Vital Records, Chenango (1837) & Broome (1848) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 2, 1837

Marriage

On Saturday the 23d ult. by the Rev. Geo. Messenger, George M. Smith, Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Olendorf of the same place.

Deaths

In Mount Morris, Livingston Co. [NY], on Monday evening to 24th ult. in the 79th year of her age, Mrs. Ruth Percival relic of John Percival, Sen., deceased, late of Smyrna in this county [Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sundy last, by the Rev Mr. Doolittle of Oxford, Mr. James Ransford to Miss Betsey A Hammond.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Oris [Stiles] son of John B. Stiles, aged 13 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 30, 1837

Marriage

At Church in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday the 27th inst. by the Rev. H. Dyer, Mr. John Heddy of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Electa Carpenter of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 5, 1848

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] July 3d, by the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Mr. Erastus Knapp of Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Grace B. Sherwood of the former place.

Death

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 22d June, of consumption, Caroline [Manning] wife of David R Manning and daughter of Andrew Shaw, Esq of this town, aged 38 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, july 12, 1848

Marriages

In Windsor Village [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Hiram W. Smith of the LaFayette Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Delia W. Howell of the former place.

July 5th by Rev. Leonard Johnson, Mr. George S. Severson of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Burrows of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mr. Andrew Hauver in the 87th year of his age.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday morning 2d inst. Mr. Henry Nelson Bragg in the 35th year of his age.

The house of Mr. David Strickland of the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], was struck by lightning during the storm on Wednesday, the 21st ult. and his son, aged 17, instantly killed.  He was sitting on the foot of a bed at the time and so instantly did the nerves of her system become rigid that as he fell upon his knees, as if in the act of prayer, he remained in that position, dead.  Several other members of the family were more or less, but not seriously, injured.

John Mahan, a contractor for laying the railroad masonry at White's Creek, Conkin [Broome Co. NY] was killed on Wednesday of last week, July 5, by the falling of the machinery used in hoisting stone.  The support of one of the guy ropes was observed to give way and the alarm sounded, but the unfortunate man, whilst watching for the fall of the gin, was struck by another guy which cut completely through the skull, causing instant death.  A brother of the deceased was a witness of the fatal casualty.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 19, 1848

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. Porter E. Clark to Miss Mary Ann [Avery] daughter of Mr. Roswell Avery, all of that place.

In Morrisville, Madison Co. [NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. Mr. Hammond, Mr. Francis T. Newell to Miss Phebe C. [Wentz] daughter of Wm. Wentz Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

At Union [Broome Co. NY] July 12th, by the Rev. M.M. Wakeman, Doct. William C> Doane to Miss Mary Elizabeth Keeler daughter of Mr. Lewis W. Keeler, all of Union.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Vincent Graves and Miss Angeline H. Barnes, both of this village.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Miss Harriet E. [Morgan] daughter of Chauncey Morgan, esq. aged 22 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 26, 1848

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert Mr. Lewis H. Tyrrell of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Phebe A. Yeomans of the former place.

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York (1820 & 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, November 22, 1820

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Mrs. Stanford, aged 82.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Mr. Stukely B. Shearman of the firm of E.B. Shearman & Co. in the 27th year of his age.

At Charette village in Missouri on the 26th of September last, in the 90th year of his age, Col. Daniel Boone the first settler of Kentucky.

Near White Hall, New York, [Washington Co.] on the 27th ult. the venerable Henry Francisco aged one hundred and thirty-four years!

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, November 29, 1820

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] by Elder Randall, Mr. Elijah Lewis to Miss Hannah Main both of that place.

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY], by the Rev. George H. Norton, Samuel Birdsall Esq to Miss Ann-Eliza Kending daughter of Martin Kending, Jr. Esq all of that place.

Death

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY] Mrs. Royce aged 32 years, wife of Mr. Alba G. Royce.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 6, 1878

Marriage

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. David St. John to Miss Clarisa Hunt both of this village.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 20, 1820

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mrs. White wife of Joseph White.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 20, 1878

Death

CHURCH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Ella B. [Church] wife of John W. Church, Esq. and daughter of the late Hon Samuel H. Barnes, aged 34 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 30, 1878

Marriage

CROSSMON - FOOTE:  November 5th in the English church at Lucerne, Switzerland by the Rev. Dr. Foote, father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Mooyast, vicar of Holy Trinity, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, Mr. Charles W. Crossmon of Alexandria Bay, N.Y. [Jefferson Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Foote of Rochester, N.Y. [Monroe Co.].

Deaths

The news was received in this place [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY] last week announcing the sudden death of Capt. Abram Banker at his home in Brooklyn.  Capt. Banker has spent several summers in this place and was greatly esteemed by those who made his acquaintance.  He was the first collector of ship news in New York harbor, and for nearly twenty-five years, collected and prepared marine intelligence for the associated press in New York.  He was the comrade and long-life friend of Commodore Vanderbilt and in 1850 acted as his agent in establishing a line of steamers at the isthmus. He removed to San Juan and carried passengers from San Juan del Norte on the Caribbean Sea, up the Nicaragua River and across to San Juan on the Pacific.  Steamers were also taken out by him in sections and put together there.  Capt. B. was 80 years of age a genial old man of Christian principles and integrity of character rarely found.

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It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of one of our oldest, most widely known and respected citizens, Hezekiah  Harris, which occurred at his residence on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1878.  In speaking of the death of one who has been so long identified with the history and interests of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], we feel that something more than a passing notice is required.   Through the kindness of friends, we are enabled to give the following brief sketch of his long life.

Hezekiah Harris was born in the town of Scituate, Providence Co., R.I., April 15, 1790, consequently at the time of his death he was eighty-eight years, seven months and five days old.  He, with his parents, three brothers and one sister, came into this town in March 1803, and located near Harrisville, where he remained until 1866 when he moved into Sherburne village.  The history of his early years would be only the recital of the privations and trials incident to the time which all experience in a comparatively new country.  He was married to Catharine Crist in 1815 and live with her fifty-one years.  Of the large family of children, only four remain, three sons and one daughter.  In July 1867, he married Mrs. Almira Crumb whose kindness and attention cheered the last eleven years of his life, and who will be held in grateful remembrance by his children.  His Christian life began in 1809, which gave him an experience of nearly seventy years.  He united with the Plainfield Chruch when he was nineteen years old and remained in that connection until the organization of the Sherburne Free Baptist Church on East hill, of which he was a constituent member, himself the last survivor of the original twenty-three.  He was chosen Deacon in 1826 and ordained in 1829 which office he held and magnified till his death.

His removal to the village forbade his regular attendance on the Hill, but he never lost his interest in the old church.  He was not sectarian, but whatever might concern the prosperity of our common Zion was especially dear to him.  Few men were more genial, more hopeful, and more companionable than he.  His advantages for education in early life were quite limited, but he was blessed with "common sense."  He had a strong mind and retentive memory which by diligence and perseverance enabled him to have up a large stock of bible knowledge which few have ever gained.  He would quote scripture accurately even to the day of his death.   He possessed in a large degree the confidence of all who knew him and while he had a way peculiar to himself, yet without exaggeration he might have been styled a "Christian gentleman."  His familiar countenance which has so long been seen in our streets, business places, homes and churches, has gone from us, and his voice so frequently and gladly heard in prayer and exhortation is hushed forever.  But he will live in the memory of those he leaves behind, and the reflectance of his life will not soon be effaced.  He has done his life's work well and like a shock of corn fully ripe has been gathered home. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church and conducted by the pastor at his request.  Under the guidance of the undertaker, Mr. Plumb, the body was borne to the cemetery near the old homestead.  G.R.B.

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York (1878)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 28, 1878

Marriages

THOMPSON - DOING:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 12th, by Rev. Wm. R. Baldwin, Mr. David Thompson to Miss Sarah J. Doing both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

GREEN - THOMAS:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 13th, by Rev. D. Reese, Mr. Enos M. Green to Miss Ella J. Thomas both of German, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

WHITE - RAINBOW:  In Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 14th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Willie M. White of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie F. Rainbow of Cuyler.

BRAINERD - FREDENBERG:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Henry A. Brainerd of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Fredenberg of Afton.

Deaths

EVANS:  In Clayville [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 28th(?), Maggie [Evans] wife of Dwight Evans, aged 35 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were interred in Norwich Cemetery on Friday.

GATCHELL:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 18th Mr. Harvey Gatchell aged 77 years, father of Mrs. T.A. Lockwood of Norwich [Chenanog Co. NY]

DE LAVAN:  In Waplesville, Del., Oct. 18th, Mr. George C. De Lavan aged 61 years, formerly a resident of Norwich and Guilford [Chenanog Co. NY].

HAMILTON:  At the residence of his son-in-law, R.W. McCray in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, Mr. Henry Hamilton aged 78 years.

TUBERTY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 15th, Mr. morty Tuberty aged 77 years.

HALENBEC:  At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Matthews in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 22d, Mr. Otis S. Halenbec of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 84 years.

CLARK:  Mrs. Phebe Clark an aged and highly respected widow lady, died at her residence, November 1st.  She was a pure woman and true Christian, beloved by those who knew her best.

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WATSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Sarah Ann [Watson] wife of Ira Watson, aged 60 years.

Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Ira Watson died last week. She has been a great sufferer for over twenty-five years.  An examination was made by Dr. Purdy of this place and Dr. Crandall of Greene, who found six gall stone in the gall, which is supposed to have been the cause of her death.

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RUDDOCK:  In Spearville, Kansas, Maria Louisa [Ruddock] wife of Rev. E. N. Ruddock, formerly of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Nov. 23, 1878: From the Spearville (Kansas) News of a recent date, we clip the following in regard to the wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock A Congregational clergyman, well known in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and county, but now a resident of Kansas:

"In the death of Mrs. Maria Louisa Ruddock, wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock, our mind is called to the remembrance of the past years of our public and domestic life.  For nearly twenty-four years we have tried to bear each other's burdens and carry each other's sorrow.  In our first settlement at East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] in the State of New York, we enjoyed some of the sweetest experiences of our lives.  The church and society receiving us in our inexperience and sustained us with willing hands and loving hearts.  We had but few cares and could devote us more fully to the work of the gospel.  Though our work was done in great weakness, we look back over those years with no little satisfaction.  Wherever we have gone the love we have felt toward that people has continued with us. The unsettled state of society at the beginning of the war, and the sentiment against the ministry taking a decided stand for the country seemed to make it necessary for a change.  Since then, our stay has been but a few years in a place. We have known what it is to be poor and dependent, but we have never lacked friends. With whatever church we have labored we have received many tokens of love, both from the church and society. After a few changeful years, we went back to the people where we commenced our ministry, in the fall of '73 we moved into a new parsonage, where we hoped to enjoy rest and comfort, but to this we were disappointed.  Mrs. Ruddock took a severe cold.  From that time there has seemed to be a gradual undermining of her health.  Physicians advised us to try the western climate. And here let me record my thanks to Dr. Ensign, who without remuneration stood faithfully by us in time of need.

We bade our people and friends good-bye and hurried to the west. The church at Dartford, Wis. gave us a warm welcome, we remember with thankfulness the pains they took to settle us and the interest they felt for Mrs. Ruddock's recovery, but here we were again disappointed. We had settled too near the lake and the winds were too damp and chill.  We moved again to a dry and sandy part of Waushara County, Wis. but received not the blessing we were most anxiously seeking.  Again, we turned to the west and hoped yet to baffle disease and journey along the pathway of life together, but too late, climate, skill or anxiety could not stay the insidious march of disease.

Far away from home in the midst of strangers, she has closed a life devoted to her family and consecrated to God.  To those who ministered to her in her last sickness, and to all who have assisted us in these years of trial, both in the church and out, we received in this day of sorrow, our thanks. She needs no more the ministrations of our love. We bespeak for ourselves the prayers of the church and the sympathy of our fellow men. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful mother."

News Item

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  A very pleasant surprise was given on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at the Reese Homestead by the daughters of Otto Reese to celebrate his seventy-eighth birthday.  Among the number present were his two sisters, Mrs. John Youngs and Mrs. Warner Calkins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], his daughters and their families and Mr. Omer Calkins.  The table to which the guests were invited groaned under the weight of numerous luxuries which reminded one of holidays.  Mr. Reese, seated between his sisters over whose heads more than seven decades have passed, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, presented a happy group.  News

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 28, 1878

Marriage

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

Death

Mrs. Christian of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] quite an aged lady died on the 6th inst.

News Item

An Afflicted Family

 A North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] correspondent of the Binghamton Republican says:

In May 1871, three children of Melvin and Emily Macomber in North Fenton, New York, died of scarlet fever within one week.  On the 7th instant Willie [Macomber] their youngest child was prostrated with diphtheria in its most malignant form and then it spread through the family.  On the night of the 12th instant Ora A. [Macomber] died, aged 11 years.  On the night of the 15th Jennie C. [Macomber] died aged 14 years and on the 17th, Willie H. [Macomber] died aged seven years.  The last two were buried on the 18th in one grave.  One thing that made the affliction all the more severe was that Mr. Macomber was on the road selling goods for a Binghamton firm, and knew nothing of the sickness in his family, and they not knowing just where he was, could not get any word to him, either by mail or telegram for five days.  But he came home just in time to see his beautiful daughter, Ora, die.  And then Mrs. Macomber was prostrated by sickness and has not been able to be up any since, consequently there was no regular funeral service held.  But a funeral sermon is to be preached on the death of these children in the North Fenton Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday the 24th last.

The neighbors and relatives were untiring in their efforts to assist this afflicted family by day and night, for which  Mr. and Mrs. Macomber are very thankful.  These children were beautiful and lovely in life and they will be missed, not only by their parents at home, but in the Sunday school, school and neighborhood.  Mr. and Mrs. Macomber have one daughter left, a young lady, who lives with her grandfather, Dea. Wm. Gillmore, who resides about three miles east of the village of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].  In this bereavement they have the sympathy and prayers of all the good people of this place.

Vital Records, Otsego County, New York (1870)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 2, 1870

Deaths

In Hammonton, N.J., Feb. 15th, Henry S. [Seely] aged 8 years, 2 months and 23 days, youngest son of Horatio S. and Charlotte Seely. 

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 1`2th, Sarah [Davis] daughter of Joseph Davis, aged 16 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 17th, Mrs. Louisa Bliss in the 61sty year of her age.

Dr. George W. Roberts died suddenly Feb. 10th, while at the bedside of a suffering patient.  Dr. Roberts was an old resident of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] and had practiced in his profession for a number of years.  He was much esteemed and respected in the community, as a kind-hearted physician, an upright man, and a Christian.  His age was 59 years.  Telegraph

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 9, 1870

Deaths

A short time since Franklin E. Hovey of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], while riding with two gentlemen through the streets of Richmond, Va., was shot by a drunken soldier.  he lingered for nearly five days, during which time his father arrived and was with him in his last hours.  Mr. Hovey was an estimable young man.  His remains were brought home for interment.  He was 18 years of age.

Rev. A.V.H. Powell died at Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 26th, aged 60 years.  In 1858, Mr. Powell took charge of the Presbyterian Church in Unadilla and about two years since was stricken down by paralysis and became a helpless and suffering invalid till released by death.  His work is done, and he has gone to share the reward of a good and faithful servant.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 16, 1870

Marriages

At the house of Caleb Harrington, New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 10th, by Rev. John Pilkinton, Garrison T. Briggs of New Lisbon to Miss Jane C. Eldred of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 23d by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Josiah A. Perry of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Shepherd of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Wm. H. Moffet of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Louisa H. Cooley of Oxford.

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Omenzo Benedict of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Orelia E. Myers of Oxford.

Divorces

Gloud W. Kerkland agt. Emma M. Kerkland

Harriet J. Eldred agt. Asel M. Eldred

Polly Edwards agt. Nelson M. Edwards

A divorce has been granted in each of the above cases and Judgment entered dissolving the marriage contract.  G.A. Bowne, Att'y for Plaintiffs.

Deaths

Monday morning, Eleven o'clock March 7, 1870, George H. Brownell of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] aged 27 yrs and 7 mos.  He was a good man, lived a Christian life, and died as he lived.  He leaves a young widow and two young children.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 10th, Cordelia E. [Sergeant] wife of A.D. Sergeant.  For three years she had been a great sufferer, but no murmur of complaint ever escaped her lips.  Her calm trust in her God and Savior gave her cheerfulness and strength that made life a blessing to her and those around her, while it robbed death of all terror and she hailed it as an angel of light come to bear her up to blessedness immortal, where, as a ministering angel, she still watches over the loved ones left behind and waits to greet them where there shall be no more death.  A large concourse of people gave evidence of their respect for the departed, and sympathy for the bereaved by attending the funeral at the Baptist church at So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] where they gave most respectful attention to a sermon by the undersigned.  May God give abundantly of his grace to the sorrowing and to all others.  O.K. Crosby.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th, John Low aged 24 years.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death.  May they find in their Heavenly Father more than husband and earthly father.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 3d, at the residence of his daughter, Rev. E.C. Schultz in the 84th year of his age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 23, 1870

Death

Judge James Campbell died in Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], 24th ult. aged 98 years.

News Item

The Oldest Woman in Butternuts:  The ninetieth birthday of Thirza C. Bishop (or Grandma Bishop as she is called) came off on Tuesday March 1st, 1870.  She was born in Fairfield County, Ct., February 29th, 1780.  That being leap year, her actual birthday comes only once in four years. She came to this town when there was but one or two frame houses in the village of Butternuts. The ladies of our village, about forty in number, visited her with a surprise party on her ninetieth birthday carrying her many nice presents; also carrying refreshments for a social tea party, and all present greatly enjoyed the visit with Grandma Bishop.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 30, 1870

Marriage

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 17th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Jay H. Harris to Miss Myra E. Bixby of Oneonta.

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 7 of consumption, Carrie Zullye aged 18 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 22, Silas Rood aged 82(?) years, 2 months and 24 days.

At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Frank Shepherd in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 17th, Mrs. S. Camp, aged 78 years.

Died in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], March 16th, of heart disease, Francis Durow, aged 82 years and seven months.  The deceased was born in Hulland Ward, England.  In 1829 he came to this country and settled in Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].  In 1840, with his family he removed to New Lisbon, where he resided until his death.  His last illness was one of severe pain and suffering, but he bore it with meekness and Christian fortitude.  He died trusting in Jesus.  His funeral was attended on the 18th, in the Baptist Church at New Lisbon Center by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Died in Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] of old age, March 16th, Mrs. Chloe Rockwell aged 84 years. She was the widow of Dea. Elisha Rockwell for many years a much beloved Deacon of the Baptist Church at New Lisbon.  She was a sister of the late Rev. Seth Gregory and was one of the choicest members of the above church and for many years was truly a handmaid of the lord.  Her funeral was attended in the Baptist church at New Lisbon Center on Lord's day, the 20th inst.  "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."

News Item

On Monday, the 14th inst., myself and family were from hone, and upon returning about 8 o'clock, P.M. to our very great surprise (not to say alarm) we found our parsonage home in possession of self-invited guests to the number of some over one hundred, who seemed very happy and quite contented. Regarding, I suppose, their numbers they felt secure from any attack from without.  However they gave us the privilege of crowding our way in which we were anxious to do, in our great anxiety to know what this all meant. The many smiling faces and pleasant greetings soon quieted all the fears we might have entertained as to the intentions of this company of old and young, in thus unceremoniously taking possession of our home and we soon found ourselves enjoying the hour socially to the fullest extent of our ability.  

The day was the tenth anniversary of our married life and how much we were surprised you may guess, when called out, and accompanied with a neat and appropriate speech by L.S. Feek, Esq., we were presented with gifts (not all tin however) to the amount of about $65, embracing nearly $20 in silver ware and about $30 in "greenbacks," enclosed in a neat tin box.  A full supply of eatables had been provided of which all partook and about 11 o'clock P.M., These agreeable intruders began to disperse and about 12 we were left in quiet possession of our home again and with many, many, sweet lines traced on memory's fairest page, which shall grow brighter and dearer as life's itinerant road we onward tread.  Soon the day of parting with this dear people will come. Almost three years have flown since we found a home in this place and began our labors with this people.  How quickly gone. Thus, the years of life are hastening on, bearing us in their unceasing march to the grave, the judgment, eternity.

Many thanks are due these kind brethren and sisters, these dear fiends one and all, for their sympathy and co-operation in the years past with their pastor and now especially for this most agreeable surprise.  May the Lord bless and prosper them in all that's right, good and pure.  And they, with us, be privileged to share the joys of the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] S. Moore

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

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 7, 1830

Marriages

In Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], on Thursday morning the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Stebbins, Mr. John Ray Downs, merchant of Havana, Tioga County [NY] to Miss Jane C. Butler.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. McAuley, Mr. John Peters of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Jane Blakley, daughter of Mr. William Blakley of the former place.

In Millordville, Otsego County [NY] on the 20th ult. by E.R. Ford, Esq. Me. Boyle V.B. Baldwin of Stamford, Delaware Co. [NY] to Miss Margaret Wolf of the former place.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 30th ult by Elder Tucker of Deposit, Mr. Solomon Wheat of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Ruth M. [Griswold] daughter of Elder Simeon Griswold of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 4, 1830

Marriage

At Northeast, Dutchess County [NY] on the 15th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Birtch, Mr. Ammi Phillips of Rhinebeck [Dutchess Co. NY] to Miss Jane Ann Caulkins of the former place.

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. James H. Ferguson in the 24th year of his age.

Death by Lightning:  On the evening of Sunday the 25th ult. John L. Ten Eick was found dead in a field near his house in Davenport in this county [Delaware Co. NY].  Circumstances leave no doubt but the deceased came to his death by lightning.  The facts as we have heard them are briefly these:  Late in the afternoon of that day, Mr. Ten Eick took his bridle in his hand and went into the field for the purpose of bringing a horse from the pasture.  A heavy thunder shower occurred during his absence, and he not returning, his friends went in pursuit and found him as above stated, lying on his face, under a tree evidently shattered by lightning a few minutes before. The electric fluid had passed down the tree through the hat of Mt. T. leaving a small hole in the corner of the hat, and down his body to the ground, tearing the sole of one of his shoes in its passage.  No external mark of violence was discoverable on his body.  Mr. Ten Eick had been at different times supervisor of the town in which he resided and was highly respected and esteemed by his acquaintance.  His sudden death in a source of sincere regret to his fellow citizens.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 11, 1830

Death

At Middletown [Orange Co. NY], on the 24th ult. Mr. William Cockburn Dickson of said town, in the 29th year of his age.

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At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday the 26th ult. Mrs. Mary [Halsey] wife of Dr. Gaius Halsey, aged 35 years.

Few have departed the present life more sincerely lamented than the subject of this notice. Mrs. H. was endowed with a mind of more than ordinary powers which had been highly improved by reading and reflection.  Her mild and amiable disposition and engaging manner conciliated to an extraordinary extent the esteem of all who knew her.  In the various relations of life, as a wife, a mother, a neighbor and friend, she afforded abundant evidence of her affection and disinterestedness and exhibited to an eminent degree all those virtues which adorn the female character.  During her short but severe illness, she manifested the greatest resignation and composure and even reproved the friends who attended her when they yielded to overpowering grief.

Notwithstanding the business of the season and the simultaneous occurrence of an ordination in the neighborhood, her remains were accompanied to the place of interment by a funeral assembly perhaps unparalleled in this part of the country for numbers and respectability.  The Rev. William McAuley preached a serman from Ecclesiastes, 8th chap, 8th verse, in which he ably portrayed the character of the deceased and the inefficacy of her vigorous medical exertions which were made in her behalf.  Also, the brevity and uncertainty of life, leaving the audience deeply impressed with the vanity and transitory nature of all earthly enjoyments.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, December 1, 1849

Marriage

In Christ Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. S.H. Batin, Mr. Ivory Chamberlain to Miss Mary D. [Ingalls] daughter of S.M. Ingalls, Esq. both of Cooperstown.

Death

At Pike Mills, Potter Co. Pa. on the 8th of October last, Joseph W. Sherman Esq. formerly of Worcester, Otsego County [NY] aged 33 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, December 22, 1849

Death of Judge Morehouse

The Hon. Eben B. Morehouse one of the justices of the Supreme Court of this State [NY] died at his residence near this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday last between 1 and 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

He had been engaged in holding a Circuit Court in this place from the 3d to Thursday the 13th instant, and had discharged his arduous, official duties with his usual ability and to all appearance, in full possession of his usual health.  On the next Saturday night about 11 o'clock he was violently attacked with a fit of apoplexy which instantly and entirely prostrated him, and he remained insensible till his death as above stated.  He was buried on Wednesday, surrounded by every manifestation of respect for his memory and the universal and deep regret with which this community part forever with one of its oldest and most prominent members, endeared to all by long association and his many and rare accomplishments and virtues.

We are not familiar with the early history of Judge Morehouse but believe that he has resided in this place for about 35 years.  He has repeatedly been placed in highly important and responsible public stations, the duties of which he has discharged with great ability and in a highly satisfactory manner.

In his profession he was an able and successful advocate, a correct and prudent practitioner, and a sound, discriminating, reliable and honest legal counsellor.  His superior mental powers aided by great experience and rare legal attainments eminently fitted him for usefulness in the discharge of his official duties as a Justice of the Supreme Court and the ability, promptness and courtesy which have characterized his administration of the duties of that office are conceded by all who have met him in that sphere.

He had a great taste for literary pursuits and general reading, and his mind was richly stored with every variety of useful knowledge and the literature of his language.  His highly cultivated mind, united with his natural generosity, his truly Christian kindness and courtesy, his candor, sincerity and uprightness, his rare conversational powers and his cordial and unassuming address, won for him the love and respect of all classes of our citizens, and rendered him truly an ornament to the social circle and an invaluable member of the community in which he lived.

In thus announcing to the public the decease of Judge Morehouse, we are sensible that we but feebly express the gloom and sorrow which pervades this community and indeed the entire circle of his acquaintance when we say that by all, without distinction or exception, his sudden and unexpected death is deeply deplored.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, December 29, 1849

Marriage

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th instant, by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Jacob J. Quackenbush of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emily C. Dingman of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 8, 1872

Marriages

JACOBS - WALTERS:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] July 15, by the Rev. G.G. Perrine, Mr. Samuel Jacobs of New York and Miss Annie M. Walters of Oneida Castle.

ROOT - MORRIS:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], May 30, by Rev. J. Henry Enders, Mr. Menzo D. Root and Miss Mary Morris all of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

DODD - BRIGHAM:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], July 25, by Rev. G.W. Barnes, Marius D. Dodd of St. Louis, and Miss Hattie S. Brigham of the former place.

Deaths

EATON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 3, Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Eaton, late President of Madison University, aged 68 years and 1 month.

Rev. Geo. W. Eaton, D.D. L.L.D., formerly President of Madison University died on Saturday last, at his residence in Hamilton.  He was born in Pennsylvania, July 1804, but his family removed to Ohio the next year.  At the age of eighteen he entered the Ohio University, where he remained two years.  Afterwards he entered Union college, Schenectady, where he completed his course in 1829.  Since that time he has followed the profession of teaching, being at one time Professor of ancient languages in Georgetown college, Kentucky.  In 1833 he came to Hamilton and assumed the Professorship of mathematics and natural philosophy at the Literary and Theological Institute, which since became Madison University.  Mr. Eaton was elected President of the University in 1856 and in 1861 President of Theological Seminary.  He resigned the former in 1868 and the office the latter about one-year since on account of ill health.  Last winter he suffered from a severe and dangerous illness, from which he finally, in part, recovered, much to the joy of his large circle of friends.  Although he at times rallied, the disease had fastened upon him and he passed quietly and peacefully from earth on Saturday, August 3d, surrounded by friends.

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THOMPSON:  In Oneida Castle [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of Mrs. John W. Eddy, Mary Eddy, only daughter of A. Brewer and Libby M. Thompson, aged 1 year and 9 months.

SHAW:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 26, Vermina Shaw widow of the late Wm. Shaw, of Eaton, aged 81 years.

SHELDON:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] July 21, Chas. O. Sheldon of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], aged 2 6 years.

STUART:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 1, Hugh Stuart aged 69 years.

DORN:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 2, Mrs. Lydia Dorn aged 68 years.

BLAIR:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 27, Isaac Blair aged 33 years.

WARD:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], July 29, Mattie B. [Ward] daughter of Uriah H. Ward, aged 10 years and 11 months.

PARKER:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] at the residence of his son-in-law, Daniel Forward, June 28, of heart disease, Leonard C. Parker formerly of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY], a pensioner of 1812, aged 81 years, 9 months and 29 days.

COWEN:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] July 15, Mrs. Arvilla Cowen, daughter of Josiah B. and Hester A. Green, of Brookfield, aged 19 years.  Mrs. Cowen was converted in December 1869, with her three sisters at a quarterly meeting held by J.F. Crawford, George B. Fairhead, pastor.  All immediately joined the M.E. Church at Brookfield.  From early years Arvilla was the same happy, hoping, trusting girl, never making any trouble. Cheerful, composed and even balanced in spirit under all circumstances, a sunbeam for all occasions.  Thirteen months ago, Rev. H.R. Northrup joined her in marriage to John Cowen, upon whom she bestowed her wealth of love. Though life was too short for the exhibition of the maturer fruits of grace to other than her near friends, they realize that her influence was positive directly drawing towards Christ. We have no doubt she is at home with God, a light on the other shore that will never grow dim. She met death with perfect composure, repeatedly assuring her friends that it was well with her.

PAGE:  We are sorry to state that Mrs. Lewis Page died Saturday morning of severe summer complaint.  She leaves a child about one week old to be cared for my the surviving parent.  There are quite a number sick in our place with the same complaint.  [Perryville, Madison Co. NY]

WALTER:  The sudden death of David Walter took our community by surprise and cast a gloom over his circle of old friends and acquaintances.  He was about the store attending to business on Thursday of last week but complained in the afternoon of that day of feeling ill.  He from that time continued to grow worse, apparently attacked by a fever, which seemed to center in his head, assuming something the form of brain fever. A few hours previous to his death, which occurred on Monday morning, his body became partially paralyzed in which state he remained until the last. The funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Stone St., in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday afternoon.  Mr. Walter was in the 42d year of his age, had been a resident of Oneida about five years, and leaves a wife and two children to grieve his loss and feel the want of his protecting hand.

BREMIS:  A sad accident occurred on the Central RR, about one mile west of Chittenango Station [Madison Co. NY] on Friday forenoon of last week, by which Homer Bremis was instantly killed and his wife severely injured. They undertook to drive across the track just after an emigrant train had passed and did not see the Buffalo express which was coming east at the same time, and engine 148 struck the buggy.  We hear that the lady is still living with prospects of recovery.

FLINT:  On Wednesday morning of last week, Deacon Phillip Flint of Fayetteville [Onondaga Co. NY], finished a long and useful life, his death resulting from an accident which happened last Wednesday morning, the particulars of which we learned as follows:  While engaged in trimming and grafting some trees in the apple orchard on the Gardner farm, about two miles east of Fayetteville, he fell from a tree to the ground, a distance of about ten feet, striking on his shoulders, paralyzing his whole body, in which condition he remained until relieved by death, as cited above.  His age was 73 years.

News Item

Perryville, Madison Co. NY:  There has been a splendid monument to mark the place where the late Stephen Ray was laid, set the past week.  It is a grand thing in appearance, fully equal, if not superior, to any in this cemetery, costing twelve hundred dollars.  Erected by Dr. Geo. Munger, whose name is engraved upon one side of the square of the base.

Ray Monument, Perryville Cemetery, Madison Co. NY

Stephen P. Ray / Born / At Stonington, Conn. / Sept. 9, 1809 / Died Apr. 2, 1871

Lydia Cook / Wife of / Stephen P. Ray / Born at Smithfield NY / July 2, 1809 / Died May 12, 1898

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Vital Records, Madison (1814) & Broome (1848) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 5, 1814

Elopement

Whereas my wife Chloe [King] has eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, and behaved in an unbecoming manner, all persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Robert T. King, Nelson [Madison Co. NY, Dec. 29, 1813.

I do hereby certify that I have unjustly broken the marriage covenant with Robert T. King, my husband, and falsely accused him of being with other women, without any cause or just provocation which has caused much difficulty.  Chloe King.  Nelson [Madison Co. NY], December 24, 1813.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 12, 1812

Marriages

At Lenox [Madison Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. M. Olds, Doct. Jonas Fay of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Electa Allen of the former place.

At New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Snowdon, Mr. James Beth...g of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Clarina Butler of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Saturday last, Mr. V. -?- Remsen, aged 20.

On Monday last, Mrs. Anger in the 69th year of her age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 23, 1814

Notice

Ran away from the subscriber on Sunday last, an indented boy, thirteen years old by the name of Freind Murdock.  All persons are hereby forbid trusting or harboring said boy on penalty of the law.  Luther Burnell, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], February 13th, 1814.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 2, 1814

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 16th ult. Mr. Jacob Butin, aged 22 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 16, 1814

Notice

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the 2d inst.  Samuel Stanley, an apprentice to the Tanning, Currying and shoemaking business, between nineteen and twenty years of age, common stature, light complexion, appears honest and innocent whilst deceit and wickedness lurks within his heart.  All persons are forbid harboring, trusting or employing said runaway on penalty of the law.  Whoever will apprehend said runaway shall receive the above reward but no charges.  Thomas J. Lewis Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], March 3d, 1814.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 10, 1848

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Solon S. Blatchley and Miss Hannah Ann Phillips all of the above place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday night, 3d inst. Alice [Main] relict of Andrew Main, Esq. in the 92d year of her age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 17, 1848

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Torry, Mr. Charles Platt of Owego and Miss Nancy H. [Ely] daughter of Col. Oliver Ely, of this place.

On the 11th inst. by Edward J. Boyd, Ezra Gray and Louisa Rittenbergh all of Chenango [Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 31, 1848

Marriage

In Aurora, Ohio on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Phelps, Maj. Levi M. Rexford of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Lucia M. Ross of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 7, 1848

Marriage

In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] on the morning of the 25th ult. by the Rev. P.H. Fowler, Mr. Theodore L. Minier of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah T. [Maxwell] daughter of Hector T. Maxwell of Elmira.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mary Virginia [Jackson] daughter of Dr. Thomas Jackson, aged one year and eleven months.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11th ult. Miss Polly Jewell, daughter of John Jewell, aged 25 years.

A young man by the name of Wright Dunlap was drowned on Friday last, whilst bathing in the canal near North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  His remains were brought to this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and an inquest held before Coroner Brainard on Monday.  He was a boatman, aged about 22 years, and his parents, we learn, reside in Montgomery county [NY].  The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts.

On Friday last, Mr. Isaac Ralyea of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] while washing sheep in the Susquehanna River, opposite this village, was taken suddenly ill and helped from the water by persons in the vicinity.  Medical assistance was immediately called but he lived only three or four hours.  His death was probably caused by apoplexy.

On the same day two Irishmen, laborers on the New York and Erie railroad bridge, near Lanesboro [PA], were drowned in the Susquehanna River.  A party of 7 or 8 were out fishing when the boat capsized, all escaping but these two. Their names we did not learn.

On Saturday, the stagecoach from this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] for Utica [Oneida Co. NY] with ten passengers, broke through the Geneganselet Bridge.  One entire section of the bridge, with the coach, passengers and wheel horses went down, a distance of some 15 feet; yet strange to say, no one was killed or dangerously injured.  Several of the passengers were more or less bruised and the driver considerably hurt.  The Coach was very much shattered and the horses materially injured.  As the bridge was a weak, rickety affair, we presume Mr. Bates, the stage proprietor, will have his loss made good by the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 14, 1848

Death

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] on the 3d inst. of consumption, Mary C. Rogers aged 25 years, daughter of R. and L. Rogers, recently from Westfield, Mass.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 21, 1848

Marriage

At Athens, Pa., on Tuesday evening the 13th inst. by Rev. Dr. Andrews of Binghamton, Mr. Morgan S. Lewis of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte [Ellsworth] daughter of L.S Ellsworth, Esq. of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Mr. Moses Meacham aged 58 years.

At Castle Creek [Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. of dropsy in the chest, Mr. Samuel Mills, aged 6 2 years.

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mr. Oliver Crocker, father of Hon. O.C. Crocker, aged 87 years.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Martha [Seymour] widow of the late Daniel Seymour, in the 62d year of her age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 28, 1848

Marriage

In Christ's Church on Thursday the 23d inst. by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Hobart Eldredge and Miss Charlotte B. [Tompkins] youngest daughter of the late Isaac Tompkins, Esq. all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At New Milford, Connecticut, on the 24th inst., Mrs. Mary Ann Boardman, relict of the late Hon. Elijah Boardman of that place and sister of Mason Whiting, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 81 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1846 & 1858)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 12, 1846

Deaths

Very suddenly at her residence in Decatur [Otsego Co. NY], July 31st, Mrs. Joanna [Parker] wife of Mr. Orison Parker, in the 66th year of her age.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. Mr. George Boyd, aged 87 years, one of the first settlers of the county and a Revolutionary Soldier.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 19, 1846

Death

At the residence of Mr. John C. Winne in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Mrs. Mary Reynolds, aged 46 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 26, 1846

Marriage

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 19th instant by the Rev. Alfred Campbell, Mr. John C. Campbell of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co.] to Miss Ellen D. [McKown] daughter of the Hon. James McKown of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Miss Orpha [Wykoff] daughter of Mr. John Wykoff, in the 21st year of her age.

At South Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. of liver complaint, Josiah Utman in the 29th year of his age, leaving a wife and three children with a very large circle of friends and relatives to whom the bereavement is indeed severe.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 10, 1858

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 28th by the Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. Hiram Alger to Miss Harriet Demming all of Oneonta.

By the same in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] March 2d, J.B. Judd to Miss Delilah Anderson, both of Franklin.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Jacob C. Dietz, Esq. Mr. James Hulce of Oneonta to Miss Huldah Fritts of Davenport, Delaware Co. [NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. Mr. Stone, Mr. Isaac Moore of Globe Village, Mass., to Miss Mary Couse of  Davenport, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 17, 1858

Marriage

At E.W. Batterson's in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st of March, James S. Burnside of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] to Ann Eliza Webb of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. of lingering consumption. Dorcas Eldred wife of Sylvester Eldred in the 47th year of her age.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], March the 8th, John Crosby, aged 89 years.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Nelson Burchard aged 28.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Feb.  25th, Mrs. Julia C. Bigelow, aged 23 years.

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In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Weston W. Whitcomb aged 41 years.  The deceased was only ill ten days.  The disease was inflammation of the heart and lungs.

"Dear as thou wast, and justly dear, / We would not weep for thee; / One thought shall check the starting tear / It is, that thou art free.

And thus shall faith's consoling power, / The tear of love restrain; / O, who that saw thy parting hour / Could wish thee here again?

Gently the passing spirit fled, / So calmed by grace divine, / O, may such grace on us be shed, / And make our end like thine"

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A man named Hazard Smith was frozen to death on Friday the 5th near East Worcester, Otsego County.  He left East Worcester about 11 o'clock at night with his sleigh and horse for his home on South Hill, rather the worse for liquor.  About a mile from the village his team left the road and wandered into some bushes and stopped.  He was not found until Saturday night, and then some 20 rods from the team; had his coat, vest and boots off and laid on his back on the snow with his hands folded across his breast.  He was about 70 years of age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 24, 1858

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] March 10th by Rev. J. Ferris, of Croton, Mr. David Youngs of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Houghtailing of Franklin.

Death

At West Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] March 16th, after a short illness, Nathan Stilson, Esq. aged 73 years.

At Croton, March 14th, of inflammation of the lungs, Mrs. Betsey Wolcott, daughter of Deacon Ira McCall, aged 54 years.

News Item

We learn from the Auburn Advertiser that an affray occurred at Canandaigua [Ontario Co. NY] on Friday evening which resulted in the death of Mr. Wm. Bogart, landlord of the Franklin house in that village.  A couple of Dutchmen entered his hotel about 9 o'clock and having drank together, got into a quarrel about something and commenced fighting.  Mr. Bogart stepped between the combatants for the purpose of separating them, when one of them drew a pistol and shot the landlord dead on the spot.  The Dutchmen have been arrested.   Mr. Bogart was a man highly respected in Canandaigua and the affair has caused much excitement among the citizens. The deceased leaves a wife and several children.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 31, 1858

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] at the parsonage of the M.E. Church by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Aaron Humell to Miss Catharine Woodbeck both of Oneonta. 

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1858 & 1878)

 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 Persons 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. 20th, 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 Schenevas [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ann E. Wheeler of East Davenport [Delaware Co. NY]

Death

In Meredith [Delaware 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.

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

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

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.  He survived the effects of his injuries but four hours.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, December 19, 1878

Marriages

At the Baptist parsonage, December 15th, by Rev. F.J. Parry, Eugene Thompson and Jennie M. Walrath all of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 4th by Rev. S.M. Cook, John M. Hackley and Miss Fannie J. Carr, all of Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

At the house of the bride's father, in Unadilla, Dec. 12th by Rev. C.G. Wood, Charles L. Silvernail of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Emma L. Griffis of the above named place.

In Cobleskill, Dec. 7th by the Rev. G.M. Hemperly, Jas. F. DePuy of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lina Westfall of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY]

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 12th, Helen R. Cameron aged 86 years and 3 months.  Mrs. C. came here form Scotland in 1833.  Her husband was in the employ of the elder Phinneys for a number of years.  Both are buried in Lakewood Cemetery.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 15th, Harriet [Holcomb] wife of Josiah Holcomb, aged 68 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 26, Mary Ann [Johnson] wife of L.D. Johnson, aged 57 years and 6 months.

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Death of Richard Fry

Dr. Fry was a man of such excellent habits and even temper, had taken such good care of himself, was so cheerful and happy, that when we said good-bye to him in early September at the close of his long and pleasant visit among old scenes and old and new friends, that we thought it more than likely we might meet again.  He had lived to a "good old age," but he was not a feeble old man, and his mind was clear and active.  But he has left the world of theories and speculations for that of blissful realization, passing away without pain or suffering.  A gentle and good life closed.

When Dr. Fry sent us his last communication, published after a little delay in our issue of November 14th, he said that in his next he would have something more to say about the early residents of Cooperstown.  He had a wonderfully retentive memory, and an easy, chatty style of narrating personal incidents and painting word pictures of past events.  His letters were very popular with a large class of our readers, and we received a number of applications for copies of them from different sections of the Union.

Dr. Fry's visit to Otsego last summer was the source of great pleasure to himself and others.  He was very active, and we think he probably overtaxed himself mentally and physically in delivering the 4th of July Oration at Hartwick, where fifty years before, he was the Orator of the Day.  Speaking of his death in a letter of the 13th to a friend here, Mrs. Fry says: "The Doctor breathed his last on Saturday night, after an illness of about five weeks.  He died without a struggle.  I can scarcely tell what his disease was.  He was in no pian and was conscious to the last, growing weaker and weaker till he died.  Probably nervous prostration was the cause of his death.  He continued to feel a great interest in Otsego friends, frequently spoke of some of them and especially of one or two invalids, about whom he felt anxious."  Dr. Fry leaves a wife and daughter and two grandchildren.

Murder in Sherburne, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 The Cowardly Shot Fired through a Window!

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge NY, December 5, 1878

On Tuesday evening last the residents of Sherburne were shocked by the perpetration of one of the most dastardly, fiendish and cruel murders that has ever occurred in the Chenango Valley and which for atrocity seldom finds a parallel in the annals of crime.

Scene of the Tragedy

On Tuesday evening the telegraph announced the fact that a murder had been committed in the town of Sherburne, at what precise locality was not stated.  Our reporter immediately took conveyance and started for Sherburne, through the mud and a blinding storm of snow and sleet.  With a good team he sped up and along the banks of the Chenango enquiring the way. It was soon learned that the tragedy was committed at a point about three miles south of Sherburne village at a place that has long been known as "Nigger Hollow," about a half mile from the main road leading from Norwich to Sherburne.

The Victim

[The victim] of the tragedy was James Morris Hatch, a peaceable, quiet and inoffensive citizen, aged about 50 years, who though a poor man, was respected for his honestly and industry.  He had for many years been a resident of the town, and for nearly four years was in the employ of E.G. Baker, and during the time gave good satisfaction to his employer and was looked upon by him as a faithful and efficient servant.

The Alleged Murderer

Thomas McCann is a native of Ireland, from which he emigrated some twenty years since, coming to this country and settling in the vicinity of Sherburne, where he has worked whenever he could obtain a job ever since, occasionally indulging in sprees and thus wasting his earnings.  When sober, he was looked upon as an inoffensive man, but when in his cups and enjoying his prolonged sprees, he was considered by all who were acquainted with him as a treacherous, quarrelsome and dangerous man.  He is short in stature, strong and compactly built, weighing about 200 pounds.  A low forehead, keen piercing eyes that furtively glance from one object to another and which immediately drop when they meet the gaze of another.  He has had many rows and fracases since his settlement here and dark hints are suggested as to the cause of his removal from "Erin's green shores."

What Lead to the crime

There has been a feud existing between the two families whose places adjoined for something like two years and during most of that time they have not been on speaking terms except at intervals when their animosities broke into open warfare.

Tuesday Afternoon

On Tuesday afternoon, Hatch, it is stated, shot one of McCann's chickens which for some time past had been in a habit of trespassing on the former's premises.  McCann at the time was at the village of Sherburne, where he was indulging in one of his periodical drunks.  On his return he was told by his wife what Hatch had done and in his drunken frenzy he no doubt laid the plot to avenge the wrong by taking the life of his neighbor.

The Fatal Shot

At about ten minutes to five, and before it was fairly dark, Mrs. Hatch lighted a lamp to find some of her wearing apparel that was in a dark recess sleeping room at one side of the kitchen, her husband was standing by the window when suddenly she was started by the heavy report of a gun in close proximity to the house.  She heard the rattling of glass from breaking windows and looking out she saw her husband stagger from the window saying "I'm shot. I'm gone, I shall never get over it," and then fell heavily to the floor, where he immediately expired.  She at once looked from the window and saw Felix McCann standing by the dooryard fence, some twenty-six feet distant with the gun resting on the rail of the fence.  He soon shouldered his gun and ran at a rapid pace toward his home.

Mrs. Hatch

The wife of the deceased does not bear a very enviable reputation in the community where she resides and whatever we heard said against Hatch by the neighbors was on account of the conduct of his wife, he having to bear the odium of her conduct in the past and the difficulty between Hatch and McCann was mainly owing to her.

The Dead Body

The body of the murdered man was straightened out where he fell upon the kitchen floor and Coroner Lyman was summoned, and Dr. E.S. Lyman was also called to make an examination, who found sixty shot of different sizes in the body, principally in the breast and face and one or two shot in the right eye.

Coroner H.C. Lyman examined and took charge of the body and summoned as jurymen the following persons:  W. Church, I. Cole, W. Jones, G. Gates, Chas. Kershaw, B.F. Matteson, M.H. Fish, C.S. Waters, George Briggs.  W. Church was chosen as foreman, the jury was sworn in and then adjourned to meet at the office of Isaac Plumb in Sherburne on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.

Arrest of the Murderer

Word was also dispatched to Deputy Sheriff A.R. Bryant who immediately repaired to the residence of McCann and made arrest.  At first, he took the matter very cooly, treating it with utter indifference, but soon became furious and attempted an assault upon the officer but was easily put in irons and conveyed to the residence of the Deputy Sheriff where he was held during the night and where your reporter interviewed him.   He is very wary, cautious and non-committal, and nothing could be elicited from him having any bearings upon the case, except his contradictory statements and during three hours that he was in custody told several different stories in his vain effort to exculpate himself.  He will be taken to Norwich Wednesday night.

From whatever standpoint we may view it, this is one of the most unprovoked murders on record, and if McCann, as Mrs. Hatch asserts, did this bloody deed, he should at once be tried and should expiate for his awful crime upon the gallows, thus proving to the world that old Chenango does not wink at crime.

Notes

Hatch leaves a wife but no children

McCann has a wife and one child.

A Sherburne gentleman remarked in the hearing of your reporter that it was luck for McCann that he committed the offence in Chenango County, for had he done it in Madison County, he would be hung.

We are under obligations to Messrs. Dr. Lyman, Sheriff Bryant, D.L. Atkyns and others for courtesies extended.

James Jones and Wm. Hamlin were left in charge of Hatch's body Tuesday night.

McCann denies that he ever had any trouble with Hatch, but several reputable gentlemen say that he attempted to whip him on the night of the Sherburne Fair and also uttered some loud threats.  Chenango Telegraph, extra

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1820, 1837, 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 11, 1820

Elopement

Whereas my wife Tryphofa [Birdsall] has left my bed and board, therefore I forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account under penalty of the law.  Horace Birdsall, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], September 1st, 1820

Death

In Illinois, Henry Coffeen, Esq. formerly of Watertown, Jefferson County, [NY].

Also, Dr. Isaiah Massa, formerly of the same county.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 18, 1820

Elopement

Whereas my wife Anna [Elmore] has eloped from my bed and board without any provocation, I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trustin her on my account as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Ira Elmore, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], October 4th, 1820.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 25, 1820

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Andrews, Mr. Peyton R. Cook Esq. Attorney at Law, to Miss Harriet Steere, daughter of Mr. Mark Steere.

Death

 In Albany [Albany Co. NY], very suddenly, Mr. Charles Parks, generally known as the common showman.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1837

Marriages

On Sunday last, by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. William Ransford to Miss Laura Pellet, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst. by the Rev. L. S. Rexford, Roswell Judson, Esq. to Miss lucy Maria Babcock all of that village.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 28, 1837

Marriage

In Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 13th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. William Otis Lyon of Sherburne to Miss Zepporah Thomas of the former place.

Deaths

On Sunday last, about 12 o'clock, Thomas Luck aged 14 years, son of Mr. Isaac Luck, his sister Ann [Luck], aged 12, Nancy McNelly, daughter of Mr. Felix McNelly, aged 10 years, and Marshal [McNelly] her brother, aged 6 years, were drowned in Maj Hawley's mill pond, in the south part of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].  These four children it appears had ventured from the shore on a small float and were amusing themselves by sailing round the pond.  Isaac Luck, Jr., Mr. Luck's eldest son, came to the pond, after the others had pushed from the shore, placed a board across two logs, shoved off, and on coming up with the float, stepped upon it which caused it to sink immediately.  All were thrown into the water, and the float rose to the surface at some considerable distance from them.  The struggle with three of these unfortunate children was soon over.  An ineffectual attempt was made by the eldest to save his sister.  He regained the float, but as often as he laid hold of it on the side it would sink and slip from his grasp.  In this attempt he became disengaged from his sister, and finally reached the shore, nearly exhausted and with barely sufficient strength remaining to give the necessary alarm.  Broome Republican.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1837

Marriages

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th June, by the Rev.  Mr. Ayres Mr. John S. Farr of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Artelissa Beach of the former place.

On the 2d inst. by the Rev. J.A. Brayton, Mr. Horace Lettington to Miss Hannah Payne all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 19, 1837

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mrs. Prudence Smith, wife of S. Smith Esq., aged 37.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 26, 1837

Death

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Caroline [German] daughter of Smith German, aged about 18 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 5, 1878

Marriages

CARTER - JONES:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 26th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Chancy C. Carter of Afton and Miss Alice M. Jones of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

CRANE - ROBINSON:  At the bride's father's Nov. 26th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Almion L. Crane of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Frances A. Robinson of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

CHURCH:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 26th, 1878, of consumption, Mrs. Huldah A. Church wife of Martin Church, aged 57 years.

BUTTS:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 20th, 1878, Eli Butts aged 40 years.  His remains were interred in the Sidney Centre burying ground.

WOODWARD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 1, 1878, of dropsy, Mrs. Darius Woodward, aged 66 years.  [Elmina R. Smith Woodward]

After a long and lingering illness from dropsy.  Mrs. Darius Woodward departed from this life on Sunday last, trusting we hope in her Redeemer and in bright anticipation of a glorious immortality beyond the grave. The funeral was held from her residence on Tuesday the Rev. H.W. Satwelle officiating, and the remains were deposited in the cemetery at West Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

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

Death

At the late meeting of the State Branch of the Woman's Board of Missions, held at Oswego, an essay on "The Claims for Sympathy of the Children of Missionaries," by the late Mrs. Cordelia J. Rexford, of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], was read.  Of Mrs. Rexford's death and facts relating thereto, the Congregationalist has the following: "A sad accident occurred at Sherburne, resulting in the death of a most estimable woman, a member of the church, Mrs. C.J. Rexford, by the explosion of a kerosene lamp.  She was a wealthy and benevolent lady, deeply interested in foreign missions and would have been elected President of the State Branch of the W.B.M.  but for this event.  She suffered severely for several days but exhibited a beautiful spirit of patience and resignation. She will be much missed."

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

Marriage

SEXTON - PIER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 19th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. Horace Sexton and Miss Millie Pier.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, Nov. 23, 1878:  Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Horace Sexton of Sherburne and Miss Millie Pier were "made one," at the residence of Augustin Pier, Tuesday.

Deaths

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Another of our aged inhabitants has been borne on the wings of time from the stage of life to the land of the unknown.  Mrs. Rachel Ladue an aged lady in her ninety-first year, was found dead in her bed on Tuesday morning last.  The deceased had been remarkably active even up to the time of her death and was able to read from her bible without the aid of glasses. She was born in Dutchess County, and fourteen years ago moved with her son, Orville Ladue, to this town, with whom she has since lived.  The funeral was held at the house at 11 A.M., Thursday, Rev. W. White of Hamilton was the officiating clergyman.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, Nov. 23, 1878:  Fallen Asleep:  Mrs. LaDue, better known as "Grandma LaDue," mother of Orville and Alfred LaDue, retired to bed on the evening of the 18th inst. in apparent health, and on the morning of the 19th was found dead in her bed.  Her age was 90 years. She has lived with her son Orville many years and was kindly cared for.  Her faculties remained unimpaired to a remarkable degree.  She was loved by all who knew her and [known] as a kind neighbor and good and consistent Christian.  Thus, another landmark is gone.

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Coventry, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Morty Tuberty of this town, was attended on Sunday last. 

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 13, 1878

Marriage

PARKER - CLOSE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, by Rev. A. Parker, of Greene, Mr. Merrit S. Parker of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Emily Close of Norwich.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 21, 1878

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 17th, Hubert L. [Porter] son of John M. Jr. and Jennie Porter, aged 3 weeks and 2 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Sarah Ann [Watson] wife of Ira Watson, aged 60 years.

News Item

The Telegraph tells the following about a dog that belonged to the late Capt. Bliven of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

This dog was a favorite of Captain Bliven and wherever he went was his constant companion and was in excellent health and condition.  He saw the accident to his master and when he was borne into the house followed him to his room, and during the captain's sickness of a week, was never known to leave the room but twice, and he would lay his head on the bed and groan as if suffering intense agony, refusing food all the time. Since the Captain's death it has eaten but little, and is gradually wasting away, until now he is a mere skeleton and will in all probability soon die of a broken heart at the loss of his indulgent master.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 23, 1878

Deaths

HARRIS:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] November 20, 1878, Deacon Hezekiah Harris, aged 88 years, 7 months and 5 days.

Deacon Hezekiah Harris died at his residence in this village on Wednesday last at the advanced age of 88 years.  Though the event has been anticipated for some weeks, the passing away of the aged patriarch falls with heavy sadness upon all our citizens who regarded him with a veneration and love rarely accorded to any.  One of the "pillars in the temple" has passed away, but his impress remaineth.

News Item

A very pleasant surprise was given on Tuesday, the 18th inst. at the Reese Homestead, by the daughters of Otto Reese, to celebrate his seventy-eighth birthday.  Among the number present were his two sisters, Mrs. John Youngs and Mrs. Warner Calkins of Earlville, his daughters and their families and Mr. Omer Calkins. The table to which the guests were invited groaned under the weight of numerous luxuries which reminded one of holidays.  Mr. Reese, seated between his sisters over whose heads more than seven decades have passed, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, presented a happy group.