, and as a Christian, she was exemplary, deeply attaching herself to her family, and gaining the love and esteem of all who knew her.  A light has been extinguished in her household that can never be replaced. The deep sorrow that rests upon the heart of the husband, and upon the hearts of the children, the sympathy and kind words of friends may relieve, but can never remove.  "I am weary, oh how weary," / Oft would her feeble voice declare; / But now her spirit reigns in glory - / No pain or suffering enters there.

A shocking accident occurred in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday afternoon last, by which Sherman J. Barlow, a young man about eighteen years of age, met a frightful death.  It appears that a large hawk had been seen hovering around the premises, and young Barlow got his rifle and started out to shoot it.  This was early in the afternoon, and no fears were entertained in regard to his safety until evening, when some younger members of the family were sent to see what had become of him.  He was found some considerable distance from the house, dead.  An examination showed that he had been shot, the ball having entered between the eyes, and passed out at the top of his head.  An inquest was held on Monday by Coroner Ormsby and a verdict rendered that he came to his death by the accidental discharge of his gun.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 26, 1871

Marriage

SMITH - WEBB:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on 10th by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. O.A. Smith of Cooper's Plains, Steuben Co. [NY], to Miss Diania Webb, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HUFFMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 16th, Johnny [Huffman], son of Martolo and Lucy M. Huffman, aged 4 years.  A child of rare promise and uncommon sweetness has been called away.  Sadly, indeed will he be missed from the household whose happiness he so largely made, yet they know it is well with him, and in that assurance will find consolation in their loneliness and sorrow.

"Who would not go, / With buoyant steps, to gain that blessed portal / Which opens to the land we long to know? / Where shall be satisfied our souls immortal, / Where we shall drop the wearying and the we / In resting so?

"Oh dear one there, / Whose voice now hushed, hath left our pathway lonely, / We come ere long, your blessed home to share, / We take the guiding hand, we trust it only / Seeing by faith, beyond this clouded air, / That land so fair!"

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 27, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by James Ramsey, esq., Mr. Crocker Taylor to Miss Eliza A. Tyler, both of Fenton, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

At the bride's residence, on the 14th inst., by Rev. W.H. Held, Major Franklin W. Fish, of the New York Republican, to Miss Susie A. [Biddle], daughter of John Biddle, Esq., both of Brooklyn.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. S.C. Van Camp, Edmund Landstown, of Taylor [Cortland Co. NY], and Isadore Brown, of Pitcher.

Death

The Rev. A.M. Bennett formerly resided in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] and preached in the Baptist Church on Page Brook [Chenango Co. NY].

To the editor of the Utica Daily Observer.

At the close of afternoon service at the Baptist Church in this village [Holland Patent, Oneida Co. NY], it being rainy and extremely difficult for those without conveyance to go away, Mr. Edmund Morris, of South Trenton, being present, kindly volunteered to convey the officiating clergyman (Rev. A.M. Bennett) and family to their home.  Just as they had taken their seats (Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and their four daughters), the team became frightened, probably at umbrellas, and dashed off at a furious rate.  Within a few rods the wagon came in contact with a shade tree, the concussion being so great as to precipitate all the occupants with great force to the ground.  And sad to relate, Miss Anna [Bennett] aged about 11 years, was so injured that she died in about two hours.  Mrs.   Bennett and two other daughters were also somewhat bruised, but it is hoped not seriously.  Mr. Morris was thrown with such force as to dislocate his shoulder.  The accident happening in front of the residence of Dr. Crane, the injured were removed to his house, who, assisted by Dr. Wolcott, were unremitting in efforts to relieve; but, alas, in the case of darling little Anna, the favored in all circles, all was vain.  Anna, though but a child, possessed a kind, pure, and noble spirit, and the decree which so suddenly summoned it away, though at first view seeming harsh, yet to those who look at the event through an undoubting belief in the wisdom ad goodness of Him who holds in His hands the destiny of all, on second thought must regard it "all for the best."  May the afflicted parents derive consolation from the assured hope that their darling child has entered upon a career where can come no footsteps of decay or suffering, and where unfading joy forbids the approach of sorrow.

Holland Patent, March 13, 1871.

Death of Daniel Cornell, Guilford, Chenango Co., NY, April 1871

 Daniel Cornell

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 26, 1871

CORNELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], April 18th, Daniel Cornell, Esq. aged 79 years. 

Seventy-nine years ago, last winter, Lemuel Cornell and wife, moved into the northern part of the town of Guilford, then an unbroken forest, bringing an infant son, born the September previous, the subject of this sketch.  His childhood and youth were passed amid the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, but developed a well-knit frame and an active mind; and whether in labor or recreation, in acquiring an education, or later in life, in litigations, his perseverance was ever remarkable.

While still a boy, taking advantage of an early autumnal snow, alone with his trusty rifle, he started on a still hunt for deer.  Two miles from home five broke from their covert and were quickly out of sight; an hour's steady, cautious advance, however, brought him in range, and with unerring aim he brought one down.  Removing the entrails, he left it and continued his pursuit of the remaining herd, until another and another fell, and at sundown he had killed the last and started for home; but neither sport nor peril for the day were ended, for half a mile from home, as he stepped upon a log, a bear rose up and started to run; he emptied his gun at him in the dark, which was followed by the animal's peculiar cry of pain and rage.  Fearful that others might be near and come to his rescue, and uncertain as to the effects of his shot, he ran out of the woods in the least possible time.  Accompanied by his father and brother at daybreak he found the bear dead a few rods from the place, and with a team they secured during the day and brought home his carcass and that of five deer, which added materially to the winter stock of provisions.

Volunteering in the war of 1812, he saw active service on our northern frontier, and one night his detachment was marched on a false alarm until the mistake was discovered, and the weary men passed a dreary night in the open air, near which the city of Buffalo now stands.  On his return he purchased a tract of land and reared his home (which he never changed).  The next winter he taught the district school, numbering some sixty scholars, for $10 per month, which was apportioned by rate bill among the patrons of the school; but there being no money in circulation, each paid in labor during the next summer the amount of his tax.  The Oxford and Butternuts Turnpike Company, locating their road through the town of Guilford, appropriated without appraisement a couple of miles of the river road below Mt. Upton, and putting up a gate compelled the traveling public to pay toll for virtually crossing their own road, or go far round to get up or down the river.  Mr. Cornell to test the matter ran the gate and allowed himself to be sued for toll, but failed in his defense; but the spirit of the act being acceptable to the people, he was at the next town meeting elected one of the highway Commissioners, and by resolution required to prosecute the turnpike Company.  A suit was instituted, and a respectable verdict obtained, which was set aside by a superior court for want of authority to sue in their name, a defect of law which has since been remedied by later enactments.  The Board of Auditors refusing to allow the commissioners accounts for costs incurred in the prosecution of the turnpike Company; they commenced a suit against the town to indemnify themselves, which was continued until the other Commissioners, wearied with its length, retired from the strife.  Then, alone he carried it from court to court, and at last to the legislature and seventeen years from the commencement of his suit he was reimbursed for his costs.  This was the first tax of magnitude the town ever paid.  They come annually now.

Twice married, each time to most estimable ladies, he ever had a well appointed home.  Substantial thrift crowned his financial exertions, and his genial intercourse leaves pleasant memories among a host of friends.  Of an ardent temperament, his political preferences were maintained with an earnest zeal, and if opponents could not accept his conclusions, they ever gave him credit for frankness and sincerity.  His death without immediate premonition, produced throughout the community a profound sensation, and the largest concourse ever convened on such an occasion in his town, gathered at his dwelling and followed his remains to the tomb, borne by his brethren of the Masonic fraternity, and honored with their impressive rites.  With them he had acceptably walked for more than forty years life's roughest as well as smoothest paths - had borne with an unflinching hand the symbols of their common faith through dark as well as shining hours, and was, with them, pledged to meet on an immortal shore, in a grander lodge, untouched by builder hands.

I have seen the oak of centuries that lightning had riven and storms for ages embraced, yet in a calm it fell.  So sinks to rest our friend and neighbor.  The surging tides of human life will roll along, and with a dash and spray bear us swiftly onward, yet memory, faithful to her trust, will point us some bright scenes, some hallowed associations with him in the past whose reflected light will help illuminate the way before.

Funeral of Daniel Cornell

A special train left Norwich for Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday morning last, to convey members of the Masonic fraternity, and others, who were desirous of attending the funeral of Mr. Daniel Cornell, who was a respected member of Norwich Commandery.  The attendance at the funeral was the largest ever assembled in the town on a similar occasion.  The body was buried with Masonic rites the beautiful service of the Knights Templar being observed at the house, and that of the master Masons at the grave, under the direction of Oxford Lodge.  The procession to the grave was at least a mile long, testifying the esteem in which the deceased was held by all.  On the return from the grave, the weary Masons and others who had "traveled from afar," were hospitably entertained at the house.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 12, 1871

Marriages

COOK - SNOW:  In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], March 30th, Mr. Whitman Cook, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ophelia Snow, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

WRIGHT - WRIGHT:  In Westford, Otsego Co. [NY], March 23d, by Rev. Lyman Wright, Mr. Justus R. Wright of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella M. Wright, of the former place.

BRECKINRIDGE - HALL:  At the residence of H.M. Aylesworth, Esq., in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], March 29th, by Rev. T. Harroun, assisted by Rev. W. B. Thomas, Rev. E.W. Breckinridge, of Skinner's Eddy, Pa., to Mrs. Luna N. Hall, of New Berlin.

EDDY - LEBLAKE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 10th, by L.E. Carpenter, Esq., Mr. Harry Eddy, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Huldah Leblake, of Barber, N.Y.

Deaths

FRENCH:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 30th, Mr. Henry J. French, aged 31 years.

PECK:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 2d, Mr. Lewis Peck, aged 62 years.

SLATER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], March 4th, Mr. Andrew Barton Slater, aged 41 years.

BURMAN:  In Scottsville, Nevada, Mr. Russell Burman, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 64 years.

We learn from the Binghamton Republican that on Thursday afternoon of last week, a boy named Milton Beckwith, about fifteen years of age, was accidentally shot at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], and instantly killed, while hunting pickerel.  He was in company with two men, Albert Curtis and A. Whitney.  Curtis had discharged his gun and was re-loading it, when it went off prematurely, and lodged fourteen large shot in the breast of young Beckwith.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, april 12, 1871

Deaths

NORRIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on 6th, Mrs. Betsey Norris, aged 52? years.

GALLUP:  At the Poor House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 16th, Frederick Gallup aged 70 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

FRISBY:  At the Poor House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, Joel Frisby, aged 87 years.

One of the most sad and frightful accidents which ever happened in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] took place on Tuesday of last week, about a mile and a quarter west of the village, by the breaking down of a bridge over Pleasant Brook at the Cheese Box Factory.  Mr. Edmund P. Tobey came down the steep hill south of the bridge with some logs upon a sleigh; but, being fearful of the bridge, made an examination before driving upon it.  He found the west side stringer depressed, while those on the opposite side and in the center were straight and appeared to be safe. But the result proved his mistake, for he had no sooner drove upon the side which appeared safe than the stringer broke, and his sleigh and logs were pitched about twenty feet into the stream and the horses drawn down backwards, Mr. Tobey falling with the load and team.  He was caught across the legs by one of the logs, his head bent backwards, in this painful position he was held for fifteen or twenty minutes, and but for the energy of Mr. Asa Wilbur in seizing the hind legs of one of the struggling horses whose feet reached Mr. Tobey's head, he would have bene beaten to death on the spot.  As it was his head was badly hurt, and his spine so injured that he was entirely paralyzed.  Other assistance arriving, the harness was cut, and the horses released without any serious injury.  Mr. Tobey was taken home, but after Tuesday evening was unable to speak, and in this condition lay until Thursday afternoon, when he expired.  He was about fifty years of age, a member of and teacher in the Methodist Sabbath school, and a man very highly respected by the entire community.  His father, the venerable John Toby, about eighty years of age, is still living.  The deceased leaves a wife and two children.  The frightful accident and it fatal results cast a gloom over the entire community.  The loss of such a citizen is at any time a serious one to Society, but these distressing circumstances add largely to the affliction.  Chen. Telegraph

Walton Chronicle, Walton, NY, April 12, 1871

Marriage

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday, April 6th, by Rev. J.S. Patengill, George A. Lyon to Julia McLean, both of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], April 9th, Charles Chase, aged 9 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], March 20th?, of diphtheria, B...t Elderkin, aged 1 year and 7 months.

In Marshall, Mich, April 1st, of congestion of the lungs, Angeline [Palmer], wife of Thompson Palmer, formerly of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

In ....town, Howard County, Iowa, March 26th, Lepha? Lindsley [St. John], wife of Deacon Isaac St. John, formerly of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], aged 60? years and 10 months.  She came to Iowa in 1855 with her family.  Her children she has led one after another to Christ, the one who has been her strength and support through all the years of her married life, until there are none left who do not expect to meet her at "The Beautiful River" and also left that her work was done, and she was ready to go and dwell with Jesus.  She leaves a dear companion, a church of brothers and sisters, and a wide circle of friends to mourn their loss, which be her gain.