Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 30, 1878

Marriages

GLADDING - COOK:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, by Rev. R.C. Leach, B.F. Gladding of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Jennie E. Cook of Lincklaen.

ALLEN - DAVENPORT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. C. Davenport, March 27th, by Rev. Mr. During of Georgetown, Mr. Burt Allen of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Ida Davenport of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

PEMBER - RIDDLE:  At the Presbyterian parsonage, Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, by Rev. R.A. Clare, Mr. E.S. Pember of Willet, N.Y. [Cortland Co.] to Miss Mary Riddell of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

YOUMANS - SEEBER:  In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Root, Mr. Add H. Youmans to Stella [Seeber] eldest daughter of J.B. Seeber, Esq., of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].

LAW - BROWN:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th by Rev. J. Clemens, Mr. George M. Law to Miss DeEtte A. Brown.

McKARIE - GRISWOLD:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 2d, by Rev. O.M. Martin, Mr. Francis M. McKarie to Miss Libbie Griswold, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

SHARP - BUCKINGHAM:  At the Baptist Parsonage in North Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 27th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Silas R. Sharp to Miss Mabel H. Buckingham, both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

DERMOTT - SHAW:  At South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] March 27th, 1878, by Rev. H.C. Leach, John Dermott of Otselic and Mrs. Sarah H. Shaw of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], formerly of Otselic.

One of the most pleasant and enjoyable affairs that has been brought to our notice for some time, was the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Follett of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] which occurred at their residence on Tuesday last.  A large party of their friends and neighbors assembled to extend their hearty congratulations and on the part of the host and hostess a generous hospitality was extended to their numerous guests, both in board and cheer.  Both instrumental and vocal music of a high order lent its charm to the occasion.  Many presents, both beautiful and valuable were bestowed as mementoes of the occasion and at a late hour the company dispersed, after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Follett many joys, future prosperity and unalloyed happiness.

Deaths

MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, 1878, of diphtheria, Charles A. Miller aged 11 years.

MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 24, 1878, of diphtheria, Amelia Louise Miller aged 6 years.

WADE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 19thg, of diphtheria, Grace [Wade] aged 6 years, daughter of Martin Wade.

SLATER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, Mrs. Nancy Slater, aged 57 years.

WEBB:  In Wellsboro, Pa., Feb. 18th, Mr. Orson Webb formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], aged 78 years.

BUCKINGHAM:  Reuben Buckingham, a former resident of this town [Otselic, Chenango Co. NY], died at Lenox [Madison Co. NY], last week, aged 51 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 28, 1978

Death

In North Colesville [Broome Co. NY], March 22d, Mr. Roswell Benson, aged 82 years, 10 months and 22 days.  He was a soldier in the War of 1812.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 30, 1878

Marriage

SHAW - ADAMS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th inst. by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Geo. W. Shaw and Miss Carrie R. Adams, all of this town.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 28, 1878

Marriage

BUNDY - NEFF:  At Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 21st, 1878, by Rev. S. Mandville, Richard L. Bundy of Masonville and Miss Lucy A. Neff of Barbourville [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

MOORE:  January 25th, 1878 of typhoid fever Lewis Moore aged 20 years and six months.  He was formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].

FOSTER:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 16th, 1878, Margaret W. [Foster] widow of the late John W. Foster, aged 76 years.

At Masonville, Saturday morning, March 16th, 1878, Margaret W., widow of the late John W. Foster, aged 76 years.  Between fifty and sixty years Mrs. Foster has been a member of this community, honored and respected by all.  She was a woman of strong mind and calculated to exert a decided influence in all her associations.  Fifty years ago, last February, she made a public profession of her faith in Christ, and ever maintained an active, consistent, Christian character.  But for many years past, she has been called to glorify God in the furnace of afflictions, and here her Christian character shone forth and "hope proved an anchor to the soul, sure and steadfast."  Again, and again it seemed that death was at the door, that no human frame could possibly sustain such intense sufferings.  In these seasons of distress, which were continued for days, and sometimes for weeks, her favorite expressions were "my father doeth all thing well," "let patience have her perfect work."  She had great anxiety for the salvation of her children and grandchildren yet out of Christ and was known to lie for hours on her couch of pain in prayer for them.  She often expressed the desire to depart, yet willing to wait and suffer as long as God saw best.  At last, the messenger came, not when friends were looking for him, nor armed with such terrible sufferings, but in comparative ease, the cords of life were loosened, and the glad spirit passed away, her last words being, "Let me go, let me go."

Vital Records, Binghamton Courier, January & February 1846

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 7, 1846

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Sunday Jan. 4th, by Rev. C. Darb, Mr. Justus C. Hubbard of Owego [Tioga Co. NY], to Miss Cornelia M. Furman.

At Great Bend, Pa. on New Year's Evening, by the Rev. James B McCreary, Mr. George W Dyer Merchant of Corning, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] to Miss Olive S. [McKinney] daughter of John McKinney, Esq. of the former place.

On the 24th ult. by the same, Mr. Nicholas DuBois to Miss Louisa L. [Griffin] daughter of Dr. J. Griffin, both of Great Bend, Pa.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NYH, January 14, 1846

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Edmund G. Meeker to Electa W. Austin both of Silver Lake [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Eaton, Madison County, New York on Saturday the 10th of January, Mrs. Beulah Orton relict of the late Thomas Orton, Esqr of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and mother of the editor of this paper, aged 69 years.  As a mother she will ever be held in the most grateful remembrance by her children; as a woman, her life and virtues will continue to be pointed out as patterns for her sex in the community where she was known; and as a Christian, her piety and strong faith in the Redeemer, we believe have opened before her the portals of Heaven and given her a home in the bosom of God.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 21, 1846

Deaths

In Troy, N.Y. [Rensselaer Co.] on the 13th inst. after a short illness, Aloa [Mather] wife of John C. Mather, aged 31 years 8 months and 16 days.

The deceased was an amiable and benevolent woman, an affectionate wife, a kind and devoted mother, and a faithful and pious Christian.  While her family and friends grieve her irreparable loss and early departure, they cannot but be consoled in the happy reflection that she is already reaping the joyous fruits of an interest in the atoning blood of her gracious Redeemer.

At Lenox, Mass. on Sunday the 4th inst. Rev. Samuel Shepherd D.D., Pastor of the Congregational Church in that town, aged 73 years.  Dr. Shepherd was ordained Pastor of that church April 30th, 1795.  On the 30th day of April last he preached his fiftieth anniversary sermon.  He was a man of eminent talents, piety and usefulness.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, January 28, 1846

Marriages

In Bridgewater, Pa. Jan. 14, by Rev. Wm. M. DeLong, Mr. Stephen Bullock of Smithfield, Bradford Co. [NY] to Miss Lodemi B. Lane of the former place.

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by the same. Mr. Jonas Prentiss to Miss Betsey Ann Hinckley all of that town.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 4, 1846

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 1 by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. William M. Graves and Miss Lovina Wood, both of Conklin [Broome Co. NY].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 11, 1846

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday morning the 10th inst. Robert E. [Crocker] son of Mr. Oliver C. Crocker, aged four years.  In this sudden bereavement (the deceased was scalded) the family of Mr. Crocker have been visited with an affliction which it would be in vain for attempt to portray. They have the warm sympathies of the community and we trust that God will temper the blow to them and give them consolation from above.

At Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Mass. on the 13th day of January last, of an affection of the heart, General John Whiting, Counsellor at Law, aged 75 years.  It is a circumstance somewhat remarkable that the Rev'd Dr. Shepherd, Pastor of the church in that county, and Gen. Whiting the oldest Lawyer in the county, both died in the course of ten days; Dr. Shepherd having been pastor upwards of fifty years and Gen. Whiting a member of the bar about fifty-four years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 18, 1846

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 5th inst. Mrs. Martha Gager, wife of Mr. Joshua Gager, aged 64 years.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, September 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 7, 1820

Deaths

In Conhocton [Steuben Co. NY] on the 21st inst. Mr.  Edward Wyskoff about 40 years of age.  In taking honey from a tree in the woods, he was stung by a bee, at the lower point of the ear, near the angle of the jaws.  Instantly after the sting, his system was so strongly affected that he sat down fainting and begged assistance.  There were 3 or 4 of his friends in company, and they used every possible exertion to save him.  But within six minutes his power of speech was gone, his eyes became blind and he died without a groan or struggle.

Distressing Accident

On Tuesday the 8th inst. Mr. John Cornwell Smith, who resides in Troupsburgh, Steuben County [NY], accidentally shot his wife.  The particulars were related to us by Mr. Smith himself.  On Monday morning the 7th, he discovered some deer in the meadow adjoining his house and on Tuesday morning, he arose very early with a view of endeavoring to kill them, but it being yet dark he went to bed again.  Sometime after, he got up a second time and from his door saw a deer feeding.  He immediately took down his rifle, but as it was rather dark to shoot with certainty, he waited a few minutes.  In the meantime he prepared his piece by fresh priming and at the instant he was rising to go to the door to shoot the deer, his rifle accidentally slipped from his hands, and in endeavoring to recover it in his right hand, struck the cock, when it went off, and the whole contents passed through the left shoulder and head of his wife, who lay sleeping in the bed with her child of about eleven months old in her arms, which was preserved from the fate of his mother.  The feelings of the bereaved husband at this time can be better conceived than described.  He seized his infant in a state of distraction and carrying it ran to his Father's about a mile distant (being the nearest neighbor) and related the dreadful catastrophe.  The neighbors immediately collected at the fatal spot and found Mrs. Smith lifeless in bed.  She was buried on the Thursday following.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith were young people, they had not been married two years and it is said they have always lived together in the most happy and agreeable manner.  He appears to feel sensibly and deeply the full force of this afflicting dispensation. We hope this melancholy accident may have a tendency to make people more careful in handling firearms.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 14, 1820

Marriage

At Walton, Delaware County [NY], on the 6th inst. by the Rev. Isaac Headley, Mr. Robert North Jr., son of Robert North, Esq. to Miss Mary Pine daughter of the late Joshua Pine, Esq. all of the same place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 21, 1820

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. by the Rev .Silas Spaulding.  Mr. Charles Williams to Miss Lydia Chamberlain.

Also, on the 11th inst. by the Rev Caleb Knight, Mr. Samuel White to Miss Flavia Merrick.

Also, on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Caleb Knight. Mr. David Chamberlain to Miss Betsey Mitchell.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 28, 1820

Marriage

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by the Rev. William Warren, Mr. John L. Snyder to Miss Gitty Keator only daughter of Doct. Thomas Keator, all of that place.

Death

In Stamford (Head of Delaware) on Friday morning the 22d inst. Capt. Philo Baldwin after an illness of about 8 months which he bore with Christian fortitude, aged 55 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 28, 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 28, 1878

Marriages

CLARE - BARBER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, March 20th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Allen J. Clare to Miss Jennie E. Barber, all of Norwich.

GROTSINGER - SAFTENBERGER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, by Rev. W.M. Stone, Mr August Grotsinger to Miss Nancy Saftenberger all of Norwich.

MESSENGER - MERRITT: In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 24th, by Miles Newton, Esq., Mr. A.C. Messenger to Miss Hattie A. Merritt, all of South Otselic.

HAMILTON - GILLMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 18th, by Rev. R.M. Duff Mr. Frederick Hamilton to Miss Mary Gillman, both of Oxford.

FIEAL - OCKERMAN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], march 12th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. DeWitt C. Fieal of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Susan Ockerman of Greene.

Deaths

BROOKS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, Vernon L. [Brooks] only child of Percival L. and Martha Brooks, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 4 years and 10 months.

BROWN:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, Josephine S. [Brown] wife of Luther Brown, aged 42 years, 6 months and 4 days.

Died, in Pitcher, March 16th, Mrs. Salina J. Brown, wife of Luther Brown, late of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], aged 43 years.  Her remains were interred at Pharsalia Centre near the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Wheeler.  Mr. Brown is at present a resident of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

SNYDER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Mr. Frederick Snyder, aged 83 years.

FISHER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 19th, Mrs. Huldah Fisher aged 78 years.

WEBB:  In Wellsboro, Pa. Feb. 18th, Mr. Oscar Webb formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], aged 78 years.

HARMON:  In Marcellus, N.Y, [Onondaga Co.] March 15th, Rev. George Harmon aged 97 years and in the 73d of his ministry.  Deceased formerly resided in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]. 

JACOBSON:  In Willett, Cortland Co. [NY], March 7th, Rilla [Jacobson] relict of Jacob Jacobson, and mother of G.R. Jacobson, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 74 years, 6 months and 11 days.

Deceased was the daughter of Job Rockwell, Esq. was born in Stafford, Tolland Co. Conn., removed with her father's family to German, Chenango County [NY] when about six years of age.  In February 1824, she married Jacob Jacobson whom she survived five years.  She was a great sufferer from partial paralysis for thirty-two years; for six months her sufferings were intense.  Her life has been one of the steady, bright, onward Christian, ever telling of the renewed spirit within that guiding and controlling power; and her death was the death of the righteous.  An only son, five daughters and an aged sister, mourn the loss of a loving affectionate mother and sister.

Well done of Heaven to halve the lot. / and give her all the sweetness; / To us, the empty room and cot, / To her, Heaven's completeness.

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GRAHAM:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], march 16th, 1878, Howard Lion [Graham], son of W.W. and Anna Graham, aged 3 years, 2 months and 29 days.

Little Linnie Graham, / His pure life is ended. / His sweet spirit fled, / And now he is sleeping / In peace with the dead.

The white hands are folded / In beautiful rest, / And after life's dreaming / He dwells with the blest.

Too fair was the blossom / for Earth's chilly blast, / And slowly he faded / Ere childhood was past.

No bud e'er so tender / Or lily so frail, / E'er bloomed in the garden / Of life's dreary vale.

H.E. Miles

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On Thursday evening of last week, Orrin Welch died at his residence in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] in the fifty-first year of his age.  Deceased was born in New Berlin in this County [Chenango Co. NY].  when about eight years old his father died, and soon after he left his New Berlin home to reside with his sister, Mrs. Jonathan Hubbard, at Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], spending two years with her, attending school.  At the age of eleven he went to live with his oldest brother, Orson M. Welch, at Moravia [Cayuga Co. NY], residing there about ten years, spending the greater portion of his time in school.  Another year with his sister, Mrs. Hubbard at Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] and then he went to Syracuse in 1848 and learned the printer's trade in the Star office. Subsequently he was appointed Paymaster and Secretary of the Syracuse and Binghamton Railroad, and he held that office until 1871, for some time after the road passed into the hands of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company.

He became a member of the Masonic order in 1851 and passed through all the various degrees from the lowest to the highest, filling nearly all the offices in the bodies, local, State and National. The Syracuse Standard gives the following history of his Masonry:

"As a member of the Order he was widely known, uniting with the Order in 1851, he was made a Master Mason in Syracuse Lodge No. 102.  He was one of the charter members of Central City Lodge, No. 105 and Worshipful Master for several years, also High Priest of Central City Chapter No. 70, Thrice Illustrious of Central City Council, No. 18, and for sixteen years Eminent Commander of Central City Commandery of Knights Templar; District Deputy Grand Master of the old sixteenth Masonic district, embracing Onondaga, Cayuga and Cortland counties; Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of the State of New York and at his decease Grand Warder of the Grand Encampment of the united States, an active member of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for the Thirty-third Degree, of the northern Masonic jurisdiction of the United States of America and Deputy for the State of New York. A great portion of the past eight years of his life has been devoted to the "Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite," one of his last acts being the revision of the constitutions and general regulations of that Supreme Council. Probably the last office act was the calling of a Council of Deliberation at Albany in February last, over which he expected to be able to preside, finding himself unable he prepared an address which was read at the meeting of the council.  In 1871 he prepared a work on "Tactics and Drill" for the use of Commanderies of Knights Templar, which was adopted by the Grand Commandery of the State and has since been adopted by most of the States.  As a ritualist Mr. Welch had few equals, always ready and never at a loss, in the most trying circumstance."

The funeral was attended on Sunday by prominent members of the Masonic fraternity from all parts of the State.  The day was remarkably inclement and stormy, but the number of Master Masons at the funeral was very large.  Agreeable to the request of the deceased, he was buried as a Master Mason.  Members of the city government, the whole of the police force of the city, and many railroad officials and employees united in the funeral cortege.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY March 28, 1878

Marriage

At the home of the bride, March 19th, by Rev. A. Willis Clark, Seva P. Lee to Miss Mary Fitch, both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Saturday, March 23d, 1878, infant son of William H. and Margaret K. Russell.

In Middlefield (Bowerstown) [Otsego Co. NY], March 25th, Martin E. Gates in the 56th year of his age.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] March 19th, William Northcott aged 77 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 27, 1878:  Mr. Northcut [sic] died very suddenly last Tuesday morning between one and two o'clock.  An honest man has passed to his reward.  From a personal acquaintance of over twenty years, I have always found him kind of heart, a true friend indeed, for he was always a friend in need.

At his residence, Bissell Hollow, Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], where he was born and lived all his life, Feb. 28th, after a short but severe sickness.  John Bissell in the 60th year of his age.

Mr.  B. leaves a widow and six children, all of whom are of age but one daughter.  He was a good husband and father and as a neighbor was above reproach and relied upon for counsel in matters of business.  Though not connected with any church, he gave evidence of acceptance with God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  His funeral was attended from his late residence by a very large number of friends and neighbors.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], March 23d, at the residence of her son-in-law, C.N. Drake, Mrs. Harriet Ford formerly of Bethany, Genesee County, N.Y. aged 65 years 9 months and 5 days.

Deceased was born in Bethany, remained there till three years ago; came to reside with her daughter, Mrs. C.N. Drake; experienced religion in early life, united with the Presbyterian Church, was a consistent member till her death; bore her long illness with great patience and Christian resignation; often wished for the society of old friends from whom separated, but was very grateful for the many attentions bestowed upon her by the friends and neighbors.  She was a fond and loving mother, and an only child is left to mourn her loss.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 27, 1878

Deaths

March 25:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Jay F. [Mills] only child of Franklin L. and Anna P. Mills, aged 7 months ad 15 days.  Funeral services at their residence this Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock.

March 23:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Elizabeth W. Holcomb aged 8 years and 1 month.  Youngest daughter of the late Edgar Holcomb.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 20, 1849

Marriages

On the 30th ult. by the Rev. A Parmalee, Edward Saunders to Elizabeth Whitwell, all of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th, Mrs. Lucy Pier widow of the late John Pier, in the 82d year of her age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th inst. Mrs. Hannah Fish aged 72 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, April 5, 1878

Deaths

Ann Eliza [Goodyear] daughter of Peter Collier and widow of the late Jared Goodyear, died at her residence in Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY], March 30th.  Her funeral was largely attended on Tuesday.  A sermon was delivered by Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica, which is spoken of as abounding with consolation and interesting in historical facts concerning the Goodyears and Colliers as early settlers of the Susquehanna valley.  The Restitution Hymn was rendered by the Universalist choir of this place with marked effect upon all present.  Mrs. Goodyear was born at Colliersville in 1803 and married about 1822.  for some thirty years she has been in invalid, confined constantly to a chair and bed from chronic and inflammatory rheumatism. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Lyman, and a granddaughter to inherit large wealth from the Goodyear estate.

John McDougal of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], recently a resident of this place [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY], died very suddenly on Wednesday of last week.  His wife is lying dangerously ill at the residence of L. Jackson of this place.

Garrattsville Otsego Co. nY:  The wife of Asa Nearing died Tuesday.  The funeral services were held at the Centre on Thursday, sermon by Rev. Mr. Bailey.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown NY, July 24, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 17th instant at the residence of Dr. E.P. Byram, Mr. Perkins St. John, Printer of New York to Miss Harriet Gross of this village.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th inst. Mr. Leverett Stowell of New York, to Miss Abby [Cory] daughter of Mr. Ellery Cory, of this village.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. H.A. Smith, Mr. Jacob Mork to Miss Harriet Smith.

Historical Sketch, Settlement of New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY

Historical Sketch of the Settlement of the Town of New Berlin

By John Hyde 

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, August 11, 1877

Divines, Doctors and Lawyers formed another class of immigrants in the early settlement of New Berlin, and in their several professional departments contributed to the general welfare.

The first church erected in New Berlin was a wooden building and was on the same site where now [in 1877] stands the stone Episcopal church in the village.  It was an old fashioned constructed building in the old fashioned style with high raised pulpit, old fashioned family seats or pews with doors to admit the ingress and egress of the family occupants and a singers gallery on each side and the end opposite the pulpit formed the inside arrangement of the old fashioned church for the accommodation of the church going inhabitants of the early days of New Berlin settlement and on the Sabbath day might be seen parents and children wending their way to this house of public worship clad in clean, old fashioned homespun and homemade garments, some afoot, others on horseback and now and then a family in an old lumber wagon.

On the 14th day of April 1814 Nathan Summers, Abel Adams, Stephen Skinner, Jabez Beardslee, Jonathan Hubby, Bildad Welch, Augustus O. Welch, Salman Mallet, Hyatt Banks, Darius Jaquese , Abel Adams Jr., Talmon Fairchild, Reuben Stocking and Uri Tuttle formed themselves into an Episcopal society by an agreement in writing, by name, style and title of "Saint Andrew's church in the town of New Berlin," and on the same day, a meeting of the same persons was held at the house of Asa Perry in New Berlin to form an Episcopal society and the Rev. Daniel Nash was called to the chair and Augustus O. Welch was chosen clerk, at which meeting Nathan Summers and Stephen Skinner were chosen Wardens and Jonathan Hubby, Reuben Stocking, Jabez Beardslee, Levi Blakeslee, Trustees; Jonathan Hubby, Uri Tuttle, Bildad Welch and Augustus O. Welch were chosen vestrymen.  By a resolution passed at that meeting the yearly meeting of the Society of St. Andrews Church, was fixed "to be held on Wednesday in Easter week, in each and every year thereafter."

The building having been erected, the next annual meeting was held in the church on Wednesday in Easter week, being the 29th day of March 1815, when besides wardens and vestrymen, two trustees, Jabez Beardslee and Augustus O. Welch were chosen and for choristers, Elijah Turner, Dyer Tracy, Asahel Edson and Lemuel Bennett were chosen.  On the 6th day of September 1816, John Henry Hobart, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the State of New York, consecrated the church by the name of St. Andrews Church.  It was a mild, pleasant autumnal day ad a great gathering of people to witness the ceremony occupied the building at an early hour, waiting.  At length the Bishop appeared in his sacerdotal robe of white surplice and as he crossed the threshold and proceeded with measured steps up the broad aisle in solemn cadence and a deep mellow toned voice he proclaimed "The Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silence,"  announced to the expectant gathering that the ceremony of dedications had commenced and from the beginning to the conclusion the vast concourse were held in silent wonderment.  The scene was solemn and impressive and a beautiful illustration of the Christian religion on the happiness of the human race.

The St. Andrew's Church of New Berlin was the first Episcopal church which had been dedicated west of the Unadilla River, and the event marveled a new era to the first settlers of New Berlin.

At a meeting of the vestry on the 14th of October 1816, a resolution was passed to sell the seats of St. Andrew's Church for one year's occupancy to raise money to hire a rector.  The sale for that purpose amounted to $343 or thereabouts.  On the 10th day of November 1816, the vestry adopted a resolution to employ Rev. William B. Lacy for the one-fourth part of the time of one year to commence on the first day of January then next ensuing for the sum of $175, and at the same meeting of the vestry, a resolution was passed to purchase a house lot in the village for the accommodation of clergymen and that Jabez Beardslee, Charles Knap and Levi Blakeslee be a committee to make the purchase.  The resolution was afterwards carried into effect and a lot purchased on the South Street opposite the church and a parsonage house built.

The Rev. William B. Lacy was the first Episcopalian rector who officiated in St. Andrew's Church after its consecration.  He officiated a part of the time in Oxford and the other portion of time in new Berlin.  In the prime of life, he was an energetic and active man in his clerical profession, possessing splendid oratorical powers, genial in disposition, liberal in sentiments and with a well cultivated intellect, he was peculiarly fitted to preside over the affairs of the infant church.  After Mr. Lacy left, the Rev. Daniel Nash was the next pastor and from that period up to the present time, there have been many in succession employed to perform ministerial duties in St. Andrew's Chruch, whose names are unnecessary to write.

The next church built in New Berlin village was the Presbyterian.  It was erected on a lot on North St. on the west side nearly opposite the old elm tree and afterwards moved down to a lot on the south side of the East Street, nearly opposite to the ancient gable roofed dwelling house mentioned in a former communication. There are a Methodist Church on the east side of South Street, near the common schoolhouse on that street and a Baptist church standing at the junction of the South Street and the road which passes over the Unadilla River into Otsego County.  There is also one church at Ambler Settlement, and another at South New Berlin all of which were erected in the early days of the settlement of the town and have been well supported by the people.  The tree which Paul planted, and Apollos watered has borne some fruit in the western wilderness of New Berlin's first settlement.

Vital Records, Binghamton Courier, December 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 3, 1845

Marriages

On Wednesday the 26th ult by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Dr. J. Brooks to Miss Lydia Jane [DeBois] daughter of A. DuBois Esq., both of Great Bend [PA].

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY], Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Charles Collins Jr., to Miss Lauretta M. Scofield.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], Dec. 1st, by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Luther Severance to Miss Jennett Wilson.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 30th, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Daniel Wilcox Jr. of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Catherine Severson of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In New York, on the 10th ult. after a lingering illness, Rebecca [Cropsey] wife of Nathan Cropsey in the 46th year of her age.

On the 28th October last, at Paris, France, Mrs. Clara B. Catlin the wife of George Catlin esq., the eminent traveler, so distinguished for his researches into Indian antiquities of America and so universally known and respected in Europe and his native country, the United States of America.

On Monday morning last, a worthy citizen of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] named Nathan Platt was killed instantly by the fall of a part of a frame which he and others were engaged in raising.  The frame belonged to Stephen Weed and is designed to furnish additional accommodations for his extensive coopering establishment in the north part of the village.  The bents, several in number but of no great height, were raised, and the plates laid across them, and Mr. Platt had climbed to the top of one of the posts, for the purpose of aiding to secure the frame, when, in consequence of the stay laths having been thoughtlessly removed, it began to sway and several of the bents fell.  The others upon the building escaped by jumping with little injury.  Mr. Platt on the contrary held on to the falling bent and struck across two pieces of timber, while the post to which he was clinging came down upon his breast.  He never stirred after striking the ground.  He was about thirty years old and leaves a wife and child to mourn his untimely end.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 24, 1845

Marriage

In Honesdale, Pa. on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rowland, Mr. Horace A. Woodhouse to Miss Millicent Foster, all of that place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday morning, Major Sidney T. Robinson in the 36th year of his age.

In the death of Mr. Robinson, [the] community has lost one of its most valuable members, and in his family and large circle of relatives and friends, and the church to which he belonged, a vacancy has been made which cannot easily be filled.  His disease as consumption, and the hopes and fears and pains of an illness protracted to many months, he bore with the calmness and resignation of the Christian, and finally departed with all the glowing hopes of the Christian, without a shadow or a doubt to obscure the joyous vision of the future.  For many years he had been a consistent and useful member of the Baptist Church.  He leaves a wife and one daughter.  Mr. R. was the second son of the Hon. Tracy Robinson, and for many years has been well known as an active businessman and stage proprietor, during which he has formed extensive acquaintances among whom his many excellent qualities will be long remembered.

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At Berkshire, Tioga County [NY] on the 11th instant, William Henry Moore Esqr. in the 61st year of his age.  Mr. Moore was highly esteemed for his intelligence and social virtues and his family and friends have in his death sustained an irreparable loss.

An old man named Daniel Fairchild, aged nearly 90 years, a resident of Augusta, Madison County [NY] was found dead in his hog pen on the morning of the 10th inst., his body being partially devoured by the hogs.  He had gone to the pen for the purpose of clearing it of the snow which had fallen heavily the previous night, and it is supposed that while thus engaged he was prostrated by a fit, induced by over exertion.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 31, 1845

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. T.H. Pearne, Mr. Nathaniel A. Rowley of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Maria M. Braman of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].

On the 24th inst. at the same place by the same, Mr. Samuel Duncan to Miss A.E. Dougherty, both of Candor, Tioga Co. [NY].

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by the Rev. J. Sheridan, Mr. Timothy Boyle to Miss Amelia Batchlor both of New Milford, Pa.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], on the 22d inst. by the Rev. Wm. Gates, Mr. Abel Curtis to Miss Amanda Persons, all of that town.

Vital Records, Chenango & Delaware Counties, NY, 1878 & 1820

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 23, 1878

Deaths

MOORE:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 21t inst., Mrs. Eliza Moore, aged 35 years.

HART:  In Burlington, Vt., March 19th, 1878, Mrs. Ester Hart, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and widow of the late James Hart.  

She was an exemplary member of the Congregational church, a true Christian mother and friend and died in the full hope of a blessed immortality.  Her text was selected from the Second Epistle of Timothy, fourth chapter, the seventh and eighth verses.

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Mrs. Ann R. Calkins, only daughter of William and Rachel Wilcox, was born in Lebanon, Madison County,  N.Y., Nov. 29, 1837.  Her father died three months previous to her birth and her mother, three years after, joined him in the realms above, leaving herself and an only brother (Charles Wilcox) with their grandparents (Champlin and Betsey Wilcox) who tenderly cared for them during the years of their childhood and with whom she always found a home until her marriage with Omer H. Calkins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 22, 1855.  In the year 1860, April 18th, she was baptized and united with the Baptist church of Earlville where she has ever been an efficient laborer both in the church and Sabbath school.  She was taken severely ill about the middle of January and for several days was very sick indeed, but was just beginning to convalesce when her father-in-law (Mr. Warner Calkins) was so suddenly killed.  This terrible shock, in her enfeebled condition, was followed by complete prostration of her nervous system, from which, with the best of medical aid, together with the closest and best care and attention that loving hearts and hands could give, she could not seem to rally sufficiently to combat with the fearful disease that was upon her, and early in the morning of March 1, 1878, her spirit passed gently away, without a struggle or a moan.

Mournfully we laid her low, / No more to see in life; / But tears will never cease to flow, / For the loved and darling wife.

A sister so loving and beloved, / Has linked herself with earth and heaven; / A friend so pleasant and so tree, / Can never be forgotten.

Mournfully it can but be, / To us who know our loss; / But joy, unmingled joy is her's; / So, patiently, we'll bear the cross.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 8, 1820

Marriage

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by A.D. Smyth, Esq., Mr Jeremiah Stilson, aged 72 to Mrs. McRay, aged 70.  

With equal virtue form'd and equal grace; / Her's the mild luster of the blooming morn, / And his the radiance of the risen day."

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 29, 1820

Death

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on the 11th inst. at the house of Solomon M. Sackrider, Mr. Matthew Valentine of Fishkill, Dutchess County [NY]

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 6, 1820

Death

At Arbor Hill [Albany Co. NY] on Friday last, in the 33d year of her age, Mrs. Charlotte Foote, consort of Col. Frederick P. Foote.  She manifested resignation to the will of God; suffered much and without a murmur and firm in the Christian faith she resigned her spirit into the hands of her redeeming God.

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, as they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them,"  Rev. 14:13

Drowned:  On the 20th ult. while bathing Josiah F. Webb of the town of Andes in this County [Delaware Co., NY] in the 23d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 20, 1820

Marriage

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening the 12th inst. Mr. Wllen Bisbee to Miss Zeruvie Gates.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 3, 1820

Marriage

At Arbor Hill [Albany Co. NY], on Friday the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. William Hutson to Miss Jennet Jamieson.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 31, 1820

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. Silas Spaulding, Mr. Martial Arnts to Miss Jemima Foote all of the same place.

Death

In th is town [Delhi Delaware Co. NY], on the 29th instant, Miss Lorana Mallory aged 21 years, only daughter of Mr. Oliver Mallory.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 21, 1878

Marriages

SAWYER - AYLESWORTH:  At the residence of the bride's father, John Aylesworth, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 20th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. William H. Sawyer of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Franc A. Aylesworth, of Norwich.

MANWARING - BEACH:  At the residence of John Conklin, Esq., in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, by N.T. Ferris, Esq. Mr. Myron Manwaring of Camillus, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] to Mrs. Maria Beach of Smyrna.

CRANDALL - PARKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, by Rev. H.P. Collin, Mr. Morillo E. Crandall of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah A. Parker of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

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BUELL - POLK:  In Washington, D.C. March 11th, by Rev. Father Boyle, Mr. Augustus C. Buell formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Madeline Polk, all of Washington.

Augustus C. Buell one of the editorial staff of the Washington Post and Capitol was on Monday of last week united in marriage to Miss Madeline Polk daughter of Col. Polk, Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, at the residence of the bride's father in that city.  The many friends of the bridegroom, in his old Chenango home, congratulate him and his bride, in their new relations.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 20, 1878:  From the Washington Post of March 12th, we glean the following in regard to the marriage of a former well-known resident of Norwich:  Mr. Augustus C Buell one of the editorial staff of the Post and Capital, was yesterday united in matrimony to Miss Madeline Polk, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Colonel Polk. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 18 Fifth Street, Capitol Hill, by the Rev. Father Boyle, in the presence of a few invited guests limited to those immediately attached by relation or friendship to the bride and groom.  Mr. Howard Carroll of the New York Times officiated as groomsman and escorted Miss Kittie Blair who supported the bride.  Mr. Buell's numerous journalistic duties will interfere with a contemplated tour, and he may be expected to resume the harness in a few days.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 23, 1878:  Don Piatt thus discourses on the marriage of Augustus Buell, a former Norwich boy:  It is our solemn duty to put to record the demise of Buell, bachelor.  Often threatened and narrowly escaping, he has at last fallen.  We may now pause before that majestic ruin whose frown terrified the glance its magnificence attracted. We have often consoled him in his hours of trouble. We went bail for him once and held ourselves ready to do so again.  And now a silver plate upon a front door, with the name of Buell thereon, is all that is left to his once jolly companions.  No more merry dinners, no more late suppers, gone the lobster salad and champagne, gone the terrapin, the canvas backs, the soft shells and deviled chops, at Chamberlains and elsewhere.

"He is gone from our gaze like a beautiful dream, / And we search him in vain where the chandeliers gleam.

Farewell the midnight stew, farewell the chops, / Farewell the clink of glasses and the cry / Of coming sir, that tells of swift relays / Of amusing viands and of rare old wines.

Farewell the merry jest and joyous laugh / That told the wine was in and wit was out / And oh farewell the midnight brawl, / In which the fistic art did furnish forth.

Impromptu fireworks in stupid skulls, / Needing a calcium light to see at all / Farewell the sweet Havana and the strong Key West. / Mixed drinks give way to agricultural tea / Our Buell's occupation is gone.

In other words, Buell is married.  We congratulate him in securing one of the sweetest, prettiest, most charming of ladies. And one can judge of her intellectual powers when one knows that she accepted a gentleman under that horrible hat, knowing that it covered one of the most brilliant journalists of the day.  May the life behind that front door be as peaceful as his life beyond his been stormy.  May no nauseous bill, no Zack Chandlars, no overcharged gass or stupid cooks, mar the sweet, even tenor of that domestic life.

Deaths

ROSS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, Mr. James M. Ross aged 53 years.

THOMPSON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Mrs. Julia A. Thompson, aged 27 years. 

SCOTT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 15th, Hannah Lavinia [Scott] wife of James Scott, aged 60 years.

MOORE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, March 17th, Sarah [Moore], wife of John A. Moore.

WHEELER:  At the residence of Mrs. W.W. Wheeler in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 17th, Josephine S. [Wheeler] daughter of Benson H. and Olive C. Wheeler, aged 42 years 8 months and 4 days.

WINSOR:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, George Wetmore, only child of George L. and Getie Winsor aged 1 year and 5 months.

SIVERS:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, Mr. Frederick Sivers aged 79 years, formerly of North norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HAND:  In New Lebanon, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] March 6th, Mr. George D. Hand, aged 34 years, brother of Dr. S.M. Hand of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

SMITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, Mr. William Smith, aged 58 years.

We regret to learn, as we do from a correspondent, that William Smith, an old and respected resident of McDonough, expired at his residence in that place, on the afternoon of Thursday last, after a very painful illness of two weeks, although for the past two years his health had been failing.  Mr. Smith was born in the town of McDonough, October 26, 1819, and since then resided in that town, with the exception of four or five years at Cincinnatus, in his boyhood.  He was married to Maria Smith, February 27th, 1839, and his children, three sons and two daughters, survive him, all being present during his last days, to render care and assistance.  In politics Mr. Smith was a Democrat of the old school.  Never being absent on election day, he has always been one of the active men of his party, and nearly every year since his first vote was cast, he has been an officer in his town.  No man worked more zealously than he for his party, and in his death the people of McDonough and the democracy of Chenango sustain a great loss.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 20, 1878

Marriage

The venerable Jedediah R. Wheeler and wife passed the fifty-seventh anniversary of their marriage on Friday last.  It was made memorable by the assemblage of a number of valued friends, who cheerfully met at the old homestead and extended heartfelt congratulations and partook of the bounteous spread of refreshments.  It was an exceedingly pleasant gathering.  All will join in the wish that the worthy pair will live to enjoy many remembrances of their anniversary.

News Item

Joseph Doyle loves Mary Defoy and would gladly make her his wife, but Mary don't reciprocate the affection of the lovelorn Joseph to any great extent.  Joseph has pleaded his cause with Mary in the most pathetic manner, but she was callous to his entreaties and Joseph grew desperate.  On Thursday night last he held Mary's mother in his grasp for one square hour by the clock to make her promise to use her influence with Mary to induce her to wed him.  He might have held the old woman all night for ought we know had not Officer Gartsee arrived on the scene and sent him home.  Of late he has dogged the steps of Mary wherever she went and threatened to kill her and himself if she refused to marry him, for which threats Joseph is now under $300 bonds to keep the peace, and to annoy the lovely Mary and her mama no more.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 23, 1878

Marriages

SHERWOOD - ATHERTON:  At the Baptist parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, by Rev. F.P. Sutherland, Nelson J. Sherwood of Gilbertsville, to Carrie A. Atherton of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

FIEAL - OCKERMAN:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. DeWitt C. Fieal of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Susan Ockerman of Greene.

BACKMAN - WHITE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] March 18th, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Phil Backman to Miss Ella White, all of Greene, Chenango Co.

CARPENTER - CHITTENDEN:  At the home of the bride by Rev. J.L. Race, February 21st, 1878, Mr. Nathan Carpenter of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anne E. Chittenden of Pleasant Mt.

CLOSE - BARBER:  At the residence of the bride's father, by Rev S Scoville, Allen Close to Miss Jennie Barber, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DIXON - MYERS:  In Mount Pleasant, Pa. by Rev. J.L. Rade, Mr. M.C. Dixon of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Annie Myers  of Hainsville, N.J.., a niece of the officiating clergyman. 

BROWN - SEARLE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by J.B. Robinson, Rector of St. Andrews Chruch, New Berlin, Mr. Lamont L. Brown of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ida F. Searle of New Berlin.

Deaths

BENEDICT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], March 18th, Mrs. Clarissa Benedict, relict of the late Luman Benedict, int he 83d year of her age.

WADE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, of diphtheria, Hattie [Wade] daughter of Martin Wade, aged 12 years.

HOLMES:  In New Woodstock at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Luther Hunt, March 13, 1878, Mrs. Lucy Holmes widow of Mr. Alvan Holmes, formerly of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], aged 83 years.

Our community was pained to learn on Monday last, of the death of Mrs. Maryette Walcott, daughter of David Babcock of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and wife of Leston Walcott of the same place.  She is spoken of as a lady of high attainments and a beloved wife.  During her useful life in this vicinity, deceased had endeared herself to all with whom she became acquainted by her pleasant intercourse with neighbors and friends to such an extent that her memory is cherished by the community in which she has lived.  In her womanhood she retained all those noble traits of character which endeared her to the friends of her youth, we remember her when a girl in social life, the example for all her young associates.  In the midst of her usefulness, she is taken away, and leaves a fond husband and a small child, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at the Free Will Baptist church, Rhode Island Settlement on Tuesday last, there was a very large attendance and the services which were conducted by Rev. G.R. Foster of Otselic, were of a most impressive character.  W.A.L.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 21, 1878

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], March 19, 1878, Abbie E. Hinds [Bailey] wife of Erwin H. Bailey and only daughter of Fayette Hinds in the 29th year of her age.

The deceased was a person of rare qualities of character.  Amiable and genial in her temperament, she was friends wherever she went and was greatly respected and loved by all who knew her.  Though quiet and retiring in her manners, she was positive in her influences for good and outspoken in what she believed to be the truth.  She found her highest duty and joy in helping others and wherever she thought she could be of any service, she went with undaunted spirit.  Stricken down in the very prime of womanhood it seems hard to lose her, but there will be comfort in the memory that though she did not live the full measure of life, she lived to some purpose and left behind her sweet influence that can never die.  May the Good Father in His infinite mercy comfort those who are bowed in grief and strengthen them to bear this great affliction.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 18th of bilious pneumonia, Smith J. Wilber in the 68th year of his age.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 6th, Edward M. Hudson in the 55th year of his age.

In Tuscalon, March 9th, John Milks formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY], aged 44 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], March 13th, John Cook aged 69 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], suddenly March 4th, 1878, at her daughter's Mrs. J.W. Ball, Mrs. Susan S. Mott aged 81 years.  A good woman, a beloved mother is gone to her reward.

"Another hand is beckoning us, / Another call is given. / And glows once more with angel steps / The path which reaches heaven."

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 20, 1878

Deaths

A farmer residing in the town of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], by the name of Daniel D. Ingalls, was found dead in the woods about 8 o'clock, Wednesday evening the 6th.  He had been drawing hop poles with his team and his body was found close by his team by a boy living with his family who had become alarmed at the lateness of his return from the woods.  As found, it was apparent that he had been thrown from the load, striking on his head and breaking his neck.  

Alanson Briggs of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], died at his home in Clarksville [Alleghany Co NY], Feb. 23d.  He was 76 years of age and highly respected.  Mr. Briggs formerly lived in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  He built the house now owned by "Grundy" Sanderson.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, June 13, 1849

Marriages

At Westford on the morning of the 5th inst. by Rev. Cha's Wadsworth, Mr. A Beach Giles of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Harriet N. [Wadsworth] daughter of Rev. C Wadsworth, of the former place.

With the above notice we received a bountiful supply of the good things of this life.  May they enjoy uninterrupted happiness and the Beach be blessed with several tender buds of a numerous progeny.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the same day, by Rev. Mr. Pattengill, Mr. Ogden H. Eldredge of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. [Winsor] youngest daughter of Amos Winsor, of the former place.

We've had a perfect surfeit of cake this week.  We wish the newly married couple the continued happiness through life that they are at present enjoying.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. C.H. Harvey, Mr. Willard White of Ames [Montgomery Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Ann Duffin of this town.  May peace, happiness and plenty, crown them and theirs.

In Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] on the 5th inst., by Rev. D.T. Elliot, Mr. J.T. Crippen to Miss E.M. Thompson both of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Tuesday morning, the 5th inst. Dr. John W. Woodburn, aged 34 years.

Mr. W. was literally one of Cherry Valley's Sons, and one which she might well boast of and poorly spare.  Reared in our midst, at an early age he commenced the study of Medicine in the office of Dr. Whtie.  He passed the examination of the faculty with honors and receiving his diploma, opened an office in this village and commenced the practice of his profession to which he was devotedly attached.  By his skill and assiduity, he soon called around him a host of friends who will ever treasure up with gratitude the remembrance of one for whom the whole village mourns.  His heart was ever open to charity, and the needy sick of the village or vicinity never murmured while he was able to attend them. He has left a young and amiable wife, parents, and brothers and sisters to mourn his loss.  Requiescat in pace.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, March 29, 1878

Marriages

At the M.E. parsonage, Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. E.C. Herdman, Alton C. Jenks and Jennie A. Briggs, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] March 20, by Rev. S.J. Douglass, John Lewis and Della Johnson, both of Schenevus.

At the home of the bride's parents in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], March 20th by Rev. A.S. Clark, J. Kendrick Wilsey and Ella Brown.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Huntington Parish.

Another of our oldest citizens, Mrs. David Hayes has been called "To that bourne, from whence no traveller returns"  during the past week.  She was nearly ninety years old and had been a resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] for many years.

A little girl, eight years of age, a daughter of Sanford Boyce, of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], died on Sunday last, another victim of that dreadful disease, scarlet fever.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 10, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Delos D. Pier, Esq., Mr. Philip Smith to Miss Eliza Antis both of this town.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 4th inst. by the Rev. G. S. Boardman, Mr. Stephen Tilapaugh to Miss Phebe Jane Brown, both of Carlisle [Schoharie Co. NY].

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1820

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 9, 1820

Marriages

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Adam Doughlass to Miss Elizabeth Cowan.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. Thomas Latham to Miss Betsey Ballyanta.

Also, Mr. Andrew Johnson to Miss Mary Hamilton.

At Norwich, Chenango Co., [NY], Mr. John F. Hubbard, Editor of the Norwich Journal, to Miss Almyra Mean, daughter of Gen. Mead.

At Clinton, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] on the 7th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Davis, Mr. Lewis H. Redfield, editor of the Onondaga Register to Miss Ann Maria Tredwell daughter of Nathaniel Tredwell, Esq., of Plattsburg [Clinton Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 30, 1820

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Knight, Mr. Elkanah Sears son of the Rev. Mr. Sears of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Desire Phelps of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 3, 1820

Marriage

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wheeler, John C. Clark, Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Susan Maria Benjamin of the former place.

Death

On Friday the 31st ult. at Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY], Doct. Cornell Smith lately of Harpersfield, Delaware Co. [NY] and a member of the Delaware Medical Society.

News Item

About half past 5 o'clock on Friday morning the 7th inst., the inhabitants of this place [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] were aroused from their slumbers by the cry of fire, which proved to be the Court House and jail.  Our citizens immediately repaired to the scene of destruction, but such was the fury of the flames, it bursting out of the front and back part of the house with such a threatening aspect, that all attempts to save the building proved fruitless.  In a few hours it was burnt to the ground.  Fortunately for us the night was calm.  Had it been windy, other buildings must inevitably have shared the same fate.

What adds horror to the above we lament to state that a young man by the name of Abraham Coon perished in the flames.  He had been confined but three days before he met with this horrible death.  Accordingly to the sentence of a Court of Session in an adjacent town, for the trifling offence of stealing two yards of cloth.  The inhabitants, with every feeling which humanity could dictate, spared no exertions to extricate him from his awful fate, but all was in vain.  As soon as the flames were in a measure extinguished, search was made for the bones of the unfortunate man, and after removing the rubbish, part of his body was found on the bed of straw [unreadable].  All that remained was a small quantity of flesh upon his back, which is supposed to have been protected by the straw and dirt which surrounded it.

At the time this melancholy circumstance took place, no person resided in the house, save the unfortunate criminal.  And from all the circumstances, not the least doubt is entertained but what the fire originated in the prisoner's room.  On Saturday last, his mangled remains were interred in the village burying ground, with every mark of decency which unfortunate humanity claims.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 20, 1829

Death

At the residence of his son, in Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Daniel Mervin in the 74th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 25, 1820

Marriage

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hill, Mr. Joseph Tootbell to Miss Hannah Smith.

Vital Records, Binghamton Courier, October & November 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 1, 1845

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 22d, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Henry Mores of Albany [Albany Co. NY], and Miss Hannah Gretton of this village [Binghamton].

In Montrose Pa., Sept. 24th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert S Angell of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], and Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday the 24th Sept. Lucy Sophronia [Hotchkiss] daughter of G.W. Hotchkiss, Esq., aged one year and three days.  "In life or death the innocent are blessed."

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 8, 1845

Marriages

In West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] on the 23d Sept. by the Rev. Mr. Gregery, Oliver Hamilton, Esq. of Troy City to Miss Sarah S. Bowman of the former place.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by Samuel M. Hunt, Esq., Mr. William Miner to Miss Lucinda Wheeler all of Union.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst, Edward James [Heit] son of James Heit, aged 10 months.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 22, 1845

Marriages

At Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 20th Sept. last, by the Rev. J.M. Gaylord, Maj. D. Mersereau of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Christopher Mersereau of the former place.

In Dimock, Pa. Sept. 30th, by Rev. Wm. M. DeLong, Rev. O.G. Glumpstead to Miss Tyler both of that town.

Also by the same, Oct. 9th, Mr. James Cairns to Miss Elizabeth McElwee, both of Great Bend [PA].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 29, 1845

Marriages

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on Thursday evening, the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Peck, Mr. Elias W. Seymour of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Louisa L. Dodd of the former place.

At Great Bend, Pa., on the 8th inst. by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Thomas Hays of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Betsy Newman of the former place.

Deaths

At the Binghamton Hotel in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday night of last week.  Mr. William Thomas aged about 65.  Mr. Thomas was a native of Wales and late a resident of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] from which place he was removing with his two sons to Carbondale Pa.  They arrived here on Saturday evening, Mr. T. being apparently in good health.  On Monday morning he was taken in an apoplectic fit, which thus suddenly terminated his mortal career.  He was, as we are informed, a respectable man and a member of the Baptist Church in Utica.

Suddenly in Newark, Tioga Co. N.Y. on the 22d inst. Rev. Caleb Whiting, late of the town of Virgil, Cortland Co. [NY], aged 61 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 5, 1845

Marriages

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 30th by Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Elkanan Pierce of Lisle [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Catharine Colier of Conklin.

In Union [Broome Co. NY] October 29th by S.M. Hunt Esq., Mr. Robert Hatfield to Miss Sarah Ann Stimpson all of Union.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 12, 1845

Marriages

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Thursday the 6th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Calvin Shepherd of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Bullock.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Mr. Morgan L. Wood to Miss Sarah Norton all of Conklin.

In Clinton Dutchess County [NY], on the 27th inst. by Daniel H. Schultz Esq., Mr. John F.B. Stoutenburg to Miss Maria [Conger] daughter of Benjamin Conger Esq., both of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, November 19, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. T.M. Pearne, Mr. Samuel Shaw to Miss Catharine C. Quick, all of this place.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 16, 1878

Marriages

TALBOT - EGGLESTON:  At the residence of the bride's parents, March 6th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. Marcelius M. Talbot of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Velma Eggleston of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

TARBELL - TALBOT:  At the residence of Fred Eggleston, Triangle [Broome Co. NY], March 6th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. Frank Tarbell of Hunt's Corners [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss Mary Talbot of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

McKARIE - GRISWOLD:  At Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. O.M. martin, Mr. Francis M. McKarie to Miss Libbie Griswodl, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

McBIERNY - TICKNOR:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 31st [sic] by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, Mr. H.J. McBierny of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Libbie Ticknor of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

THOMPSON - WEDGE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], March 6th by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Eugene Thompson to Miss Sarah Wedge, all of Greene.

LAW - BROWN:  At the parsonage, by Rev. Jos. Clement, on the 12th, Mr. Geo. M. Law and Miss Deette A. Brown all of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]

PRICE - MAXSON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 6th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. George H. Price of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Anna F. Maxson of DeRuyter.

HILL - PRICE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 6th, 1878, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Lafayette M. Hill and Miss Amelia E. Price all of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HAND:  In New Lebanon, Columbia N.Y., March 6, Geo. S. Hand brother of Dr. S.M. Hand of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 34 years.

MAXSON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, of consumption, Charles P. Maxson, formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, aged 36 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriage

GROVER - MILLER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27, by Re.v N.J. Hawley, Mr. James D. Grover of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Zana J. Miller of New Berlin.

Death

The Late William Beardsley (d. Jan. 20, 1878):  His moral character was unblemished, his uprightness and integrity known to all among friends and neighbors, none more esteemed for those qualities which win and retain respect and affection.  He was a well taught and thorough mathematician, a fact for which many Professors and students can vouch.  He was a welcome inmate, honored and beloved in the homes of his children, and since his own was broken up, spent his time among them.  For the last four years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Silas Rogers, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  In early life he was a Baptist, later he belonged by conviction to those styled liberal Christians, believing that all will be finally restored and saved.  In many conversations with his daughter, one truth ever seemed prominent - salvation in and through Christ the Redeemer and Saviour. Till within a year or two his mental faculties remained undimmed, but his years were long past the allotted span, and slowly yet surely, he yielded to the fiat of the destroyer, and after three or four weeks sickness he died Jan. 20th and is laid among those who preceded him to rest.  "And so, God giveth his beloved sleep."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 14, 1878

Marriages

WINDSOR - IRELAND:  At the home of the bride March 6th, 1878, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Dellavan S. Windsor of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma J. Ireland of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

AUSTIN - MATHEWSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 5th, 1878, at the home of the bride by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Alexander Austin to Miss Flora Mathewson, both of Masonville.

Deaths

CASHMAN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March -?- 1878, Tinnie Lee [Cashman] only son of Timothy and Eliza Cashman, aged 3 years 4 months.

PIERCE:  March 1st at North Sanford [Broome Co. NY] James Pierce, formerly of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] aged 76 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 13, 1878

Marriages

BEAMAN - CORKER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, by Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Fabius, Rev. I.H. Beaman of Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie Corker of Lincklaen.

CAUSDELL - HYDE:  In Vineland, N.J., Feb. 23d, by Rev. Mr. Pullen, Mr. Walter M. Caudell by the Clayton Dollar Weekly to Miss Julia M. Hyde, daughter of O.R. Hyde of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

BURTCH - BURTCH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Eliel Burtch of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Helen C. Burtch of Afton.

BLAKESLEE - WRIGHT:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. William H. Blakeslee of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Myrtle E. Wright of Afton.

BREED - BROWN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. George T. .Breed to Miss M. Cornelia Brown, both of Pharsalia.

GILBERT - HOLL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Park H. Gilbert of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Holl of Lincklaen.

Deaths

WILLCOX:  At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merritt, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 6th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, widow of the late Whitman Willcox, aged 78 years and 10 months.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, widow of the late Whitman Willcox, died of pneumonia, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merrit, in this village, in the seventy-ninth year of her age.  Years ago, the Willcox farm, on the east side of the river, south of this village was well known and the doors of its hospitable mansion were always open, and friends and neighbors received a cordial welcome.  Soon after the death of her husband, which occurred in August 1845, deceased left the farm, which passed into other hands and she has since made her home with her children, respected and beloved by all.  She leaves surviving her seven children:  Mrs. S.S. Merritt of this village; Mrs. E.B. Smith of Washington; Whitman, Bradford B. and Charles of Earlville, Gurdon of Washington, and Eli H. of Nebraska.  Her funeral was attended on Friday afternoon.

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BENEDICT:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, Mrs. C.M. Benedict, aged 81 years.

BAKER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, Mrs. Lucinda Baker, aged 86 years.

TRUMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 5th of apoplexy, Miss Mary E. Truman, aged 46 years.

BEARDSLEY:  Mr. William Beardsley was born in Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont, May 13th, 1793.  He went as a soldier from Vermont in the war of 1812, first by draft, afterward by enlistment, and remained until the close of the war.  He was in the naval engagement on Lake Champlain between Commodore McDonough and Commodore Downie, and after the surrender went on board the vessel on which Commodore Downie was killed, saw the rigging all cut in pieces and all the ghastly and harrowing sights consequent upon such combats.  At the age of twenty-three, he married Anna Maria Catlin, a native of Canada.  They came immediately to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], then a new country much of it a wilderness and ever since, in or near, it has been his home.  Of the twelve children of this marriage, seven are living.  For the last four years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Silas Rogers in Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  Till within a year or two his mental faculties remained undimmed, but his years were long past the allotted span and slowly, yet surely, he yielded to the fiat of the destroyer, and after three or four weeks sickness, he died January 20th, and is laid among those who preceded him to rest.  Times

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WIRE:  Our Pitcher correspondent furnishes us with the following particulars of a sad and fatal accident which occurred in the town of Taylor, Cortland County [NY], something like a mile from the village of Pitcher, on Thursday of last week:

"On Thursday afternoon of last week, Martin Wire, and his son Willie [Wire] of Taylor, were at work in the sugar bush.  Rev. Mr. Salisbury made them a social call and while there they amused themselves by shooting for a time at a target.  Willie went up on the side hill some fifty feet from the boiling place, requesting Mr. Salisbury to load the rifle in his absence.  Mr. S. sat down on some wood, holding the gun between his knees, the breech resting on the ground, muzzle pointing upwards.  In adjusting the cap, the rifle was discharged, the ball passing over the beam of the sugar house and entering Willie's head just above and back of the ear, breaking the skull on the opposite side, but not passing through the skin.  The lad lived until Friday morning, although unconscious, when life ceased. The funeral was attended by a very large and sympathetic assemblage, and all shed tears of sorrow.  Willie was the only child of Mr. Wire, aged fourteen years.  No words can describe the feelings of Mr. and Mrs. Wire, nor those of Mr. Salisbury."

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BOYDEN:  North Pharsalia, Chenango Co. NY:  Another flower has been cut down in the fullness of bloom and a tiny bud, having been delicately placed within the beautiful leaves, dropped its head submissively, in unison with the mother parent, to an unseen Power.  About one year ago, the oldest daughter of Mr. Calvin Frink girded the bridal robes about her and was united in marriage with Murray Boyden.  Last Saturday her remains were wrapped in her bridal robes and with her infant upon her bosom, were buried.  The funeral was largely attended. The friends have the sympathies of the community.  Eld. John Barr, of Otselic, preached a very appropriate and effective sermon at the obsequies.

INGAL:  Daniel D. Ingal, a farmer living near Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], was killed on Wednesday of last week by a load of hop poles falling upon him while he was hauling them to his yard.  His neck was broken.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 13, 1878

Death

On Sunday the 3d inst. the remains of Lyman Ingraham, a highly respected citizen of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co. Y] were interred at Coventry Cemetery [Chenango Co. NY].