Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 19, 1872

Marriages

WAIT - FREEMAN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John W. Wait to Miss Libbie Freeman, all of Norwich.

GREEN - MEDBURY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 10th, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Mr. Stowell W. Green of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Caroline Medbury, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

LINES - BOALT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 10th, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Mr. Willis Howard lLnes, of Otego [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Harriet Ellen Boalt, of Bainbridge.

Deaths

MERRIAM:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, of consumption, Rowena [Merriam] wife of Ichabod Merriam, aged 26 years.

"Hearts that have watched the dear one's couch, / As she faded day by day. / Do you know that the touch of her gentle hand / Doth waken the harp in the unknown land / That she waits for you with the angel band, / Over the starry way?"

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 19, 1872

Marriage

SHEPARDSON - STOKES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], December 17th, by Rev. S. Moore, Walter A. Shepardson and Ida E. Stokes, all of Smyrna.

Deaths

MITCHELL:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 6th, 1892, Mr. Oliver Mitchell, of paralysis, after a brief illness, aged 76 years.  The deceased was an old and esteemed resident of the town of DeRuyter, having lived in the town over 50 years.  He was the father of D.J. and D.Q. Mitchell, Esq's.

PENDELL:  At the residence of her husband, South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on Monday, Dec. 16, at 8 o'clock A.M., Mrs. Agnes B. [PenDell], wife of James T. PenDell in the 67th year of her age.

The deceased was born in Philadelphia, May 9th, 1805.  Her maiden name was Cannon and her father was a soldier of the war of 1812, in which he died, leaving his daughters, Agnes and Rebecca, quite an amount of property.  They were adopted by a family named Hays, and through his management they were unjustly deprived of their inheritance.  At the age of 18 Rebecca was married to Prentice PenDell and died in Plymouth about a year since, and Agnes at 16 was married to James V. PenDell, a nephew of her sister's husband.  James PenDell was a builder and for fifteen years after marriage lived in Wayne County.  He was extensively engaged in building the wood structures on the Erie, Black River and other canals.  He subsequently removed to this county and resided most of the time in Norwich, some thirty-six years ago.  Mrs. PenDell, the subject of this notice, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from her youth until her death and was widely known for her liberality and for her faithfulness to the religion she professed as the guide of her life. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom are now living - two sons and five daughters.  For the last three months she was an invalid, suffering from paralysis, of which she died.  The summons found her ready and willing to go.  Her remains were interred by the side of her deceased children, at Wood's Corners, a mile and a half north of this village.  Her memory will be affectionately cherished by relatives and friends who knew and appreciated her virtues.  Conductor M.R. PenDell, of the Midland Railroad, was one of her sons.

ARNOLD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, 1872, Willie [Arnold] son of William and Melissa Arnold, aged 15 years.  Willie was the only son left, death having taken a few years ago another nearly of the same age.  He was much beloved and is greatly missed. Naturally kind-hearted, he was ready to lend a helping hand both at home and for the good of others.  His sorely afflicted parents, his little sisters, according to their years, and all his relatives greatly feel their loss, and his youthful associates miss him very much at their gatherings.  Death came very suddenly in this case and took its victim.  The silver cord in twain is snapped, / The golden bowl is broken."

But if it seems at times hard to feel and say, "thy will be done," the parents and friends know that God never made a mistake, and that he always works to a good end in view. The hardest blows are administered in love.  He that applies them remains a Father.  All afflicted ones may ponder with profit the words of Lowell, who says: "Tis sorrow builds the shinning ladder up, / Whose golden rounds are our calamities, / Whereon our firm feet planting, nearer God / The spirit climbs, and hath its eyes unsealed."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 18, 1872

Deaths

On Wednesday last, at Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], the team of Mr. Edward Hyde, of that village, was coming from the sawmill, loaded with lumber, and was driven by his hired man up to the railroad and left unhitched, when it became frightened and ran across the track and overtook the son of Mr. Peter Guler, a lad of about 10 years, who was riding in a cutter. The boy became frightened and jumped form the cutter and was run over and killed almost instantly.

Tuesday afternoon last week, a party of railroad laborers were engaged near Osborn Hollow Station in Broome County [NY], in filling a trestle work, when, without a moment's warning, a heavy bank of earth curved about them and fell with great weight, instantly killing two men and injuring several others, one of whom died about twenty minutes afterwards. The names of the killed are Alexander Donaldson, George Bently and a man named Kelly.  The injured are doing well. Binghamton Daily Times

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 21, 1872

Marriages

TEFFT - BURLINGHAM:  At the home of the bride's parents, in Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 26, by Rev. H.S. Jones, Addison Tefft and Miss Katie Burlingham, all of Earlville.

BROWN - BURLINGHAM: At the home of the bride's parents, in Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 26, by Rev. H.S. Jones, Lyman Brown and Miss Alice Burlingham, all of Earlville.

Deaths

SKINNER:  On the 10th inst. at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Betsey Benton, in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Joanna B [Skinner] wife of Amasa Skinner, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], in the 54th year of her age.

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15, Ellen [Smith], wife of John Smith, aged 27 years.  Mrs. Smith was a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and her remains were brought home for interment.

On Monday afternoon last occurred in our village one of the most appalling and fatal accidents we have ever been called upon to record.   Mr. Cornelius Bellinger who resided on what is usually known as the Lewis farm, which he had purchased a few years ago, was drawing logs from the west side of the railroad to the mill of Mr. Low. In attempting to cross the railroad at the depot in front of the engine attached to the freight train, his horses became unmanageable and ran to the north side of the street, striking the lamp post near the corner of the old foundry building of S.D. Birch, and throwing Mr. B. forward of the sleigh, his head striking the foot of the post; one of the logs sliding forward wedged his head between the end of the log and the post, and breaking his skull. Dr. Port Van Kettren was immediately called, but nothing could be done to relieve him. Being so badly injured he was dead within five minutes.  His body was taken to the house of Mr. Brownell where it received every attention required until the arrival of his wife and son, when it was conveyed to his late residence.

The horses cleared themselves from the sleigh on striking the post and ran across the canal bridge and up State Street with the neck yoke and whiffletrees until near the residence of Mrs. C.T. Harvey, where they ran against a tree, breaking the neckyoke and stripping themselves apart, both falling.  Before they could be reached, they were on their feet again, one running across the street and into Mr. Fuller's yard; the other turned down Union Street, coming out on South Main, and not stopping until he reached home.  It was thought the horses were fatally injured, but we learn that although badly hurt they will recover.

Mr. Bellinger was a man who will be missed in his neighborhood. Being a stirring, energetic man in all his business matters, his word was as good as his bond, and he had, we understand, recently made a purchase of another farm on the plank road north of the village.  He was about 50 years of age, and leaves a family of eight children, all at home except a daughter, who is married and living at Beaver Meadow. the family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement, which was attested by the large number in attendance at the funeral, which took place at North Norwich on Wednesday afternoon last.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 21, 1872

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26th, Henry A. Parker aged 52 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 18th, Gilbert D. Phillips, aged 81 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1872

Marriages

SCHORN - ROCK:  At the residence of the bride's father, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 5th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Joseph Schorn to Miss Lottie Rock, all of this village.

WALKER - HOWE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26th, by Rev. L.E. Yale, Mr. Willis H. Walker to Miss Juliette Howe, all of Guilford.

GALE - SLATER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Milo J. Gale of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Idell E. Slater, of Triangle, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

POPE - SHIPPEY:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 26th, by Rev. J.C. Shelland, Mr. Ambrose G. Pope, to Miss Emma J. Shippey, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

BRIGGS - CABLE:  In Stiles' Settlement, Nov. 27th, by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. William H. Briggs, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma J. Cable, of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].

BOURNE - SMITH:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 26th, by Rev. G.O. Phelps, Mr. George W. Bourne of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah Smith, of Cold Spring, N.Y. [Putnam Co.].

Deaths

RANSFORD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, Sophia [Ransford], wife of Matthew Ransford, aged 68 years.

After a long and painful illness, this good, faithful wife and tender mother has gone to her eternal rest.  Folded peacefully on her breast are the busy hands which, forgetful of self, were always ministering to the comfort of others.  In her the poor and needy ever found a ready and willing friend.  No appeal for help was ever made to her in vain, and no sad heart ever failed to receive dear words of comfort from her lips.  Happiness surely awaits her in the safe fold of the Good Shepherd, and though gone from our sight, green will the memory of this good, faithful and Christian friend live in the hearts of all who knew her.  May God in His great mercy comfort her desolate husband and son, and teach them in His holy wisdom to say, "They will, not mine, O Lord, be done."  Impressive funeral services were held at the house on Sunday afternoon, which were conducted by Rev. J.D. Pope, assisted by Rev. S. Scoville.

STEWART:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Russel Stewart, aged 88 years.

ELLSWORTH:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Samuel Ellsworth, aged 13 years and 8 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1872

Marriages

WOOD - MERIHEW:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], November 28th, by Rev. T. Harroun, Mr. John Wood, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], to Miss M.J. Merihew, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

BELDEN - NORCOTT:  In Taylor [Cortland Co. NY], November 26th, by Rev. E.N. Benedict, Mr. Daniel W. Belden to Miss Susan S. Norcott, All of Taylor.

PARKER - FAIRCHILD:  On the 26th of November, by Rev. D. Davis, G.D. Parker of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to M.E. Fairchild, of the same place.

ENSWORTH - BANNER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], at the home of the bride, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, November 24th, Mr. Nelson A. Ensworth, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss M. Josephine Banner.

Up at our sister village of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], a few days since, while a wedding party were enjoying the feast of good things provided on such occasions, one of the guests and a sister of the bride, suggested to a still younger sister the advantage of improving the occasion for bringing her pending courtship to a close, provided her intended and expected husband concurred in the arrangement.  The young lady objected that she had not the indispensable "wedding garment," a new dress, but this was overcome by the offer of the older sister that she would make her a present of the one she was then wearing.  the offer was at once accepted and so a second wedding took place, the guests being then present, and the feast already prepared. the young couple were then presented by some of their friends with valuable presents and at once set out on the path in which we hope they will find many years of happiness.

Death

SLATER:  In Washington, D.C., Nov. 17th, Israel Slater, son of Joseph Slater, formerly of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], aged 80 years and 8 months.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 11, 1872

Death

BOWERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 28th, Mrs. Martha Bowers, widow of Barney Bowers, aged 69 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 12, 1872

Marriages

At the house of the bride's father, Dec. 4th, by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. George A. Purdy to Miss Mary A. Skillman, all of Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], at the house of the bride's father, Oct. 2d, by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Gilbert J. Brown to Miss Emma F. Dailey, both of Smithville.

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 2d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Francis T.  Hall of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Celia M. Quinn of Marathon.

At the M.E. Parsonage, North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. T. Burgess, Mr. Lagrande DeForest Winston, to Miss Sylvia A. Cooper, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in this town [Greene. Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 19th, by Rev. T. Burgess, Mr. Albert E. Horton, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elenor Thompson, of Greene.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9th, Maud Gray [Roberts], only daughter of Geo. C. and Helen J. Roberts, aged 3 years and 5 months.

"That star went down in beauty, / Yet it shineth sweetly now, / On the bright and dazzling coronet / That decks the Saviour's brow.  / She bowed to the destroyer, / Whose shafts none can repel, / And we know for God has told us / He doeth all things well."

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, Mr. Jacob O. Terwilliger, aged 54 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Samuel Ellsworth, aged 18 years and 8 months.

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], dec. 5th, Laura L. [Skillman], infant daughter of C.P. and Jennet Skillman, aged 5 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 14, 1872

Marriage

CARPENTER - PECKHAM:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by Friends Ceremony, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. George A. Carpenter of Plattskill, Ulster co. [NY] and Miss Mary A. [Peckham] daughter of John J. Peckham of Smyrna.

Death

BROOKS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. John Brooks, aged 67 years, 7 months and 21 days.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 14, 1872

Deaths

Fatal Accident:  An accident occurred at Osborne Hollow [Broome Co. NY] on Monday last by which two men were killed and three injured. A company of men were engaged in filling a trestle when the top of the evacuation in which they were digging suddenly fell. The height of the projection under which the men were employed was about ten feet, and those working under the jutting earth were buried beneath it.  A man named Kelley and another, and Englishman, were instantly killed, and three others badly injured.  It is said that the evacuation was an unsafe place into which men should not have been sent or permitted to go.  The coroner's inquest will probably put the blame where it belongs.

Verdict in the Syracuse Railroad Accident:  The Coroner's inquest in the case of Peter Mehan, engineer on the Syracuse and Binghamton Railroad, who was killed by the disaster on Thanksgiving Day, was concluded on Friday afternoon of last week.  In their verdict the jury found that the engineer came to his death by being crushed under the engine which was upset. The jury found that the track of this road is in many places very much worn and dilapidated and is wholly unfit for passenger traffic in the locality of the accident; that many of the rails are insecurely laid, that a considerable portion of the track is laid with pieces of rail ranging from six to twelve feet in length and concludes by condemning the management of the operative branch of the road in very strong terms.

The Late Judge Johnson

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1872

Hon. Thomas A. Johnson, of Corning, Steuben County [NY], who died last week, was a resident of this county [Chenango Co. NY], while a young man.  We believe he went from Coventry to Greene, where he entered the office of the late judge Monell as a student.  Before going to Corning he was married on the 7th of June 1830, to Miss Polly Birdsall, a sister of Maurice Birdsall, Esq., of Greene. Not long after his admission to the bar he removed to Corning and entered upon the practice of his profession.  In 1842 he was the Whig candidate for Senator in the old sixth district, and in 1847 was elected one of the justices of the Supreme court in the seventh district and held the office until his death.  Some years since he married his second wife, a daughter of the late judge Welles, of Penn Yan.  He was twice a member of the court of Appeals, and throughout the state was esteemed one of the most upright and able jurists.  Many of our older citizens in this place, Oxford and Greene, will remember him, and all who knew him then, or since he has risen to deserved distinction as a judge, will sincerely mourn his loss.

Since writing the above we have seen a fuller sketch of the life of Judge Johnson in the Rochester Democrat of the 10th.  He was born in Blanford, Mass. May 15th, 1804.  When he was 12 years of age his parents removed to Colesville, Broome County, [NY] where they resided from 1816 to 1830.  They were in limited circumstances and as soon as young Johnson was qualified to teach, he assumed the occupation and taught in Greene, Colesville and elsewhere, until he entered the office of Judge Monell.  Upon his marriage with Miss Birdsall, he removed to Steuben County.

In regard to his election to the bench of the Supreme Court the Democrat says:  "By the new constitution of 1846 it became necessary to reform the judicial districts and through the influence of the father of Gen. A.S. Diven, who was then a member of the Legislature from the town of Reading, then in Steuben and now in Schuyler County, and the Hon. Ira Harris who was then a senator from Albany, the county of Steuben was then transferred to the seventh judicial district, although geographically it should have been included in the sixth. The sole object of this was that Judge Johnson might be made one of the justices of the Supreme Court by legislating his county into a Whig district.  The counties now composing the sixth district were at that time overwhelming Democratic. The result of this was that Judge Johnson was at the election of that year placed upon the bench and began the long and brilliant career which has reflected so much honor upon his name and which has placed him in the first rank of American jurists.  Strange as it may seem, the deceased had no knowledge of the scheme which thus elevated him to his eminent position until ten years subsequent when he was informed of it by the Hon. F.H. Ruggles who was at the period when the districts were formed, a senator from Chautauqua County, and cognizant of all the facts.  In this day of rapid and easy communication by rail and with our present facilities for travel the inconvenience of this arrangement can scarcely be realized, but to this political scheme the state is indebted for the advantages it has gained from the valuable services of the lamented judge."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1872

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 5, 1872

Marriage

MAIN - EDMONDS:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26th?, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Jasper J. Main to Miss Sarah J. Edmonds, all of Norwich.

Deaths

BOWERS:  At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Grannis, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 28th, Mrs. Patty M. Bowers aged 69 years.

EICHLER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, Mr. John J. Eichler, aged 79 years.

STERLING:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, Helen May [Sterling], only child of Isaac and Helen E. Sterling, aged 8 years and 5 months.

ADAMS:  At the residence of Christopher Bassett, Jr., in New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, Mrs. Polly Adams, widow of Daniel Adams, formerly of Pittsfield, Otsego Co. aged 87 years.

PRENTICE:  In Fenton, Broome Co. [NY], Nov. 26th, Hannah [Prentice], widow of the late Nathan Prentice, and mother of Mrs. S.L. Guion, of this village, aged 72 years and 10 months.

LATTIN:  At Steamboat Rock, Iowa, Nov. 18th, after a brief illness, of acute peritonitis, George [Lattin], son of the late George H. Lattin, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 17 years.

NEWTON:  In Roachton, Wood Co. Ohio, Nov. 18th, Sarah [Newton], wife of Daniel Newton, aged 62 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Hon. Edward Tompkins formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], died at Oakland, California, on the 14th ult. The city of San Francisco was draped in mourning on the occasion of his funeral, on the 16th. Deceased was a law student and afterwards a partner of the late Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson.  He was the Democratic candidate for Congress, in the district comprising Broome and Chenango, some twenty-five years ago, and received a very handsome vote.  Many of our older citizens will recollect his eloquent appeals in favor of a railroad through the Chenango Valley, eighteen years since.

Obituary - Ex-Sheriff Jason E. Matthewson

A Mount Pleasant (Iowa) paper of a recent date says of the late Ex-Sheriff Matthewson:  That Jason E. Matthewson perished by the loss of the propeller LacLaBelle on the 15th of October 1872, on Lake Michigan is the now ascertained fact, which it becomes our truly mournful duty to announce.

When Mr. Matthewson set out on the ill-fated journey, his destination and route were contingent, and when the news of the disaster reached our citizens, they did not suspect that one of their number was on board.  His name was found in a published passenger list, a painful anxiety arose which has at length given place to melancholy truth.  Mr. Matthewson's known coolness, experience, judgment and courage, sustained under circumstances of shipwreck, by remarkable physical strength, flattered his friends with hope of some extraordinary deliverance.  But it is ascertained beyond question that he was drowned.  He leaves a wife and several children in Chenango County, N.Y., his youngest being a lad at school.  Besides an insurance on his life, he leaves considerable property.

Mr. Matthewson has resided among us less than two years, but within that brief period, his upright, provident, scrupulous conduct, his ardent yet prudent personal attachment, and his unvarying courtesy toward all, have marked him as a recognized Christian gentleman especially among his brethren of the Masonic Order and those of the religious society with whom he worshipped, was he was esteemed a man of most amiable excellence.  It is not over stating the prevalent sorrow to say that this community parts with him with that profound regret which betokens a real sense of the void, which only a citizen of uncommon qualities leaves behind him when he goes hence.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 4, 1872

Marriages

NIVEN - SMITH:  In Otego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Nov. 26th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Charles H. Niven of Nineveh [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Nettie R. [Smith], daughter of Hon. S.E. Smith of Otego.

GARY - ADAMS:  In Kirkville, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], Nov. 12, by Rev. E.H. Munger, Dr. Fletcher A. Gary, of Vernon, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY[ to Miss I. Elizabeth Adams, of the former place.  Doc. we wish you much joy and you and your bride a long, happy life.

Death

PORTER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, Susan [Tremain], wife of Timothy D. Porter, aged 84 years.  Also, Nov. 20th, Mr. Timothy D. Porter, aged 84 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 5, 1872

Marriage

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Milo J. Gale, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Idell E. Sliter of Triangle Village, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 72

Marriages

SHEPARD  - HARRIS:  At the Congregational Church, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3, by Rev. Samuel Minor, Mr. Jesse H. Shepard and Mrs. Amelia H. Harris, both of Sherburne.

The nuptials of Mr. Jesse H. Shepard and Mrs. Amelia H. Harris were attended at the Congregational Church, on Tuesday morning, by a large number of friends.  Of course, the bridegroom looked happy, and the fair bride looked pretty.  They immediately took the train for a bridal trip to New York, Albany, etc.  May the new firm realize all the blessings and prosperity of connubial felicity.

DODGE - MILLER:  In Deansville, Dec. 3, by the same, Mr. Seward M. Dodge, of Arcade [Wyoming Co. NY], and Miss Alice E. Miller, of Deansville.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 7, 1872

An Accident occurred at the depot in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Monday morning last, by which Dwight A. Kinney, of Paterson, N.J. was fatally injured.  The particulars are as follows:  A freight train started out of the Susquehanna Depot soon after two o'clock and was to arrive here and take a switch for the express going west to pass.  For some reason the freight lost time, and when it arrived here the express was due.  The engineer passed down by the switch nearly opposite the Spaulding house, and a brakeman turned the switch and gave the signal to back down.  the engineer, it seems put on rather more speed than usual, thinking to get out of the way as soon as possible.  The train, however, instead of being on the right track took the switch which led down beside the Erie freight house, on which a heavy train was standing.  The result was the caboose of the freight train, in which Mr. Kinney was sleeping, was forced against the train, crushing the caboose and it is feared fatally injuring him about the groin and abdomen.  Binghamton Republican

Kidder Insurance Suit, December 1872

 The Kidder Insurance Suit

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 5, 1872

The trial of this interesting suit resulted in a verdict of $6,491.31 for the plaintiffs.  The following history of the case was furnished the Utica Herald by its Norwich correspondent.  It will be read with interest by all.

"A case of considerable importance has just been tried before the Chenango Circuit and Special Term of the Supreme Court, now in session in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Judge Balcom presiding, involving the validity of an accidental insurance policy, issued by the Traveler's Insurance Company, of Hartford, in favor of Stella A. Yale and Anna B. Kidder, daughters of Elliot J. Kidder, deceased, late of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  Kidder, as many of the readers of the Herald will remember, was killed in an affray with Robert Corbin, of Afton, and others, on the 10th of February 1868.

"For the better understanding of the case, it may be well to remark, that, in the town of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], some five or six miles from Bainbridge, there is, or was, a piece of land in dispute between Kidder and Corbin, familiarly known as the "Log House lot," adjoining, or near another known as the "White House lot," on which Kidder had claims, or was in possession at the time he lost his life.  On the day of the affray, Kidder with several persons in his employ, was at work on the premises in dispute.  Between four and five o'clock of that day, two teams with a double and single sleigh, containing some nine or ten persons, drove upon the hill, ostensibly, if any purpose was avowed, to bring away a pair of oxen belonging to Robert Corbin, sent onto the lot for a load of wood, and which Kidder, it was stated, had restrained.  While driving up the hill, and upon reaching or nearing the lot in question, Kidder, who had been notified of their approach, came down the hill with ax in hand hollowing "whoa! stop!," forbidding the party to proceed farther as the premises were his. The team was stopped, and Corbin and company jumped out of the sleigh, when a melee occurred in which Kidder was shot by Corbin through the head. Corbin was placed on trial for the murder of Kidder, at a Special Term of the Supreme Court held in February 1869, Justice Balcom presiding, and after hearing the evidence and the argument of counsel which occupied several days, was convicted of manslaughter in the third degree, and sentenced to Auburn prison for two years and two months.  Hon. Lyman Tremain and Hon. Amasa J. Parker were engaged in the trial.  The former on the part of the people, the latter for the defense. At the end of about nine months, Corbin was pardoned by the Governor, and reappears in the scene an important witness in the new role, or "roil", an attentive listener to the rehearsal of the tragedy in which he certainly, of all others save one, acted a conspicuous part. 

"The defense was based mainly on the ground or allegation that no premium had been paid upon the policy, issued but a short time previous to Kidder's death, and consequently it was not in force, and upon the further allegation, that the deceased came to his end, while engaged in an unlawful act, and in violation of the terms and conditions prescribed in the policy itself.  Occupying two full days in the trial, the cause went to the jury on Wednesday evening, who, this morning, brought in their sealed verdict for plaintiff, in the sum of $6,494.31, the amount of the policy being $5,000, the balance interest. The case was managed with great ability on either side, Henry R. Mygatt for plaintiffs, and William J. Hadley of Albany, for respondents. The cause has once been non-suited, and now exceptions have been taken for further hearing and we opine it will be a long time before the orphan Kidder girls will reap of the benefits provided by their thoughtful parent, who, whatever faults he may have had, loved his family with a husband's and father's love, should they not be deprived of this intended legacy altogether.  

There is so much law and so little justice--I say it will all due respect for the law makers and the legal profession, and without considering the merits of the case in hand, that one might as well lie down and die in the "last ditch," however meritorious his claims, as to struggle on with any hope of reaching the end, unless he be sure he is another Methuselah, or has a lease of life far outstretching the allotted years of man."

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York, November 1872 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 28, 1872

Marriages

WILLCOX - ADAMS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 19th, by Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. William Willcox to Miss Cynthia M. Adams, both of Smithville.

MARBLE - PERRY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Mr. William D. Marble of DeRuyter to Miss Sarah A. Perry, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HOLCOMB:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, of typhoid fever, John [Holcomb], son of Ira B. Holcomb, aged 16 years, 8 months and 24 days.

TUCKER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Mr. Lorenzo D. Tucker, aged 66 years.

ALDRICH:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, Mrs. Betsey Aldrich, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], aged 78 years.

ARNOLD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Willie T. [Arnold], son of William Arnold, aged 15 years.

RACE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Cally [Race], wife of Buell Race, aged 58 years.

PORTER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, Susan [Porter] wife of Mr. Timothy D. Porter, aged 64 years.

SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Mrs. Rhoda Smith, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 53 years.

TUCKEY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Phebe P. [Tuckey], wife of Amos Tuckey, aged 57 years.

HATCH:  In Eureka, Cal., August 6th, Mr. Samuel Hatch, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 79 years.

WOOSTER:  In Barker, Broome Co. [NY], Nov. 8th, Mr. John Wooster, aged 82 years, 10 months and 25 days.

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GRIFFING:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, after a lingering illness, David Griffing, Esq., aged 75 years.

Mr. Griffing was one of the early settlers of Norwich, having come to this village to reside in 1819.  Then a young man, he purchased the business of the well-known David G. Bright, who with his family was about removing West.  As a businessman, Mr. Griffing early developed qualities of energy, intelligence and thrift, that insured his abundant success in life.  Throughout his long and active career, it is not praise overmuch to say that he maintained a character for integrity and enterprise that was without a blemish.  From the outset of his residence here, he was intimately and honorably identified with the growth and prosperity of the village; and it may with truth be said that he contributed far more to the advancement and welfare of the place by the number and importance of the structures he reared in our midst, and the good taste and public spirit displayed in their construction, than any other of our citizens.

But it is not alone as a man of business and wealth that Mr. Griffing is to be remembered and honored in the community in which he lived.  Though scrupulously exact and just in his dealings with his fellow men, claiming rightfully what was his own, and religiously allowing to everyone else his honest due, he gave generously and at times largely of his means for charitable and Christian objects, both public and private.  His subscription to the building fund of the Norwich Academy, considering his then comparatively limited circumstances, was a fine example of liberality and public spirit, as well as a fair illustration of his personal disposition and character.  It is also known that Emmanuel Church, of which he was a member, during the many years that he was connected with it, and down to the day of his decease, leaned upon him financially and morally as a pillar of strength.  One of his last acts, it may be mentioned, was the making of a bequest of fifteen hundred dollars to this Society, to aid in the erection of a new church edifice.

Mr. Griffing was not possessed of the advantages of early education, but business and social intercourse with the world, and much of travel and reflection, had given such culture to his mind and habits, that the later years of his life were characterized by a degree of intelligence and refinement befitting his position and the high estimation in which he was universally held.

His sickness was protracted and severe, extending over a period of a year or more in which his naturally strong constitution gradually and slowly succumbed to the unrelenting approaches of disease and age; but he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and with abiding faith in the Redeemer's promise of everlasting life.  His funeral took place on Wednesday of this week, at 2 PM, and was largely attended.  He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their bereavement; the two eldest of the children being by his former wife.  At the time of his death, Mr. Griffing was the Senior Warden of Emmanuel Church, and also a Director of the First National Bank of Norwich. 

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SMITH:  A horrible accident occurred on Monday evening of last week, in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], a mile west of the Centre, resulting in the death of William Smith, an old and highly respected citizen and the destruction of his house and adjoining buildings by fire.

A quantity of hams were being cured in a smoke house adjoining the residence of the deceased.  The smoke house took fire about 7 PM, on Monday, and the flames soon communicated to the sheds, and finally to the house. The old gentleman was in remarkably good health at the time of the fire.  His companions in the house were his wife and a little grandchild.  When the house commenced to burn, Mr. Smith used every effort to save his property, and succeeded in getting out a few articles of furniture. The last time he went into the building it was noticed that he remained unusually long.  Immediately after the flames filled the doorway, and apparently cut off all chances of escape.  Soon a crash was heard, and the old man burst through a window, and cried out, "I am burning to death!"  His clothing was in flames, and in spite of the attempts of the neighbors to stop him, he ran for a great distance uttering piteous cries.  Kind friends surrounded him, and he was taken to the house of Mrs. Barrows, where every possible attention was given him. There was no possible chance for his recovery, as his head and body were terribly burned. After suffering intensely, but not losing the possession of his faculties until the last, the old man died at five o'clock on the following day.

His son, Norman F. Smith, proprietor of the Railroad House, in Deerfield, and daughter, Mrs. D.C. Pomeroy, of Rome, were promptly notified of the sad occurrence, but did not reach his deathbed until it was too late. Three other children survive their father.

Deceased was 87 years of age and had resided in Pharsalia for the past six years.  For fourteen years previous he had held the office of Justice of the Peace in the town of Otselic.  There was no insurance on the property, which was entirely destroyed.

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HOTCHKISS:  A frightful accident occurred to brakeman, Francis R. Hotchkiss, on the freight and accommodation train of the D.L.&W. Railroad, at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], on Saturday forenoon last. White the unfortunate brakeman was detaching the locomotive, to allow it to follow a different track, the train still being in motion, he received a fall between the rails, the cars passing over his body.  One leg was terribly crushed, and mangled, other severe injuries being sustained in different parts of the body, especially about the face and scalp.

The agent at this station, Mr. Rindge, upon receiving a telegram, dispatched a special with Dr. Beecher, who, upon consultation with Dr. Hand, of this place, and Drs. Harrington and Haynes, of Chenango Forks, and by whom he was assisted in the operation, removed the injured limb at the thigh, as the only possible chance of saving life.  So great had been the shock, and so severe and extensive the injuries, the patient sank under them on Sunday, despite the utmost care and attention, and all the appliances that could be used.

Deceased was a son of Benjamin Hotchkiss, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], and was well and favorably known among railroad employees and wherever his acquaintance extended.  Residing at Chenango Forks, each day he ran into Norwich, where he spent a few hours.  He leaves a dependent wife and three small children, the youngest but a few weeks old.  Hs age was about 23 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 28, 1872

Marriages

DOYLE - DUNLEVY:  At St. Patrick's church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday, November 18th, by Rev. D. O'Connell, James Doyle and Mary Dunlevy of this village.

POWERS - DUNN:  At St. Patrick's church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday November 19th, by Rev. D. O'Connell, Michael Powers and Margaret Dunn, of this village.

DOYLE - GRADY:  At St. Patrick's church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday November 20th, by Rev. D. O'Connell, Thomas Doyle and Mary Ann Grady, of this village.

CRUMP - INGRAHAM: At the Baptist Parsonage in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], October 31, by Rev. Thomas Cole, Mr. Edwin Crump to Miss Francis E. Ingraham, all of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Silver Wedding:  Married, November 25th, 1847, Guy R. Wescott of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Miss Labra? A. Lyons, of Great Bend, Pa.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the above event was duly observed and celebrated on the 25th inst., at the residence of Mr. Wescott in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  A very pleasant gathering of friends and acquaintances greeted the bride and groom, and exchanged congratulations, and enjoyed the festivities of the occasion.  Many elegant presents were bestowed. Four generations were present, viz:  Great grandfather, grandfather, parents and children.  A fine collation was spread which was cheerfully partaken of by the gay company present, and of which we gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a generous sample. Though a quarter of a century has passed of wedded life, Mr. and Mrs. W. are still young and hearty, and respected by all who know them.  May the fiftieth anniversary find them equally so is the wish of the Telegraph. 

Deaths

RUTHERFORD:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], November 2d, of consumption, William T. Rutherford, aged 22 years and 8 months.

RUTHERFORD:  At the same place, of the same disease, on the 14th inst., Archibald G. Rutherford aged 25 years and 4 months.  Sons of the late George Rutherford.

TYLER:  We are pained to announce the sudden death of James Tyler, which occurred at his residence on the Great Brook on Thursday morning last.  Mr. T. had been to New Berlin the day before to deliver his butter and had several severe sensations of fainting and dizziness.  He however returned home at night apparently in his usual health.  On the morning in question, he went out to milk his cows, which he accomplished, with the assistance of his brother, Morris, who was then on a visit, and went to breakfast. After breakfast both went out to fodder the cows and when Mr. Tyler got near the barn, he felt faint and fell upon the ground.  His brother helped him up and he revived and sat down in the doorway of the barn, and Morris left him to do the foddering.  Upon his return he saw his brother's head thrown back and his mouth open.  He ran to hm and spoke, but no reply was given, and in a moment, he was dead.  Mr. Tyler was about 63 years old and had lived for many years in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], He always bore the reputation of being an honest man, a kind neighbor and a good citizen.  His trouble was heart disease from which one or two other members of the family have suddenly died.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 30, 1872

Deaths

BARBER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, the 22d inst. of Erysipelas, Mr. Theodore W. Barber, aged 36 years.

SKINNER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th inst., Harriet [Skinner], wife of Mr. Benjamin Skinner aged 63 years.

ROBBINS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th inst. of consumption, Tamar Isabel [Robbins], wife of Mr. Charles Robbins, aged 22 years.  She had recorded on life's page, / More of sorrow, pain and care / Than oft falls on age.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 30, 1872

Marriage

At the house of the bride's father, Nov. 27th, by the Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. George M. Dingman, to Miss Estella S. McPherson, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 21, 1872

Marriages

GULDEN - HOUGHTALING:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Mr. John H. Gulden to Miss Mary Houghtaling.

TORREY - HAMILTON:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 30th?, by Rev. J. McMaster, Mr. Isaac Torrey to Miss Dollie M. Hamilton, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

STEERE - THOMPSON:  At the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 29th, by Rev. Welcome Johnson, Mr. Derrick O. Steere to Miss Cynthia Thompson, both of East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

JOHNSON - THOMPSON:  At the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 6th, by Rev. W. Johnson, Mr. Jay W. Johnson to Miss Betsey Thompson, all of East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

CURTISS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, of dropsy, Polly M. [Curtiss], wife of Roswell Curtiss, Esq.

KANE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, of inflammation on the brain, Richard [Kane] son of Michael and Elizabeth Kane, aged 6? years, 7 months, 5 days.

ROOT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, Mr. Sylvenus Root, aged 73 years.

TREMAIN:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, after an illness of a few hours, Dea. Erastus Tremain, in the 80th year of his age.

FIELDS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, Mr. Orin Fields, aged 61 years.

WILLIAMS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, Mr. E.C. Williams.

HOWARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Mrs. Hannah Howard, aged 75 years.

BENNETT:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, Mr. Ezra Bennett, aged 74 years.

BURLINGAME:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, Lydia [Burlingame] wife of Fisk M. Burlingame, aged 67 years.

The death of Thomas Burke, roadmaster on the Midland, which occurred at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Saturday, November 9th, is much regretted by the employees of the road.  In accordance with an order issued by Superintendent McKinley, all the engines on the Midland were draped in mourning for five days, as a mark of respect to his memory.  In his order, the Superintendent says:  "The deceased was a faithful and efficient employee of the Company, discharging his duties with zeal and fidelity.  In his death the company lost a faithful servant, and the employees a genial and high-minded associate.  As a mark of respect to his memory, all engines will be draped in mourning for five days, commencing Monday, November 11th."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 21, 1872

Marriages

UTTER - THORP:  By Rev. C.S. Crain, October 31st?, Mr. Palmer Utter of Fredonia, Iowa, and Mrs. Caroline Thorp, of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

JAQUITH - RANDALL:  Also, by the same, November 12th, Mr. Perry Jaquith and Miss Ida M. Randall, both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HARRIS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], October 23d, James Harris, aged 65 years.

PEARSALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], the 11th inst., Mr. Lamon Pearsall, aged 47 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 21, 1872

Marriage

In Zion Church on the evening of Nov. 16th by the Rector, Mr. John H. Burgoyne to Mary Ann Lyons all of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Death

At the residence of her brother, J.H. Wagner, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, Eliabeth M. [Wagner], daughter of the late Andrew Wagner, aged 49? years.  In early life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and continued to the end steadfast and joyful in the Christian faith.  Her illness was brief and her death triumphant.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 23, 1872

Marriage

ROSS - PUDNEY:  At the residence of the bride's father, in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 19th, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. James T. Ross, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Julia A. Pudney, of North Norwich.

Death

BLINEBRY:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Louise P. [Blinebry], wife of Albert Blinebry, Jr., aged 24 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 23, 1872

Marriage

At the M.E. Parsonage, Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Hamilton E. Ingersoll, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lavinia M. Ireland, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1872 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 14, 1872

Marriages

BURR - FITS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. George Burr, of Lodi, Ohio, to Miss Mary I. Fits, of South Oxford.

WEBB - HUNT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th, by Rev. George Porter, Mr. John Webb, to Miss Hilda Hunt, all of Greene.

HARRINGTON - WOOD:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. M. Mowrey, Mr. Mortimer H Harrington, of Niagara Falls [Niagara Co. NY], formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah G. Wood, of Rochester.

Deaths

PER LEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Harriet Per Lee, widow of the late Charles Per Lee, aged 32 years.

DELANEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, Mr. James Delaney, aged 23 years.

BURKE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, Mr. Thomas Burke, aged 28 years.

OLENDORF:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Mr. George W. Olendorf, aged 63 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 14, 1872

Marriage

BUEL - HAYNES:  At the residence of S.L. Lewis, Esq. of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], October 31st, 1872, by the Rev. T. Barrows, Mr. Geo. Buel, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma Haynes of Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY].

Deaths

WILLIAMS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], October 21st of consumption, Seth S. Williams, aged 42 years.

BRIGGS:  In lower Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY], of stricture of the bowels, Mr. Rathbone Briggs aged 42 years and 3 months.  Peace to his ashes.

BUELL:  At Wamego, Kansas, Saturday, November 2d, Abi E. Buell, wife of Ira B. Buell, and daughter of Dea. J. Wood, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], aged 29 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 14, 1872

Marriage

At the home of the bride in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, by Rev. A.H. Brown, Mr. William W. Davis and Miss Ella [Robinson], adopted daughter of Darius Robinson, all of Greene, NY.

Death

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Mr. L. Pearsall aged 47 years and 7 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 16, 1872

Marriages

SHAFF - TAYLOR:  At Medbury's Hotel, Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Albert Shaff of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary Taylor, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

PER LEE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst., Mrs. Hattie G. [Per Lee], widow of the late Charles Per Lee, aged 32 years.

A spirit which could truly have been said to be "too good for this earth" has gone to its home in heaven. Since the death of her husband, in July last, her constant care and anxiety has been the welfare of her children, and, though proffered the assistance of numerous friends, her natural independence of spirit led her to exertions to which her delicate organization was but illy adapted, and her health speedily became so impaired that when attacked by fever a short time since, it was soon discernible that there was no hope for her recovery.  She bore her sickness with Christian resignation, only manifesting concern for her children she was about to leave.  To a watcher by her bedside, she earnestly expressed the wish that they might be "taught to love Jesus and be prepared to meet Him at last."  While these little orphans have been deprived thus early and suddenly of loving parents, may they find kind protectors, be gently cared for, and their future be among those who know best how to soften their sad bereavement.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 16, 1872

Death

Departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 17th, 1872, A.C. Ireland in the 25th year of his age.

In the remembrance of one who in early years has passed from earth and of the event which seems to us worthy of more than a passing tho't, we are made to realize the uncertainties of life, and that death will sever the strongest ties and blight the fondest hopes the imagination can rear.  During the week previous to his departure, he remained unconscious of the presence of those who, with an untiring hand ever lingered to soothe the aching brow, save once, when strength seemed given to him from above, he recognized the mother as she approached the bedside, and in tender accents which were far sweeter than the warbles of distant music, bade her the last adieu.  Then with a smile he closed his earthly career, to gaze forever upon the scenes of immortal bliss. Though invisible he speaks to us in a thousand remembrances, and our associations through life will often remind us of the times when he too was in the possession of health, sharing with us the hope that a lifetime of happiness was assigned to him.  But while he was thus absorbed in the pursuits of life the summons came and suddenly the form withered like the leaves of the forest at the approach of autumn.  The eyes that once beamed with luster are now closed forever. We may not mourn over his departure, or murmur at the wise decree of Providence feeling assured that "our loss is his eternal gain."  His spirit now mingles with those of loved ones who have crossed the dark shadows which separate earth from Heaven, and are now clothed in immortal beauty, to dwell forever in the regions above. The sad, yet oft repeated saying that "the fairest flowers are first to fade" is a fact that every day's experience abundantly proves.  All men are of mortal birth, and the time is hastening when death will leave its impress on the fairest form. At the approach of death, we are cheered by the thought that we are journeying to a world of beauty and of bliss, where tranquil joys will never cease, and where the sweetest flowers shall ever bloom.

The form has fled we loved to meet, / Now vacant is the fireside seat, / From door and hall, and porch and lawn, / The music of his voice has gone, / We will miss those accents soft and low, / To cheer our hearts while here below.   

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1872

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 7, 1872

Marriages

STARK - HOVEY:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village, Oct. 30th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Cornelius G. Stark of Albany [Albany Co. NY], to Miss Fannie E. Hovey, daughter of King Hovey.

WILLIAMS - MILLER:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 12th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Frederick D. Williams, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth M. Miller, of Liverpool, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.]

McCOLLUM - CASE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Corydon, Pa., Oct. 23d, by Rev. M. Bailey, Mr. Frank D. McCollum of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Cynthia J. Case, of the former place.

SHARPES - TICE: In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 6th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. W.W. Sharpes of Niles, Mich., to Miss Eliza Tice, of German, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

HOWARD - SHARPE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Richard Howard of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Esther J. Sharpe, of Oxford.

MERITHEW - BOWEN:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 29th?, by Rev. J.D. Brown, Mr. James S. Merithew, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amelia Bowen of German [Chenango Co. NY].

FOWLER - SLUSSER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Charles A. Fowler, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Louisa A. Slusser of Afton.

BREED - McCOLLOM:  In Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 23d, at St. Mark's Church, by Rev. E.S. Thomas, Rector, Mr. George D. Breed, of Dassoil, Minn., formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Josie M. McCollum, of St. Pual, Minn.

Deaths

DEWEY:  At the residence of her son-in-law, N.H. Button, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Mrs. Diadama Dewey, aged 74 years.

BOWDISH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 1st, Mrs. Mary E. Bowdish, aged 67 years.

BOALT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, Orpha [Boalt], wife of F.H. Boalt, aged 65 years.

SHAW:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co NY], Sept. 10th, Mr. William Shaw, aged 88 years, 10 months and 22 days.

COOPER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Mr. Gideon Cooper aged 70 years.

Gideon Cooper, a life-long resident of this village, was found in the barn of O.M. Westover, where he had been engaged in husking corn, on Thursday, in an unconscious condition, and is supposed to have been taken with an apoplectic fit.  He was removed to his residence where he remained unconscious until Saturday when death took place.  His age was 70 years.  Oxford Times [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Nov. 7, 1872]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 7, 1872

Marriages

ROBBINS - BECKWITH:  At the residence of the bride, at Beaver City, October 19th, by Albert Sumner, Esq., Mr. Isaac Robbins, of Beaver City, to Mrs. Anna Beckwith.

BECKWITH - BROWN:  Also, at the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Albert Beckwith, of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hattie Brown, of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

HAVENS - WELCH:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, October 2d, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. C.W. Carpenter, by Rev. D.R. Carrier, E.M. Havens, of Pittsfield, Otsego County [NY] and Miss Florence A. Welch, of South New Berlin.

BUELL - HARRIS:  At the residence of S.L. Lewis, Esq. of Preston, October 31t 1872, by the Rev. T. Harroun, Mr. Geo. Buell, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma Harris, of Troy [Rensselear Co. NY]

By a letter received in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], and a La Crosse paper, we learn that Ex Sheriff Jason E. Mathewson, formerly of this county [Chenango Co. NY], was one of the persons lost on the Lac La Belle which sank in Lake Michigan on the 13th of October, on her passage from Milwaukee to Grand Haven.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 6, 1872

Death

A little son of William Murphy, of Clinton, Oneida County [NY], was so severely burned on Monday, last week, that he expired that evening.  The child had been left alone in a room where its clothes took fire, and its piteous cries first attracted the attention of friends to its sad condition.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 7, 1872

Death

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of Dr. L.M. Johnson, Nov. 3d, Mr. Charles E. Keeler, of Union [Broome Co. NY], aged 66 years and 7 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 9, 1872

Marriage

FARGO - HAWLEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father, on the 5th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. George L. Fargo and Miss Mary A. Hawley, all of this town.

Death

McINTYRE:  In Pittsfield, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 4th inst., Arlina [McIntyre] daughter of Ezra M. and Anna Maria McIntyre, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], aged 21 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 9, 1872

Marriage

At the residence of Mr. Hiram Payne, Nov. 6th, by the Rev. W.B. Thomas, Mr. Luverne E. Payne of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Saphronia E. Broad, of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October 1872 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 31, 1872

Marriages

THURSTON - BAKER:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. Henry Pine, Mr. W.C. Thurston, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emma A. Baker, of Hamilton.

TERRY - LYON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. H. Carpenter, Mr. Kinyon Terry, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Roxie A. Lyon, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

ROGERS - SPEER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Aurelius D. Rogers to Mrs. Roxana Speer, all of Oxford.

SMITH - BALDWIN:  At the home of the bride's father, in South Otselic, Oct. 23d, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Allen Smith, of German [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Julie D. Baldwin.

BARNES - BOSWORTH:  At the home of the bride's father, in German [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. William Barnes, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Emily Bosworth.

COATES -BUREL:  In Union, Broome Co. [NY], Oct. 20th, by Rev. Mr. Van Cleft, Mr. Frank B. Coates, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah N. Burel, of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

COURTNEY:  At the residence of her brother-in-law, R.M. Sholes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Abby Courtney, aged 31 years and 10 months.

BEACH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 28th, Miss Ella M. Beach, aged 17 years.

MEAD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, Mr. Henry Mead, aged 64 years.

WHEELER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, Jessie [Wheeler], daughter of Ezra B and Ambrosia Wheeler, aged 3 years 3 months and 3 days.

MACK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 27th, Mr. William A. Mack?, aged 47 years.

WILES:  At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 25th, Mary [Wiles] wife of John Wiles, aged 47 years.

IRELAND:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Mr. Aurelius Ireland, aged 24 years.

BODIT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, Orpha [Bodit], wife of F.B. Bodit.

STILLMAN:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, Mr. Sanford B. Stillman, aged 80 years.

BURDICK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 23d, of consumption, Mr. Jason L. Burdick aged 69 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

WILBUR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Mrs. Benjamin Wilbur aged 47 years.

STONE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, Matie [Stone], daughter of John and Sue Stone, aged 8 months.

CRUMB:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Ella [Crumb] daughter of Henry Crumb, aged 3 months.

WILLIAMS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, Mr. Seth Williams, aged 42 years.

ROSE:  In Greenwich, Conn., Oct. 19th, Mrs. Rachel M. Rose, widow of Josiah Rose, in the 78th year of her age.

ROGERS:  In Sycamore, Ill., Oct. 16th, Mr. Amos Rogers, aged about 80 years, formerly of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

PERKINS:  In Houston, Texas, Oct. 7th, Mr. Alvin S. Perkins, aged 64 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

BALLOU:  In Plymouth, Chenango Co. N.Y., October 20th, 1872, Dennis Ballou, Esq., aged 73 years.

He was born in Richmond, Cheshire Co. N.H., December 16th, 1798, and removed with his parents when a boy, to Cortland County, N.Y., passing along what is now called the turnpike from Smyrna to Otselic, when it was all a wilderness, with the exception of a very few clearings and log dwellings.  Left fatherless while young, and among strangers, his nobility of character and firmness for the right made him many friends.  He began business for himself by teaching in the public schools.  Removed to Plymouth about 1824, engaging in the shoe and leather business; was soon elected to a town office, and for a long term of years served the people in some capacity as town officer. Early in life he united with the Baptist church and lived a faithful member.  Although his last illness was long and severe, no word of complaint or murmuring fell from his lips.  He has gone to rest.  A family have lost a kind father; the church a faithful worker; society an honored member; the party of freedom and equal rights for all, a firm supporter.

Fatal Accident:  A young man by the name of Robert Wheeler was almost instantly killed, at about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning last while engaged in coupling a freight train about one mile this side of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  The unfortunate man was struck between the bumpers, literally crushing his chest and causing his death in about ten minutes from the blow. The remains were brought to Oneida and taken in charge by Undertaker Jones. The relatives of the deceased were telegraphed at Carthage, Jefferson County [NY], from whence a brother arrived on Tuesday afternoon.  In the meantime, an inquest had been held by Coroner Billington, on the morning of the same day, the verdict of the morning of the same day, the verdict of the jury being in accordance with the above facts.  Oneida Dispatch, 25th.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 31, 1872

Deaths

WHITEMORE:  Mrs. Angeline L. Whitemore died in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17, of dropsy and heart disease, aged 62 years.  The deceased was a highly respected Christian lady.  In her death not only her family but the church and the community have suffered a great loss.  She had been sick two years and a half, during which she was a great but patient sufferer.  Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

MARENES:  Willie D. [Marenes], son of H.N. and Emily Marenes, died Tuesday, October 22d, 1872, aged 12 years 2 months.  He died trusting in Jesus.

A mound is in the grave yard, / A soft and narrow bed, / No grass is grown on it / And no marble at its head, / We can go and weep beside it, / We can kneel and kiss the sod, / But we'll find no balm for sorrow / In the cold and silent clod.

Remove his empty couch, his clothing put away, / And all his books and playthings / With your choicest treasures lay. / Strive not to check the tear drops / That fall like summer rain, / The sun of hope shines through them, / We shall see his face again.

DIED:  At Bay View Plantation, St. James Parish, S.C., Oct. 14, 1872, Dr. Levi P. Wagner, aged about 40 years.

Upon the organization of the 114th Regiment NY.S. volunteers, Dr. Wagner, then residing at Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], was commissioned Surgeon of the regiment in which company he served until the battle of Opequan, when he was placed in charge of the Depot Field Hospital at Winchester, Va.  Afterwards he was detached as medical Inspector Middle Military division on the staff of Gen. Hancock, in which capacity he served until he was mustered out.  In about a year after the war he moved to his Plantation, where he spent his time in the various duties of a Planter's life, and in professionally administering to the wants of his neighbors and friends.  In his connection with the regiment and the performance of his official duties everywhere, Doctor Wagner was always actuated with the desire to do his duty. As an officer he was honored and as a citizen loved and respected.  His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 30, 1872

Death of Dr. L.P. Wagner

On the 14th inst. near Charleston, S.C., Levi P. Wagner, M.D., late Surgeon in the 114th Regiment of N.Y. Volunteers, during the recent War, aged 41 years.

The above brief, sad record will bring surprise and sorrow to many in our midst. Dr. Wagner was a native of Georgetown, in the county of Madison, and after completing his studies at the Albany Medical College in 1853, came to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and commenced the practice of his profession.  He remained here in successful practice until 1862, and on the 29th of July of that year, was commissioned Surgeon in the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment.

Surgeon Wagner received merited commendation for his thorough and faithful medical examinations, and the general healthful condition and efficiency of the regiment, were largely due to his skill and scrutiny.

He remained with the regiment until Sheridan's great battle in the valley of the Shenandoah, when he was detached and put in charge of the Depot Field Hospital at Winchester Va. and had entire control of this important department until April 1, 1865.  Thereafter he had the important position of Medical Inspector of the middle military division, on the staff of General Hancock, which he held until he was mustered out of service with his regiment. The Chief Medical Officer of the army of the Shenandoah expressed to Doctor Wagner, by letter, his high appreciation of his services as a Surgeon and as an administrative officer.

After the close of the rebellion, he removed to South Carolina and engaged extensively in business. During his residence in this village, Doctor Wagner both in his profession, and as a citizen, won a large share of the public respect and esteem, and in the more intimate relations of companion and friend, those who knew him best will recall his many generous and excellent gifts of head and heart with tender sorrow for his loss.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 31, 1872

Marriage

At the Chenango House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Marshall C. Boughton, of Barker [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ellen J. Keeslee, of Damascus, Penn.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 27th, William A. Mack, aged 47 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Mr. Michael Coughlin, aged 31 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, Mrs. Susan Harroun, aged 86 years.  

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Miss Florence A. Barstow, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 16 years and 10 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 2, 1872

Marriage

FURMAN - BRICKNELL:  In Laclede, Mo. Oct. 10, by Rev. J.M. Parker, Mr. Ambrose A. Furman, formerly of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Kittie L. Bricknell, of Laclede.

Death

RICHER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29, Orville L. Richer, aged 19 years. The remains were taken to Columbus for interment.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 2, 1872

Marriages

At the Atwater house in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23d, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Mr. Geo. W. English and Miss Ellen M. Prince.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], October 30th, by Rev. Mr. Crocker, Mr. Marcus Lyon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sophia Mandeville, of Coventry.

Deaths

In Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Joshua L. Wilkins, aged 73 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 24, 1872

Marriages

TEMPLE - RANDALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. Robert Temple, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Harriet P. Randall, of Norwich.

PRINCE - HENRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. Charles A. Prince of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Berry, of Norwich.

MAIN - GREEN:  At the M.E. Church, in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. C.W. Main of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Green, of Sherburne.

WELLS - DAVIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James H. Wells, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Helen M. Davis, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

MOORE - HOLMES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], oct. 16th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Philip R. Moore, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth L. Holmes, of Oxford.

JOHNSON - JONES:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. A.H. Brown, Mr. Byron H. Johnson, to Miss Carrie Jones, both of Cincinnatus.

CLARK - CLARK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 14th, by Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Henry H. Clark, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella D. Clark, of DeRuyter.

HUGGINS - WILSEY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 15th, by Rev. W.B. Thomas, Mr. William Huggins of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Terese G. Wilsey, of Bainbridge.

STARR - TILLINGHAST:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 15th, by Rev. C.T. Mills, Mr. Frederick Starr, of New York City, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma Tillinghast, of Morrisville.

PURCELL - MORRIS:  In Portsmouth, Ohio, Oct. 8th, by Rev. J.T. Franklin, Mr. Will M. Purcell to Miss Clara Mae Morris, granddaughter of the late Uri Tracy, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HARROUN:  At the residence of her son, Rev. T. Harroun, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, Mrs. Susan Harroun, aged 86 years.

BARSTOW:  At the residence of Charles Peacock in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Miss Florence A. Barstow, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 16 years and 10 months.

MARENES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, William D. Marenes, aged 12 years.

COUGHLIN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Mr. Michael Coughlin, aged 31 years.

JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Alice Ophelia [Johnson], wife of Henry Johnson, aged 30 years.

FURLOW:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th, Elizabeth [Furlow] wife of Charles Furlow, aged 37 years.

DAVIS:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Sally Davis, aged 76 years and 8 months.

GRISWOLD:  In North Adams, Mass., Oct. -?-, Miss Flora A Griswold, aged 15 years, 4 months and 15 days, formerly oj Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

MATHEWSON:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 11th, Ella May Mathewson, aged 1 month.

HOTCHKISS:  In East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 8th, Helen [Hotchkiss], wife of Charles Hotchkiss, aged 26? years.

WHITMORE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Angeline L. [Whitmore] wife of John Whitmore, aged 62 years.

POWERS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], sept. 26th, Mr. William Eben Powers aged 56 years.

PRICE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], August 17th, Annie [Price] youngest daughter of Stephen and Harriet Price, aged 8 years.

News Item

Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY]:  From the Review, we learn that on Wednesday last, the annual gathering of the Winsor family took place at the residence of G.H. Windsor, Esq., in that village.  Paris Winsor, the father of the family, came from Rhode Island about seventy years ago and located in what is known as "Rhode Island Settlement," in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  Soon afterwards he married Ruth, daughter of Capt. Abner Wood of that town. They both died some thirty years ago and sleep in the old burying ground near White's Store in this county. The family originally consisted of seven children, six of whom are now living [in 1872] - four brothers and two sisters.  Samuel the third son died on General Lee's plantation during the war and was there buried.  His remains were afterwards brought to Chenango County and re-interred.  One thing is remarkable about these gatherings.  During their continuance for the past ten years not a member of the family has been absent.  The oldest is sixty-two and the youngest forty-two, and their average weight is nearly two hundred pounds.  It is not often the case that so large a family are permitted to assemble every year and enjoy a social reunion without the thought that anyone of their number is about to be absent to mar the pleasure of the occasion.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 24, 1872

Deaths

BILLINGS:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 8th, Cornelia Billings, mother of George H. Billings of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 71 years.

JONES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], September 27th, Mr. Lewis Jones, aged 33 years.

SMITH:  On the 6th of October at Titusville, Pa., Miss Cornelia Smith, daughter of David Smith, of Pitcher, in this county [Chenango Co. NY], in the 49th year of her age.  This lady deserves some particular notice as one of the very first to engage in the work of instruction of the newly freed people of the South several seasons., first in Florida, then in Delaware, with undivided devotion and great success.  Finally obliged opt retire form the humane service by the hardships and persecution endured there.  

STAUNTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, after a brief illness, Mrs. Lavinia Staunton aged 55 years.

Soft be the turf on this dear breast, / And heavenly calm the lone retreat. / How longed the weary frame for rest; / That rest has come, and, oh, how sweet. 

Why should we ever shrink from death / 'Tis but to cast our robes away / And sleep at night, without a breath / To break repose, till dawn of day.   J.H.S.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 24, 1872

SCHENCK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, Mr. Martin Schenck, aged 79 years.

Martin Schenck, a resident of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], and in the eightieth year of his age, died at his home on Thursday morning last from injuries received the previous Saturday by falling about twenty feet from the branches of a chestnut tree. to the ground, and which accident we briefly mentioned in our last issue.  The particulars of the accident as they reach us, are as follows:  On the morning of Saturday the 12th inst., Mr. Schenck started on foot for the farm of David Sherwood, some two miles from town to gather chestnuts, carrying with him a ladder with which to ascend the trees. Telling Mr. Sherwood where he was going, he at once started off.  Mr. Sherwood soon after feeling anxious about the safety of so old a man in such a precarious undertaking as this, started for the chestnut trees, and while in sight of him, and while going to warn him of his danger saw the old gentleman fall to the ground.

Mr. Sherwood at first supposed him to be dead, as he was perfectly insensible at the time, but by the application of water and various stimulants, so far resuscitated him as to be able to bring him in his wagon to his, Mr. Schenck's, own home, where having lingered until the -?-, he died of his injuries.

Mr. Schenck was one of the oldest residents of the county, having for many years resided at Smithville, and for a few years past having resided here.  He leaves a large family of children well known among us.

The old gentleman was a veteran of the war of 1812 and received a pension from the Government for his service.  He was very fond of reading and took a deep interest in all the events of the day, and was a frequent visitor to our Sanctum, where he used to peruse the daily journals by the hour.  His loss will be deeply felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  On Friday his remains were conveyed to Smithville where he had spent so many years of his life, and on Saturday his funeral obsequies took place.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 26, 1872

Marriages

BROOKS - MILLER:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. D.C. Brooks and Miss Mary E. Miller.

BASSETT- CROWELL:  At the residenc fo the bride's father, in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 23, by Rev. D.D> Brown, Mr. J.P. Bassett and Miss Victoria M. Crowell.

Tuesday night can truly be called a night of incidents.  A wedding took place at the Methodist church at 8 P.M. and the church was crowded to suffocation.  Many could not gain admission. The young portion of the community were out in large numbers, and we presume the fair maidens could not help thinking of those liens which run about this way, "This is the way we long have sought, / And mourned because we found it naught."  The happy parties were Mr. Chester W. Main, of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Harriet Green, of this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].  At the same hour a political meeting was being held in Union Hall which was liberally attended.