Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 19, 1877

Deaths

MOORE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, of Scarlet Fever, Luella [Moore] wife of Alonzo Moore, aged 29 years.

Rhode Island (White Store), Chenango Co. NY:  In looking among the old tombstones which mark the resting places of the early departed settlers in our pleasant valley cemetery, I find Samuel Money's tombstone, engraved on common quarry stone and reads thus: Mr. Samual Money, died March 14th, 1816, aged 35 years, 11 months and 14 days.  He was killed by the fall of a tree.

Angel C. Spurr a former resident of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], was accidently drowned near his residence in Kansas.  The remains arrived at Columbus, Saturday, and the funeral services were conducted on Sunday.

W.D. Potter, a highly respected citizen of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], died on the morning of the 13th inst.  A correspondent of the Utica Herald says:  "Mr. Potter had been confined to his house for several weeks and though his decease was not unexpected, the loss is felt none the less by the community.  the deceased was born in Canada, passed his youth in the town of Cleveland, Oswego County [NY] and resided in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] previous to his removal to Waterville in 1872.  He was an esteemed member of the Presbyterian Church, also of the Masonic fraternity and his funeral was attended by Sanger Lodge on Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, at the Presbyterian Church.  Naturally of a retiring disposition, yet earnest in every good work of Church, lodge or village interest, he endeared himself to a large circle of friends.  His example of integrity in all business relations, and of conscientious discharge of duty will linger long in the community.  He leaves a wife and eight children and was fifty-eight years of age.

The funeral of Hon. John Shattuck, whose death was announced in the last issue of the Telegraph, was attended on Sunday last from his late residence.  A large number of his acquaintances and friends from this and other towns were present at the services at the house, which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ballou, of Utica, who preached an eloquent and effective discourse, which was listened to by the large concourse of people with deep attention.  The services at the house completed, the remains were taken to Norwich Cemetery for interment.  The long procession, numbering upwards of two hundred carriages, presented an imposing sight.  Arriving near the Cemetery grounds the remains were taken in charge by Norwich Lodge, no. 302, F.&A.M., of which body the deceased had long been a member and deposited in their final resting place according to the ritual of the order.  The ceremony was impressively performed by Past Master Mallory and Chaplain Loveridge and the tribute of respect peculiar to the order were deeply expressive of the high regard in which the deceased was held by all.  Mr. S. was a member of the Oxford Lodge of Odd Fellows and at his request the members of that order from this village united in the funeral ceremonies.  As each member of the Secret Lodges passed by the open tomb, depositing his evergreen spring, the immense assemblage seemed to unite in the homage done to departed worth, and to join as with one accord in the exclamation, "Alas my brother."  The ritualistic ceremony ended, Rev. Mr. Ballou made a few concluding remarks, in the course of which he aptly seized upon the incident of the sunlight breaking through the cloud, as typical of the rising of the good in the great day when the Master shall come to claim his own.  The attendance at the funeral was exceedingly large and embraced Masons, Odd Fellows, and citizens generally from all the surrounding towns, and when the services were concluded all returned to their homes with a feeling of sadness, in the loss of one who has so well and so faithfully borne his part in the struggle of life.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 22, 1877

Marriages

COMSTOCK - DANIELS:  At the Baptist Church, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening December 19th, 1877, by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, Charles E. Comstock and Miss Julia L. Daniels, daughter of A.M. Daniels, Esq. all of Norwich.

NAGEL - COVILLE:  At the Baptist Church, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening, December 19th, 1877, by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, George W. Nagel and Miss Emma W. Coville.  Both of Norwich.

A Double Wedding:  The double wedding which has been a subject of gossip for some time past, occurred at the Baptist Church in this village, on Wednesday evening last.  The parties to this pleasant episode were Charles E Comstock, one of the oldest and most esteemed compositors of the Telegraph office and Miss Julia L. Daniels, the amiable and accomplished daughter of Asa M. Daniels and Geo. W. Nagle and Miss Emma W. Coville, a niece of Mr. Daniels.  The Church was most beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion with festooned evergreens, and an elaborately arranged arch near the altar from which was suspended an artistically constructed marriage bell composed of smilax and myrtle.  Numerous friends of the parties had received invitations, carriages were sent for the invited guests and long before the hour announced for the ceremony, every seat in the Church was full and the aisles, gallery and entrances were densely packed, and many went away unable to obtain admission.  At eight o'clock the wedding party entered, preceded by J.B Cook and W. Olin Sternberg, of the Telegraph, office and followed by E. Greenman and E.L. Nash of the Alert Hose Co., as ushers, the organ playing a wedding march. The brides were beautifully and richly attired in suits alike, the dresses being of a bronze color and the material a heavy silk, cut en train, and trimmed with rich velvet to match.  The brief and impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Haynes assisted by Rev. Mr. Scoville and at its conclusion the party passed from the Chruch, amid the murmured wishes of future happiness in their new relations.

After the ceremony at the Church, an informal reception was given at the house, of Mr. Daniels, where a large number of friends assembled to offer their congratulations to the happy couples.

A pleasant incident of the occasion was the fact that Mrs. L.L. Comstock, the mother of Charlie Comstock, was not only celebrating the nuptials of her youngest son, but the anniversary of her 71st birthday.

The presents were numerous and costly and strong proofs of the popular esteem in which the parties are held by their many friends, all of whom unite in wishing them favoring tide, propitious winds and a prosperous and pleasant voyage as they sail down the great sea of life.

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DENNISON - HOLCOMB:  At the residence of I.H. Follett on Cortland St. on Thursday, December 20th, 1877, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, D. Spencer Dennison of Albany [Albany Co. NY], to Miss Ella M. Holcomb of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

A very pleasant party occurred at the residence of Isaac H. Follett on Cortland Street on Thursday afternoon last, the occasion being the marriage of D. Spencer Dennison of Albany, N.Y. to Miss Ella M. Holcomb, a sister of Mr. Follett's wife.  There were nearly fifty invited guests in attendance, a large number of presents bestowed and a season of rare enjoyment prevailed.  At 6:30 the happy couple took the train for Albany, the home of the groom.

Deaths

MATHEWSON:  At East Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 16th of diptheria, sick only four days, Viola M. [Mathewson], only daughter of Phillip and Mary Mathewson, aged 2 years 1 month and 10 days.

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CANNON:  Died at Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th, Benjmain Cannon, Esq., aged 59 years.

Born at Cannonsville, Delaware County, [NY], June 11, 1818.  Mr. Cannon first left home to spend a few months at school in Homer and Great Bend.  He entered Oxford Academy in 1835, at the age of 17, where he studied two years, then joined the Sophomore class of Union College, graduating in 1840.  After finishing his college course, he spent about a year in the law office of Judge Amasa J. Parker, at Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].  He continued his studies for two years with Henry VanDerLyn, Esq., of Oxford, and was admitted to the bar in New York City in the year 1843.  During the next year occurred his marriage with Miss Anna M. Daughter of Mr. Epaphras Miller of Oxford, a union since fully justified by many long years of almost uninterrupted happiness.  Remaining at Oxford in the practice of his profession until 1850, during which time he was appointed Examiner in Chancery.  He removed to Cannonsville, where he resided until elected County Clerk of Delaware County in 1853, being re-elected in 1856.  Returning to Cannonsville in 1859, he passed the intervening years until 1873 with his family at "Chestnut Point," a delightful home on the banks of the Delaware and encompassed with every evidence, which a taste for whatever is desirable in art and nature could add to the unusually attractive surroundings.  There he spent his leisure during the intervals of legal duties, in the cultivation of intellectual pursuits, "Trimming the flowers of literature with the dry mosses of the law."  In the spring of 1873, Mr. Cannon again and finally left Cannonsville for Oxford, where he has since lived, having purchased the residence formerly occupied by the late Ira Willcox.  After an illness of a little more than two weeks, "he breathed out his life gently as an infant sinking to rest," and his quiet and peaceful death was a fit ending for a pure and beautiful life.  He was a true Christian, an example of rare worth and excellence of character from childhood to age, and his family, the church and society are called upon to part with a friend, they can illy afford to spare.  Singularly delicate sensibilities, a refined literary taste and a peculiar enjoyment in the study of architecture were prominent features in his character, while his general manners and generous sympathy combined with the highest integrity endeared him to a large circle of friends.  He was for many years an active and influential member of the Presbyterian Church, was found in his place at the Sabbath School and Prayer meeting, whenever health permitted.  Three surviving children with the bereaved widow unite in mingling with their grief for his death.  Sincere thanksgivings for the precious memories that come to them from such a father and husband.

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In our last issue, an announcement of the death of Chas. L. Baker appeared in our North Norwich locals, but the high standing of the deceased calls for more than a passing notice.  He was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], but lived for a large portion of his life at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], where he won hosts of friends by his genial, obliging and courteous disposition.  For nearly a year past he has been the proprietor of the Carpenter House, at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and where he had already called around him a large circle of friends.  His funeral took place on Tuesday last, from the Baptist Church.  He was buried under the rites of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was an honored member, Past Grand Willcox, of the Smyrna Lodge, reading the impressive burial ceremony.  The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.  

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The largest funeral gathering witnessed in this town for many years, was the funeral of Charlie Baker, whose death was announced in the last issue of the Telegraph.  The services were held at the Union Church, which was incapable of seating the number, and many were obliged to go away disappointed.  The concourse of friends and relatives embraced Odd Fellows from Norwich and other towns, who took charge of the remains at the cemetery and buried them according to the ritual of the order.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 20, 1877

Marriages

SNOW - JOHNSON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Nelson L. Snow to Miss Hattie A. Johnson, all of Norwich.

ARMES - HYATT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 18th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Edward P. Armes of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Georgie T  Hyatt of East Guilford.

SHELTON - BOWEN:  In Guilford {Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 13th, by Rev. Mr. Colgrove, Mr. Andrew Shelton to Miss Laura Bowen, all of Guilford.

JANES - CHASE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Wight M. Janes to Mrs. Ursula Chase, both o North  Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

ATWELL - KING:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. George B. Atwell to Miss Effie King, all of Smyrna.

FINCH - WEEKS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Jerome Finch of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss L. Weeks of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

GRANT - HUNTLEY:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. William Huntley, Mr. Charles Grant of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rose E. Huntley of Cincinnatus.

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SCOTT - NEWTON:  At the Congregational Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday evening, December 18th, 1877, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Hugh H. Scott to Miss Loey B. Newton, daughter of Isaac S. Newton, Esq., all of Norwich.

The Congregational Church was the scene of a brilliant wedding on Tuesday evening, the occasion being the marriage of Mr.  Hugh H. Scott to Miss Loey B., the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Isaac S. Newton, Esq.  The church was elegantly festooned with evergreens and in front of the altar was an evergreen arch, from the center of which was suspended an appropriate marriage bell.  The spacious edifice was filled to overflowing with eager and smiling faces, while the grand notes of the organ pealed forth in joyous music appropriate for the occasion.  A few minutes after six o'clock the bridal party marched down the aisle and took their positions in front of the altar, immediately under the arch and bell.  Here the marriage ceremony was quickly and solemnly performed by Rev. Mr. Scoville, after which the happy couple returned to their carriage and the audience dispersed.  The bride was elegantly attired in full dress of light silk and deported herself with modest dignity befitting the occasion.  As the youthful pair stood before the altar to unite their destinies through life the prayers of hundreds of friends in the audience united with the benediction of the clergyman in wishing for them a life of happiness and prosperity.

After the ceremony, the bridal party repaired to the residence of Mr. Newton, where refreshments were served to invited guests, and an hour spent in congratulations.  The presents were elegant and numerous and testify to the high estimation in which the bride was held by all her immediate relatives and friends.  At half past seven o'clock tender farewells were spoken, and the happy couple took the train for the South, enroute for the Western part of the State.  The best wishes of the many friends of both will follow them through life.

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Crystal Wedding:  Monday evening, the 17th inst., being the Fifteenth Anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winsor of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] found them a good deal surprised, when, without notice their home was invaded by some seventy-five of their relatives, neighbors and friends, their hands loaded with supplies and their hearts with blessings taking possession of every nook ad corner of the house.  After some hours spent as only hours can be spent on a like occasion, they gathered around a board abundantly spread, to which ample justice was done, and listened to a happy and effective speech from Rev. Mr. Parsons, and a response from Sylvanus Shumway, joined in a prayer thanking the Supreme Giver for the blessings of the past, and invoking benedictions on the future.  Leaving nearly $100 in presents and an abundance of wishes that the married lives of their host and hostess might be crowned with happiness in the future as in the past, they left at a very late hour, fully persuaded that they had had the nearest view of Eden ever obtained on a December night, from Chenango County.

Deaths

WILLCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, Lucy [Willcox] wife of the late Archibald Willcox, aged 83 years.

SMITH:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 22d, Betsey Smith, relict of Beebe Smith, aged 86 years, 9 months and 13 days.

She was a faithful wife, a tender an affectionate mother, a sympathizing friend, always ready to help those who were in need.  She was loved by all in her life, and though gone from us to her reward, she is not forgotten.

SMITH:  At St. Augustine, Florida, Dec. 6th of malarial fever, after a sickness of only five days, Charlotte Smith daughter of the late David Smith of North Pitcher Chenango Co. N.Y. aged about 40 years.

The deceased deserves more than this lonely mention, but we will briefly state that she and her sisters, Cornelia and Eliza, were, as far as we know, the first and only ladies who went from the County to the South, engaged in the philanthropic mission of instructing and educating the newly emancipated slave.  She taught several terms in the colored schools near St Augustine and at Ocala, Marion County, Fla., with fine success.  During the last two years she acted as matron in an asylum of aged and infirm colored females, founded by a generous hearted former slaveholder in St. Augustine and at this post she died, though she had a pleasant northern home to go to.  Her gentleness, intelligence, purity of character and integrity of purpose endeared her to all and commanded regard, even in antagonistic surroundings.

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BAKER:  After an illness f several weeks, Charles L. Baker, proprietor of the Hotel at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] breathed his last on Saturday, aged thirty-four years. Deceased was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] but had spent most of his life in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].  Last spring he leased the Carpenter House in North Norwich which he kept until his death.  He was a young man much respected by all who knew him.  His wife, whom he married about a year ago, and a little son and daughter by his former partner, survive him.

His funeral took place on Tuesday, under the direction of Smyrna Lodge of Odd Fellows of which he was a worthy member.  A special train from this village carried a number of brethren from Oxford and Norwich Lodges who untied with those from Smyrna and Sherburne in the last sad rites.  The large assemblage present moved to the Baptist church, where Rev. Mr. White delivered a feeling discourse, after which the remains were conveyed to the cemetery, preceded by the Odd Fellows, and followed by a large number of relatives and friends, in carriages and on foot.  At the grave, Past Grand Willcox of Smyrna Lodge read the impressive burial service, when the evergreens were deposited in the grave by the brethren during which ceremony the funeral ode was sung by the choir.  Rev. Mr. White then pronounced the benediction and the assemblage dispersed.

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On Thursday evening the 18th instant, his pleasant home four miles south of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] surrounded by his devoted family and friends, our respected townsman, Hon. John Shattuck breathed his last, after an illness of ten days int he sixty-eighth year of his age.

Deceased was a son of David Shattuck who came from Massachusetts in 1797 and settled upon the farm, a portion of which is now owned by John S. Shattuck.  March 18th, 1810, John was born, the family at that time residing in a log house and the same year his father died, leaving his widow with a family of small children to struggle with the toil and deprivations incident to a new country.  Boy and man, he devoted himself to the labors upon the farm and laid the foundation for his after life of usefulness as a model agriculturist.  In 1833, Mr. Shattuck was married to Miss Mary Knapp, daughter of George Knapp and in 1838 settled upon the farm formerly occupied by her father, where he continued to reside until his death.

As a dairyman, Mr. Shattuck's name was a household word throughout the country.  He stood in the front rank of the producers of butter and cheese and his opinions on the management of the dairy had great weight among those engaged in that branch of industry.  He was greatly interested in the success of the County Agricultural Society and has filled the position of its President.  At the meetings and at the annual fairs, no man was more active, or more anxious for the good of the Society than Mr. Shattuck.  From the organization of the County Farmers' Club, three years since, until the annual meeting on Tuesday of last week, he was its able President, and his heart was in the work.  At that meeting a feeling note from him was read, declining a re-election on account of ill health.  At the time of his death he was one of the Executive Board of the State Dairymen's Association and was announced to read a paper before the annual meeting of the Association, now in session in Syracuse, with "Dairy Farming" for his subject.  Several sheets of manuscript of his unfinished address with notes and memoranda were found upon his desk when he was prostrated by his last illness.  He was one of the Commissioners having charge of the dairying department, at the Centennial Exposition last year.  

In politics Mr. Shattuck was a Democrat and had twice been their candidate for the position of Member of Assembly and once for the office of Sheriff, running far ahead of his ticket on every occasion.  Last fall he was the candidate for Superintendent of the Poor, leading his ticket some two hundred.

Last fall he made an extended trip through the Western States, accompanied by his wife, and our readers will remember the interesting letters from him, which from time to time appeared in the Union.  It is supposed that while on that journey he contracted the germs of the disease which developed itself two weeks since - malarial fever - terminating in typhoid.  he bore his sufferings with fortitude, retaining his consciousness until within an hour of his death, arranging his matters and giving directions as to the details of his funeral.

In the death of Mr. Shattuck, his community sustains a great loss, which is felt by all classes alike.  "A good man has gone" was the one remark heard when the sad news of his death reached our village, and this is the feeling wherever he was known.  In his intercourse with the world, he was frank and courteous, genial and companionable; in his dealings, upright and honorable "his word was as good as his bond." He was a friend to the poor and unfortunate, a kind neighbor in sickness and in health.  As was remarked by the pastor, in his funeral discourse "he was every inch a man."

Funeral services were held at the homestead on Sunday, and the unusually large attendance of sympathizing friends from this and adjoining towns evinced the estimation in which deceased was held by the community at large.  Services were conducted by Rev. D. Ballou of Utica, long an intimate personal friend of Mr. Shattuck and family, who gave a brief sketch of his life and pronounced an appropriate eulogy, in an eloquent and impressive manner.  A long line of carriages, containing relatives and friends, with a delegation from Oxford Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which deceased was a member, followed the remains to the cemetery in this village, where they were met by members of the Norwich lodge of Masons, to which he also belonged and by members of Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows. A large number of people had already assembled in the cemetery grounds, and as the mournful cortege moved to the family lot, many an eye was dimmed by the unbidden tear.  In pursuance with his request, he was buried with Masonic honors, Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Chaplain of this lodge, opening the services with prayer, followed by Past Master H.D Mallory, who rendered the burial service in a clear and distinct voice and in an easy manner, Rev. D. Ballou offered the closing prayer.  The singing was under the direction of A. Cary.  Oxford, Smyrna, Sherburne and Norwich Lodges of Odd Fellows were represented.

Deceased leaves surviving him, his wife and one son, David Shattuck, who have the sympathies of all in their affliction.  LeRoy Shattuck, Esq., of this village is the only surviving brother of deceased and is some ten years his senior.

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We regret to learn that our old and esteemed friend, Carl Aug. Kohler, formerly of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], died suddenly at his residence in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the morning of the 8th inst.  Mr. Kohler was born in Sweden and came to this country when about twenty-one years of age.  he located in Cortland in 1853 and was actively engaged in business while there.  In 1864 he was mainly instrumental in establishing the Cortland Democrat, the party at that time being without an organ in the County - the funds for which were largely contributed by him, and for a time he edited the paper and conducted its business with marked ability, although it was to him a new occupation.  In 1869 he removed to Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], and accepted a clerkship in the prison, which position he held until a change of administration took place, four or five years ago, when he removed to Syracuse.  Deceased was a Democrat of the old school and an enthusiastic worker in behalf of he principles of his party, an intelligent, genial gentleman, a steadfast friend and an honest man.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 21, 1855

Marriages

At Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. Mr. Hammond, Mr. D.W.C. Johnson to Miss Catherine H. Litner.

At Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. I. Casler, Mr. George McRorie of Springfield, to Miss Ann Wikoff of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th Inst. by Rev. M.C. Manning, Mr. Charles R. Chamberlain to Miss Mary A. Shelland both of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. Mr. Comfort, Mr. Edwin Eckerson to Miss Henrietta Thompson, both of Clarksville [Albany Co. NY].

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. S. Goodman, Mr. James L. Walker of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Annie M. Clark, daughter of A.H. Clark.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th inst. Mr. Jacob Waldradt, aged 83 years nine months and one day.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th ult. of apoplexy, Mr. Ebenezer Foote in the 83d year of his age.

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 27th, of consumption, Catharine [Doolittle] wife of Zina Doolittle and daughter of Mr. John Phillips, of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], aged 24 years.

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General John E. Brackett, who died suddenly in this City on the 25th inst. at the age of forty-two years was the son of the late James Brackett, Esq and was born in Cherry Valley [Otsego Co.] in the State of New York on the 12th of June 1812.  At an early age, he entered the military School at West Point and graduated with distinguished honor in June 1832.

He was soon after stationed at Augusta in the State of Georgia and had the command of the arsenal near that city, during the stormy period of Southern nullification with orders from General Scott to fire the building and blow up the arsenal, provided the place could not be held against the enemy, who were momentarily expected to attack it.  But the storm blew over without active hostilities, and Lieutenant Brackett with his command was dispatched upon various services in the South, and at one time commanded the gallant body of soldiers who were afterwards, under Major Dade, cut off almost to a man by the Indians in Florida.  When the news reached young Brackett of the tragical fate of his old comrades in arms, he made immediate application to re-enter the army, having previously resigned his commission on account of his exemption from active duty.

But the Florida war closed before his new commission was actually received, and he commenced the study of law in his native village, which, after being admitted to the Bar, he continued to practice, as a profession for a number of years.  He removed to Rock Island sometime during the year 1839 and devoted himself to his profession until the war with Mexico broke out, when he renewed his application for an officer's commission in the army. About this time, his health became seriously impaired, and it was thought a voyage at sea would materially benefit him.  An opportunity was soon offered him, both of serving his country and trying the experiment of an ocean voyage upon his health.  Col. Stephenson was dispatched by the government with a regiment to sail around the cape to California and take possession of that country and Mr. Brackett joined the expedition as Captain of one of the companies.  While in this service he held command of the garrison at Sonoma, which he fortified as well against the common enemy as the Indians who were beginning to make serious depredations in the Northern part of California.

While at Sonoma, Captain Brackett was elected a member of the first Territorial Legislature of California and in this capacity drafted some of the most important laws for the government of the territory.

On the 11th day of April 1850, he was elected by the Legislature, Major General of the Second Military Division of the State, and after receiving his commission from Governor Burnett did much towards reducing to a condition of order and tranquility the distracted affairs of that distant and fast-growing Territory.

About four years ago, he returned to his old home in our midst with his constitution more feeble than ever.  He bore his various bodily sufferings with amazing fortitude and died as he had lived with the most implicit faith in a better future.

To the highest attainments of the scholar, Gen. Brackett united those qualities of honor and integrity, which gained him the esteem of all who knew him.  In the practice of his profession as well as in the various offices of public trust, both civil and military, which he filled, he gave the most unequivocal testimony of his capacity and integrity.  His mind was richly stored with knowledge derived from many languages which he read and understood in the original.  Only those who have perused the manuscripts he left behind him, which he never wished to have published during his lifetime, can form a proper judgement of either the extent or variety of his mental acquisitions.

During the last few years of his life, he was obliged in a great measure to suspend his favorite studies on account of his severe bodily afflictions.  for several days previous to his death, he was conscious of his approaching dissolution, and conversed about it with cheerfulness and a mind evidently prepared for the change.  On the day preceding his departure, he told his brothers he was liable to be taken off at any moment but persisted in refusing to have anyone sit up with him at night or be present with him in his last moments.  He did not appear, however, on that day to be near the final goal than for several days previous, but a few hours before his death conversed as usual with his friends.   Rock Island Advertiser

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, April 3, 1847

Marriages

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on 21st ult. by Rev. L. Bolton, Mr. George J. Philips to Miss Maria A. Barnard, all of Milford.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 18th by the Rev. Mr. Fulton, Mr. Van Rensselaer Voorhees to Miss Lydia Cronner.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th inst. by H.G. Hardin Esq., Mr. David Z. Curtiss to Miss Martha M. Brooks.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. J. Shank, Alfred Brownell to Eliza Ann Reynolds.

Also, on the 4th inst. by the same, Silas Manzer to Miss Asenath Hubbard.

Deaths

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 26th ult. Mrs. Phebe [Scribner] wife of Mr. Andrew Scribner in the 72d year of her age.

On the 30th ult at the residence of Clark D. Parshall in Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Alfred C. [Shepard], of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], aged 19 years.

In Frankfort, Herkimer Co. [NY] on the 11th ult, Rev. Benjamin Harvey, aged 111 years, a soldier of the Revolution.

A young man by the name Daniel Burton, son of John Burton of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] when on his way home from a chopping bee late on Friday night 26th ult was frozen to death, when within a hundred rods of his father's house.  His body was found on Sunday morning.  An inquest was held over his body by Coroner Graves of this village and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts elicited.1

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 7, 1869

Marriages

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], June 29th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Wm. S. Cook to Miss Louisa J. Edmonds both of West Oneonta.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. J.W. Smith, Wm. B. Fowler of Otego, to Miss Emma Blakely of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

At Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], June 24, by Rev. A. McMaster, Mr. Granville G. Beers to Miss Jennie E. Spencer, both of Rockdale.

Deaths

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], June 23, Eliza A. [Kelley] aged 22 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], April 11, suddenly, Joshua L. [Hakes] twin son of Elihu and Mary Hakes in the 20th year of his age.

At her residence in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], June 26, of cancer, Polly [Jacobs] wife of David Jacobs in the 61st year of her age.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], June 22, after a lingering illness, Capt. William Snow, aged 80 years.

Major Garrison Filkins an old and highly respected citizen of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], died on the 26th ult. aged 78.  He had been a resident of the town for nearly sixty years and was a veteran of the war of 1812.

About 8 o'clock on Monday evening June 28th, Thomas Ryan came to his death by drowning, in Mead's Pond, about two miles north of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  It appears that he and Charles Hall and a son of Mr. Hall went out in a boat to take a ride on the pond.  The boat leaked, but no danger was apprehended until they got about in the center of the pond when the boat was capsized, and they were all thrown into the water.  Ryan struck out for the shore, disregarding the advice of his companions to hang to the boat and when about half-way between the boat and shore became exhausted and sank in the water, probably from the effects of cramp.  His body was recovered about 12 o'clock the same night.  Telegraph

News Item

Found:  The remains of Mianda Winton, who left her home on the night of May 31st, was found June 29th, in the woods about twenty rods east of the Elm Grove bridge, near the Butternut creek [Otsego Co. NY] in a state of putrid decomposition.  The body had probably been there some three weeks or more.  No more secluded hiding place could have been selected.  Coroner C. W. Fox held an inquest on the 30th.  The verdict of the jury was that she came to her death by either of the three causes, hemorrhage, exhaustion, or disease of the brain. There was not much evidence evinced that would go to show that she committed suicide by an incision of the throat, or any other part of the body, and there was no evidence shown that could attach any blame to the friends of the deceased, but on the contrary, that she had been treated kindly by them and others not connected with the family.  Miss Winton had been a lunatic for the last four years, which accounts for this rash act of hers.  Her great aim was to starve herself, rather than to commit suicide in any other way, which was probably the case.  Her principle employment in her younger days was school teaching, which she performed with credit to herself and a great benefit to mankind.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 19, 1877

Marriages

Dec. 12:  At the house of Leroy Emerson, by Rev. Mr. Pease, Miss Maggie Johnson to Dewight Pomeroy all of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

Dec. 5:  At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], at the house of Francis Ward by Rev. Hobart Cooke, of Morris, Deland A. Harding and Miss Mary A. Ward, both of Butternuts.

Hank Doliver has taken unto himself a life partner in the person of Miss Lillie Hopkins.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 13, 1853

Death

John F. Perkins, Coroner, held an inquest on the 2d inst. on the body of Daniel Doliver who was found dead in the road about half a mile from West Oneonta on the Mill Creek road, the deceased resided in the town of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].  The Jury returned a verdict that he came to his death by the too free use of ardent spirits.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 21, 1877

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], October 30th, by Rev  H.H. Allen, Thomas A. Maynard ad Mary Hortense Pierce.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], December 19th, at the home of the bride by Rev. E.W. Lockwood, Sanford A. Shepherd and Lucy E. Gallup, daughter of D.W. Gallup.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], December 19th, at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.H. Allen, James W. Carpenter and Jennie I. McDonald.

Writing a marriage notice for one's own brother is sort of a ticklish job, and yet we know how the fellow will feel toward us if we should fail to do it, and then likely as not our new sister would never forgive us.  The marriage of James W Carpenter and Jennie I. McDonald occurred Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's home, on Walnut St.  A limited number of relatives and immediate friends were present.  Everything passed off pleasantly.  Mr. and Mrs.  McDonald have the happy faculty of making their guests feel comfortable and having a wedding in the house didn't disarrange matters at all.  We have always entertained a good opinion of Jim, and now give him credit of possessing as much good judgment as the rest of the family.  This is our first sister, and we confess to being proud of her.  We have already congratulated them both, kissed the bride, and thank fortune they won't expect us to do it on paper.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego  Co. NY], December 13th, Grace L. [Pratt] daughter of G.L. Pratt, aged 6 years, 4 months and 8 days.

Mr. Jacob Multer, aged 69 years died in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], Saturday, Dec. 8th.  Mr. Multer was the founder of the Schenevus Monitor, which he sold out some months ago to its present editor. [Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 19, 1877]

Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY:  Mr. Multer was buried from the M.E. church on Saturday of last week.  Although confined to his residence for many months, he will be greatly missed by the citizens of this place. While editor of the Monitor he did very much for Schenevus, always speaking encouraging words to those who tried to help themselves, and in every good work Mr. Multer was willing to lend a helping hand. 

Mrs. Bennett, relict of the late Moses Bennett, was also buried on Saturday last. These two persons were among the oldest inhabitants in town and were much respected by those who knew them best. 

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 20, 1877

Deaths

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, Mrs. Conrad Rickard, aged 82 years.

In Binghamton, [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 13th, at the residence of her son-in-law, O.L. Stevens, Mrs. Ann Lamb aged 73 years, 1 month and 20 days.  The remains were taken to McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 20th, Mr. G.H. Perkins, in the 39th year of his age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, Lucy [Wilcox], wife of the late Archibald Wilcox, aged 83 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9th, Mrs. Mary St. John, aged 86 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 18thg, Hon. John Stattuck, aged 68 years.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 18th, Mr. Harvey McCuller, aged 85 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 20, 1877

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's grandparents in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], December 12th, 1877, by Rev. Dr. Lord, Lionel Herbert Cooke of New York and Fanny Greene Graves of this village [Cooperstown]

At the residence of Dr. Beach, Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 13th, 1877, by Rev. Walter Fry, Franklin H. Sherwood and Jennie L. Groat, both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At Rock Falls, Ill. November 24, 1877, Philip Dillenbeck and Emma M. Stone, of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At his home in Taylortown [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 13th, '77, Henry Gibbs, aged 79 years. The funeral took place Monday Dec. 17th and the remains were buried in Fly Creek Cemetery [Otsego Co. NY].

In Hindsville, Schoharie Co. [NY], Dec. 9th, Geo. C. Gaylord aged 42 years, formerly of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY]

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 2d, David Mead in the 91st year of his age.

In Schenevus, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY', Dec. 13th, Mary Bennett, relict of moses Bennett, aged 70 years, 5 mos.

In Elk Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th, '77, Mary [Kelley] wife of Daniel Kelley, aged 79 years, 9 days.

In Westford, Dec. 8th, Carrie A. Bedeal, aged 30 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], at the residence of his daughter, Dec. 5th after a short illness, Caleb Patchem aged 78 years.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 10th, Martin Springer aged 75 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Corative [Hurlbutt wife of John Hurlbutt, aged 71 years and 6 months.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 21, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Frank Shepard, Harriet [Smith] relict of Caleb F. Smith, in the 69th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, February 14, 1855

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley Otsego Co. NY], on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Elder Pierce, Mr. Austin Brazee of Chicago, to Miss Mary M. Smith, daughter of Mrs. Ezekiel Smith of this town.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. L. Casler, Mr. Wm. H. Krum to Miss Eliza A. Champin, both of Stark, Herkimer Co. [NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 30, 1869

Marriage

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 22d, by the Rev. N. Palmer, Mr. Norman J. Farmer to Miss Sarah M. Siple, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], June 15th, Arthur H. [Birdsall] only son of Smith and Martha Birdsall, aged 9 months.

The Rev. Lorenzo Bolton, one of the best men and most faithful ministers in the Baptist denomination in this county, died at Mohawk [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 11th ult, having resided there since April 1864.  He was born in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] in 1818 and was settled over the Baptist church at Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Mrs. Mary Countryman died at the residence of her daughter in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst., aged 102 years.  For sixty years she was a resident of Springfield [Otsego Co NY].  She retained in a remarkable degree her mental and physical powers and it was just before her death that her hair began to turn gray.

Mr. Edward Loomis was found dead in his bed in the residence of his son in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Monday morning, June 21syt.  He retired at night as usual and was heard to get up at about 4 o'clock.  At 5 o'clock on going to his room he was found dead.  Deceased was 92 years of age and was one of the first settlers of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], where he had resided until within a short time.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 12, 1877

Marriages

Nov. 14:  At the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. T.A. Scott, John F. Mather and Miss Maggie H. Elliott, all of Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Dec. 6:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Jane Elliott aged 65 years and 2 months.

Mr. David Mead died yesterday, Dec. 2 at the residence of his son, Northrup mead at the age of 90 years.  He was one of the oldest members of the Baptist Church in this place, having been a member about thirty-three years (Mt. Vision, Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 9, 1853

Deaths

On Friday, the 14th ult. Jacob Weaver residing about 6 miles northwest of Johnstown [Fulton Co. NY] was found dead in his own house.  He was a bachelor and lived alone. He was found on his knees upon the bed with his head lying upon one arm.  Coroner Hollenbeck held an inquest on the body and the verdict of the jury was that he died in a fit of apoplexy. The supposition is that he died on Wednesday night.  Binghamton Republic

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 16, 1853

Marriage

At Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Theodore Marvin of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Minerva Soule of Milford Centre.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 23, 1853

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 16, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. George Figger of Oneonta to Miss Rebecca Wilson of Davenport, Del. Co. [NY].

Death

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 31, 1853, of consumption, Mrs. Jane E. [Scofield] wife of Mr. William H. Scofield, aged 31 years.

She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and in the darkest, saddest hour, triumphed over man's last enemy, death, by exhibiting a faith in the soul's immortality clear, bright and glorious.  She has left husband, children and friends to whom she had endured herself by many amiable dualities of heart and acts of kindness during her life.

At a special meeting of the Oneonta Tent No. 567 I.O. of R. of which Mr. Scofield is a member, it was resolved that we deeply sympathize with our afflicted brother and that while he remembers with grief the irreparable loss he has sustained, we  hope he will not forget that he has a band of brothers who will rally around him, willing each and all to share his grief and lighten his burden, until called here by the high Chief Ruler to meet the glorified spirit of her he loved in the Tent of everlasting peace.

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The Binghamton Republican says:  On Saturday 12th inst. a party of young men started from Castle Creek with their guns, to hunt.  About noon they halted and one of the number, a Mr. Simmons, put a cap on his gun. While doing so it discharged and the load (buck shot) entered one of the legs just below the knee of a son of Mr. Josiah West Jr., 20, Castle Creek. The wounded man was sitting on a fence about six feet from the muzzle of Simmon's gun.  His leg bled profusely.  He was carried home and Dr. Brooks of this village sent for, but the pain and loss of blood was so great that he died about 11 o'clock in the evening of the same day.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 14, 1877

Marriage

Last Tuesday morning Miss Julia Gates of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], accompanied by her brother, Will, left for Omaha, Neb.  Miss Gates goes there to become the bride of Mr. S.F. Donnelly, the city editor of an Omaha daily and formerly of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].  The wedding will occur, we understand, on Saturday of this week.  Miss Gates is a model young lady and will be missed very much by her associates in this town.  Franklin Register of Dec. 6.  We always had fears that "Sam" would get into trouble when he went West and now it seems he has Binghamton Times.  But every cautious man closes the Gates after him and Sam has exercised his usual good sense.

Death

Tuesday of this week Andrew Moore, an old and respected citizen of Edson's Corners [Otsego Co. NY], was killed under the following circumstances.  With a Mr. Rathbone he had been cutting trees. They sawed one large tree and then engaged in removing a piece of fence.  While they were working at this, the wind blew and the tree fell, striking both men.  Mr. Moore was killed almost instantly and Mr. Rathbone severely injured.  Both gentlemen saw the tree falling and attempted to get out of the way.

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, NY (December 1877)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 12, 1877

Deaths

BROWN:  In Yazoo City, Miss., Oct. 15th, Cyrus M. [Brown] son of Dr. C.N. Brown, aged 11 years.

SELDEN:  Nellie Selden, daughter of J.F. Selden, Esq., of Williamstown, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], came to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on a visit to her relative, Mrs. W.H. Van Wagener, about three weeks since, and soon after her arrival was taken sick with scarlet fever.  After a long and severe attack, death came to her relief on Friday evening last.  Her age was five and a half years, and she was a very handsome, bright and active child.  Her remains were taken to Williamstown Saturday for interment amid the sorrows and sympathies of a large circle of friends.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 13, 1877

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Edward L. Warren.

In Willett [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 20th, at the residence of her son-in-law, L.B. Covey, Mrs. Mary Edwards, aged 84 years, formerly of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

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Funeral of Rev. Dr. J.V. Van Ingen

The funeral services of the Rev. Dr. J.V Van Ingen was quite largely attended at Zion Church [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday of last week, although the day was rainy and disagreeable.  Previous to the service the casket containing the remains was opened in the vestibule of the Church, where those entering could look upon him they loved in life for the last time.  The Church was appropriately decked in mourning and many rich floral tributes were seen, which kind friends had brought and placed beside the venerated dead, as tokens of respect to his many noble Christian virtues.  Among the latter we noticed a large and beautiful cross composed of rare and lovely flowers, a love offering from Mrs. John H. Sherwood and daughter, of New York city.  We also noticed among these tributes a magnificent floral pillow, composed of camelias, in the center of which was the word "faithful" in English pinks.

Among the clergy present were Rev. Dr. Gibson, of Utica; Rev Dr. Park, of Binghamton; Rev. Mr. Smith, of Jamaca, L.I.; Rev. Mr. Duff, of Oxford; Rev. Mr. Loveridge, of Norwich; Rev. Mr. Randolph, of Sherburne; and Rev. Mr. Bell of Waterville.  We also noticed in the congregation, Mr. John H. Sherwood of New York a life-long friend of the deceased and other friends of the family from out of town.

At the proper time during the service, Dr. Gibson arose and delivered an extemporaneous eulogy upon the life and services of the venerated dead.  He paid a warm and glowing tribute to his great character as a man of profound knowledge, a devout and humble Christian Soldier and one who was possessed of indomitable courage, energy and perseverance in any and all things that went to benefit mankind.

The body was taken from the Church to Sylvan lawn Cemetery and deposited in the large and beautiful burial plot belonging to John H. Sherwood, who, during the life of the Doctor, offered him the privilege of taking his last rest there, which was accepted by him.

Thus another link is broken that bound us to the past.  Thus, another great man has fallen asleep in Christ, and the many Christian virtues he possessed, and the knowledge and goodness he imparted to all will last way down in the future of time and will be an enduring monument to his blessed name and memory.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 13, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's parents at Seward [Schoharie Co. NY], on Wednesday, Dec. 5th, by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Irvin A. Tillapaugh of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], and Clara Maguire of the former place.

Deaths

In the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7 after a somewhat protracted and painful illness, Mrs. Delia A. Taylor wife of Allen Taylor, aged 47 years.  The funeral was largely attended from the home Monday, Dec. 10th.

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Caleb Thayer, whose death Dec. 4th, 1877, was published in our last issue, was born in the town of Hardwick, Worcester Co. Mass., Jan. 28, 1799.  He moved with his family to this State in the year 1829 and settled in the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] in the same neighborhood in which he continued to reside until his death.  In his early residence in this town, he was engaged in the manufacture of lead pipe and for quite a number of years traveled over this and the adjoining counties putting down the same, but after new processes were invented by which it could be manufactured much cheaper and better, he gave this up and devoted himself to farming.

Mr. Thayer was descended from an old family, many members of which served in the war of the Revolution with distinction.  A near relative of his, Hiram Thayer, was impressed by the British on board a man-of-war in 1803 and was detained until after the close of war when he was discharged.  A brother still survives at the green old age of 84, who served his country faithfully in the war of 1812.  He resides in Springfield.  Mr. Thayer was descended from a long-lived ancestry and inheriting a vigorous constitution which his temperate and industrious habits tended well to preserve, he was enabled with very little physical suffering and a mind unimpaired to reach a ripe old age to which very few now attain.  His was truly a busy life; time to him was too precious to be squandered in idleness or dissipation; to those who were willing to work he was ever ready to extend a helping hand in their misfortunes, but for the idle and shiftless he had no charity to bestow.  Social in his disposition he enjoyed with zest the society of his friends and neighbors, many of whom often came to him for advice and often times have I heard the remarks made that when he told a story there was no use of telling it over again for the "aroma" was gone.  In his intercourse with his fellow men, and in all his business relations, he was ever guided by principals of right and justice.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1877

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 15, 1877

Marriages

HEMENWAY - HEELY:  At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. A. Hemenway, Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 12th, by Rev. G.M. Foster, Miss Esther Hemenway to Mr. B. Heely of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH - WEDGE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. Wm. H. Sawtelle of Nineveh, Mr. C. Eugene Smith of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella M. Wedge of Afton.

A matrimonial event most enjoyable and brilliant was celebrated at the residence of the bride's father in Afton, on Wednesday last.  The party was large and the presents numerous and costly.  C. Eugene Smith, of Coventry, and Miss M. Wedge, of Afton, the two most interested, were the happiest, probably, of all the merry party. The congratulations of the occasion were most hearty, and the best wishes of hosts of friends will follow the youthful couple through life's journey on which they have now entered.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent a day or two of their honeymoon with friends in Norwich.  Mr. Smith is a nephew of Dr. H.H. Beecher, and he set the "old bach" a wholesome example.  Dr., go and do likewise.

OTTAWAY - DENISON:  At the residence of Mr. Terwilleger, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. George R. Ottaway of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nellie S. Denison of Westville, N.Y. [Franklin Co. NY].

Deaths

MARKWICK:  At the residence of Samuel Markwick, Antwerp, N.J. December 6th, Abby [Markwick] wife of B.F. Markwick, aged 36 years.  The deceased was formerly a resident of Pharsalia, Chenango Co. N.Y.

IRELAND:  Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  John D. Ireland departed this life on Friday evening last, at the age of sixty-seven. The deceased had suffered with cancers upon the throat and face for over a year past. About four months since one was removed from the interior of the lower lip, but not effectually, returning again soon after, while another cancer appeared upon the throat, which at last terminated in his death.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Union Valley, on Sunday, at two o'clock P.M.  There was a very large gathering of friends and relatives present.  Rev. N.S. Reynolds conducted the funeral services. The deceased was a kind and indulgent parent and a respectable citizen.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.

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Hon. John Shattuck died at his residence in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at 7 o'clock on Thursday evening, in the sixty-eight year of his age.  This announcement will sound harshly to the great mass of the people of this county, but to the businessmen and others of this town who have so recently met Mr. S. upon our streets it will come with fearful suddenness.

Mr. Shattuck was a son of David Shattuck, who emigrated from Connecticut to this town in 1797, settling upon the old homestead, now owned by John S. Shattuck.  The subject of this notice was born March 18, 1810.  He received but a meagre common school education and his youth was spent in toil upon the farm.  When he arrived at manhood, he married Mary Knapp, a daughter of George Knapp.  In 1839 he settled upon the farm on which he ever since resided and where he died.  His ambition was to do whatever he undertook well, and hence he was not content with barely skimming the surface of the soil, but he was a man of experiment, and to this habit the farmers of Chenango County and the state as well, are indebted for many practical developments in the science of farming, which have tended greatly to enhance the reputation of his class in this county, especially in the dairy department.  He believed that Chenango County could produce the best butter and cheese of any section, and in his own practice he verified his theory, and he seemed to have but little patience with other farmers that would not do as well as he, for he believed that any man had but to will, and he had the power to accomplish almost anything within the scope of man's ability  Thus he was a leading spirit of his class and was looked to as an example worthy of emulation of all young agriculturalists.  He was the President of the Farmers' Club since its organization and on Tuesday last, by a note from his sickbed, he declined a re-election to that position on account of his poor health. He has also been President of the Chenango Agricultural Society and under his management the society never failed to be successful.  Of his agricultural success Mr. Shattuck was justly pound.  Leading in this important branch, it was but natural that his fellow citizens should look to him as a candidate of political preferment, and hence he was once the candidate of his party for Sheriff of the county.  In 1856 he was the opponent of Hon. Ansel Berry, for the Assembly, but of course was swallowed up in the general ruin that wrecked the Democratic party that year.  In 1878, he was again a candidate for the same office and came within 137 votes of an election. At the late election he was a candidate for Superintendent of the Poor and came within 290 votes of an election, thus running some two hundred ahead of his ticket.  He has also occasionally been a candidate for town office, but unfortunately the fates were against him owing to the large minority in which his party has been in this county during nearly a quarter of a century, but the frequency with which his name has been mentioned in connection with official positions as the man most likely to succeed, shows the high regard in which was held by his party associates and the public generally.

In social life, also, Mr. Shattuck was a genial whole-souled man, whose society was couated by his friends and acquaintances.  wherever he was he had a pleasing faculty to make not only himself but all who came within his influence feel perfectly at home.  He was also a man of sterling integrity, known and recognized as such by all who had an intimate or business acquaintance with him.

Though moving ostensibly in the quiet sphere of a farmer, he exercised a large influence in all public affairs and never failed when called upon to declare his convictions upon the passing events.

He was occasionally called upon to make political speeches and in them showed himself to be a good reader and a marked observer of passing events.  His advice upon agricultural topics have been widely published with approval.  He was advertised as one of the leading speakers at the State Dairyman's Association to be held at Syracuse next week.  He was also one of the Commissioners at the Centennial Exposition last year, having particular charge of the Dairying department.

But he has passed away.  Like the strong oak in the forest, he was not able to bend and let the shaft pass by him.  In a visit to the West last Fall, he became a prey to the malaria of the section which he visited and has not been able to throw it off, though he has been able to be around and about his business.  A little over a week since he was prostrated with sickness which in a few days developed in typhoid fever which hastily terminated.  He seemed to be aware of his approaching end and quietly made every arrangement for it even to the details of his funeral.  He was a member of the Masonic order, and in pursuance with his request he will be buried by Norwich lodge, of which he was a member, assisted by neighboring lodges.  He was also a member of the Odd Fellows, who will participate in the burial services.  His funeral will take place from his late residence on Sunday next at eleven o'clock, A.M. The Masonic and Odd Fellow Fraternities will assemble at their lodge rooms and meet the funeral procession just below the cemetery, receiving the body of their deceased brother from the hands of the committee and bearers who will accompany it from the house.

His death has robbed society of one who has discharged his trust faithfully.  His neighbor was alike remembered with himself and in his everyday life he practiced the Christian virtues of his profession, ever extending the hand of friendship and brotherly love to all.  Death receives him and quietly severs him with its charitable bosom.  His survivors mourn him as a true friend, a kind neighbor and an honest man, one whose memory will ever be green in the minds of all who knew him.

He leaves surviving him, his wife, and one son, David Shattuck, to which with other relations and friends our whole community turn with sympathy and affection in their hour of bereavement.

Vital Records, Chenango County, December 1877

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 13, 1877

Marriages

HEADY - EDWARDS:  At the residence of F. Edwards in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. Mr. Moore of Brooklyn, Mr. Duane B. Heady of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eva L. Edwards.

BRONSON - DAVIS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 4th, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Samuel D Bronson of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss S. Lavern Davis  of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

McNEIL - WHITE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frederick B. McNeil to Mrs. Susan White all of Oxford.

Deaths

ALLEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 12th, Mr. John S. Allen in the 58th year of his age.

John S Allen, for several years a resident of this village and formerly proprietor of a hotel in North Norwich, died at the residence of Joseph Smith, on Wednesday morning in the fifty-eighth year of his age after a lingering illness.

MARQUIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 8th of membranous croup, Bessie [McNeil] youngest daughter of James B and Della A. Marquis, aged 20 months and 13 days.

SELDEN:  At the residence of W.H. Van Wagenen in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, of scarlet fever, Nellie [Selden] daughter of J.F Selden, Esq. of Williamstown, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], aged 5 years and 6 months.

UNDERWOOD:  In Napoli, Cattaraugus Co. [NY], Nov. 22d, Mr. Daniel S. Underwood in the 73d year of his age, formerly of this County.

Variety Wedding:  On Tuesday evening the 4th inst., a large number of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.W Aylesworth to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their marriage.  The gifts presented were useful and appropriate, many of them beautiful and valuable.  Supper was served in good style; oyster in abundance, also cake of many kinds loaded the tables.  After the gifts had been presented and the remarks accompanying them responded to singing and prayer closed the exercises and the party dispersed, feeling that it had been a happy occasion, and one long to be remembered.

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Mrs. Cynthia M. Benedict, third daughter of Charles Hyde, Esq. of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], was born July 14th, 1826.  She married Mr. S.S. Benedict, February 14th, 1849, with whom she lived fourteen years.  Two children came into their home; a daughter, who now lies in the Cemetery at Canton, Pa., and a son, Frederick, who is now engaged in business in Ypsilanti, Mich., where Mrs. Benedict died in the early morning of Monday, December 3d, at the age of 51 years.  Mr. Benedict died in the United States service of yellow fever in May 1864.  He found a soldier's grave on Arlington Heights.  During most of their life together, their home was at Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.].  Since the death of her husband, her time has been divided between her sister at East Saginaw, Mich. and Ypsilanti, until she was called to live where life knows no death.  Her remains were taken to East Saginaw for interment.  The funeral was from the residence of R. and H.L. Harrison, December 5th.  Rev. W.F. Day, pastor of the Congregational Church, of which she was a member during her residence there, conducted the service.  A Chirstian from childhood, she lived the life of the righteous and died as she lived, trusting in Christ. Winning the respect and love of those whom she met everywhere, she lacked neither friends nor what friends can do, in her last sickness.  Fully conscious until death came, she was able both to realize what was being done for her, and to leave a throng of friends many assurances of her joyful rest.  In her expressions and bearings during her closing hours, she bequeathed a legacy of precious memories.  Only two of the five children who used to sit about the fireside at the childhood home, survive her: Mr. Charles P. Hyde of this town and Mrs. Reuben Harrison of East Saginaw.  Mary and Lydia repose in our village cemetery.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1877

Deaths

BICKFORD:  In Marash, Central Turkey, Oct. 19th, 1877, Rev. E.J. Bickford in the 34th year of his age.

Mr. Bickford, the husband of the lady who's occasional "Letter from Turkey" has appeared in the Telegraph left this country three years ago to join the Central Turkey Mission.  He had acquired a fine command of the language and was just entering fully upon his work as instructor in the Theological Seminary at Marash, with every prospect of usefulness, when he was seized with smallpox of a malignant type, and lived but two weeks.

To human reason it would seem as if these three years of preparation for a work which he was never to do, were lost, and his life given as a useless sacrifice, but God's children know that he never makes mistakes and we feel that this is only a part of his plan, the wisdom of which, though the reasons are not given, we cannot doubt.  Mrs. Bickford with her two little ones, will return to the home of her father, Mr. Charles Williams, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

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PHILLIPS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 19th, 1877, at the residence of Charlton Phillips, Asaph Phillips aged 82 years, 4 months and 11 days.

Asaph Phillips was born at Ashfield, Mass., July 8th, 1795.  He moved to the town of Guilford when only three years of age.  At this time there were no roads and they traveled by what was called marked or blazed trees.  He was married to Hannah Hoyt, Dec. 1st, 1819, and has lived at the place of his death ever since.  He has always voted the Whig and Republican tickets and attended every election except the one this fall, for sixty-one years.  he has been a subscriber to the Telegraph ever since it has been printed.  he leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.  His funeral was held at the house of Charlton Philips, Wednesday, Nov. 21st, 1877, and was largely attended by relatives and friends.  Sermon was preached by Rev. P. Griffin of Guilford Centre.  He was buried in the burying ground near Clark Bradley's.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 31, 1855

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 9th of Oct. last by Rev. M.L. Kern, Mr. Douglass W. Spencer and Miss Elizabeth Hamilton.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. O.G. Robinson, Mr. John G. Sickler and Miss Lydia Houghtailing, both of that place.

Deaths

In Lapeer, Mich., on the 16th inst., Mrs. Catherine Van Dyck, aged 68 years 1 month and 5 days.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Hiram D. Mallory, aged 28 years and 26 days.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], of consumption on the 19th inst. Miss Louisa A Watkins, aged 29 years. 

A correspondent informs the Democrat, that a young man by the name of B. Moffat died at Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst.  Some ten days previous he was adjusting some of the machinery of "Morris Mills" while it was running, when his feet were caught and crushed in a shocking manner, and his limb terribly mangled and lacerated.  It was some three hours before he was liberated from his dreadful position.  Mr. M. leave a wife and two children.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 7, 1855

Marriages

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 30th, by Rev. A.R. Wells, Mr. Clark B. Rose and Miss Olive A. Robinson, both of that town.

The same day by the same, in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Darius Bates of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Catharine L. Flansburgh, of the former place.

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 21st inst. Mrs. Mary Ann Austick aged 55 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 20, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. O. Whiston, Daniel W. Chapman to Miss Nancy Pier all of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. Mr. Harvey, Mr. Levi Wafle of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sally Ough.

Also by the same, on the 10th inst., Mr. Harris Welch to Miss Nancy --hely(?), both of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY[.

Also by the same on the 10th inst., Mr. Orrin Siely of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laura Rudd of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Mr. Abraham Miller of Somers [Westchester Co. NY] was drowned on the 4th inst.  He was crossing his millpond on the ice, when he broke through and before any assistance could be rendered him, life was extinct.  He was about 62 years of age.  Hudson River Chronicle

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the first inst. Mrs. Elisheba Williams wife of Isaac Williams, aged 67 years.

The subject of this notice was a woman of many virtues.  Her mind was of a high order, discriminating and candid.  She heartily loved pure and unadulterated Christianity, and fully appreciated its beauty and its value.  She adorned her profession by her practice.  Her absence will be greatly felt and mourned in the neighborhood of her residence.  But oh! where will it be felt so deeply as in her own family, the scene of her patient, faithful labors?  Where so much as in the disconsolate heart of her affectionate companion with whom she has journeyed hand in hand for more than half a century?  May all find consolation in the thought that she has left behind the best of legacies, the example of a faithful life, and while her joy in with the just made perfect," may we esteem it good to dwell upon her memory.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 27, 1847

Marriage

At Mount Upton [Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Truman O. Judd, William Gregory and Miss Mary Ann French, all of the above place.

Deaths

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Harriet Helen [Davy] only daughter of Harvey H. and Eunice Davy, aged 6 years and 9 days.

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone:  The late venerable Samuel Short was born in Killingsly, Conn. April 8th, 1763, served some three years in the Revolutionary war, purchased a farm and located himself in the town of Hartwick in this county [Otsego Co. NY], in 1786; was united in marriage with her who is now his widow in 1793.  Became with his wife a member of the M.E Church in 1807.  Lived a good man in the exhibition of a meek and quiet spirit and died beloved and respected by all, in great peace, at his late residence in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 21st inst. at the age of 82.  The funeral discourse is to be given by the pastor of the M.E. Church on the afternoon of Sabbath next.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 16 1853

Marriage

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. Ransom B. Quimby to Miss Caroline Arnold, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Wm. C. Matterson, youngest son of Joshua D. Matterson, aged 21 years.

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In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on Saturday morning the 5th inst. John C. Doubleday, son of Seth Doubleday, Esq. in the 22d year of his age.

The death of this estimable young man - second son of Seth Doubleday, Esq. - has cast a deep shadow over our village.  Hopes, buoyant and confident have been suddenly crushed and the hearts of a devoted and affectionate family pierced with a pang of deepest sorrow.  Seldom has the stern summons come to us with more solemn emphasis, or inspired a livelier or more pervading sympathy, than was everywhere manifest on this occasion.  Of a slender make, his constitution was unable to grapple with disease and his "light went out" after a brief struggle, leaving us the example of a blameless life and the remembrance of virtues rarely if ever blended in the youthful character.  True it is that--

"The spider's most attenuated thread is cord, is cable to the life of man"

His disease was typhus fever, with which he was attacked in the latter part of January and expired on the morning of the 5th of February, after an illness of only eight days.  His funeral was solemnized on Monday by one of the largest processions ever witnessed in this place.  The stores were all closed, and the silence of the Sabbath attested the deep sorrow and earnest sympathy which his death had awakened among all classes of our citizens.  He was in his 22d year.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 6, 1877

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], November 29th, 1877, at St. Mary's Church, by Rev. M.C. Devitt, William F. Collar of Cooperstown and Miss Mary J. Collins of Amsterdam, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. L. Casler, Geo. W. Thayer and Miss Ida Congdon all of Springfield.

In Springfield, Nov. 29th, by Rev. L. Casler, W.A. Green and Miss Maranda M. Kessler, all of Springfield.

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 4th, 1877, Caleb Thayer in the 79th year of his age.  Funeral from his late residence next Friday at 10 o'clock.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], December 2d, 1877, Emeline [Temple], wife of Seth J. Temple, aged 54 years.

At Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 29th, 1877, Victoria [Schermerhorn] daughter of Robt. Schermerhorn, aged 13 years 4 months, and 14 days.

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 29, Sally [Stowell] wife of Royal Stowell, in the 71st year of her age.

At South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY], December 2d, 1877, John Ring, Sr., aged 80 years.

In San Diego, Cal., Nov. 9, 1877, Hiram Birdsall, aged 69 years, formerly of New York.

An old man named John Adkins, a resident of the town of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], who was passing through Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on his way to visit a sister at West Creek, was found dead in his bed at the house of Marvin Bennett on the 3d inst.  An inquest was held by Coroner Dr. Parshall and the verdict of the jury was that he had died of heart disease.  He was 80 years old.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 17, Mary J. [Sill], wife of Abel Sill, aged 51 years.

She had been suffering for a few years with depression and low condition of the system, until she died suddenly with a severe attack of apoplexy.  She was a person of most excellent habits and firm Christian character.  Had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for about 30 years.  She was a sister of Dea A. Bolton and the late Rev. L. Bolton and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.  She was an industrious woman and sought to make home happy and will leave a void in the family that it will be impossible to fill.  Husband and children will ever mourn her loss.  For years she occupied an important place in the choir to sing the praise of God; but our hope now is that she is joining in the praise of God in heaven.

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At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Taylor, in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 28th ult. George Story of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], aged 74 years and 9 days.

Mr. George Story of this village, who died at Binghamton, where he went about six weeks ago, on the 28th ult., was born in Windham, Conn., Nov. 19, 1803.  His parents first moved to Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], and from there removed to Cooperstown when George, their eldest boy, was about 15 years of age.  The father was a hatter and George was apprenticed to Harvey Luce to learn the business of a saddler and harness maker.  Soon after he became of age he was admitted to copartnership with Mr. L., and subsequently bought him out.  He continued the business in this village until about 1867, when he sold out.  At a later period, he added another story to his brick buildings on main Street and fitted them up for hotel purposes.  After the death of his brother, Joshua H., he took the adjoining large brick building put up by the latter in the settlement of the estate between the heirs and added it to the "Story Block" now the Ballard House.

Mr. Story was accustomed to spend much of his time, of late years, with his relatives in Binghamton.  When he went there in October, he was feeble in body and his friends here felt that they were bidding him the final adieu.  His health failed gradually until he passed away quietly and resignedly on the evening before Thanksgiving Day.  He had full possession of his intellect to the last.  His remains were brought to Cooperstown for interment in Lakewood Cemetery and were laid to rest by the friends whom he had personally selected as bearers at his funeral.

Mr. Story was naturally jovial and companionable, of a highly nervous and excitable temperament, and a marked character in the village of which he had grown to be one of the oldest residents.  In his early manhood he was the main stay of his loved mother and the younger children, toiling willingly and cheerfully for their support and education and for many years making his house the home of the unmarried and widowed and fatherless.  If his attachments were not numerous, they were strong to the few he loved and to them he could be as generous as they could wish.  He had given away at one time about half the property his brother willed him, and he died leaving only a small estate.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 23, 1869

Deaths

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], June 17th, of Dropsy of the heart, Worthy Bemas youngest son of Solomon Bemas, aged 4 years and a few days.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], at his residence, suddenly of heart disease, June 13th, Mr. John Roberts, aged 75 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], of scarlet fever, June 13th, Herbert [Allen], only son of A.S. and J. Allen, aged 5 years.

In New Berlin [Otsego Co. NY], 16th inst., H.H. Angell, aged 61 years.

 William Beach, a man about 70 years of age was instantly killed by the locomotive of the evening train west, on Saturday 12th inst., at a creek crossing near Wellsbridge [Otsego Co. NY].  He was discovered in the act of crawling across the bridge, and it is supposed was intoxicated.  He was seen too late to stop the train, and so terrible was the blow that he fell dead between the timbers of the bridge.  Mr. B. was a native of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], but becoming very intemperate he abandoned his family many years ago, and has led a forlorn, wandering and homeless life which has come to a tragic ending.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 7, 1877

Marriages

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 29, at Smith's hotel by Rev. J.H. Wright, Frank E. Kuran of Prattsville [Green Co., NY] and Miss Bina A. Wood of Grand Gorge [Delaware Co. NY].

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 21, at the residence of James Raymond by Rev. H. Denton of Chaseville, Wm. H. Fritts of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Florence L. Burrell of Davenport.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], in St. John's Church by Rev. E.B. Russell, Nov. 28, Frank J. Potter of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Emma B. Raff of Delhi.

At the residence of C.H. Smith, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 28th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Richard Raynor and Miss Rebecca M. Haynes all of Unadilla.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], December 5th, by Rev.  H.H. Allen, Arthur D. Mann of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Amelia Merchant of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 27, of lingering consumption, Almon Chase, aged 52 years.

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 30, James White, aged about 73 years.

Ouleont:  This community has met with a loss in the death of D.W. Miller, who died Nov. 24th.  Mr. M. was a good neighbor, a kind citizen and a Christian man.  He possessed a genial nature and had a happy way to make and gain friends.  His example and life was in keeping with his profession.  He was a member of the Baptist church and one of its efficient workers.  It is not quite a year since he buried his wife, and only a little over two years his father and sister.  A large assembly gathered at the church in West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to pay respect and honor to one whose memory they love and cherish.