Vital Records, Otsego Co. NY, October/November 1819

 

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 25, 1819

Marriages

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Mr. St. John, Mr. James Denniston of Bethlehem [Albany Co. NY], to Miss Mary Donnelly of Milford.

At Northampton (Mass.) Charles Sedgwick, Esquire of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth B. Dwight, daughter of Josiah Dwight, Esq.

At Rome [Oneida Co. NY], Major Charles Larabee of the Army, to Miss Elizabeth Hathaway daughter of Joshua Hathaway, Esq.

At the City of Washington, Mr. Isaac Clarke, aged 67, to Mrs. Ann Goddard aged 65.  This couple it is said were affianced to each other forty-five years ago.  The engagement, however, was broken off, and each party married differently.  In the course of time, the son of one married a daughter of the other.  It having pleased Providence to take from them their respective partners, the two lovers in youth, now friends in age, have joined their fortunes in matrimony.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Tuesday morning last, William Cooper, Esq., aged 37.

 On the 2d inst. at Soule's Hill in the Town of Guilderland [Albany Co. NY], Mr. George Rellman at the great age of 112 years, 6 months and 25 days.  He was born in Germany, in the City of Landau in Elsace, on the 8th of March 1707.  He had four children in Germany, three of whom died before his emigration.  He embarked for this country at Holland in a vessel bound for Philadelphia, with his wife and remaining child, who was a son, and is now living at the late residence of his deceased father, at an advanced age.  His wife died at sea, and with his child he arrived at Philadelphia A.D. 1740.  Mr. R. was the patriot and hero, as well as the moralist and the Christian.  He served two campaigns in Germany.  He was engaged int he famous battle of Prague, where he and a fellow soldier escaped by the hand of Divine Providence from a slaughter of 200,000 men by swimming their horses across the adjacent waters.  Albany Gazette

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 1, 1819

Marriage

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. Charles Loomis of East Windsor, (Conn.) to Miss Elizabeth P. May of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1876

Marriages

At Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Huse, Schuyler Crippen, Esq., Attorney at Law to Miss Sabrina Cook, daughter of Philip Cook, Esq.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. E.B. Crandal, editor of the Watch Tower to Miss Mary Todd, daughter of Mr. Jehial Todd.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Paddock, Mr. John Fish to Miss Sarah Wykoff

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday last, by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. Ezra Eaton, Jun. to Miss Sally Faulkner.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday morning last, Mr. James Averell, sen., aged 85 years.

At his residence in Hancock Co. Georgia, His Excellency Gov. Rabun

At Northampton, Mass. on the 7th inst. the Hon. Caleb Strong, late Governor of Massachusetts.

At Bennington, Vt., Jonathan Robison, Esq. for many years Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of that State and for eight years a member of the U.S. Senate.

At Warwick, mass. Dr. Medad Pomeroy aged 83 years.

At Hadley, Mass. Mrs. Sybil Dickinson, relict of the late Mr. Josiah Dickinson.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 22, 1819

Death 

At Mobile [AL] on the 17th September last, Mrs. Mary Augusta Lewis, aged 31 years, wife of Capt. Russel W. Lewis of Mobile, and daughter of Mr. Joseph Munn of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].  The letter announcing this afflictive intelligence represents the fever as having raged to such a degree as to leave but a ray of hope of surviving an attack.  The town was nearly desolate, between 3 and 400 had died, and the greater part removed for safety.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 29, 1819

Marriages

Yesterday, in Zion Church, Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Oliver Somers, Jun. to Miss Susannah Bristol.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Monday last, by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. John Davison of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Matilda Spalding of Onondaga [Onondaga Co. NY].

At Portland (Me.) John F. Brace, Esq'r of Litchfield (Conn.) to Miss Lucy E. Porter

Deaths

In Stratford (Con.) ont he 14th inst. Hon William Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. in the 94th year of his age.  He was truly a great man, having sustained through life the veneration of his friends, and the respect of his country.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], on the evening of Wednesday last, after a lingering illness which reduced him to mere skin and bones, Capt. Edward Thurstin, aged 79 years.  He is said to have departed with a full belief of the truth of the Christian system, and in the hope of a blessed immortality.

In Brunswick, Mr. Rev. Jesse Appleton, D.D. President of Bowdoin College, in the 47th year of his age.

On the 10th inst. the Hon. Robert Jeskins, Mayor of the city of Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], was knocked overboard in a squall by the boom of the sloop John Hancock, in which he was a passenger; and though picked up immediately died the next day, probably from the injuries sustained form the blow.

At Lyme (Conn.) Mrs. Mary Noyes, aged 51.

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Mr. Henry Oudevard(?) aged 55.

At Norwich (Conn.), Mrs. Mary L. Huntington, aged 46, wife of Gen. Ebenezer Huntington.

At Elizabethtown, Gen. A... Gautier ae 102.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 15, 1876

Marriages

BENWAY - REED:  At Three Mile Bay, Jefferson Co., N.Y. May 31st, by Rev. D.W. Aylesworth of Turin, Lewis Co., Mr. James K. Benway of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Addie H. Reed, of Three Mile Bay.

PARKER - HANLEY:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], June 13th, by Rev. C.W. Brooks, Mr. Charles H. Parker of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Maria L. Hanley, of Waterville.

Deaths 

PIER:  At the residence of her father, John Shattuck, Esq., in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday morning, June 14th, of consumption, Mrs. Mary F. Pier, wife of Dr. William H. Pier, of Scranton, Pa. aged 36 years.  Funeral services will be held at the residence of her father on Saturday, June 17th, at 2 o'clock P.M.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 15, 1876

Death

DUTTON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], June 11, Wm. Dutton.

Mr. Wm. Dutton died on Sunday the 11th inst.  A large farmer carrying on nearly 600 acres and a very active man, his case has excited a widespread interest since the dreadful accident last winter which finally resulted in his death. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 12 o'clock, at the Baptist church, Otselic Centre.

Mr. Wm. Dutton met with a terrible accident on Tuesday, March 1, which came near costing him his life. While going down a steep hill with a load of bark, he being ahead of the oxen, he slipped and fell, the team passing over him and carrying him to the bottom of the hill, where they stopped with the forward part of the sleigh upon his body.  He lay in this fearful position about an hour and nearly froze to death before he was found by one of the men in his employ.  When taken home, Dr. Purdy was sent for, and his right shoulder was found to be badly crushed and out of joint.  It took a long time to restore animation, and the pain was so intense that chloroform had to be administered before the joint could be set.  Mr. Dutton is one of our most energetic farmers and was preparing to build a large barn the coming summer.  This unfortunate accident will prove a serious hindrance.  [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 9, 1876]

HULBURT:  A correspondent writing from Laurens, Otsego County [NY], gives the particulars of a sudden and singular death which occurred at Butts' Corners, three miles west of that village, on Friday night.  It appears that about three o'clock on the morning in question, a Mr. Hulburt was awakened by the heavy breathing of his wife, but his most strenuous efforts failed to arouse her.  Drs. Strong, of Laurens, and Pomeroy, of West Oneonta, were hastily summoned, but their united efforts failed to bring the woman to consciousness and after lingering in a state of insensibility until seven o'clock, she breathed her last.  Death is believed to have resulted from an overdose of morphine taken to induce sleep. The deceased was a daughter of Harvey Butts, an old and highly esteemed resident of Otsego County.

 STEWART:  Funeral services of Mrs. Marvin Stewart were held at the Baptist church on Tuesday of this week.

DELONG:  A few days ago, a child, four months old, fell from its mother's arms, its head striking a plank, fracturing the skull and causing death.  The mother's name was Clarissa DeLong and their residence, Mill Brook [Dutchess Co. NY].

Nelson T. Brown, a pioneer and prominent citizen of Leonardsville [Madison Co. NY], died last week aged sixty-eight years.  He had been Justice of the Peace 24 years and was President of the Leonardsville Bank at one time.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 21, 1876

Marriages

PHELPS - McNEIL:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's parents, on the 15th inst., by Rev. H.P. Collin, Mr. Edward F. Phelps of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Achsa McNeil.

The nuptial ceremonies of Mr. Edward F. Phelps of Binghamton and Miss Achsa McNeil were celebrated at the residence of Charles A. McNeil on Thursday at 6 o'clock P.M.  Rev.  H.P. Collin officiated and there were a large number of the friends of the happy couple present, many of whom were from abroad.  Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the ceremony and the bride and groom were remembered with many beautiful and valuable presents.  The Citizens' Band tendered a serenade and escorted the bridal party to the depot where they took the 7:55 train for a tour to other parts of the State amid the hearty congratulations of a large circle of friends.

GILLMAN - RAY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Charles A. Gillman of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Maggie Ray of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

WINCHELL - GARDNER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on 10th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Edwin D. Winchell to Miss Mary E. Gardner.

KELSEY - DAVIDSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on 14th, by Rev. Mr. Snyder, Mr. Wm. T. Kelsey of Binghamton [Broome co. NY] to Miss Belle Davidson of Greene.

Deaths

HOPKINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 9th, of scarlet fever, George F. [Hopkins] son of James A. and Marie Hopkins, aged 2 years, 8 months and 13 days.

FRISBIE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on 8th, Dr. Levi frisbie, aged 93 years.

GRAVES:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, an infant son of Charles and Laura Graves, aged 6 mos.

ROBINSON:  Andrew Robinson a resident of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] and in the employ of Willard W. Sage of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], was drowned Thursday evening, while bathing in the river north of the village.  He could not swim and got into a deep hole. Edwin D. Brown attempted to rescue him and was dragged under by the drowning man.  Both were rescued by others; Robinson was dead and Brown insensible for a long time. Robinson was 17 years of age.

BRABAZON:  Mr. Charles Brabazon, whose decease has been noticed, removed from Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to this town [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY] in '64 or '65, and has resided here since that time.  He has survived his wife but a few months and not a year has elapsed since they celebrated their golden wedding.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY June 1876 (continued)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 14, 1876

Marriage

NOWLAN - LETT:  At St. Patrick's Church, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. J. Harrigan, Mr. Thomas F. Nowlan of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Maggie J. Lett of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SEELEY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 9th, Mr. Hector Seeley, aged 80 years.

BRABAZON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on 9th, Mr. Charles Brabazon.

HOTCHKISS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on 4th, Mr. William A.  Hotchkiss, aged 48 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 8, 1876

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Dwight W. Love of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Julia E. Dillenbeck of Upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

In Sandford [Broome Co. NY], May 22d, by L.S. Russell, Esq., Orrin W. Terry to Hattie K. Saunders both of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

At Whitney's Point [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. W. Gates, David W. Miller of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] and Mary I. Randall of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's father in Barker [Broome co. NY] May 31st, by Rev. C.E. Taylor, Mr. Henry W. Beals to Miss Ellen L. Ford both of Barker.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, Mr. William A. Hotchkiss aged 43 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 1st, Charles M. [Cooper] infant of Charles M. and Lucetta Cooper, aged 7 months and 18 days.

At Newark Valley [Tioga Co. NY], May 27th, Mr. Daniel Rogers, formerly of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] in the 57th year of his age.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Mr. Daniel Bond, aged 53 years, 4 months and 27 days.

News Item

Last Thursday, Cook St. John of Walton, Delaware County [NY] celebrated his one hundred and third birthday.  The Union says:  The old gentleman is hale and hearty and is surrounded by one hundred and forty of his descendants who reside within a stone's throw of his dwelling.  He moved from Connecticut to Walton [Delaware Co. NY]  when he was thirty years old, and cleared the farm upon which he made his home.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 10, 1876

Deaths

CANNON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, 1876, Mrs. Sally Cannon, aged 72 years.

Mr. J.W. Foster, a cartman at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], was run into by a runaway team of Joseph Arnold, a farmer, living near the town of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday last, the horses completely mounting the wagon, overturning it, breaking shafts and front, crushing the skull of Foster with hoofs just over the eyes and throwing him to the curb, on which his head struck with such force as to cause a contusion of the brain.  He survived but a few hours.  His face and head presented a horrible spectacle, the eye being forced far out on the cheek and blood flowed from ears and wounds.  Foster is 26 years of age and leaves a wife and two children.

The Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Journal says:  "We are called upon to record a painful accident which occurred at Beech's Hotel, in Cooperstown on Saturday May 27th, which resulted in the death of Anna L. Beach aged 3 years and 10 months, after suffering for about six hours from the effects of being scalded.  A large pail of hot water had been prepared for doing some mopping and stood on the kitchen floor, the person who was to use it having gone for a mop, leaving the little one and two or three adults in the room.  It is supposed the child was stepping backward and coming in contact with the pail, lost its balance and fell into the hot water, from which it was taken out in an instant more, its clothing removed, and the burned parts properly treated.  The flesh from the shoulders to the feet was literally cooked."

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, June 10, 1876

Death

WILCOX:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], June 5th, of pneumonia, Mattie D. [Wilcox], only daughter of Deforest A. and Theresa Wilcox, aged 13 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 8, 1876

Marriages

SWAN - DYE:  On Wednesday, May 17th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W.D. Fox, Mr. Julius A. Swan, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Yelette Dye, only daughter of Amos Dye, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

CONNELLY - WILLARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 25th, by Rev. A.W. Snyder, Mr. George W. Connelly of Edenburg, Pa. to Miss Anna H. Willard of Greene.

Death

PRATT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, at the residence of her brother, N.B. Hale, Mrs. Diana Pratt, aged 73 years.

GARTSEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, of typhoid pneumonia and brain fever, Freddie [Gartsee], son of James and Martha Gartsee, aged 6 years and 5 months.

WOODING: At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, Mary Wooding, aged 38 years.

PRENTICE:  In Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY], May 30th, Genevieve Whittemore wife of Rev. A.M. Prentice, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 27 years.

YOUNG:  Frank H. Young, of Bridgehampton, Suffolk Co. [NY], a Cornell University student, was drowned while bathing in Six Mile Creek, near Ithaca, on Monday evening of last week.  His body was recovered after being in the water for two hours.  He was a young man of great promise and was President of the Christian Association of the university.

WAIT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, Mrs. Mary A. Wait, widow of the late Dr. William C. Wait, aged 74 years, 4 months and 21 days.

At six o-clock on Monday afternoon last, there were followed to the cemetery the remains of one whose name has been a household word in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], since men and women now growing gray were children.  Mrs. Mary A. Wait, widow of the late Dr. William C. Wait, breathed her last at her residence on Saturday after years of patient suffering as an invalid, although the more immediate cause of her death was a paralytic shock a short time previous.  Mrs. Wait had been a resident of this village for about fifty years, and her many unostentatious acts of kindness as a neighbor, her tender ministrations in the sick room, and her quiet but sincere charity in relieving the wants of those in poverty and distress, have endeared her to all classes in this community in whose hearts her memory will be kept ever green.  She died in the seventy-fifth year of her age, and leaves surviving her a daughter, Mrs. George Rider, and a son, Charles C. Wait, both residents of this village.

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Letters received in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Monday, announce the death of George Dwyer, of the firm of Smith & Dwyer, of that city, who, in company with his father-in-law, Clark B. Smith, sailed from New York, May 13th, for a visit to Ireland, the place of his nativity, which he left twenty-five years ago.  He was prostrated by a severe cold on the second day of the voyage, which was combined with sea sickness and died on the 19th ult.  It was the opinion of the physician on board that his death was occasioned by heart disease, caused by the sea sickness and cold.  the shop reached the harbor on the 23d ult., and the remains were interred at Queenstown, Ireland, from which point his friends will undoubtedly bring them back to this country.

Deceased will be remembered by many of our citizens, he having formerly visited this place frequently, while his father-in-law resided here.  He has enjoyed the reputation of an upright businessman and was universally esteemed.  His bereaved wife and afflicted relatives have the sympathies of a large circle of friends.

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Jabez N. Breed died at his residence in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on the 16th of May, at the age of 55 years.  His disease was putrid erysipelas, originating from a slight scratch upon his left hand, which was so rapid in its progress as to result in his death in four days.  Physicians inform us that so malignant was its action, that no medical aid could probably have been employed, even at the earliest period, to his benefit.

Mr. Breed was highly esteemed by everyone.  He was a noted farmer and carried on a creamery connected with his premises in the valley where he lived.  HIs attentive zeal in the duties of home and society comforts endeared him not only to his own domestic circle, but to all his social surroundings.  He was a man of industry. while a world of usefulness lay before him.  Indolence was his enemy.  Called away mid the active season of seed time, fields that he had just prepared today for grain, on the morrow were left to be sowed by other hands.  He laid down the implements of industry only for today but did not take them up on the morrow.  Plans that he had devised for his own industry were destined to be executed by other persons.  He retired to his dwelling only for a few hours, until the pain of a seemingly trifling malady should subside, but never returned to resume his labor.

Mr. Breed was a practical man, whose superior tact and judgment elevated him to those very qualities which his vocation required.  Scrupulously honest and forbearing in all his dealings, there was a precision and exactness actuated by the golden rule.  Few were possessed with a kinder heart or more generous nature; we have seldom known one who could more humanly sympathize with a friend.  He was an ardent lover of peace and during all his business transactions has never expended a shilling at law.  As a lover of rural pleasure, the changing scenery of farm life had attraction to bear him company and cheer his daily labors.  Although our friend is gone, these scenes will continue.  The varied years will roll around, the winter frosts retire and vernal spring return and the spring where he was wont to quench his thirst on a sultry day, will ripple on its pebbled way as merrily as before.

Murmur not, friends, that a loved one should be taken away, just at the happy season of springtime for Paradise is better still with more enduring joys and scenes celestial adopted.  There are flowers unfading; cherubs whose song is accompanied by the fairy touch of golden harps, crystal fountains flowing from the water of life, where the infirmities of age come not, but all shall wear the bloom of an immortal youth and await with enraptured anticipation a future time to walk the golden streets in full fruition of a glorified state.

For many years our brother was a faithful and devoted member of the Baptist church in McDonough, in the prosperity of which he was deeply interested, and aided liberally in its support, being its most able member.  The Redeemer's kingdom was the cause nearest his heart and though active in business he was fervent in spirit, serving God.  Always a prompt attendant at the devotional exercises and festivities of the church, we shall miss his aid and counsel at all its gatherings.  He bore his illness with peaceful composure, and seemed to be conscious and willing to depart and be with Christ which is better, and lisping the words, "All is right," quietly passed to his reward.

Mr. Breed leaves a wife, and only son and heir, who, having attained his majority, is well qualified to manage the material affairs and we trust to follow his parent's useful example. The funeral was numerously attended, and the kindred friends of the deceased would hereby extend a word of thanks to his pastor and other friends, for their kindly offices shown on that occasion.    A.D.

News Item

Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Decoration Day was not observed here.  Many of our citizens seem to forget the heroic and fallen braves who so manfully sacrificed all, home, friends, and life, even all that was held dear on earth, went forth at the call of arms to fight and protect those who were so fortunate as to stay at home; and now the war is over, have not manhood or zeal enough to decorate the soldier's lonely grave.  O. for shame!  There are two buried in our cemetery, George Agard, of the 114th N.Y. Vol.s who was killed by the cars at Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], while returning home, after being discharged from the services in July 1865; and Delevan Burlingame, 114th N.Y. Vols. died in 1866, with a disease contracted by hardship and starvation, while a prisoner at Andersonville.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, November 1867

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1867

Marriages

On Wednesday morning, October 16th, at the residence of the bride's mother by Rev. O.N. Fletcher, Mr. N.A. Crandall to Miss Kittie Camenga.

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Mr. T.E. Craine to Miss Libbie Camenga.  All of Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY].

On the evening of the 11th inst. at the residence of the bride's father in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Mr. McMasters, of Fly Creek, Mr. Ferdinand Lynen to Miss Joanna Oliver, all of Burlington.

Deaths

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], October 9th, Ann Ashley, aged 20 years.

At Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 7, 1867, of typhoid fever, Mr. James Thayer, aged 45 years.

Mr. Thayer was born in Springfield and continued to reside there until the time of his death.  He was a man of strict integrity, a good citizen and an obliging neighbor.  Those who were the most intimate with him esteemed him the most highly.  To his invalid wife he was especially devoted, aiding her by his constant kindness to bear with fortitude and cheerfulness her great trials.  The large concourse of people gathered at his funeral, attested the esteem in which his townsmen held him.

Death of Lispenard Stewart:  A telegram to Mr. Lee announced the sudden death of this gentleman in New York on Tuesday last.  Mr. S. spent a portion of the early fall with his relatives in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].  He was an esteemed member of the Baptist Church and distributed liberally of his wealth to promote the interests of that denomination and in aid of objects of benevolence.  A gentleman of most estimable qualities he leaves a large circle of kindred and friends to mourn his death.

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At a regular communication of the Laurens Lodge No. 648 F. and A.M. [Otsego Co. NY] held at their rooms Nov. 9th, 1867, A.D., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the universe in His wise providence to remove from our midst by death our beloved brother, Delos Brownell, therefore.

Resolved:  That in the death of brother Brownell this lodge has lost an esteemed member, the Masonic Fraternity a true brother, society a good citizen, and his wife a kind and affectionate husband.  And while as masons we are taught to bow in humble submission to the will of our Grand Master in heaven, we desire to record how deeply we deplore and how keenly we feel the affliction and in tendering our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and relatives, we most devoutly pray that the Great Creator will especially succor and sustain those upon whom this shadow has fallen.

Resolved:  That always remembering his many noble qualities of mind and heart, his sterling worth as a man and mason, we will keep his memory fresh in our hearts and strive to emulate his fidelity to those principles of morality and rectitude of life which ever distinguish the true Mason.

Resolved:  That as a token of the high honor in which the deceased was masonically regarded by us, our lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days.

Resolved:  That a copy of these resolutions be engrossed and presented to the widow of our deceased brother and also a copy be furnished the Cooperstown and Oneonta papers for publication.

Milton Gurney, W.M., H.H. Willson, Secretary

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The late Wm. K. Bingham:  Mr. Bingham's funeral was largely attended on Saturday last and the places of business in the village were closed for two hours as a testimony of respect to the memory of the deceased.  All felt that Cooperstown had lost in him one of her most useful citizens and enterprising, honorable merchants, one in whose word all believed; whose good taste and judgment were proverbial.  He left a record for fair dealing and kind services which may well be emulate by businessmen.

We publish the following action on the part of [unreadable] Cooperstown, held Nov. 11th, 1867, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas an all-wise Providence has removed from among us our late associate William K. Bingham, President of this Board, therefore.

Resolved: That in the death of our friend we mourn the loss of an intelligent, active and enterprising citizen, one who in all the business relations of life ever maintained a character of honor and integrity, leaving a worthy name as a successful mechanic and merchant.  Our village in his decease has lost one whose place cannot easily be filled, and in paying this our tribute to his memory, we desire to place on record our sense of the bereavement we have sustained individually, as well as that of the entire community.

Trustees: G. Pomeroy Keese, D.A. Avery, S.K. Thompson, Samuel A. Bowles; Charles Burch, Clerk

The Joint Committe, appointed on the part of Otsego Lodge No. 138, F. and A.M. and Otsego Chapter No. 26 of R.A.M. reported the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted at a special meeting of the Lodge held at their rooms, Monday evening, Nov. 12, 1807:

Whereas:  Since it is appointed that all the living must die, we with reverential submission bow to the decree which has so unexpectedly removed from our midst our much esteemed and loved companion and brother, William K. Bingham therefore, 

Resolved:  That while we with sad hearts deplore his loss as a companion and brother, we will ever cherish his memory remembering his sterling worth and integrity, his frank and outspoken convictions, his firm, cordial and undeviating friendship, and his high standard of honor as a man in all the relations of life.

Resolved:  The we sincerely sympathize with the relatives and immediate friends of our deceased brother.

Resolved: That the Chapter and lodge be dressed in mourning for thirty days, in honor of the many virtues of the deceased.

Resolved: That these resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Chapter and lodge and published in our village papers.

W.H. Ruggles, Ch'n.  F.A. Goffe, Van. B. Bates, E.P. Byram, S.K. Thompson, D.B. Boden

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Whereas, it has pleased almighty God the author of all things, to remove by death, brother Wm. C. Andrews, therefore.

Resolved:  That while we would submissively bow to that Allwise Providence which has removed him from our midst, we deeply mourn the loss of a useful brother and a kind and enterprising citizen.

Resolved:  That we tender our heartfelt condolence to the family of our deceased brother in their sad bereavement.

Resolved:  That the Lodge be draped in mourning thirty days, as a mark of respect to his many virtues.

Resolved:  That the resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Lodge and that a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased.

Committee:  Nelson Beach, Seth J. Temple, S.K. Thompson, Rob't Quaif

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876 (continued)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 1, 1876

Marriages

In Camanche, Texas, March 5th by Rev. Mr. Yarbrough, Mr. George G. Boynton formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eliza Boatman of Indiana.

In Camanche, Texas, April 27th, by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Lester C. Boynton, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Kate Courtney, of Texas.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 1, 1876

Deaths

The remains of Mr. Nelson C. Rexford, who died in the city of Naples, Italy, March 26th, 1875, were brought to this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], the home of deceased, last Friday evening of last week.  Owing to the late arrival of the train they were placed in the Congregational church until Saturday morning when they were carried to the cemetery at the Quarter and interred. The remains were accompanied to the cemetery by the relatives and many friends of the deceased, and at the grave prayer was offered and the usual funeral service recited by Rev. James Chambers.  We are informed that Mr. Rexford had expressed the desire that his remains should be brought home to rest beside the kindred, but owing to municipal regulations in Naples they could not be removed under a year.  In consequence their removed has been delayed until the present.

Mr. J.D. Rexford of Janesville [Onondaga Co. NY] arrived in town last Friday to attend to the internet of the remains of his brother, Mr. N.C. Rexford.  He started on his return home on Thursday evening of this week.  His invalid son, Bennie, continues to improve and the remainder of the family are in good health.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 3, 1876

Marriage

BRUNSON - KELSEY:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], May 18th(?), 1876, by Rev. N. Ripley, Joseph E. Brunson, and Miss Hattie K. Kelsey

Death

A lad by the name of Jay Manchester, aged about 13 years, living with John Denton, in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], was accidentally hung on Sunday morning, 21st ult.  As we learn the facts they are as follows:  Young Manchester got up on Sunday morning and went after the cows, after driving them up, and while waiting for Mr. Denton to come and assist him in milking, he went upon the hay mow (where he and other boys had but up a swing), it is thought for the purpose of swinging.  The end of the rope at which he took hold of had a loop in it and it is thought that he rested his chin in said loop, with his hands hold of the rope and commenced to swing and then jump, as had been his practice, when the rope slipped over his head, coming so suddenly about his neck as to at once render him unable to extricate himself. Those who visited the place and saw the rope and we believe the coroner's jury came to the above conclusion.  He was a bright active boy and lived with Mr. Denton and his family happily, and that morning, just previous to the sad accident which caused his death, was lively and full of fun, going about his chores in the best of spirits.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, June 3, 1876

Marriage

TYLER - NORTHRUP:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, May 21st, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Wm. E. Tyler and Miss Emma Northrup, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 8, 1876

Deaths

A short time ago, Mrs. Jerry Bush of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], who had been visiting a week or more at Wm. A. McLean's, a son-in-law, went up Marvin Hollow on foot to call on friends. She stopped at a house to rest after walking about one mile.  She sat down in a chair but fell on the floor and died in a few minutes.  On the same day Mr. Bush told his employer that he felt he ought to go to Walton and see his wife, and so came to Mr. McLean's and there, while at the dinner table, word was brought of the death of his wife.

Henry W. Fox died at Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday before last.  He was one of the proprietors of the Durhamville glass works and was well known in the county.  His age was 46.

Otselic, Chenango Co. NY:  A daughter of Lucian Miller, six or seven years of age, died last week.

Otselic, Chenango Co. NY:  The wife of George Dermot died at McGrawville and the body was brought here on Wednesday for burial.  She was a daughter of Charles Drew, of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Steere, an old and respected citizen of this place, died Tuesday, May 30, aged 69 years, after a severe and painful illness.  He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1876

Marriage

TRUESDELL - ARMS:  At the home of the bride, May 26th, 1876, by the Rev. E.G. Cheesman, J.E. Truesdell, of Owatonna, Minn., and Fannie C. Arms, of Rockdale, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

Wednesday night Capt. Cone, a much esteemed citizen of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] went into his woodshed for an armful of wood and died instantly, it is supposed of heart disease.

On Sunday May 21, George Church died of measles.  A terrible sickness in childhood made him a cripple and for a long time past he has been unable to walk.  Funeral services by Rev. Joshua Clark of DeRuyter.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY: The remains of the late Nelson Rexford were brought to this place on Saturday and buried at the Quarter Cemetery.

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY: Devalson Aldrich died at his residence on Friday May 26th of consumption.  Funeral services at the Methodist Church on Sunday were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes, assisted by the Baptist pastor, Rev. H.N. Cornish.  His loss will be deeply felt by his family and neighbors.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 7, 1876

Marriages

PERKINS - CHURCH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. George Perkins of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Church of Oxford.

SCOTT - FERRIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Levi Scott to Miss Mary Ferris.

CONNELY - WILLARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, by Rev. A.W. Snyder, Mr. George W. Connely of Edenburg, Pa., to Miss Annie H. Willard, of Greene.

A young man by the name of Thurston Adams has eloped with a married woman, the wife of Chester Morris Edgerton, living in Lyman Church's house, her husband working at Burton Westover's.  They took a little child two or three years old with them and most of her things.  It is thought that they were helped by other parties.  Adams worked for Jake Bearer and was seen to take the cars at Oxford on Tuesday or Wednesday evening.

Deaths

WRIGHT:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, Mrs. Susan K. Wright, aged 67 years.

STEERE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on 2d inst., Mr. Henry Steere, aged 69 years.

PECK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 21st, Mary Addie, daughter of Richard and Ellen Peck, aged 2 yrs.

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Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1876

Omitted from the Civil War Roll

Our attention has been called to the fact that in our "roll of honored dead" published in last week's Telegraph, the name of one of our Irish Volunteers was omitted.  That was so, though upon copy, the compositor omitted the name of William Hughs, private, 161st N.Y. Vols. died Sept. 1872.  We did not of course intentionally omit the name of so brave a soldier as "Billy."

We have now to add the name of Ira E. Terry private in Capt. Stanton's Co., 74th N.Y. Vols, died at Elgin, Mich., 1875.

Daniel Tracy, 22 N.Y. Cav., died at Transit Hospital Battery Benox, N.Y. March 4, 1865.  Buried in Foster burying ground.

A Noble Death

In our list last week of those who sacrificed their lives for their country, we stated that Alonzo Benjamin was shot through the head at Gettysburg.  This was an error, and we are now permitted to publish for the first time the facts in regard to his case, having learned them from Mrs. B.  We do this the more cheerfully as "Ben" was a student with the writer when practicing law in this village.

It was upon the first day's fight at Gettysburg when our brave boys were driven from the field, leaving the "reb" practically masters of the situation.  "Ben" saw a comrade some distance behind him fall wounded and thinking to bring him in, so that he would not have to lie there in a wounded condition all night (it was then 7 o'clock P.M.), he went to him amid the rebel bullets to bring him off the field.  He had just raised his friend up when a bullet struck him through the left shoulder, coming out through the heart, causing instant death.  Seeing "Ben" fall, another comrade went back to carry him to a place of safety.  Taking him up, the wounded soldier by his side cried out, "for God's sake take me, Ben is dead."  Seeing this was a fact, he dropped Ben and carried the wounded soldier, for whom the former had sacrificed his life, from the field, and today he lives, saved by "Ben's" bravery and courage.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1876

Marriages

RIDDICK - THOMPSON:  On Thursday morning, May 25th, at the Methodist Episcopal Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Rev. Isaac H. Riddick of Litchfield, Minnesota Conference to Miss Sarah Thompson, youngest daughter of the late Dr. James Thompson, of Norwich.

PORTER - DAVIS:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Adelbert Porter to Miss Hattie Davis, both of Sherburne.

Deaths

HALE:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] May 21st, Grace V. [Hale], daughter of H. Oscar and Delia F. Hale, aged 15 months.

LINCOLN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] May 29th, Mr. Elijah Lincoln, aged 57 years.

ALDRICH:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 26th, Mr. Devalson Aldrich, aged 55 years.

WILKES:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Lovinia [Wilkes] wife of Philanus Wilkes, aged 42 years.

Have just heard that Mrs. Wilkes is dead. She has been some time sick with typhoid pneumonia.

SHOLES:  Near Earlville [Madison Co. NY], May 22d, Mr. Parley Sholes, aged 90 years.

CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 19th, Anna [Curtis], wife of Seth Curtis, aged 79 years.

SCOTT:  Samuel Scott, a successful Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] farmer, died on the 15th ult., his eighty-sixth birthday.

BREED:  We learn that the death of Jabez N. Breed, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], a notice of which was published two weeks since, was caused by his being bitten on one of his fingers by a hog, on Friday, the 12th ult from the effects of which he died on the following Tuesday.

MAXON:  Dea. John Maxon aged 84 years died in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], on the 19th ult.  In 1830 he founded the Protestant Sentinel, the first Seventh-Day Baptist paper in this country, at Homer [Cortland Co. NY]; in 1836 it was removed to DeRuyter, and Mr. Maxon retained his connection with it until the following year, when it passed into other hands, and was afterwards discontinued.

BOND:  A trackman named David [Daniel] Bond, in the employ of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company, was struck and fatally injured a short distance east of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], by the engine of a train which left Binghamton at 4:30 on Monday morning.  Bond was one of a gang at work on the track and while the rest of the men moved clear of the rails, he miscalculated the approach of the train.  He was standing outside the track, bending over, and in the act of drawing a spike when the front of the engine struck him.  He was thrown into the ditch alongside the track and survived in a state of unconsciousness for about an hour.  His body was taken to his home, half a mile distant.  The deceased was about fifty years of age.

HUBBARD:  Calvin Hubbard, from whom Hubbardsville, Madison County [NY] was named, died at his residence in that place on the 17th ult, aged ninety-two years and three months.  He was a native of Sunderland, Mass. and was born on the 16th of February 1784.  Removing with his father Johnathan to then Litchfield, Herkimer County, N.Y., about seventy-five years ago.  He was apprenticed to a trade at Warren, in that county.  He married there Susannah Allen, and removed in 1806 to Sherburne, this county, and in 1813 to Hubbardsville, in the town of Hamilton, where he has resided sixty-three years, being the oldest male person in that town at his decease.  He was much respected by the community in which he had so long resided and his funeral on the 20th was largely attended. Deceased was an uncle of the late Hon. Demas Hubbard, of Smyrna.

CHURCH:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 21st, George [Church] son of Fayette and Sarah church, aged 18 years and 4 months.

George Church, son of Fayette, died of quick consumption on the 21st inst.  He had the measles a short time previous.  He was eighteen years and four months of age.

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PURDIE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Susan [Purdie] wife of Dr. John Purdie, aged 60 years.

The remains of Mrs. Dr. Purdie of Otselic, were interred in the Friends' Burial Ground in this town [Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday afternoon. 

Mrs. Purdie, wife of Dr. John Purdie of North Otselic, died Tuesday, the 23d of May in the 61st year of her age.  Miss Susan Knowles girded her bridal robes about her and her plighted vows were solemnized and legalized with Dr. Purdie when she was twenty-three years old.  They moved, we believe, from Plymouth to Otselic, where they have resided since.  Her remains were taken to the Foot neighborhood in Smyrna, for interment in the Friends cemetery. She died of consumptions.

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CONE:  Suddenly of heart disease, in South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th, Capt. Daniel N. Cone, aged 72 years.

Capt. Daniel N. Cone, of South Otselic died instantly, without premonition of heart disease on the 24th inst.  Capt. Cone was born in the town of Vernon, Ct., in 1804; was married at the age of twenty-seven; came to this state [NY] the same year and settled in the town of Lincklaen, where he lived as an upright and highly respected citizen.  He moved to South Otselic in 1870, and has resided here since, until his death last Wednesday.  He leaves a family of four sons and four daughters, with his wife, to mourn this great loss; all of whom live in this vicinity with the exception of Orello, who resides at Canton, St. Laurence County; is a minister at that place.  Capt. Cone, being deeply imbued in, adhered to, and advocated strongly the Democratic principles. Being elected Assessor in February 1874, he had assumed the duties of that office in the performance of which, so far, he had taken a judicious, reliable and satisfactory course; thus, giving evidence of equity and wisdom in his decided and unerring judgment.  He fully believed in a thorough retrenchment and reform, from the wild extravagance and corruption of many of the public agents.

Vital Record, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (concluded)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 25, 1876

Deaths

HUMPHREY:  In Middletown [Orange Co. NY], April 26, Hattie Sophia [Humphrey], youngest daughter of Elizabeht A. Humphrey, aged 7 years, 1 month and 18 days.

DIED:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], at the residence of his son-in-law, J.W. Church, on Friday, May 19th, Mr. Thomas Van Emberg of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 85th year of his age.

Mr. Van Emberg was born in nova Scotia, where he spent his early years.  From there he removed to Albany County with his parents, residing there until 1837 when he removed to this town.  He settled upon the farm which he occupied substantially up to the time of his death.

There are no marked points in Mr. Van Emberg's life to make mention of.  He preferred always to occupy the sphere of a tiller of the soil rather than seek after official position, though he was not wanting in interest in public affairs.  Soon after his arrival in this town he took upon himself the duties of citizenship by taking out his naturalization papers.  He at once attached himself to the Democratic party, the better principles of which he always cherished until his death.  His friendly spirit, however, would not allow him to be strict in his party fealty, and if he saw in nomination upon the opposite side a man whose honesty commended itself to him more than the candidate of his party, he did not hesitate to vote for him.

He was of a quiet, retiring disposition, yet he always kept himself well informed as to passing events and, so far as he was able, cheerfully shared in the burdens of Society.  In all his business transactions he was strictly honest, and his hardy constitution preserved his business faculties to him up to a very short period before his death.  In January last he buried his wife, a sister of the late David Griffing Esq., since which time he has visited with his son and daughters, all of whom we believe are residents of Utica.

His funeral was attended from the M.E. Church in this village on Monday last, the large attendance, notwithstanding the severe rainstorm, attesting the high respect and esteem in which the aged patriarch was held by our people.  The corpse was attended to this village and to its final resting place in our cemetery, by Thomas Van Emberg, Esq., the only son, J.W. Church, Esq., a son-in-law, and by the three married daughters, all of whom had vied with each other in their attentions to their aged parents, now both quietly sleeping, waiting for the summons to enter into the reward that await them.  their memory is pleasant, not only to the family but to all friends who enjoyed the pleasure of their acquaintance.

Mr. Jabez N. Breed, died suddenly on the 16th inst.  The loss is severe to one and all.  As a man he was worthy of high regard, with a strict sense of justice and sturdy integrity.  He could be relied upon at all times, possessed of a warm heart and of most kindly feelings.  He had not only the respect but affection of the entire neighborhood.  He was also a consistent member of the Baptist church. [McDonough, Chenango Co. NY]

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 31, 1876

Marriage

WILSON - BLATCHLEY:  In Warren, N.Y. by Rev. J.F. Coote, Mr. N.C. Wilson of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny M. Blatchley of the former place.  

Deaths

HURLBURT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 27th, Mr. John Hurlburt, aged 56 years.

CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 19th, Anna [Curtis] wife of Seth Curtis, aged 79 years.

FERNALLD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 23d, Betsey [Fernalld], wife of Wm. Fernalld, aged 81 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 25, 1876

Marriage

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Adelbert Lee to Miss Ella Alesworth.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 27, 1876

Death

On Wednesday of last week, says the deposit Courier, a little daughter of Mr. Erastus Mills, living on Day Brook about four miles from Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY], aged four years, was instantly killed.  She had gone to the pig pen and climbed up to see the little pigs, when a stone boat nearby which was turned up on one side, tilted over, striking the back of her neck and breaking it.  She had been absent from the house but a few minutes when, being missed, her mother went to look for her and found her dead.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, May 27, 1876

Death

Mr. Ezra Baker, who has rented the old Jennings place, upon waking up, on Friday morning, found his little child, about three months old, dead in the bed.  Cause of its death is unknown.

Civil War, Norwich, NY soldiers unreturned (1876)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1876

Norwich Civil War Soldiers Unreturned or Buried Elsewhere

Provided by Dr. H.H. Beecher

Lieut. Isaac B. Burch, 114th, N.Y., mortally wounded at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864, Buried in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

Lieut. Norman Lewis, 114th, died at Winchester, Va., from wounds received at Cedar Creek, Nov. 16, 1964.  Buried at Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

Sergeant George Ballou 114th, died June 6, 1863, from wounds received at Bisland, April 13, Buried at Brashear City, La. 

Henry Gartsee, 22d N.Y.C. taken prisoner during battle of Wilderness.  Died at Andersonville, Aug. 8, 1864.

Nelson C. Main, 22d N.Y.S. captured at Spottsylvania, in May 1864.  Died in rebel hospital at Andersonville, Sept. 20, 1864.

Joseph L. Crandall, 114th, died of disease at Baton Rouge, La Aug 4, 1863.

Silas Crandall, 4th N.Y. Heavy Artillery, died of disease at the U.S. General hospital, Annapolis, Md. Feb. 1, 1865

Wm. S. Crandall, 114th, died of typhoid fever, May 9, 1963, at Berwick City, La.

Edward E. Crandall, 114th, died of typhoid fever, June 24, 1864, at Morganza, La.

John Doing, 44th, N.Y.V., killed at the battle of Gettysburg, and buried on the field.

James W. Heady, 4th, N.Y. Heavy Artillery, shot through the head in battle near Petersburg, April 2, 1865.

Jacob Weller, 40th N.Y.V., died from wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, May 11, 1864.

Joseph Weller, 10th and subsequently 40th N.Y. died from wounds received at North Ann, May 24, 1864

William Wilcox, 114th, drowned at sea, while on passage home on sick leave, June 11, 1864.

Richard Reynolds, Bates' battery, light Artillery, wounded at Chickahominy. Died of disease in New York, Nov. 1, 1862.

Willard F. Lewis, 114th, died of lung disease, at Marine Hospital, New Orleans, Sept. 6, 1863.  Buried in Patriot's Cemetery, Cypress Grove.

George W. Isbell, 114th, died of consumption on passage home from New Orleans, after discharge, Sept. 22, 1863.  Buried at sea.

Alonzo Benjamine, enlisted in a Pennsylvania Regiment, shot through the head at Gettysburg.  Buried on the field.

John L. Gates, 22d N.Y.C., died January 9, 1965, at Chapins' Farm, near Richmond, and buried there.

Fayette T. York, 22d, N.Y.C. taken prisoner near Spottsylvania Court House and died in Andersonville from starvation.

George W. Clark, served in the navy, died of typhoid fever Sept. 28, 1864.

LaMonte Burdick, taken prisoner and never heard from.

Daniel P. Lottridge, served in a regiment of Cavalry, died at Winchester, Va., from wounds and was buried at that place.

Elisha Dennis, 44th N.Y. died at New York of fever, May 10, 1862.

Henry Rogers, 49th, N.Y., died May 10, 1864.

Albert A. Bryant, 162d N.Y. died Aug. 28, 1864.

Henry B. Davis, 89th(?) N.Y. died at Folley Island, Sept. 10, 1863.

Charles G. Camp, 121st N.Y., died January 23d, 1873 of typhoid fever.

Martin Wolcott, 114th, N.Y., died at New Orleans April 14th, 1863.

Joseph Gillman, 10th N.Y.C., died at Yorktown, May 10, 1863.

Wm. T. Payson, 17th, N.Y.V., died at Memphis, Tenn.

Elijah M. Pike, 89th N.Y., died Aug. 15th, on passage from Newport News to Washington.

Wait Stiles, 114th, died on congestion fever at Berwick City, La, Sept. 17, 1863.

Alfred W. Brewster, 14th R.I., 8th and 11th U.S. Heavy Artillery, died at New Orleans, Nov. 30, 1864

Wm. A. Brewster, 9th U.S. Infantry, died Jan. 19, 1865

Theron H. Robbins, 11th Heavy Artillery, died at Oxford, July 26, 1865, and there buried.

DeWitt Va Camp, 8th(?) U.S. Infantry, killed in battle, Feb. 20, 1864, at Olustee, Florida.

Nicholas Saunicks, 20th U.S. Infantry, died at Milliken's Bend, La. Sept. 1865.

Daniel C. Parce, 61st and 140th N.Y. killed in battle before Petersburg, June 18, 1864(?).

Hezekiah S. Newton, killed at Opequan, Va., battle of Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864.

Joshua Rigley, 76th N.Y., died in prison at Bell Isle, Nov. 17th, 1863.

Thomas Tracy, 17th N.Y. and 3d Heavy Artillery died at Wilmington, N.C. in May 1865.

Joseph M. Hadlock, 17th N.Y. and 15th V.R.C. died at Camp Douglas, Ill. Dec. 28, 1864, of smallpox.

Daniel A. Sanders, 147th N.Y., died in Judicious Square Hospital, Washington, D.C. ay 26, 1864.

Giles F. Sanders, 161st N.YH., died at New Iberia, La. Nov. 22, 1863.

George H. Williams, 17th N.Y. supposed to have been murdered by guerillas in Tennessee, about the 29th of April 1864.

Squire R. Sergeant, 114th, died in Norwich, Aug. 27, 1871, and buried in Smyrna.

Charles J. Hunt, 114th, died at Oxford, July 28, 1865.

Smith E. Slocum, Member of Anderson Zouave band, -?- N.Y., died at seminary Hospital, Georgetown, Nov. 3, 1861. Buried at Soldiers' Home.

Henry B. Emmons, 8th, N.Y.C., died April 2, 1863(?) near Stafford Court House, Va.

Robert Hancock, 114th, died in Salisbury Prison, Dec. 22, 1864.

James O'Shay, 161st N.Y. died at Baton Rouge La. June 20, 1863.

Marcus A. Palmer, 10th N.Y.C., died May 2, 1865, at Columbia Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Peter Dickson, 17th N.Y., died at Philadelphia, Sept. 17th, 18--.

Wm. S. Van Vleet, 89th(?)  N.Y. died from wounds at Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 1864, buried at Soldiers Home.

Descalvus Wescott, 22d N.Y.C., died at Salisbury Prison from starvation.

Jonathan V. Squires, 114th, died of brain fever, at Chesapeake Hospital, Fortress Monroe, Jan. 1st, 186-.

Joseph Carter(?), -?- N.Y., killed at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862.

Richard Miller, 17th N.Y., died in Baltimore, of smallpox, Dec. 2d(?), 1861.

James Woodmansey, 114th, shot with flag staff in hand at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864.

Lieut. John S. Hicks, 61st, N.Y., killed in the battle of the Wilderness, May 8th(?), 1864.

Augustus Mowrey, 161st N.Y., died on passage from New Orleans.

V.R. Scott, -?- N.Y.C. and 114th, died in Washington, D.C. July 26, 1864.

H.V. Scott, 114th, died at Fortress Monroe, Nov. -?-.

Adam Scott, killed in service.

-?- Guile, 114th, died from wounds received at Cedar Creek, Va.

Adelbert Lamphere -?- N.Y.C., died in the hands of the enemy before Richmond.

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Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1876

Marriage

MORSE - BAKER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], May 17th, by Rev. R.T. Cross, Mr. William C. Morse of Watertown [Jefferson Co. NY] to Miss Nettie G. Baker of Hamilton.

At the recent term of the Supreme Court in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Phebe E. Enos of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], obtained a verdict of $738 against Erastus D. Couse for procuring her marriage to him when he was prohibited by law from entering into that relative by reason of a former marriage.  It seems his wife deserted him, and he got a divorce from her in Pennsylvania on that account.  He married plaintiff, and the, his wife got a divorce form him on the ground of adultery.  Plaintiff then got the marriage contract annulled, and now has obtained the money verdict, as above stated.

Deaths

VAN EMBERGH:  At the residence of his son-in-law, J.W. Church, in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], May 19th, Mr. Thomas Van Embergh, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], in the 85th year of his age.

Thomas Van Embergh an old resident of this town, died at the residence of his son-in-law, J.W. Scott, in Utica, on Friday last, and his remains were brought to this place on Monday for burial, services being held in the Methodist Chruch. Deceased was born September 26th, 1791, and removed with his family from Albany County to this town, thirty-eight years ago last fall, locating upon a small farm some two miles southwest of this village, where he resided until the death of his estimable wife, last fall, when he made it his home with his children in Utica.  He was quiet and unassuming in his manner and enjoyed the respect of the community.  Two sons and three daughters survive him: Thomas Van Embergh, of Utica; David G. Van Embergh, of San Francisco; Mrs. A.E. Culver and Mrs. J.W. Church, of Utica; and Mrs. Harvey Durand, of New York.

TABER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, John Cox, May 16th, Mrs. Mary Ann Taber aged 51 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

McNEIL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 20th, Fitche [McNeil] wife of Luman McNeil, aged 87 years.

CRANE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], April 30th, Mrs. Anna Crane, aged 77 years.

HOOPER:  At Eaton Centre, Madison Co. [NY], May 11th, Mr. Alva Hooper, aged 79 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango C. NY].

Harrison Wellington of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], was drowned in Brewer's Cove, on Friday morning last, while fishing.

Daniel Clark proprietor of a saloon and restaurant near the Binghamton depot [Broome Co. NY], died suddenly on Friday evening, from a hemorrhage.

Henry Rice, aged 88 years of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], died suddenly on Monday of last week.

Rev. George E. Tomlinson A.M., pastor of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church at Westerly, R.I. and formerly principal of the DeRuyter institute [Madison Co. NY], and pastor at that place, died on the 11th inst. from an overdose of chloral.

On Sunday the 14th inst., several railroad men and others went from Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Blodgett's' Mills [Cortland Co. NY] on a hand car, to see William McDulan(?) who had one of his legs badly injured the night before in slipping from a coal train.  On their return, three of them jumped off at the "Sand Bank House," a short distance south of Cortland, where Mrs. Anna Albro, a woman of no doubtful reputation, was stopping.  A melee took place between Robert J. Morris, who had the woman in charge and the party, he "cleaning them out," from the house of which one Wilkins was lessee.  William Costello a young man eighteen years of age, was struck several blows on the head by Morris with a sixteen-pound clothes pounder, rendering him for a time insensible.  Morris and the woman took him from the house and bathed his hands and face in cold water when he so far recovered as to walk home.  He retired to his bed and early in the following morning was found to be dying, breathing his last soon after. An inquest was held, and marris was held to await the action of the Grand jury.

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PARKER:  In Ripley, Chautauqua Co. [NY], May 21st, Mr. Legrand D. Parker, aged 38 years, of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Legrand D. Parker, one of our former citizens, a man highly respected in this community, has been suddenly taken to his final home.  He was yet a young man, only 38 years of age and might have lived many more years of usefulness, but a wise Providence, directing all things, had controlled differently, and he has passed to that bourn whence no traveler returns.  That it will be well with him there is every reason to believe.  He had lived as a most exemplary citizen, was trusted and honored of men, did kindly by his family, and was honorable not only in his conduct before the world, but trusted and served his Lord and Savior.

Mr. Parker was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in 1838, and was reared here.  He was an agriculturist, but for a few years was in the employ of the America Express Company, and in this capacity was highly esteemed by his employers for his integrity and by the patrons of the company for his civility.  In 1872 he returned to farm life in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY]; in 1874 changed his residence to Ripley, in the western part of this State.  Last fall he left his farm and took up his residence in Rome [Oneida Co. NY] on account of his second child, a little boy of 13, who is deaf and dumb and whom he placed under instruction at the Institute in that city.

Mr. Parker died while away from home, on his farm at Ripley.  His own family have been more or less subject to insanity spells, and in his last hours he was himself attacked in a like manner, and while thus suffering, passed from his earthly home.  His remains were brought here by his neighbor, Mr. Jedediah Johnson, formerly of this town, on Tuesday evening.  A large number of citizens had gathered at the depot, to pay honor to the departed friend, and much sorrow was manifested as the widow, leaning on the arm of her neighbor Johnson, and her eldest child stepped form the cars to follow the corpse to the residence of Colonel Tyler, where it remained for the night. The funeral services are progressing at the Free Will Baptist church the Rev. Mr. Waldron officiating, as we go to press this (Wednesday) afternoon.

Mrs. Parker returns to her home at Rome immediately to look after the afflicted boy there, who is so seriously ill that little hope is entertained for his recovery. Besides the two children mentioned, Mrs. Parker is left with a little girl of about three years of age.  Her material circumstances are good, as Mr. Parker was of a saving disposition and had amassed a fair competency.  Mrs. Parker is a daughter of the late Wilbur Davis, of South New Berlin, and a sister of Mrs. Colonel Tyler, of this Village.

News Item

One day last week, the venerable Ezekiel Shippey, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], appeared in our sanctum, having in his hand an ancient looking musket, the history of which he gave us.  The weapon, which was manufactured in Holland, has a barrel four feet in length, with the old flint lock.  It has been in the Shippey family for upwards of two hundred years and was carried by Thomas Shippey, father of Ezekiel, in the war of the Revolution.  A short time previous to the battle of Bunker Hill, Thomas with several of his neighbors, then residing in Rhode Island, some forty miles from Boston, volunteered their services in their country's cause, and providing themselves with a supply of ammunition, they hastened to the front and participated in the battle of Bunker Hill and subsequent engagements, Mr. Shippey remaining in the army some five years.  In 1806, the family removed to what is known as Rhode Island Settlement, in the east part of this town, where the old Revolutionary hero died nearly fifty years ago. At the time of their settlement in this country, the forests which covered the hills and valleys abounded in game, and many a deer and bear fell before the unerring fire of this old musket.  It had also done good service in eastern forests, before the breaking out of the war.

Another relic was shown us by Mr. Shippey, the like of which, we presume, was never seen by many of the younger people.  It was a rundlet, a small, uneven cask, of the capacity of about six quarts, much used by the early settlers in the place of the earthen jug, now so common, in which was stored the family supply of molasses, and possibly of other fluids. This odd-looking utensil has also been in the Shippey family for generations, probably nearly or quite two hundred years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriage

Twenty-five years ago, Samuel H. Phelps and Sarah M. Brooks were united in marriage in East Pharsalia, Chenango Co. N.Y.  May 13th their friends with one consent gathered at their residence in Flemmingville, Tioga Co. [NY] to celebrate the anniversary of that event.

If the pleasure of such an occasion is to be measured by the hearty good cheer and warm, earnest good will from hearts overflowing with gladness, rather than the costliness and brilliancy of the presents, then certainly this gathering was a success.  There was wanting, however, the ordinary accompaniments of loaded tables and silver testimonials of love and friendship.

Among the guests some of your readers may recognize the names of O.L. Brooks and Rev. C.W. Brooks of Watins, with their wives and mother now past her threescore years and ten.  Mr. Phelps family was also represented on the occasion, with friends from the neighborhood.  The happy pair were repledged at the hymenial alter by Rev. C.W. Brooks assisted by Rev. S.W. Lindsley and Rev. J. Grimes their eldest daughter and her husband acting as bridesmaid and groomsman.  Twenty-five years have added a few gray hairs to the once auburn locks but has laid a light hand on their hearts.  After prayer by their pastor and a joyous "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," the company gave themselves up to a free chat, and separated declaring that they had enjoyed a happy day.

Deaths

Ira M. Carrigan, the oldest merchant of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died on Sunday.

A little son of James O'Brien of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], fell into a tub of scalding water and was so terribly injured that he died in a short time.

A little daughter of Frederick Prince of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], lost her life last week by falling into the vault of a water closet and suffocating.

Dr. Cone, formerly a resident physician in this town [Coventry, Chenango Co. NY], and a highly respected citizen, died on the 8th inst. at his residence in Coventry Station [Chenango Co. NY], The funeral was attended the 10th.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 17, 1876

Death

BUNDY:  At Deposit, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], on the evening of the 1st inst., Mrs. Lydia Smith Bundy aged 81 years, widow of the late Dr. O.T. Bundy.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] May 6th, by Rev. Dr. Paldock, Mr. John Shaw to Miss Phebe Talmadge, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

At the same time, by the same, Mr. Benjamin B. Prentiss to Miss Ella Shaw, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY]

In Schoharie, N.Y. ]Schoharie Co.], April 26th, by Rev. W.C. Handy, Mr. Frank T Corbin of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Brewster of Schoharie.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Mrs. Rexiville [Hollenbeck] wife of Luke Hollenbeck, aged 28 years, 9 months.

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Death of John Verril

In this town, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Jerry Meade, on Sunday May 14th, John Verill, aged 93 years.

More than an ordinary notice is due to the departure of an old and respected friend, one who has resided among us for the past 40 years, and for the last 20 years was familiarly known as "Blind Johnnie."  Kind and amiable of a cheerful temperament, he had no enemies and everyone, even the children would vie with each other in giving him a helping hand.

Mr. Verrill was an Englishman by birth and was born in the county of York.  At an early age he entered the English navy and served as a sailor for fourteen years.  during the exciting war with France, he served with Lord Nelson at the siege of Cadez.  He was at the battle of Verona when Sir John Moore was killed and was also on the British frigate Bellerappson at the surrender of Napoleon to the British Admiral after the battle of Waterloo, in 1815.

Often has this old sailor delighted the young men of an evening in relating his sailor yarns and his Paddy Cary songs.  His religious preference was strongly in favor of the English Church, in which he was brought up and in which he was baptized.  When opportunity offered, he was a constant attendant upon her services.  When infirmity prevented him from going out, he was always delighted with the frequent visits of the late Dr. Rogers, and with the prayers offered at his bedside.  An honest man has departed.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 20, 1876

Death

BENEDICT:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Mrs. Abigail [Benedict] wife of Martin Benedict in the 75th year of her age.

News Item

Mr. C.C. Foster showed us a document, last Monday, of Centennial interest.  It is the commission of Reuben Mason, as surgeon in the Fourth Battalion of Infantry in the county of Providence, R.I., given and signed by his Excellency William Greene, Governor and commander in Chief of Rhode Island and providence Plantations; also signed by Henry Ward, Serg., bearing date June 20th, 1780.  Reuben Mason, to whom, the commission was given, was the father of Dr. Reuben Mason, a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and for many years a practicing physician in this county. The Doctor left this ancient document with his wife who gave it to her daughter, the wife of Mr. Foster who now has it in his possession  Of course it lacks a few years of being a centenarian, nevertheless as it was given in revolutionary times no less interest attaches to it on that account.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 20, 1876

Marriage

LEWIS - ALESWORTH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, 1876, at the M.E. Parsonage, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Adelbert Lewis to Miss Ella Alesworth.

Rev. J.J. Jones, formerly a pastor of the Morris Baptist church, now of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] was married, April 30th, to Miss Minnie Waldroff, a recent graduate of the Albany Normal School.

Deaths

SPRINGER:  In North Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 11th, 1876, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Barton Springer.

BEADLE:  In North Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 10th, 1876, Mrs. Roxanna [Beadle] wife of Abram Beadle, aged 46 years.

Smyrna Citizen Smyrna, NY, May 20, 1876

News Item

A tombstone in the East Burial ground bears this inscription:  Benjamin Bunker, Born in Charlestown, Mass., March 22nd, 1772, Died in Smyrna N.Y. April 10th, 1831, aged 59 years.

Memorial Day 1876, Norwich, Chenango County, NY

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1876

Our Heroic Dead

We have received from Dr. H.H. Beecher the following list of soldiers whose graves are to be decorated on Memorial Day which we gladly publish.

The Doctor requests that if any names have been omitted from the list, or if other soldiers have been buried in any of the Cemeteries during the past year, he or the Committee be appraised of the fact at once, that each and all may have a place in the deep gratitude of our hearts and be remembered in the floral offerings of Decoration Day.

Norwich Cemetery (Mount Hope)

Col. Elisha B. Smith, 114th, mortally wounded at Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, Died the 19th.

Lieut. Edward E. Breed, 114th, died of wounds received at Opequan, Va. September 19, 1864

Merritt C. Shaver, 12th N.Y. and 9th Heavy Artillery, died at Hart's Island of apoplexy, July 2, 1865

Emerson C. Crandall, 69th N.Y. and 5th U.S. Light Artillery. Died from disease contracted in service, February 22, 1872

William D. Hughson, 22d N.Y.C. died in St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, March 20, 1864

John Nelson, Jr., 114th, and 20th N.Y.C., died of consumption, November 20, 1868

William H. Brewster, 8th U.S. Infantry, died January 19, 1866

C.H. DeForest, 114th, died October 3, 1866

David H. Green, 22d N.Y.C., died July 2, 1865

Jonathan E. Brushell, 11th U.S. Artillery, died November 16, 1865

Henry Dickson, 44th N.Y, died March 12, 1871

James Townsend, 114th, died September 3, 1866(?)

John G. Stevens, 44th N.Y. died of consumption September 3, 1871

Byron L. Terry, 9th Army Corps Hospital, died in Guilford, October 26, 1864

Cyrus C. Cobb, 161st N.Y.V., accidentally killed by falling off sandbank near the cemetery, October 4, 1866

Benjamin Johnson, died July 1869

John Barnes, died from injuries received on the D.L.&W. Railroad, March 24, 1873

William T Farrell, 44th N.Y. died June 1, 1873

Orrin E. Wood, 114th N.Y. died January 16, 1874

James Mason, 8th U.S. Infantry, died May 3, 1874

Alvin Browster, 14th U.S.I., died of dropsy, March 9, 1875

Clinton Weed, died November 28, 1874, from injuries received in the yard of the midland Railroad.

Charles Wetmore, 90th N.Y. Vols, died of consumption at Waumbee, N.H. july 3, 1871

Orange Emmons, 15th infantry, died November 17, 1874, from effects of burns received by a catastrophe on the D.L.&W. Railroad in Oxford, September 29th of the above named year.

Catholic Cemetery

William Hughes, 161st N.Y.V. died in September 1872

North-East Quarter

Samuel D. Pierce, 19th N.Y.V., died November 1866

Norman A. Maxim 20th N.Y.C. died November 4, 1865

White Store

Lieut. Jasper B. Cheney, 8th N.Y.C., died February 15, 1865

George B. Winsor, 8th N.Y.C. and 4th Heavy Artillery, died February 22, 1864

Samuel Winsor, 2d N.Y. Heavy Artillery died July 5, 1864, at Campbell Gen. Hospital, Washington D.C.

Phetteplace Grounds

Francis E. Phetteplace, 22d N.Y.S. died at home on sick leave December 22, 1864

Wood's Corners

Capt. William Sage, 8th and 20th N.Y.C., died March 10, 1879

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriages

BROWN - SISSON:  At the home of the bride, with her brother, James M. Sisson, in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Garret H. Brown of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Rachel A. Sisson.

FANDRICH - INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 15th, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. Adam Fandrich to Miss Martha Ingraham, all of Oxford.

JILLSON - HOLLENBECK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. Lewis H. Jillson of Readsboro, Vt., to Miss Alice M. Hollenbeck of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

CORBIN -BREWSTER:  In Schoharie, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.], April 26th, by Rev. W.C. Handy, Mr. Frank T. Corbin of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Brewster of the former place.

CORBIN - HITCHCOCK:  In Armanda, Mich., May 4th, by Rev. Mr. Baird, Mr. Sanford Corbin of Plainwell, Mich. to Mrs. B.H. Hitchcock of Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

Deaths

BREED:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, Mr. Jabez N. Breed aged 55 years and 4 months.

PECK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 12th, Mr. Philip Peck aged 78 years 5 months and 23 days.

NEWTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 14th, Linn D. [Newton] son of F.O. and Jane Newton, aged 7 years, 1 month and 6 days. 

CONE:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 8th, Dr. Tracy S. Cone, aged 65 years.

WESSELS:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Rachel L. [Wessels] wife of Nelson E. Wessels, aged 22 years.

WELLS:  In Chicago, May 2d, Mr. Edward Payson Wells aged 39 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

CHAPMAN:  In St. Louis, Mo. May 6th, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Chapman, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], wife of the late N.C. Chapman, aged 57 years.

A daughter of Mr. Gaylord Brown of Madison [Madison Co. NY], who was engaged to teach the district school in the McMillan district, Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], was a few days ago taken with spino-cerebral meningitis and died in three hours.

Dr. F.W. Root an old physician died at Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on Monday of last week.

Mrs. William Bodine of Preble [Cortland Co. NY], was so badly burned on the -?- inst. from her clothing taking fire while she was engaged in making soap at an outdoor fire that she died a few hours afterwards.  She was twenty-three years of age and leaves a child three months old.  She was formerly a resident of Otsego County.

The wife of Mr. William Bodine, of Preble, was horribly burned a short time since by her dress igniting from a fire where Mr. B. was making soap.  He struggled hard to extinguish the flames, but her body was burned black before he succeeded, and she died in great agony, twelve hours after the accident [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876]

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Nicholas Cogshill an old and respected resident of our village, died on the 5th inst., after a short illness.  He leaves a wife and family.