Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1844)

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 22, 1844

Death

On Monday the 19th instant of scarlet fever, Sherman [Patterson] son of William M. Patterson, Esq., of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] aged five years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, August 29, 1844

Marriage

This morning, by the Rev. Dr. Andrews at the residence of Judge Tracy Robinson, Mr. Charles L. Robinson to Miss Mary B. [Martin] youngest daughter of the late Gen. Martin of Martinsburg, N.Y. [Lewis Co.].

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday the16th inst. Edwin H. Durkee son of Joseph Durkee, aged one year and 11 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, September 19, 1844

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock P.M., Mr. Robert Eldredge aged 24 years.

The deceased has been for several years engaged in active business in Binghamton, and with the extensive circle of his acquaintances has always been distinguished for the strictest integrity and the purest moral conduct.  Warm in his affections for friends and devoted in his attachment to his family, his death has caused a wound in their hearts which time cannot heal and left a vacant place in the social circle and by the fireside of his home, which no other one can fill.

His painful sickness of two weeks duration was borne with patience and fortitude, and a short time before death he expressed his perfect willingness to give back his soul into the hands of his Maker.

His family have the sympathies of the whole public; consolation they scarcely need, for we can but trust that the spirit of one so kind and good has found rest in Heaven.

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In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Addison C. Spencer aged 41 years - A valuable citizen, a consistent Christian, an honest man - as such his loss will be severely felt in the community.

In South Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Capt. Timothy Beebe aged 76 years and 20 days.  Capt. B. had been a resident of this place more than 40 years and has sustained a spotless reputation.  He died universally regretted and has left behind him a character for honesty and integrity unsurpassed.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 3, 1844

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. Henry E. Houghtailing of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Semantha Carhardt of the former place.

Also, on the 22d ult. Mr. Richard Squires of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Ann Carhardt of Union [Broome Co. NY].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 17, 1844

Marriages

By the Rev. D.D. Gregory on the 10th inst. Mr. Charles G. Hart of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth [Shaw] daughter of A. Shaw, Esq. of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. David B. Moore to Miss Hannah A. [Judd] eldest daughter of Mr. Timothy Judd.

By the same, in the village of Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. James Y. Brown of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss P. Cordelia [Pease] eldest daughter of Deacon Erastus Pease of the former place. 

Death

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] suddenly on Monday the 9th inst. William Rollin son of Mr. Joseph P. Thompson, aged 2 years and 28 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 24, 1844

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cornelius Dewitt to Miss Charlotte Mayo daughter of Mr. Myron Mayo of Great Bend, Pa.

News Item

Binghamton's Early History

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 11, 1849

In tracing the early history of our village, we shall in the outset acknowledge our indebtedness to the author of the "Annals of Binghamton," whose industry and research in snatching from the fangs of oblivion the fading glories and lingering memorials of its origin are too well known and appreciated to require our feeble tribute.  His fame is embalmed imperishably in his motto "Opus gratum posteritati!"

The point, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers on which Binghamton is situated might well have attracted the attention of its pilgrim founders.  It is a romantic spot.  It is the walled village of the plain - but its walls are gently sloping mountains, through which the rivers have cut their winding way and on whose sides and summits the hand of cultivation now vies with the pencil of nature to spread a carpet of vegetation richer and more beautiful than the costliest of Oriental looms.

The soil is fertile and supposed to be alluvial.  The names of the rivers belong to the sonorous language of the Indians.  Susquehanna signifying long and crooked and Chenango, pleasant river.

The Chenango rises in Madison County [NY], has a uniform descent of five or six feet to the mile, without any rapids, flows nearly south, and is between 80 and 90 miles long.

The Susquehanna rises in Otsego Lake and pursues a meandering course into the Chesapeake Bay.  It is scarcely necessary to say that it is a large and prominent river.

Binghamton has the advantage of being at a considerable distance from any other village, whose natural location gives it any rival importance.

It is about 150 miles southwest of Albany - 90 miles south of Utica, 22 miles east of Owego and within 7 miles of the Pennsylvania line.  It is the county seat of Broome County [NY], which was set off from Tioga County in 1806 and called Broome, after John Broome, who was at that time a merchant of the city of New York and Lieutenant Governor of the State.

The original name of the village was Chenango Point - appropriately suggested by its location.  Its present name of Binghamton was given to it many years ago, by Gen. Joshua Whitney, one of its early settlers now deceased, in compliment to William Bingham of Philadelphia, who was the proprietor of a large patent of land lying on both sides of the Susquehanna and on which the village is built.  Mr. Bingham had made some liberal donations opt the villager, and General Whitney was his agent.  In sacrificing the Indian name, (though Chenango is still retained for the town), much beauty was lost and annoyance occasioned in the constant interpolation by strangers of the letter p.

Our distant friends will discover, we hope, in this etiology, their error, and avoid it for the future.

The first white man who made a permanent settlement in the village, was Captain Joseph Leonard in 1787.  He moved from the valley of the Wyoming - his wife and two children, following the windings of the Susquehanna in a canoe rowed by a hired man, and he keeping the shore with his horses.  The information which led to his removal to this place was derived from an Indian Trader by the name of Amos Draper.  The "poor Indian" then smoked his calumet in his quiet wigwam on the shore - and hunted the bounding deer with his unerring rifle on the mountains.  But his day of trails had come. The "white Man' had invaded his solitude. 

Vital Records, Broome (1858) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Union News, Union, NY, June 3, 1858

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 1st, 1858, at the residence of W.S. Smith, Esq, by Rev. Mr. Honrigan, Thomas W. Clark, Esq. of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Maria [Dwyer] second daughter of the late George Dwyer, Esq., Ireland.

Union News, Union, NY, June 10, 1858

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's father, in the town of Lisle, Broome Co., N.Y. June 3, 1858, by Rev. D.A. Shepard of Waverly, Edward D. Rosie(?) United States Navy and Helen M. Adams daughter of Mr. Adams of Lisle.

Death

On the 5th of May last at Cannon River, Minnesota, John Chambers son of Mr. Benjamin Chambers of Union, Broome Co. N.Y. aged 21 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Union News, Union, NY, June 24, 1858

Marriage

In Maine [Broome Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by N.W. Fastman, Esq. Jarome Brown of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Emelie(?) Howard of Glen Valley.

Death

In the town of Maine, Broome Co. N.Y., June 18, 1858, Mrs. Betsy [Smith] wife of Samuel M. Smith, aged 64 years.

The deceased was a native of Meridith Bridge, N.H. from which place with her husband she moved to the town of Union, Broome County about forty years ago.  She shared fully the fortunes and vicissitudes of the early settlement of the place in which she died and nobly performed her duty to her God, humanity and to her family who now deeply mourn the loss of a loved companion and the best of mothers.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, april 11, 1879

Marriages

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] April 2, by Rev. J.W. Ainsworth, Richard Crandall of Milford Center and Annie Squires of Milford.

In Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], April 2, by Rev. H. Denton, Truman S. Banker and Eline Merrill both of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] April 9, by Rev. J.H. Robinson, R.R. Dibble of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Ada Stevens of Delhi.

At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. C.C. Williams, Irving H. Pride of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Callie L. Brooks.

Deaths

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], April 6, Jacob Schutt aged 85 years.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], April 4, Hugh Clark, aged 72 years.

In Middletown, April 5, Hon. Warren Dimmick aged about 71 years.  He was one of the Members of Assembly from Delaware Co. in 1857.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 8th, Bridget [Hynes] wife of Patrick Hynes, aged 33 years.

The death of Mrs. Patrick Hynes removes a very excellent woman, a devoted and prudent mother.  She died suddenly Monday night and was buried in Albany [Albany Co. NY] Wednesday afternoon. The funeral here was largely attended by both catholics and protestants.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 3d, Infant child [Couse] of James Couse.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] April   4, Abijah Adams aged 76 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] April 2, William Duggleby aged 75 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] April 6, Mrs. Jennette Taylor aged 75 years.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] April 6, Ida Williams aged 48 years.

At Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] April 8, Israel Snyder aged 63 years.

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] April 9th, Miss Nellie Harris aged 21 years.

T.J. Cole of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] died suddenly while transacting business in his store.

Har---- VanBuren an old man of Charlotteville [Schoharie Co. NY], died while walking in the street.

Mrs. Walter Elliott near Andes [Delaware Co. NY] died a few days since of starvation after refusing food for 21 days.

Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY:  George A. Chamberlain of this town, died of pleurisy last Saturday night.  Funeral services will occur at his former place of residence in Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday of the present week.  Mr. C. was a respected citizen and had lived to the advance age of 83 years.

Judge Hamilton W. Robinson of New York, a summer resident and large property owner at Worcester in this county [Otsego Co. NY], died Monday.  He was born in Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], graduated from Union College and read law with John VanBuren, in Albany.  During the latter's term of Attorney General, Mr. Robinson was his deputy.  From 1848 to 1858, the deceased was a law partner of Mr. VanBuren in New York. Afterward he was associated with Mr. Scribner, a native of Middleburgh.  In 1870, Mr. Robinson was elected judge of the Superior Court in New York for a term of 14 years.  Judge Daly of the Common Pleas is a son-in-law of the late Judge Robinson.  For several summers past these gentlemen have lived in Worcester and often brought with them many lawyers and judges of distinction. The remains of Judge Robinson reached Worcester yesterday.  He was 64 years of age.  Mrs. Robinson was thrown from a carriage at Worcester in 1867 and killed.

Vital Records, Madison (1817), Chenango (1839) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY May 14, 1817

Marriage

On the 4th inst. by Mason Harris, Esq. Maj. Stephen Lee to Miss Betsey Cherry all of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 28, 1817

Death

At Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 22d inst. Capt. Leonard Kellogg senior editor of the Manlius Times in the 36th year of his age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1839

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. A. Wheelock, Dr. S.C. Gibson to Miss Martha R. Hall all of this town.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. L. A. Barrows, Mr. T.H. Matteson of Geneva [Ontario/Seneca Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth [Merrell] daughter of E.E. Merrell of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 3, 1839

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday last, Mr. Hascal Ransford aged 73 years.

Mr. R. was one of the earliest settlers in Norwich.  This section of the country was a wilderness when he took up his abode in it.  He lived to witness and aid much in making the vast improvements which now everywhere surround us.  He was industrious and frugal and upright in all his dealings.  In the early history of the county, he was elected to the Assembly and honestly and faithfully discharged the duties of the office.  He once kept the post office of this town at his residence one mile north of this village.  He left not an enemy but died at peace with all men - at peace with his Maker - an honest man and a Christian.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 24, 1839

Death

A little girl by the name of Boyden aged 6 years of Irish parents, fell into the canal just below the lock in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last and was drowned.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 31, 1839

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by The Rev. Mr. Sperry, Mr. Nathan Parker, Jr. of this town to Miss Betsey M. Gage formerly of Enfield, New Hampshire.

The office of the Telegraph was bountifully remembered at the time of the transmission of the above notice for publication.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 26th inst. by the Rev. D.A. Shepard, the Rev. H.H. Winter late of Germany to Miss Clarrissa Bement of this village.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Abbott, Mr. William H. Linckln to Miss Sarah Harrison.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 1, 1879

Marriage

In St. Mary's Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] April 23d by the Rev. Father Hughs, with High Mass, Owen Ruddy to Miss Mary A. Kinney of Cooperstown, NY.

Deaths

In the town of Middlefield (Bowerstown) [Otsego Co. NY] April 26, Mrs. Rosanna Palmer aged 75 years.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] April 23d, Mrs. William Luther aged 82 years.

At Gotham N.H. April 23d, Miss Zilpha A. Stiles sister of Mrs. J.G. Wight of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY]

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] April 24th, 1879, Michael R. McDonough in the 34th year of his age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] April 19, Isabella [Warner] wife of Timothy Warner, aged 54 years.

At West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], April 16th Hiram D. Faulkner aged 86 years and 4 months.

In Schenevus N.Y. [Otsego Co.] April 19th, Matilda [Fredenburg] wife of Charles Fredenburg, aged 47 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 11, Tryphena [Potter] relict of the late Caleb Potter, aged 73 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] April 1st, Mrs. Ann Wetmore aged 82 years.

In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] April 6, James J. Allen aged 66 years.

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At Landsdown, New Jersey, April 22d, after a painful and protracted illness, borne with unfaltering resignation to the Divine will, Helen Stewart Bowers Hoyt, eldest daughter of Sarah C. and the late Captain Moses Hoyt.

Those who knew the deceased will remember her as the kind, gentle, benevolent and self-sacrificing friend ever ministering to the welfare of others, though quite oblivious of her own.  The Presbyterian Church, of which she had been a member many years, will mourn the loss of one of its most valued ornaments, but Heaven will gain a new treasure.

"Bright be the palace of thy soul, / No lovelier spirit than thine / E'er burst from its mortal control, / In the orbs of the blessed to shine."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1833 & 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 12, 1833

Marriages

In Amsterdam, Montgomery Co. [NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wood, Dr. Robert T. Paine, of West Galway [Fulton Co. NY], to Miss Cynthia A. [Davis] daughter of Col. John P. Davis of the former place.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Levi Stewart, Esq. Mr. Asa Gould of th is village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Eunice Campbell of the former place.

Death

The unpleasant office devolves upon us, says the N.Y. Commercial, of announcing the death of the venerable and estimable Dr. John R.B. Rogers of this city [NYC].  Dr. R. was one of the few patriots of the revolutionary stock who yet lingered amongst us.  He was a surgeon in the Pennsylvania line of the Revolutionary army, and after the close of the contest, he settled in Philadelphia, where he practiced his profession for several years.  From thence he removed to this city, where he has resided ever since.  He was a son of the Rev. Dr. Rogers, formerly for a long period pastor of the Water St. church and also of the Brick church in Beekman St. then included in the same ecclesiastical charge. The deceased was long eminent in his profession, and was for many years health officer of the port.  Since his retirement from that office, about 20 years ago, he has attended but little to his profession.  He was a man of great purity of life and clearness of intellect and a more patriotic heart never throbbed in the bosom of humanity.  His mind wandered not a moment until the last hour and his exit was characterized by that tranquility and peace of mind which marks the close of a life well spent in the discharge of all the duties of a good citizen and a devout Christian.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 26, 1833

Death

At Jamestown, Chautauqua Co. [NY] on the 16th instant, Nathaniel Hawks, Esq. Attorney at Law, formerly a resident of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co NY], and son of James Hawks, Esq of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], aged about 25 years.

The news of the sudden death of this young man has cast a gloom over the countenances of the extended circle of his friends here and again teaches them the admonitory lesson that neither youth or health nor strength of constitution can ward off the shaft of the destroyer.

The deceased had just established himself in business under favorable auspices and his sudden removal is a source of poignant regret and grief to his numerous relatives and friends.  He had many ardent friends; no enemies; the universal regret expressed by all on hearing of his death is his best eulogy.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 7, 1879

Deaths

DANIELS:  At Wacousta, Clinton Co. Mich. April 17th, Ada L. [Daniels] daughter of Lyman I. and Sarah M. Daniels, aged 6 months and 14 days.

ROCKWELL:  On Monday, last week, a telegram was received in this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] from Harvey W. Rockwell of Rome, Oneida County [NY] announcing the death of his wife [Mary Moore Rockwell] which occurred on Sunday night.  She will be remembered as Miss Mary Moore, daughter of Chester Moore, deceased.

News Item

The exciting topic of conversation here is the result of the coroner's jury at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] in the case of Miss Elizabeth Belden whose death was caused by abortion, at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], under the treatment of Dr. Meacham of that place, who, it was charged, was in the employ of Mr. C.F. Horton, one of our respectable citizens, a prominent member of the Baptist church and the Superintendent of its Sunday school, at whose house Miss Belden had been staying during the past winter.  Dr. Meacham having left the country, Mr. H. is held in the sum of $5,000 to await the action of the Grand jury of Chenango County.  Reports of the investigation by the coroner are found in the Chenango Union and Telegraph.

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The village of Guilford, Chenango County, is just now somewhat excited over the death of Miss Elizabeth Belden.  She died in Bainbridge on Friday, April 25th, and as her residence was Guilford, she was taken to that place for burial.  But the facts of the case looked so suspicious that the Coroner, Mr. Spencer, concluded that an inquest should be held.  He took charge of the body, summoned a jury, and proceeded to investigate the matter.  An autopsy of the body was made by Dr. Avery of Norwich which plainly showed that the woman was a victim of an abortion which caused her death.

The Oxford Times says:  The Coroner is determined to make a thorough investigation and, in all probability, the guilty parties will be apprehended and brought to justice.  There are many rumors afloat and names coupled with this terrible crime which might be given, but we are in duty bound to withhold them until after the conclusion of the inquest.  The deceased was aged 34 years and has two sisters and a brother living in Guilford.

Norwich, April 30:  The jury at Guilford, in the case of Elizabeth Belden, concluded its labors today. The greater portion of the evidence is kept secret by the officials, but it is understood that in her dying statement the woman implicated Dr. I.D. Meacham of Bainbridge and Chas. F. Horton, a young farmer of Butternuts, Otsego County [NY].  the jury returned a verdict that Miss Belden's death was caused by Dr. Meacham and C.F. Horton. These parties are held to appear before the Grand Jury.

Vital Records, Chenango (1823 & 1879) & Delaware (1831) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 9, 1823

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mrs. Rebecca Hunt, wife of Mr. Luther Hunt, AEt. 60 years.

At Saratoga [Saratoga Co. NY], on Saturday the 22d ult. of a consumption, Mrs. Lucy Burnap wife of Mr. Abijah Burnap, formerly of Windham, Vt in the 36th year of her age.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 14, 1823

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday last, of consumption, Mr. Darius Boyden of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County [NY] in the 26 year of his age.

At Leyden, Ms. Richard Corss Esq former Editor of the Northern Whig.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 2d of May inst. the Hon. Joseph Spencer of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], aged thirty-three years and four months.  Mr. Spencer was a distinguished member of the Senate of this state; possessed a sound and discriminating mind, highly cultivated by study, and rendered useful by being united with moral purity of character. The elevated stations which he has for a number of years occupied, is the surest proof of the estimation in which he was held by his fellow citizens.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 28, 1823

Marriage

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday last, by Elder Nathan Noyes, Mr. Hiram Snow to Miss Sarah Stafford both of that town.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 7, 1831

Marriages

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Page, Mr. Ambrose M. Barber to Miss Betsey Dudley.

In Hancock [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday, the 24th ult. by Jonas Lakin, Esq. Mr. William Lakin to Mis Sophia Wheeler, daughter of the late Mr. Royal Wheeler.

In Philadelphia by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, Andrew Jackson, Jr., Esq. son of the President of the United States, to Miss Sarah [Yorke] daughter of the late Peter Yorke, Esq. of that city.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 14, 1831

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 11th instant, after a protracted illness of several years, which she bore with more than ordinary fortitude and resignation, Miss Polly Hollister daughter of Mr. David Hollister.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 28, 1831

Marriage

In Ballston, Saratoga Co. [NY] on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Harris, Mr. Bradford Kingsley, Jun. of Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] late of Franklin in this county [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Green of the former place.

Deaths

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday last, Abijah Seely, Esq. aged about 65 years.

In the same town yesterday [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY] yesterday, Miss Hannah Edgerton daughter of Erastus Edgerton, Esq. in the 18th year of her age.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 19, 1879

Marriage

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  A quiet wedding occurred in our village at the Congregational parsonage Thursday evening last.  the parties were Eber Terwilliger a nephew of W. Terwilliger to Miss Etna A. [Johnson] daughter of Simon Johnson of "Sapbush."  The ceremonies were performed by Rev. T.H. Griffith and were witnessed by relatives of the contracting parties. They departed on evening train.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 22, 1879

Marriage

BARNES - ARNOLD:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] o Wednesday, the 19th by Rev. L.C. Hayes at the residence of the bride's father, Edward Arnold, E.R. Barnes and Miss Julia L. Arnold all of Norwich.

Brilliant Wedding:  On Wednesday evening, a very agreeable and happy event occurred at the residence of Edward Arnold, some four miles east of this village.  The occasion being the marriage of his daughter Julia, to E.R. Barnes of this town.  Rev. L.C. Hayes was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony was performed, an elegant supper was served to which the large number of guests assembled did ample justice.  There were quite a number from our village in attendance to bestow their congratulations upon the happy pair.  The recipient of some very elegant substantial and valuable presents.  We understand that they will make no wedding tour, and they departed at once for the home prepared by the husband for his happy bride.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 1, 1871

Marriages

At Potter's Hotel in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25th by Rev. J.W. Mevis, John Phelps of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Arvilla Webster of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place, and by the same, Harvey H. Hand to Miss Amelia Fitch both of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

At So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Frederick D. Randall of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Augusta Hilt of New Berlin.

At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] January 11th, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Hiram E. Wood to Ella A. Sherwood both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride, Jan. 18 by Rev. R. F. Williams, James L. Pearsall of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Mary E. [Westcott] daughter of Harvey Westcott of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 24th by Rev. Peter Scramling, Seymour Crandall to Mary [Scramling] daughter of the officiating clergyman.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 24th by Rev. R.W. Peebles, Harvey Brown to Miss Maryette C. Pond both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. R.W. Peebles, Jan. 18th, Gilbert H. Chittenden to Miss Mary E. Hyatt both of Otego.

At Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 23d by Rev. A. Thomas, Asbury Parish of Grinnell, Iowa, to Miss Elvia J. Brown of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25th, by Rev. A. Griffin, Wm. M. Rogers to Miss Helen M. Mastin both of Otego.

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Caroline [Fellows] wife of Maj. O.D. Fellows in the 71st year of her age.

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 25th, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams relict of Joseph Williams, aged 74 years, 9 months and 14 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 8, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's mother in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st ult. by Rev. Wm. Church, Loren F. Krill to Miss Lilla P. Maxson.

At the residence of the bride, Jan. 25th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Edwin Gaylord of Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emma J. Wallace of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 13th, Chauncey L. Brown in the 72d year of his age.  He fell asleep in Jesus.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of her son-in-law, H.K. Jarvis, Jan 13th, Mrs. Fanny Bliss relict of the late Jesse Bliss, Esq. of Hartwick [Otsego co. NY] aged 74 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 26, Isaac Peet aged 82 years.  He was one of the pioneer settlers on Oneonta Creek and resided there for 70 years.

Death of David Kelso, Esq.  This gentleman - one of the most highly respected citizens of Otsego County [NY] died at his residence in Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. aged about 70 years.  His loss will be severely felt by the entire community in which he had spent so many years of an upright and useful life.

Christian Brown, an old and respected citizen of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], was driving cattle across the track on Monday Jan. 30th and all had crossed but one, when the western bound train - due at that time - came in sight, and he, thinking the cow had not time to cross, endeavored to hinder her from the attempt.  Naturally she endeavored to cross, he using all his powers to obstruct her passage, when just as the engine came opposite, the cow ran against or pushed him on the track.  He was badly injured, having one leg crushed and terribly mangled otherwise.  He died within six hours after the occurrence.  Monitor

Morris Chronicle Morris, NY, February 15, 1871

Marriages

At Potter's Hotel in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13th by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Earl H. Davis to Miss Emma M. Cutler both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

We take the following from the Utica Herald:  Married - Jan. 21 at Plainfield, Otsego County [NY] at the residence of Robert Evans by H.R. Williams, Joseph Copas to Miss Jane Rowland.  This couple were married in Plainfield, Otsego County, partook of wedding dinner in Winfield, Herkimer County [NY] took tea in Bridgewater, Oneida County [NY] and were all the time under one roof.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 22, 1871

Marriages

At Bridgewater [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 17th by Rev. W.H. Harrington, Chas. W. Stevenson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Malvina Witter of Brookfield [Morris Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 14th by Rev. J. W. Mevis Eugene L. Phillips to Miss Elphene A. Holden both of Morris.

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13th, by H. Brown, John A. Myers to Miss Jennie A. Caulkins all of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

At West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 12th by Rev. S. Martin, Emules A. Reynolds to Miss Eillie D. Lavanway all of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 9th inst. after an illness of five years, Mrs. Amelia D. [Byram] wife of Dr. E. P. Byram, aged 57 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 15th, Willis S. [Bresee] only son of Andrew and Ann F. Bresee, aged 1 year and 10 months.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 3d, Marion K. [Babcock] ag'd 1 year 1 month and 29 days.

In Vineland, N.J. Jan. 19th, Ethan Ellen in the 55th year of his age.  Mr. Allen was formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Amos Sweet aged 59 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, October 24, 1872

Marriages

SPONENBURG - EHLE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 17, by Rev. R.C. Fox, Mr. W.A. Sponenburg and Miss Elizabeth Ehle all of Oneida.

COE - WASHBURNE:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 23, by Rev. A.J. Canfield, Mr. Lewis E. Coe and Miss Mary L. Washburne both of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY].

PERKINS - KINGSLEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 16, by Rev. Dr. Harvey, Mr. Charles S. Perkins of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Alice C. Kingsley of Hamilton.

THROOP - SHERMAN:  In Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 16, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. Lucian F Throop and Miss Mary J. Sherman both of Hubbardsville.

STARR - TILLINGHAST:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 15, by Rev. H.F. Dudley Mr. Frederick W. Starr of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Miss Emma B. Tillinghast, daughter of Bradley Tillinghast, Esq.

HUNGERFORD - SLOCUM:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 15, by Rev. H.F. Dudley, Mr. Harvey Hungerford of Minneapolis Minn. and Miss Martha J. Slocum daughter of Wm. H. Slocum of Eaton.

DUNHAM - HAUGHTON:  In Bay City, Mich. Oct. 2 by Rev. Mr. Knickerbocker, Mr. F.W. Dunham of Bay City, and Miss Mary S. Haughton formerly of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

CLARK - CLARK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 14, at the residence of the bride's father, Ransom F. Clark, by the Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Henry R. Clark of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Miss Ella D. Clark of DeRuyter.

FLETCHER - USHER:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 12, by Rev. Jas. H. McGahen, Mr. John F. Fletcher and Miss Ida M. Usher all of South Hamilton.

LASELLE - WEDGE:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. George S. Laselle of Lebanon, and Miss Florence D Wedge of the same place.

TOMPKINS - VAN HOUSEN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 10, by Rev. Dr. Harvey, Mr. Myron Tompkins and Miss Harriet Eva Van Housen all of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY].

HAZZARD - BARBER:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 21, at the residence of C.H. White, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Wm. T. Hazzard and Miss Mary E. Barber both of Lebanon.

Deaths

DONNELLY:  Near Oneida Valley [Madison Co. NY], Emma E. [Donnelly] daughter of Peter and Sarah Donnelly, aged 5 years and 1 month.

KILHAM:  In Turin, Lewis Co. [NY] Oct. 8, Sarah Taylor Kilham wife of Soloman Kilham and mother of our townsman, Hon. L.C. Kilham, in the 75th year of her age.

BARUS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] at the residence of his son-in-law Wm.Cooley, Oliver Barus in the 91st year of his age.

BROMLEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 15, at the residence of his son-in-law, M. Francis, Mr. John Bromley, aged 89 years.

HARRISON:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 13, Charles Freemont, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison, aged 15 years, 1 month and 14 days.

BLAKESLEE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 14, Ruth [Blakeslee] widow of the late Eld. D. Blakeslee.

SHERMAN: In Erieville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 12, Richard Sherman aged 90 years and 6 months.

HAYWARD:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 10, after a brief illness, Mr. Thomas Hayward in his 79th year.

KING:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Oct. 18, Herbert E. King aged 30 years, 5 months and 15 days.

Oriskany Falls, Oneida Co. NY: Herbert E. King died at his residence on Friday, the 18th, aged 30 years, 5 months and 15 days.  Such is the brief announcement that brings grief and aching void to the hearts of many.  The heart that once beat with love to all, envy to none, has ceased its throbbing forever.  Consumption, that dreadful disease, hurried him to a premature grave, and his spirit to realms of everlasting peace and joy.  Our village deeply regrets his untimely death and tender our sympathy to his wife in this hour of her sad bereavement.

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On Saturday night last a sad accident occurred about six miles this side of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the N.Y.&O. Midland RR, by which Robert Wheeler, a young man about 21 years of age lost his life.  Mr. Wheeler was employed as brakeman on a freight train, which position he has held for some time.  On that night, when a few miles north of Norwich, he was riding in the engine, when suddenly the engine, tender and one car broke loose from the rest of the train.  After the engine slackened, the unfortunate man went back and took his position for coupling the train, when the engine backed up sufficiently.  It being quite dark the brakeman did not discover that one of the bumpers had been broken from one of the cars and when they came together they crushed him in so severe a manner that he fell into the hands of the fireman and expired in a few moments after the accident. The young man boarded at Mrs. Randall's on Lake St., Oneida [Madison Co. NY].  His body was brought to this village on Sunday morning and placed in a vault to await the arrival of his parents who reside at Carthage, Jefferson Co. [NY] where the body will be taken for burial. As Dr. Carpenter is absent, a coroner was summoned from Chittenango on Monday and an inquest held over the body.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 27, 1879

Marriages

RINDGE - WHEELER:  At the home of the bride's parents at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Feb. 25th, 1879, by Rev. Charles --ake, Mr. Jerome D. Rindge of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss A. Cora Wheeler of the former place.

HUNTLY - NEWTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 16th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Amos A. Huntley of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mercella W. Newton of Norwich.

BARNES - ARNOLD:  At the residence of the bride's father, Edward Arnold, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 19th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. E.R. Barnes to Miss Julia L. Arnold all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HOUSE- SHERMAN:  At the residence of D. Campbell in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 23d by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. Leonard House to Miss Flora A. Sherman, both of Norwich.

TOBEY - NEWTON:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 13th, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Mr. Zacheus Tobey, Jr. of Morris to Miss Vina H. Newton of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

BROWN - SANFORD:  By Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. J. Henry Brown of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida E. Sanford of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

GATES - BECKWITH:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 29th by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. John W. Gates to Miss Cora M. Beckwith of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

HUMPHREY - UTTER:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th(?) by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Austin N. Humphrey of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Minnie D. Utter of the former place.

Deaths

PRITCHARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d Mr. David J. Pritchard aged 42 years.

SNOW:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th, from injuries received by the falling of a tree, Mr. Nelson Snow aged about 30 years.

PARCELLE:  In Morris, Otsego Co. N.Y. Feb. 25th, 1879, Mr. Isaac B. Parcelle in the 53d year of his age.  He leaves a wife, with whom he had lived upwards of sixty years and eight children - four sons and four daughters.  He was the father of A.M. Parcelle and Mrs. I. W. Skinner of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

MILLER:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 3d, of paralysis, Minerva C. [Miller] aged 72 years.

WOLCOTT:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 16th, Mr. Harlow Wolcott aged 27 years.

WHEELER:  At the County House in Preston Feb 23d Mr. Ephraim Wheeler aged about 68 years, formerly of Lincklaen.

COOK:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19th, Miss Hattie A. Cook aged 21 years.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  Miss Hattie Cook, daughter of Alonzo Cook, died at the residence of her parents on Wednesday last.  Hattie was a young lady respected and esteemed by all who knew her, and her sudden death is much lamented.

BRIGGS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 17th, Mr. Rufus Briggs aged 72 years.

NEWITT:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 19th, Sally [Newitt] widow of the late John Newitt aged 76 years.

BUMP:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 19th Julia C. [Bump] widow of the late Marcus Bump, aged 75 years.

WAITE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 31st Frankie [Waite] infant son of Frederick and Mary Waite.

PRITCHARD:  David J. Pritchard died at his residence in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday the 22d inst. aged forty-two years.  Deceased was formerly an engineer on the Midland Railroad, but last season he left for the southwest and obtained a situation on a railroad in New Mexico.  Here he was stricken with paralysis, when his father-in-law, Henry Hansen, went to him and took him to his home in St. Joseph, Missouri. But Pritchard was anxious to rejoin his family, who still reside here, and on Wednesday he reached home, accompanied by Mr. Hanson.  Pneumonia set in and on Saturday he died.  He is well spoken of by his associates and acquaintances and his afflicted family have the sympathies of the community.

ANGELL:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Angell, living about two miles south from this village, died last week, and her funeral occurred Tuesday.  She had been unwell for a long time. She was fully prepared to go, however, as she had lived a consistent Christian life and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  Such a reputation is more precious than silver or gold.  Mrs. A. was the mother of James Angell of this village.

WORMWOOD: New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Wormwood aged 77 years, died at the residence of James Haight, Tuesday afternoon last.

JAQUES:  The Fairfield (Iowa) Ledger of the 5th inst. contains the following announcement of the death of Mrs. Q.W. Jaques of that city, a daughter of Thomas Johnson, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and sister to Mrs. Elmore Sharpe of this place:

"A sad bereavement has fallen on the family of A.Q. Jaques, our new County Clerk, in the death of his wife, which occurred Sunday evening.  Mrs. Jaques had been a sufferer from consumption for several years and since the removal of the family to this city had been confined to her room nearly all the time.   For a day or two preceding her death she had appeared much better, and her sudden demise was quite unexpected. As a friend and neighbor, she was held in high esteem and her loss will be deeply felt inside the family circle. The remains were taken to Abingdon, Monday, for interment."

Note:  Elizabeth Cornelia (Johnson) Jaques, d. 2 Feb. 1879, 32y, wife of Anthony Wayne Jaques (m. Apr 5, 1867); Findagrave.com, memorial #85240750.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriage

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  An unusual happy event, in which the young people of our place largely participated was the first anniversary of the marriage of mine esteemed host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Hollister, at their residence, Friday evening, Feb'y 14th.  Rev. I.M. Ely read an excellent article he had prepared upon the "duties of a good housewife."  It was quite interesting and amusing.  After the guests had extended their congratulations, the order of refreshments was announced.  After the "inner self" had been satisfied with the many good things, our social propensities were awakened, which could not be otherwise in the hands of the genial host and hostess, and the hours flew rapidly by, are we were aware.  The event will linger long in the memory of those present that evening and it is our desire that the declining years of their conjugal bliss may ever be as bright and happy as their first anniversary, in which none join more heartly than [the correspondent, Zar].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 22, 1879

Deaths

SMITH:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst., Mrs. Hannah L. Smith aged 73 years and 7 months.

COOK:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst., Miss Hattie A. [Cook] daughter of Alonzo Cook, aged 21 years.

YOUNG:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Charlotte F. Young aged 76 years and 3 months.

On Monday of this week, the funeral of Mrs. Young was held at the F.B. Church.  Rev. James Chambers preached an excellent sermon from the text "We all do fade as a leaf."  Mrs. Young was the mother of Mrs. Albert Whitney of this place.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 27, 1879

Marriages

ALCOTT - GREGORY: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19th by Rev. F.B. Lewis, Mr. Edwin W. Alcott to Miss Jennie E .Gregory, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

HUMPHREY - UTTER:  Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY:  Hard times doesn't affect the young people. Miss Minnie Utter and Austin Humphrey were united "for better or worse" one day last week. The young couple have our fervent wishes for future joy and happiness.

Deaths

COOLY:  At South Norwalk, Conn., Jan. 29, 1879, of inflammation of the bowels, Mrs. H.M. Cooly eldest daughter of Ezra Stiles, formerly of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].

CLEVELAND:  In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] Feb. 20, 1879, Mrs. Julia A. Cleveland formerly of Bainbridge, aged 72 years.

CHAMBERS:  A lady by the name of Sally Chambers, an inmate of the Broome County Poor House, recently died, at the advanced age of 107 years.

ALGER:  A report was current a few weeks since that Ezra Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] family was killed in an encounter with a Delaware County [NY] deputy sheriff, last November.  It turns out that he was seriously injured but not killed.  He soon after departed for Kansas where he died on the 20th of January from his wounds.

News Items

We are informed that J.T. Hummell a former merchant of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and who is well remembered by the inhabitants of the Charlotte Valley [Delaware Co. NY] as a man guilty of an act which alone would place him among savages, 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.  Hummell had many friends while he was in the mercantile business and was considered as being an active businessman, but like many others he became a victim to bad habits and has reaped his reward at the hands of an indignant people.  It should be remembered that the "Lone Star State" is the place for people of his stamp. We could not say what ever became of the girl he eloped with, but it is not at all likely he lived with her long.  Charlotte Valley News

Hummel was well known in this section as quite a noted auctioneer.  The Unadilla Times of this week denies there being any truth in the above statement as his friends there have news direct from him to the contrary.

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Our Businessmen - H.C. Weller, Esq.

Sidney Plains, Delaware County, NY

It is a strange and almost an unaccountable circumstance that of late years, the general business of our place is wholly conducted by those who but a short time since were strangers and unknown to this community.  And it is also remarkable that out of the first long line of ancestral lineage not any of the settlers have really a representative in the business circles of this town.

Mr. H.C. Weller, Esq, whose name we have placed at the head of this article is now what may be properly termed the oldest resident businessman living in this village.  He was born at Norwich, Chenango Co. [NY] Feb. 25, 1826.  His father Hiram Weller was an old resident of Norwich and carried on the tin and hardware business for a number of years and was favorably known as one of the honorable and enterprising businessmen of the place.  Mr. H.C. Weller worked in the shop of his father until he had passed his 18th year, when his health becoming impaired, he sought a change of climate by visiting Germany where he spent one season in company off Capt. Paul Latham of Norwich, traveling over the "province" and visiting many places of interest.  On his return home he once more engaged in his former occupation with renewed health and also engaged in the foundry business, in which he continued for 15 years.  He was married in 1849 to Miss Martha Hopkins daughter of Frederick Hopkins, Esq., one of the prominent citizens fo Norwich.

In 1860 having closed out the foundry business, he went to Richmond, Virginia, and other points South and West prospecting for one season, when he returned east, and spent the winter in New York.  But in the spring of [1861], he entered the employment of the United States and was assigned a position in Missouri where he had the supervision of the erection of telegraphic lines for the use of the government, protected by the United States troops.  In 1863 he returned home to Norwich where he remained for two years, and in the spring of 1865 he came to Sidney Plains and purchased the David Johnston farm about one mile east of this village, where he remined for two years, when he exchanged his farm for a residence and grocery store in this place, where he conducted the grocery business for three years, and in '68 transferred the grocery into that of the drug business, in which he still continues.  

His father died in Oct. 1851 aged 53 years. His mother died Aug. 26th, 1875, in the 76th year of her age.  Mr. Weller was early connected with the Masonic Lodge in Norwich and of which he is still a member, and by his good deportment soon gained the confidence of our townsmen, and was appointed to the important position of Railroad Commissioner, which office he retained for nearly four years, and during his tenure of office that the Sidney bonds for the building of the Albany and Susquehanna Rail Road were sold at the auspicious moment, when they "went at par."  Mr. Weller having resigned his position as Railroad commissioner was elected Supervisor of the town, the duties of which he discharged with credit and ability.

Mr. Weller has two children, a son and daughter.  The latter was married some five years ago to Mr. D.M. Bowers and now resides in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY].  The son remains in the store with his father and is also interested as a poultry fancier, in keeping and breeding blooded fowls, of which he  has different varieties.  But his greatest favorites are the "Plymouth Rocks."  

Mr. Weller is possessed of a kind and charitable disposition and is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need or give in aid any assistance which may be productive of good to the community.  In person, Mr. Weller stands six feet high and is well proportioned weighing 180 lbs and is possessed of a good address and is one well calculated to make friends.  His features are open and well defined, and he wears his whiskers, which are dark, close cut, and which with his hair are interwoven with those silvery threads that betokens coming age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 5, 1879

Marriages

SCHOONOVER - LAMPHERE:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. S.C. Folton, Mr. William H. Schoonover to Miss Martha E Lamphere both of Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

IRELAND - MINER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19th, by Rev. P. Griffin, Mr. Arvine L. Ireland of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ettie F. Miner of Guilford.

WADE - SMITH:  At the Half-Way House on 25th Feb. by Rev. D.E. Loveridge Mr. Henry L. Wade to Miss Addie Smith both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

WADE - BASSETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th by Rev. D.R. Loveridge, Mr. Harris Wade to Miss Anna E. Bassett both of Norwich

Deaths

LANDERS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mr. Benajah Landers aged 71 years.

Mr. Benajah Landers died at his residence in this village on Saturday evening after an illness of a week of the prevailing disease pneumonia.  His funeral will take place today at 10-1/2 o'clock a.m. at the house.

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PALMER:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], March 3d, Mr. Samuel M. Palmer aged 76 years.

Mr. Samuel Palmer, for many years a popular landlord at Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], and formerly proprietor of the Park hotel in this village, died at his residence on Albany Street, Monday afternoon. The remains are to be taken to Oriskany Falls for interment today.

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SCALLEN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Mr. Nicholas Scallan aged 69 years.

Mr. Nicholas Scallan, who died on the 27th ult was a son of the late Laurence Scallan of Wexford City, Ireland, and came to America 24 years ago and for many years lived with his brother-in-law, Mr. John Redmond, but lately with his niece Mrs. Keyes.  He was by birth and by nature a gentleman, well educated and of refined tastes, perfectly unassuming in manner and courteous to all, gaining the esteem and sincere friendship of all who knew him.  He has had a full share of life's sunny as well as the darker hours, yet in all reverses of fortune "kept the faith" and maintained the dignity of a Christian.  In his last illness, short, but often marked by excruciating pain, he was patient and considerate for others.  His funeral was held in St. Joseph's Catholic Chruch and Rev. Father Harrigan, the celebrant, in well chosen words, bore testimony to the virtues and graces of his friend. The services were very impressive, the music instrumental and vocal of the choir from St. Patrick's Church, Norwich, touched all hearts with its solemn pathos, and was a fitting tribute to the deceased.

"Let the lifeless body rest; / He is gone who was its guest."

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DELAVAN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 24th Abagail E. [Delavan] wife of Mr. Nathan Delavan, aged 67 years.

The startling news of the death of this estimable lady cast a sudden gloom over the entire community.  She was the second daughter of the late Samuel A. Smith and has always resided in the town of Guilford.  She was one of the first members of the Episcopal Church, which was organized upwards of forty years ago.  Her sunny, happy disposition made her home attractive to all around her, and many will remember her kind and friendly advice given from a true heart.  She lived to see a family of children grown, who were respectful and devoted to a Christian mother.

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MEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 24th, Mr. Isleton Mead aged 85 years.

LEWIS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 27th Permelia H. [Lewis] wife of W.B. Lewis and daughter of the late Peleg Ashcraft, aged 24 years.

SQUIRES:  In New York, Feb. 15th(?) Mr. Robert [Hobart?] Squires son of the late Charles Squires of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 61 years.

SMITH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 13th(?), Hannah L. [Smith] widow of Rufus C. Smith, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 78 years.

TERRILL:  The first death at the Soldiers' Home in Bath [Steuben Co. NY], occurred on the 15th inst.  The veteran who has gone to his rest was William O.Terrill, formerly a member of the 32d New York Volunteers, who died of consumption, twenty-six days after his admission to the home.  He was by trade a printer and commences his apprenticeship in this office [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] in 1846 working about two years.

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A singular and fatal accident occurred on Tuesday last week, near Lewis' mill, a mile east from East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  Nelson Snow, John Ryan and William Burdick were engaged in falling trees on the side of a ravine and wishing the trees to fall in a certain direction they used ropes and tackle block, attached to trees standing near.  In hauling upon a heavy tree, the rope broke, when Ryan and Burdick ran to escape the threatened danger, missing their companion, they returned to the spot, where they found him lying near a stump, some twenty feet from where he was standing when the accident occurred.  Whether the block struck him or whether he was caught by the rope and thrown against the stump is not known.  He was shockingly mangled, the left side of his head and face being crushed in, the left shoulder and arm broken and his body otherwise bruised.  Snow was unconscious and was at once conveyed to his home.  Physicians were summoned who found the unfortunate man past help.  He remained unconscious for about two hours, when he died.  all speak foo Mr. Snow as an industrious, honest man.  His age was about thirty years, and he leaves a wife, whom he married a few months since.

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Died at Newark Valley, Tioga Co. N.Y., Oct. 27th, 1878, Joel Smith, aged 96 years, 10 months and 18 days.  The subject of this notice was born in the town of Southington, Hartford Co. Conn. Dec. 9th, 1781. At the early age of seven years, his mother died, leaving him without that care which only a mother can bestow.  He left home at an early age to learn the trade of a cooper, serving three years without pay.  By this time he began to develop those traits of character for honesty and uprightness in his business relations with the world that he had and maintained through his more mature manhood and old age the confidence and respect of all who knew him.  Leaving his trade, he hired out to a Presbyterian minister to work on a farm; such was the service he rendered, that he continued in his employ five successive years.  

He was twice married.  Nov. 22, 1809, he married Miss Almira Bradley of Northampton, Mass.  By this marriage he had one child, a daughter, who still survives him, and is now the wife of Mr. Lambert Bradley, formerly of Guilford, but now of Newark Valley, N.Y.  His second marriage took place May 13th, 1812. Miss Sophia Andrews of Southington, Conn, being his second wife; by this marriage he had ten children - nine daughters and a son - two of the former having "fallen asleep."  

In the year 1818 he moved from his native State of Oxford, Chenango Co. N.Y., leaving his family in Connecticut.  He made the journey of nearly or quite 200 miles with a pair of oxen attached to a real Connecticut cart. He came in advance to look out a place for a home, and to build a house.  He located about six miles southeast of where the village of Oxford now stands and at once commenced to clear away the dense forests, preparatory to the erection of a house to shelter him from the cold blasts of a northern winter.  His family coming soon after, they took possession of their new home, and after undergoing privations known only to those who come to this country at that early day, he succeeded in converting the forest into fruitful fields.  Leaving Oxford, he moved to Coventry, then to Guilford; from Guilford to Newark Valley, Tioga Co. N.Y., where after living over twenty years, his eventful life has just closed.  

The best that can be said of him is that he was a Christian.  He joined the Presbyterian Church in Coventry at its formation, which is over fifty years ago, and through all these years his daily business has been to prepare for the event through which he has just passed.  And that Saviour which so wonderfully sustained him in some of the severest trials men are called to pass through in this life, forsook him not, but, said, "Tis enough, come up higher."  

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1849)

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 5, 1849

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ultimo by Rev. John Boswell, Mr. Isaac Vandemark to Miss Rachel Ann Cleavland.

Also, at the same time and place, Mr. Wilson Vandemark to Miss Lucretia A. Ketchum all of Union [Broome Co. NY].

Death

Yesterday, November 30th, Mrs. Pamela Merrill wife of Mr. Alfred Merrill and daughter of Col. Joseph B Abbott, aged 24 years.

The death of this amiable lady inflicts a wound on many relatives and friends.  Possessed of everything that could render life desirable, she was called by her Heavenly Father to surrender all, at a moment when the pleasures of life are most attractive.  Meekly and submissively did she obey the call.  Upheld by strong faith in Jesus Christ and a firm hope in his great salvation, she endured a lingering sickness with patient resignation and Christian fortitude; then yielded up her spirit in that peace in which a Christian should die. To a wide circle of young friends, her death conveys the solemn admonition that life is uncertain - that earthly prospects are delusive, and that "in the garden there was a sepulcher."  Two infant children suffer an irreparable loss.  The funeral will take place tomorrow (Sunday) at half past 1 o'clock, at the house.  The friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 19, 1849

Marriages

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th instant, by Rev. M.L. Wood, Mr. William Whitney and Miss Rhoda Ann Blakeslee, all of Conklin.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Samuel T. Caroll to Miss Mary Ann Van De Bogart all of Binghamton.

In the Presbyterian Church in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 2d inst. by the Rev. A.P. Allen, Mr. H.S. Jarvis to Miss Rachael Peters youngest daughter of the late John Peters, all of this village.

The following lines, composed for the occasion, were beautifully sung by the choir:

" O Saviour, as thou didst of old / At Cana's feast thy love unfold, / This bride now let thy spirit bless / With life and peace, and Heavenly grace.

"Saviour divine, O condescend / To make this bridegroom now thy friend; / Let both thy gracious presence share, / and bless with grace this bridal pair.

"May grace and truth from God be given, / To teach them both the way to Heaven; / May Father, Son, and spirit, too, / descend to form their souls anew."

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mrs. Polly Davis wife of Rowland Davis, deceased, aged 72 years.

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In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], November 27th, Mrs. Hannah [Stow] wife of Deacon Samuel Stow, aged 67 years.

Mrs. Stow was one of the oldest residents of this town - it having been her home for sixty years.  She was connected with a very large circle of relatives, whose name and history are identified with the first settlement and the growth of this village.

She united with the Presbyterian Church of Binghamton at the time of its organization in 1817.  From that time till her decease, she sustained the character of a devout, exemplary Christian, respected by all who knew her, highly prized by the church, beloved in the family as an affectionate wife, a faithful and discreet mother. She was supported by the consolations of religion through a protracted, painful and depressing sickness.  Her end was both peaceful and blessed.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 26, 1849

Marriages

In St. Luke's Church, Harpersville [Broome Co. NY] on the 17th inst., by the Rev. David Huntington, the Rev. Noble Palmer Minister of that church, to Miss Amelia Ruggles daughter of the Hon. Timothy Ruggles.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 9th instant, by Rev. M.L. Wood, Mr. William Whitney and Miss Rhoda Ann Blakeslee all of Conklin.

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mrs. Polly Davis wife of Rowland Davis, deceased, aged 72 years.

At his residence in Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 11th inst. Philip Weeks aged 75 years.  The father of the deceased was killed in the battle of Wyoming, July 3d, 1778.

Vital Records, Broome (1849) & Otsego (1863) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, November 7, 1849

Marriages

On the 1st inst. by Rev. D. Platt, Mr. James Morrison and Miss Betsey Harris both of Owego [Tioga Co. NY].

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Marcus Warson and Miss Mary Eugenia Dunning both of Colesville.

At Triangle [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 30 by the Rev. Jeremiah Woodroff, Mr. Frederick F. Peck to Miss Maria F. [Jackson] daughter of Wesley Jackson, Esq. all of Triangle.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. D. Platt, Mr. Charles Coesson of Hancock, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Margaret Sampson of Harmony, Pa.

In Honesdale [PA] on the 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Rowland, Mr. Henry W. Brown of Mount Pleasant [Westchester Co. NY], and Miss Sarah E. Lanterman formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

In Barket [Broome Co. NY] on the 24th ultimo by Rev. E.L. Benedict of Chenango, Mr. Moses Puffer to Miss Chloe A. Gray both of the former place.

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ultimo by the same, Mr. Alison Congden to Miss Betsy Howard all of the above place.

In Vienna [Oneida Co. NY], on the 31st September, by Rev. Mr. Davis, Mr. George Berryman of Cayuga [Cayuga Co. NY] to Miss Angeline Seymour of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].

On the 17th ultimo, by Rev. F. Rogers, Wm. F. Russell of Monticello, Sullivan County [NY] to Miss Cornelia J. Juliand daughter of Col. J. Juliand of Greene, Chenango Co. [NY]

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th ultimo, Charles Edward [Stone] son of Frederick William and Olive Stone, aged 1 year 1 month and 27 days.

After a very lingering illness, early on Sunday morning, October 27th in the 30th year of her age, Mrs. Delia Adams [Croswell] wife of Sherman Croswell, Esq. one of the editors of the Albany Argus and daughter of John Adams, Esq. of Catskill [Green Co. NY]

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, July 16, 1863

Marriages

HAWLEY - MILLARD:  At the residence of the bride's brother, N. Millard, Esq., Brooklyn, July 1, by the Rev. Nelson Millard, of Montclair, N.J., Wm. S. Hawley, editor of the Cayuga Spirit of the Times, Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY] to Mary [Millard] daughter of the late Wm. Millard, esq. of Delhi, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

SOUTHWORTH - BISSELL:  At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] July 1 by Rev. T.S. Potwin, Mr. Albert Southworth of Dryden [Tompkins Co NY] to Miss Diantha Bissell of Franklin.

Deaths

DARROW:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 5, Dr. B. Darrow aged 49 years,

ARNOLD:  In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] June 20, from the effects of paralysis, Deacon Elias Arnold for the last twelve years copartner of the American Tract Society for this county, aged 79 years and 10 months.

McELHONE:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], June 25, Charles D. [McElhone] only son of William and Henrietta McElhone, aged 2 years, 10 months and 14 days.

CLARK:  In East Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] June 29, Hannah M. [Clark] wife of S.M. Clark, aged 18 years.

DARLING:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] June 24, Miss Harriet Darling aged 19 years and 6 months.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, September 1, 1866

Marriages

WATERS - HUSE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 21, by Rev. William Russel, Mr. George P. Waters of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sarah C. Huse of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

THOMPSON - SWEET:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Aug. 23, by Rev. O. Eastman, Mr. Wm. H. Thompson of Lenox [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Agie M. Sweet of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].

PLANK - FRANK:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Aug. 22, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. Samuel W. Plank of Mexicoville N.Y. to Miss Frances M. Frank of Durhamville.

MANLEY - CAIN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Aug 26, by Rev. P. Brady, Mr. Michael Manley of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Anne Cain, both natives of Killalla Co., Ireland.

Deaths

STONE:  In Pine Woods, Aug 25, of malignant scarlet fever, after an illness of less than three days, Charles Carroll [Stone] youngest son of Reuben W. and Laura D. Stone, aged 9 years, 11 months and 15 days.\

STURTEVANT:  In Milton, Rock Co., Wis., Aug. 20 of consumption, Mr. Retire Groves Sturtevant in the 31st year of his age.

THOMAS:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 24 Mrs. Mary A. Thomas aged 53 years.

BRAND:  In Fon-du-Lac, Wis. W.B. Brand formerly of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] aged about 56 years.

FLETCHER:  In Pratt's Hollow [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 23, Mr. Stillman Fletcher aged 77 years and 8 months.

MARSH:  In Smithfield [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 24, Mrs. [Abigail] Marsh wife of the late Silas Marsh, aged about 70 years.

LOCKWOOD:  In St. Louis, Mo. of consumption, Mrs. Elmina M. [Lockwood] wife of G.G. Lockwood and daughter of Wm. and Rebecca Merchant, formerly of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

HART:  At Red Wing Minn. Aug. 1, Miss Nettie Hart daughter of Ira hart, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], aged about 24 years.

WARD:  At the same place, Aug. 2, Mrs. Nancy Ward wife of Israel Ward, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 62 years.

MERRILL:  In Gloversville [Fulton Co. NY], Aug 25, Blennie [Merrill] daughter of Asa and Charlotte Merrill of New Woodstock, aged 23 years.

CURTIS:  A very sudden death occurred in Madison village [Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday morning of this week.  A daughter of Mr. Uri Curtis, aged about 22 years, residing near Madison called on the Presbyterian minister who formerly practiced dentistry for the purpose of have teeth extracted.  Dr. S. Curtis was called and chloroform administered and after three or four teeth had been taken out, Miss Curtis suddenly expired. We do not learn that any blame is attached to either the Dr. or the minister, as the deceased had before taken chloroform without serious injury.

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STONE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 26, Asahel C. Stone, Esq. Sheriff of Madison County, aged 61 years.

The funeral of Hon. Asahel C. Stone, High Sheriff of the county of Madison [NY] took place at his late residence in Morrisville on Tuesday forenoon, 28th inst. A large concourse of people assembled to pay their last sad respects to the memory of an excellent and kindhearted man.  Among those present were Judge Holmes, our member of Congress; Hon. James Barnett and Hon. Caleb Calkins, of the Legislature; Hon, John Cochrane, ex-Attorney General; Messrs. Kennedy and Cramphin and other members of the Bar; and many others of our prominent citizens.

Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Hard, of Morrisville, and an address was made by Hon. Gerrit Smith of Peterboro, which was listened to with great interest by the crowded auditory.  In the course of his remarks, Mr. Smith spoke of the well-known kindness of heart of the deceased and bore his testimony to the faithfulness with which he had ever discharged his duties as a friend and neighbor.  He also spoke of the fact that our departed friend had long since abandoned the theologies of the day; and had become a sincere believer in rational Spiritualism.  That he had long looked upon death without fear or dread, as a natural and beautiful change ordained by an all wise and benevolent Creator; and that it was only an entrance into a higher and better state of existence.  Rev. Mr. Hard followed with a few remarks in reference to the kind and generous nature of the deceased.  One of the hymns sung by the select choir was the following:

"It is a faith sublime and sure, / that ever round our head /Are  hovering on noiseless wing, / The spirits of the dead.

It is a faith sublime and sure, / When ended our career, / That it will be our ministry / To watch o'er others here. 

To bid the mourners cease to mourn, / The trembling be forgiven, / To bear away from ills of clay / The deathless soul to heaven."

At the close of the services the funeral procession was formed, and the remains taken to the cemetery at Peterboro, Mr. Stone's former place of residence. When the long line of carriages arrived at the village, a number of citizens, and the pupils of the Academy - of which the deceased was formerly a trustee- under the charge of Rev. Mr. Bride, the Principal, joined the procession.  On arriving at the cemetery, the coffin was opened, that the people might take a last look at the countenance of their much beloved friend and neighbor.  A beautiful wreath of flowers - the gift of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Miller - was laid upon the coffin.  

Hon. Gerrit Smith then made some further remarks, in which he sketched the history of Mr. Stone.  He spoke of his early struggles with adverse circumstances, of his gradual rising by his own efforts, and the force of a fine intellect to a high position among his fellow men and of their confidence in him, as shown by the many offices of trust and honor which he had held during his life.  He feelingly alluded to the fact that only himself and the venerable Capt. Asa Raymond, of all that large company assembled, could remember the deceased when in his early childhood, fifty-eight years ago, he came with his father's family to Peterboro.  All the rest of those who knew him then had passed away and we should remember how short is the time remaining to any - even the youngest present - in which to do the earnest work of life.  

At the close of Mr. Smith's remarks, Rev. Mr. Hard made a short but touching address, closing with the benediction and then the remains of our beloved friend were laid away to be seen no more by mortal eyes.  

Seldom has the decease of a citizen excited so much feeling and created so deep an impression.  Mr. Stone was well known as an able lawyer.  He had held many prominent and responsible offices in all of which he had proved himself to be a man of superior ability. But it was his kindness of heart, his strong sympathy with human suffering, which had most endeared him to the people.  No tale of distress was ever told in vain.  His soul was full of kindness, and he gave freely of his means to all who needed.  His faithfulness to the great causes of temperance and Freedom was well known to all.  He felt deeply the great crisis through which our country is now passing and in the occasional delirium of his last days, his thoughts wandered upon the mighty issues of the hour, showing that the love of the great principles for which he had so long contended was deep and sincere.  His departure has left a void which will not be easily filled, and the remembrance of his generous nature and of his many kind deeds will long be cherished by the people among whom he had spent his life.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1858)

 Union News, Union, NY, May 6, 1858

Married

At Union [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday the 27th ult. by Rev. Amos B. Beach, Mr. David C. Pugsley of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Emmeline L. Leonard of Union.

Union News, Union, NY, May 13, 1858

Marriage

On the 1st instant, by the bride's father, Rev. D.A. Shepard, at his residence in Waverly [Tioga Co. NY], Mr. Henry H. Doubleday of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Fannie Grace Shepard.

Deaths

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday morning inst. May 9th, Mr. Andrew J. Layton formerly of New Brunswick, N.J., aged 29 years.

At his residence in Kirkwood in this county [Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon May 4th, Mr. Henry Squires aged 65 years.

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 14th day of March inst. Mrs. Phepe Broas aged 91 years and six months, wife of Mr. Peter kBroas who is now living at the age of over 95 years.  this worthy couple had at the time of Mrs. B.s death, lived together 68 years.

We learn that Martin V.B. Richards, son of Mr. Jesse Richards, residing in the eastern part of the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] while playing ball on Saturday afternoon last, fell down and died instantly.  He had been exercising freely and as he went to pick up the ball or a club, he fell over and expired.  His age was about 21 years.

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Died this morning, May 8th, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Isaac Temple(?) and of her granddaughter Mrs. Jacob Morris in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] Mrs. Sarah Backus daughter of Col. Eleazer Lindsley an officer in the Revolutionary Army and widow of Mr. Ebenezer Backus.

The deceased was a remarkable woman.  She was born in Morristown, N.J. in the year 1776, the year in which our country was born and was -?- with the declaration of American independence.

At the venerable and rare age of 82 - twelve years beyond the allotment of three score and ten, she has dropped away like fruit that is ripened - the last of the Lindsley family, leaving to her descendants and friends a legacy more precious than gold - the memory of her virtues.  Binghamton Republican

Union News, Union, NY, May 20, 1858

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] May 18th by the Rev. William A. Bartlett of Owego [Tioga Co. NY]  J.E. Ferry of Oneida, Madison Co. N.Y. and Caroline M. Mersereau of the former place.

As we were particularly requested with the above notice to say nothing about being remembered, we of course must keep mum. We will however, venture to wish the couple much joy.

In Glen Aubury, Broome Co. N.Y. May 16, by Elder S.D. Merrihen, Mr. Alfred White of Lansingburgh [Rensselaer Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Baywold(?) of the former place.

Union News, Union, NY, May 27, 1858

Death

In Hawley, Wayne Co. Pa. on the 19th of May instant, Mrs. Abigail Robbins aged 82 years.

Mrs. R. removed to this place from Massachusetts Oct. 20, 1818.  She was consequently at her death one of the oldest inhabitants of the town, having resided here nearly half a century. As one of the pioneers, she was familiar with the hardships and privations incident to a settlement in a new country.  these were by no means inconsiderable.  Few of this day have any just conceptions of their extent.  But she lived to see a great change. the wilderness had disappeared before the diligent hand of cultivation and comfortable dwellings had arisen in the room of the humble log cabins of the early settlers.  Mrs. R. was a Christian of genuine stamp.  More than sixteen years since she became a member of the M.E. Church in this place and remained one of its brightest ornaments to the day of her death. The close of her life was eminently peaceful and happy.  Worn by the toils and vicissitudes of over four score years, she has arisen at last to the "rest that remaineth to the people of God."  A numerous family of children to which she was tenderly attached were mostly present at her burial.  May they all see her again in "the house not made with hands; eternal in the heavens."