Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 22, 1878

Deaths

HEWITT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday morning the 21st inst. William S. Hewitt, only son of Col. Ezra Hewitt, aged 29 years, 6 months and 14 days.

On Friday morning soon after the hour of midnight, William Snow Hewitt quietly - peacefully entered into the spirit land.  Though not unlooked for, the announcement comes upon our community with fearful suddenness.  Mr. Hewitt was born in this village in December 1848 and was at the time of his death twenty-nine years, six months and fourteen days old.  His early boyhood and youth were spent at our academy where he obtained a liberal education.  He afterwards entered the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie and by a thorough course there he abundantly fitted himself for that business prominence which characterized him in after life.  Leaving college he entered the law office of Isaac S. Newton, Esq., and after close study and application was admitted to practice law in 1872.  He entered into practice and bid fair to attain distinction at the bar.  In May 1872, however, he was tendered the position of Teller at the Bank of Norwich, which he accepted, an occupation much more congenial to him than the practice of the law.  He continued in this position until forced to resign it in April 1877, on account of failing health.  At that time he visited the Southern States with the hope of finding permanent relief, but on his return in June, it was too painfully apparent that consumption had marked him for its own.  From that time to this, he has rapidly declined until as above stated, his disease terminated fatally, and thus has passed away one of the most promioung men it was ever our good fortune to know.

Mr. Hewitt was an active worker in all the interests of the community as well as the church.  He was the first County Chief Templar, an office which he held for years, throwing his every influence upon the side of Temperance.   He was one of the founders of the Norwich Circulating library Association and was its first President, an office which he held at his death.  To his endeavors more than all else is that institution indebted for its success, and we believe the energy and life he infused into it, will cause it to long survive, a monument of his energy, public spirit and far sightedness.  He was also for a long time Librarian of the Congregational Sunday School, and for many years a Trustee of the society.  In all good works he was zealous and seemed happiest when engaged in some labor which should ameliorate or elevate the condition of his fellows.

He was the only son of Col. and Mrs. Ezra Hewitt, and the shaft of death deprives them of the stay and help which they vainly hoped would be accorded to them in their old age.  A number of years since he married the daughter of Gen. PerLee, who with his infant child survives him.  To all of the stricken, the loss is a great tone, and the warmest sympathies of our entire people mingle with their grief.  The loss is a great one to the community as well, and his death teaches anew the lesson to our youth, that a virtuous, Christian life meets with its reward here as well as hereafter and that his life emulated and followed will lead them to the dark waters without fear and enable them as it did him to pass over with the full consciousness that "it is well with him"

His funeral will be attended on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock from his father's residence on North Broad Street.

BURLINGAME:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. James L. Burlingame was attended at the F.B Church on Monday last, Rev. J.H. Boyce of South New Berlin, officiating, assisted by Rev. C.A. Morehouse.  Mrs. B. has been an invalid for years and a great sufferer.

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News Item

Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  We are sorry to state that diphtheria still prevails, cases scattered here and there through the valley and on the hills on either side.  Mrs. Barber, wife of George Barber, Esq., died on the 14th inst.  Mrs. D. Phetteplace is very ill with the same disease.  A little son of Frank Bowen has been very sick but is now recovering.  Miss Leona North who has been prostrated for several weeks by this disease is recovering.  

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 19, 1878

Marriages

UTTER - FOOTE:  At the home of the bride, June 5th, by Rev. H.G. Harnard, Mr. W.E. Utter of Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella R. Foote of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

East McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  On Thursday, the 6th, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ingraham celebrated the 20th anniversary of their wedding.  The day opened fair, an emblem fitting for the full enjoyment of the affair.  The spread was arranged beautiful and tasty, several cakes were trimmed with mottos and inscriptions justly appropriate to the occasion.  Mr. and Mrs. Ingraham were the recipients of many valuable presents, including an abundance of silver ware.  The day was pleasantly passed, the young people played various games, while the older ones recalled bygone days and the happy times enjoyed.  The parties received the congratulations of many friends upon their success in life and the best wishes for future prosperity.  May they live to celebrate their golden wedding was the sentiment of all present.

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Married, June 4th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. W. DeL Wilson, Mr. Bennett of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Julia [Bradley] youngest daughter of Augustus Bradley.

Deaths

SMITH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, Carrie O. []Smith] wife of Wm. A. Smith, aged 22 years.

CHAFEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 8th, Mr. Elisha Chafey aged 79 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 20, 1878

Marriages

CASWELL - BLIVEN:  At the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. A.P. Merrill, Mr. E.M. Caswell of Brockport, N.Y. [Monroe Co.] to Miss Nettie A. Bliven of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

WILBUR - WINCHEL:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], June 5th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. G.R. Wilbur of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Philena Winchel of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

CORBIN - KELLOGG:  At Elizabeth, N.J., June 12th, by Rev. W.C. Roberts, D.D., Mr. William H. Corbin to Miss Clementine Kellogg all of Elizabeth.

Deaths

BARBER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 15th, Ella A. [Barber] wife of George Barber, aged 29 years, 4 months, and 7 days, daughter of Henry Wheeler and granddaughter of Aaron B. Gates of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Death by diphtheria(?) occurred to the wife of George Barber at her residence near this place [Guilford] on Saturday morning of last week.  She leaves a husband and three children, the eldest hardly more than three years old, to mourn her loss.  The funeral will occur today (Monday).  Mr. Barber and little ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.

BILLINGS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 14th, Frederick P. [Billings] son of Burdette and Ella Billings, aged 5 years and 6 months.

Burdette Billings family met with a sad bereavement on Friday in the death of their oldest child, Freddie, the result of stepping on a tack about a week before. Freddie was an unusually attractive child and was beloved by all. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of sad affliction.

WINSOR:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Glover Ives, Mrs. Lovisa Winsor, aged 92 years.  Deceased became a resident of Guilford when but seventeen years of age and at the time of her death was the oldest woman in the town.

CORBIN:  At Saratoga Springs, June 2d, Lydia H. [Corbin] wife of Henry J. Corbin, aged 69 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

The funeral of Mrs. Corbin of Saratoga Springs occurred in this village [New Berlin] last week.  She was the only remaining sister of Mrs. Joseph Arnold who has been with her during the last months of her sickness.  She was a great sufferer, but bore it all with meekness and patience, until the dim shadows of this life were changed to eternal day.  She was laid away to rest in the quiet little cemetery just below our village, where the murmur of the silvery Unadilla never disturbs the ear of its silent sleepers.  Mrs. Arnold and her excellent family feel the sad affliction deeply.

ROSE:  Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Mrs. Hannah Rose died on the 16th inst. of consumption.  The funeral took place from her late residence on Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock.

LEWIS:  Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Ellis Lewis of Fenton [Broome Co. NY] died on Sunday night at 12 M, aged about 70 years.  Cause of death was typhoid pneumonia. The funeral we understand, is appointed for Wednesday.

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CONWAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 14th, after a lingering illness, Katie [Conway] only daughter of Corneilus Conway, aged 29 years.  Her funeral was largely attended at St. Patrick's Church on Sunday morning and many sympathizing friends followed her remains to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] where they were interred in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1878:  The above announcement is not an unexpected one, for after years of pain and sickness and seeming oscillation between life and death, the announcement has been looked for at any time.  Katie was an only daughter, but not as such alone was she the pet of the household.  Her gentle manners, kind disposition, and real goodness of heart endeared her to all, so that whether in the family circle, in the Sunday or day school, or with her youthful companions, she was universally beloved and esteemed, and when at last the final blow fell, it struck not only her immediate relatives and friends, but all who knew her, as well.  This was particularly apparent at her funeral at St. Patrick's Church on Sunday morning, which, notwithstanding the driving storm, was filled to its utmost capacity with sympathizing friends and acquaintances who came to mingle their grief with the stricken parents and brothers.  The beautiful and feeling remarks of the pastor, Rev. Father Harrigan found a ready response in the hearts of all present. and as each one filed past the casket and gazed upon the face of the dead, the oft noticed tear attested how well she was beloved.  The burial took place in the family yard at the Catholic ground in Oxford, where other children of Mr. C. have been buried before, and the remains were accompanied by a large number of friends. We would mingle our sympathies, with those of our entire community, with the afflicted family in their bereavement.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1878

Marriage

LAMB - CASTLE:  At the Unadilla House in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 29, 1878, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Eliott Lamb and Miss Eliza M. castle, both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

GATES - EVANS:  At Centerville [Allegany Co. NY] June 15th by Rev.  H.G. Harned, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. Addison Gates of Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Ada Evans, of Centerville, N.Y.

Deaths

Smithville, Chenango Co. NY:  There has been quite a number of cases of diphtheria in town, causing the death of two persons, one, a daughter of George Kinnier aged six years and a son of Wm. Gipson.  We are glad to state that it is abating.

Smithville, Chenango Co. NY:  George Taylor's wife was buried last Friday.  She was taken with typhoid fever some weeks ago and was recovering, when inflammation of the lungs set in, causing her death. She leaves one daughter, aged five years.  She was twenty-six years of age.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, July to September 1824

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 28, 1824

Marriage

At Westford, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Caldwell, Amasa Thayer Esq. Attorney at Law of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Waity Smith of Westford.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 21st inst. Mr. John B. Phelps in the 66th year of his age.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst. Mrs. Anne Barlow consort of Mr. Samuel Barlow in the 72nd year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 18, 1824

Marriage

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], last evening, by the Rev. John Bangs, Mr. David R. Slotte to Miss Polly Hawkins, both of Delhi.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 8, 1824

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday last by Elder Mabie, Mr. John Blanchard to Miss Polly Dibble.

In Meredith [Otsego Co. NY] on the same day by Elder Tuttle, Mr. Levi Dutton to Miss Abby Benedict.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Mr. George Mason, aged about 53 years.

In the town of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the 6th inst. Mr. Jonathan Smith.

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In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, in the thirtieth year of his age, Ozias S. Decker, Esquire, Counselor at Law.

The afflicting dispensation which so early exacted from him the debt of nature, has wrung the hearts of an attached circle of friends and deprived the profession to which he belonged of one whom native talents and correct habits eminently qualified for success.  Among his professional brethren none beheld fairer prospects of eminence and usefulness, for none attracted a more lively regard, or enjoyed more cordial and general esteem.

In testimony of their respect for his memory, the following resolutions were adapted by the Members of the Delaware Bar at a meeting held at the court House on the 4th inst. of which General Erastus Root was Chairman and Levinas Mosson, Esq. Secretary.

Resolved, That while assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to our deceased friend, Ozias S. Decker, Esq. our feelings prompt us to say, that in him the Bar is deprived of one of its most worthy members.  The fine talents with which nature had enriched him had been cultivated in a manner to ensure distinction to himself and usefulness to his fellow men. The high hopes of his friends, formed from those presages which he had evinced of future eminence as a lawyer, have been blasted by his untimely death.  But not his merits only as a member of that profession which he adorned claim our regard.  Society is called to mourn the loss of an upright and public spirited citizen.  His social virtues will long endear him to our fond recollections.  Amiable in his manners, frank and generous in disposition, sincere in his friendships, he won the love of his friends and the esteem of his acquaintance.

Resolved, As a faint testimonial of our respect for his virtues we will wear crape on the left arm until the expiration of the term of our County Court in October next.

The funeral solemnities took place on Saturday, and were rendered edifying and impressive by an appropriate discourse delivered at the Court House by the Rev. E.K. Mainsil, after which the remains of the deceased were interred with military honors by the Company of Infantry late under his commend joined by the Officers of Col. Foote's Regiment, the Members of the Bar, and a numerous concourse of citizens.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 15, 1824

Marriage

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on Tuesday the 7th inst.. by the Rev. Isaac Headley, Mr. Caleb S. Benedict of Walton to Miss Eliza Annis Hoyt late of Wilton, Connecticut.

Deaths

In Middletown [Orange Co. NY] in the 71st year of his age, John Grant, Esq.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Monday last, Morris F. [Fitch] son of Dr. Cornelius R. Fitch, aged two years and six months.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 22, 1824

Marriage

In Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on Wednesday the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Prentiss, Edwin Croswell Esq., Editor of the Albany Argus to Miss Catharine Adams daughter of John Adams Esq.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 29, 1824

Marriage

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 26th inst. by the Rev. Isaac Hadley, Mr. Smith St. John to Miss Melissa Coleman daughter of Daniel Coleman, Jun.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 22, 1824

News Item

Trial for Murder

At a Court of Over and Terminer, held at Montrose, Pa. last week by the Hon. Edward Herrick, Jason Treadwell was tried on an indictment for the murder of Oliver Harper, in May last.  The trial commenced on Wednesday morning, and was very ably conducted by Messrs. Eldred, Mallory and Read, on the part of the Commonwealth, and Messrs. Case and Williston for the prisoner.  After argument of counsel and a clear and lucid charge, the case was submitted to the jury on Saturday evening.  On Sunday morning the jury returned a verdict of Guilty.

The testimony, although principally circumstantial, was clear and pointed; irresistibly establishing the prisoner's guilt, and exhibiting in him a depravity of heart, seldom evinced in cases of equal magnitude. Treadwell, no doubt, had meditated the murder of Harper for several days previous to carrying his designs into execution.  He had ascertained, as near as possible, the time Mr. Harper would return from Philadelphia to which place Mr. Harper had been with lumber.  Having blacked and disguised himself, he lay in wait nearly two days in an unfrequently tract of woods adjoining the road Mr. Harper would necessarily travel, a few miles distant from his residence. It does not appear that Mr. Harper was in any way appraised of the approach of the murderer.  He was shot through the head and instantly expired.  Treadwell then rifled his pockets of about $400 and fled to the woods.  On the day the murder was committed, he was seen with his rifle by a Mr. Welton, blacked and secreted by the way, near the spot where Mr. Harper was found.  He was subsequently recognized by Mr. Welton.  This, with other circumstances led to his detection and finally to his conviction.  Early on Monday morning last, sentence of death was passed upon him.  He appeared quite unconcerned. During the whole trial and on the judge' pronouncing the awful sentence of the law, he remained unmoved, as if unconscious of his fearful situation or the deep depravity of the crime he had committed. The time of execution is, by the laws of that state, to be fixed by the governor.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1809, 1947, 1848 & 1853

 The Impartial Observer, Cooperstown, NY, January 7, 1809

Death

On the 15th ult. in Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Abigail Mathewson in the 59th year of her age.

The Impartial Observer, Cooperstown, NY, January 14, 1809

Death

On the 15th ult. Col. Jacob Hochstrasser of Trenton in the County of Oneida [NY].  He was an officer in the patriot army of our revolution, and for several years after the war, was a member of the Legislature for the respectable County of Albany.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, November 20, 1847

Marriage

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 18th inst. by H.S. Babcock, Esq., Mr. Robison Carr to Miss Caroline Eldred both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 8, 1848

Marriage

In Louisville [St. Lawrence Co. NY], on the 16th ult by the Rev. Mr. Dodge, H.J. Ball of Oswego to Miss Ruth Ann Blend of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mrs. Martha Deming, relict of the late Col. Adin Deming in the 79th year of her age.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. Mr. Nathan Adams aged about 43 years.

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult., Mrs. Nancy [Thayer] wife of Mr. Jonathan Thayer, aged about 61 years.

In South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY] on the 22d ult. Mr. Noah Adsitt, aged about 80 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th ult., Mr. Charles Wait, aged about 50 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th ult, Miss Abigail Washburn, aged 23 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co., NY] on the 19th Jan., Mrs. Nancy Campbell aged 30 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th Jan., Mrs. Asenith Thompson aged 65 years.

At Buffalo [Erie Co. NY], on the 12th ult. Mr. Alanson Pierson, aged 43 years, formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

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 Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning the 5th inst. John C. Doubleday son of Seth Doubleday Esq. in the 32d year of his age.

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

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, 1852, of Consumption, Mrs. Jane E. [Scofield] wife of Mr. William H. Scofield aged 34 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 endeared herself by many amiable dualities of heart and acts of kindness during her life.

At a special meeting of the Oneonta Tent, No. 562, I.O. of R. of which Mr. Scofield is a member, it was resolved that we drebly 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 burthen, until called hence by the high Chief Ruler, to meet the glorified spirit of her he loved in the Tent of everlasting peace.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 26, 1878

Deaths

June 25:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], William Fleming aged 52 years.

May 25:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], Ada [Davis] only daughter of Adelbert and Mary Davis, aged 11 months and 12 days.

Four little ones has Christ taken from these stricken parents, but safe are they within the enclosure of heaven.  May the parents thus sadly bereaved greet them in the sunny land.

"I take these little lambs says he / And fold them in my breast; / Protection they shall find in me, / In me be ever blest."

News Item

On Thursday last, Charles and Freddie Day, aged respectively thirteen and nine years, sons of James H. Day of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], were out in a field with a rifle trying to shoot crows and squirrels.  The younger of the two was just recovering from a severe illness and was hardly able to be out.  While going through a field they were attacked by a ferocious bull and endeavored to run and thus escape the infuriated animal.  It would have been an easy matter for the older boy to escape, but Freddie was soon exhausted by his efforts which was noticed by his brother, and as he began to lag and could run no longer, Charles placed himself between the pursued and pursuer, just as the hot breath of the bull could almost be felt, and seeing that he could not turn the animal, drew his rifle and with wonderful nerve and coolness fired, killing the beast instantly and thus saving his brother. 

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, june 21, 1878

Marriage

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], June 13, by Rev. L.M. Purlington, A.W. Banker of Great Bend, Pa. and Mrs. Mary E. Butler, of Unadilla.

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], June 13, Clark [Launt] son of P.P. Launt, aged 18 years.

In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 10, Ester [Parsons] wife of Lucius Parsons, aged 25 years.

In North Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], June 13 Oscar Ellsworthy aged 32 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], June 18th, Orra Peabody in the 79th year of his age.

News Item

Family Reunion

Tuesday, the 11th inst. was a most joyous and happy day to many of the descendants and their immediate friends of William Stevens, one of the pioneers of the town of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].  The occasion was the annual reunion of the numerous and honored living posterity of their worthy progenitor at the "old homestead" now occupied by Ezra Stevens, the younger son of the pioneer.

Prospectively the day was unpropitious, but before the sun had passed the meridian, brighter skies had dawned, and members and friends of the family had assembled to the number of one  hundred.  It was indeed a harmonious and happy reunion, one long to be remembered by all who participated.  The aged seemed to live in the golden past once more and the young listened with unwonted interest and delight to the thrilling reminiscences of their grandfather's days.

Here on the identical spot where William Stevens, the esteemed ancestor more than eight years before first set foot and braved the dangers and hardships of a wilderness home, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren join in happy greeting and in honoring the name of one that was as noble as he was brave, one in whose veins coursed "That blood of honest fame, / Which no tyranny could tame / By its charms."  Of the hardy New England stamp he was one of those to whom we owe so much for our glorious civilization.

A bountiful repast came in its order, after which the chairman, Alvin Lyon announced that the hour set apart for the intellectual feast had arrived.  Ezra Stevens than presented briefly an interesting genealogy which he had prepared of the family, dating several generations prior to the time of his father's family.  The history showed that the family had ever been marked for giving to the world men and women of sterling worth.

Of the immediate descendants of William Stevens, about one hundred and thirty are now living and are every way worthy to perpetuate the name and virtues of him whom they love to remember with veneration.

Rev. A.S. Clark spoke briefly of the lessons to be drawn from the occasion, while we admire the noble spirit of our fathers, we should pay our obligations to posterity in full.

Alvin Lyon, a son-in-law of the elder Stevens, for more than eighty years a resident of the town, spoke of his intimate acquaintance with the family for the greater part of his life.  He also related some of the stirring experiences of the early settlers.  A most interesting old man he is, apparently good for another decade or two.

The history of the Stevens family possesses a new interest just now, as we are on the eve of the one hundredth anniversary of the massacre of Wyoming. William Stevens, our hero, and the father of a numerous family, eight of whom are still living, was one of the survivors of this ill-fated hour.  Though only six years of age, he remembered to the day of his death, twenty years ago, the bloody scene there enacted.  In company with other survivors, he went to New England from whence he subsequently came to give the vigor of his manhood and the glory of his age, and better still, a noble posterity to bless the age in which we live.  

A.S. Clark, Laurens, June 17, 1878

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, June 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 20, 1878

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], June 13th, Orra Peabody in the 79th year of his age.  He was born in Pierstown at Leatherstocking Falls [Otsego Co. NY] and has always resided in Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], He has ever borne the character of an industrious, honest and upright citizen and was an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] June 10th, Anna Conkin [Hinds] wife of Charles J. Hinds and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Conklin in the 20th year of her age.

At Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], June 17th, '78, Martin [Coss] son of Eben and Sarah Coss, aged 4 years, 11 months and 12 days.

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], June 8th, Nancy M. Felter [Rockerfellow], wife of John Rockerfellow, aged 69 years, 7 months and 2 days.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10th, Samuel Derby aged 73 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] May 20th, Mrs. Betsey Silver aged 77 years. 

In Elk Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 31st, Charles Brownell aged 51 years and 4 months.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], June 7th, John H. Bartlett of Natick, Mass., aged 54 years.

At Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], june 11th, Benjamin Millias, aged 61 years, 2 months and 2 days.

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Whereas it has pleased our Grand Master to remove from among us our esteemed Brother Henry Fitch and 

Whereas, We desire to put upon record our regard for him as a man and a Mason; therefore

Resolved, that in the death of brother Fitch, Farmers' Lodge has lost a valued and useful member. and each individual brother a friend.  We sincerely mourn his loss, yet believe that the Masons' God is a God of justice and that his tender mercies are over all his works.  Mourning not as those without hope, we fondly trust that our loss is our brother's eternal gain. We rejoice that our Supreme Grand master has given Him Divine promise that He will be a father to the fatherless and the widow's God and to Him we commend the stricken widow for that consolation which is beyond our power to impart.

Resolved, That our Lodge Room be draped in mourning for thirty days.  That these resolutions be entered in the minutes and published in the Freeman's Journal and Otsego Republican and a copy thereof be presented to the family of the deceased with the assurance of our warmest sympathy.

Committee: William Joslyn, S.B. Ackerman, William Talbot; West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], June 12, 1878.

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At a regular communication of Evergreen lodge, No. 363, held at their rooms at Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY], May 2, 1878, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas It has pleased the Ruler of the Universe in His wise providence to remove by death out worthy brother, Hiram R. Wood, therefore

Resolved, That in his death this Lodge has lost an exemplary, worthy member, the community an upright citizen, his family an indulgent father and loving brother.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the relatives in this severe affliction and although their loss is irreparable, his memory will long survive, enshrined in the hearts of those who knew and loved him well.

Resolved, That the above be published in the Cooperstown papers, a copy be presented to the family of the deceased and entered upon the minutes of this Lodge.

Committee:  J.A. Greegs, A. Tillon, D.C. Curtis.

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On Monday evening last, as the train on the Cooperstown Road was nearing Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], engineer Sith saw a man ahead, walking on the track.  He gave the usual warning, sharp and repeatedly, and then seeing that he did not step off the track as expected, Mr. S. Whisted "down breaks" and reversed his engine, but the distance was too short in which to stop the train, and the man was taken up by the cow catcher, thrown back upon the bumper, breaking his right leg and arm and inflicting a severe bruise upon the back of his head.  Fatal injuries were inflicted, and he has remained in a comatose condition from the time he was struck until 10 Tuesday A.M.  His death is hourly expected.

The name of the unfortunate man is Daniel Cahoone, 66 years of age and deaf and dumb.  He is a resident of Herkimer County [NY] and was on a visit to his brother-in-law Mr. Reynolds at the Phoenix.  A few years ago, he sustained severe injuries in the same manner, while walking upon the railroad track near Richfield [Otsego Co. NY].  He was taken to Mr. R.'s house and the R.R. Co. sent Doct. Hills immediately to see him on the arrival of the train, but nothing could be done for him.  He was so badly injured that he seemed entirely unconscious.

No blame attaches to the engineer in this case.  It is his almost daily experience to see people walking on the track ahead of the approaching train and many of them will refuse to leave it until the engine is almost upon them.  This man's condition was of course unknown and unsuspected, and he was expected to step aside in time as others do, until it was too late to prevent the collision.

P.S. Mr. C. died about 11 o'clock A.M.

News Item

Four generations of the family of Mrs. Sally W. [Steere] relict of James Steere of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] celebrated her eightieth birthday on Friday last, at the old homestead in that town.  Between fifty and sixty persons were present and an enjoyable time was passed with the usual picnic, songs and speeches.  "Aunt Sally Steere" has lived a long, busy and useful life.  She began her married career at the head of about thirty persons, many of them being in her own immediate family, and though she always had the care and supervision of a large household, yet her energy and management have enabled her to  find time and means to help the poor, to assist her neighbors in sickness, to entertain her large circle of friends, to cultivate her rare and beautiful house plants and flower garden, and still keep her home as a model of neatness, economy and convenience, and the finished specimens of her industry and handiwork, in the shape of extra fine homemade linens are the admiration of all her loving guests - yet, proudest thought of all, she is the mother of eleven children, of whom five sons and two daughters remain to bless her in living the Christian lives she has ever impressed upon them by both precept and example.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1878 & 1880

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 12, 1878

Marriage

On Monday evening last week, it being the fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. M.V.B. Winsor, a number of their friends surprised them with their presence, presents, congratulations and refreshments.  The bride and groom of fifteen years seemed loth to submit at first, but later they escorted their guests up to the Hall where the ever ready Mead, with fiddle in hand, made music that brought the fantastic toe to the mark.  Mr. and Mrs. Winsor, if older than fifteen years ago, were young enough, and Miss Callie, their only child, whose bright pleasing manner and intelligent conversation are so well known, surely ought to compensate them for any evidences of age that those years have brought.  The presents were many, varied, useful and beautiful, the refreshments were such as the Guilford ladies always furnish. None can say more, I speak advisedly, and the evening was pleasantly passed by all.  May this most worthy couple never have less friends than now and may their ways be ways of pleasantness always.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 15, 1878

Marriages

DEYO - DURKEE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, by the Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. David Deyo of South Plymouth, NY to Mrs. Allince A. Durkeek of Salem, Mass.

TAYLOR - EDMONDS:  In Grace Church, San Francisco, May 30, 1878, by Rev. F.O. Barstow, Mr. William O. Taylor and Miss Clementine [Edmonds] daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Edmunds all of that city.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 13, 1878

Marriages

WALDORF - TREADWELL:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Berliu H. Waldorf and Miss Nellie A. Treadwell, both of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

WARNER - LORD:  In Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 22d by Rev. A. Lord, Mr. Howard Warner of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Vinnie Lord of Sanford.

Deaths

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  Mrs. L. Parsons died Monday morning.  She leaves many sorrowing hearts.  Her Christian example and her kindness to all won the respect and love of all who know her.  She expressed herself as ready and willing to go to a better home.  We trust she is now where sorrow and death never come.  Funeral services at the house Wednesday morning by her special request.  Rev. Mr. Johnson officiated and preached from words of her own selection.

Weekly Press, Afton, NY, May 20,1880

Marriage

David Beers of Montana, N.J. and Welthy L. Lyon of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] were united in holy matrimony by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, at his residence on the morning of May 19. (Marriage of two mutes).

Deaths

Died in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 20th, at the residence of her son-in-law, N.B. Stowell, Mrs. Clarissa Patrick aged 85 years and 3 months.  Her remains were taken to Cuyler, Cortland County, N.Y. and buried by the side of her husband, the late Henry Patrick, one of the oldest inhabitants of that town.

Henry Cook of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] while attempting to cross the track in front of an advancing train, was struck and killed by the locomotive.  He was working on the highway and not hearing the whistle had passed nearly across with a load, when the engine struck the hind end of the wagon and threw him violently against the front of the engine which carried him some distance before they were able to stop.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 12, 1878

Marriage

TIFFANY - TURNHAM:  In Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas, April 4th, by Rev. J.F. Battaile, Mr. Frank A. Tiffany, of Mexico, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Zoe Turnham daughter of Gen. Hazard P. Hale.

Under its appropriate headings in today's Telegraph will be found the notice of the marriage of Frank R. Tiffany, well-known as a former Norwich boy, and son of John M. Tiffany of this village [Norwich].  Frank now resides in Texas and though far away, his many friends here wills be glad to hear of his good fortune and tender congratulations accordingly.  Ye typhos of the Telegraph office unite in good wishes to their old companion.

Deaths

Just now the family of Oscar Gager of this village [Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY] is a sadly bereaved one.  On May 26 a daughter aged 19, wife of Egbert Lamphere, died on Tuesday; following another daughter died on her 14th birthday; also, the infant of Mrs. Lamphere on the same day; and on the 2nd day of June their daughter Carrie, wife of Wilber Smith, was borne by sorrowing friends to her last resting place; all victims of that terrible disease diphtheria.  Only one more death has occurred here from the same cause, a son of Levi Lamphere aged 3 years, all the other cases are rapidly improving.  There is something remarkable in the fatality of this disease.  It has been confined almost entirely to families closely related.  It will be remember that Norman Nichols of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] lost several children a short time ago, and Mrs. Nichols is a sister of Mrs. Gager and Mr. Lamphere.  Can learned doctors explain.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  Justin Gager a much respected farmer residing two miles east of this village, died very suddenly at his residence last week.  The cause is attributed to heart disease.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Horace Cornelius lost a child aged nine months with inflammation on t he lungs last Saturday.  Funeral on Monday at 10 o'clock A.M.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Mrs. Irene Stowell daughter of Harmon B. Terwilliger, died on Saturday last.  Obsequies took place at her late residence at Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday.

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Friday afternoon, when the sad and painful message reached this village, of the sudden and untimely death of Mrs. Amos Waters, the wife of one of our citizens. It spread like wildfire and was soon known to all.  Sometime during Wednesday, Mr. Bissell, the father of the deceased, came to this village, and took her to his own home, thinking perhaps that the change might possibly be beneficial to her feeble health and better care could be given her although at that time she was not considered dangerously ill, but rather on the gain.  She was about the house, until almost up to the hour of her death.  The funeral was held at the house of Mr. Fitch Bissell at Wood's Corners, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Samuel Scoville of Norwich officiated. The remains of the deceased were brought to this village for interment.  Opportunity was given at the grave for those assembled to look for the last time upon the remains of one who had been a true wife and devoted mother.  The deceased leaves a husband and four small children who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad affliction and bereavement.  The age of the deceased was 29 years, 10 months, and 13 days.  G.S.T.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 15, 1878

Marriages

MOON - THORNTON:  In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], June 1st, by Rev. B.T. Davies, Mr. Edwin Moon of Newark Valley [Tioga Co. NY] to Miss Rosa Thornton of Whitney's Point.

BURDICK - MORSE:  In New Woodstock, Madison Co. [NY]\ May 15th, by Rev. E.P. Brigham, Mott R. Burdick to Allie I. Morse all of New Woodstock.

TREADWELL - MARTIN:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Port Crane [Broome Co. NY] June 2nd by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. Wellington L. Treadwell and Miss Lizzie Martin both of Chenango, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

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Silver Wedding

June 7th, 1853, Rev. B.B. Carruth, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], was united in matrimony with Miss H. Elizabeth Leonard. The Rev. gentleman is now stationed at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] and the good people of that locality generously remembered their pastor on the occasion of the twenty-fifth return of the wedding anniversary.  The Otsego Journal gives the following particulars:

Preparations had been made at the parsonage for a few invited guests from the different localities in which they had lived, especially their earlier friends remembered, and at an early hour they began to assemble.  There were representatives from Mt. Upton, North Norwich, Willett, Cincinnatus, East Pharsalia and Butternuts and a silver proxy from the State of Minnesota.  About fifty sat down to the sumptuous repast provided.  Three only of the number were present at the nuptial ceremonies of twenty-five years ago.  These were Mrs. M.W. Edminister, of Guilford, a sister of Mrs. Carruth, and Mr. and Mrs. Berthier Herrick, of East Pharsalia, Mrs. H. a sister of Mrs. Carruth.  One brother, Mr. W.S. Carruth, of Cincinnatus, was present.

After the dinner was served, all repaired to the parlor, where in behalf of the friends assembled Rev. T.P. Halstead, of Mt. Upton, in a neat and appropriate speech presented the gifts of the friends, and all joined in singing: "Praise God from whom all blessings flow."  A fervent, feeling, prayer offered by Bro. H. and again they sang, "How sweet it will be in that beautiful land."

Just as the company was about to disperse, the friends from the immediate locality, having got wind of the affair began, uninvited, to throng the house so that soon after eight o'clock it was well filled, and kindly greetings and congratulations were again the order. Then the newcomers adjourned to the church where a brilliant scene greeted the company.  Flowers in profusion and glittering silverware, and rich cakes graced the table in the altar.  Exercises at the church consisted of a song by the choir, prayer by Rev. J.V.C. Nellis of the Presbyterian Church.  Music by the Butternuts Cornet Band.  Then Fred N. Winans, M.D., introduced Rev. T.P. Halstead to represent the kind people of Gilbertsville, which he did in his most felicitous manner, presenting the gifts of self-invited guests consisting of a silver table set of four pieces, cake basket, castor, butter dish, spoon holder, etc.  The pastor's only response was simply thanks, for the heart was too full for utterance, but he called out the Rev. Mr. Nellis to respond for him who made acknowledgement in a most happy and felicitous manner.  Ice cream and cake was passed by willing hands and "all went merry as a marriage bell."

The aggregate of gifts from invited and self-invited guests of the day and evening reached the sum of seventy-five dollars.  At a late hour the company separated, all wishing Mr. and Mrs. C. long life and happy days in the future, in which we know their many friends in this county will heartily join.

Deaths

CADY:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] June 10th, Mrs. Lois N. [Cady] wife of Ira Cady, aged 48 years.

SWART:  At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], of diphtheria, May 16th, 1878 Jessie May [Swart] aged 10 years, 2 months 5 days.  Also May 22d, A.J. [Swart] aged 11 years, 6 months and 19 days, children of Samuel and Julia Swart.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 13, 1878

Marriages

BENNETT - BUSH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, R. Arthur Bennett, Esq. of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mattie L. Bush of Oxford.

DANIELS - HARRINGTON:  At the home of the bride, June 4th, 1878, by Rev. J.L. Race Mr. Edward Daniels to Miss Ettie S. Harrington, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

WEEKS - EATON:  At the residence of the bridegroom at Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co. NY], June 9th by A.F. Smith, Esq. Mr. Lewis I. Weeks to Miss Laura Ann Eaton, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

TIFFANY: TURNHAM:  In Round Rock Williamson Co., Texas, April 4th, by Rev. J.F. Battalie, Mr. Frank R. Tiffany of Mexico, formerly of Norwich [ Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Zoe Turnham, daughter of General Hazard P. Hale.

Deaths

WATERS:  At Wood's Corners [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 7th at the residence of her parents, Theresa J. [Waters] daughter of D.F. and Jane L. Bissell and wife of Amos Waters, of North Norwich, aged 37 years.

CHAFEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 8th, Mr. Elisha Chafey, aged 79 years.

SMITH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, Mrs. Carrie O. Smith, wife of William A Smith, aged 22 years.

Mrs. J. Smith of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY] died of diphtheria, Sunday evening, June 2d.  She was highly respected.  Though very young, only 22, her death occasions a sad vacancy.  At her burial, her sister, Mrs. D. Dibble, threw herself upon the coffin, moaning "Here lies the last of my three sisters," and the tears which started so plentifully from all eyes, told of the sympathy of friends and neighbors in the great affliction  These three sisters, Miss Belle Gager, aged thirteen, Mrs. E. Lamphere, aged eighteen, and Mrs. Smith, died within two weeks, also a babe of Mrs. Lamphere.  There have been several other cases of diphtheria, but all have recovered except a child of Levi Lamphere.  

NICHOLLS:   Another victim of the dread disease, diphtheria, a son of Mr. Nicholls, of Oregon (Butternuts) aged eleven years, a twin brother ot the one whose death we mentioned a short time ago, died Monday of last week, and his remains were deposited in our cemetery, Tuesday.  This is the third victim of the family of Mr. Nicholls, in the few weeks.  The dread monster, diphtheria is causing loss of life and devastation everywhere.

Mr. Norman Nicholls, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] has buried three children and two grandchildren within the few weeks past, and the five little graves, in Evergreen Cemetery, at White Store, tell a sad story of loss, but a brighter story of little lambs safe gathered to the bosom of the Good Shepherd.

REEVE:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 4th, Herbie S. [Reeve] son of Oscar H. and Hannah M. Reeve, aged 8 years, 9 months and 13 days.

BEDIENT:  In Windsor, Broome Co. [NY], May 29th, of diphtheria, Willie S. [Bedient] son of Lewis E. and Mary Thurston Bedient aged 7 years, formerly of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY].

OWENS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 1st, Mr. Elbridge Owens, in the 66th year of his age.

For many years a resident of the village of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], he was respected by all who know him and enjoyed the confidence of the community in which he lived, as a man of honor and integrity.  He was a valued member of the Baptist Church of that place.  Of a kindly nature, he possessed much of that charity which suffereth long and is kind, is not easily puffed up, vaunteth not itself.  His long and painful illness was patiently borne, and his hope of heavenly rest through Christ his Redeemer, sure and steadfast.  And while his place is vacant among those who loved him, we have the comforting assurance that freed from his agonizing suffering he has entered upon that rest for which he so often and earnestly prayed.

CORBIN:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  The remains of Mrs. H.J. Corbin, a relative of Joseph Arnold Esq. were brought to this village for interment on Tuesday last.

News Item

Our South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] correspondent, George W Adams had a surprise party at his residence about ten o'clock on Friday morning last, when his wife gave birth to three bouncing boys, whose weights were 6 lbs 9 oz, 6 lb. 8 oz, and 5 lbs 1 oz, respectively, aggregating 18 lbs 2 oz.  From what we learn, they have apparently come to stay, all doing finely, as is also the mother.  It seems but a few years since George worked as an apprentice with us in the Union office and we did not dream that he would so soon become the father of five boys and four girls, all of whom are now living.  Barnum need not attempt another Baby show, as South Plymouth can beat it, and all the admittance fee there is, is a present to the little beauties.  That a life of happiness and prosperity may attend the parents and their little ones, is the wish of all who know them.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, May/June 1824

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 5, 1824

Marriage

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 29th ult. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Archibald McAuslan to Miss Isabel McGibbon.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 12, 1824

Death

Suddenly, on the 1st inst. at his residence in Freedom, Dutchess County [NY], aged 68 years, Mr. James De Graff, formerly of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 26, 1824

Marriage

In Harpersfield [Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Nelson Parmatee to Miss Peggy Williams.

News Item

From the Broome County Republican, May 14:  On the afternoon of Tuesday last, Mr. Oliver Harper of Windsor in this county [Broome Co. NY], was robbed and murdered on the public road between Mount Pleasant and Ocquago.  Mr. Harper had been down the Delaware River to Philadelphia with a large quantity of lumber and was returning with a considerable sum of money in his possession.  He had arrived within eight or ten miles of his home when he was shot down and robbed by some person unknown.  The deceased was a son of George Harper, Esq. and about 40 years of age.  He was an enterprising and industrious citizen and his death will be sincerely mourned by a numerous circle of relatives and friends.  His money, the fruit of successful industry, no doubt prompted the commission of this horrible crime.  No circumstances have yet transpired which tend to fix suspicion upon any particular person, but we hope and trust that the perpetrators of this foul deed will not be permitted to escape punishment.

From the same, May 21:  We last week mentioned the murder and robbery of Mr. Harper, and we are now enabled to state, that a man by the name of Jason Treadwell has been arrested and after an examination, committed to gaol to await his trial for this atrocious act.  Circumstances are said to be extremely strong against him, but any detail of them would be improper at this time.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 2, 1824

Death

 In the town of Colchester [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday the 5th ult. Maj. Abel Downs, after a lingering and painful illness, in the 54th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 16, 1824

Marriages

In Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenn, Mr. Thomas Martin Jun. of Andes [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Susan Ophelia Merwin daughter of Colonel Asher Merwin, of the former place.

At the same place, on Tuesday the 15th inst. by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. Nathaniel H. McCollum to Miss Rebecca Coan, both of Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 30, 1824

Death

Died, in Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday the 22d instant, Aaron Hull, Esquire, in the 74th year of his age.  In the War of Independence he showed himself the firm friend of civil and religious liberty and personally engaged in that sanguinary contest.  He was among the first to encounter the hardships and privations of our wilderness and endeared himself to his neighborhood as the friend and patron of our new settlers.  His name appears first among those who organized the first Christian church in Andes.  The interests of Zion lay near his heart, and he adorned his profession by an exemplary walk.  His last illness, which was painfully severe, he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation and died in hope of a blessed immortality.  In his death his family have lost an amiable and affectionate relative, the church of Christ a bright ornament, and civil society one of its most useful members.  As far as he was known he was beloved and respected in his life and will be lamented in his death.  A funeral discourse was delivered on the occasion of his death, by the Rev. D. Waterbury from Isa. LVII 1: "The righteous perisheth and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come."

"Sweet is the scene where virtue dies, / When sinks, a righteous soul to rest; / How mildly beam the closing eyes! / How gently heaves the expiring breast!

So fades a summer cloud away; / So sinks the gale when storms are o'er / So gently shuts the eye of day. / So dies a wave along the shore.

Triumphant smiles the victor brow, / Fann'd by some angel's purple wing; / O grave! where is thy vict'ry now? / Invidious death! where is thy sting?

A holy quiet reigns around; / A calm which nothing can destroy; / Nought can disturb that peace profound, / Which their unfetter'd souls enjoy.

Farewell! conflicting joys and fears, / Where light and shade alternate dwell! / How bright the unchanging man appears / Farewell! inconstant world! Farewell!

Its duty done, as sinks the clay, / Light from the load, the spirit flies. / While Heaven and Earth combine to say, / Sweet is the scene where virtue dies."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1847, 1848

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 14, 1878

Marriages

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], June 5, by Rev. E.P. Crane, E.H. Canine of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Josie F. Dibble daughter of Daniel Dibble of Davenport.

In Middlefield Centre [Otsego Co. NY] June 2nd, by Rev. Walter Fry, William D. Spicer of Middlefield and Mrs. Defrance R. Hoyt of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 29, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Elliott Lamb and Miss Eliza M. Castle, both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

By Rev. Samuel Homan, June 5th, Lysander Day of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Harriet Galer of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Geo. C. Ritter, Esq., Theron A Weeks and Miss Eliza Strait both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, November 13, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], on the 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Addison Hubbell of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeht Stowell of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Pierstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mr. Truman Irish of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY] to Miss Sarah W. Kelley of the former place.

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th ult. Mrs. Polly Hackley wife of Peter Hackley in the 81st year of her age.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 31st ult. Charlotte Phebe [Scott] eldest daughter of Harvey Scott aged 5 years and 3 months. 

Also, in this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th ult. Isaac Newton [Russell] son of William Russell, aged 19 months and 16 days.

A gentleman by the name of Moses M. Bingham, Professor of Music of Rochester, N.Y. [Monroe Co.] was found dead in his bed this morning about half past 9 o'clock at the New England Hotel.  Mr. Bingham retired last night in apparent good health and from the testimony of physicians, died in a fit.  Deceased leaves a wife and one child in Rochester, to whom this unexpected visitation will prove a great bereavement.  Mr. Bingham of the New England, who is a cousin of deceased, leaves for Rochester this afternoon with the body in charge.  Cleveland Herald of 16th Oct.  From the Rochester Democrat

Mrs. Deborah Parshall wife of Israel Parshall of the town of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] was burned to death on Saturday last by her clothes taking fire.  They had recently moved into the house, and she and the hired man, named Blinco, were left in the house together to arrange the furniture.  At 8 o'clock in the evening, a son of Mrs. Parshall and Mr. Low, returned to the house, and observing an unusual light, supposed the house to be on fire.  They opened the door and dragged out a burning mass, which proved to be the body of Mrs. Parshall, horribly crisped and entirely lifeless.  Near the body were found a candlestick and matches and it is supposed that her dress took fire while she was in the act of lighting a candle.  the man Blinco was found asleep in the barn, in a beastly state of intoxication.  Coroner Graves of this village held an inquest on Sunday last, and the jury gave a verdict that she came to her death by her clothes taking while in a state of intoxication.  Mrs. P. was 57 years of age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 1, 1848

Marriages

At East Worcester (Otsego Co.) [NY] on the 2d ult. by the Rev. Mr. Thurston, Mr. Joseph S. Lake to Miss Sarah Green.

Also, on the 3d inst. Mr. John Champion Janye to Miss Eliza Champion all of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. by the Rev. J. Davis, Mr. James Webb of Davenport, Delaware Co. [NY], to Miss Eliza Swartout of the former place.

At South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY] on the 14th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Richards, Mr. Cornelius Chaus of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], to Miss Eliza Chase of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, June 1878

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 13, 1878

 Marriages

At the residence of Wm. E. Cory, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], June 6th, '78, by Rev. Ellery E. Peck, Theodore C. Turner to Miss Abby Cory, both of Cooperstown.

At the residence of Mr. I.K. Williams, Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], June 6th, 1878, by Rev. Ellery E. Peck, William Hardy Johnson of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Deetta Kinter of Van Hornsville, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.].

At the Presbyterian Parsonage at Exeter Center [Otsego Co. NY], on the evening of the 2d inst. by Rev. J.S. Robinson, Augustus L. Coleman of Exeter to Miss Irene Slater of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In South Columbia, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.] June 2d,'78, Julia A. [Horton] wife of Geo. W. Horton, aged 55 years and 6 months.

In Center Valley, June 4th, '78, Phylanca M. [Thrall] wife of Gardner Thrall, aged 22 years 8 months and 2 days.

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At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], on Friday, May 31st, 1878, Lena [Byard] daughter of John S. and Della A. Byard, aged 7 years 1 months and 9 days.

Tenderly we laid the child beauty away / Where the flowers will blossom, and the grasses will wave; / Undisturbed to repose till the dawn of the day / Whose glories shall lighten her path from the grave.

Sweetly she sleeps on the Shepherd's own breast, / Where no storms ever rave, or sickness can harm; / Transported her spirit to the land of the blest, / To bask in the sunshine of its unbroken calm.

Her beauty, it shone until heaven caught its light, / And sent down the angels to gather her home; / Home to the city never shadowed by night, / Where she shines a bright gem in Christ's royal crown.

Heaven is rich with our treasures, passed on before, / Glories that faded as they shone bright and fair, / Jewels we lost here, to find them no more, / But at the gateway of life they will welcome us there.

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Mrs. John Sweet of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], exchanged mortality for life on Sunday, June 3d, 1878, in the 46th year of her age.  

 Mrs. S.'s sickness was brief, but severe, an attack of pneumonia lasting but eight days, terminated her life.  In this sad event Mr. Sweet and family have sustained an irreparable loss, and the sincere condolence of the entire village is tendered them. The funeral services were attended by a very large concourse of relatives and friends and were conducted by the pastors of our village at the family residence.  The deceased was a member of the Baptist church and died in the faith of the gospel.  "Godliness is profitable for all things having the promise of this life and of that which is to come."

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 19, 1878

Marriages

June 5:  At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Abner Ferry, Esq., Justice of the Peace, Geo. Northup to Miss Julia Chapman, both of Otego.

June 6:  At Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], by Geo. C. Ritter, Esq., Theron A. Weeks and Miss Eliza Strait, both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

June 7:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Sallie Slocum, aged 89 years.

June 9:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Gilbert Stebbins aged about 71 years.

June 10:  In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Ursula C. Buckley aged 7 years and 18 days.

June 10:   In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] of paralysis, Isaac Church aged about 58 years.

Monday night last Isaac Church, living about one mile from the Centre was stricken with paralysis, and lived but a few hours. He had been in usual health and was splitting wood, when suddenly he left his work, went into the house and told his wife he did not feel well and thought he would smoke.  He filled his pipe, and she noticed that he put the bowl of the pipe in his mouth.  She spoke to him, he started to go to the lounge, told her to call someone and lying down became insensible.  He only lived about 8 hours.  He leaves a wife and one daughter. The loss falls heavily on the family.  Mrs. C. had been in poor health for some time, and the blow will be hard for her to bear.  In his death the community have lost a good citizen, and his death will be deeply felt by all.  W.N.T.

June 10:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], Charles Burlingham of congestion of the lungs in the 72nd year of his age.

June 15:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. Erexena Lull wife of Ezra lull, Sr. aged 78 years, 8 months and 28 days.

Saturday evening just as the sun went down, Mrs. Erexena Lull, wife of Ezra lull, Sr., died.  She was one of the oldest inhabitants of this town.  She and her husband have occupied the home in which she died ever since it was a wilderness and thro' their energies the farm on which they lived has been made a pleasant home for a large family of children.  She was ever a faithful wife, mother and neighbor; living to a good old age (over 78 years), she was gathered to her people and a large company of relatives and friends mourn her departure. The old pioneers of the Butternut Valley are fast passing over the river; a few years more and our fathers and mothers will have all passed to their reward.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, 1878 & 1880

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 5 , 1878

Deaths

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Four interments in our cemetery within a week.  Two from diphtheria, Belle Gager, aged 12 years, Homer Lamphire aged 3, and Mrs. Lamphire and babe two weeks old.  No diphtheria cases in our village until within the past two weeks for years, and it is hoped the progress of the disease is stayed.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 8, 1878

Marriage

PUDNEY - HEADY:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, by Rev. C.H. McAnuity, Mr. Oscar Pudney and Miss Mary Heady all of this place.

Death

GAGER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Mr. Justin M. Gager, aged 49 years.

Mr. Justin M. Gager died suddenly at his residence in this town, on Sunday last. The cause of his death is supposed to have been a disease of the heart.  He had appeared apparently well on leaving his house about an hour before his death, but shortly returned, remarking that he did not feel well, lay down and expired in about half-an-hour.  Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday last, by Rev. Mr. Ballou, and were attended by a large concourse of citizens who testified to the worth of deceased as a citizen and neighbor.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 6, 1878

Marriages

HARD -SHAFER:  At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], june 4th, 1878, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Frank A. Hard of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eva Shafer of Richmondville.

PALMER - HAWKS:  At the home of the bride, May 20th, by Rev. A. Thomas, Mr. Datus Palmer and Miss Wealthy May Hawks, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

ROUNDS:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, 1878, Sarah [Rounds] youngest daughter of William and Rosilla Rounds, aged 6 years.

ADAMS:  Horace Adams of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] aged 92 years, died on Monday, May 27th.  He served during the war of 1812 and was a pensioner.  His wife, with whom he had lived 65 years, died last August, aged 86.

PEARSALL:  David Pearsall a respected resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], and at one time Supervisor of the town, died at his residence on Tuesday morning of this week, aged 56 years.  His funeral took place on Wednesday and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

Masonville - Pine Hill, Delaware Co. NY:  Since our last death entered our midst May 29, and took from among us little Clarence [Butts] aged 1 year 7 months and 3 days.  The funeral took place on Friday in the schoolhouse.  The sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Ripley of Masonville. The funeral was quite largely attended, and they have the entire sympathy of the neighborhood in their bereavement.

News Item

Hon. Warren G. Willis of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], is a graduate of the Albany Law school, at its recent commencement.  Mr. Willis, a man of mature years, was a successful student at Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] in his younger days; has seen both the hard and soft side of mining life in California, returning to his native town after marvelous hardships to resume the life of a farmer.  He served his district in the legislature with ability and yields at last to his own wishes and those of his numerous friends to enter upon professional life.  He enters the bar not older than many other men who have achieved both legal distinction and pecuniary success.  We feel sure that many old associates will join us in extending congratulation.  Oneonta Press

Weekly Press, Afton, NY, April 22, 1880

Marriages

ALLEN - DOOLITTLE:  At Harpersville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday April 14th by the Rev. A.W. Cornell, Bennett B. Allen and Miss Nancy Doolittle, both of Harpersville.

PHELPS - DYKEMAN:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Saturday, April 10th by the Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Oliver D. Phelps of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Frances Dykeman of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Death

The tragic death of Mrs. J.B. Kirkhuff has cast a gloom over the whole community, and all hearts sympathize with the afflicted family in their great distress.

Mrs. Kirkhuff was a cultured and refined lady, modest and unassuming in her manners.  Her loss will be deeply felt in the family, where she was a faithful and affectionate wife and mother; and in the church, of which she was a consistent and devout member.  But it is our comfort that we sorrow not as those who have no hope.  She sleeps in Jesus. the weary head and aching heart are forever at rest.  Her ransomed spirit is in joy and felicity in the Paradise of God.  Cheered by this hope, our grief for her loss loses its sting and it is not so hard for us to say "God's will be done."  A.W.C.

Weekly Press, Afton, NY, May 6, 1880

Marriage

TARBELL - ROUNDS:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], April 27th by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Charles E. Tarbell and Ellen J. Rounds.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1878

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 6, 1878

Marriage

MARSH - STEARNS:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Lincklaen, June 4th, 1878, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Duane J. Marsh of North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Louisa M. Stearns, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

OWEN:  At the residence of his brother-in-law, J. Donegan in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 1st, Mr. Elbridge Owen of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] aged about 70 years.  His remains were taken to South New Berlin for burial, the funeral taking place on Monday.

We are obliged to chronicle in this issue the decease of another of the old and respected residents of South New Berlin, Elbridge Owen died at his residence in this town on Saturday night last, after a long and painful illness, aged about seventy years. The deceased was one of those modest, unostentatious men who call around themselves host of friends; honest, conscientious and obliging he was respected by many and his death deeply regretted by all.  His funeral occurred at the Baptist church on Monday the Rev. Scott and Smith officiating and where a large concourse of people of his town assembled to pay a last sad tribute to respect to his memory.  A widow and one child survive to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a kind and indulgent father. 

O'CONNOR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, Mary [O'Connor] wife of Thomas O'Connor, aged 35 years.  Her remains will be taken to Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] for burial.

ALLEN:  Judge William F. Allen of the Court of Appeals, died at his home in Oswego on Monday of an affection of the brain.  Judge Allen was born in Windham County, Connecticut, on the 28th of July 1808.  He graduated at Union College and in 1847 was chosen Judge of the Supreme Court.  He afterwards was elected Comptroller of the State for two consecutive terms, and from that position was chosen as judge of the Court of Appeals.  He was also in early life elected to the Assembly one or two terms and held other responsible public positions.  By constitutional limitation he would have closed his Judicial service on the first of January, he having reached the age of seventy.  He was a clear and forcible thinker and commanded the respect and confidence of the people at large.  Governor Robinson will probably appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the election takes place.  

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  We hear of several fatal cases of diphtheria in our vicinity of late.  In one family, that of Joseph Rounds, just west of our place, three children and all they have excepting a married daughter residing away, have been carried off with this disease.  This may truly be called a desolate, as well as heart-stricken household.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 5, 1878

Marriage

The friends and acquaintances of Dr. and Mrs. Rhodes gave them a very pleasant surprise on Friday evening last.  The occasion being the 28th anniversary of their marriage.  The Dr. and his wife were invited out to tea, and while absent their friends took possession of their residence and when they returned were warmly greeted by the assembled guests and a very pleasant evening was passed, a large number of presents were made, and numerous congratulations bestowed on the Dr. and his estimable wife.

Deaths

VAN PELT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, of consumption, Ervin J. [Van Pelt] son of Tyler and Diantha Van Pelt, aged 20 years.

The funeral of Ervin J. Van Pelt took place on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended by friends and relatives of the deceased.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, june 8, 1878

ROUNDS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] May 18th, Ruth [Rounds] daughter of William and Rosilla Rounds, aged 14 years.

TRACY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], May 16th, Mrs. Mary [Tracy] wife of John Tracy, aged 53 years.

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Last Saturday Solomon Titus exhumed the remains of his son Charlie Titus which were deposited in the old cemetery some twenty-eight years ago and buried them on a lot which he has in the new cemetery.  The hair of the deceased had grown some four inches and was preserved in the nicest order, also the feathers of the pillow on which his head rested were in good condition and the pearl buttons on his shroud shone as bright as they did when placed there.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 8, 1878

Marriages

CRAVER - WEEKS:  In Port Crane [Broome Co. NY], May 29th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. Leroy Craver and Miss Carrie Weeks, both of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

TRIPP - RHODES:  At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Tyron Rhodes, in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], May 19, by Rev. T.F. Harris, Mr. Eugene A. Tripp and Miss Emma I. Rhodes all of DeRuyter.

UTTER - FOOTE:  At the home of the bride, June 8th, 1878 by Rev. H.G. -?-, Mr. W.R. Utter of Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ella M. Foote of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Death

WILCOX:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] after a brief illness of membranous and diphtheria croup, Carrie Grace [Wilcox] daughter of Edwin and Nellie Wilcox aged 4 years.

Vital Records, Delaware (1824) & Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 14, 1824

Deaths

On the 8th inst. at his residence in Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] near the head of the Delaware, Mr. Job Clark.  Mr. Clark was an industrious and intelligent farmer in the very prime of life, possessed of good native and acquired talents, adorned with an uncommon share of modesty and good sense.  By his death society is deprived of a valuable and useful citizen, his widow of a faithful and an indulgent companion, his children of a tender and watchful father, his connections and friends of an agreeable and worthy associate and his neighborhood of one of its brightest ornaments.  It may be said of him, "those who knew him best esteemed him most."

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], after a lingering illness, Captain Abraham Gold in the 58th year of his age.  Mr. Gold was the only survivor of four hardy young men who emigrated from the town of Fairfield, Conn. in the year 1790, to the town of Roxbury, and being the first settler, suffered and endured all the hardships incident to a new country - at last struggled through and placed himself in a situation of ease and plenty - was called to resign his breath and give up all into the hands of God who gave it.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 18, 1824

Marriage

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday evening last, by Elder William Cumings, Mr. George Easton to Miss Clarissa Farrington, daughter of Gen. Putnam Farrington.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 24, 1824

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday the 17th inst. by Elder Tuttle, Mr. John D. Jones to Miss Emeline Flint.

On Thursday the 18th inst. Mr. George F. Howland to Miss Nancy Hanford.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 31, 1824

Marriages

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], on Monday the 22d inst. by the Rev. William McAuley, Mr. John Bilby to Miss Elizabeth Marshall, all of the town.

At the same place on Tuesday the 23d inst. by the same.  Mr. William Henderson to Miss Margaret Smith.

Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, April 9, 1880

Marriage

At the residence of Wm. S. Landers, Esq. on the 31st of March 1880, Fred Grover and Emily P. Landers were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. E.T. Jacobs.  The citizens of Afton, from an intimate acquaintance with these two young people, will join us in the decision that this is a happy union and we all wish them much joy.

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The New York World of March 27 contains the following under the head of "All Gone:"

On February 18th, 1879, in Greene, Chenango County [NY], three sisters took upon themselves the bonds of wedlock at the same time.  There were the Misses Jennie L., Flora F. and Mary H. Grant and they were married respectively to the Rev. W. N. Richie, pastor of the Forty-fourth Street Presbyterian Church of this city [NYC]; H.H. Scott, an Eight avenue shoe dealer, and the Rev. Smith T. Ford, pastor of the Baptist Church at Greene.  The story of the wedding and the merry making at Greene was published in the World at the time.  Miss Agnes Grant, the only remaining unmarried sister, was left at the old homestead.  On Wednesday evening she was married to Professor W. R. Rowlands, Principal of the Union School at Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.].  The ceremony took place at the residence of Rev. Mr. Richie, no. 442 West Forty-fourth Street and the services were read by the Rev. Mr. Ford, assisted by Mr. Richie.  The ushers were Messrs. J.H. Allen, George H. Rowe, Charles F. Searles and Richard Morton.  There were no bridesmaids.  The bride's dress was made of brocade satin and gross grain silk, light ashes of rose color, trimmed with duchesse lace.  She wore a wreath of orange blossoms and diamond ornaments. After the ceremony there was a collation and dancing and at 11 o'clock the bride and groom left for Philadelphia.  The three brides of last year in their bridal dresses and with their husbands were present.

Deaths

Miss Mary A. Swift died at O.K. Swift's residence in Nineveh [Broome Co. NY] last Saturday in the 75th year of her age.

On April 2d, 1880, Homer T. Nichols died in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] of inflammatory congestion, aged 8 years.  After the death of the child, it was thought best to hold a postmortem examination, as he had met with a severe bruise from being run over by a wagon about six months ago.  Upon examination it was found that the heart case had adhered to the anterior of the ribs and also to the lungs and that a part of the heart was found to be apparently perished away.  The lungs were found to be badly congested and but a small part of them that would float.  From all the showing of the case, no doubt the little boy was a great sufferer and found a blessing in the rest of death.

News Item

We are under obligations says the Union to Nemiah Leach for the past five years Keeper of the County House, for the following items of interest from that institution.  

In his large family of boarders of all classes he has one who was one hundred years old on Thursday last.  His name is William Lavee who was born in New London County, Conn. April 1, 1780, and settled in the County in 1814, where he has since resided, a period of sixty-six years.  By trade he was a shoemaker, but he at one time owned and cultivated a farm in the town of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  In his old age reverses came upon him and he was reduced to want, at last becoming an inmate of the asylum for the poor.  He early embraced the cause of Christ, and all these years he has lived an exemplary Christian.  His mental faculties he retains to a remarkable degree.  

Mr. Leach has now about one hundred and thirty boarders, and the aggregate of the ages of the thirty between 70 and 100 in 2,288 yrs; of the next twenty-eight, between 60 and 70, the aggregate is 1,797 years.  During these five years, fifty-six have died; of these the ages of Twenty-nine aggregated 2,337 years, and of the remaining 27, 1,366 years.