Vital Records, Chenango (1838) & Broome (1857) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 5, 1838

Marriages

In Sangersfield [Oneida Co. NY] on the 29th ult by the Rev. Mr. Bailey, Mr. Chas. Packer of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah S. Lewis of the former place.

In Milford, Otsego County [NY] by the Rev. Mr. Sternbury, Mr. John Weller of Pittsfield, Mass. to Miss Mary S. Bissell of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th ult, Mrs. Sibil Avery wife of Mr. Uriah Avery, aged 80 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday 30th ult., Miss Ursula G. [Wells] daughter of Ephraim Wells, aged 28 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 12, 1838

Marriages

On the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wheelock. Mr. Edward M. Osburn to Miss Susanah Z. Voulin all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

On the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sperry, Mr. Jacob N. Van Demark of Tompkins Co. [NY] to Miss Samantha E. Adams of Plymouth in this county [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 19, 1838

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Sessions, Mr. William Tallmadge PerLee, Postmaster, to Miss Mary PerLee,  both of North Norwich.

Also, in the same place, and by the same, on the 17th inst. Mr. Luke Wheeler to Miss Sarah Evans both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

Death

From the New Berlin Sentinel:  At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Silas A. Conkey in the 40th year of his age of a lingering and painful Typhoid Fever, which he bore with great fortitude and resignation, leaving a young and interesting family whose loss nothing on earth can supply.

As a husband and parent, he loved his family with a tenderness which only strong and ardent feelings can experience.  His anxiety for their welfare was constantly upon his mind and often the subject of his conversation with his intimate friends, even amid the fatigues and anxieties of his varied and extensive business.

As a neighbor, few men ever carried the principle of kindness to a greater extent, or with more good will and cheerfulness than the deceased.  Nothing within his power to grant was ever refused, though the accommodation often subjected himself to inconveniences and loss.

As a friend, he was constant and firm, and very many will remember how readily he would lay aside his own urgent business and with what kindness and interest listen to the story of their troubles and difficulties, and when told, with what alacrity and disinterestedness he would espouse their cause and aid them not only with his good advice but with his services and his purse.

In him, the poor have sustained an irreparable loss.  Liberal and benevolent to those who were in want, not like the Pharisee, "that he might be seen of men," but from a principle of pure, humble and    unassuming benevolence.  He gave with a kind heart and open hand, and influences others to do likewise.  Often has he sought out the poor, sick and suffering and supplied their wants, without their knowing by whom the necessary aid was supplied.

This community will long remember and sincerely regret the loss they have sustained in the death of one of their most useful, enterprising and active citizens.  As a businessman, there is, perhaps, not his superior to be found in any society.  His indefatigable industry and irrepressible energy enabled him to conduct and manage with great order and regularity his multifarious and extensive business and well it is said of him that whatever he undertook was quickly done and well done.  And it is lamentable to think that from great fatigue and over exertion, a disease should have been brought on which has terminated fatally and deprived society of so active and useful a member in the meridian of life - and in the midst of his usefulness.

The powers of his mind were of a superior cast.  He saw at once the various aspects and bearings of any subject presented to his consideration and seemed to arrive at just conclusions, with intuitive knowledge.  And though not possessing the advantages of a liberal education, yet his extraordinary powers of comprehension and investigation enabled him to master with ease the most abstruse subjects.  With the little time the active duties of his business allowed him for reading and reflection he had made himself well acquainted with the great truths and leading principles of the arts and sciences.

For many years before his death, he had become seriously impressed with the truth and importance of the Christian Religion and liberally contributed to its support.  And frequently during his sickness he has expressed his confidence in the merits of his Savior and an entire submission to the will of the Almighty.

In all the relations of life, he was in truth a most worthy and estimable citizen and will long be remembered and lamented.  But a wise Providence has seen fit to call him from us to "that undiscovered country, from whose bourn no traveler returns," verifying, most strikingly, the words of sacred writ, "that in the midst of life, we are in death."  How forcibly does this instance of deplored and unlooked for mortality, admonish each and all to be in readiness to meet the great and fearful change.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1838

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Rev. Doolittle, Mr. Olney Windsor 2d to Miss Polly Monroe.

By the same on the same day in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Mr. Thomas Stockwell to Miss Ann Parsons.

Union News, Union, NY, December 3, 1857

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] on Monday evening, November 30th, 1857, by Rev. J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Joseph K. Pelton of Great Barrington, Mass. to Miss Dolly P. Baker of Marathon, Cortland Co. N.Y.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1857, by Rev J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Edward R. Hoag of Silver Lake, Susq. Co. Pa. to Miss Caroline B. Webster of Vestal, Broome Co., N.Y.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday, Nov. 28th, by Rev. S.F. Bacon, Mr. Charles Edwards, merchant of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. Ny] to Miss Jane Morse of the former place.

With the above notice, the printer was kindly remembered by the receipt of one whole beautiful cake, which fairly made our mouth water to look at, and a number of other kinds.  May joy, prosperity and happiness attend them all their days.

Union News, Union, NY, December 10, 1857

Marriages

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY] November 26, 1857, by Rev. A. Orton, D.D., Mr. Alonzo C. Matthews  of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ethelinda E. Hollenbeck of the former place.

By the Rector of Trinity Church, Pottsville, Pa. Nov. 25th, 1857, John W. Hunt Assistant Secretary of State, of Madison, Wisconsin to Eliza S [Hobart]. Daughter of John P.  Hobart Esq. of the former place.

At Glen Aubrey [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 22, by A.F. Have, Esq. Mr. Andrew Merdock to Miss Almira Couse all of Glen Aubrey.

Deaths

In Litchfield, Ill on the 6th of November, of typhoid fever, Smith Robbins, eldest son of Iasiah P. and Larima Robbins, in the 26th year of his age.  He leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

In Colesville [Broome Co.  NY] Dec. 7, 1857, Mr. Gershom Hungerford aged 67 years.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] 26th ult. Mrs. Louisa Woodruff aged 47 years.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 4, Miss Lucy Tripp in the 61st year of her age.

Union News, Union, NY, December 17, 1857

Deaths

In Speedsville [Tompkins Co. NY] on the 7th instant of croup, Rhoda [Blair] daughter of William H. and Matilda Blair, aged 3 years 1 month and 18 days.

Vital Records, Madison (1816) & Broome (1857) Counties

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 8, 1816

Marriages

On Sunday last by H. Williams, Esq. Mr. Abner Cobb of Bloomfield [Ontario Co. NY] to Miss Lucyt Holmes of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Same day by the same, Mr. Luke May to Miss Betsey Shapley all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 10, 1816

Marriage

On Sunday evening last by H. Williams, Esq. Mr. Elijah Smith to Miss Mary Smith all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 24, 1816

Marriages

On Sunday the 14th inst. by Elder Bennett of Homer, Mr. Gardner Grinman to Miss Betsey Savage both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

On Sunday the 14th inst. by Daniel Weed, Esq., Epaphsus Leet to Miss Harriot Thompson all of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

On Tuesday the 16th inst. by Elder John Peck of Cazenovia, Mr. Solomon Saterly to Miss Sally Dye of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY]

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Bradford, Mr. James Humphrey to Miss Catharine Winne daughter of Daniel I. Winne, Esq.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 21, 1816

Notice

Whereas my wife Rebecca [Messenger] has absented herself from my bed and board without any cause or provocation, I do hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Joseph Messenger, Jun. DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] February 14, 1816.

Union News, Union, NY, November 5, 1857

Death

The Madison County Observer gives an account of a shocking occurrence that transpired a short time ago by which Mrs. Mary Mattson, wife of W.G. Mattson came to her death.

It appears that on the night in question, her husband being absent, she retired to rest in company with Miss Eveline Marquissce.  About 4 o'clock next morning feeling unwell, she rose to procure some medicine, after which she again laid down, leaving a candle burning on a stand near the heard of the bed.  By some means the light would seem to have been overturned on the floor and to have set the valance on fire, the flames from which, caught the upper portion of Mrs. Mattson's night clothing.  Starting from her slumber and finding her dress on fire she rushed frantically through the house, pursued by her companion, who with true heroism and forgetful of her own peril, caught Mrs. Mattson and succeeded in tearing the burning garments from her person and extinguishing the flames.  In doing which however, her right hand was severely burned.  Mrs. M. was so badly burned, her body being literally roasted, that no hope could be entertained of her recovery, and after lingering until 9 o'clock Saturday evening she expired.  Her age was about 22 years.  She leaves two children, the youngest but 8 or 9 months old.

Union News, Union, NY, November 12, 1857

Marriages

At the parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 4th instant, by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. George Cleveland of Union to Miss Mary Austin of Maine [Broome Co. NY].

Also, on the 5th instant, by the same, Mr. Calvin C. Simons to Miss Sarah S. Hornbeck both of Union [Broome Co. NY].

In Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY], November 6th, by Rev. G. Gates, Mr. Nathan B. Pellett of Spencer, Mass. to Miss Mercy E. Morgan of Nanticoke.

Union News, Union, NY, November 26, 1857

Marriage

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] Nov. 18 by the Rev. W.H. King.  Mr. John J. King to Miss Elvira Perry all of Owego.

Vital Records, Delaware (1831) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 4, 1831

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] last evening, Mr. Martin Moore aged 87 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 11, 1831

Marriage

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. McCalley, Mr. Daniel Barlow to Miss Nancy Redfield all of Stamford.

Death

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mr. Elias Osterhoudt in the 72d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 18, 1831

Marriage

On Sunday evening last, by Martin Leet, Esq. Mr. Salmon Jackson to Miss Sarah Ann Flint all of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the [1st] inst., Ruth Ann Ludington, widow of Samuel Ludington in the 86th year of her age.  She had been in the habit of sleeping alone, as she objected to anyone sleeping with her.  On the evening previous to her death, she retired as usual to her room and the next morning was found lifeless on the hearth, with one side of her face considerably burned.  It is the opinion of the family that she fell dead, as there appeared no marks of struggling.  She was beloved by a large circle of acquaintances while living, and her death will be truly lamented.  But she left the Christian's consolation that she is with her God in peace.  "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as know not, the Son of Man cometh."

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 25, 1831

Marriage

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst., Mr. William O'Conner to Miss Jane Ann Faulkner.

Death

In Colchester on the 11th instant, Mrs. Phebe [Francisco] wife of John Francisco, aged 20 years, after a short but severe illness.  She died in hopes of a better inheritance with her God.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 21, 1879

Marriages

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Hayward, Pomeroy Couse of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Emmer Hulburt of Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY].

 In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Chas. H. Gardner of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ettie M. Hawks of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 9th, by Rev. A.S. Clark, D. DeWitt Bowen and Miss Etta Cook  both of Laurens.

At the home of the bride's mother in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] February 12th, by Rev. A.J. Cook, Albert D. Beech of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Bertha K. Gardner of Hartwick.

At the home of the bride's parents in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Wednesday evening, February 12th, by Rev. A.J. Book, Horace J. Parr and Miss Mary H. Russell both of Hartwick.

At the parsonage in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] February 16th, by Rev. S.M. Cook, Albert P. Irish and Miss Jennie H. Harlow, both of Oaksville.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] February 13th by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Zaccheus Tobey, Jr.  of Morris and Miss Vina H. Newton of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] February 9th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, David Powers and Mrs. Maria Holmes. 

At the Congregational Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19 by Rev. Dr. Brooks, President of Madison University, assisted by Rev's Pelton, Scoville, Taunt and VanDusen, Miss Mary H. Grant and Rev. Smith T. Lord of Greene; Miss Flora R. Grant and H. H. Scott of New York; Miss Jennie L. Grant and Rev. William N. Richie of New York.

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] February 13th, Jacob Bixby aged about 70 years.  Mr. Bixby was well known in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and owned considerable property here.

In Chicago, February 16th, Frank C. Wyckoff formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] aged 31 years.

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] February 8th, Mrs. Theodore Foster aged 49 years.

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] February 9th, Mrs. Seth Fancher aged 84 years.

At Farmington, Ill., January 25th, Dr. John Gregory formerly of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] aged about 50 years.

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] February 15th, Mrs. George Angell aged 69 years.  she was mother to Mrs. Wm. H. Morris of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] February 6th, Fannie [McCall] daughter of Horace McCall, aged 35 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 13th, Mrs. Johnson, sister of the late Elisha Shepherd of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] aged 80 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 17, Eliza [Martin] wife of Wm. Martin, aged 49 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19, Mary E. Griswold aged 54 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 14th, Abram Reynolds aged 73 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 15, Samuel Eells aged 80 years.  

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 17, Sally [Fitch] widow of the late Nathaniel Fitch in the 81st year of her age.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 16th, Mrs. Phoebe E. Gaylord aged 62 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 16, Oliver Adams aged 75 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19 of congestion of the lungs, Erastus Powell aged about 70 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 15, Anson Locke aged 73 years.

John Rogers Wilkins one of the pioneer stage men of this state, died in Albany [Albany Co. NY] last Sabbath.  In 1837 he located at Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] and became proprietor of the Albany and Syracuse Turnpike Company.  He also established a stage line to Oneonta and held an interest in the Cherry Valley and Cooperstown stage Company.   Mr. Wilkins was 75 years of age.

Last Saturday, Mrs. Sylva Jackson of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] fell downstairs, breaking her neck and producing instant death.  While the body was being examined by friends, marks of violence were discovered upon the neck.  The lady's son, with whom she lived, was arrested upon the charge of murdering his mother.  Blood has been found upon his clothing, also a hatchet and pick handle in the same condition.  The postmortem examination and the testimony of the surgeons go to show that the woman was murdered.

The Charlotte Valley News is responsible for the announcement that John T. Hummell a former merchant of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and well-known throughout this section a few years ago as an auctioneer, was recently hung in Texas.  Some two or three years ago he left a respectable wife and child and eloped with a young woman to "parts unknown," but recently he turned up in Texas as one of their most noted horse thieves and desperadoes.  Not long since he was caught in the act of stealing a horse and was seized by a mob who "strung" him to the first place they found, thus ending a most miserable life.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  A telegram was received here last Saturday from Pennsylvania, that Hiram Bush formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY] was dead.

News Item

It will be remembered that last summer we gave an account of a man named Samuel Avery, leaving his family here [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] and becoming intimate with a Mrs. Van Alstyne of Starrucca, Pa.  Avery was employed upon a farm and Mr. Van Alstyne was away from home much of the time.  Avery's intimacy with the wife was remarked and one day when Mr. V. came home, he was met coldly by his wife who treated him indifferently until his death a few weeks later.  After the funeral it was charged that Mrs. Van Alstyne poisoned her husband.  She was arrested and lay in jail until her trial week before last.  The jury after being out ten minutes, returned a verdict of not guilty. Avery left the country months ago, and his whereabouts are unknown.

Vital Records, Otsego (1837) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 6, 1837

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Tiffany, Egbert Olcott Esq. of West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY], Cashier of the Watervliet Bank, to Miss Mary E.L. White, oldest daughter of the late Doct. Delos White.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 20, 1837

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bowdish, Mr. Henry D. Baker to Miss Ann Mariah [Rudd] daughter of Mr. Jonathan Rudd.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 27, 1837

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday morning the 22d instant, Mrs. Ellen Keeling aged 67 years, wife of Mr. Isaac Keeling, and a native of Staffordshire, England.  The deceased had been for many years a member of the Episcopal church to which she was strongly attached.  The bereaved, who survive to lament the loss, have great reason, however, to be comforted by the assurance that the loss is theirs alone.  Her's is infinite gain, all that gain which is comprised in the declaration, "blessed are the dead who died in the Lord."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 11, 1837

Most Melancholy Accident

It becomes our painful duty to record one of the most heart-rending accidents which took place on Thursday the 5th instant, at Otego [Otsego Co. NY] in this county, that has ever fallen to our lot.  The particulars are communicated to us by James Follet, Esq., who left Otego on Friday last.  

It seems that the day previous (Thursday) Deacon Josiah Chance left his home in Sidney, Delaware County [NY] with his family, consisting of six persons - himself, wife and three children, two girls and a boy, and a young lady by the name of Patience French, a resident of his family, in a two horse wagon for the purpose of attending a meeting to be held at that place on that day.  When they had arrived at the top of the hill on the east side of the river, a short distance from the village, the horses suddenly took fright from the fore board of the wagon falling out and started down the hill at the height of their speed.  Soon after the horses started, Mr. Chance, who was driving at the time, slipped from his seat and was immediately precipitated under the wagon, still continuing his hold of the reins, and in this condition was dragged a distance of fourteen rods, when he let go.  The horses kept on at full speed, until they arrived at the bridge, which crosses the river at the bottom of the hill, when the wagon came in contact with a corner of the bridge, throwing the whole of the occupants out with great force, and killing instantly, Miss French, the young lady alluded to above.  One of the girls was afterwards found near a fence, a considerable distance from the bridge having been thrown over the embankment which constitutes a part of it, in a most deplorable situation - being awfully bruised, and entirely senseless.  Mrs. Chance and her other two children , providentially escaped immediate death, though it is feared that the injuries which they have thereby received will eventually result in such a calamity.  Mr. Chance was taken up for dead, but after a short time exhibited signs of life, and when our informant left, there was but slight hopes of his recovery.  On examination, one of his legs was found dreadfully mangled and stones of considerable size were extracted from the flesh which had become embedded during the time he was drown on the ground.

The wagon, we understand, was literally smashed to pieces with everything in it, and the horses were not arrested until they had got into the village.

The sufferers were conveyed to their home on Friday morning last and the lacerated and disfigured corpse of the estimable young lady, Miss French, was consigned to its last resting place, in the afternoon, amid the regrets of many, whose sympathies and feelings were touched by this sudden and afflictive dispensation.

Mr. Chace is about 60 years of age and a valuable and much respected member of society.

We understand that every assistance that could possibly alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate victims, or that their situation seemed to require, were promptly and cheerfully administered by the inhabitants of Otsego. Otsego Republican

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, October 18, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Chester G. Cross to Miss Phebe Dutcher.

Death

In Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. Uriah H. Prime, aged 24 years.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, September 19, 1872

Marriage

BABCOCK - JONES:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 4 by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Frank Babcock and Miss Maggie E. Jones, all of West Eaton.

Deaths

STEBBINS:  Near Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 17, very suddenly, Josephine [Stebbins] daughter of Jabez Stebbins, aged about 30 years. Funeral at the home 10 A.M. Thursday.

As we go to press, we learn of the painful and sudden death of Miss Josephine Stebbins, daughter of Jabez Stebbins, of this town and niece of our friend and townsman, John Stebbins.  It seems that Miss S. in the morning felt unusually well until after breakfast and at about 7-1/2 o'clock laid down, complaining that she felt ill, and died at 9 o'clock the same morning from the effects of the paralysis.  The bereaved friends have the sincere sympathy of their neighbors and acquaintances.

DOWNING:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 13, Frances Miriam [Downing] youngest daughter of Roswell B Downing.

ROE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 4, of consumption, Mrs. Anna H. Roe aged 29 years, 9 months and 8 days.

BRANAGAN:   In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 7, Charley H. Branagan aged 1 year and 3 months.

NORTON:  In Moravia, Cayuga Co. [NY] Sept. 4, Miss Nettie Norton, daughter of Joseph G. Norton, Esq., of Erieville [Madison Co. NY], aged 25 years.

Erieville, Madison Co. NY:  The remains of Miss Vernetta Norton were brought to this place on Thursday the 5th inst. and were consigned to the final resting place during the day following. She was an only daughter of Joseph G. Norton Esq of this place and was in the twenty-sixth year of age when she died.  Her father, two brothers and her more distant relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in this their day of mourning.

BLOSSOM:       In St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, Rufus Blossom, Esq. in the 85th year of his age, formerly a resident of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

Madison, Madison Co. NY:  Intelligence has just reached here that Rufus Blossom, Esq. formerly a resident of this town and more recently a resident of St. Louis, Mo. was struck down with paralysis from which he never recovered.  He died on the 8th inst. in the 85th year of his age.  Having retired from business on taking up his residence with his sons, D.C. and H.M. Blossom, of St. Louis

MARKS:  Chittenango, Madison Co. NY:  Our citizens were startled on Monday of last week by the announcement that Wm. Marks of the firm of Marks & Bettinger meat dealers was dead.  The circumstances are these.  Mr. Marks had been quite unwell for several days; had been confined to the house and under the doctor's charge, but to all appearance was recovering, and on the morning of his death he got up and dressed himself and was about the house until ten o'clock, when he returned to his room and went to bed again, and remained there apparently comfortable until half past 11 o'clock, when his wife assisted him to dress for dinner.  After partaking of the refreshments and laying down again he was taken with spasms in which he died. The deceased will be missed as he had many friends in this community.  His family have the sympathy of the people in their sad bereavement.

MORRISON:  James H. Morrison of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] was found dead in his bed on Friday last.  His death, it is supposed, resulted from an overdose of laudanum, as a phial containing that substance was found by his side, and he was in the habit of taking it at times.

Vital Records, Chenango (1822) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 16, 1822

One Cent Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber January 1821, John Comstock an indentured apprentice, aged about 17 years.  The above reward, but no charges, will be paid in his being returned to the subscriber.  All persons are forbid harboring, employing or trusting him on penalty of the law.   Jesse Whiting, Guilford [Chenago Co. NY] January 15th, 1822.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 23, 1822

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] last evening by the Rev. McBush, Mr. Henry Balcom to Miss Mary Honeywell.

At Williamsburgh, Livingston County [NY], on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Cummings of Rochester, Garrit Smith Esq of Peterborough [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Ann Fitzburgh daughter of Col. Fitzburgh of the former place.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Anthon, Mr. Robert Shearman, merchant, to Miss Maria Sherman daughter of the late Mr. Waits Sherman of New York.

Deaths

At Baltimore, Gen. Richard K. Heath distinguished for his deeds of bravery as well as those of humanity.  [At Baltimore, on the 12th December, General Richard K. Heath, who so nobly defended that city during the assault by the British during the late war. Arkansas Gazette, Little  Rock AR Feb 9, 1822]

At Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] Mr. William Pendleton a patriot in the revolutionary war, aged 71.

At New York, --areat Gardinier, Esq, counsellor at law.

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Died in the town of Willet, Cortland County [NY] on the 13th inst. after a short but painful illness.  Mrs. Mary Fisher wife of Mr. John Fisher, Jun. and daughter of the late Capt. Robert Willson of Philadelphia.

The death of Mrs. Fisher excites in those whose feelings are ardent, and who look through the glittering vistas of pleasure and prosperity to the gilded dreams of distinction and eminence, a sentiment which emphatically says,

"And false the light on glory's plume / As fading hues at eve'n; / And love and hope and beauty's bloom,  / Are blossoms gather'd for the tomb. / There's nothing true but heaven."

The deceased possessed a mind well cultivated and talents, genius and mental endowments which were truly extraordinary.  But this brilliant luminary in the female horizon is forever set.  Her friends will no more be enlivened by her wit and vivacity, nor will their tastes be refined and their minds improved by her superior requirements, but the feeling heart will never cease to vibrate when contemplating her uncommon powers to charm and improve the understanding.  She had been for a year or more past secluded in a great measure from congenial society with little else to wed her to life but the ardent affection of an amiable husband. She was soon to remove where she could enjoy the society of which she was the pride and ornament.  but Alas!  death has interposed his unrelenting mandate - the grave has closed upon her earthly hopes and prospects and her friends are left to mourn and lament that she has been taken from them thus prematurely. the dispensations of Providence, however, are wisely ordered and to them we are bound to submit without a murmur.

The deceased was brought to this village where her funeral obsequies were performed and her remains consigned to the tomb, amid the tears of her relations and the responsive sympathies of her numerous friends and acquaintance.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 6, 1822

Marriage

"Happy the youth that finds the bride, / Whose birth is to his own alh'd, / The sweetest joys of life. "

At Abington Pa. on the 20th ult. Dr. William Nichols formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cibyl miller daughter of the Rev. John Miller.

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] very suddenly on the evening of the 2d inst. Mr. George Lawton aged 76 years, formerly from Newport, Rhode Island.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 20, 1822

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Mrs. Juell aged 75 years.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 27, 1879

Marriage

On Thursday, February 20th, by the Rev. Newell Woolsey, Wells D. Jefferson McGowan to Mary Murphy all of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 24th, Anne Lumis aged 33 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19th, of congestion of the lungs Edward Holiday aged 79 years, 8 months.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 19th Esther W. Lathrop widow of the late James E. Lathrop in the 76th  year of her age.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 20th., Jennie M. [Benjamin] daughter of Ezra M. & Helen M. Benjamin, aged 2 years, 1 month and 10 days.

At Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, Feb'y 14th, in the 71st year of her age, Elizabeht Fenimore [Beall] widow of the Hon. Sam'l W. Beall and daughter of the late Isaac Cooper of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

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At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], Feb 15th, 1879, Mrs. George Angell aged 69 years and 4 months.

Mrs. Angell had long been a resident of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], and a life of purity and uprightness work her many friends.  Of a charitable and sympathetic nature, she never failed to assist the suffering or alleviate the sorrows of the distressed, if possible so to do.  She bore her long illness uncomplainingly, dying as she had lived, calmly and peacefully.  Slowly and imperceptibly, as it were, the sands of life ran out - death closing in like the twilight of a summer's eve.  Although our aged friend has gone out from our midst, yet there are treasured up in memory's casket, bright mementoes of a life richly freighted with kind and generous deeds. The reward of the just awaits her, a glorious resurrection and a blissful immortality.

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Rev. Reuben Nelson D.D. whose death occurred in New York on the 20th was for many years an active and leading spirit in the Methodist church.  Born in Andes, this State, [Delaware Co. NY] in 1818, he received an academic education at Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY].  He joined the methodist church at the age of 15, and two years later was licensed as an exhorter.  He was a local preacher at 18 and entered the Oneida conference as an itinerant when 20.  For a brief period, he was principal of the Otsego Academy at Cooperstown.  In 1848 he founded the Wyoming Conference Seminary at Kingston, Pa and was its first principal holding the position for 10 years.

Dr. John Gregory died in Farmington, ILL., a short time since of apoplexy, aged 57 years.  He was a former resident of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

Early History of Binghamton, Broome County, NY (1849)

 Early History of Binghamton, Broome County, New York

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 11, 1849

The village of Binghamton was first surveyed in 1800.  It was surveyed a second time in 1808, and in 1835 a full and complete survey was made by William Wentz, Esq. our present [in 1849] competent surveyor.  From this survey a map was made in 1836 by F.B. Tower.  The extent of the village was then fixed at about two miles east and west, and one and a half north and south.

The place on which Binghamton stands is classic ground - consecrated by the recollections of the Revolution.  Here encamped a brigade of American troops under the command of Gen. James Clinton on their march to join a large division of the army under Gen. Sullivan moving against the Indians.

John Rush, the well-known Revolutionary hero, who but a few years ago departed from among us, was in Sullivan's expedition, and was in the detachment that was sent from Tioga to Meet Gen. Clinton. During a portion of the Revolutionary War, he belonged to the body guard of General Washington.  He was one of the guards over Major Andre, after his capture.  He was appointed to escort Lord Cornwallis after his surrender.

Clinton, on his march, destroyed the Indian settlement at Oquaga and one or more of their villages on the Chenango River.  The first while settlers found the vestiges of an Indian village on the west side of this river, about three miles above Binghamton.  In this vicinity cannon balls were found, the marks of musket shot, the remains of Indian forts, and other indications of those bloody strifes which marked the track of the white man to place & power over the deserted wigwams and extinguished council fires of the unfortunate Aborigines.  More than half a century has since passed away! and few of that early day survive among us.  But recently a lingering link that bound us to those rude times was snapped! and soon the wave of another generation will sweep away the yet trembling survivors of that revolutionary period.  Time moves on and heeds not the wrecks in its pathway. The wilderness has been converted into fruitful fields.

Our graceful village has risen from our rivers like the fabled Goddess from the Ocean.  We are now [in 1849] a smart little town of 5000 souls (with perhaps a few exceptions) snugly seated at the depot of the Chenango Canal, and at the present terminus of the New York & Erie Railroad which leads us to the great Emporium.  We have churches, stores, artisans in abundance and all the comforts with many of the evils of civilized life.

With the opening buds of spring, a new tide of enterprise and growth has set in upon us.  Introduced to our attractive valley by the facilities presented by our Railroad, businessmen from other sections of the State are selecting their residences among us.  Our step in the path of prosperity is firm and elastic, our spirit buoyant and our hope by no means "small."

Already in the clear distance of the future we see the rising shadow of a proud and stalwart city, the half-way breathing place of the iron horse, as he strides along from the Atlantic to the Lakes.

May no cloud darken the glowing picture; nor the hand of fate cut into smaller fractions, our slice No. 2!

Vital Records, Broome (1849) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 4, 1849

Marriage

At the Presbyterian Church in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday Evening last, by the Rev. J. Humphrey, Mr. Benjamin R. Sturges formerly of Chicago, Illinois, and Miss Sarah A. Griffis of Montrose, Pa.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Mary Benedict, relict of Dea. Lewis Benedict, late of Verona, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] aged 63.  Funeral at the house of Wm. S Benedict at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 25th March, Miss Emma E. Clark, daughter of Ezekiel H. and Nancy Clark, aged 17 years.

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The Albany Journal copies from the Atlas the following notice of the death of this gentleman.  He formerly studied law with Hon. John A. Collier in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and was the nephew of Messrs. Jacob and Locy Halstead.

"We are pained to announce the decease of John E. Hermans, Esq.  He expired last evening at his residence in Dallius Street in the 29th year of his age.  Two months since, while in the discharge of his duties as clerk of the Court of Appeals, he was struck down by paralysis.  He rallied and his fine flow of spirits and his ambition to return to his official duties, spread the belief among his many friends that he would recover, and brought hope again to the loving circle of home. The hope was destined to be blasted.

A second attack struck him down and he did not survive twenty-four hours.  His untimely death spreads the cloud of a great sorrow over his kindred and friends.

He was a democrat of uncompromising integrity, a gentleman of intelligence and intellect and in all the relations of life, whether official or otherwise, a true man.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 11, 1849

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] by the Rev. Doct. Andrews, on the 4th inst. William Stow Esq. son of Deacon Stow, to Ann Eliza Patterson daughter of William M. Patterson Esq. all of this village.

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 1st inst. by Samuel M. Hunt, Esq., Mr. Ira Packard and Miss Martha N. Cleaveland both of Union [Broome Co. NY].

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] March 29th by Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Charles M. Baker of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Diantha Sornborger of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 3d instant, Mrs. Polly De Witt wife of Mr. Thomas De Witt, aged 61 years.

At Saratoga Springs [Saratoga Co. NY] on Sunday the 1st inst. of apoplexy, Mrs. Washington Putnam one of the proprietors of the Union Hall, in the 50th year of his age.

At Milwaukie, Wisconsin, Susan [Hubbell] wife of Levi Hubbell and daughter of the late Simeon De Witt.

At Elmira, Chemung Co. [NY] on the night of the 22d ult. John P. Shapley Esq. aged 29 years.  Mr. Shapley was born in Oxford, Chenango Co. [NY] and studied law with William M. Patterson of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY]. After obtaining license to practice, he removed to Corning, Steuben Co. [NY] where for one of his age he had acquired a large practice and a bright reputation for legal learning and professional skill.  Mr. Shapley was a warm-hearted friend, a good citizen and died universally regretted by all who knew him.

Last evening (4th) Charles A. Pratt eldest son of Nathaniel P Pratt, aged 17 years.

The body of Ann Thompson whose disappearance form her house at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] on the 20th March last we published at the time, was found yesterday (April 6) in the Chenango River, at Crocker's Mills about six miles from this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 13, 1858

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 6th, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. John D. Deming to Miss Louisa Sullivan both of Oneonta, N.Y.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Delaware Co. [NY] Oct. 5th, by Elder John Smith, Jr., Mr. Thorn Anderson to Miss Harriet Colgrove both of Franklin.

Death

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 29th, Elizabeth [Babcock] aged 71 years 6 months and 20 days.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 20, 1858

Marriages

Sabbath Evening, Oct. 17th at the residence of Joseph Manning, Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] by Rv. WG. Queal, Mr. James A. Badeau to Miss Olvie L. Manning both of Westford, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 3d at the house of the bride's father, by Rev. Wm. P. Byer, Mr. Asa Kelsy of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Amelia A. Judd of Otsego.

Death

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 12th, Mr. John Brimmer in the 75th year of his age.  the deceased was barn in Rensselaer County [NY] where he spent the first 33 years of his life.  In 1797 he removed to Otego, when the country was comparatively new, and purchased a farm on which he lived 61 years until he was removed by death.  He established a reputation for probity, honesty, virtue and Godly sincerity; lived in peace with his fellow beings and died at peace with his God.  Blessed with good health and a strong constitution he was emphatically a laboring man throughout the entire period of life.  The present season he has taken care of a garden, raised 78 or 80 bushels of potatoes besides attending to other domestic affairs.  But the strong, the healthy, the laborious man, has at length fallen.  "The silver cord is loosed."  "The golden bowl broken." "The pitcher broken at the fountain," and "The wheel broken at the cistern."  His funeral was attended on the 14th and a sermon preached by Eld. J. Smith, Jr. of Oneonta, from Job 5, 35, "They shall come to the grave, &c."

Vital Records, Broome (1849) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 7, 1849

Death

Suddenly at Harpursville [Broome Co. NY], on the 20th February ult. Julia [Northrop] in the 14th year of her age.

She hath gone in the Spring time of life, / Ere the sky had been dimmed by a cloud, / When her heart with rapture of love was yet rife, / And the hopes of her youth were unbowed / From the lovely, who loved her too well; / From the heart that had grown to her own; / From the sorrow which late over her young spirit fell, / Like a dream of the night she hath flown; / And the earth hath received to its bosom its trust / Ashes to ashes, and dust unto dust.

As the bird to its sheltering nest, / While the storm on the hills is abroad, / So her spirit hath flown from this world of unrest / To repose in the bosom of God; / Where the sorrows of earth never more, / May fling o'er its brightness a stain, / Where in rapture and love it shall ever adore, / With a gladness unmingled with pain; / And its thirst shall be slacked by the waters which spring  / Like a river of light, from the throne of the King.

There is weeping on earth for the lost! / There is bowing in grief to the ground! / But rejoicing and praise mid the sanctified host; / For a spirit in paradise found! / Though brightness has passed form the earth, / Yet a star is newborn in the sky, / And a soul hath gone home to the land of its birth, / Where are pleasures and fullness of joy! / And a new harp is strung, and a new song is given, / To the breeze that floats o'er the gardens of heaven.

News Items

Information Wanted

Mr. James Doyle, whose family resides about two miles west of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], left his family one Sunday morning about two months since, without informing them of his intention, or without a cent to support them and has not been since heard from by them.  His wife, who is in poor health, with an infant but three weeks old in her charge and destitute of means of subsistence desires to know where he is.  He is of middling height, rather slim, about 30 years of age has black hair and black eyes and when he left home wore black whiskers. any person knowing where he is would confer a favor on his family by informing them through a letter addressed to Gilbert Hill, Esq. Binghamton.  His wife thinks he went to Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY].

Information Wanted

Of Lawrence Milmore and his brother, Peter Milmore who arrived at New York in the Creole, from Liverpool [England], on or about the 6th of February last.  Their home was in the county of Sligo, Ireland. They have a brother and sister in this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] who desire to hear from them.  Any person who can furnish information of them will do a kindness by addressing Farrol Milmore, Binghamton, N.Y.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 14, 1849

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Paddock, Ebenezer Geer Esq. of Floyd, Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Harriet Ann Pardee late of Earlville, Madison Co. [NY].

Deaths

Suddenly, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. E. S. Tracy aged about 45.  Funeral at the Methodist E. Church on Sabbath next in the afternoon.

Suddenly, at Centre Lisle, Broome County [NY], Feb. 19th, Mr. Betsey [Deland] wife of martin Deland, aged about 44 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 21, 1870

Marriages

At the house of the bride's father, on the 15th inst. by the Rev. J.L. Ray, Mr. S.M. Sisson of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah R. Sarle of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Rev. G.E. Flint, Mr. Albert E. Henman to Miss Abbey Cushman of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, Sept 8th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. James O. Hume to Miss Mary J. Robinson both of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In the town of Corning [Steuben Co. NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. E.P. Barnard, Sept. 8th, Mrs. Maria Bundy formerly of Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] aged 60 years.

At his residence near Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Chester Davidson in the 52d year of his age.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 6th, Myrtle May [Bixby] daughter of E.G. and Alice Bixby, aged 5 months and 20 days.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 9th, Mrs. Mary Hand wife of Charles Hand, aged 76 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 11th, Harry Dodge aged 76 years.

A son of George Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] aged three years was instantly killed on the 12th inst., while playing in a swing.  The beam that supported the swing broke and fell upon the child crushing his skull and killing him instantly.  The child was bright, active and gave great promise for the future.  The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

Samuel C. Lawson of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] died very suddenly a short time since.  He was in good health and went out to milk a cow, a little son accompanying him.  The latter went for a pail of water and when he returned Mr. Lawson was lying upon the ground quite dead. There were two or three slight bruises upon his face, caused by the fall.  He was 66 years old.  His first wife died several years ago and it is a singular circumstance that she suffered a stroke of paralysis, while milking the same cow, from which she never recovered.

Died in Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] Sept. 16th Elizabeth C. Seely aged 44 years.  Mrs. Seely, wife of Silas S. Seely, was formerly a resident of this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].  She had been an invalid for a number of years and leaves a large circle of mourning friends.  The remains were brought to Morris [Otsego Co. NY] for interment in the Hillington Cemetery.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 28, 1870

Marriages

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st, by Rev. J.L. Ray, C.H. Gross of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Tuttle of New Berlin.

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 20th, by Rev. G.E. Flint, James Keath to Miss Harriet Colgrove all of Edmeston.

At Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th, by Rev. J.M. Todd, B.L. Huntlay of West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss S. Josie Bardick.

At Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY] Sept. 21st, James Pierce of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Carrington of Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY].

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 18th by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Edgar Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Bugbee  of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 7th by G.M. Peck, D. Porter Chapman to Miss Jane Wilbur both of Unadilla.

At the house of the bride's father, Sept. 9th, by Elder St. John, Wm. J. Van Namen to Miss Sarah J. Bundy all of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by Elder St. John, Henry G. Bundy to Miss Harriet L. Whitney all of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Sodus, N.Y. [Wayne Co.] Sept. 5th Hon F.A. Bolles of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Wealthy M. Smith Bryant formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 14th, Mrs. Franklin Bacon aged 42 years.

At Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] Sept 8th, Sarah [Beardsley] wife of Zacariah Beardsley, aged 63 years.

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 30, Charles W. Dingman and on the 6th, of Sept. Hattie L. Dingham the youngest son and eldest daughter of John Dingman.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 18th, Jacob Van Deusen, father of Henry Van Deusen of this village [Morris Otsego Co. NY] in the 84th year of his age.  His remains were buried in Hillington Cemetery.

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 18th, Alexander [Gifford] and Alexia [Gifford] twin sons of Nathaniel and Mary Gifford, aged 7 months.

On Monday last, David D. Marks and wife of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] were returning home from Middlefield and when near Westford village descending the hill, the horses became frightened and started to run, striking a water brake. Mr. M. was thrown out, and his feet became entangled in the lines, was dragged a long distance.  The wagon striking a fence, Mrs. M. was thrown out and severely wounded in the head.  At last accounts neither of them was expected to live but a short time. Since the above was put in type, we learn that the above couple died Sept. 21st of the injuries received.

Vital Records, Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 1, 1879

Marriage

A very happy affair occurred Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 25th, at the house of Mr. William Smith, where a few relatives and friends had been invited to witness the marriage of Miss Dora L. Smith of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Mr. Nelson Niles of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY].  It was two o'clock when the ceremony was performed by Rev. Bishop A. Russell, of Oxford, grandfather of the bride.  The ceremony was performed in a quiet and unostentatious manner, after which the usual congratulations and expressions of good wishes were given, and general good feelings prevailed.  That their wedded life may be one of blissful felicity is the earnest wish of their numerous friends and relatives. The happy pair took their departure for an extended wedding trip, during which they will visit Syracuse and relatives in and around Cooperstown. That their future may be without a cloud is the heartfelt wish of their grandmother.  Mrs. B.A. Russell.

Deaths

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co., NY:  No victims of diptheria have been chronicled since May.  Now we have to announce the death of Stella Sherman, aged 14, who lived with the family of Mr. Hayes.  She was taken Monday and died the next Sunday night.  Friday, we laid in the tomb, Mrs. John Secor, a bride of but ten months.  She was stricken with the dread disease on the 20th ult. and died on the 20th, physicians pronouncing her case hopeless from the first.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 8, 1879

Marriage

The marriage of Mr. Clarence R. Miner and Miss Helen C. Moore at the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of January 2d, proved to be one of the most charming social events of the season.  A large number of guests were present.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.F Janes, a former pastor of the Presbyterian Chruch, after which the congratulations of friends followed. Refreshments, choice and suitable for the occasion, were served and the remainder of the evening until a late hour was spent in social ways. There were many beautiful toilets and an elegant and extensive array of costly gifts and general happiness and an abundance of heartfelt well wishes.  The happy occasion is fraught with many pleasant memories to the favored guests and the family.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 9, 1879

Marriage

Dec. 25th by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Dan. W. Wheeler and Miss Mina A. Bly both of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Jan. 1st by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. W. Arrimon Moffatt and Miss Dora L. Hall both of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. George S. Glover to Miss Cora A. Bancroft, both of Willett [Cortland Co. NY].

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by Rev. E. W. Lake, Mr. Floyd H. Reed to Miss Addie Elliott both of upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY].

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 14th, by Rev. C.E. Taylor, Mr. Willett Ockerman of Whitney's Point to Miss Lillie A. Gray of Barker [Broome Co. N Y].

At Susquehanna, Pa. Dec. 30th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. E.A. Wood of Lake View, Minnesota and Miss Mary J. Shattuck of Barker, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan'y 5th, Susie May [White] daughter of Vincent and Mary R. White, aged 5 years and 18 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 7, 1870

Marriages

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 1st, by Rev. C. Ayer, Mr. Henry D. Whitcomb to Miss Carrie Leonard daughter of W.F. Leonard, Esq.

At the residence of M. Gilbert Place in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 24th, by Rev. Mr. Peebles, Mr. James B. McCall to Miss Elenor M. Place both of Otego.

At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 26th by Rev. E.O. Hodge, Andrew Strait to Miss Alice Betts.

Deaths

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 1st, Mrs. Susan Rathbon widow of Cyrus Rathbon, aged 62 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] August 27th, of scarlet fever, Freddie N. [Reynolds] only child of George N. and Kate Reynolds, aged 1 year and 6 months.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 17 of consumption, Mrs. Susan Reed aged 67 years.

Leverett C. Stowell, for many years a merchant in New York, was drowned in Otsego Lake at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 1st, while bathing.

Thomas Bourne of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] died suddenly at Natural bridge, Jefferson Co. [NY] on the 27th ult.  He had been complaining of ill health for some time previous to his death, but it was thought to be nothing serious.  The evening of his death he ordered supper at the hotel where he was boarding, and not returning, he was searched for and found dead in an outhouse.  He was in his 68th year.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 14, 1870

Deaths

At his residence in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 5th, of consumption, Hiram Van Buren aged 38 years.

At the residence of her son in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] of heart disease Sept. 6th, Mrs. Sally Place aged 68 years.

Martin Gallagher who broke his leg in jumping from the construction train on the DeRuyter Branch in Norwich [Chango Co. NY] on Saturday evening the 20th ult. died on Monday evening, 5th inst. from lockjaw produced by his injuries.  Deceased was an industrious man and good citizen and his untimely death is mourned by a widow and four children.

News Item

Remarkable Family

There is now living in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] a Mrs. Esther Crandall who has reached the extreme age of ninety-six years and whose health and faculties are remarkably preserved.  She remembers distinctly not only the scenes and incidents of her earlier years but also what has transpired around her up to the present time and can tell more of the ages, history, &c. of her grandchildren, than any person in the family. She is also able to read without glasses.  Mrs. Crandall has had nine children, six of whom are now living; seventy-eight grandchildren of whom forty-eight still live; and one hundred and seventeen great-grandchildren, ninety-nine of whom are still living.  Union.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 8, 1879

Marriage

BLORE - MERITHEW:  At the residence of the bride's parents near Rockdale N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Jan. 2, 1879 by Rev. H.G. Harned, Mr. B.R. Blore of Rockdale, Chenango County and Miss Ernie G. Merithew.

Death

One day last week Cyrus McMaster, an old resident of this place [Afton, Chenango Co. NY], met with an accident which caused his death.  He was assisting in removing a hay rigging from a wagon near his barn.  He slipped and fell upon the head and shoulders, sustaining injuries resulting as above.  The funeral obsequies took pace at his late residence on Tuesday. Deceased was about eighty years of age and owned a fine farm on the river just below town.  In his earlier years he dealt quite extensively in lumber, rafting and running it down the river to Philadelphia.  In those days he was considered one of the best pilots on the river.

News Item

As is customary, the family gathering at C.B. Barr's at White Store [Chenango Co. NY], was held on Wednesday, Jan. 1st, 1879.  Besides the members of the family, there were present Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Evans of North Norwich and Miss Altie Cook of Gilbertsville.  The time passed pleasantly and rapidly away, music and singing were enjoyed by all, as was also the bountiful repast, which was duly served and appreciated and judging from appearances as the party returned from the dining room, a happy New Year had in reality commenced.

On an occasion of this kind the mind naturally wanders back over the interval since we last met and the incidents of joy and sorrow follow one another in quick succession, as we crowd three hundred and sixty-five days with their burden of hopes and cares into the space of a few moments.  During the year that has passed, two incidents occurred which cannot be dismissed from the mind.  One, the marriage of F.J. Barr and Miss Bertha Greene, which occurred last January.  While we welcome the addition to our members with fraternal feeling, we are reminded by the absence of one sweet winsome countenance, that little Georgie Curtis has passed from this to a brighter world above and that our broken circle is already united in heaven and one of our number is one of the white robed throng there awaiting us over the river, thus "one by one they are passing over" and we are reminded to lay up our treasure in heaven, that where the treasure is, there the heart may be also. 

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, January 16, 1879

Birth

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Scofield, on Pine Hill, were the recipients of a bouncing baby boy on Saturday last. Grandpa Scofield says, as it is the first grandchild that bears his name he feels better about the "word (or name) being forever lost."  May the boy grow up in integrity and fidelity and become as accomplished as "Hiram" of old.  Hiram is his grandpa's name.

Death

Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY:  The news has reached us of the death of Mrs. John Transue who left this place for Kansas about a year ago.

Biography

Mr. Jeduthun Roe was born at North East, Dutchess County [NY] April 1st, 1787, and is consequently now in the 92d year of his age.  He enlisted in the war of 1812, and after his discharge, was married to Miss Jerusia Griffins, February 29, 1815.  He remained at North East until about the year of 1846, when he purchased a farm on the north side of the river opposite of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], where he moved his family and remained till 1855.  He then sold out to Messrs. Peck & Sornberger and bought a farm on the Unadilla River near East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], where he remained a few years and again sold out.  He now resides with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Augusta Foster, about two miles east of this place.  His first wife died December 31st, 1851, and he was again married in 1858.  His second wife died some two years ago.  In his form and carriage, he is still erect, and one can mark but little change in his outward appearances for the last twenty years.  He frequently walks to town in preference to the trouble of driving a horse.  He attends to all his own business transactions, in collecting interest and loaning money and is one of the most prompt and exacting of businessmen, and when compared to others in age he has no superior.  He is energetic, with a strong and determined will in what he believes to be right.  Possessing good morals and habits, his life is an example worthy of limitation, and as a "Landmark" of age and experience, will not be readily forgotten.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 11, 1879

Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Julius Barber of Central Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] celebrated their crystal wedding on Wednesday afternoon and evening.  A large number of friends attended.

Deaths

STOKES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, 1879, Edna B. [Stokes] infant daughter of Irvin W. and lizzie Stokes, aged 13 months.

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, 1879, Willie [Knowles] only son of Robert H. Knowles aged 4 years.

KING: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, 1879, Mrs. Burnice King wife of J.M. King aged 40 years and 9 months.

The funeral of Mrs. J.M. King whose death is announced this week took place at her late residence on Friday the 3d inst.  The services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Stone of New Berlin.  The remains were deposited some three miles east of the Center near the Unadilla River. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss, the youngest child being only two years old.  Mr. King and family have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in which they live.  Truly their loss is great.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 16, 1879

Marriages

LEVERSEE - MERRIHEW:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. H. fox, Mr. Ransom H. Leversee of Baker City, Oregon to Miss Electa A. Merrihew of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

RICHMOND - SHARP:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan 8th by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. George H. Richmond of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie R Sharp of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

WHEELER - BLY:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 25th by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Dan W. Wheeler to Miss Mina A. Bly, both of Greene.

MOFFATT - HALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. W. Arrimon Moffatt to Miss Dora L. Hall, both of Greene.

ROBINSON - HUBBARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr.  Henry M. Robinson of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Aurelia L. Hubbard of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

LEWIS - McFARLAND: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 26th by Rev. H W. Congdon, Mr. Edgar M. Lewis of Westmorland, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] to Miss Minnie McFarland of Smithville.

HITT - FULLER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. William H. Hitt of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Luella R. Fuller of Afton.

McCORMICK - ARNOLD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. John W. McCormick of new Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Esther L. Arnold of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

NICHOLS - PEARCE:  In North Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. George E. Nichols, to Miss Frances E. Pearce, all of Afton.

CARPENTER - PLEW:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25th by Rev. F.A. Batson, Mr. Henry W. Carpenter of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Plew of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

BROOKS - SMITH:  Near Poolville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 26th, by A.C. Brooks, Esq, Mr. Charles Brooks of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Smith of Greenport L.I. [Suffolk Co. NY].

MAY - MANNING:  In Harpursville [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 11th, by Rev. G. Pritchett, Mr. George A. May of  Harpersville to Miss Ida P. Manning of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WESCOTT:  At the Insane Asylum in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 11th, Miss Cynthia Wescott, aged 51 years, daughter of the late Daniel K. Wescott of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were brought to this village and interred on Wednesday.

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BACON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 12th, Mr. Cyrus A. Bacon aged 89 years.

Cyrus A. Bacon died at his residence in this village [Oxford] on the evening of Sunday, the 12th last, at the age of eighty-nine years.  Mr. Bacon was the oldest resident of the village and his career as a merchant at this place dates backward more than half a century.  No one now survives who was in business at so early a day. The deceased until only a short time since could be seen daily upon the street and engaged more or less in business.  Mr. Bacon held positions of local trust; he was Town Clerk for a number of years, Supervisor of the town, and Postmaster for nearly a quarter of a century.  In all his business and official relations he sustained a high character for correctness and integrity and as a citizen was without reproach.

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KING:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st Bernice [King] wife of J.M. King, aged 40 years and 9 months.

The wife of Joseph M. King died on New Year's Day.  He has the heartfelt sympathy of all, for not only has he lost a faithful wife, but his little children are motherless.

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PERKINS:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] suddenly, Jan. 11th, Mr. A. Yates Perkins.

On Saturday morning last, A. Yates Perkins died, almost instantly, while eating his breakfast.  He had been suffering from an attack of pneumonia but was supposed to be recovering.  The funeral will occur from his residence today (Monday).

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BENNETT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 11th, Mr. William Bennett aged 21 years.

A friend writes us from Smyrna that Willie Bennett of that town died on Saturday morning last from the effects of injuries received by the falling of a barn door upon his head, about a month since.  His age was twenty-one years, and he had been married but thirteen weeks and three days.  He was a young man much respected in the community and leaves many friends to mourn his loss.  His young wife and aged father and mother and the entire family have the sympathy of the whole community.  Some ten years since, his oldest brother, Algernon, died at about the same age, having been married thirteen weeks and five days.

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BILLINGS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 9th, Mr. John F. Billings aged 72 years.

BULLIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of his son, W.M. Bullis, Jan. 9th, Mr. Joseph I. Bullis aged 80 years and 5 months.  His remains were carried to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] his former residence for interment.

WHITE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 5th, Susie May [White] daughter of Vincent and Mary R. White, aged 5 years and 18 days.

McMASTER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Mr. Cyrus McMaster aged 77 years.

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LEWIS:  In Hesperia, Mich. Nov. 13th, 1878, at the residence of Charles Camp, Mrs. Rhoda Lewis aged 98 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

The remains of one of our worthy and aged citizens, the late Rhoda Lewis, were this day brought to this place [Pharsalia] for interment from Hesperia, Mich., her late residence.  She was the last one of both her own and her deceased husband's family, all having gone before her several years ago.  She was born in Stonington, Ct., July 1st, 1780, and immigrated to Pharsalia with her parents, Joseph and Rhoda Breed in 1795, and was married to the late William Lewis, December 3d, 1807, with whom she happily lived until his decease, bearing seven children, all of whom are now living, save one.  She resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Judge Camp, at the time of her last illness, which was of short duration, being pleuro-pneumonia, which resulted in death on November 13th, 1878.  She possessed rare mental faculties and physical endurance, retaining them admirably until her death.  Reared in the days when mothers and daughters manufactured from raw material nearly every fabric, both of wearing apparel and household goods, that were needed to make home comfortable and happy, performing all this with neatness and agility; ever industrious ever anxious to assist the needy; a kind, loving mother, a true and able friend in counsel; always directing her energies in the direction of harmony and happiness.  And as we stood around the grave wherein her remains had just been lowered considering all the circumstances that had brought us there under those conditions, our thoughts went back to her recently bereft home whose occupants by whom she was dearly beloved and by whom everything had been done to comfort and perfect her cherished desire, which we had just accomplished by placing her remains beside her husband's who had gone before her twenty-five years ago, and as cousin truly said, we have done all we can.  We have finished that which she has been anxiously waiting to have done for her so many years, and now her spirit has entered that condition of spiritual existence wherein knowledge and wisdom naturally gravitate together, growing better, greater and wiser, gong to and comprehending world's innumerable, that spin their blazon censors around the god of day, for endless ages. Friends, let us be like her, work patiently, wait fearlessly.  It is only a brief period or step, and we will all be there.  Pharsalia, N.Y., Nov. 18, 1878.

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Our former townsman, Nelson O. Wood, Esq. met with a serious accident on Monday evening last, soon after his return from this village to his farm near Plasterville.  He had put out his team and while leading one horse from the stable to water, in passing behind the other, the latter kicked, upon which the horse he was leading sprang forward against Mr. Wood, throwing him violently to the floor, and breaking his right hip.  Dr. Lewis, of North Norwich, and Dr Avery of this village were called, who reduced the fracture, and the patient is comfortable.

WOOD:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 8th, Mr. Nelson O. Wood in the 69th year of his age.

On Wednesday evening of last week, Nelson O. Wood expired at his residence in North Norwich, from the effects of injuries received in his horse barn on the evening of December 31st, an account of which we published at the time.  For a few days after the accident it was thought he might recover, but his case took a more alarming turn, pneumonia set in, and notwithstanding the efforts of physicians and friends, death ensued.

Deceased was the only son of the late Newell Wood, who early settled in North Norwich (then Norwich) on the farm upon which Nelson was born and upon which he spent the greater portion of his life, acquiring by unceasing toll a handsome property.  In politics Mr. Wood was a Whig, and afterwards Republican, and repeatedly represented North Norwich in the Board of Supervisors.  Removing to this village several years since, he was chosen Supervisor of Norwich for one year and was for one year a Trustee of the village. Reverses came upon him and within a few years his well earned competency was gone.  He was a poor man, and that through no extravagance on his part, and he returned to the old farm, now owned by another, to end his days in toil and hardship, where he had begun them sixty-nine years ago.  

Both in public and private life, Mr. Wood discharged his duties faithfully and well, and although stripped of his hard earnings, his integrity was unquestioned, and he leaves behind him a name untarnished, while his memory will be cherished by a large circle of friends, who knew his worth Deceased was never married, and leaves one sister, the last of the family.

The funeral was held at his late residence, on Sunday afternoon and was attended by Masons and Odd Fellows of this village, of which lodges he was a member, as well as of the Commandery and Encampment.  Members of these orders from other lodges were also in attendance, as also a large number of friends and neighbors. Rev. S. Scoville conducted the services and the remains were interred in the cemetery east of Plasterville [Chenango Co. NY].

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Judge Balcom's Funeral: The remains of Hon. Ransom Balcom reached Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening of last week, from Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] accompanied by several members of the bar from that city.  Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Church on Thursday morning at ten o'clock and the edifice was well filled with friends and relatives of the deceased.  Judge Follett, Judge Jenks, District Attorney Church, W.N. Mason and Albert F. Gladding, Esqrs., of this village, were in attendance, as were Judges Murray and Martin, of this Judicial District, Judge Edwards and Ex-Judge Loomis and others, of Binghamton.  Judge Follett, of Norwich; W.R. Osborn, Edward R. Clark and J.S. Wells of Binghamton and J.W. Glover and F.P. Newkirk, of Oxford, acted as pallbearers.  The services at the church were conducted by Rev. R.M. Duff of Oxford, Rev. M.C. Lightner and Rev. R.H. Parke, D.D. of Binghamton, and were very impressive.

News Item

A family called Huckster alias  Hogstead resides in an old house owned by Mr. Ertz about two miles north of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], in an out of the way place. the family is (or at least was) composed of Mr. Huckster, wife and four children.  Mrs. Huckster married a man named Cook in Germany before marrying Huckster, by whom she had two children, William and Charles, aged 24 and 20 years respectively.  She afterwards at the decease of Cook, came to this country and united her fortune with Huckster by whom she has two children, the one a boy aged 6 years, the other a girl aged 2 years.  Huckster and his little son were in the habit of going around the town begging.  Now Huckster has mysteriously disappeared and cannot be found.  His wife and her two sons insist that he went to New York two weeks since on legal business.  His little son affirms that Hiram Prince shot his father in the woods. At about Christmas it is reported that his family turned him away, telling him not to return.  However, he did return, and it is alleged has been foully dealt with.  Mrs. Huckster tells several things concerning his disappearance which prove untrue. Again, it is stated that Charles Cook was told by William that the old man had gone to Utica to make rope. A part of Huckster's clothes are at home and as he was poorer than Job's turkey, he must have left home almost naked if he left at all.  No official notice has been taken of the affair as yet. Though Coroner Lyman stands in readiness to take such notice when the facts will warrant. The Darwinian theory would find in Huckster a typical subject of "Evolution," and a subject not many times evolved from Darwin's original.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Feb. 13, 1879:  Huckster has been carried "over the hills to the poor house."  He arrived here Thursday, in a very destitute condition.  His face, hands, feet and a portion of his body, were badly frozen.  On his way to the alms house, it is reported that he called on his family, now residing at North Norwich, and met with a very warm reception.  It seems impossible that a man could endure such suffering in so enlightened a community.  However, he is very ignorant, as well as very lazy.