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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1871

Marriages

PANCOST - MASON:  At the residence of the bride's brother, W.N. Mason, Esq., in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, D.P. Pancost, M.D. of Camden, N.J., to Miss Mattie B. Mason, only daughter of the late Dr. William Mason.

KERSHAW - HARKNESS: At the residence of the bride's father, Robert Harkness, Esq. in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John R. Kershaw to Miss Amelia J. Harkness, all of Norwich.

WRIGHT - BROWN:  At the residence of the bride's father, Eleazer A. Brown, Dec. 21st, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Frank P. Wright to Miss Alice M. Brown, all of Norwich.

PLACE - RICHMOND:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 20th, by Rev. McK Shaw, Mr. Horace F. Place of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Richmond of Union near Mt. Upton.

ALDRICH - JOHNSON:  At the residence of Corey Johnson, Esq. in Ilion, N.Y., Dec. 20th, by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Radsill Aldrich of So. Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma E. Johnson, of Ilion.

BEERS - WILCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Osman Beers, of Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], to Mrs. Mary C. Wilcox, of Oxford.

CASHMAN - WOODS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. Timothy Cashman to Miss Eliza J. Woods, all of Guilford.

HARRISON - MORTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Edward Harrison of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elisabeth Morton of Greene.

WALKER - PARKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 17th by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Daniel Walker of Oxford, to Miss Eliza L. Parker, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

ROUNDS - ROGERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. E.P. Nagus, Mr. Samuel Rounds to Mrs. Priscilla A. Rogers, all of Oxford.

Deaths

BURNHAM:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 20th, Hon. Clark Burnham, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], father of O.C. Burnham, of this village in the 70th year of his age.

The career of the late Clark Burnham, who died yesterday of dropsy of the heart, was a notable one; a fact of which few of our citizens are aware.  Mr. Burnham was born in Connecticut but came to Chenango County in this State when a young man.  He was chosen for Member of Assembly two terms, and so well did he serve his constituents that he was asked to represent a larger territory in the higher branch of the Legislature, and for two terms he was Chenango's representative in the State Senate. Subsequently he was a candidate for Canal Commissioner but suffered defeat with his ticket.  He was a contractor and built a portion of the Croton Water Works for New York and came to Utica to construct the great sewer on Cornhill in 1861.  He has since abided with us, holding one or two city and canal offices, but most of the time in private life.  He was an unswerving Democrat and an honest man. His age was seventy years.  Utica Observer December 21st.

The above does no more than justice to one who for many years took a prominent part in the local and political affairs of this County.  Mr. Burnham, while he remained in Chenango, was a resident of the town of Sherburne, and on several occasions, through his great personal popularity, was elected Supervisor of that town, the political majority being largely against him.  In 1841 he was nominated and elected by the Democracy to represent this County in the Assembly, together with Richard W. Juliand, and Adam Storing, both of whom still survive, and will mourn the death of their fellow member with unaffected sorrow.  In 1843, under the old or second Constitution of the State, he was elected from the Sixth District to the Senate, where he honorably and faithfully served a term of four years.  During this time and afterwards he had the respect and confidence of Bouck, Croswell, Dickinson and other magnates of his party, who recognized his virtues and the sterling good sense which characterized his opinions and counsel.

Mr. Burnham was in no degree an educated man, at least not in the lore of books, but he had that clearness and directness of mind which made him the peer of the best of the men with whom official position brought him in contact.  His prominent traits were a personal integrity which nothing could shake, and a hearty good will to all men that made him universally respected and beloved.  In politics Mr. Burnham was ever a Democrat of the straightest sect, a profound believer in the principles of his party, and as a good citizen sought through those principles the honor and welfare of his country.  He lived and died, in the best sense of the words, an Honest Man, and as such, throughout his long career and in the hour of his departure, had the esteem and love of all who knew him.  He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn his loss, one of the latter being O.C. Burnham, Esq., of this village.

Mysterious and Fatal Poisoning Case

Levi W. Skinner, a photographer of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], was found dead in his gallery in that place about half past two o'clock on Thursday afternoon of last week.  Coroner Avery was notified and held an inquest on the body on Saturday.  The coroner also made a postmortem examination of the body, which showed beyond a doubt that deceased came to his death by Poison. The stomach was found in a high state of congestion, the lining membrane being much inflamed, and emitted a strong odor of prussic acid or cyanide of potassium.  The evidence before the jury was as follows:

Mr. Skinner went to his gallery Thursday morning to engage in the business of the day.  About ten o'clock in the forenoon Rev. Mr. Ray went in to have his picture taken.  Skinner proceeded to take his pictures but complained of feeling very strange.  About twelve o'clock Mrs. Skinner came in, when he made the same complaint to her, but said he did not suffer any pain, only a strange, numb feeling. She went to the house and brought him a cinnamon sling, which was partaken of by both Mr. Ray and Mr. Skinner.  This did not cause Mr. Skinner to feel better, so his wife again went to the house and brought out some native wine, of which he partook slightly at intervals.  Shortly after this Mr. Ray left the gallery, and Mrs. Skinner returned to the house, leaving Skinner alone. This was the last seen of him alive.  His wife went back to the galley about half past two o'clock in the afternoon and found him lying on the floor dead.

The jury after being out considerable time, returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by poison, probably accidently administered.  The case is certainly a mysterious one, and if any probable motive were known to exist that would lead to a suspicion of foul play, the case should be thoroughly investigated.  We understand that there are some suspicions, but no apparent motive can be shown to verify them.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1871

Marriage

Golden Wedding:  Married: in Greenville, Greene Co. N.Y., Oct. 16th, 1821, by Rev. Beriah Hotchkin (now deceased), at the house of the bride's parents, Benson A. Wheeler, of Northeast, Dutchess County [NY] to Olive Calhoun of Greenville.

Since the event above mentioned was chronicled, fifty years have rolled away like a long train of cars, each one heavily freighted with human experience.  During all these years, how many graves have closed over departed husbands and wives, and how many parents have laid their little ones to rest, we cannot tell.  But we are happy to say that our highly esteemed friends, Benson H. Wheeler, and wife, after fifty years still live.  Yes, thank God, still live cheerful and happy in their seventy-fifth year, there being but a half month's difference in their ages. But few of the infirmities of age appear to rest upon them, they seem to know no winter of the heart.  "When in the course of human events" a husband and wife are permitted to spend fifty years together, it seems to be an event worthy of record.

On the 18th of Oct. 1871, in response to a cordial invitation, a goodly number of friends met at their residence in Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N.Y. bringing many tokens of love and friendship.  All their children were present (except two), the eldest having died a number of years ago, and one residing in Kansas.  Their grandchildren were all present except one residing in Philadelphia.  Numerous relatives from Greene and Dutchess counties, one brother-in-law from Dutchess, eighty-three-years of age, who appeared cheerful and happy.  It was a happy reunion, the greeting so warm and genial, truly their actions said "All our house in peace awaits you, all our doors stand open for you.  For the hearts right hand, we give you, when you come so far to see us."  It was indeed a happy day to all, uncles and aunts, children and grandchildren. After the presentation of keepsakes Mr. Wheeler made a short but appropriate address expressing his gratitude and pleasure on the occasion, and eyes that were unaccustomed to tears did not deem it unmanly to moisten.  Hanging upon the parlor wall were two dates, printed in golden letters, the first Oct. 18th, 1821, was wreathed with evergreens dotted with white buds, the second bearing date Oct. 18th, 1871, encircled with a wreath of autumn leaves.  Mr. Robbins, from Greenville, read a poem, "Don't forget the Old Folks."  Mrs. Peck and her daughter Mrs. Mary Peck of Otselic, contributed much to the pleasures of the day, singing several beautiful and appropriate pieces, accompanied with music.  Refreshments were bountifully supplied, and when a blessing was invoked, it appeared as if all hearts accompanied the invocation and the thank offering for the golden reunion.

It was indeed a reunion, a mingling of hearts upon the old family altar, rekindling old friendships and forming new ones, it was a day never to be forgotten by those who were present.  But like all days in this sublunary sphere its sun went down.  So, one generation passeth away and another cometh, but the good we do shall remain, and when the hour of parting came the bands of their early love were straitened and they said with one accord, "henceforth and forever we are brethren."  A Guest

Death

Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Harriet Hall for many years a resident of this town, died at her late residence in this village on Monday, Dec. 18th aged 65 years.  Always warm-hearted, affectionate and forgiving, she was beloved by a large circle of friends.  Her last words were, "I'm going home." She died "in hope of God above to reap her first reward."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 27, 1871

Marriage

JACOBS - RATHBONE:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John P. Jacobs to Miss Louisa Rathbone, both of Oxford.

Deaths

GLOVER:  At Oxford, Chenango County, New York, on Thursday, Dec. 21st, 1871, Ann [Glover] wife of James A. Glover, aged 79 years.

"And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light; and they shall reign for ever and ever."

CHUBRUCK:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst, Jennett Chubruck aged 91? years and 10 mos., widow of John Chubruck, deceased, formerly of Eaton, Madison Co. N.Y., and mother of Mrs. James M. Edwards, of this village.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 28, 1871

Marriage

At Zion Church, Dec. 24th, by Rev. F. Rogers, D.D., Mr. Joseph lyman of Binghamton [Broome Co NY], to Miss Minerva McWade, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 27th, Lillie Adell [Willcox], daughter of Albert S. [and]  Lovenda Willcox, aged 3 years and 8 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. R. Gordon Shepardson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years.

In Maine, Broome Co. [NY] Dec. 21st, Mrs. Nancy M. Freeman, aged 78 years, mother of Dr. E.D. Freeman, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 28, 1871

Marriage

NASH - WARD:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. John B. nash of Sherburne to Miss Mary E. Ward, of New Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 20, 1871

Marriages

TERWILLIGER - SANDERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12, by Rev. A.M. Tottman, Mr. Andrew J. Terwilliger to Miss Mary B. Sanders all of Norwich.

NORWOOD -FRY:  At the American Hotel in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. William M. Norwood, Esq., to Miss Julia A. Fry, both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

MILLER - CONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 4th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Levi P. Miller, of North Fenton, Broome Co. [NY], to Miss Lottie E. Cone, of South Oxford.

MEDBURY - BARTON:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. Edgar A. Medbury, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lyda A. Barton, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

BINGHAM - HARRINGTON:  At the home of the bride, Dec. 13th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. William Bingham of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frank E. Harrington of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

BAILEY - BENNETT:  In Lincklaen, Dec. 12th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. R.G. Bailey of Windham, Ohio to Miss S.E. Bennett of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SHEPARDSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. R. Gordon Shepardson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years.

BEACH:  In Delphin, Indiana, Dec. 4th, Mr. Walter Beach formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged about 63? years.

THOMPSON:  Suddenly, at the Half-Way House, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, of disease of the heart, Mr. William P. Thompson, son of James W. Thompson, of this village, aged 22 years.

William P. Thompson, son of James W. Thompson, of this village, dropped dead at the Half-Way House, between this village and Oxford, where he boarded, on Wednesday evening of last week.  He had been engaged during the day, as usual, in drawing wood with his team, he having a contract to deliver a quantity at the railroad.  Soon after 7 o'clock in the evening, he entered the kitchen of the hotel, and spoke to his wife about preparing some supper.  He then took a lamp in his hand, and was crossing the room, when his wife was startled by his exclaiming, "I am going!" upon which he fell to the floor, dead.  For the past eight years, deceased had been troubled with disease of the heart, which was the cause of his sudden death.  His age was 22 years.  funeral services were held at the residence of his father on Saturday afternoon last.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 20, 1871

Death

McLEAN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Mrs. Mary A. McLean, wife of James M. McLean, aged 36 years 7 months 17 days.

Sister McLean experienced religion about two years previous to her death, joined the M.E. Church at South New Berlin, to which she remained a faithful member until called to join the church triumphant in heaven.  She leaves a companion, five children, two sisters and a brother, with numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  She conversed much upon the subject of religion and exhorted all who visited her to meet her in heaven.  At one time her friends thought her dying, her little Ettie, only seven years of age, sprang upon the couch beside her mother's almost lifeless form, and with her little hands clasped and eyes uplifted to heaven, prayed, "O God spare my mother, O may she not die now.  Save her and I will be good all my life."  That infant prayer was wafted on angel wings to the throne of grace and the mother seemed to awake from that deathlike stupor, and her life was spared to her little one for a number of weeks.  About three weeks before her death her sister from a distance visited her.  She lay panting for breath, the life tide just ebbing away.  She reached out her thin hands to clasp those of her sister, a tear drop glistened for a moment in her eye.  She said, "I am almost gone.  O how I have longed to see you once more," and while her sister stood with agonized heart and eyes swimming in tears, "O," she says, "do not weep for me, soon I shall be free from pain and suffering.  I have prayed so much, that I might have patience and grace sufficient to bear all without a murmur or complaint.  Were it not for my little children I should almost long to go, I know not what they will do without a mother's care, but I will leave them in the hands of God, he will take care of the motherless orphans."  As her sister and aged mother approached her bedside, her sister about to speak the last good bye to return to her home, she says: "Cynthia, this is the last time I shall ever see you again on earth, will you meet me in heaven."  and as her sister gave the promise, she looked up into the face of her mother, her eyes beaming with heavenly brightness, she said, "O what a glorious meeting that will be mother, to meet in heaven, it will be but a little while you'll wait here, then we'll all meet up yonder, O glory, glory."  A brother who died but five short months ago awaited her approach across the dark river, on the other shore.  O may we, one and all, so live that we may meet that sainted brother and sister in bright glory, to wear a starry crown, never more to be separated, is the prayer of a sister. C.A Dexter.

My Sister

She has gone, gone, what a pang that one word brings to my heart, gone and left me sad and lonely to weep, but her happy spirit has taken its flight from this world of sorrow and pain.  She has crossed the dark river there to meet a sainted brother on the other shore who died but five short months ago.  I have clasped that hand, I have pressed my lips to the pale cold cheek, placed my hand on that marble brow for the last, last time.  I have beheld the coffin, the bier, the grave.  O, the cold, cold grave.  I have heard the gravel rattle on the coffin lid of my sister.  O what untold agony wrung this poor heart of mine, none but those who have lost a sister can tell, her voice never more will be heard in the family circle, at the family altar, no, never more on earth, that form lies cold and still in the silent grave, to sleep till the last trump shall sound to wake it.  It seems but yesterday we were all together in the old home of our childhood.  Happy, little thinking we should ever be separated; but what a change in those few short years.  Oft have we played together by the little brook that ran by our father's dwelling and gathered pebbles from its clear shining waters, climbed the hills and wandered in the wild wood to pluck spring flowers, she leading me by my little hand or carrying me in her arms when my tired feet should falter.  O, those were happy days and after our day's toils were o'er, how she would come for the good night kiss.  How oft have I wished Mother could make me a child again just for tonight.

It seems but yesterday she stood before the altar a happy bride, clad in robes of pure blue with ribbons and flowers of white encircling her dark brown hair.  She looked like an angel in her childlike innocence and beauty, but O, what sad havoc has disease and suffering made with that once faultless form that now lies in yonder churchyard.  She died near our old home, near where our infant feet have trod the soil.  I almost feel as though disease had placed its iron grasp upon me and soon, ah soon, I too will be in the spirit land, this weary head and aching heart will slumber in that dreamless sleep beside my sister. O, if God will it my sister's spirit could come to earth from that echoless shore to lead my erring steps that my promise of meeting her in heaven might be the more firmly kept.  but God's hand will lead me, his grace stain me, I will trust in him.

God's grace will sustain me / His mercy provide. / The hadn that hath led her / Me also will guide.

C.A. Dexter, Afton, Oct. 20th, 1871

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 20, 1871

Marriages

WALKER - PARKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 17th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Daniel Walker of Oxford, to Miss Eliza L. Park of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

ROUNDS - ROGERS:  At the F.W. Baptist Parsonage in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 12th, by Rev. E.P. Nagus, Mr. Samuel Rounds to Mrs. Priscilla A. Rogers, all of Oxford.

REYNOLDS - SANFORD:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Irving J. Reynolds, M.D.  of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hattie F. Sanford, of North Pitcher.

Deaths

ROOT:  In New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], on 9th, Jane L. [Root] wife of Mr. S.W. Root, and daughter of Geo. James Punderford, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], aged 57 years.

MILES:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 15th, Mr. George Miles, aged 81 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 21, 1871

Marriage

At the residence of Mr. John Morton, Dec. 6th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Edward Harrison, of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth Morton, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 21, 1871

Deaths

The sympathies of the friends and acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. Nahum Hart were deeply affected on learning that their only child, Clarence [Hart] between three and four years old had fallen a victim to that dreaded scourge, scarlet fever, on Friday night last.  the little one who has been so suddenly taken away was an uncommonly bright and beautiful child, a great pet wherever he was known, and the idol of his parents, who are deeply afflicted by their sad loss.  We tender the bereaved parents our sincere condolence in their painful affliction, though we know of how little avail are attempts at consolation towards searing wounds that time and a patient trust in Him "who doeth all things well," alone can heal.

In this city [Utica, Oneida Co. NY] , December 20th, Hon. Clark Burham, formerly of Chenango County, in the 70th year of his age.

The above announcement which we find int he Utica Observer, will cause a feeling of sadness among many who have known the deceased as a former fellow townsman.  Mr. Burnham came to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] when a young man and resided here a number of years, variously employed.  He was a contractor on the Chenango Canal.  He was a member of Assembly for two terms, and afterwards a member of the State Senate, in both of which capacities he gave great satisfaction to his constituents.  Subsequently he was a candidate for Canal Commissioner but was defeated with his ticket.  He was a contractor and built a portion of the Croton Water Works, in New York.  Subsequently he resided for a time at Oriskany Falls, and went from there to Utica in 1861, to construct the great sewer on Corn hill where he has lived up to the time of his death.  Mr. Burnham was a man of sterling integrity, active business habits, and kindness of heart.  At one time he had accumulated a handsome property, but subsequent reverses reduced him to the necessity of active employment.  He will be kindly remembered by all who knew him and the survivors of his family will have the sympathy of their Sherburne friends.

BRYAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. Betsey Bryan, aged 82 years 3 months and 14 days.  It is not too much to say of the deceased that she was beloved by all her acquaintances, peaceable and kind as a neighbor, true and faithful as a wife and a loving mother.  She had resided in the same neighborhood on Sherburne east hill, where she died, about sixty years.  She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who deeply mourn her loss, for her many virtues and motherly councils.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.H. Tazer, pastor of the Free Baptist church, on east hill, on the 13th inst, of which she had been a consistent member for about forty years.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 13, 1871

Marriages

COMSTOCK - CHAPMAN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 5th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. William H. Comstock of Moberly, Mo., formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Etta Chapman, daughter of Simon Chapman, Esq. of Smyrna.

SUMNER - PRINCE:  At St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 4th, by Rev. S. Seymour Lewis, Rector, Mr. Charles Porter Sumner, of New York City, Miss Abigail A. Prince, of Bainbridge.

LOOMIS - BARLOW:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. Normwn T. Loomis of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Helen E. Barlow, of Lowell, Md.

JUSTUS - ROGERS:  At the residence of the bride, Nov. 16th, by A.W. Angell, Esq., Mr. Luther Justice, aged 80, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Hannah Rogers, aged 70, of Cuyler, Cortland Co. [NY].

REYNOLDS - SANFORD:  At the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 28th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Irving J. Reynolds, M.D. of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hattie F. Sanford, of North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

BARSTOW - WATERS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. Dr. Harvey, Mr. John Barstow of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], to Miss DeEtte Waters, of Earlville.

DONIHUE - McCUMBER:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 5th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Lewis Donihue, of Cambridge [Washington Co. NY], to Miss Emeline mcCumber, of Unadilla.

SEARS - SEEBER:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 5th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Egbert S. Sears of Groton, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.] to Mrs. Kate F. Seeber, of Cincinnatus.

SEEBER - DELAVAN:  By the same, at the same time and place, Mr. Fred E. Seeber to Miss Ella V Delavan, both of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

BULGER - HERRON:  At St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, New York, December 1st, by Rev. Dr. R.C. Duffie, D.D., Mr. John Henry Bulger to Miss Hattie M. [Herron] all of New York.

The fashionable world here, which has been astir for some time past in anticipation of the marriage of Miss Lilia E.N. Balcom, daughter of Mr. Justice Balcom, to Norman A. Clark, were out in full force Wednesday evening to attend the consummation of the nuptials at Christ's Church, Washington Street.  The ceremony took place at 7 o'clock, the brilliancy and effect being heightened by a full flow of gas from the many burners reflected from the chandeliers.  A few minutes past seven the bridal party entered the church, and the ceremony was performed according to the usage of the Episcopal Church, by the Rev. Mr. Hitchcock.  The bride was handsomely and elegantly attired in white grossgrain silk en train, with point lace trimmings, with a veil of tulle fastened to the hair by a handsome wreath of flowers, which encircled the head and fell carelessly over the neck, being fastened to the corsage in front.  The bride was given away by her father, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party returned to the house of the bride's parents, where a reception took place, which was attended by many guests from abroad and friends and relatives of the family.  Binghamton Democrat

Deaths

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, of quick consumption, Miss Mattie Knowles, youngest daughter of Roxie Knowles, aged 16 years.

JAMES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], DEc. 22d, of paralysis, Mr. Gardner James, aged 66 years.

The New Berlin Gazette [Chenango Co. NY], of Saturday last says:  The case of smallpox in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], mentioned in our last week's issue, proved fatal.  Mrs. Risley, who had attended her son during his illness, and was taken down with the disease died at noon on Monday last and was buried in the evening.  The neighbors and citizens of Columbus are using their best endeavors to prevent the spreading of the disease, and we have not yet learned of any new cases.

Eugene Burhans, formerly of Oneida [Madison Co. NY], came to his death on Tuesday of last week, near Central Square.  Mr. B. was braking on a train going south, and while in the act of stepping from one car to another the coupling broke, throwing Mr. Burhans on the track, the train running over him, cutting and horridly mangling the body.  The body was conveyed to Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] where his family, a wife and three children reside.  Mr. B. was a steady and upright young man, much respected, and leaves many friends to mourn his sudden death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 13, 1871

Death

FRENCH:  In Texas Valley, Cortland Co. N.Y. December 4th, 1871, Calvin French aged 85 years and 6 months.  It is not too much to say that the deceased was loved by all his acquaintances; honest and true, peaceable and kind, a good neighbor, a worthy citizen a faithful husband and loving father.  More than 30 years ago he was baptized by Elder Hulburt a member of the old Texas Valley Baptist Church, and to the hour of his death was in the enjoyment of a good hope in Jesus Christ.  He leaves a widow but two months younger than himself with whom he had lived for more than 65 years, and children who deeply feel his loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.H. Sage, of Greene, N.Y., on the 6th last, at the Baptist Meeting home, in Texas Valley.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 13, 1871

Marriages

CUSHMAN - PRICE:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 22, by Rev. Bishop A. Russell, Mr. Florence J. Cushman, of Burlington Green [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Elva J. Price, of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

A correspondent informs the Union that Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Barnes, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], but now residents of Southington, Conn., celebrated their Silver Wedding on the 18th of November.  Friends of the worthy couple were present from this state, and a large number from Meriden and Wethersfield.  The presents were elegant and costly, and everything passed off in a pleasant and agreeable manner.

Death

Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]:  Heath Davis died at his residence on the 1st inst., of injuries received from being thrown from his carriage Aug. 18th.  A kind husband and father, a peaceful neighbor and esteemed citizen.  His loss is deeply mourned.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 14, 1871

Deaths

A telegram was received here by the friends of the deceased on Thursday morning last, announcing the death on that morning of Mrs. Wm. C. White, of Bennettsville, town of Afton, Chenango Co. [NY].  Her age was 68 years.  Mrs. White will be remembered by many of our citizens as a former resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].  She was the daughter of Mr. Stephen Anderson who formerly resided in the western part of our town.  Mr. White is a native of Sherburne, brother to Dr. Devillo and Richmond White, and was at one time one of the most active businessmen in Sherburne.  On leaving the village he purchased the farm now owned by Chas. Todd, where the family remained a few years, when they removed to Michigan, where they have lived until a few years since, when Mr. White and his wife removed to Bennettsville, where he engaged in mercantile business.  The deceased was a woman of great energy of character, a devoted wife and mother, and her death is a sad loss to the bereaved family, who will have the sympathy of all their many friends.

Another old resident gone.  H.K. Shaw, better known as "King" Shaw, died at his residence in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday night, at the age of 58 years.  Mr. Shaw was a native of Sherburne, where he has always resided, we believe, with the exception of a few years spent in California in the early excitement of gold digging.

An elderly lady named Mrs. Betsey Bryan, who resided with her son, Nathaniel Bryan, in the eastern part of the town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], died very suddenly on Monday afternoon last.  She had been apparently in usual health, had assisted in preparing the dinner, and while seated at it, suddenly fell back and almost instantly expired.  She is spoken of by those who knew her as a most estimable lady.  We have not learned to what cause her sudden death is attributed.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY December 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriages

McNITT - GRANT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Francis Grant, esq., Nov. 29th?, by Re.v J.D. Pope, Mr. A. Dwight McNitt to Miss M. -?- Grant, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]

HOPSON - LAMB:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 4th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Eugene Hopson Esq.  to Miss Salome Lamb, both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

VAN WINKLE - H:  At th residence of the bride's father Nov. -?-, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Job Van Winkle, of Sherman, Chautauqua Co. [NY] to Miss Mary Harris of Barker, Broome Co. N.Y..

KINGSBURY - DILLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 30th, by Rev. VanSchoick, Mr. Sanford Kingsbury to Mrs. Betsey J. Dilley, all of New Berlin.

HUMPHREY - PARSONS:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 29?, by Rev. W. A. Wadsworth, Mr. Edward H. Humphrey of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Arabell Parsons, of Unadilla.

JOHANSON - JOHANSON:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 27th, by the same, Mr. Nels P. Johanson to Miss Sara Johanson, both of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

TEACHOUT - PARSALL:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 4th, by the same, Mr. Seymour M. Teachout to Miss Libbie F. Parshall, both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

A reference in divorce was opened at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] last Wednesday, Ira Merrills against Violetta Merrills, his wife, of Colesville, Broome County [NY].  J.B. Kirkhuff, Esq. for plaintiff and H.A. Clark for defendant; Solomon Bunday of Oxford, Referee.  The case was adjourned to Afton, Dec. 22d.  The suit was commenced by Ira on the charge of adultery.  His wife, the defendant, at present resides with her counsel, Henry A. [Clark].  Her maiden name was Goodenough.  Her husband now claims that she has not only ceased to be good enough but is very bad.

Deaths

ALLYN:  In Union, Broome Co. [NY], Nov. 4th, of dropsy on the brain, Lillie [Allyn] only child of I.C. and Katie J. Allyn of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 2 years, 10 months and 1 day.  "We loved her."

SHERWOOD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 20th?, Mrs. Sarah Sherwood aged 36? years.

WINSOR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov.27th, Harriet E. Winsor, aged 69 years.

Mrs. Aldrich Winsor died suddenly on the 27th ult. She had not been well for some time but was not considered dangerous.  Her funeral was held on Wednesday by Rev. J.L. jones. [Oxford Times, Dec. 6, 1871]

BISHOP:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. Thursa Clinton, widow of the late Daniel Bishop, aged 92? years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriage

HATHAWAY - PEARSALL:  At the residence of the bride's father Nov. 20th?, by Rev. T. -?-, Rev. Geo. F. Hathaway of Wyoming Conference, to Miss Lucy P. Pearsall of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

We are pleased to see our old friend Capt. Jacob S. Bockee, formerly of Co. B, 114th Reg't, but now of Hannibal, Mo. once more in town.  He is accompanied by Mrs. Bockee, and receives with becoming grace the congratulations of his many friends here upon his recent matrimonial alliance, announcement of which was made under its proper head in last week's Telegraph.  The Captain looks well and gives evidence that the West agrees well with him.  He remains but a short time.  We wish the Captain and his accomplished lady a safe arrival at their home and the perfect fulfillment of happiness in their new relation.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 6, 1871

Marriages

SMITH - DOTY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Theodore Smith to Miss kittie Doty, both of Oxford.

CLARK - BALCOM:  At Christ Church, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 29th of November, by Rev. William A. Hitchcock, Mr. Norman P. Clark of Brookville, Pa. to Miss Lilla E.N. Balcom, only daughter of Judge Ransom Balcom of Binghamton.

KNIGHT - PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on Nov. 26th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. James H. Knight to Miss Eva A. Parsons.

Deaths

FISH:  Suddenly at the residence of his brother-in-law, Luke M. Robinson, in South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 27th, Edgar A. Fish, aged 37 years and 4 months.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Roswell Bush, who died in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult., was brought to this place for interment, his funeral was held in the Methodist Church on the 26th.  It was largely attended, and the sermon by Rev. Mr. Brown was earnest and effective.  Mr. Bush was formerly and for many years a resident of this town.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 7, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of A.M. Baker, Esq., Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 16th, by Rev. Dr. Morrison, Eld. Washington Stickney, formerly of Canistota, N.Y., to Mrs. Harriet Baker, formerly of Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

At the Baptist parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William H. Harvey of Marathon, to Miss Alice C. Merihew, of Freetown.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Theodore Smtih to Miss Kitty Doty, both of Oxford.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 7, 1871

Marriage

BENEDICT - HUBBARD:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], November 29, 1871, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. A.B. Goodrich, D.D. assisted by rev. R.C. Houghton, Hon. Joseph Benedict to Mrs. Emily Hubbard, both of this city.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 29, 1871

Marriages

BOCKEE - GARTH:  At Gramercy Park hotel, New York City, Nov. 22d, by Rev. H.J. Van Dyke, D.D., Mr. Jacob S.Bockee of Hannibal, Mo, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ella Garth, daughter of D.J. Garth, Esq. of New York.BU

SCOFIELD - WILBUR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Oscar W. Scofield of Masonville, Del. Co. [NY], to Miss Mary F. Wilbur, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

FAGAN - LAURENS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, by Rev. A.P. Ludden, Mr. Thomas Fagan to Miss Esther Laurens, both of Sherburne.

ZIMMERMAN - GREWELDING:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. M. Jones, Mr. Frederick Zimmerman to Miss Margaret Grewelding, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

THOMPSON - REYNOLDS:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Prof. H. Harvey, D.D., Mr. Ralph E. Thompson of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ella C. Reynolds, of South Hamilton.

Deaths

NICHOLSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21st, Amelia L. Nicholson, aged 45 years.

BOLGER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 22d, Mr. James Bolger, aged 38 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 29, 1871

Marriages

SCOFIELD - WILBUR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. -?- by Rev. S. Scoville, Oscar W. Scofield of -?- Del. Co., to Mary F. Wilbur of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

CORNELL - THOMPSON:  in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. -?- by Rev. J.C. Jones Mr. E.B. Cornell of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Hannah Thompson of Guilford.

BELL - WHITE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d? at the residence of A.L. Tuttle Esq. by Re.v W.H. Harrington, Mr. J.L.W. Bell of Emporia, Kansas to Miss S. Ella White, of Columbus, N.Y.

BUCHANAN - THOMAS:  At the residence of C.H. Pope, Esq. in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d by Rev. R.W. VanSchoick, Mr. Charles Buchanan of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Harriet c. Thomas, of the same place.

SARLES - PECK:  By the same, at the M.E. Parsonage in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d?, Mr. N.G. Sarles of Pittsfield N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Anna E. Peck of the same place.

PAINE - DOOLITTLE:  Also, by the same, at the same place, Nov. 22ds, Mr. Wells Paine of Nanda, N.Y. to Miss Celia M. Doolittle of -?-. N.Y.

Death

COLLINS:  Suddenly at his home in Parma, Mich. on the 231st inst. Rev. William W. Collins, brother of Levi S. Collins, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] in the 56th year of his age.  "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me" - Ps. 23:4.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 29, 1871

Marriage

PRESTON - STANLEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev.  H. Wheeler, Mr. Ira B. Preston of Great Bend, Pa., to Miss Nancy C. Stanley of Norwich.

Death

BUSH:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th, Mr. Roswell R. Bush, aged 59 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 30, 1871

Marriages

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26th, by Rev. D. Davis, Mr. Jerome W. hackett of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Maria Hutchinson, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's parents, Nov. 15th by Rev. Jas. C. nightingale, of Smithville, Mr. Dwight Ballard of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Harrit G. Skinnin.

In Sing Sing, nov. 23d, by Rev. H.C. Freeman, Mr. J.D. Van Valkenburgh of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Clara Augusta Payne.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 22, 1871

Marriages

GUTHRIE - WESCOTT:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 7th, by Rev. S Scoville, Mr. Archie Guthrie of St. Paul, Minn. to Miss Frankie E. Wescott, daughter of Dr. O.R. Wescott.

PRESTON - STANLEY:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Ira Preston of Great Bend, Pa. to Miss Nancy C. Stanley, of this village.

PRINCE - BELL: At the Baptist Parsonage in this village, Nov. 16th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Frederick George Prince, of Albany, to Miss Almeda Bell of Sangerfield, N.Y. [Oneida Co.]

RUSSELL - BEEBE:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. David A. Russell of Carlisle, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.] to Miss Amelia Beebe of North Norwich.

ROBERTS - CUNNINGHAM:  At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, by Rev Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Livingston J. Roberts to Miss Lizzie M. Cunningham, all of Greene.

SEYMOUR - ESTABROOKS:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Charles T. Seymour M.D. of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Mary Estabrooks, of Afton.

GRIDLEY - SEXMITH:  At the bride's home, in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Alfred H. Gridley, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice L. Sexmith, of Afton.

VANDERHULE - MANN:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Nov. 8th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Elisha W. Vanderhule to Mrs. Maria A. Mann, both of Afton.

POTTER - DYE:  At the Parsonage, North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 31st, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Myron H. Potter, of Taylor [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss E.M. Dye, of Pitcher.

DURKEE - NORTHRUP:  At the residence of the bride's father in Deansville, Oneida Co. [NY], Nov. 8th by Rev. A.C. Smith assisted by Rev. H. Woodward, Mr. Martin H. Durkee to Miss Lucie A. Northrup, both of Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY].

PECK - RICHARDSON:  At Killawog [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Frank F. Peck of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice E. Richardson, of Killawog.

Deaths

MORRISON: At the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. J.D. Pope, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Mary A. Morrison, aged 70 years and 9 months.

SHIFFER:  At the residence of his brother-in-law, J.D. McFarland, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, of consumption, Mr. Josiah C. Shiffer, aged 49? years.

MERRIAM:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, Nora Merriam, aged 2 years and 4 months.

FEEK:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 16th, Minerva [Feek] wife of Jacob Feek.

READ:  At the residence of her father, D.M. Randall, Esq. in this village [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. Nov. 15th, Hattie A. [Read] wife of J.D Read, aged 32 years.

In the death of this worthy lady, society mourns the loss of a useful and devoted member, parents an amiable and interesting daughter, husband an affectionate companion, sister and brothers a favorite associate.  As a tribute of respect to the memory of the subject of this notice, the following lines are respectfully dedicated to the bereaved husband:

O, mourn for the lost and the cherished of earth, / Death sceptre hath triumphed o'er beauty and worth; / Corruption now feeds on the radiant bloom, / And affection and friendship are hid in the tomb.

A husband's heart grieves, and a parent's heart sighs; / For low in the grave their beloved now lies; / While sister and brothers respond with a moan, / As they think upon her who forever has gone.

Sweet memory would cherish her image so dear, / And love would confirm it with many a tear; / While fond retrospection reveals us the past, / Like the mirror which shows what behind us is cast. 

In pleasing remembrance, we bring unto mind / Each token of love from a being so kind / Each hallowed memorial of friendship sincere, / Which severed, but still nearer our hearts to endear

But she's gone, and her presence and friendship no more / Shall cheer us, for now is her mortal course o'er; / And a beloved companion sleeps cold in the earth.

But hark! from that sepulcher cometh a voice; / Why mourn you, ye mortals? O rather rejoice! / Beyond the dark boundaries, let faith lead your gaze / To that blissful hope which religion displays.

The DeRuyter New Era says that as Orrin Seaman of that town [DeRuyter, Madison Co. NY], was returning home election day, he was kicked in the abdomen by one of his horses, from the effect of which he died about 11 o'clock A.M. Thursday.  A postmortem examination was held by Drs Clarke and Mudge, and resulted in finding a rupture of the lower portion of the small intestine.

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 20th inst., Jonathan Wells, Esq. aged 67 years.  Mr. Wells is so well known in this vicinity, that no further notice than that of his death is required to awaken a general feeling of bereavement.

He was born in November, 1804, on the Buttolph farm, one mile north of this village.  Thence his father removed to Preston in 1810.  About 1834, Mr. Wells left a farm in Preston and removed to this village, with his wife and children, and entered into business with the late Truman Enos, in the tanning and shoe business.  A few years later, he purchased the forwarding house now occupied by E. Smith & Co. where he continued in business until about eighteen to twenty years ago.

He has been at all times prominent in every work of improvement in our midst.  He was Postmaster of Norwich under Gen. Harrison; President of the Norwich Academy, and Vice President and Director of the Bank of Norwich from its organization.  Mr. Wells leaves two daughters surviving.  His wife died a few years since, and his son died a student at Yale College, about eighteen years ago.

Perhaps no man is left among us who so perfectly represents the firmly just man as did Mr. Wells.  No man ever suspected him of a dishonest act.  He loved honesty for its own sake, and he hated any man guilty of practices not honest.  He was outspoken in his opinions, and this led him to sometimes seem obstinate, but those who knew him best, knew that he was true as steel, kind, and anxious to be right.  Convinced, he held his convictions firmly.  Seldom are we called to note the departure of a truer, a better man, and we mistake much if the tear of sorrow does not course from many an eye at the news of his death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 22, 1871

Marriages

HILL - HILL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 10th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Geo. W. Hill to Miss Eliza A. Hill, all of Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

COSS- McKEE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Sept. 26th?, Mr. Orlando Coss of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Mrs. Nellie McKee of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

PALMER - LEWIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. Ray Palmer of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Eva Lewis of McDonough.

Deaths

ROCKWELL:  In Blanchardville, LaFayette County, Wis. Oct. 24th, after a lingering illness, Parner [Rockwell] wife of Dana B. Rockwell, and only daughter of the late Hon. Thomas Carter, of Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], aged 35 years, 7 months and 21 days.

IRONS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, William E. Irons, aged 95? years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 22, 1871

Death

CLINE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, of Scarlet Fever, Charle W. [Cline] only child of Jay and Addie Cline, aged two years, eight months and sixteen days.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 23, 1871

Marriage

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. Henry P. Olin to Miss Mary P. Rice, daughter of Robert Rice.

Death

At Page Brook [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 13th, Minnie R. [Lownsberry] infant daughter of Reuben and Angeline Lownsberry, aged 3 months.

"We should not weep that she has gone, / Nor mourn her early doom; / the bud that opes most lovely here, / In Heaven will brightest bloom.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 23, 1871

Marriage

On the 9th of the present month, in Trinity Chapel, New York, Bishop Morris, of Oregon, united in marriage his nephew, Mr. J.W. Morris, of Pennsylvania to Miss Josephine R. Ambler, of Bangall, Dutchess Co. N.Y. who will be remembered here as the accomplished young lady who spent some months in Sherburne as governess to the daughters of Conductor Evarts.  The ceremony in the chapel is described as a very brilliant scene.  The happy pair departed upon their bridal tour, at the end of which they were to settle in the home of the groom, in Pennsylvania, where he holds a high position as civil engineer. The many Sherburne friends of the bride will cordially congratulate her on the happy event.

Deaths

In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], October 18th, William E. Irons, son of Orlando Irons, aged 25 years, 7 months and 18 days.  

Relieved from thy sufferings, dear William, / Gone in life's youthful bloom, / When thou wert the dearest, we must lay thee / Down in the cold silent tomb.

Fond parents, a dear child is taken, / One of your number you'll miss, / But hope, that in the bright future, / You'll meet him again in sweet bliss.

Kind brothers, the voice of his welcome / No more will be heard in our home, / But strive to meet him in heaven, / Where we trust his spirit has flown.

Loving wife, thy companion is missing, / Thine earthly protector is gone, / But remember the God of the widow, / Will not leave thee entirely alone.

May God, in his infinite mercy, / Protect the fatherless one, / May he watch and guard Little Willie / And direct him aright for His own.

Mr. Irons was one of the earliest to enlist from this town for the defense of his country in the war of the rebellion.  On the second call for troops he enlisted in Company C., Capt. Brodie, of the 61st Reg. commanded by Colonel F.C. Barlow; and went out at the same time with Lieut. C.A. Fuller, the lamented Capt. Isaac Plumb, and other heroic Sherburne boys.  He was not so much in active service as some of the others owing to the fact that his naturally slender constitution could not endure hard service, but his companions in arms speak of him as a good and faithful soldier.

He was sick for a time at Annapolis and Alexandria and was finally transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, in which he remained till the close of the war.  While in this Corps he was on one or two occasion actively engaged and his soldierly qualities raised him to the rank of sergeant.

At the close of the war, he returned to his Sherburne home and resumed his former employment.  His industry, integrity and sobriety, entitled him to the esteem of our citizens, who sincerely condole with the bereaved friends in their loss.

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From a private letter received by one of our citizens we learn that a man named Samuel Jaycox died at Wooster, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 14th inst. who, had he lived till the day before Christmas, would have been one hundred years old.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 15, 1871

Marriages

BENNETT - KING:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 7th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. G.H. Bennett of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Georgiaett A. King, of Unadilla.

MEAD - RANDALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Alfred Mead of Penn, Mich., to Miss Nancy M. Randall, of Greene.

ROBINS - HILLS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 3d, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. J.... Robins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Emma Hills, of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

TAYLOR:  At the residence of Dr. Rhodes, No. 9 Hayes St., Nov. 10th, 1871, Daisy Josephine [Taylor] daughter of J. C. and Ida P. Taylor, and granddaughter of Dr. Rhodes aged 2 months and 16 days.

McGOWAN:  In East Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Miss Sarah A. McGowan, aged 37 years.

CORNISH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Mr. Augustus Cornish, aged 51 years.

HAYES:  In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. A.... Hayes aged 64? years and 7 months.

PER LEE:  In McLean, Tompkins Co. [NY], Nov. 2d, Adelia [Per Lee] wife of Edmond G. Per Lee, in the 23d year of her age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 15, 1871

Marriages

RUSSELL - BEEBE:  In the M.E. Church, at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. David A. Russell of Carltain, N.Y. [Orleans Co.] to Miss Amelia Beebe, of No. Norwich.

BREED - BIRDLEBOUGH:  At the house of the bride in German [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, by Rev. G.V. Berham, Mr. Ledra Breed of Dundee, Kane Co. Ill., to Miss Francis A. Birdlebough of German, Chenango Co. N.Y.

BOWEN - COLLINS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the evening of the 5th inst. by Rev. Ira Hyde, Mr. Lewis Bowen, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cora Collins, of Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY].

PALMER - LEWIS:  At the house of the bride's father, in McDonough, Nov. 4th, Mr. Ray Palmer of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Eva Lewis, of McDonough.

PIKE - FULLER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. L. Nelson Pike, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Delia E. Fuller, of Sherburne.

Death

CON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her father, Mr. Frederick Wailer, on the 4th inst. Gertrude [Con] wife of Hurlburt Con, aged 21 years and 2 months.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 15, 1871

Marriage

DODGE - HULL:  In North Haven, Conn., Oct. 26th, Mr. James O. Dodge of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lovinia B. Hull, of the former place.

Deaths

BARTLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th, Mr. John W. Bartle, aged 67 years.  The deceased, the son of David Bartle, was born on the 28th day of January 1804 on the farm in Oxford, where he died, and where he had continued to reside until his death.  By frugality, industry, temperance, and honest toil, he had acquired a competence.  During a life marked by great integrity, uprightness in his dealings with others and honest in his worldly affairs, he had the unbounded confidence of all who knew him, and by his death the community are called to mourn the loss of an honest man, a kind neighbor, and a good citizen.

JACOBS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of his brother, Daniel B Jacobs, Mr. Israel Jacobs, aged 40 years.

A runaway occurred in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday afternoon last, which resulted in the death of Richard W. Osgood.  a gentleman well known throughout the County, and who resided a few miles from this village, in the town of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  The particulars are as follows:  Richard and his younger brother Ray, had come to the village early in the day, and had been engaged in settling accounts between themselves - Richard owing Ray some money on the estate that was left the heirs by their father.  In the settlement Ray took a horse from Richard - one of the span that was driven on that day.  After the settlement the two brothers and Lyman VanTassel got into the wagon near the Post Office and drove over the river and around Washington Square at a rapid gait, for the purpose, as is understood, of showing up the team, and especially the horse purchased by Ray.

On returning, VanTassel was driving, and while coming up Fort Hill, the bits broke in one of the horses' mouth, and the team started into a run.  They came down the hill and across the river bridge at a fearful rate of speed, and all three of the men hold of the reins trying to stop them.  Their unified efforts succeeded as they left the bridge in pulling or partly turning the team to the right, and they ran up along side of the awning posts on the Island.  As they passed over a large stone in front of the Pettis House, Richard was thrown headfirst onto the stones, his feet remaining caught in the wagon, in this condition he was dragged in front of the Bank, where he was left. The team made a complete circle and Ray and VanTassel jumped out and caught them by the heads.

A number of our citizens immediately ran to Richard's assistance, but he was found to be dead.  The blow had caused death instantly, and he presented a ghastly and fearful sight.  A medical examination revealed the fact that his neck was broken, and his skull fractured in two places, either fracture being sufficient to cause death.  The deceased leaves a little daughter, not quite two years old, his wife having died at the time of its birth, also several brothers and sisters.  His age was thirty-four years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 16, 1871

Marriages

At Zion Church, Nov. 6th, by the Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Livingston J. Roberts to Miss Lizzie R. Cunningham, all of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by the Rev. A. F. Brown, Mr. G. Gross of Greene, to Miss Sarah Bullock of Kettleville [Broome Co. NY].

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Emerson Smith, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss Phebe Tice, of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 16, 1871

Marriages

FAGAN - LAURENs:  At the Roman Catholic Church on the 16th inst. by Rev. A.P. Luddon, Mr. Thomas Fagan and Miss Esther Laurens, both of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. M. Jones, of Smyrna, Mr Frederick Zimmerman and Miss Margaret Grewelding, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, 17th inst., Wm. E. Irons, son of Orlando Irons, aged about 25 years.

With sincere sorrow we record the death of a most estimable lady, Mrs. C.L. Easton, who, after a lingering and painful illness, went to her rest on Tuesday afternoon this week.  Her age was 57 years.  The deceased has been a resident of Sherburne for eighteen years, and during all that time, we venture to affirm that not an ill word has ever been spoken of her.  She was a true woman in the full meaning of the term, a faithful friend, a devoted wife and mother, and a consistent Christian. She will be missed from a large social circle, from the Church of which she was an ornament; but above all from the home where she was reverenced for her excellent qualities of head and heart.  The flowers with which affectionate hands profusely decked her remains, were emblematic of the loveliness and purity of her life.  Though this dispensation has been long anticipated, it is none the less afflictive.  The sufferings of the departed though at times intense, were borne with Christian fortitude and patience, and the immediate friends who have the warmest sympathies of our whole community, may console themselves with the reflection that after a pure and blameless life, her final passage was peaceful and resigned.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 8, 1871

Marriages

PALMER - LEWIS:  At the residence of the bride's father, in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. Ray Palmer of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Eva Lewis of the former place.

BILLINGS - LONG:  At Warehouse Point, Ct., Oct. 25th, by Rev. Edward Goodrich, Mr. Burnette M. Billings, of Earlville, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ella A. Long, of the former place.

FERRIS - STOKES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1st, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Morell L. Ferris to Miss Oliva Stokes, of Smyrna.

PHELPS - WARD:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1st, Mr. Almer H. Phelps to Miss Angenette Ward, all of New Berlin.

BUCHANAN - THOMAS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. R.W. Van Schoick, Mr. Charles Buchanan to Miss Harriet C. Thomas, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

GOODENOUGH - HALL:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 24, by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Delance Goodenough to Miss Constantina E. Hall, both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH - TICE:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Emerson Smith of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Phebe Tice of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

COAN:  At the residence of her father, Fred K. Woiler, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, of consumption and dropsy, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Gertrude Coan, aged 21 years, 2 months and 18 days.

VAN KEUREN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th, suddenly, Josephine [Van Keuren] youngest daughter of Dr. F. Van Keuren, aged 2 years.

HARRIS:  In Milford, Delaware, Nov. 3d, suddenly, Gen. Levi Harris, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

From the Telegraph we learn that on Monday evening of last week a fatal accident occurred a short distance beyond Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], on the midland Railroad.  A work train in moving backwards came in collision with some platform cars, and a man named Kelly, a workman residing at Sidney, was killed.  The Conductor of the work train, J.C. Boyce, had his arm broken at the same time.

About two weeks since a sad accident occurred in the family of Daniel Beardesly, of Shavertown, Delaware County, N.Y., which resulted in the death of one of their children under the following circumstances:  It seems that two or more children were playing in a room adjoining the one occupied by the family, and in their sport the play of "tie up sheep" was proposed and entered into, a small leather string which their father had cut a day or two previous being used for the purpose.  They fastened one end of the string to a small nail about halfway up the wall, and on the other end was formed a noose or running knot, which they put over their heads and around their necks.  The next oldest boy had it around his neck, but not playing his part as well as wished by the oldest boy, Mark, he (Mark) put it over his own head to show his brother how it ought to be done, when in his pranks, the noose was drawn so tightly as to render him helpless, and when found a few minutes after he was dead and cold.  It is supposed that the children were at first in ignorance of the result.  The body when found, was inclined forward, resting upon the toes, the knees almost touching the floor.  The parents were absent from the house at the time, and their grief at the sad occurrence cannot well be realized.  The victim was but twelve years of age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 8, 1871

Marriage

BUSHNELL - CLINTON:  At the American Hotel in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24, by Rev. Wheeler, Mr. Frank Bushnell to Miss Georgie Clinton, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Death

HOUSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, Oct. 22, Hiram La Mottie [House], only child of Charles and Esther House, aged 2 years, 8 months and 19 days.

Our Father's taken him he gave / To be with us a little while, / Although he lies within the grave, / We can look up and smile.

We know it was our Father's will / If we did want him here, / But we'll submit to our Father's will / And dry up every tear.

We know that he is happy now, / In that bright world so fair / With gentle Eva by his side, / A bright angelic pair.

Then farewell Mottie, slumber on / In God's dear arms of lvoe, / And we will strive, when done with earth, / To meet thee up above.  

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 8, 1871

Deaths

CHAMBERLAIN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, Esther [Chamberlain], wife of Rev. J.H. Chamberlain.

WOODWARD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, Jedediah Woodward, Esq. aged 78 years.

L.R. Chittenden, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], was fatally injured on the 24th, by being struck by a piece of timber while assisting in making some repairs on Mr. Dings' wagon shop.  He died the following morning.  He was a genial open hearted young man, and his death caused general regret.  he was a brother to Dr. J.R. Chittenden of this city.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 9, 1871

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Arthur? Mead of Penn. Cass Co. Michigan to Miss Nancy M. Randall, of Greene.

In Bee Branch Township, Mo. Sept. 21st? at the residence of Rev. J.N. Reid by the same, Mr. Charles Hopkins of Clark Township, Charlton Co. Mo., to Miss Ureita? Wheeler, of Bucklin township, Lian Co. Missouri.

Death

In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr.Am.... Hayes, aged 84 years and 7 months.

Sherburne News Sherburne, NY, November 9, 1871

Marriage

PIKE - FULLER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. L. Nelson Pike of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Delia E. Fuller, of Sherburne.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 1, 1871

Marriages

SHUMWAY - GRAVES:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 25th, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Mr. Charles Shumway, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma Graves, daughter of C.S. Graves.

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]:  Quite a crowd collected at the station at Latham's Cornes on Wednesday the 25th to witness the departure of C.L. Shumway, Esq. of Norwich, with his fair young bride.  The bride was prettily and tastefully dressed, and was of course the center of attraction, while the gentlemanly bridegroom bore his honors well.  [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, nov. 1, 1871]

BUSHNELL - CLINTON:  At the American Hotel, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Frank Bushnell to Miss Georgie Clinton, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

NILES - PARTRIDGE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. John C. Ward, Mr. Allen Niles, of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], to Mrs. Barnaby Partridge of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. & Mrs. Wm. S. Moore celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage, by a wooden wedding on the third of October.  It was a very pleasant affair.

Deaths

HOUSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Hiram Lamottie House, aged 2 years, 9 months and 19 days.

CHAMBERLAIN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, Esther [Chamberlain], wife of Rev. J.H. Chamberlain.

WOODWARD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, of paralysis, Jedediah Woodward, Esq., aged 73 years.

TICKNER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 21st, Mrs. Mahala Tickner aged 57 years.

It is feared that Rev. J.T. Goodrich, formerly pastor of the Universalist Church in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], met with his death at the late Chicago fire.  His family are visiting friends in Guilford; and knowing that he was to be in Chicago about the time the conflagration occurred, he being engaged in business connected with the Chenango Silver Mining Company of Colorado, and not receiving ay tidings from him since, his family and friends naturally became alarmed.  Mr. Bradley, a relative, has visited Chicago, and learned that Mr. Goodrich had stopped at one of the hotels on the afternoon previous to the fire, his name appearing upon the register, with bill unpaid.  The hotel was burned, but it is thought that the inmates escaped.  Mr. G. had quite an amount of money upon his person, and may have escaped from the burning building, to fall into the clutches of the bands of robbers who infested the streets on that terrible night.  The distressed family have the sympathies of the entire community.

GRISWOLD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Richard Griswold, M.D., in the 76th year of his age.  

It is with sadness that we record the death of Richard Griswold, who departed this life last Monday afternoon, at the ripe age of 76 years.  Thus, has another of the landmarks been removed from the pathway of life.  Mr. Griswold came to Bainbridge from Cairo, Greene County, in 1816.  Soon after he was joined in marriage to Miss Lydia Newell, daughter of Thomas Newell.  He was the father of ten children - five boys and five girls - seven of whom are yet living.  For more than half a century Mr. Griswold has trod our streets and been known among the active businessmen of Bainbridge.  What changes he has witnessed on these grounds, but few remain behind to relate.  Bainbridge, from a little hamlet, grew to a vigorous business center, died and sank to rest in its former quietude, and has again returned to life and business strength never before known to its inhabitants.  Many are the enterprises which have stirred her people in all these years - his life - and but few could more faithfully detail the incidents in the history of Bainbridge than he.  Bainbridge Review

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 1, 1871

Death

The brief announcement of the death of Judge Wheeler in the columns of the Telegraph, was a painful surprise to his many friends, and a more extended notice of the life and death of one who was an honor to old Chenango, seems fitting.  Ezekiel Wheeler, grandfather of Judge Wheeler, was one of the first settlers of the Unadilla Valley.  Here Ezra Wheeler was born, and in the schoolhouse, at old Union, near his home, he received the first rudiments of his education.  He attended the Oxford Academy in '39 and '40 and was so far advanced in his studies that he entered Union College, Schenectady, in 1841, two years in advance.  He graduated from this college with high honors, and entered upon the profession of law, which he ennobled.  He was emphatically an honest lawyer.  He chose Berlin, Wisconsin, for his home, and won the respect and esteem of his townsmen, which was shown by electing him to the highest offices in their power.  He was a member of the 38th Congress, and here the sterling honesty of his character showed itself in a way which, although it cost hm his standing as a Democrat, is yet an honor to his memory.  In a vote for the extinction of slavery he, with three other noble Democrats, who could neither be bribed or bought, voted with the Republican party.  He is beyond the reach of praise or blame, but it is refreshing to look at the example of an honest politician, who was true to his conviction of right.  The roll of honor reads thus:  Ezra Wheeler, John A. Griswold, Moses F. Odell, Joseph Bailey.  For several months previous to death, Judge Wheeler resided at Puebla, Colorado, where he had gone for his health.  His wife was with him the last few weeks of his life, and such was the nature of the disease, Consumption, that he kept up strength and courage till the last.  In the place where he spent the best part of his life, Berlin, Wisconsin, his memory is precious.  He is spoken of as the honest lawyer and although his talents made him eminently successful in his profession, he often engaged in the higher office of peacemaker, although his pecuniary interests might suffer thereby.  peace to his memory.  E.J. Richmond

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 1, 1871

Deaths

The Late Judge Wheeler:  Those who were residents of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], in 1840, especially those who were students in the Academy at that time, will remember a pale, slender young man, with a high broad forehead, and independent bearing, who was the student, in that large and flourishing school.  This was the last year young Wheeler spent in Oxford.  From there he went to Union College, Schenectady, which he entered two years in advance.

He graduated from Union with high honors, and then turned his steps westward, where he found a home in Berlin, Wis., and where his family still reside.  He was a Lawyer by profession, that noblest work of God, an honest lawyer.  Instances are related now, where he reconciled quarrels and prevented lawsuits, by which he might have pocketed hundreds of dollars.  Dr. A.H. Guernsey, who has recently visited his old home in Chenango County, related an occurrence of this kind, which came under his observation.  An irate old gentleman came rushing into the judge's office in a state of high excitement, and offered him fifty dollars as a retainer fee, in a suit which he was about to commence against the firm of A.B. & Co.  "I thought they were very honorable men," said the Judge.  "So they always have been," said the man.  "I've had thousands of dollars of deal with them, but now they have failed to fulfill their contract, and it's damaged me one thousand dollars, and I'll be revenged!"  Judge Wheeler wrote a kind letter to the firm, stating the case, and received an immediate answer, thanking their old friend for his forbearance.  They assured him that the failure was more of a disappointment to them, than to him, and they were ready to pay all damages.  The old friend was a good deal ashamed and thanked the judge for his management of the matter, and "what is your fee!? he asked.  "Five dollars," was the reply.

Judge Wheeler's sterling honesty was so highly appreciated, that after filling many offices of trust, he was sent as representative to the 38th Congress, but here his noble trait stood in the way of his popularity.  Although a democrat, he believed Slavery to be the great curse of the nation, and voted with three other democrats, and with the entire Republican party for its extinction.  This roll of hoor should be remembered now that slavery is no more.  Joseph Bailey, John A. Griswold, Moses T. Odell, Ezra Wheeler.

The bad ventilation of the room in which the House of Representatives meets, perhaps sowed the seeds of the disease, consumption, of which he died. The last few months of his life were spent in Puebla, Colorado, where he had gone hoping that the climate might restore him to health.  The grandfather of Judge Wheeler was one of the first settlers of Guilford.  His home was in the Unadilla valley, near Mt. Upton, where the judge was born, and where his aged mother and several of his near relatives till reside.  E.J. R.

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Guilford, Oct. 28th, 1871:  Mr. Editor:  You mentioned in your last issue the fears entertained by the family of Rev. J.T. Goodrich regarding his safety, knowing he was in Chicago at the time of the conflagration.  His many friends in this vicinity, and elsewhere, will be pained to learn that no trace can be found of the missing man.  Permission has been given us by the afflicted family, to give you the few facts of this sad event, which have been gathered from weary search in the doomed city.

Aaren Bradley, a brother-in-law of Mr. Goodrich, went to Chicago Oct. 18th, where he was joined by J.C. Goodrich, a son of the unfortunate man, and a most thorough search was made.  All hospitals, asylums, and every conceivable place of refuge were diligently searched, but all to no purpose, except to elicit the following facts:

The clerk of the Metropolitan Hotel was found and produced the register of the Hotel, which he preserved, from which was ascertained that Mr. Goodrich arrived at the Metropolitan on the evening of the 5th of October and engaged board and a suite of rooms for an indefinite period, expecting to remain several weeks, as his family knew.  On Saturday evening, Oct. 7th, several gentlemen, friends of his met in his rooms for purposes of business.  On Sunday, he attended Dr. King's church; but was known to have been in his room up to the hour of retiring.  This was the last seen of him. the Hotel caught fire about 3 o'clock A.M. of Monday.

Dr. Smith of Chicago, an intimate friend of Mr. G. had an appointment with him for Monday.  He gives it as his belief that he perished in the flames.

A large number of business letters, papers, etc., intended for Mr. G. remained unclaimed.

All are of the opinion that he has met his untimely death in this terrible, heart-rending manner.  Mrs. Goodrich is in Guilford with her friends and has the warmest sympathy of the entire community in this terrible trial.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 2, 1871

Death

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Oct. 29th, Mr. Frederick Terwilliger, aged 84 years.

Mr. Terwilliger was one of our earliest pioneer settlers.  he came into this town with his father as early as 1800.  His father, Solomon Terwilliger, settled in the southwest corner of the town.  In early manhood the deceased located himself on the east side of the Chenango, four miles below this village, where he has resided until within the last few years, when he became a resident with his son in this village.  He has ever been an industrious and useful man, and in all the relations of life has sustained an unblemished reputation.  Thus, one after another our early settlers are passing from the scenes of their usefulness and leaving the wilderness they entered fertile fields to their descendants.  Let us revere their heroic virtues, and endeavor to imitate their example.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 25, 1871

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Dixon celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on Monday evening, 9th inst.  About 50 guests were present.  Noticeable among the presents were a life-size tin portrait of the groom, executed by Prof. J.R. Evans late of Buffalo, N.Y.

Deaths

MARKHAM:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Mr. Charles Markham, aged 82 years.

TAYLOR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, quite suddenly of apoplexy, Mr. Alfred Taylor, son of Richard Taylor, Esq., aged 47 years 1 month and 2 days.

The sudden death of Alfred Taylor, Esq., has cast a gloom over all.  His friends thought him in the best of health, but on Thursday, while at work in his barn, he was seized by a fit, and lived but a few minutes.  Mr. Taylor was a man of unimpeachable integrity, respected and loved by all who knew him.

WILBUR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, Mr. Thompson Wilbur, in the 80th year of his age.

HARRINGTON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, Mr. James H. Harrington, aged 56? years.

McLEAN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, Marian [McLean] wife of James H. McLean, aged 36? years.

JONES:  In Centre Village, N.Y. [Broome Co.], March 9th, Mr. C.W. Jones, aged 65 years and 8 months.  Mr. Jones had suffered much for the past five years, being afflicted at various times with partial strokes of paralysis, the last of which put an end to his days.  He bore a reputation for integrity in business, and faithfulness in all the relations of life, and when he found that the time of his departure drew near, he longed to be absent from his shattered body, that he might realize the future toward which his faith pointed.

JONES:  In Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Sept. 20th, Mrs. Martha Jones, aged 65 years and 19 days.  Mrs. Jones was stricken down with paralysis on Saturday, the 16th and died on the 20th.  Less than a year ago this devoted wife, mother and Christian followed the remains of her dear departed husband to the grave, and since then she has walked alone the pathway of life, tenderly caring for those of her family whom misfortune had touched with a remorseless hand.  she was indeed a devoted wife, a kind mother, and a sincere Christian, and she will be missed with sad regret by her relatives and a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  But our loss is her gain, for she departed from this earth in the faith of a blessed Redeemer.  

Then, happy soul, thy days are ended, / All thy mourning days below; / Go, by angel guards attended, / To the sight of Jesus, go!

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 25, 1871

Marriage

WESSEL - STRATTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Frank Wessel of East Greene [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice Stratton, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 26, 1871

Deaths

In New Ohio [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 22d, Mrs. Patty Watrous, aged 62? years and 7 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th Nellie G. [Lawton], aged 2 years and 7 months, Sept. 28th, Lizzie S. [Lawton], aged 6 months and 15 days, children of Silas and Claris Lawton.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, Mrs. MahalaTurner, aged 57 years.

We take the following obituary on the death of O.E. Wilbur, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], from the Lawrence, Kansas, Tribune of a recent date:  It is with a natural felling of regret and sorrow that we have to record the death of O.E. Wilber, for four years an attache of the Tribune, his disease was typhus fever.  He was born in Western New York in 1837 and was consequently thirty-four years old.  His sufferings were very great, but he bore them with great resignation.  It is pleasant for us, now that Mr. Wilber has left this world for a better one, to be able to bear testimony to his many Christian qualities.  He was a most devoted husband and father.  He loved his family and cared for them most industriously, consistently and tenderly.  He brought to his home in Lawrence his mother and sister and cared for them the same as for his wife and children.  In his connection with the Tribune, and we know also in all his relations, he was a most faithful, conscientious, honest man.  His fidelity and scrupulous conscientiousness in everything he undertook to do was a peculiar trait of his character.  He was active, punctual, careful, laborious in whatever he engaged.  He leaves a wife and two children and a mother and sister to mourn and suffer his loss.  We desire to extend our earnest sympathies to his bereaved family.