An old newspaper from 1813, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY

 An Old Newspaper from 1813

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 21, 1878

We have been favored by Joseph M Arnold of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] with the perusal of a copy of The Telegraph, published in this village, Saturday, October 30, 1813, by James M. Miller.  The copy referred to is the eleventh number of the second volume, and consists of four pages, the reading matter on each of which measures nine by fifteen and one-half inches.

Its columns are filled with war news from various points, including:

A "Horrid Detail of the Disaster on the Mobile," in which the whites were badly beaten by the Indians;

An account of the defeat of the Republican army of Texas, on the 13th of August, twenty miles beyond San Antonio, by the army of Arrandono; 

Announcement of the arrival of letter-of-maroue vessels with prizes; 

An account, thirty-five days from Liverpool, of the capture of the U.S. brig Argus, August 14th, by the British vessel Pelican, after the Argus had taken and destroyed twenty-one sail of British vessels;

Promotion by the President of Oliver H. Perry to the rank of Captain in the Navy, after the battle on Lake Erie;

An appeal to the "Old and Young Patriots of the Western District," by George McClure, Brig Gen. Com'g Niagra Frontier, to join his Brigade in defense of their country and right;

Another order by the same General, signed by John C. Spencer, Acting Aid-de-Camp;

A letter from Gen. William H. Harrison, September 30th announcing the reoccupation of Michigan, Proctor's army capture, and the Indians submitting;

Another letter from that General, to the Department of War, dated "Headquarters, near Moravian Town, on the river Thames 20 miles from Detroit, October 5, 1813," confirming the "complete victory over the combined British and Indians and British forces under the command of Gen. Proctor," and mentioning the wounding of "the brave Col. R.M. Johnson";

A receipt for making wine from cider;

The invention of a machine for moulding and manufacturing brick;

Announcement of the death at Fort George, on the 5th, in the U.S. service, of Josiah Miller, a resident of this village, aged 26 years.

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In its advertising columns appears a notice to the "Proprietors of the Norwich library Society," signed D. Buttolph, Librarian;

Loring Warner advertises the loss of a red Morocco pocketbook, containing money and valuable papers;

A.& J.B. Graham notify their delinquent customers that they must pay up, or their accounts will be placed in the hands of a magistrate, "without discrimination";

Asa Sheldon Advertises mortgage sale, by Birdsall & Ely, his attorneys;

C. Beecher made hats and caps, and wanted an apprentice;

Reuben Nichols wished to exchange articles in the saddlery line for any quantity of good bear skins;

J.S. Fenton sold dry goods, groceries, drugs and medicines, hardware, looking glasses, crockery, paints, oils, drums, and would pay $3 per hundred for black salts, in exchange for goods;

Perez Randall had just received from New York a large stock of dry goods, crockery, hardware and groceries, with rum, wine, brandy, whiskey, powder, etc.;

James Birdsall had received the appointment from the US. Marshal to receive reports from all British subjects residing in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties;

Isaac Foote, Jr., advertised Sheriff's sales;

Nathan Pendleton, Administrator of the estate of William R. Randall, gives the usual notice;

Darius Babcock, of Preston, was desirous of recovering his saddlebags, lost between Noah Grant's in Pharsalia and Hugh Smith's in Preston;

David Phetteplace and Thomas Phetteplace, Administrators of Philip Phetteplace, advertise;

J. Birdsall, Secretary, gives notice that the "Chenango Cotton Manufacturing Company" have appointed Hascall Ransford, Peter B. Garnsey, Joseph Richmond, Joseph S. Fenton, John Noyes, Henry Mitchell, Nathan Parke,r James Birdsall and William Munroe, Directors;

Samuel Birdsall had opened a law office "at Lewisville, near Franchote & Van Rensselaer's Store in the town of Butternuts"; 

Monell & Chamberlain, of Greene, published a law card; 

Thomas Smith had rented "the distillery heretofore occupied by Sharp & Milner, one mile north of the Court house," where he would be happy to "exchange six quarts of whiskey for each bushel of good rye or corn, provided five gallons or upwards are applied for, which cannot be calling the grain less than six shillings per bushel, the whiskey to be of the same quality as that which has been retailed by Perez Randall for a year or two past;

Hascall Ransford, Perez Randall and James Birdsall call a meeting of the inhabitants of the Fifteenth Township, at the house of Lot Clark, to consult upon the propriety of selling "The Gospel and School Lots of Land belonging to said Township (Norwich and New Berlin);

The proprietors of The Telegraph kept for sale at his office, "Abaellino, the Bravo of Venice," "Webster's Spelling Book," "the American Preceptor," "The Columbian Reader," "Narrative and Report of the cause and circumstances of the deplorable Conflagration at Richmond, Va.";

and "clean cotton and linen rags" were wanted at that office.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 21, 1878

Marriages

DENSLOW - LOWE:  At the Congregational Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Frank C. Denslow of Norwich to Miss Anna S. Lowe, of Baltimore, Md.

ATWELL - PIKE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Ordello Atwell of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie F. Pike  of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

MARVIN - SMITH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Anson Marvin of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lizzie Smith of Great Bend, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.]

DeFOREST - NICHOLSON:  At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Leonard T. DeForest of East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah E. Nicholson of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

NICHOLSON - ALDRICH:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Frank E. Nicholson to Miss Lucinda A. Aldrich, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

ZIEMAN - ZOERR:  At the home of the bride's father, Casper Zoerb in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John Zieman of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Christiana Zoerb of Guilford.

REDINGTON - ABEL:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 13th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Will. D. Redington of White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ethel M. Abel of North Pitcher.

ATKYNS - SHAW:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. G.M. Foster, Mr. William E. Atkyns, of Otselic to Miss M.A. Shaw of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

HOWLAND - WOOSTER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6th by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. Hiram C. Howland of Oxford to Miss Andellutia Wooster of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]  

SWIFT - FREEMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Mellville H. Swift of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Freeman of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SIMPSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, Catharine E. [Simpson] wife of Lewis N. Simpson, aged 34 years.

LADUE:  At the residence of her son, Orville Ladue, in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 19th, Mrs. Racael/Rachnel Ladue aged 90 years.  

TALLETT:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] at the County House Oct. 20th, Louise Tallett, aged 50 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

WINSOR:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, Freddie [Winsor] only son of Ellsworth and Delpha Winsor, aged 9 years and 6 months.

TRAVIS:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 9th, Mrs. Sarah Travis aged 22 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

SEYMOUR:  In Chicago, Nov. 5th, Jennie [Seymour wife of Z.L. Seymour, aged 35 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]

FISHER:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 11th, Mr. Martin V.B. Fisher aged 44 years and 6 months, brother of E.G. Fisher of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

CARR:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Dr. Royal R. Carr aged 65 years, formerly of East German, Chenango Co. [NY].

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Dr. Royal R. Carr who died in Binghamton last week, will be remembered by our older residents as a student with Dr Wm. G. Sands of this village.  He was a native of German.

CHURCH:  The funeral of Mrs. John W. Church was largely attended at the residence of her mother, Mrs. S.H. Barnes, on Friday afternoon last.  The Court and Board of Supervisors adjourned to attend the funeral, and the services were most impressively conducted by Rev. S. Scoville.  The expressions of sympathy for the bereaved husband and family were general and heartfelt.

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New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY; The wife and children of Charles Reed have all been very ill with the scarlet fever.  The youngest child is still very sick and not expected to Live.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Nov. 14, 1878]

REED:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  The little daughter of Charles Reed of whom we spoke in last week's Union, died Tuesday night, after many days of pain and terrible suffering.  It did seem hard to see the sweet "baby face" bearing the traces of deep and bitter pain, yet we know that our Father "doeth all things well," and someday in the great life to come, we shall understand why she suffered so long, with the dark death shadow hovering over her.  But the silent "angel" at last in mercy touched the sinless brow, and the little one slept the sweet sleep of eternal blessedness.  At the midnight hour the freed spirit went up among the shiny stars to that holy life that never known anything of the pain and shadows of this wintry world.  The little baby life of a few months is ended here, but a grand, holy existence begun in the presence of God and the glorified ones.  A strange, sad silence may dwell in the vacancy of an earthly home, but here is a new place filled in heaven, and a new, sweet face, and a new angel voice joins the great melody.

Rev. Mr. Shelland conducted the funeral services of the little one and preached a short sermon from these words:  "Is it well with the child?"  The tiny casket that held the little white form was borne to the most beautiful part of the cemetery, a slight eminence among the evergreen trees, and buried from our sight.  So little Flora [Reed] escaped the long, cold winter that already is settling down upon us, as well as the "life winter," with its blight and chill.  yes, it is well with the child.

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Binghamton's Dead

Within the past week, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] has been called to mourn the death of four of its prominent citizens.

Hon. Sherman D. Phelps, one of the most public spirited and wealthy men in the city, and at one time its mayor, died on Wednesday afternoon of last week, aged sixty-four years.

Dr. Royal R. Carr a much esteemed and skillful physician, died at his residence on Wednesday, aged sixty-five years.  When a lad he resided in East German, this county [Chenango Co.].

Col. Walton Dwight, formerly proprietor of the Dwight House, died at the Spaulding House in that city, on Friday last, after an illness of six weeks of gastric fever.  he was Colonel of the Second "Bucktail" Regiment, from Ohio and was with his command in the battles of Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg.  After his removal to Binghamton, he was made mayor, and his brilliant career and subsequent financial embarrassments are well known.  He carried an insurance of $258,000 upon his life, the largest amount in any one company being $30,000. His age was forty-five years.

D.C. Pugsley one of Binghamton's best-known citizens and formerly a leading merchant there, died on Sunday morning last, aged sixty-seven years.

The Crime of Myron H.C. Grant (1879)

 The Work of Myron H.C. Grant

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 3, 1879

The man whose remarkable name appears at the head of this article was named for ex-Governor Myron H. Clark.  The name itself never made him very great, but recent actions have given a public character to the man, quite as disgraceful as extended.  During the summer and winter of 1877, Myron H.C. Grant worked in this office, and again in the spring of 1878.  He came here a forlorn tramp.  Appearing to be a likely young fellow and knowing that he had previously occupied a very good situation, we gave him work.  He at once manifested much Christian fervor and commended himself to the public in more ways than one.   He went in society to some extent and was quite a favorite among a certain lot of young people.

But a change came.  Recently a young lady died in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], a bright, active, intelligent girl, against whose purity of character not a thought had been entertained until within the past few months.  For twenty-four hours, from the first moment of her illness, she lay unconscious, with occasional convulsions, and then died.  Not a word was she able to utter.  Not a friend did she recognize.  Parents were unknown to her.  After death, a diary, letter and medicines indicated that the girl had, under advice furnished by Myron H.C. Grant, attempted to produce an abortion.  Two lives were hurled into eternity through the devilish work of this man.  Two murders he committed.  On the evening of the 21st of last month, he confessed to the family of the dead girl that he "committed a terrible sin and then asked God to pardon them."  Soon after, he commenced the treatment for abortion. This young girl, pledging Grant that the matter should remain a secret between them kept all from her mother (even to the moment when deception could be carried no further), remained loyal to her seducer and he, like the worst of villains, entirely abandoned her.  He supplied medicines and all that, for he could not do less and retain the girl's confidence.

M.H.C. Grant said on the 21st that he loved the girl, and intended to marry her after a time.  He talked of his love, hoped God would sustain him and the parents in their great grief, etc. etc.  That he lied is proven by the fact that he told responsible parties even while the young lady was pregnant, that he cared nothing for her, that they were not engaged and that he did not intend to marry her.  If the girl could have lived, successfully fighting poisons and witnessed the disregard of Grant, it probably would have been established that an awful pressure was brought to bear upon her, and that the solicitations of this villain were not acquiesced in willingly.  But to the gratification of Myron H.C. Grant, the girl is dead, her child is dead, and he, unfortunately for a decent community, is alive.  Twice he has been arrested and as many times, owing to defective warrants, has been discharged.  Justice Nelson, who is usually a very careful, safe and discreet officer, made out the third warrant, which would undoubtedly have held, and Sheriff Emmons telegraphed to Binghamton for Grant's arrest, but he had flown and, as we are assured, upon advice of his counsel.

Not in years has this community been so stirred up on account of social scandal and the murderer of two persons, though technical phraseology has been allowed to save his own life.  While there is no legal punishment adequate to the enormity of the crime, Myron H.C. Grant will suffer the remainder of his days in a degree that hanging or imprisonment could furnish no comparison.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 3, 1879

Marriages

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 17 by Rev. J.W. Mevis, George A. Hall of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Ella Van Woert of the former place.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 25, by Rev. IP. Bayles, W.T. Heudrichson and Sarah E. Henderson, both of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In Croton [Westchester Co. NY], Dec. 23, by Rev. Mr. Davis, Albert Squares and Mary E. Blanchard, both of Croton.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 21, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Wm. Bell of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] and Mary Jack of the former place.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 24, by Rev. Mr. McAllistere, Griffin Peaster and Ellen H. Bell, both of Delhi.

In Hancock [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 25, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Chas. H. Griffis of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] and Ada A. [Allison] of the former place.

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 24, by Rev. T.A. Stevens, Orrin Barr of Oneonta and Annie M. Hanes of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY]

Also, Charles C. Hanes of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Clarissa Walling of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 18, by Rev. H. Brotherton, Aaron F. Enos and Laura R.  Niles.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 31, by Rev. H. Brotherton, Stephen R. Miller and Rhoda I. Fox. 

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 25, by Rev. F.C. morgan, Marcus J. Ford and Phebe A. Bedient, both of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride on Wednesday, Dec. 26th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson of Milford, David Colwell and Annie Fox both of Colliersville, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of George Shepherd, Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. B. Bundy, Aaron Shepherd and Miss Kate Kniskern both of Otego. 

Invitations are out for the marriage of Charles Smith and Miss Lottie Bissell to occur at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Bissell, Tuesday evening, Jan. 7th.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], January 1, Mrs. Fitch Parish.

In Hancock [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 23, Martin Wheeler, aged 74 years.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 25, Aaron Bouton, aged 81(?) years.

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] Dec. 27, Mrs. C. Caroline Grant, aged 62 years.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 25, Mrs. Sally Sherwood, aged 96 years.

A little son of Thomas McDonald, aged seven years, living about a mile and a half east of Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY] was kicked by a horse so severely that he died a few days since.

The widow of the late Hon. John F. Hubbard of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] died on the 29th ult.  She was a daughter of Gen. Thompson Mead, prominently connected with the early history of Chenango Co.  Ex. Senator Hubbard is the only surviving member of this family.

Milford, Otsego Co. NY:  Our village has again been visited by death.  Our much-esteemed friend, Stephen Boorn after a few weeks' sickness, has been removed and gone to join his companion and children "over there."  He was a member of the M.E. church, sustained the office of sexton, and by it had become well known and intimately related to our citizens.  His funeral was largely attended at the church Saturday, Dec. 21st, the sermon being preached from a text of his own selection.  He was a strong temperance man, a member of the Good Templars, and in view of his death the following resolutions were adopted by the lodge that:  "Whereas our beloved Brother Boorn has been removed from our society by death, therefore, Resolved, That we bow submissively to the all wise providence of our Heavenly Father and in this loss to our number recognize an incentive to still greater diligence in seeking to fill his vacant place and help forward the cause that lay near his heart.  Resolved that the lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days and that we tender our condolence to his bereaved children.

Gilbertsville Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. Maurice Hoag of this village, died last Sunday afternoon.  She was quite an old lady, and a member of the Presbyterian church. The funeral at the residence of her son-in-law, Henry Donaldson.  [Lovina T. Millard Hoag, d. Dec. 29, 1878]

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In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], December 30, Aaron Brewer, aged 95 years.

Aaron Brewer, who died in this town Monday afternoon, at the residence of his son-in-law, William Hackett, was born in Cambridge, Washington, on October 23, 1783, and was consequently 95 years of age.  With his parents, he came to this town when eight years old, and always lived near the present residence of Mr. Hackett, across the river.  He was our oldest citizen, and during a busy life had formed many strong friendships.  In Politics, Mr. Brewer was a Democrat, voting consistently and conscientiously.  He had no ambition for office and never held any.  To the last his mind remained clear and intelligent, and he dropped away as a man worn out.  He leaves three children, Mrs. Hackett, Ransom Brewer of this town and Ira Brewer of Pennsylvania.  His funeral was attended Wednesday forenoon, Rev. H. Brotherton officiating.

News Item

On the last day of the year just closed, it was our privilege to participate in a very pleasant though rare occasion.

At the residence of Rev. Allen Hayward in West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], on the day before mentioned were gathered a small company of friends to celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of his aged mother's birthday.  A few hours were spent in social intercourse during which time several pleasing and characteristic anecdotes were related, and many incidents and facts interesting to us all were rescued from oblivion.  As we gathered about the sumptuously spread board to partake of the bounteous repast, we observed that five of the most aged ladies present were seated side by side, the aggregate of whose ages amounted to 400 years.

We afterward adjourned to another room to listen to the reading of communications from the four absent children, the oldest of whom is 72 years of age.  One of the communications was from Canada, one from Minnesota, one from Michigan and one from Delaware.  They were all of interest and all filled with love and gratitude to their aged parents, only regretting their inability to be present.  Among them was a very appropriate and touching little poem written by one of the daughters and addressed to her mother.

Mrs. Hayward, though ninety years of age, is smart and able to get about and wait upon herself and remains to a wonderful degree the use of all her faculties.  After a few remarks and prayer by Rev. T.A. Beebe the company broke up probably never more all to meet on earth again.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1870)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 9, 1870

Marriages

 At the home of the bride, Tuesday evening, eight o'clock, Feb. 1, 1870, by Rev. Jno. Pilkinton, Mr. Jno. W. Brownell of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Maryett Chase of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of Edson Wheeler, Justice, Jan. 30th, Dr. Wm. Jacox of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Ann Harris of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Thursday morning, Feb. 3d, W.R.B. Wing was found dead in his bed, at the residence of his mother in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  Mr. Wing retired the night before at about 9 o'clock, in his usual health, and not appearing at breakfast, his sister on going to his room found him dead.  He was 42 years of age and had been in business in this village quite a number of years.  He had a good business talent and was considered one of the best druggists in the county, but his indiscretion ended his days in the prime of his manhood.

On Monday January 24th, three children of Michael Farley residing back in the country a few miles from Utica [Oneida Co. NY] were burned to death by carelessly playing with kerosene while their mother was absent from the house.  Their ages were respectively two, five and eleven years old.  One died in fifteen minutes after the accident, one in two hours and the other in three.  An infant in the cradle escaped unhurt.  The accident was caused by pouring kerosene from the can upon the stove, when a terrible explosion ensued.

Clark Stanton, who resided about one mile and a half from West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] was found dead on the hill opposite his house, on Tuesday Feb. 1st.  He had gone on to the hill for the purpose of getting wood Monday afternoon and failing to appear at evening, a search was instituted, and his remains were found Tuesday morning.  He was a man of intemperate habits which it is said was the cause of his death.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 16, 1870

Marriage

At the M.E. parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 3d, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Sheldon L. Getter of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Florilla A. Lent of Laurens.

Deaths

At Harpersville [Broome Co. NY] February 2d, Anna [Marsh] formerly of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] aged 73 years.  The funeral was attended at Friends' meeting house in Morris, and sixty relatives were present.

On Friday, Feb. 4th, while Peter Thomas and George H. Ebbard, residents of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] were rabbit hunting near the residence of Sylvester Pike in North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], the former was suddenly killed by one of those unfortunate accidents which sometimes occur.  It happened in this way:  Thomas, while passing through a cleared field adjoining the wood in which the two had been hunting, slipped upon some ice.  the gun hammer in the fall struck in such a manner as to cause both barrels to be discharged, their contents passing through his head, entering near the right eye and coming out at the back of the head, blowing portions of the skull some distance from where he was found.  His comrade hearing the report, supposed he had fired at his game. After waiting a few moments and not hearing any call, he went to where the shot was heard and found the unfortunate man lying upon his face still breathing but entirely unconscious.  A few hours later and he was dead.  Chenango Telegraph

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 23, 1870

Deaths

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 29th, at the residence of his grandfather, Hon. Wm. C. Bently, William Calvin [Leet], only child of Dr. N.Y. and Cornelia A. Leet, aged 11 years and 5 months.

"The light of our house has departed, / For he sleeps in quiet Brookside, / And tenderly a mother weeps / For him she never on earth can view; / But memory's garland blooms for him, / Loved schoolmates speak his name with pride, / And eyes that scarce before were dimmed / Wept when my darling Willie died."

Joseph Juliand, a prominent citizen of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] and well known in the county, died at his residence in that village Sunday morning last.  Mr. Juliand went to his room Saturday night at about eleven o'clock, and as his family supposed had retired as usual to rest. The next morning, however, the attention of his son in passing the door of his father's room was arrested and entering the room he found the deceased upon the floor in an unconscious state.  A physician was immediately called, but he was already beyond relief and survived only a few minutes after he was first found. When first discovered the lamp was burning in his room and the bed had not been disturbed, a part only of his clothing was removed and everything indicated that Mr. Juliand had been suddenly stricken down, probably with apoplexy. The decreased was 73 years of age.  Oxford Times, 16th.

A correspondent of the Rep & Dem. says:  Our late Co. Clerk and esteemed fellow citizen, Stephen Estes, Esq. is no more.  He died of consumption at his residence on the 9th inst., after a lingering illness.  Few men have occupied a public position that won the confidence of the people more fully and worthily.  He was devoted and energetic in business ; prompt where duty called; a man of ardent temperament, yet judicious; a strong friend; a patriotic and public spirited citizen; radical when a public evil was to be grappled with; yet conservative when a doubtful policy was proposed; prudent in judgment and counsel, and possessing those qualities that rendered him useful in all the relations and offices he was called to fill.  A man of noble sentiment and impulses has fallen.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1848)

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 5, 1848

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] March 28th, Warren C. [De Long] son of Ev. Wm. M. and Martha A. De Long, aged 8 months and 8 days.

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Died of Chronic Diarrhea in the Military Hospital at New Orleans, 21st February, 1848, John C. Wright, aged 14 years 9 months, son of the late B. Tappan Wright of this city [Cincinnati, OH] and grandson of Editor of the Cincinnati Gazette.

This youth, smitten with the pomp and pageantry of war, was a member of the late Captain Kenneally's Company, Fourth Ohio Regiment, and after several months spent on duty in Mexico, being prostrated by one of the diseases incident to the climate and the service, returned to the United States on the sick list, reaching New Orleans the 17th ult. on his way to this city.  He had enlisted before entering the Fourth Ohio, and proceeded as far as Louisville, from which place he was brought back by friends. But being infatuated with the idea of the service, and seduced from his duty, he re-enlisted and the end has been told.  The penalty is severe, but if this brief record of his error, and its consequences commend itself as it ought, to his former associates, and other youth of his years, his life, short as it was, will not have passed in vain.  The lesson is made the more impressive by the fact that he possessed traits of character which, fully and rightly developed, would have made his career in manhood one of honor and distinction.  Cincinnati Gazette.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 12, 1848

Marriage

On the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Darby, Mr. I.G. Brookins to Miss Emily S. Young, both of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday the 7th inst. of consumption, Theodore A. Thayer, aged 27 years.

This melancholy event has cast a deep gloom over a numerous circle of friends, to whom the deceased was endeared by many estimable qualities of head and heart.  Upright in character, kind and amiable in feeling, sincere, honorable and courteous in intercourse, he had won the regards of all who enjoyed his acquaintance.  In his death society has lost an ornament and a member of more than common promise.  Just entering upon the active duties of life, with high hopes, noble resolves, and prospects bright and cheering, his career has been arrested at its commencement, by the destroyer.  But it is our consolation that he was not unprepared for the change - that the hopes and assurance of religion cheered and sustained him in his hour of trial.  Farewell, dear friend, though here below the hopes of thy youth are not to be realized, t though no earthly goal awaits thy race in the struggles of life, a brighter and better race is before thee, thy goal is a home in the mansions of the blest.

"Everlasting days, / Before thee dawning rise, in which to achieve / All glorious things and get thyself the name / That jealous Death too soon forbade on earth."

On Sunday his remains were committed to the tomb, after religious services by the Rev. Dr. Andrews of the Episcopal Church, attended with the imposing rites and ceremonies of the Order of Odd Fellows of which he was a member.  Binghamton Democrat

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We learn that a son of Mr. Cafferty, of Union [Broome Co. NY] in this county, was killed last Thursday by the kick of a horse upon the head.  He survived but a short time after the injury.  His skull was fractured so badly that his brains ran out.  We understand that he was 14 years of age.  Binghamton Democrat

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Death of John Apsey:  Many of our readers will recollect that this young man enlisted as a soldier in the U.S. Army some two years ago, under Lietu. Hayden, who remained some months in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] in the recruiting service.  The following letter, addressed to his brother, by his commanding officer, gives the particulars of his death.   He age was 22 years.

Taycubays, near Mexico, Jan'y 26th, 1848:  Sir, it is with much regret, that I am compelled to inform you of the death of your brother, John Apsey, a private in my Company, who after a short illness, died in this village yesterday morning of typhoid fever.

During his service in the Company, he has conducted himself like a man and a good soldier and has given me no trouble or cause for complaint.  He was actively engaged in the battles of the 19th and 20th August and for the storming of Chapultepec he promptly volunteered as one of the "forlorn hope."  For this latter service, I have recommended him to the President for extra pay.

He had due him for pay and clothing about fifty dollars, information in regard to which, as well as to the land allowed by law, you can obtain by addressing the Adjutant General of the Army at Washington.  

I am, Sir, very respectfully, your ob't serv't.  R.W. Wessell, Capt. 2d Infantry

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Mrs. Charity Berry, the widow of a revolutionary soldier, died at New Prospect, Bergen Co., New Jersey, on the 24th March, at the extraordinary age of one hundred and ten years.  She was married during the Revolutionary war and was the mother of thirteen children, all of whom still survive!  Her eyesight never failed her until the hour of her death.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 26, 1848

Marriages

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Calvin H. Brushy of Great Bend, Pa. to Miss Emeline [Beebe] daughter of Lyman Beebe, of the former place.

Also, in the same place and by the same, Mr. James Blowers, of Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sally M. Bates of Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co.]

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Dana, Mr. William La Grange and Miss Deborah Reed all of Vestal.

Deaths

On Sunday the 23d inst. Mrs. McIntosh wife of Mr. J.B. McIntosh, aged 59 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday last, Lovina [Rose] daughter of James and Hannah Rose, aged 5 months.

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In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mr. Marverick Jenison in the 68th year of his age.

He was a native of Worcester Co., Ms.  He removed to Berkshire Co in his early manhood, where he resided, first at Stockbridge and afterwards at Bennington, until his removal to this place, eleven years ago.  He long enjoyed uninterrupted good health and retained, in a remarkable degree, down to the day of his decease the vigor and activity of his earlier years.  His death was sudden and violent.  Some men in his employ were using a machine for drawing stumps.  He went out to carry them refreshments and while he was passing near the machine, a detached part of it with a heavy chain, fell on and crushed him.  He lingered awhile without the power of speech and probably without consciousness and expired fourteen hours after the accident.  He has been for many years a follower of the Saviour.  Few, if any, have ever more happily exemplified the quiet, unobtrusive charities of the Christian life.  His purposes were always prudently taken and followed out with persevering industry, yet he labored not for himself alone, but for his family, for his neighbors, for the Church, and for the community.  The Master blessed him in the accomplishment of the designs of his heart.  He lived with the wife of his youth, who survives him, to rear to mature years a family of nine, and to rejoice over them all save one, as the followers of the Saviour whom he had loved from his youth.  A useful man has passed from among us to the spirit world.  May the remembrance of his virtues exert a salutary influence on the character of the living.

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In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 21st inst. Ezekiel Ronk, aged 62 years.

The following particulars as to the cause of his death have been related to us:  About a week before his death, he came to this village from his residence, which is about 4 miles out, and stopped at the house of his son overnight.  He lodged in the chamber and arose early in the morning, before it was sufficiently light to see, and walked off the stairway, where there was no railing.  The injuries received from the fall were so serious that he lingered until the 21st and expired.  Binghamton Democrat.

Pioneer Cemetery, Sidney, Delaware County, NY (1905)

 In Honor of Our Dead

A Plea for our Pioneer Graveyard - A Plea that should be Answered by All

Sidney Record, Sidney, NY, April 15, 1905

An effort is being made to put in order the Pioneer Graveyard on the riverbank opposite the silk mill.  In this spot lie the mortal remains of a great number of the noble, hardy and enterprising men and women who in the last quarter of the 18th century brought civilization to the upper valley of the Susquehanna.  The earliest inscription now traceable is 1757.

Here are buried the widow of Rev. William Johnston, the first settler; Col. Witter Johnston and Capt. Hugh Johnston, sons of the Rev. Johnston and Revolutionary War officers; Judge Levi Baxter, and his sons, early settlers and large lumber manufacturers about Carr's Creek; Deacon Israel Smith, first deacon of the Congregational Church and grandfather of President Hayes; Capt. Moses Hovey, the Revolutionary veteran who in 1810-'12 built the State road from Unadilla to Oxford; "Esquire" Avery, whose farm in  the early days covered pretty nearly all our present village lying east of Main Street; William Dovener who gave the land for the 'meetinghouse" and school where now the Congregational church stands [in 1905]; Samuel Rogers the deaf and lame shoemaker-farmer lived in the town of Unadilla, he acted as Sidney's first lawyer, drawing up wills, deeds and surveying farms, his son Hon. Chas. Rogers; Ezra Clark, farmer, father of  Hon. Henry A. Clark of Bainbridge; the Mersereau's, McMaster's, Bacon's, Redfield's, Belnap's, Cotton's, Skinner's and others most of whom have no descendants in this region.

The appeal for funds to defray the expenses of redeeming and putting the old and long disused graveyard in respectable condition has mainly been made to relatives of the pioneers who live at a distance.

It is judged necessary to raise $2,000. Less than $1,000 is in hand and promised.  Will not our local population find it in their hearts to give liberally to this good cause?

The plot is 200x175 feet.  In the northeast corner next to the river a triangular space 70 feet on Clark Street and 23 feet on west line, there are no graves.  In this space are the Congregational Church sheds, but little used in late years and badly dilapidated.  In old days these were between the church and the river.  It is believed they are simply trespassers where they are. Shell they not be taken away.  That space neatly graded and decorated would give our village a needed embellishment.  We have not an inch of park,  This spot could be made a joy forever.

Respectfully yours, one of the grandchildren of the pioneers.  P.K.

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Otsego (1849) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 23, 1930

Marriages

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the morning of the 17th inst. by the Rev. E.K. maxwell, Mr. Daniel Abel, merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Julia Goodman, daughter of Simeon Goodman, Esq. of the former place.

At the joyous wedding festival, the Editor is too often forgotten, though always called on to perform his part by announcing the happy event to the world.  On this occasion, However, an innovation has been made upon the established custom, and we have been presented not only with a liberal share of wedding cake, but also with a bottle wine.  We take this opportunity of acknowledging the favor and tendering our thanks to the donors with the assurance that they have our best wishes for many a year of uninterrupted happiness.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by Elder David Millard, Mr. Jerome Putnam to Miss Harriet Kiff both of that town.

News Item

Epitaphs:  Next to the famous epitaph on the tomb of Leonidas at Thermophylae, that to be seen over the grave of Push-ma-ta-ha, the Indian chief who died at Washington a few years ago is to our taste felicitously simple, characteristic and expressive.  That of Leonidas, "Stop Stranger! You tread on the ashes of a Hero!" was the fruit of a philosopher's study.  Poor Push-ma-ta-ha is simply the last words he ever spoke - "When I am gone, fire the big guns over me."  Had learning and genius been invoked to the task, we question if they could have acquitted themselves so happily.  Richmond Whig.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 30, 1830

Death

At his residence in the village of Unadilla, Otsego County [NY] on the 26th of June instant, Roswell Wright, Esq. aged 44 years.  Mr. W. has been a long time afflicted with illness but has continued to be an active and prosperous man of business until a late period.  He was a most worthy citizen and highly esteemed through an extensive circle of acquaintance.  His death is indeed a loss to the community he belonged to and an afflicting bereavement to an interesting family.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Roxy [Skinner] has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation; this is to forbid all persons trusting her, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Anson Skinner Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] June 9, 1830.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, November 3, 1849

Marriages

In Clarksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult, by Rev. H.A. Smith, Mr. Theodore Slauson of Clarksville to Miss Anna V. Parshall of Flint, Mich.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by John W. Brandow, Esq. Mr. David Doolittle Jr. of Springfield to Miss Eliza Taylor of Warren, Herkimer County [NY].

In Clarksville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Picksly, Mr. Julius P. Thayer of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Tacy Bates of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Catharine [Peck], daughter of Mr. Daniel Peck, aged 19 years.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the 31st ult.  Mr. William H. Smith aged 19 years.  Our young friend was cut down in the midst of his years, and of the hopes of those who loved him.  His character for steadiness and candor, combined with his strictly religious habits, gave an earnest to all who knew him of a life of usefulness.  He gave much time to the improvement of his own mind and the interest he took in the religious education of those younger than himself formed a worthy example for the imitation of very many of more years than he numbered.   His uniformly devoted life, as well as his truly peaceful death, warrant us in the conclusion that our loss is his endless gain.  We hope the language of this Providence will prove an effectual warning to the living and especially to those of his years to prepare to meet their God. Then his early departure from the scenes of earth and sorrows which attend bereavement will not have been in vain.  

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, November 10, 1849

Marriage

In Christ Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. S.H. Ballin, Mr. W. A. Comstock to Miss Lousia Bourne all of this village.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, November 17, 1849

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. J .T .Wright, Mr. David Petrie to Maria Van Slyke both of Hopeville.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, November 24, 1849

Marriage

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 18th instant by the Rev. G.W. Gates Mr. John C.  Hunter to Miss Harriet Wickham, both of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Pierstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st instant, Ann Adelaide [Warren] daughter of Russell and Jane Warren, aged 8 years and 16 days.  During the last hours of her illness which were extremely painful, she displayed unusual brilliancy of mind and affection to the family who mourn her loss, and it is believed that:

She died before her priceless soul / Had burnt with wrong desires / Had ever spurned at Heaven's control, / Or ever quenched its sacred fires.

She died to sin; she died to care; / Bur for a moment felt the rod; / Then, rising on the viewless air, / Spread her light wings and soared to God.

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

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 10, 1813

Deaths

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on Friday last, Mr. John Francis, aged 37 years.

On Tuesday last, Eliza [Burnell] daughter of Mr. Luther Burnell, aged 3 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 24, 1813

Marriage

On Sunday evening last, by Wm. Whipple, Esq. Mr. Silas Billings to Miss Laura Freeborn all of this town. [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Death

In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on Monday last, Miss Vina Jackson, aged 22 years, eldest daughter of Major Asahel Jackson.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 8, 1813

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Joshua Leonard, Mr. Schuyler Van Rensselaer merchant, of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca McCarty of the former place.

News Items

Whereas I am bound by a writing obligatory, conditioned for the support and maintenance of Experience Sheldon, wife of Nathaniel Sheldon, an aged and infirm woman - and whereas she has left my house and protection without just cause; every person therefore is hereby warned against giving the said Mrs. Sheldon any clothing, medicine or support on my account, as I shall pay no such demands.  Date, Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 6, 1813, Reuben Crawford.

Ten Dollars Reward:  Deserted from the recruiting rendezvous in the town of Eaton, county of Madison [NY] on the 30th inst. Andrew Crowl, born in Newfane (VT.) aged 18 years, 6 feet high, light complexion, light eyes, brown hair and by profession a farmer.  Whoever will take up said deserter and lodge him in any gaol or deliver him at any military post within the U. State, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges.  S. Mott, Lieut., 29th Reg. U.S. Infantry, July 31, 1813

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 5, 1830

Marriage

On Sunday last, by the Rev. William Fisher, Mr. Peter Shaver to Miss Martha Olin, all of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 12, 1830

Marriages

In Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 29th ult by the Rev. Stephen Fenn, Mr. Garrett Simerson to Mrs. Rebecca Montfore.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the same, Mr. Orren Griffin to Miss Laura Bennett.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by James Cowan, Esq. Mr. John Gleaston of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Isabel Elmott(?) of the former place.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by John M. Landon, Esq. Mr. George F. Stout to Miss Fanny Mariah Bauris both of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 19, 1830

Marriages

At Arbor Hill in Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the -?- inst. by the Rev. E.K. maxwell, H.H. Woodridge, Esq. Attorney at Law to Miss Maria Louisa Rosekrans.

In Middletown [Orange Co. NY] on Tuesday the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. William Dickson to Miss Eliza Ann Sands, daughter of the late Abel Sands, all of Middletown.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Capt. Elijah Churchill of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sally Ann Benedict of the former place.

Death

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mr. Marcus Sherwood in the 34th year of his age.

Vital Records, Madison County NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 1, 1872

Marriages

SMITH - HUTCHINSON:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], July 20, by Rev. B.W. Hamilton, Rufus C. Smith and Irene E Hutchinson, both of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

HOPKINS - WILLIAMS:  In Clinton [Oneida Co. NY], July 25, by Rev. Dr. Hopkins, of Auburn, Grosvenor A. Hopkins and Sophia [Williams] youngest daughter of Hon. O.S. Williams, of Clinton.

Deaths

SAYLES:  At his residence in Canastota [Madison Co. NY] July 20, after a lingering illness, Gerrit S. Sayles in the 62d year of his age.

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SMITH:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] July 26, Asa Smith, formerly of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] in the 57th year of his age.

In the death notices of this week will be seen that of Asa Smith, whose remains were brought to Oneida on Monday of this week for interment.  Mr. Smith came from Rome to Oneida about the year of 1842 and engaged in the boot and shoe trade in a small wooden structure which stood on nearly the same site now occupied by the brick store of S.H. Goodwin & Sons on Madison St.  He is spoken of by those who were acquainted with him as having been at that time one of the most enterprising men of the village, and to him, as much as to any other one businessman, is the rise, and for a while, the progress of Oneida due.  In the spring of 1849, he built what is still known as the Empire Block on Main St. which was the second brick block built in town and a few months prior to those built by A.E. Coe and C.I. Walrath on the same street.  Mr. S. left Oneida about ten years ago, since which time he has been engaged in business in the city of Rochester.

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EVANS:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY], July 24, of consumption, Adelbert [Evans] son of Edward and Jane Evans, aged 23 years.

The funeral of the late Adelbert Evans was held at the M.E. Church, in this place, on the afternoon of Friday, 26th ult.  An able and interesting discourse was delivered by the pastor, Rev. F.J. Whitney, after which the Masonic services took place, which were conducted by P.W.M., G.F. Burn, of Hamilton Lodge, No. 120.  The procession was then formed and under direction of W.E. Enos of this place, the remains were taken to the grave where the burial service was performed.  The deceased was born and has spent nearly all his life in this town, was a kind and genial companion and for his many good qualities was universally beloved and died lamented by all.  He leaves a wife and one child.

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ORTON:  In Darlington, Wis., July 11, Philo A. Orton formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], aged 68 years.

SMITH:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] July 23, Howard Smith aged 58 years.

SQUIRES:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] July 24, an infant child of David Squires, aged 4 months.

HART:  Near Peterboro [Madison Co. NY], July 11, Rosa V. Hart, aged 9 years, 9 months and 15 days.

BLINN:  We were filled with profound sorrow last Sunday morning on learning of the sudden death of Isaac Blinn an estimable young man, residing on the hill between this place and Eaton village [Madison Co. NY].  It appears that he had been unwell a few days and had nearly recovered when he was suddenly taken worse last Friday evening and died on Saturday evening.  His funeral was attended on Monday.

BURLINGHAM:  Our citizens received the sad news on Monday afternoon of the death by drowning at West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] of George Burlingham.  He was for several years a resident of this village and held the position of postmaster for some time.  He was much respected for his many good qualities.  His parents in this deep affliction have the sympathy of his many friends.  (Pratts Hollow, Madison Co. NY)

GREEN:  On the 15th ult. Charles Green, an old resident of the town of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], met with an accident which proved fatal.  While engaged in unloading hay, he in some way fell upon the hay rack striking upon a pin in such a manner as to cause an internal rupture.  Drs. Carpenter, of Oneida, and Treat, of Munnsville, were called and rendered what assistance was possible to the suffering man, but to little effect. After lingering with pain about one week, he died on the 22d of July.  He leaves a wife and family of children to feel the want of a protecting heart and hand.

MOTTS:  Samuel Randall Motts recently died in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] and his age was one hundred and fourteen years, eleven months and two days.  His father lived to be one hundred and twenty-nine.

News Item

We learn from the New Era, that a fine monument to the memory of the late Marcus Bump has been erected by his widow in the East Cemetery ground in this village [DeRuyter, Madison Co. NY].  It is plain, yet beautifully finished and stands befitting evidence of the affectionate remembrance of departed worth.  It is from the marble works of Chase & Co. of Hamilton.

Note:  Marcus Bump, 11 Oct. 1803 - 26 July 1871, DeRuyter Rural Cemetery

Vital Records, Otsego Co. NY, (1858)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 3, 1858

Marriage

At Ballard's  Hotel, Jan. 28th, 1858, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Elias H. Wickham of Maryland, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Annette Davis of Fergusonville, Delaware co. N.Y.

Deaths

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 1st of consumption, Ann Eliza Sabin niece of Timothy Sabin, Esq. aged 18 years.  Deceased at the time of her being taken sick, was a pupil at Miss Hill's High School and as a tribute of respect and of sympathy the whole school attended her funeral,as mourners and engaged in appropriate exercises around her grave.

A lad, two years old, son of John Stalker of Marcy, Oneida County [NY] died from the effects of steam inhaled while the teakettle was on the stove.  The child approached the spout in a playful mood for the purpose of blowing in it.  One breath of the steam sufficed to kill the little fellow.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 10, 1858

Marriages

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of Feb. 2d, 1858, by Rev. Edwin Clement, Mr. Wiram Chrispell to Miss Maryette Pessons both of Davenport, Delaware Co. N.Y.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 17th, 1857, by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Thadeous C. Brown to Miss Maria Goddard, both of Maryland.

By the same, Dec. 31st, Mr. H.W. Rich of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Bishop of Albany [Albany Co. NY].

Also, by the same, Jan. 29th, 1858, Mr. Sherman J.  Baily of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Clarinda Chamberlain of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

At Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], by the same, Feb. 3d, Mr. Judson Barnes of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lucy A. Olmsted of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY]

Also by the same, Feb. 4th, Almond Chase of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ann E. Wheeler of East Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Meredith [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22d of consumption, Chloe B. [Cramer] wife of George A. Cramer and daughter of Amasa Fox, Esq. in the 33d year of her age.  She has left a husband and two children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 17, 1858

Marriage

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst. at F. Finch's Hotel by Elder John Cooke, Mr. G. Hamilton Lane to Miss lucy Finch all of the former place.

Death

A man by the name of Joseph B. Wellman was drowned at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] in the Butternut Creek on the 25th ult.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 24, 1858

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 10th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Richard Stenson to Lydia Ann Washburn both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

The oldest married couple alive are supposed to be a Mr. Snyder and his wife who reside at Burnside, Pa.  He is 111 and she is 107 years old, and they have been married about 93 years.

Deaths

Mr. Gilbert Cone an old gentleman of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] aged 72, was engaged in drawing logs a few days since and was sitting on a load of them, when the chain holding the logs together broke.  He was thrown to the ground and two of the logs passed over him.  Her survived the effects of his injuries but four hours.

The last Union says:  We learn that an exciting case has recently occurred in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] of which the facts are substantially as follows:  The wife of a Mr. Andrews, who last spring moved into that town from Delaware Co. [NY] recently died and Andrews very shortly after sold off his things and left.  There were some circumstances which in the opinion of the people required an examination and last week a Coroner's Jury was summoned by Coroner Curtis and the body exhumed and a postmortem examination had by which it appeared that Mrs. Andrews must have died in consequence of ergot having been administered to her, as alleged by her husband to produce abortion. This we believe was the substance of the verdict.  An effort will undoubtedly be made to procure the arrest of Andrews.

The old man Kelly who killed his brother in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] some months since, and who was sent to Auburn for five years, died recently in prison.

A man by the name of Lawton of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] froze to death on Friday last. When found he was lying on the ground int he open field.

A man by the name of Grennell recently died in Pa. at the remarkable age of 106 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, 1820 &1837

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 20, 1820

Deaths

At Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday the 10th inst. Gen. James Mason formerly of Lebanon, Connecticut, aged 61 years.  He was a hero of the revolution, and whilst a citizen of Connecticut, was for many years a representative in the State Legislature.  When living, he was universally respected, and he died regretted by his numerous relatives and acquaintances.

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At Conhocton [Steuben Co. NY], on the 21st inst. Mr. Edward Wickoff about 40 years of age.  In taking honey from a tree in the woods, he was stung by a bee at the lower point of the ear, near the angle of the jaws.  Instantly after the sting, his system was so strangely affected that he sat down fainting, and begged assistance.  There were some of his friends in company and they used every possible exertion to save him.  But within six minutes, his power of speech was gone, his eyes became blind, and he died without a groan or struggle. Now this is an affecting case representing the uncertain tenure of human life, but we repeat what we have often published in capitals:  

That one wine glass full of olive oil, taken into the stomach immediately after the biting or stinging of any reptile or insect many put an instant -?- stop to the poison

A draught of salt and vinegar instantly taken, is good.

Or, chew and swallow the juice of the snail(?) Plantain.  A strong decoction of this leaf administered as soon as practicable will save from death.  Steuben Pat.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 27, 1820

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th September, Mr. Abner Humphrey.

On the 14th inst. at his late residence in Steuben [Oneida Co. NY], after a short but fatal attack of the cholera morbus, Dr. Daniel R. Roberts (more generally known by the name of the Welch Doctor).  Doct. Roberts was 45 years of age, a native of Wales, had lived but a few years in this country, and had become deservedly celebrated as a physician, particularly in cancers and chronic complaints.  He was of a very humane and benevolent disposition, exerted himself to relieve the poor who applied for medical aid equally as for the rich; although in a great many instances there was no prospect of his receiving but little, if any compensation; and in many cases of the widow and fatherless he wholly refused compensation when offered.  His death no doubt will be lamented by thousands who are laboring under complaints of the above description.  The Doct. has left an amiable wife and three children to mourn his loss.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 12, 1837

Marriage

At St. Augustine [FL], on the 7th ult. by the Rev. David Brown, Lot Clark, Esq. (formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]) President of the Southern life Insurance and Trust Company of that city, to Miss Una Stokes, daughter of the Rev. James O. Stokes, of this state.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 19, 1837

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. David Pellet of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Polly Janes of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E. Bronson, Mr. Wm. Baldwin, merchant, to Miss Katharine Humphrey, all of that town.

Death

On Tuesday last, Samuel Seymour aged 14 years, only son of the late James Seymour, deceased, was drowned in the Susquehanna River, about three miles below this village. [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].  It appears that he started in the morning, without the knowledge of his friends to go to Vestal, and for that purpose constructed a small slab raft upon which he floated down the river to the distance above named, where it came in contact with a log or some other obstruction and separated.  The lad clung for a short time to a fragment of the raft.  His cries for assistance were heard by some females on the shore, who were unable to render him any assistance and they soon saw him sink to rise no more.  His body has not yet been recovered.

The news of the death of this unfortunate youth was conveyed to his orphan sisters in this singular manner.  His cap, which he had thrown from his head, floated down the river some distance and lodged on a bush on the margin.  It was recovered and brought to this village to be identified.  It so happened that the first person to whom the inquiry was directed was the elder sister of the deceased, who replied "Yes, it is my brother's."  The heart-rending intelligence was then broken to her that the owner of it was lost to her forever.  Broome Republican

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 26, 1837

Marriage

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sessions, Mr. James Kershaw, merchant, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny Bement of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 10, 1837

Death

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Hannah D. [Gardiner] wife of Mr. John H. Gardiner, aged 33 yrs.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 17, 1837

Death

In Cincinnatus, Cortland County [NY] on Saturday evening, April 29, Mrs. Sally Reynolds, wife of Mr. John Reynolds, formerly of Norwich, Chenango County [NY] daughter of Deacon Joshua Grosvenor, of Pomfret, Connecticut, aged 49 years.

In the death of this extraordinary woman, her husband and two sons have lost a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and an instructive guide and counsellor; the church and society of which she was an exemplary member, one of its brightest ornaments and the cause of Christian benevolence and Christian charity a constant and zealous advocate and supporter.  In the most trying scenes of sickness and distress, by which from an impaired constitution she had long been a victim, her well balanced mind never swerved from its center, but true as the needle to the pole pointed to her Redeemer as the source of all her hopes and consolation.   Nor did it fail her in the last trying scene.  She died the death of the righteous.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1878)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 12, 1878

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 4th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Joseph L. Hinds and Ida B. Empie both of Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 3 at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. L. Casler, Mr. Walton Vibbard to Miss Dora Peck, all of Springfield.

Miss Mary A. Robbins late of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] was married in the Fourth Baptist Church of Philadelphia on Tuesday evening last, to Charles A. Capewell of that city.

Deaths

At Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th, 1878, Horace Butterfield in the 63d year of his age.

Last Saturday the church bell announced the death of one of our oldest and most respected citizens, Henry Moshier.  He was of Quaker parentage, born in Nine Partners, Dutchess County [NY] 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].

Estate of Leonard Cramer, late of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] deceased.  Contest on probate of will.  Case on trial.  the testator was a bachelor, about 70 years old; made his will Sept. 1877 and died the following May.  He knew enough to accumulate a property valued at about five thousand dollars, but contestants insist that he did not know enough to make a will; that he was imbecile, incompetent, unduly influenced, &c.  For about ten years he had resided with a favorite nephew to whom he left his property.  There are brothers, sisters and nephews who think they should have a share of the property, and who appear as contestants to the probate of the will.  A large number of witnesses are here from Cherry Valley; the case was continued until about ten o'clock in the evening and then adjourned to Wednesday morning.  S.S. Edick for contestants; S.A. Bowen for legatee.

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In her home at the head of the lake on the 4th inst. Mrs. Mary D. White relict of Mr. Lyman White and daughter of Col. Richard and Ann C. Cary.

Mrs. White was 83 years of age, in full possession of her faculties, with much of her former energy of character and vivacity of disposition remaining, and with the apparent power of enjoying life for years to come, had it been so long extended.  Among her last sayings were the words, "The world is so beautiful!"

She came of that old Revolutionary stock, descent from which is in itself a title of honor.  Her father, Col. Cary, was an aide de camp to Gen. Washington and tradition and even the recollections of persons still living have preserved to us in the description of her mother the memory of a remarkable woman.  That the daughter inherited some of the most striking traits of the mother was evident to those who knew the one and had heard of the other.

It was remarked at her funeral that she was singularly fortunate in a life so long protracted with the power and means of enjoying it and also in the circumstance, getting to be every day more uncommon in American life, that she died on her natal soil and in the home of her childhood, surrounded with the affection and veneration of children and descendants.

At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of Christ Chruch, Cooperstown, from which on Saturday last, after the touching rites of the church, her remains were conveyed by her friends and children to the family burial place in the church yard. The snow-covered earth lent a look of strange loveliness to the flowers that decked her coffin - appropriate there, as on that of the child or young maiden, for the most aged Christian is always young with the hope of immortality. The Christian poet's glowing predication of reawakening life includes, with those dying in their bloom, those who pass away in the sere and yellow leaf, when he sings, in the words which wed a deathless belief to undying verse:

"On the cold cheek of death smiles and roses are blending, / And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb."

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Murder in Chenango

Says a dispatch dated Utica, December 4:  Felix McCann aged about sixty, shot and killed J. Morris Hatch, neighbor, aged about fifty.  They lived in Nigger Hollow, three miles from Sherburne, Chenango County [NY].  They have had a feud for two years past.  Tuesday, Hatch shot one of McCann's chickens.  McCann went out about dark, put his musket on the fence and shot Hatch through the window.  He was arrested.  Both were in moderate circumstances.  McCann denied the crime and appears unconcerned.

Charges were brought against the wife of Hatch, who has not a good name and an effort made to fasten the crime on her, but the Coroner's jury, after a protracted investigation, found McCann guilty and he was arrested. 

Of Mrs. Hatch, a correspondent says:  "She is apparently between 48 and 50 years of age, says she was married thirty years ago, when she was quite young.  Her maiden name was Dennigon and her home was in West Edmeston, Otsego County [NY].  Her face indicates that she was once a fair looking woman, and she is not uncomely now.  In the village of Sherburne she was known as the berry woman and shunned as an inveterate talker.  She and the McCanns were always quarreling."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 14, 1878

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, Katie P. [Malloy] wife of Frank Malloy, aged 20 years and 10 months.

A Horrible Tragedy

The Binghamton Republican of Tuesday gives a lengthy account of a horrible tragedy which occurred on Sunday last, at West Chenango [Broome Co. NY] a small settlement between Chenango and Maine village, some 8 or 9 miles from Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  It seems that three brothers, James, David and John Taber owned a farm jointly and that there had been unpleasant relations between James and David which resulted in murder and suicide, as follows:

According to the evidence elicited in the inquest, nothing had occurred on Sunday morning in or about the house in the way of angry words or discussion.  The chores had been done as usual, each doing his accustomed portion.  James Taber had been to the barn and back once or twice; had split some wood in the wood house and been in the house and into the pantry and out again; and, according to the testimony of John, when he last saw him, went toward the barn, it being about 12 o'clock.

David had gone earlier in the forenoon to look after some cattle, his route being past the barn.  He had taken his gun with him and returned with it.  Afterward, he again took it and saying he believed he would go and hunt awhile, left the house.  This was after noon, and shortly after James was seen to go toward the barn.  As David's route lay past the barn the supposition supported by the evidence is that David in passing the barn saw James inside husking corn, one of the main doors being open;  that he set his gun down outside the barn and entering, also took a stalk and commenced to husk.  That they talked for some time, and finally a quarrel ensued.  That David, who was much the stronger of the two (James being partially crippled) in a fit of rage seized a pitchfork and struck James with it knocking him down.  He then beat him with it and finally plunged it into James' breast again and again, until life was extinct.  That he (David) then threw the body out of the door and closed it, standing the bloody fork against the door which was not open.  He then left the barn, taking another fork with him, and proceeded to the woods nearby, and blew his brains out with his gun.  

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 16, 1878

Marriage

SWIFT - FREEMAN:  At the Baptist parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6, 1878, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Melville H. Swift of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary L. Freeman of North Norwich ]Chenango Co. NY].

Death

SEYMOUR:  In Chicago, Nov. 5th, Jennie Seymour wife of Z.L. Seymour, aged 35 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 14, 1878

Deaths

TRAVIS:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 9th, 1878, Mrs. Sarah Travis aged 22 years.  She was a daughter of Mrs. Caroline Gage of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] and her remains were brought here for interment.

WINSOR:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, Freddie [Winsor] only son of Ellsworth and Delpha Winsor, aged 9 years and six months.

Our little Freddie left us, / God took him from our sight, / From this dark world of Sorrow, / To one of joy and light.

In his early morning freshness, / Pure form the world's vile stain, / He pluck'd our fragile flower, / To bloom in heaven again.

Dark was the shadow resting / On our hearts when Freddie went, / Tho' we would not withhold from God, / The jewel that He lent.

We know that God is good, / And when this life is o'er, / when death and sorrow are unknown, / Our treasure he'll restore.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

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

Marriage

Silver Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. H. Miner of this place [Elkland, Tioga Co. PA], entertained about four score of their friends at their residence last evening, Nov. 11th, 1878, to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedded life.  The guests arrived about eight o'clock and were cordially received by Mr. Miner who did the honors of the evening.  The reception room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers of rare beauty and exquisite flavor fresh from the green house, while mottoes suitable to the occasion were portrayed upon the walls.  The arch spanning the two reception rooms was trailed with evergreens, while just above were the following illustrative symbols on the left, 1853, H.B. (Hettie Bedford) and on the right 1878 H.M. (Hettie Miner) showing an interlude of twenty-five years.  The evening was spent by the guests in general conversation until about ten o'clock when the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago were reunited in the bonds of wedlock.  In the absence of a clergyman the ceremony was performed by "ye" editor according to the laws of the Continental Congress. The bridesmaids were Miss Susie Parkhurst and Miss Addie Whitaker, and the groomsmen Mr. L.K. Parkhurst and Mr. F. White.  Standing thus at the marriage altar for the second time, the memory of the principal actors wandered back to the long ago when in their heyday youth they pledged their love and troth to each other.  Upon such an occasion how many fond recollections throng upon the memory, and the joys and sorrows of other days go trooping by.  We look back over the quarter of a century and it is but a tale that is told, the years have gone in such rapid succession that we can truly say "time flies on eagle's wings."  Life's vicissitudes have dealt lightly with this happy couple and the wish of all present was, that in the years to come a like good fortune may be theirs to enjoy.  After the ceremony the bride was presented with a massive set of silverware, the united gift of her husband and aged mother who was present to enjoy the occasion. the guests were then entertained with a sumptuous repast after which they bade good night to the host and hostess with many wishes for their happiness and prosperity.

We take this from the Elkland Register of the 12th inst.  Mr. and Mrs. Miner will be recognized as former well known and highly respected residents of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  The congratulation of friends here will unite with those at Elkland.

Death

CHURCH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday morning, November 13th, 1878, Ella B. [Church] wife of John W. Church, Esq. and daughter of the late Hon. Samuel H. Barnes, aged 33 years, 10 months and 13 days.  

In our obituary department will be found the sad announcement of the death of the wife of John W. Church, District Attorney of this county.  Mrs. Church was the second daughter of the late hon. Samuel H. Barnes and was well known and highly esteemed by our entire community, for she as borna and reared in our midst.  During her girlhood she was always the favorite of her circle and when she reached womanhood her many excellent qualities gave her a fine social standing in society.  A few years since she was married to Mr. Church and though for a time all went well, a short period however developed the fact that she was doomed to an invalid's life and ever since she has been in a great measure confined to the precincts of her own home.  This fall, a few weeks since, her illness took an alarming turn, and soon developed the fact that she was not long for earth and everything that affection could prompt were done to alleviate her sufferings, until on Wednesday morning her spirit took it departure.

The announcement was a sad one to the companions of her youth and the community at large and to the stricken husband and infant child and mother, brother and sisters, it comes with crushing force and to them the hearts of all turn in tender sympathy and sorrow, commanding all the stricken ones to him who hath all power to heal the wounds of affliction.

Her funeral was largely attended by the citizens from the residence of her mother on Friday afternoon, at two o'clock.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 6, 1878

Deaths

TYLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Mr. Harry Tyler aged 67 years.

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McCALL:  In Sayre, Penn, Oct. 30th, of heart disease, Miss Eliza Smith McCall aged 42 yrs, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

The announcement of the death of Miss Eliza S. McCall was received here on Wednesday morn and was a sad and sudden blow to her many warm friends in this village, but few being aware of her sickness.  Her death occurred at Sayre, Pa. that morning where she and her mother and brother had removed a little over a year ago.  Her death was caused by heart disease after an illness of only a few days.  Few ladies were ever more willing and ready to assist in private or public acts for the benefits of needy individuals, the Church, or society than Miss McCall, and her removal from our village caused feelings of regret.  Her death is the more keenly felt, and her vacant place in the home circle and in society will never be filled.  The grief-stricken mother and brother have the heartfelt sympathies of our entire community in this their sudden and sad bereavement.

Her remains were brought to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] for interment, reaching here on the evening train Thursday in a special car, which was kindly provided free of expense by Assistant Sup't R.F. Goodman, of the Pa. & N.Y.R.R., the company for whom John McCall is train dispatcher at Sayre.  A number of friends accompanied the mourners among whom was the Rev. G.F. Rosenmuller, Rector of the Episcopal Church in that place.  The funeral services took place Friday morning from St. Paul's Church and were largely attended.

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Schuyler Hyer of this town [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] met with an accident on Wednesday of last week which resulted in his death, the particulars of which, so far as we have been able to learn are as follows:  Mr. Hyer lives near the Unadilla River, and on the above day started for Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] with one horse and a load of wood.  Soon afterward, the horse was noticed to be running and turned into the yard of Mr. Gibson, but Hyer was nowhere to be seen.  Mr. Gibson went back up the road a short distance and found Hyer in the road unconscious with his head and body badly bruised. two physicians were immediately sent for, who did all they could for the unfortunate man, but he remained in about the same state until Friday when he breathed his last.  How he came to fall from the wagon is not known, but it is supposed that the horse jumped suddenly throwing him under the wheels or violently to the ground.  My. Hyer was about 60 years of age and leaves a wife and several children.   Unadilla Times