Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1820 & 1836)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 5, 1820

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Leverett Bush, Capt. Otis J. Tracy to Miss Jane Hyde both of this village.

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Knight, Peter Betts Esq. of Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY] to Mrs. Willis, widow of the last Doct. Willis, of the former place.  Delaware Gazette

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 19, 1820

Marriage

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on Friday evening the 7th inst. Mr. Warren Hooper of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Charity Andrus of the former place.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 26, 1820

Marriage

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] Aaron Ward, Esq., District Attorney of Westchester County [NY] to Miss Mary L. Watson.

Death

At Seneca, Ontario County [NY] Valentine Brother Esq. member of Assembly elect from Ontario County, aged 47.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 2, 1820

Marriage

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. Allison Hopkins to Miss Polly Dickinson both of this town.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 9, 1820

Elopement

Whereas my wife Nancy [Forest] has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause or provocation - This is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Luther Forest, Oxford, January 8, 1820.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 16, 1820

Marriage

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

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, march 1, 1820

Marriage

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Ruggles, Capt. Reuben Kirby to Miss Patience Corbin.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 15, 1820

Marriage

In Romulus [Seneca Co. NY] on the 9th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Young, Mr. Ebenezer Mack, editor of the American Journal, published in Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] to Miss Ellenor Dey , daughter of Peter Dey, Esq. of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 9, 1836

Marriages

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 1st, by the Rev. Mr. Sessions, Mr. John T. Holmes to Miss Clarissa H. Hale, all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bronson, Mr. James R. Wait to Miss Susan Morgan, all of that town.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 7, 1836

Marriage

At North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder A. Parker, Mr. James H. Smith to Miss Elnora Hunt.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 14, 1836

Death

 In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Loring Fenton aged 36 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 21, 1836

Marriage

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 7th instant, by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Heman Lee to Miss Elizabeth Walling of that place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 28, 1836

Deaths

At Elyria, Ohio, on the 8th inst. Frederick Byington, late of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 32 years.  Mr. B. had been in poor health for about a year.  He left this place with his wife and only child in October with the view of spending the winter at Elyria.  He was a good citizen, an industrious, liberal minded man, and his loss will be sensibly felt in this community.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst., Mrs. Annah Colwell, aged 96 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1846)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 20, 1846

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst.  Mr. George Van Dycke aged 28 years.

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In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY] on the 17th inst. at the residence of her father-in-law, O. Judd, Esq., Mrs. Martha L. Judd, wife of Mr. John Judd and daughter of Capt. Darius H. Cary of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] aged 23 years and 5 days.  Her complaint was consumption.  Though recently married, by the advice of friends, she went south last fall in the hope of mitigating, if not curing her disorder, and spent the last winter there.  The hope was fallacious, and she had barely strength left to return and die in the midst of her kindred.

If youth, virtue and intelligence could have arrested the shaft of the destroyer, she would have escaped, for she had all these with the kindest attention of husband and friends and the best medical advice superadded.

Her patience and fortitude during the whole course of her illness, were extraordinary, if not unexampled, and her meek and pious resignation at the hour of departure, beseeching those attending the last scene not to mourn her change is consoling to them and full of blessed promise.  Yet it is contrary to the nature of human benevolence to obey such an injunction, and her purity and excellence will be long and deeply felt and deplored by her dearest and most respectable acquaintance in this painful bereavement.

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In Decator [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst., Nahum T.  Brown youngest son of Mr. Jacob and Mrs. Martha Brown, aged 18 years.

Amiable, affectionate, possessing a strict moral character, and the idol of the family.  Loved and respected by all his friends and acquaintance.

His suff'ring pain and probation o'er, / And life's dull vanities attract no more / There all is tranquil from his anguish'd breast, / in long and full quiescence sinks to rest.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 3, 1846

Marriages

At South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY], on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Ja's. H. Richards, Stephen A. Maynard M.D. to Miss Sarah Low, both of this town. [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

At Bentley Hollow on the 30th ult. by the same, Mr. Henry Hawkins of Albany [Albany Co. NY] to Miss Lucy Davis of the former place.

Deaths

At Little Falls, Herkimer County [NY] on the 30th ult. Stephen W. Brown, Esq. formerly sheriff of the county, aged 49 years.  The death of Mr. B. is a subject of universal regret and of deep, heartfelt sorrow.  He was esteemed, respected and beloved by all who knew him for the many excellent qualities of his head and heart.

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mr. Harvey Boorn son of Gardner and Hulda Boorn, aged 46 years, who has left a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 10, 1846

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. James H. Carruth, Mr. Robert W. Foster of Lehman township, Luzerne Co. Pa., to Miss Catharine McGown of this village.

Deaths

We learn from Burlington in this county [Otsego Co. NY] that the dead body of Mr. Jared Hubbard, of the firm of Walker and Hubbard, merchants, Burlington Flats, was found on Tuesday morning last lying upon the mill dam near his residence, partly covered by water.  Mr. H. had been engaged in his business until about 10 o'clock at night, when he left for his dwelling, to arrive at which he was obliged to cross a bridge.  From that time until the finding of the body, nothing is known of him.  On the Coroner's inquest it appeared that Mr.  H's hat was found on the bridge about 12 o'clock by the foreman in his tannery who had been late at work and was going to his residence at that hour, but not suspecting evil, no inquiry was made that night, and that groans were heard about 10 o'clock by boys who were fishing not far from the bridge, who supposed they proceeded from some person designing to frighten them and not from actual distress.  It is stated, too, that the hat bore marks of violence and contusions were found on the head.  A handspike was also found on the bridge; all forcing a conclusion that violence by some person unknown caused his death and that the body was thrown from the bridge.  The lungs gave evidence of suffocation.

Mr. H. was about 30 years of age, of correct habits and mild deportment and has left a wife and two children.  Freeman's Journal

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 17, 1846

Marriages

At Jamestown, Chautauqua Co. [NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. A. Gray, Mr. S.E. Lefferts of White Pigeon, Michigan, to Miss Lorraine A. [Gillett] daughter of rev. E.J. Gillett, of the former place.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. Mr. Wadsworth, Mr. Fernando Draper to Miss Lucy A. Preston all of that place.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Miss Elizabeth Faulkner, daughter of Mr. Edgington Faulkner in the 21st year of her age.

Her decease has afflicted with poignant sorrow and distress the family of which she was a member and has elicited in their behalf the sincere sympathy and condolence of the community in which they reside.  Embalmed in the memory of her friends will be the recollection of her unaffected virtues, her amiable and exemplary deportment and kind and affectionate disposition.  Her endurance of the most intense physical anguish during her protracted and fatal illness, with meek and uncomplaining resignation, evinced not only fortitude, admirable and affecting, but indicated the possession of the higher and purer consolations of religion and faith of inappreciable value to the dying sufferer and replete with hope and comfort to her bereaved friends.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 24, 1846

Marriage

In Brooklyn on Thursday the 18th inst.. by Rev. John Kennaday, D.D. of Wilmington, Del., Mr. John B. Brush of the firm of Bradner & Co. New York, to Miss Cornelia S. [Walker] daughter of the late Robert Walker, Esq.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 22nd inst. Mr.  Henry Sutliff aged 68 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1846 & 1878) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 22, 1846

Marriages

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. S.W. Gates, Mr. J.L. Hardy to Miss Anna Maria Tracy all of Springfield.

At Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. in St. Timothy's Church by the Rev. J. Ransom, Miss Caroline Amelia Gilbert, daughter of the Rev. S. Gilbert, to Mr. Geo. Edgar Foote of New York.

Deaths

At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Botsford, in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Mrs. Alice Scott, aged 57 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. at the residence of her father, Mr. Michael Snyder, Mrs. Sylvia Lansing wife of Mr. Peter Lansing of Sharon, Schoharie Co. [NY] aged 32 years and 26 days.

"She died.  But death could scarcely chill / Her smiling beauties, tho' she lay / With cold extended limbs, for still / Her face looked fairer than the day / Those eyes once eloquent with bliss / Were closed as soft as shutting flowers. / Oh! few could bear a sight like this / Yet such a sight was our's.

Yet why should death be linked with fear; / A single breath, a low drawn sigh, / Can break the ties that bind us here / And waft the spirit to the sky. / Such was her end.  A calm release, / No clingings to this mortal clod, / She closed her eyes, and stood in peace / Before a smiling God."

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

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 20th, 1878, by Rev. S.P. Way, L.A. Cossaart to Miss Flora W. Lane all of Middlefield, N.Y.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. L. Casler, William Van Horn of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Luella L. Shuliz of Springfield.

In Seward [Schoharie Co. NY] Nov. 20th, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Warren --llapaugh(?) and Ella MaGuire both of Seward.

At the home of the bride in Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Nov. 21st by Rev. A.B. Richardson, John T. Salisbury and Mary C. Beckley.

At the residence of the bride's parents, in Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 20th by the Rev. Walter Fry, Alfred P. Snyder of Miden, N.Y. to Jennie V. [Van Patten] only daughter of Abraham Van Patten.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th inst. Phebe B. Pomeroy aged 64 years.  Funeral from Christ Church Friday at 2 P.M.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 10, 1878, Josephine [Casler] wife of James L. Casler and daughter of Horace and Mary Ann Wood, in the 32d year of her age.

In Denver, Colorado, Nov. 16th Dr. C.T. Bush of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] son of C.T. Bush of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] aged 29 years.

In Marengo, Iowa, Nov. 16th, 1878, Perry J. House formerly of Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], aged 22 years, 11 months and 21 days.  This sudden bereavement has come with crushing weight upon a father, mother, two sisters and a brother.  He was a true and affectionate son, a find and loving brother, and his death will be greatly mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends with many tears and deep regret.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 24, 1878

Marriage

Yaleville, Chenango Co. NY:  Early last Wednesday evening there was an unusually large amount of travel over the roads here, centered to the home of Mrs. E.M. Beadley, which is located one-fourth of a mile from the corners on the road to Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].  After the arrival of the several guests, about the hour of eight, an ominous hush prevailed and Miss Clara [Beadley] the only daughter of the hostess, now the center of attraction, gracefully centered the parlor and leaning on the arm of Mr. Lewis Woodruff who gave her away to Riol [Stead] the oldest son of James l. Stead of this place.  The marriage service was performed by the Rev. Mr. Wilson of Guilford. The congratulations which followed were hearty and multiplied.  Then came a feast abundant and delicious which would have done credit to a princess. The next morning the happy couple started on their bridal tour to visit friends of the bridegroom near Utica.  We wish them a happy life, and may their gray hairs be crowned with blessedness.

Deaths

BRADSTREET:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 11th, 1878, Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet aged 27 years.

In recording the death of our beloved friend, Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet, we desire to express our sympathy with the bereaved husband, two small children, and numerous other relatives, and bid a sorrowing farewell to one who was kindly and affectionate in her nature, honored and beloved by all who knew her.  She possessed many admirable and upright traits of character which we venerate, and the influence will remain with us as a legacy as long as life endures. She was a great sufferer for a number of months, but her courage kept up till the last and would often remark it was all that kept her alive.  But as time passed away, she was ready and willing to go and longed for the time to come when she would be at rest.  She talked with each member of the family about her departure and made every preparation for the coming event and selected a favorite hymn (Sweet Rest in Heaven) to be sung for the occasion. When worn out by disease, death kindly came to her relief and taking her from the empire of the living to the silent realm wherein she will sleep the quiet unbroken sleep of death.  No vicissitude of earth, no event of time will ever disturb her rest.  She belongs now to that vast realm whose monarch permits no sound, not even a whisper or a sigh to disturb the dead's repose.  Suns will rise and set generations will come and go, bringing hopes and fears, joy and sorrow, suffering and death to all who live and the millions yet to be, for these are the common lot and heritage of man.  Farewell dear friend till we meet again in a better land.  Careful hands and loving hearts will deck thy grave and keep thy monument whole and thy memory green.

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Died in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Oct. 18, 1878, Mrs. Maria Merchant, widow of the late Niam Merchant, aged 77 years.

The death of this estimable lady deserves more than a passing notice.  Her parents moved from Danbury, Conn., to Guilford in 1800.  She was born in 1801, being the first child born in this place.  Her parents occupied the house where the hotel now stands so that her whole life was spent in sight of her birthplace.  She was intimately acquainted with all the affairs and events of interest in town and had lived to see nearly all the friends of her youth passed away.  She with her husband were among the first and earliest supporters of Christ's Church.  In her death the Church has lost a zealous and active worker, society a charitable friend, and her family a devoted Christian mother.  Although an invalid for months, she retained her faculties to the last. The loving care bestowed by her children attested well what she was to them.  Her funeral was attended from her late residence on Sunday last by her many friends and acquaintances and as she was gently laid to rest all felt to say, "That the end of the just is peace."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 2, 1878

Marriage

LEFEVRE - FLYNN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 28, 1878, by Rev. Father -?-, Mr. Arthur LeFevre and Miss Maggie Flynn both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

DAVIDSON: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 27th, 1878, Mary R. Davidson, aged 67 years, 6 months and 10 days.

RICHER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d, 1878, Mrs. Sabrinna Richer aged 72 years, 11 months and 15 days.

KNAPP:  At the residence of her son, A.B. Knapp, in Oshkosh, Wis. Oct. 1, 1878, Mrs. Betsy Knapp wife of Daniel B. Knapp, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

Family Reminiscences - Eightieth Birthday of Alfred Raymond

The eightieth birthday anniversary of our esteemed and venerable fellow townsman, Alfred Raymond, Esq. is a fact of local historic interest.  Mr. Raymond was born in this township [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 4th, 1798, and consequently will be eighty years of age on Monday next.  In this connection it is noteworthy that he is now the oldest native-born resident of Sherburne, and the only one remaining of the direct descendants of the original settlers and proprietors of this town.  Alfred Raymond was the son of Newcomb Raymond, a Revolutionary soldier, who, with his two brothers, James Raymond and Abram Raymond were among the first settlers of this place, coming into this then wilderness about 1790, and locating on lands adjoining each other on the wet side of the river, the latter settling on the farm now owned by Mr. Gates Brooks, while Newcomb chose the place where William Lyman resides, and James selected what is now known as the Newton farm, formerly owned by Deacon Williams Avery.

The mother of the subject of this sketch was Mabel Gray, daughter of John Gray, who was also one of the first settlers, his farm including all that portion of the present village of Sherburne lying north of State Street and extended from the Quarter line to the river.  Mr. Gray was long a leading member of the then new settlement and it was mainly through his influence that the old Albany State Road, afterwards called the Cherry Valley Turnpike, was located on this route, and he superintended the building of it.  He was also active in promoting the prosperity and best interests of what is now the flourishing village of Sherburne.  He built the first dwelling in the place, it being a longhouse near what is now known as Upham's Corner, and in a frame addition thereto the first store and grocery business was established by the late Elias Babcock.

Newcomb Raymond will be remembered by many of the older citizens, he having deceased in 1852 at the age of 89 years.  His first wife, Mabel Gray Raymond, died in 1825 aged 59 years.  For his second wife, he married widow Lyman, the mother of Dr. E.S. Lyman of this place, who survived him but a few years.  Newcomb Raymond was a man of strong character and sterling worth, a strong defender of the Faith, as well as a brave and heroic soldier on the field of battle, a Puritan and a patriot.  The Raymond family is of Huguenot descent, having migrated from France soon after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes at the St. Bartholomew massacre.  It scarcely need be added that they are protestants in religion as they were patriots in the Revolution.

Mr. Alfred Raymond has always resided in Sherburne, having remained on the old homeset until within a recent period.  In April 1826, he married Sarah Gardiner, then an esteemed resident of this place and with whom he lived happily until her decease in February 1849.  During that period eleven children were born to them of whom eight, five sons and three daughters, still survive, Ruth, William and Angeline, the three eldest, and Lamont G., the youngest, residing at Springfield, Ohio; Marcus D. at Tarrytown on the Hudson, Hervey at Franklin, Pa.; Amelia N. at Clinton; and A. Gray Raymond, at Sherburne.  He was married again to Mrs. Nancy Purdy, widow of the late Stephen Purdy, with whom he is contently passing the evening of a well spent life.

Mr. Raymond's memory extends back to the days of the fathers and to that remote period when the early settlement which has since developed into the prosperous town and village of Sherburne was in the infancy of its growth and development.  Brought up in a Christian family he early joined the church of which he has been for over sixty years an honored and useful member.  Though somewhat an invalid, he is cheerful and happy in his old age, and soothed and sustained by an unfaltering trust in the God of his fathers, he looks calmly and hopefully forward to the end of his journey.

A large circle of kindred who are affectionately endeared to him and his many friends in the community where he has so long resided, unite in tendering him their congratulations upon his attaining his eightieth birthday and in the hope that abundant blessings may crown his remaining years.

Vital Records, Broome (1847) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 1, 1847

Marriages

At Lisle [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 19th, 1847, by the Rev. J.N. Lewis, Mr. Joseph Shaw of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Jane A. Mitchell of Lisle.

In the town of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 28th, by Rev. W.M. DeLong, Mr. Peleg Butts of Liberty, Pa., and Mrs. Judy Duel of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 8, 1847

Marriage

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday 28th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Hanagan, James Hussey of Smithport, Penn., and Miss Bridget Greenin of this town.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 28th ult., Mrs. Mary Hasbrouck wife of Methusalem Hasbrouck, aged 61 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 15, 1847

Marriage

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Morris R. Barteau, A.B. Principal of the Windsor Academy and Miss Julia S. [Osborn] daughter of Joseph Osborn, Esq. of Colesville.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 22, 1847

Death

At Chenango Forks, Broome Co. [NY] after an illness of 36 hours, Mrs. Abigail Comstock wife of Mr. John Comstock, aged 34 years and 6 months.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 23, 1878

Marriages

SEYMOUR - YOUNG:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. D.T. Davies, Mr. John Seymour of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Kate Young.

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SAUNDERS - ROBINSON:  In St. Paul's Church Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, assisted by Rev. R.M. Duff, Mr. Robert Saunders to Miss Annie Robinson both of Jackson, Miss.

There was a fashionable gathering at St. Paul's Church on Tuesday morning, last week, The occasion being the marriage of Mr. Robert Saunders and Miss Annie M., daughter of Mr. J.W. Robinson, years ago a resident of our town.  All the parties reside at Jackson, Mississippi, and the nuptials were to have been celebrated in that place, but the prevalence of yellow fever necessitated a change in the order of arrangements.

The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J.A. Robinson, of Cortland, an uncle of the bride, assisted by the Pastor, Rev. R.M. Duff.  The bride was richly dressed and is said to have been the fairest bride that has graced the altar of that church.  The groom was dressed in the customary black suit, and though a stranger, won the esteem and respect of all by his gentlemanly bearing, particularly of those who were fortunate enough to make his acquaintance.

After the ceremony, the bridal party returned to the St. James hotel, where a short reception was tendered and refreshments served.  A number of relatives of the bride residing in town were present, as well as many of our distinguished citizens.  Congratulations were tendered and the time happily spent.  At 12:01 the happy couple took the train for New York for an extensive bridal tour amid the best wishes of their many friends - new and old, who hope to greet them in our village again on some future occasion.

Deaths

PECK:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] Aug. 28th, Dr. Claton H. Peck, son of Rev. F.B. Peck, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] aged 28 years.

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McNAIR:  In Magnolia, Miss. Oct. 13th, Mrs. Hannah Merrill McNair aged 51 years.

Died at her home in Magnolia, Miss., on the morning of the 13th inst., Mrs. HANNAH MCNAIR, the beloved wife of Gen. McNair, of that that place. She was born in the State of New York and had lived through her fiftieth year. For ten or a dozen years previous to her marriage with Gen. McNair, she resided in this city (Jackson) where she had many dear and true friends to whom the sad tidings of her death are deeply painful.

Mrs. McNair was a lady whose character was adorned by many rare and excellent virtues. To a mind highly cultivated, she added strength and energy of character; and these, combined with the gentleness of a true woman, and, with strict integrity of purpose, made her successful in her undertakings. She was a Christian of deep and unfeigned piety. For many years she was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a consistent follower of her Divine Lord. In every relation of life, the virtues of her religion shone forth in her daily walk. She was a most loving wife and mother, a kind neighbor, a most true and earnest friend. How hard to estimate the loss of such a Christian woman such a wife and mother, to the dear ones whom she has left behind! To them, in their sad bereavement, we tender our heartfelt sympathies. [The Weekly Clarion, Jackson, MS, October 23, 1878; findagrave.com, memorial #15183005]

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CUNNINGHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 13th, Chas. F.G. Cunningham

The funeral of Sir Knight C.F.G Cunningham took place Wednesday at Greene.  There were present about 125 Masons from Norwich, Oxford, Binghamton and surrounding towns.  Mr. Cunningham has had the consumption for several years, but has fought the disease to the last, while realizing that "his days were numbered."  During the summer he has been unable to attend to any considerable business connected with his store, but with an attendant has camped out. Finally realizing that the end was near at hand, he returned home and strange to say made arrangements for his own funeral.  He requested that he might be buried by the Fraternity, even dictating as to the pall bearers and the location of the grave in the family lot.  Before his death he requested his wife to prepare dresses for the occasion.  He passed away peacefully, and the community and Masonic Fraternity have lost a good citizen and brother.  Binghamton Leader

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Mrs. Farrell a widow, aged 68, was found dead beside her bed in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Wednesday morning, with a terrible wound on the head and her neck broken.  Henry Lanquade, a worthless character and a son of Mrs. Farrell by his first husband, was arrested on suspicion.

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 18th, Mrs. Maria Merchant, widow of the late Niram R. Merchant, aged about 80 years. The deceased was the oldest woman in the place and has always resided here.  At the time of her birth, the village consisted of but one house beside that of her father.  She has been closely connected with the village and its inhabitants and always manifested a lively interest in the church, of which for many years she has been an active and devoted member.  Thus, has a Christian woman of good works been called home, a devoted mother has gone to her rest and those who are left will bear witness of her untiring kindness and love.  Her funeral was largely attended on Sunday, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Wilson of Christ Church.

Vital Records, Broome (1847) & Chenango (1878) Counties

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 3, 1847

Death

On Saturday last, while three young lads were sailing in the Susquehanna River, just below the dam, at the Rock Bottom Mills, their boat was drawn by the back current into the rough water and upset.  Two of the boys swam to the shore, but the other, William White, aged about 16 years, after struggling a short time, sunk to rise no more.  His body was recovered after three or four hours' search, but too late for resuscitation.  This young man had but just returned the day before, from the west, after a long absence, on a visit to his parents in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 10, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday, Oct. 31st by the Rev. Mr. Dana, Mr. David W. Gage and Miss Sarah E. Hawley all of this place.

In Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY], on the 20th of October by the Rev. E.W. Breckenridge, Mr. Albert Stone of Harpursville, Broome County [NY] and Miss Mary Ann Sexsmith of Sandford [Broome Co. NY].

In Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY], on the 30th of October, by N. Ells, Esq. Mr. H. Dunn of Detroit, Michigan, to Miss Susan Gould of the former place.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 26th of October, Nancy Sophis [Mills] adopted daughter of Sylvester W. and Amanda F. Mills, aged 9 years and 11 months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 17, 1847

Marriage

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, Mr. Charles W Wentz of Havana, Chemung Co. [NY] to Miss M.S. Tuthill of Albany.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 24, 1847

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Merrit Stow and Miss Calphurnia Atwell.

Death

In Barker [Broome Co. NY] on the 23d September, Katie J. [Rogers] daughter of John B. and Harriet L. Rogers aged 5 years and 3 months.

Fare thee well, thou darling Katie! / No more with us on earth thou'lt dwell; / Oh! how tenderly we loved thee, / Well our bleeding hearts can tell  / Precious Katie, fare thee well!

Now, how vividly before us, / Memory brings thy winning ways; / And the sweetness of those accents, / When you sang the Saviour's praise / Now unending songs you raise.

Oh! methinks I hear the praises, / In the home where now you dwell;/And the anthem louder raises, / As your voice their numbers swell / Blessed Katie, fare thee well!

When our days on earth are numbered / All its cares and joys are o'er, / May we meet thy happy spirit, / Where we weep and sigh no more.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 2, 1878

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 31st, at the residence of Mr. Edward Belcher, the bride's father, by Rev. A.W. Snyder, Rector of Zion Church, Mr. Roderick L. Beach of Litchfield, Conn., lately of this village, and Miss lillian E. Belcher of Greene.

On the evening of the 14th ult, at the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Charles E. Baldwin of this town, to Miss Mary Zopple of New York City.

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. D. Personess, Mr. Perry J. Horton of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Lavina Fairbanks of Lisle.

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 20th, by Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Adnrew Edy of Lisle [Broome Co. NY[ to Miss Carrie Cook of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 25th by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Stephen M. Lanckton of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice C. Gifford of Bainbridge.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 13th, by Rev. Levi Pitts, Rev. Lewis Alexander of Afton [Chenango Co. NYH] and Miss Rachael Terwilliger of Binghamton.

At the residence of the bride's father, Hiram Hale, Esq. Oct. 19th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Milton W. Brown to Miss Ela J. Hale all of Norwich.

In Chicago, Oct. 10th, by Rev. Peter Arvedson, Delos L. Atkyns Esq. of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Sholes of Earlville [Madison Co. NY].

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Mr. Oscar T. Dutcher and wife celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage at their dwelling in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult.  The day was exceedingly pleasant and the guests to the number of forty or fifty were very cordially received and sumptuously entertained by the bride and groom, assisted by their two children (a daughter and son) who filled their position much to their credit and honor of their parents. The gifts were of considerable value and of the substantial and useful kind.  Among them were several envelops which gave weighty testimony in favor of specie currency.

After having feasted on the good things with which the table was loaded in the dining room, the company gathered into the parlor where they found the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago seated together as then.  After listening to a few appropriate remarks and prayer by Rev A. Parker, who officiated at the wedding of twenty-five years ago, the company dispersed feeling that the occasion had been both peasant and profitable.

Wishing the bridal pair as bright twenty-five years to come as thy have enjoyed in the past.

Deaths

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 28th, Margaret Cotton aged 81 years, 2 months and 18 days.

In Galena, Ill., Oct. 15th Mrs. Ann Eliza Scott wife of D. Wilmot Scott, in the 48th year of her age.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, Mr. Oliver Summers.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th, of scarlet fever, Frankie L. [Miller] son of Nicholas B and Eva miller, aged 2 years, 7 months and 10 days.  A beautiful and promising boy of more than ordinary sweetness and intelligence has been called by Him who said "Suffer little children to come unto me."

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of his son, A.J. Keyes, Oct. 30th., Mr. John Keyes aged 73 years, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 13th, Mrs. Rozetta Dimmick relict of the late Eber Dimmick, Esq. int he 80th year of her age.

At Upper Lisle [Broome Col NY] Oct. 12th, Mr. Joel Rouse aged 91 years and 3 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 10th, Mr. John Russell aged 85 years and 4 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 8th, Mrs. Healy, wife of Thomas Healy, aged 70 years.

News Item

A terrible railroad accident occurred near Summit, Pa. on the D.L.&W R.R. on Monday evening.  A coal train collided with the train which left this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] about 1 o'clock Monday.  The train had seventeen coaches of Centennial passengers, a number of them from this place.  Five persons were killed and many others injured.  Ransom Smith of this town was injured in one of his legs, and a young man by the name of Torrey who works for Salem Lewis, of this town, was severely injured in the head and chest.  A son-in-law of Bernard Boyle of this village who resides in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] was killed and his wife injured.  Maurice Birdsall, of this village, had left the car which was telescoped only a few minutes before the accident occurred.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 31, 1878

Marriages

WOOD - HALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Frank Wood, Jr. of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Louisa L. Hall of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

TOWLE - DEDRICK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th, by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. E.H. Towle to Miss Jennie E. Dedrick, all of Greene.

BOXER - WILCOX:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 24th by Rev. J.T. Randolph, Mr. Henry B. Boxer of New york, to Miss Rebecca Wilcox of Sherburne.

HUNT - CARL:  In Sanford [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 16th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. George L. Hunt of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elsie L. Carl of Sanford.

SMITH - CRAWE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 25th by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Orlando Smith to Miss Grace Crawe both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

BAIRD - SMITH:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 23d by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. John H. Baird of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte L. Smithof New Berlin.

PECK - GAGER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]= Oct. 23d, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. Charles M. Peck of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lottie M. Gager of South New Berlin.

Deaths

MACKSEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Mary E. [Macksey] wife of Thomas Macksey, aged 26 years, 8 months and 16 days.

SCOTT:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 21st, of consumption, Eliza T. [Scott] wife of L.D. Scott, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years.

MORGAN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 17th, Mrs. Emeline Morgan, aged 70 years.

BINGHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 21st, George R. [Bingham] eldest son of William B. and Margaret E. Bingham, aged 18 years.

SHOALES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 3d, Mrs. Rachel Shoales, widow of David C. Shoales, aged 75 years.

BRADSTREET:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 11th, Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet aged 27 years.

ORWEN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 15th, Mrs. Mina E. Orwen aged 19 years.

NEWELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d, Mr. Warren D. Newell, aged 78 years.

REXFORD: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 24th, Mrs. Cornelia Rexford widow of the late Seneca B. Rexford.

BROMLEY:  In Addison, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] Sept. 30th, of heart disease, Polly [Bromley] wife of Jonathan Bromley and sister of Asher M. Ray of Madison County, and Stephen A. May of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] aged 69 years.

EDWARDS:  In Columbus, Nebraska, Oct. 20th, Lydia A. [Edwards] wife of Solomon J. Edwards, aged 58 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]

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A dispatch received on Thursday, by Jerry Donegan of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] brought the unwelcome intelligence that his son Merton [Donegan] aged twenty years, a brakeman on the Michigan Southern and Lake Shore Railroad, while coupling cars near Chicago, had his right arm so badly crushed that amputation was necessary.  A letter since received from J.H. McDermott, formerly of this place, who is yard master in Chicago, states that young Donegan is at his residence, where he had made his home, is well care for and doing well, and will probably be able to come to his parents within a couple of weeks.

Another letter, received by Mrs. Donegan, announced the death on the same day, of her brother, William Boyden a farmer residing near Flint, Michigan, who, while riding with his son, was thrown from the wagon and instantly killed, his neck being broken. Deceased visited with his relatives here, something like a year since, and will be remembered by those who made his acquaintance.

Guilford Chenango Co. NY News Items

Mrs. N.R. Merchant, another of our old and respected residents, after a lingering illness, died on the 18th inst. aged 77 years.  Of those who witnessed the early settlement of our vicinity, Mrs. Merchant was among the few who lived to behold its many changes.  The ranks of this class are growing less every year and the few whom she has left must soon follow her.  She survived the loss of her husband nearly fifteen years, and beheld her family grown up and respected.  With characteristic Christian fortitude she bore her long suffering patiently to the end.

While visiting our cemetery a few days since, we saw the monument recently placed in the lot of Mr. Bennett W Morse.  It is about fifteen feet high, with pedestal of four feet square of Plymouth granite, extensively used at the East for cemetery purposes and but little known in this section.  It was built and set up by Mr. M.G. Keane of Bridgeport, Conn. and in style and superior workmanship is a credit to his establishment.  Mrs. Morse, whose remains were buried here last winter was a resident of this place, and while the monument is an enduring ornament to our cemetery, it bespeaks in this crowning act of a devoted husband his unfading memory for an affectionate wife after years of patient suffering.

Capt. Russel Dibble of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] now some 87 years old, was in town on the 20th inst., in attendance at the funeral of his sister, Mrs. N.R Merchant.  He was for many years a resident of our village and contributed much in laying the foundation of its present prosperity.  He is quite smart, and we hope that he may live to enjoy many years of life yet.

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HYER:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 25th, Mr Schuyler Hyer aged 63 years and 21 days.

A Guilford correspondent favors us with the following account of a sad and fatal accident, which occurred on Wednesday of last week in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]

A sad accident occurred in the western part of the town of Unadilla on Wednesday October 23d, which resulted in the death of Schuyler Hyer, the last surviving son of William Hyer, the first settler of the name in Chenango County, October 25th.  He left his home on Wednesday morning, with one horse attached to a light lumber wagon, in which was some kindling wood which he was taking to a widowed friend.  While descending the hill above Orange Spencer's residence, the dashboard of the wagon gave way, and the wood on which he sat fell out, striking the horse.  A moment after, the horse with the wagon dashed down the road and turned into S. Gibson's barnyard, freeing himself from the broken wagon, and was secured by Mr. Gibson, who was at work in the barn.  Starting up the road, to see what had become of the driver, Mr. G. met some boys, who said a dead man lay in the road.  Running to the spot, he found Mr. Hyer lying in the road, in such a position as to show that he fell forward with the wood, and passed between the thills to the ground.  Mr. G. carried him alone to the residence of Mr. Spencer, the nearest house, the unfortunate man being unconscious, in which condition he remained until his death, Thursday noon, when he answered some questions with "yes" and "no" all he could utter.  It was found that one hip was bruised and his head badly cut.  Drs. Smith and West were called and alternately visited him, but had no hopes of his recovery, as they feared internal injuries.  He lived but forty-seven hours after leaving his home.  His family were in constant attendance upon him.

Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, with a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss.  His whole life has been passed in this vicinity, and he leaves a record of kindly deeds and Christian graces, which all might emulate.  A kindly soul speaking pleasant words and doing good deeds, his memory will be held green in many places and especially by the poor, who never appealed to him in vain.

He was buried on Sunday, October 27th at the old burying ground near where he led the Hyer family reunion last June, the report of which was published in the Union.  The last clause of that report reads now like a prophesy.  May our Heavenly Father have taken him from his earthly home to His happy rest.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1849 & 1878)

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 4, 1849

Death

In San Francisco, California, on the night of the 10th of May last, Albert B. Crafts aged about 35 years, formerly of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, N.Y.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 11, 1849

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th ult. by the Rev. Mr. grant, Mr. Wm. H. Peck to Miss Adelia Carr, both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bader, Mr. Geo. Duell to Miss Mary Ann Peck, both of the above place.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Cyrus S. Lamb of Bowling Green, Wood Co. Ohio, to Miss Cynthia A. Whiteman of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At Schuyler's lake [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mr. Isaiah Rose, aged 69 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 18, 1849

Marriage

In Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. S.H. Battin, Mr. Geo. W. Tarbox of New York City, to Miss Caroline E. [Lewis] daughter of Wm. Lewis, Esq. of this village.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, December 6, 1878

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 4th, by Rev. P. Scramling, Albert Scramling of Oneonta and Miss Agnes McNair of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] at the bride's father's, Nov. 28, by Rev. Y.C. Smith, Lorin H. Groat and Leona Y. Mickle, both of Oneonta.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 27th, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Frank H. York of Clarkville [Albany Co. NY] to Fanny Aldrich daughter of Sylvester D. Aldrich, of Morris.

At the home of the bride's father on the evening of Nov. 27th by Rev. T.F. Hall, Charles A. Sibley of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Burnside of Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Miss Annice Shilletts of this town and Charles Chase of Kansas, were married by the Rev. Mr. Clark of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] last Wednesday, at the residence of the bride's mother, near this village.  A number of guests were invited, and a very pleasant time was had.  We wish the happy couple success in their far-off western home.

Deaths

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], Geo. W. Horton.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], Dr. Horace Manly.

In Hartwich [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 2d, Miss Esther Rockwell.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 1st, of diphtheria, Herman Hawkins aged 16 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], December 3, Cathleen [Day] infant daughter of M.W. Day, aged three months.

John Forsythe who recently left Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] for Kansas, was killed a few days since by falling from a load of hay.

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Dr. John L. Swart of Schoharie [Schoharie Co. NY], brother of Geo. D. Swart of this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], died November 23d.. He was District Surgeon and Secretary of the Schoharie Co. Medical Society, a prominent member of the Reformed Church and the Reform Temperance Association.  The Schoharie Republican says:  "Physician, heal thyself" is a commandment than cannot be carried out at all times.  Dr. Swart's love of his profession was the cause of his death.  Five days before his death he attended to his duties as usual and traveled at an inclement season to minister unto others.  He died in the harness in the prime of life.  Before he made his last visit - miles away - the fever king had taken possession of him and he had been billeted for another world. Yet he went on - trod the paths of duty, forgetful of himself and passes away with the benediction, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

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Last Saturday the church bell announced the death of one of our oldest and most respected citizens, Henry Moshler.  He was of Quaker parentage, born in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. in 1804, and was consequently 74 years of age.  While a child his family moved to Mt. Vision in this county [Otsego Co. NY] and 25 years ago the subject of this sketch moved to Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].  He was a practical wagon maker, conducting the business until old age came, then turning it over to his sons.  Mr. Moshler was a devoted and consistent member of the Methodist church.  For fifteen years in Mt. Vision and the same time in Oneonta, he served as class leader.  Of Mr. Moshler's brothers and sisters there were ten, and up to three years ago, none of them had died.  The funeral was attended from the late residence of the deceased, Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Smith conducting the services.  We have none too many men like Henry Moshler, and it is to be regretted that such lives as his leave a feebler impression than we could wish.  And yet, after all, men of his kind make communities better and their death robs us of effective forces for the promotion of morality and religion.

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A fatal accident occurred at the Hawk's Mountain tunnel on the midland, three miles from Hancock [Delaware Co. NY], last Saturday.  While masons were laying a foundation for arching the tunnel, a rock weighing about one ton fell from the roof, killing a man name Allen and fatally injuring another by the same of Denham.  Both men leave large families.  Only a few days since a large mass of earth fell in this tunnel, and travel was suspended for an entire day.

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 3, 1830

Marriages

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by John Landon Esq. Mr. John McQueen to Mrs. Eleanor Washburn.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by J.S. Combs, Esq. Mr. Andrew Andrews to Miss Mariah Peak daughter of Mr. Roswell Peak, all of Hamden.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Lilly, Mr. Adna Mallory, Jr. of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Angeline Hanford of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Tuttle, Mr. E. Munn of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss E. Spoor of the former place.

In Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Stephen --enn, Mr. Henry J. Wilcox of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Eliza Brown of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the same, Mr. David Hamilton of Jefferson, to Miss Esther Dale daughter of Mr. Alexander Dale.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Chapman, Mr. Samuel A.L. Davis of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Deborah Ann Hawley of the former place.

Deaths

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Asenath Brett wife of James Brett, Esq. aged 39 years.

On the 20th, Mrs. Lois Squires wife of Mrs. David Squires.

On the 25th, Mrs. Mary Spencer wife of Mr. James Spencer

On the 13th, Miss Philomela Packard aged 18 years. 

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 1`0, 1830

Deaths

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening, the 31st ult. after a short but severe illness, William S. McCrea Esq. late member of Assembly from this county, in the 49th year of his age.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on the 8th inst. Mrs. Mary Mason wife of Mr. James Mason, aged 38 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 24, 1830

Marriages

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 11th instant, by the Rev. H.R. Peters, Mr. Joseph H. Barlow of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Avis Robinson daughter of Mr. Rowland Robinson, fo the former place.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. Simon Andrews to Miss Sally Grant all of Stamford.

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Anthony M. Paine, Esq. Mr. Thorn Moore of Middletown [Orange Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Strong of Delhi.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, July 11, 1872

Marriages

CHAPPELL - WOODWARD:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], July 4, at Dixon's Hotel by Rev. William A. Ely, rector of St. Paul's Church, Charles A. Chappell and Kitty Woodward all of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

PARTRIDGE - MOREY:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] June 26, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Partridge of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Hettie Morey of the former place.

SPROUL - BROOKS: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] June 27th by Rev. S. Miller, Mr. Martin B. Sproul of New York, and Miss Frankie Brooks of Sherburne.

Deaths

WETMORE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday, June 30, Mrs. Abigail Wetmore in the 67th year of her age.

LACEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], June 27, Miss M. Ellen Lacey aged 18 years.

TUTTLE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], June 29, Mrs. Anna May, wife of Benjamin Tuttle in the 80th year of her age.

DAVIE:  We have to chronicle the sad news of the death of Lucy [Davis] wife of Ward Davis of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and sister of your correspondent, W.H.J.  She was a very worthy woman and an exemplary Christian.  She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

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WATSON:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY], June 24, Mrs. Frankie A. Watson, wife of B.E. Watson, aged 26 years, 8 months and 12 days.

Angel music from heavenly spheres, / Sounds clearer now to our earthly ears, / The rolling river not half so wide / Since our darling crossed to the other side.

Loving her so, we can only wait, / Longing to enter the pearly gate / For life has weary nights and weary days; / We shiver a little and softly pray.

Only praying that when we go, / That strange, mysterious life to know, / She may meet us first on the heavenly shore, / With the bright young face we knew of yore.

The years go on in toil and strife / We grow farther away from the purer life; / Dusted with toil, tainted with sin, / The golden gates we may not go in.

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BAKER:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of her son, R.M. Baker, on Wednesday, July 3, of consumption, Sophia [Baker] wife of the late Mattison Baker, formerly of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and mother of the late W.H. Baker of Oneida, aged 6 3 years.

The death of Wm. H. Baker has been recently announced in these columns.  To that announcement we Now have to add the death of Mrs. Sophia Baker, the mother of Mr. Baker.  Her death which occurred on the 3d of July, at the residence of her son. R.M. Baker, of Oneida, was not unexpected, as she had been sick for some time. A character so pure and good, demands a passing tribute.  She was born at Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] in the year 1808 and was the daughter of Nicholas and Sibel Byer.  She was converted to the Christian faith and life at the age of 14, living in humble dependence on Christ for almost 50 years.  Nearly twenty years of her life were passed in Utica and for about seven years she was a resident of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] attaining a perfectness of character most pleasing to behold.  She was a member of the M.E. Church through all the period of her religious life, and for many years was the wife of Mattison Baker, of that church, till his death in 1849. With her faith and piety, and natural endowments, she was well fitted to meet the cares of her family, and the responsibilities of her calling.  Of great sweetness of disposition, of remarkable patience, and of steady religious devotion, she could not fail to impress her friends with her excellence.  Her children, especially, could not but know and feel her unspeakable worth, hence, "they rise up to call her blessed," and confess, with gratitude, the influence of her saintly example in shaping their religious convictions and experience.  The influence of father and mother, together, has gone with some of them down to the grave, imparting a holy confidence and peace, and it still remains as a precious legacy to those that survive.  How much better and brighter the world is for such a life and such a character?  How many triumphs of the Christian religion are due to such influences as these?  And who would not wish to be related to such a faith and calling and reap the fruits of that higher life to which the Christian faith leads us.  "For they that overcome shall inherit all things."  There can be no sincerer wish of the writer of this, than that all the relatives of Mrs. Baker, who so affectionately cherish her memory may partake of her Christian experience while living and share her blessedness when they go hence.  R.C. Fox.

Vital Records, Madison (1813), Delaware (1830), & Chenango (1836) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 2, 1813

News Item

From Sacket's Harbor

Extract of a letter dated Sacket's Harbor, May 29 [1813]

The British Fleet, of 5 or 6 sail, were discovered off our harbor yesterday morning.  By 6 o'clock it was reduced to a certainty that it was their intention to land.  Alarm guns were immediately fired and every preparation made to give them a warm reception.  A light wind and some other causes prevented their landing until 4 o'clock this morning, when they effected it, with considerable loss.  The action continued warm and general until six o'clock, when it terminated in the retreat of the enemy to their fleet.

I am not able to give you the number of killed or wounded upon either side, but it is considerable on both.  Lt. Col. Mills, of the volunteers, is among the slain.  Col. Backus of the 1st regt. light dragoons is said to be mortally wounded.  Two general officers of the enemy were found dead on the field.  It is understood that Governor Prevost commanded the enemy.  General Brown commanded our forces and fought bravely.  The enemy are now making out of the harbor.  You must wait for particulars.  In haste, &c.

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We learn, says the Utica Gazette, that our loss in killed, at Sacket's Harbor, did not exceed 25.  The enemy must have suffered more severely. We shall probably receive further particulars, both form the north and west before our next week's paper, when we shall with promptitude lay them before the public.

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Since the above important information was in type, we learn by Dr. Johnson, of Buffalo, verbally, that the whole Niagara frontier from Fort George to Fort Erie, is in our possession.  Our informant states, that when he left Buffalo, the American colors were flying on the different fortresses from Fort Erie to Fort George!  Let the friends of "Free trade and Sailor's rights" rejoice!  Let all friends to heresy and independence rejoice!  While Britain and her savage allies and Tories mourn over their hapless fate!

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 14, 1813

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Saturday evening last, Mrs. Amanda Hearsey, aged eighteen years.  She was in perfect health on Friday evening, previous to her decease. the malady with which she died, is supposed ty physicians to have been the Spotted Fever.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 21, 1813

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], yesterday morning, a child of Mr. D. Wood, aged three years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 28, 1813

Death

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Saturday last a child of Mr. D. Wood, aged four years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 6, 1830

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday morning last, very suddenly, Mrs. Susan Phelps, relict of the late John B. Phelps, in the 73d year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 27, 1830

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], last evening, by Walter Chace, Esq. Mr. Henry Platner, to Miss Lucinda Nobles.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st instant, by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Mr. George Miller of Spaulding, Lincoln County, England, to Mrs. Ann Chesholm daughter of Thomas M. Clark, Esq. of Kortright, in this county.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 28, 1836

Death

In Wilna, Jefferson County [NY], on the 16th inst. Thomas Brayton Esq. father of the Rev. Mr. Brayton of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 68 years.  Mr. B. was an excellent man, a devoted Christian and highly respected by all who knew him.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 5, 1836

Marriages

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday, October 2, by the Rev. Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Alanson Holmes to Miss Sally Euphrasia Rathbun both of that place.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. William Jones to Miss Betsey C. Gregory all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 26, 1836

Marriage

In Sherburne [Chenango Col. NY] on Monday morning last, Henry Mitchell M.D. to Mrs. Mary Guernsey both of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango (1836) & Otsego (1869) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 3, 1836

Deaths

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th ult. after a painful and severe illness, Mercy [Sheldon] wife of Luke Sheldon, aged 59 years.  The deceased was a woman highly exemplary in all the various relations and duties of life and was respected and beloved by all who enjoyed her acquaintance.  In her death, her husband has been deprived of an affectionate wife, her children of a kind and loving parent and society of a useful member.  She has left a wide circle of relations and friends to mourn her loss.

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on the 22d, Mrs. Lucy Smith wife of Mr. Dexter Smith in the 56th year of her age, leaving evidence to her friends that she was worthy to be counted among the happy number "who die in the Lord."  As a Christian her piety was exhibited in a principled regard for the divine requirements as they relate to the duty of man to his Maker and to his fellow men; as a bosom companion she was assiduously kind and faithful; as a mother she was affectionate and provident; as a friend, sincere and constant.  In her death a large circle of family connections pay no ordinary tribute to the destroying Angel.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 24, 1836

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday morning last, Mr. Samuel Griffing aged 72 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris NY, November 10, 1869

Marriages

In So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 15th, by Rev. N. Palmer, Leroy J. Owens to Helen Hall both of So. New Berlin.

In So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 26th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Prof. Linn Babcock of So. New Berlin, to Lilie Potter of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Christ Church, West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 6, by Rev. J. Davis, Adelbert Snow of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Julia E. Fish of West Burlington.

By the same, at the residence of the bride's father, in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 20, Henry Cope to Celestia V. Bassett both of New Lisbon.

By the same in Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 26, Simon W. Wales of Abingdon, Mass. to Delia E. Brown of Edmeston.

Death

At Morris [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 29th Carl A. [Bresee] infant son of D.C. and A.C. Bresee, aged 7 weeks and 2 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 17, 1869

Marriages

In West Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 6th by Rev. C.E. Peake, Morgan A. Place to Gertrude M. Sheldon all of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride, Nov. 4th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, James D. Thayer of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] to Sarah Burrell of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 24, 1869

Marriages

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] October 31st, by Rev. A. Hayward, James Martindale of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Jennie Hayward of West Laurens.

At the M.E. Parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] November 12th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Clark Mann of Laurens to Mary M. Mattison of Maine, Broome County [NY].

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] October 17th, by Rev. C.E. Hodge, Dellevan Wanzer to Mary E. Culver, both of Morris.

Death

At Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Stephen Goodspeed 93 years of age.  The feebleness of age had been for a long time creeping over him.  For some seven years his children had cared for him as for an infant, till at length the worn out earthly tabernacle was laid by, that the spirit might enjoy the spiritual body, the house not made without hands, eternal in the heavens.

Thomas  Hinchey a blacksmith by trade and formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], was found dead in one of the streets of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of Nov. 12th.  He was very intemperate, and it was probably the cause of his death.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1857 & 1869)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 22, 1857

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. E. Westcott, Mr. Byron Brewer to Miss Mary Julia Sitterly both of Oneonta.

Death

At Unadilla on Saturday the 12th inst., Ira S. Curtis aged 47 years and 11 months.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 26, 1857

Marriages

In Westville [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 11, at the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. C.N. Pattengill, Mr. Lewis Beach of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to MissAlcenia Sillenbrek  of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 6, by Rev. H. Fitch, Mr. C. Leonard Tefft to Miss Lucy Kennedy both of Edmeston.

Deaths

At Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. David Delos Lane in the 33d year of his age.

At the same place, on the 15th inst. Abigail [Preston] wife of Henry Preston in the 70th year of her age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Mary Olive wife of Jonas S. Olive, aged 73 years, formerly of Kent, England.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mr. Henry Smith aged 66 years, 9 months and 29 days.

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday the 12th inst. Mrs. Phebe Evans aged 30 years.

At South Bainbridge, the 26th of july, Mr. Isaac Seely aged 60 years.

Mr. Richard Perkins of the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] was killed on Tuesday the 18th inst. by falling from a tree which he was trimming.  The fall broke his neck, and he was dead when found, which was by the side of the road.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 9, 1857

Marriages

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Mr. A. Leroy Sanderson to Miss Elizabeth W. Quimby both of Morris.

At Ballard's Hotel, Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Dexter G. Slater of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emeline Roberts of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Mr. John Gifford to Miss Amelia Ramsdall all of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 26th, by Rev. -?- Mr. E.G. Chase of Schenectady to Miss Orpha A. [Rose] daughter of Elon Rose, Esq. of Milford.

At Westville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. C.N. Pattengill, Mr. David H. Darling to Miss Margaret A. Fisher, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Sophia Shaw aged 55 years and 4 months.  Deceased was the mother of S.M. Shaw, editor of the Freeman's Journal.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mrs. Nancy [Gregory] wife of Rev. Seth Gregory, aged 67 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mrs. Samantha [Wallace] wife of Mr. Sidney Wallace, aged 48 years.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Mrs. Nabby Williams wife of Thomas Williams in the 31st year of her age.

Yesterday, the funeral of a young man occurred, whose death and the cause of it have cast a deep gloom over our city [Springfield, Otsego Co. NY].  Young Reed was employed as a clerk in an apothecary shop and a short time since, was terribly burned by a camphene or fluid explosion which took place while he was drawing it from the cask.  He has been very low but was expected to recover until within a few hours of his death.  How many more victims must be sacrificed to this Meloche of carelessness before the plague is stayed?  Reed was beloved by all who knew him, and in his death, we have lost one who gave promise of becoming a good and substantial citizen.  Springfield Rep.

Coroner Edwards held an inquest on Friday last in this place on the body of Mrs. Ann Olive of Springfield in the 24th year of her age, whose remains on Monday preceding has been deposited in the receiving vault of the Lakewood Cemetery.  It was complained that she had died from malpractice in obstetrics, producing abortion and numerous witnesses were examined to ascertain that fact.  The jury came to the result that such was the cause of her death, without naming persons producing it, or the distinct means effecting the end, they being to them unknown.  

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 23, 1857

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. at Willoughby's Hotel by Rev. S.W. Bush, Mr. Thomas J. Carr to Miss Mariette E. Gregory both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Eugene E. Whitman of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Emily M. Hopkins of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 31st August, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. G.W. Sholes of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Addie L. Tiffany of the former place.

At Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Rev. Geo. S. Miller, Mr. Alfred Miller to Miss Henryetta S. Miller.

At Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 9th inst. by Rev. Wm. Church, Mr. George Luce of Ilion (?), Herkimer County [NY] to Miss Susan E. Hutchins of Burlington.

In Groton [Tompkins Co. NY], Sept. 13th by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. Augustus L. Jackson of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Esther Bowens(?) of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 5th by Rev. O. Irving, Mr. James Connor of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Jane Wright of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

We are informed that a little son of Geo. B. Nichols was drowned in the Butternuts Creek near Morris [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst.  He was 4 years old.

We are again called upon to record the death of another of our citizens.  James T. Wild a most respected citizen, died at his residence in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday morning the 18th inst. aged 86 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 3, 1869

Deaths

At Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 11, of cancer at the residence of his son-in-law, George Piersons, Nathan R. Brown Esq. aged 68 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24, Emma [Bridges] wife of Eli Bridges, aged 24 years.

Died at Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 17, Peter Mariett aged 90 years and 7 months.  He was born in Charleston, Montgomery Co. N.Y. in the year 1779.  In early life he moved to Otsego Co [NY] and became one of the first settlers in the western part of the town of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].  He reared a family of thirteen children, was a kind father, and an affectionate companion.  His wife died eight years since and he has now followed her to the spirit world.  Thus, another of the oldest and one of the most honored and respected citizens of Laurens has passed away.

The Chenango Telegraph of the 27th says:  On Friday mornign last, Mrs. Tuttle of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] having a brass kettle full of scalding water on the stove, took it off and set it on the floor.  A little granddaughter, Alice Tuttle daughter of Lewis C. Tuttle, both of whom lived with the grandmother, was in the room and at that moment started to go out of doors, but she stumbled and fell against the kettle tipping it over, scalding herself most severely on her shoulders and the lower part of her person to her knees.  Although every assistance was rendered her, she only lingered till the next day, when she died.

Alfred Clark, Esq. died at his residence in Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 23d.  The Journal says:  Mr. Clarke was a gentleman of culture and education who was highly appreciated for his personal worth and estimable traits of character among his intimate friends.  He early read law and had one of the best libraries in the county.  The life of a Farmer had for him superior attractions and he devoted most of the years of his manhood to Agricultural pursuits, his farm being one of the finest in Otsego County.  For many years an officer, at one time President, of the Otsego Co. Agricultural Society, he gave to its affairs much attention and was one of its most useful managers.  Four years ago, he was the democratic candidate for State Senator in this District. Though not an active politician, he felt a lively interest in all the great public questions of the day and held firmly his own well-matured opinions thereon.