Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, December 15, 1866

Births

BARNARD:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 8, Mrs. E.J. Barnard, of a daughter.

FORBES:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 1, Mrs. G.A. Forbes, of a son.

Marriages

JONES - JONES:  At the Methodist parsonage, Onedia [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 12, by Rev. C.N. Stowers, Mr. H.R. Jones to Miss Ellen Jones both of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].

FOOTE - COMAN:  In Eaton Centre [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 12, by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Milton M. Foote of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Louise C. Coman of Eaton Centre.

BURTON - BENDER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] on Thanksgiving Day, by Rev. A.S. Graves, Principal of Cazenovia Seminary, Mr. James T. Burton of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lucy Ann Bender of Cazenovia.

WEAVER - BIDDLECOME:  At the same time and place by the same, Mr. Austin Weaver to Miss Fannie Biddlecome both of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

SANFORD - BRIGGS:  Nov. 21 by Rev. D. Williams, of Clinton, Mr. Joseph H. Sanford to Miss Meron C.. Briggs, both of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

BETSINGER - HURG:  In Perryville [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 6, by Rev. P.L. Hakes, Mr. Daniel Betsinger of Lenox [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Caroline L. Hurg of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

HUBBARD - HOVEY:  In Deansville, Nov. 10 by Rev. Dwight Williams, Mr. Schuyler Hubbard of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Emily Hovey daughter of the late Dr. Isaac Hovey, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

VOORHEES - LEACH:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 6, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. Howard Voorhees of Newport [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Theresa C. Leach of Eaton.

AMES - BARBER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 4 by Rev. T. Fisher, Mr. Henry R. Ames to Miss Addie E. Barber both of DeRuyter.

Deaths

WILLCOX:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 6, Mr. Salmon Wilcox in the 73d year of his age.

Clockville, Madison Co. NY:  Some of the residents of this place, one after another, are moving on to a higher sphere of life.  Salmon Wilcox, one of its old residents, passed away on the 6th inst., leaving a widow and one only surviving daughter to mourn the loss of a husband and father.

SERGEANT:  In Hokah, Minn., Nov. 3, Mabel [Sergeant] youngest daughter of S.H. Sargeant, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

HIGGINS:  In Pratt's Hollow [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 28, Mr. James E. Higgins aged 21 years.

RICE:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 27, Mrs. Harmony Wight [Rice] wife of Baxter Rice, aged 75 years.

CUSHING:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 6, Mr. Enos Cushing aged 86 years.

Fenner, Madison Co. NY:  Mr. Enos Cushing died at his residence on Thursday, December 6th, aged 86 years.  Thus, has passed away one whose form was familiar to most of the residents in and about our village.  His funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends, many of the latter being of the Order of Free Masons, of which the deceased had long been a prominent and efficient member.  In connection with the ordinary burial services, the obsequies peculiar to that fraternity were performed.

SHARPLEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 3, Mr. Oramel Sharpley aged 80 years.

Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY:  Mr. Oramel Shapley, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. Mills Bordwell) in this village on Monday Dec. 3, aged 80 years.  Mr. Shapley was a native of Lebanon, Conn. and moved to this village in 1809, where he has ever since resided.  By his death another citizen from the number of those who have long been concerned for the order, the sobriety, and the healthful growth of this community has been removed.

SHAW:  On the 16th ult. a small child of Mr. Shaw of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] swallowed a new cent, which was followed by violent sickness, indicating symptoms of poison.  The child died on the 29th, and a postmortem examination was held. The physicians were unable to find the coin but had no doubt that the irritation caused by the cent while in the child's stomach was the cause of its death.

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

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 2, 1879

Deaths

MOORE:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 24th, Mr. Orrin H. Moore, in the 77th year of his age.

Last week we spoke of the illness of Mr. Orrin H. Moore.  Before our paper had reached many of tis readers, Mr. Moore died in the 77th year of his age.  Since we have been a resident of this town, Mr. Moore has been our fast friend, seldom coming to the village but that he found time to call on the printers and cheer their labors by kind words.  His many kindnesses will long be remembered.

POTTER:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 28th, Mr. Caleb Potter in the 74th year of his age.

PARKHURST:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] June 27th, of consumption, Mary Jane [Parkhurst] wife of Harvey Parkhurst, aged 28 years.

SCOTT:  In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] June 10th, John Scott aged 30 years.

HUBBELL:  In Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] June 16th, Nancy A. [Hubbell] widow of Lemuel Hubbell in the 91st year of her age.

PEET:  Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  Hannah Peet widow of Bassett Peet, died June 20th aged 82 years.

GREGORY:  Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  Irving Gregory a son of Matthew Gregory, died June 18th, aged 21 years.

DEAN:  Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  A three-year-old girl of Orson Dean accidently took a quantity of poison June 23d and only lived about one hour after taking it.

MORGAN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] last Saturday afternoon, Eddie Morgan son of Mr. Morgan, of the firm of Morgan, Finch & Phelps, merchants, was drowned in the Unadilla River while in swimming.  He was about 13 years of age.

News Item

Seth H. Rowley of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] was a revolutionary soldier.  He enlisted at the age of 16, served through the war and died at the age of 91.  Innocent, his wife, died at the age of 87.  they raised a family of 12 children, who in turn have married and raised 102 grandchildren, making in all, including grandparents, 116 in the family.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 1, 1879

Col. Dwight's Body Exhumed

A few weeks since we published a rumor to the effect that the remains of the late Col. Dwight of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] would probably be exhumed and an inquest held in the interest of the life insurance companies whose policies on the life of deceased are still unpaid. This was accomplished last week.

Col. Dwight died on the night of the 15th of November last and on the following day a postmortem examination of the remains was made by Dr Delafield of the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons in the presence of Dr. Swinburn of Albany, and the Binghamton physicians.  The autopsy was not satisfactory to the insurance companies, with whom he had policies to the amount of $265,000; it being claimed that it does not account for the death of Col. Dwight and another examination was demanded. After considerable delay, Coroner Richards hesitating as to his duty in the case until the matter was brought before the Governor and papers served up on the coroner.  It was decided to hold the inquest and on Wednesday of last week the body was disinterred and removed to a barn near the cemetery, where the examination was held, Dr. Swinburn, of Albany, Sherman, of Ogdensburg, Hyde of Cortland, with Binghamton physicians, being present, as well as several legal gentlemen, in the interest of the contesting parties. The remains were quite badly decayed; the surface being covered with a white mold.  a thorough examination was made and Dr. Swinburn made several paster casts of the head and neck. The remains were then reinterred.

The inquest was adjourned to the Court House, where it reassembled on Thursday morning.  Several witnesses were sworn, among them Dr. Swinburn, whose theory is that Col. Dwight did not die a natural death; that the chills were produced by gelsemium, a narcotic poison; that a heavy ridge or indentation upon the neck of deceased was produced by a cord, supposing that it was placed upon his neck by the Colonel himself, with a weight of some fifty pounds attached and suspended over one of the arms of the bed, while he lay upon his pillow, causing strangulation; he did not think that after strangling himself sufficiently to produce death, a person could secrete the cord and weight, or call a person and then die.

Charles A. Hull, a lawyer of Binghamton, testified that he watched with the Colonel on the night of his death, at the Spaulding House; that he sat in an adjoining room, with the door open; the patient spoke, saying he had a new way of trying to keep food down; reached to a plate from which he took a cracker and bit it; in about ten minutes Hull heard a sudden gasp for breath and went into the room, when the Colonel said "Charlie," as was usual when he called him, his appearance startled Hull, who gave him a glass of brandy and called Mrs. Dwight, who came immediately, as did Mr. Spaulding, and other inmates of the house; the Colonel did not speak again, but died as if sinking away; witness put his arm under his head to raise it when he drank, but saw no cord or other appliances for strangling about him.

Dr. Benjamin F. Sherman of Ogdensburg testified:  "I conclude that Col. Dwight was hung; he came to his death by a rope; I have seen the room and bed in which he died; I think that a cord about the size of a sash cord or larger; that it was put over the neck, all that it required was crossing it over the neck and dropping it on the scroll over the head of the bed; he need not have settled back more than three inches; I have seen numbers of cases where this has been done; in this case I consider it perfectly possible."

Dr. Elisha A. Bridges, of Ogdensburg concluded that the deceased came to his death from asphyxia caused by strangulation by a cord or rope. The Binghamton physicians adhered to their opinion that he died of congestive chills and that the indentation of the neck was merely a natural fold of the neck and tissues caused by the position in which the body laid. The theory of the undertaker is that the crease upon the neck was caused by the "chinrest" which he applied when the corpse was laid out.

The investigation continued until Saturday afternoon, when it was closed until May 6th.

An article in the New York Tribune of Friday, states that the officers of the principal New York companies affected by Col. Dwight's death declared that they had nothing to do with the investigation, although they were aware that such action was to be taken.  There are now $209,000 remaining unpaid of the policies given, and to be collected from the companies by the executors of the estate. The Equitable Company paid its policy of $50,000 and the Globe and Universal Companies also made good some small paid up policies.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 15, 1879

The farce of investigating the cause of the death Col. Dwight of Binghamton closed on Friday last, the jury agreeing upon the following verdict.

"We do find that the said Walton Dwight came to his death at the Spaulding House in the city of Binghamton on the 15th day of November, 1878 from exhaustion of the vital powers, produced by protracted vomiting, malnutrition and the enervation effects of malarial poison, terminating in fatal collapse.  And furthermore, we find that the said Walton Dwight did not come to his death from suicidal or homicidal causes."

Very naturally the people and the press of Binghamton are indignant at this second mutilation of the remains of their late townsman, and their strictures upon the Insurance Companies who have made so contemptible a failure to escape the payment of their obligations and upon the learned Doctors from abroad, who have achieved for themselves a fame which will long survive them and be handed down to posterity to astonish all future M.D.s are but deserved. Says the Republican of Saturday, in summing up the matter:

"The ingenious theory, therefore; that Col. Dwight made a gibbet of the bed post and hung himself with the bed cord of a spring bed, must remain as a monument of the desperation and skill of the distinguished gentlemen who had to use a microscope to tell a lung from a kidney and came all the way to Binghamton to proclaim themselves the greatest medical bigots and asses of the age.  Dr. Swinburne would have us believe that Col. Dwight strangled himself; that in the prime of life and fullness of vigor, he deliberately took his own life in order to provide for a wife whose parents were already wealthy and to scatter a fortune among legatees to whom he was not specially attached.  This theory defeats itself by going a little too far.  It is impossible to believe that one who was such a generous, self-sacrificing martyr could commit such a crime against God and nature as that of taking his own life. Generous and kindly as the Colonel was, the public are not prepared to believe anything quite equal to this. This is a little too generous - just a little too divine."

[Col. Walton Dwight:  b. Dec. 20, 1837; d. Nov. 15, 1878, AE 40y]

Vital Records, Chenango (1840) & Otsego (1871) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 7, 1840

Marriages

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Nathan gray, Esq. Mr. Myron Prichard to Miss Mary Ward both of the same town.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday the 30th ult. by Samuel Plumb, Esq. Mr. James Bowen, Jr. of Solon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Martha M. Barker of the former place.

Death

Mr. Amos Randall, a colored man, was killed on Friday last on returning from Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], about half a mile this side of that village.  He fell from a wagon under the wheel, which passed over his breast, causing death in some thirty minutes.  It is supposed that a blood vessel was ruptured.  Mr. R. was a resident of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], and much respected for his good character and habits.  We understand that our citizens have raised a subscription of a hundred dollars to relieve the wants of his needy family, who in this trying affliction have been deprived of a husband and father whose daily labor supplied the necessaries of life.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 21, 1840

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. James Smith to Miss Betsey E. Webb.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 28, 1840

Marriage

In this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th inst. by Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Charles R. Breed to Miss Emeline Van Embergh(?)

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 11, 1871

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 3d, at the residence of James R. Angel, Esq. by Rev. W.R. Cocrane, Joseph Angel, Esq. of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ursula Hathaway.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 4th by Rev. E.V. Wales of Oneonta, Collinwood Duro to Miss Mary A. Thurston, both of New Lisbon.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 27th, at the residence of the bride's father, D.S. Bristol, by the Rev. S. Seymour Lewis, James L. Greene and Miss Aggie Bristol all of Bainbridge.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 27th by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Irving C. Hyer of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah E. Foster of Unadilla.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of Henry Gardner, Oct. 3d, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] David S. Smith to Miss Josie George all of Laurens.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 25th by Rev. C.C. Smith, John B. Winney of Saratoga Springs [Saratoga Co. NY] to Mary E. Cone of Cooperstown.

At the residence of the bride's father, Sept. 20, by Rev. W.H. Herrington, Charles S. Bolton of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Florence A. Eaton.

In Clintonville [Clinton Co. NY], Sept. 21st by Rev. J.D. English, George Dingee and Frances Bice both of Clintonville.

In Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 20th, by Rev. H. Garlick, George D. Barnes of Litchfield [Herkimer Co. NY] and Nellie [Chappell] daughter of John Chappell of the former place.

At the residence of Jefferson Finch, Oct. 5th, by Rev. J.L. Ray, B.F. Harrington to Miss Mary M. Howard all of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. parsonage in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th by Rev. R.W. Van Schoisk, E.W. Crumb of Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss May Babcock of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

By the same at the residence of Horace Terry, So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 27th, Albert Talcott of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Maria E. Hart of the former place.

By the same at the residence of Edward Barr, So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 4th, E.W. Burdick of Independence, Iowa to Miss Lottie Brundige of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

On Wednesday evening Sept. 6 at the residence of the bride's mother in Corning [Steuben Co. NY], by Rev. W.A. Niles, S.A. Norton of the firm of Wilcox & Norton of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Gustin C. French daughter of Mrs. A.G. French of Corning.

Deaths

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 21st, Nancy Weatherly aged 30 years 1 month and 3 days.

At Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 20th Elvira [Day] wife of Lysander Day, aged 42 years.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 28th, John Wiles in the 42d year of his age.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] 26th ult. after a lingering and painful illness of eighteen weeks, Miss Hattie E. Ward aged 18 years, 2 months and 6 days.

At his residence in the town of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 16th, David Johnson aged 57 years.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 1st Bertha M. [Hall] only daughter of Leroy and Mary R. Hall, aged two years.

Butternuts, Otsego Co. NY:  Capt. Moulton an intemperate man, was found on Saturday morning last near the bridge in the village of Butternuts, having fallen off the bridge during the night.  He was insensible when taken up and died during the day.

Died in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday, Oct. 5th, Harry Fortune known as "black Harry" by every resident of Morris for the past 75 years.  His age at the time of his death was 120 years, undoubtedly the oldest man in the state.  He often told of incidents that happened when a slave in New York a hundred years ago.  He was not like many old colored men who have died, a servant of General Washington, but he with a good deal of pride used to tell of holding Washington's horse when the General was on a visit to his (Harry's) master.  It can be truly said that this old colored man died from old age.  He was the only man in town that the Fifteenth Amendment made a voter and we believe he has voted twice. The town has supported him for a number of years.  His remains were buried in Hillington Cemetery.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1860)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 8, 1860

Marriages

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th of Feb. at the home of the bride's father, Mr. David Babcock, by the Rev. J. Smith Jr., Mr. Peter Evans of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Matilda Babcock of the former place.

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Eli M. Mosier to Miss Sarah R. Styker both of Conesville, Schoharie Co. N.Y.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 27th by Rev. R. Townsend, Mr. Albert G. Cornell to Miss Sarah A. Richards both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 9th, by Rev. E.H. Covey, Mr. Smith Herrick of Tompkins to Miss Ieran Robinson of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

At Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th, by Rev. W.M. Delong, Mr. Samuel Cline to Miss Betsy M. Loomis both of Smithville.

At Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th, by Rev. W.M. Delong, Mr. Uri Rorapaugh of Smithville to Miss Mary June of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 27th, Sally [Hughston] relict of James Hughston in the 88th year of her age.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 21st Mr. John Allen in the 50th year of his age.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 16th, Rebecca [Tucker] wife of Edward H. Tucker and daughter of Jared Robinson, aged 30 years.

At Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Dr. William Price in the 30th year of his age.

At Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 13th, Cortland J. Cole in the 30th year of his age.

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Mr. Seth Pope aged 77 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 14, 1860

Deaths

At the residence of E.D. Saunders, Burnt Hill, Saratoga County [NY] March 3d, Mahala Potter in the 15th year of her age.

"Leaves have their time to fall. / And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, / And stars to set, but all-- / Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death!"

We regret to learn of the death of Lysander W. Kelley which took place at his residence in the town of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last.  Mr. W. was elected Coroner on the Republican ticket last fall.  Rep. & Democrat

George Van Nort, living near the Three Mile Point, was drowned in the Lake on Friday evening last.  He started to walk on the ice and fell through.  He leaves a wife and several children in needy circumstances.  Rep. &Democrat

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 21, 1860

Marriages

At the residence of Harvy Mann in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. O.S. Dunning, Mr. C. Uerel of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Minerva E. Mann formerly of Meredith, Delaware. Co. [NY]

A spell ago by a person fully authorized, A.S. Avery to Mrs. Hannah Rogers, all of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Martin Van Leuvan aged 53.

The deceased had been attending Court at Cooperstown, where he was taken sick and died.  Mr. Van Leuven was a man well known throughout the County having been for a number of years one of the Constables of Oneonta. "Thus, our neighbors one by one pass away and the mourners go about the streets."  May the living remember "that man's days are as the grass of the field, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven."

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 28, 1860

Deaths

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Sarah Annette [Bishop] only child of Allen and Eliza Bishop in the 16th year of her age.  Though called suddenly from the embrace of afflicted parents, they are comforted with the hope, that she has gone to that land where Death and the tomb can divide hearts no more.

On the death if Diadama M. Cooke only child of Mrs. Sabra Cooke, who died August 10th, 1859, aged 17 years 11 months and 6 days.

She dies! The widow's only child, / And yields her spirit reconcil'd / To him who gave and takes away,  To show how short is earthly stay.

She dies before the care of life, / In Mid-day labors, pain and strife, / Had furrowed o'er her brow with care, / Which riper years are doomed to share.

She dies! a warning to the youth, / To turn to God and love the truth. / May those who loved her spirit here, / Prepare for death with pious fear.

She dies! but lo! a rising day / Awakes the dead, and leads the way; / When saints and sinners all shall stand / Before the judge, at his command         E.B.

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Death of William H. Bissell

Gov. Bissell was born in Hartwick, Otsego County, New York, April 25th, 1814.  He was self educated, attending school in the summer and teaching school in the winter.  He subsequently studied medicine, and graduated in 1834, at the Medical College in Philadelphia. Removing to Illinois, he practiced his profession there until 1840, when he was elected to the State Legislature.  He then changed the medical profession for the legal profession, studied for the Bar and was admitted, and after a brief but successful practice was elected a Prosecuting Attorney in 1844.

The Mexican War which now broke out, induced him again to change his occupation.  He gave up the forum for the field, volunteered for the Army and served with distinction, especially at Buena Vista, as Colonel of the 2d Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. Returning from Mexico, he was elected to congress, where he served from 1849 to 1855.  In 1856 he was elected Governor of Illinois.

In all these positions he has discharged the duties devolved upon him with fearless energy and sagacity.  His many noble qualities had surrounded him with a host of personal friends, who rejoiced in his growing reputation and influence and had hoped to aid in his elevation to still higher posts of usefulness.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1860)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 1, 1860

Deaths

On Friday last Mr. James Wilson started from his home for the village of Lodi.  A gentleman on his way to this village saw him, as he supposed, sitting by the side of the road, asleep.  He endeavored to attract his attention by calling, but failing to do so went to him and on feeling of his pulse found him dead.  He had probably died from a disease of the heart, Cherry Valley Gazette, 25th

We are called upon to record one of the most horrible calamities ever witnessed in this section of the country.  On Friday might last, a man by the name of Briggs, residing some two miles south of Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY], with his wife, were absent from home, leaving at home six children and about 10 o'clock the house was discovered to be on fire, and the oldest of the children, a girl about 18 years of age, went upstairs to arouse the other children, who were there sleeping, when the roof of the house fell in, burying her and four others, where they were burned to death, only one little boy escaping out of a family of six children.  Reader, what must be the feelings of those parents, as they arrived at the spot where but a few hours before stood their dwelling and around its hearth were assembled a loving little band of brothers and sisters all now burned to a crisp and lying buried beneath the ruins of the house.  You may think you can sympathize with them, but it is impossible. We do not learn as to the origin of the fire.  Everything in the house was burned and we understand that in consequence of this sad calamity, Mrs. Briggs, the mother of the children, has been bereft of her reason and is now a raving maniac. Truly, the surviving ones are subjects of sympathy.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 8, 1860

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. David Blanchard of Franklin to Miss Sarah Bowers of Middletown, Conn.

At West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. Egbert Hopkins of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Eunice H. Stanton of the former place.

Deaths

In Centerville, Onondaga Co. [NY] on the 31st ult of inflammation on the lungs, Lancing Strait in the 39th year of his age.  He was brought to his former home, West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and was buried on the 4th inst.

We learn that on Thursday the 31st ult. a boy named George Couse son of Fred Couse, who resides near Osterhoudt's Sawmill on the Ouleout Creek in the town of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] was crushed to death by a log rolling over him.  He was on the logs which were laying on a side hill when the blocking gave way and he fell between them and they rolled over him, causing death immediately.  He was 15 years of age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 22, 1860

Death

On Wednesday inst. as a son of Mr. Samuel Seeley, aged about 17 years, was engaged in drawing logs in the road leading from Delhi to Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], from some cause he fell or was thrown violently to the ground, striking his breast against a stone or stump, causing almost instant death.  Unadilla Times

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, February 29, 1860

Death

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th inst., Mary Sophia [Marble] daughter of James B. and Hannah Marble, aged fourteen months.

An angel poised on pinion bright, / Mother, to bear thy treasure, / Where care and sorrow never blight, / And joy is without measure.

She saw the bright, angelic face, / An answering smile was given, / Then passed she to His soft embrace, / Who said: "of such is Heaven."

Vital Records, Broome (1845) & Madison (1873) Counties, NY

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 3, 1845

Marriages

On Wednesday the 26th ult by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Dr. J. Brooks to Miss Lydia Jane [DeBois] daughter of A. DuBois, Esq., both of Great Bend.

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Charles Collins Jr. to Miss Lauretta M. Scofield.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] Dec. 1st by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Luther Severance to Miss Jennett Wilson.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 30th, by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Daniel Wilcox Jr. of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Catherine Severson of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. William Gates, Mr. Abel Curtis to Miss Amanda Persons all of that town.

Deaths

In New York, on the 10th ult. after a lingering illness, Rebecca [Cropsey] in the 46th year of her age.

On the 28th October last, at Paris, France, Mrs. Clara B. Catlin the wife of George Catlin, esq., the eminent traveler, so distinguished for his researches into Indian antiquities of America and so universally known and respected in Europe and his native country, the United States of America.

On Monday morning last, a worthy citizen of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] named Nathan Platt, was killed instantly, by the fall of a part of a frame which he and others were engaged in raising.  The frame belonged to Stephen Weed and is designed to furnish additional accommodations for his extensive coopering establishment in the north part of the village.  The bents, several in number but of no great height, were raised and the plates laid across them, and Mr. Platt had climbed to the top of one of the posts for the purpose of aiding to secure the frame, when, in consequence of the stay laths having been thoughtlessly removed, it began to sway and several of the bents fell.  The others upon the building escaped by jumping, with little injury.  Mr. Platt on the contrary, held on to the falling bent and struck across two pieces of timber, which the post to which he was clinging, came down upon his breast.  He never stirred after striking the ground.   He was about thirty years old and leaves a wife and child to mourn his untimely end.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 24, 1845

Marriage

In Honesdale, Pa. on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rowland, Mr. Horace A. Woodhouse to Miss Millicent Foster all of that place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Major Sidney T. Robinson in the 36th year of his age.

In the death of Mr. Robinson, the community has lost one of its most valuable members, and in his family and large circle of relatives and friends and the church to which he belonged, a vacancy has been made which cannot easily be filled.  His disease was consumption, and the hopes and fears and pains of an illness protracted to many months, he bore with the calmness and resignation of the Christian and finally departed with all the glowing hopes of the Christian, without a shadow or a doubt to obscure the joyous vision of the future. For many years he had been a consistent and useful member of the Baptist Church.  He leaves a wife and one daughter.  Mr. R. was the second son of the Hon. Tracy Robinson, and for many years has been well known as an active businessman and stage proprietor, during which he has formed extensive acquaintances among whom his many excellent qualities will be long remembered.

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At Berkshire, Tioga County [NY] on the 11th instant, William Henry Moore Esqr. in the 61st year of his age.  Mr. Moore was highly esteemed for his intelligence and social virtues, and his family and friends have in his death sustained an irreparable loss.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, December 31, 1845

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. T.H. Pearne, Mr. Nathaniel A Rowley of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Maria M. Braman of Vestal.

On the 24th inst. at the same place by the same, Mr. Samuel Duncan to Miss A.E. Dougherty both of Candor, Tioga Co. [NY].

In Owego [Tioga co. NY] on the 29th inst. by the Rev. J. Sheridan, Mr. Timothy Boyle to Miss Amelia Batchlor both of New Milford, Pa.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, January 16, 1873

Marriages

ELDRED - HITCHCOCK:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 15 by Rev. G.G. Perrien, Mr. Charles E. Eldred and Miss Nellie P. Hitchcock all of Oneida.

CARLETON - POTTER:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of Dr. Wallace, Jan. 1, by Rev. G.G. Perrine, Mr. Edward Carleton, Jr., M.D. of New York City and Miss Mary Emma Potter of Oneida Castle [Madison Co. NY].

FRANKLIN - CHEESBRO:  Jan. 1, by Rev. J.H. Palmer at the residence of H. Franklin, John H. Franklin and Melissa E. Cheesbro all of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

MITCHELL - GORDON:  In Charles City, Iowa, Jan. 1 by Rev. Carhart, M r. David H. Mitchell and Miss Josie [Gordon] only daughter of John Gordon, Esq., formerly of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

MASON - BRONSON:  In Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 8 by Rev. E.H. Bonney, Mr. Millard De H. Mason of New York, and Miss Clara F. Bronson of Vernon Centre.

BENNETT - COATES:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 31 by Rev. A.L. York, Mr. Artemas Bennett and Miss Mary E. Coates all of Waterville.

HANNUM - HANNUM:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1 by Rev. Dr. Torrey, Charles D. Hannum of Hannibal, N.Y. [Oswego Co.] and Lucy D. Hannum of Cazenovia.

McCLAN - COLLINS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, by Rev. I.D. Peaslee, Mr. William McClan and Miss Ella Collins both of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

ELPHIC - JOHNSON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, by Rev. I.D. Peaslee, Mr. Wallace Elphic of Hamilton [Madison co. NY] and Miss Frankie Johnson of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

REYNOLDS - RICHMOND:  In Pierceville [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 5, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Niles Reynolds and Miss Maggie Richmond both of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

BRONSON - CATLIN:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY], Jan. 8, by Rev. H.H. Loring, Rector of St. James' Church, James C. Bronson and Elizabeth A. Catlin all of Clinton.

LEE - BARBER:  At the residence of D.W. Cole, Esq. Passaic, New Jersey, Dec. 25, by Rev. R.B. Kelsay, Mr. Robert Lee of Westmoreland, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Miss Irsa A. Barber of Passaic.

WALL - SARGENT:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 30, by Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. S.M. Wall and Miss Lucy A Sargent both of DeRuyter.

WARD - DAVIS:  In North Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] Jan. 1 by Rev. Thomas Davis, assisted by Rev. J.W. Simpson of Taberg, W.H. Ward of Taberg [Oneida Co. NY] and Emma D. [Davis] daughter of the officiating clergyman.

SCOVILLE - MUIR:  Jan. 1 at the residence of Rev. J.P. Johnson by the same, Mr. Francis Scoville of Vienna [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Nancy E. Muir of West Vienna.

RUSSEL - WOOD:  Jan. 1 at the residence of Phineas Miller, Jr., by T.B. Hudson, Mr. Richard Russel and Mrs. Minerva G., Wood both of Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY].

BICKNELL - MESSINGER:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 8, by Rev. Mr. Hardee, Mr. Harrison C. Bicknell and Miss Mary Messinger al of Madison.

Deaths

SMITH:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] of consumption, Norman R. Smith son of Isaac H. and Anna M. Smith, aged 20 years.

HOWES:  In Chesaning, Mich. Nov. 21, of consumption, Mrs. Jacob S. Howes formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 54 years.

CARY:  In Deansville [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 20, Richard Cary aged 77 years, 8 months and 20 days.

HUGHES:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 9, Miss Margarett Hughes aged 23 years.

BAKER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 12, Mrs. Jennie [Baker] wife of Charles Baker, Esq. aged 25 years.

PAYSON:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Jan. 7, Andrew Payson formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years.

NEAR:  In Ridgeville, Nov. 13, of typhoid fever, Goodwin [Near] son of T.G. and Lucretia Near, aged 17 years, 11 months and 16 days.

LYNCH:  Mrs. Lynch who lived near Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] was killed by the cars on Monday of this week.  The engineer of the train discovered the woman lying face down upon the track, but not in time to stop sufficiently soon to prevent the fatal accident.  It is believed that she was intoxicated at the time.  She leaves a husband and two sons and a daughter.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 134, 1879

Marriages

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] June 4, by Rev. LK.P. Porter of Oneonta, Walter E. Mitchell and Miss Celia Robinson.

In Charlotteville [Schoharie Co. NY], June 4 by Rev. E.C. Herdman, John Graney of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Amelia [Spencer] daughter of D.G. Spencer.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 3, by Rev. D.N. Crummon, Emmet J. Fish of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Lovina Waldorf.

At Columbia [Herkimer Co. NY], June 10, Rev. W.J. Quincy pastor of the Morris Baptist Church [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ida E. Brown.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] June 7 by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Charles Wardell and Miss Maggie Blake.

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Hobart Cooke, James H. Folts and Mis Fannie Grace Cooley.

At Fort Plain [Montgomery Co. NY], June 11, Dr. Parshall of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss -?- Baird.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] June 5, Ellen B. [Grover] wife of henry B. Grover, aged 25 years.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Herbert Davis.  The rumor that he had committed suicide was unfounded.  Insane attempts to take his own life being frustrated.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] June 4, Col. John H. Gould aged 69 years.

In Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], June 2, Libbie Edna [Walling] daughter of Milton and Emma J. Walling, aged six months.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] June 2, Margaret [Beers] wife of Dexter Beers, aged 55 years.

The Syracuse Courier [Onondaga Co. NY] announces the death of the oldest Mason in this State, Robert Gilmor of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY].  He was made a Mason in 1814 and belonged to the order 66 years.  Wilson Van Dyke of Unadilla was made a Mason in the same year.  If Mr. Gilmor was the oldest of his craft at the time of his death, Mr. Van Dyke undoubtedly is now.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879 & 1880)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 29, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 22d by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Merritt L. Winsor of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Carrie E. [Winsor] daughter of Otis Winsor, Esq.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Samuel E. Avery of Norwich, to Miss Julia M. Scott of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Church, in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 14th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Robert L. Stuart to Miss Ida Bosworth, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

In Harpersville [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 14th, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. Luman B. Clark of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Bluler of the former place.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 30th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Burton M. Searles of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Viola Merriam of North Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 2d, by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. Edmund Ferris to Miss Mary F. Brown, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. George B. Burghdorf to Miss M.A. Bliss both of Afton.

At the home of the bride, Jan. 2d, by Rev. C.E. Brockway, Prof. J.D Frink of Ingersol. Ont., and Clara A. Frink of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

At the home of W. Hazen, Esq. by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles J. Keeler to Miss Henrietta F. Potter, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

At Coles Hill, Broome Co. [NY], Jan. 14th, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. James P. Palen of Tioga Co., Pa., and Miss Sarah K. Cole of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

In Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 14th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. T.A. Batson, Mr. Charles H. Cheesebro and Miss Ella M. Bardeen.

Deaths

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 20th, Mr. Louis H. Bennett aged 67 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 14th, Mrs. Lois Lyon aged 65 years.

In Barker [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 13th, Mr. John Myrick in the 91st year of his age.

Near Junction City, Davis County, Kansas, Jan. 6th, Emma Gertrude [Wylie] wife of George A. Wylie, aged 22 years, 11 months and 7 days.  Mrs. Wylie was a sister of Mrs. Charles Packard of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and formerly lived at New Ohio [Broome Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 21st Mr. Ira B. McFarland, aged 90 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 18th, Mr. James Wescott aged 69 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 20th, Mr. Hanford Bennett aged 67 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 145th, Miss Emily Tinker, aged 79 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 20th, William S. Sayre Esq. aged 77 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 9th, Mr. Harry Searles aged 80 years.

News Item

Execution of Daniel Searles

Daniel Searles and illiterate negro, the first person who has been hanged in Tioga County [NY] was executed in Owego on Wednesday of last week.  In June last he murdered Eldridge Rewey an aged farmer, who lived alone in the neighboring village of Newark Valley. The murder was for the purpose of robbery and was one of fiendish atrocity.

Accompanied by the Sheriff and a clergyman, Searles was led to the scaffold at noon, and stationed beneath the rope.  The usual religious exercises were conducted, when the prisoner was asked if he had anything to say.  Searles then made a rambling speech in which he confessed the murder.  He preferred hanging to a lingering death by sickness and boastingly said he could stand ten times the punishment in store for him without weakening.  He advised all to refrain from alcoholic beverage.  He also implicated other men in his crime and said they should be with him at the halter.  In closing, he hoped to meet all in heaven, and bade the spectators goodbye.  he was hanged a few minutes afterward.  The body was delivered to a physician, who had purchased it for dissection.  The aged father of the condemned man witnessed the execution.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 12, 1880

Births

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Miss Mary Wilson, eldest daughter of Rev. W. DeL Wilson, arrived at the Rectory on the 2d inst. Avoirdupois 8 lbs. Overwhelming congratulations are in order.

Wilkins Settlement, Coventry, Chenango Co. NY:  You wonder why Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Ives look so happy.  The mystery is solved when you learn the cause of it all - a boy weighing 9-1/2 lbs.

Marriage

SMITH - ROWLEY:  In Derby, Conn., April 25th, by Rev. H.T. Widdemer, Mr. Edward Smith and Mrs. S.A. Rowley formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

TURNER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 3d, Dea. Lester Turner aged 73 years.

PHILLIPS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, Mrs. Augusta A. Phillips, aged 25 years and daughter of Charles Sweet of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

MONK:  In DuQuoin, Ill. April 21st, Elenor [Monk] relict of the late Christopher Monk, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 78 years.

HOYT:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] May 6th, Mr. Henry B. Hoyt aged 64 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Henry B. Hoyt, a well-known landlord, died in Unadilla on Tuesday of last week, after a long and very painful illness.  At one time he was proprietor of the old Chenango House in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] which was burned a few years since.

Vital Records, Madison (1819), Chenango (1824) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 27, 1819

Death

Died In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on Sunday morning last, (17th), Mr. Joseph Aldrich int he 75th year of his age.

On the same day Mrs. Welch.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 1, 1824

Death

In Abington, Luzerne Co. Pa. of a short illness of 24 hours, Doct. William H. Nichols formerly of the village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] AE 29.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, July 10, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of Charles Firman, Esq. Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. A.T. Worden, Park C. Benjamin to Miss Carrie J. Firman all of Burlington, N.Y.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. L. Casler, William J. Thayer and Miss Amanda Small all of Springfield.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 3, by Rev. S.M. Cook, Harvey M. Eldred of Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co.] and Melissa R Westcott of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] June 24th, Orrin H Moore in the 77th year of his age.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] June 27th, Mary Jane [Parkhurst] wife of Harvey Parkhurst, aged 28 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] June 20, Rev. Amos Wing aged 82 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 28th, Caleb Potter in the 74th year of his age.

In Orange, Mass. June 17th, 1879, of paralysis of the heart, Miss Ophelia C. Waite sister of Rev. C.L. Waite, aged 49 years and 8 months.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] July 7, Harvey D. [Potter] son of E.D. and Emmer A. Potter, in the 3d year of his age.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 28th ult., Eddie Morgan son of Mr. Morgan, of the firm of Morgan, Finch & Phelps, merchants, was drowned int he Unadilla River while in swimming.  He was about 13 years of age.

Clintonville, Clinton Co. NY:  Diphtheria has again made its unwelcome appearance among us.  Charlie Dinger a bright little fellow of seven summers, died a few days ago, and at this time, July 1st, Nettie [Bradley] youngest daughter of Oscar and Sarah Bradley, lies a corpse, while there are three others sick in the family.  One of the three is partially convalescent.

Lillie, aged three years, only daughter of Orson Dean, West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] swallowed a quantity of medicine last week Monday, which proved to be deadly in its composition, and in less than an hour she was dead.  Unadilla Times

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Rev. Zachariah Paddock, D.D. died at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] where he had resided for a number of years on the 4th inst. in the 81st year of his age.  He was a native of Fulton, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], was licensed to preach by the Methodist church in 1818 and for 52 years he was an active, zealous and prominent worker in the cause of his Master.  In 1870, on account of ill health, he was superannuated at his own request, but he did not altogether cease to preach or to labor.  Says the Utica Herald:  "At different times he was stationed in Utica, and under his pastorate the edifice of Bleecker Street was dedicated to the uses of that denomination.  He was also stationed at Auburn, Ithaca, Rochester, New York Mills and other places throughout the State.  He was presiding elder many years of his service. the degree of D.D. was conferred on him by Union College in 1845."

In an extended notice of this good man's life the Binghamton Republican says:

"Surely, if there be any truth in Christian promise - if there be any future reward for the virtuous, helpful and holy life, then indeed the end of this good man was Peace.  In life, vigilant and earnest in doing his Master's business; in death, glorious and triumphant, preaching therein and thereby the greatest sermon of his life, Dr. Paddock leaves behind him a Christian example, remarkably pure and perfect, which all may emulate, which some may equal; but which no one can hardly hope to excel."

Doctor Paddock visited his niece, Mrs. Dr. Lathrop in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] in the fall of 1876 and preached in the Methodist church.  In 1822, he preached in the Court House.  One person who then listened to him is still living here in the 94th year of her age.  We refer to Mrs. Philena Butts.

News Item

Seth H. Rowley of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] was a revolutionary soldier.  He enlisted at the age of 16, served through the war and died at the age of 91.  Innocent, his wife died at the aged of 87. They raised a family of 12 children, who in turn have married and raised 102 grandchildren, making in all, including grandparents, 116 in the family.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1833)

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 13, 1833

Deaths

Died, in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst., Mrs. Abagail Paine in the 88th year of her age; one of the earliest emigrants to this county.  The life of this "Mother in Israel," afforded in a large degree, a transcript of practical religion bright and brightening to the last.  Faith, which works by love, as she cherished it in life, with untiring fidelity, supported her in death.  Let this be told of her.  Let her posterity cherish her memory embalmed with this.  It is more than volumes of eulogy.

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At the residence of Colonel M. Townsend, Cedar Swamp, Long Island [NY] on Tuesday last, Mrs. Frances P. Lupton relict of the late Lancaster Lupton.

Death loves indeed a shining mark.  Mrs. Lupton was one of the most estimable and accomplished of her sex.  To her friends - and who in the wide circle of her acquaintance, was not her friend - she was a guide and an example, eminently so, - winning by the gentleness and kindness of her manners, by her affability and her ever indulgent charity of opinion, their unqualified confidence and esteem.  To rare personal accomplishments, she added varied mental attainment.  In the walks of literature and the fine arts, as in the domestic circle, she sought, by the exercise of the higher faculties of a cultivated mind, to contribute to a never-failing source of self-gratification, the happiness of others.  She was a patron of the arts, not only in the productions of her pencil, but in the taste which she successfully cultivated herself and infused among others.  Mrs. Lupton was a communicant of the Protestant Episcopal church and she illustrated the purity of her faith in a life of philanthropy and Christian and social charity, and in the exercise of those practical virtues which adorn and exalt humanity, and fit it for the perfection of which in another state, it is susceptible.  This is indeed, in the midst of the grief of friends, a high and cherished source of consolation.  Albany Argus

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 27, 1833

Deaths

In New York on the 9th inst. the 76th year of her age, Mrs. Gertrude Lewis wife of Morgan Lewis, formerly Governor of this State [NY], and sister of the late Chancellor Livingston.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th inst. of a long and lingering consumption, Mrs. Lucy Gun wife of Mr. Moses Gun, in the 43d year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 3, 1833

Marriage

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th ult. by Joseph A. Goodrich, Esq., Mr. Moses Gun to Miss Betsey Hammond all of Davenport.

Deaths

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th ult. Miss Phebe Elizabeth [Moon] daughter of John Moonb, in the 14th year of her age, suffering severely from distress after a short illness of only five days, which she bore with unexampled patience.  In recording the death of this young lady, we feel in no ordinary degree the loss sustained by the event.  Her death has created a void in the bosom of her family which cannot be filled by transitory things.  A Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters are bereft of one that was near and dear to them.

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th ult. Mr. Daniel Todd aged about 45 years.

In Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mrs. Margaret Makee wife of David Makee in the 37th year of her age.  Her sickness was of short duration, which she bore with fortitude and died in the triumph of the Christian's faith.

At the residence of his brother, in Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Silas Hill in the 39th year of his age, after an illness of about two weeks.

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mr. William Seacord in the 65th year of his age.  His last illness was short but severe.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 10, 1833

Deaths

At Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Mrs. Julia Tuttle, wife of David Tuttle in the 41st year of her age.

At Washington, D.C. on the 26th ult. aged 68 years, Michael Hogan Esq. consul-general of the United States at Chili and formerly a merchant in the city of New York.  He was distinguished throughout various reverses of fortune, by his enterprise, his intelligence and probity, as well as by his hospitable and liberal disposition and the urbanity of his manners.

On the 24th of December, at his residence in London, the Rev. George Whitfield, aged 79 years, upwards of fifty years connected with Wesley Methodism.  He was at one time a travelling companion of Mr. Wesley and afterwards undertook the superintendence of the Book Room, City Road, at Mr. Wesley's particular desire.

At St. David's, Upper Canada, on the 8th ult. Mrs. Jemima Stewart aged 109 years!  In her younger days, Mrs. S. resided on the Susquehanna River, State of New York and for the last fifty years lived where she died.  Her husband departed this life a few years ago at the age of 96.  They have children now living at the age of 80 and grandchildren at 60, and a large number of great-grandchildren.

News Item

There is now at Washington, a man by the name of Andrew Wallace, applying for an increase of pension, his present allowance by government amounted to twenty-six cents per diem.  He is 103 years of age, having been born in Inverness, Scotland, March 14, 1730, and arrived in America in 1752, and his present residence is in Chester Co. Pennsylvania.  He retains a fine intelligent countenance and the full possession of his faculties, though his body continually shakes from paralysis.

He was a soldier at the battle of Culloden, Scotland, on the side of the Stuarts.  He was, after his arrival in his country, appointed an orderly sergeant, above which post he never rose, and fought both in that war, and in several battles in the revolution.  He was engaged in the battle of the Iron Hills, under Col. Wayne, and in the battle of Brandywine, where he aided in carrying Gen. Lafayette off the field when wounded.  He was in the Mohawk War in 1785, and in the Indian war of 1791, and was in the terrible slaughter, called St. Clair's defeat, in which he was wounded in the right arm by a ball.  His arm was so injured that it has never since been straight.  He nevertheless remained in the army and was in the battle fought by Wayne with the Indians in 1794.  He afterwards served five years in the 3d U.S. Sub. Legion, under Capt. Pike, the father of the late General.  When the legion was dissolved, he fell into the 2d Regiment in Capt. Schuyler's Company and was at last marched to New Orleans in 1812 in the regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Cushing, and was finally discharged in 1813, at the age of eighty-three by Gen. Wade Hampton, on account of disability.  He is poor, has a wife and two children, the youngest about 15 years of age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 24, 1833

Marriage

In Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Josiah Martin, Esq. Mr. Joseph Denio formerly of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Phebe Lewis of the former place.

Death

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst., Mr. Elias Ensign aged about 50 years.

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

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 9, 1822

Death

Suddenly, in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last, Mr. Christopher West of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], in the 48th year of his age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 16, 1822

Marriage

In Canajoharie, Montgomery County [NY], on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. McElfresh. Mr. Henry Reuey of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Christeen Helmer of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 23, 1822

Marriages

On Wednesday last in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Putnam the Rev. Washington Thacher of Eaton, Madison County [NY], to Miss Maria M. Johnson of this place.

On Thursday last, in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mr. Dellon Campbell of Pompey, Onondaga Co. [NY] to Miss Eleanor Campbell of this place.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst., Mr. Coonradt Spreacker aged 61 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 30, 1822

Death

On Sunday evening, the 21st inst. the Rev. Dr. Jonas Coe, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] aged about 64 years.  In his death the church has met with an irreparable loss and Christianity an able and faithful defender.  He was a man of the strictest piety and without an enemy, led a life void of reproach.

The sweet remembrance of the just / Shall flourish, though they sleep in dust.  Northern Budget

The following communication on the death of the Rev. Dr. Coe is copied from the last Farmers Register, printed at Troy:

"It has seldom fallen to our lot to record the death of a man so much beloved and so extensively useful.  He has been a faithful and laborious servant in the vineyard of his Lord and Master.  He has been a practical, an everyday preacher of the gospel.  In the sacred desk, he has faithfully exhibited the humbling and purifying doctrines of the cross.  In his daily walk and conversation, he has given a constant and living reproof to the profane, to the worldly-minded citizen and the cold professor.  In his life, he exemplified the Christian duties; in his death, the Christian graces.  His private character was truly amiable.  He was an affectionate husband, the tenderest of parents.  In his intercourse with society, he was truly polite, for his actions were regulated by the essence of politeness, true benevolence.  In his last illness, he manifested the most perfect resignation to the will of heaven.  After taking a most affectionate leave of his family, he died, or rather fell asleep in Jesus about 8 o'clock, without a struggle or a groan.

"His mind was tranquil and serene, / No terror in his looks were seen."

Well may an eyewitness say, "let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."  His loss will be deplored not only by his own church and congregation, to whose hearts he was very dear, but by many neighboring churches to whom he has been a father; by many neighboring pastors to whom he has been a counsellor and a friend, and by the Presbyterian church100 at large, in whose councils he has often presided."

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 3, 1879

Death

BRUSHELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 1, 1879, Amos Brushell Jr. aged 60 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 5, 1879

Marriage

On Wednesday evening of this week, at the home of the bride in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], Mr. Emmet J. Fish was united in marriage to Miss Lovina Waldorf, only daughter of Peter Waldorf.  the ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Grummon.  The bride was dressed in a very elegant costume, and we noticed at the reception some very costly presents were given them. We are sorry to lose our friend, Lovina, but we trust they never will be disturbed in its present harmonies - a union which the friends of both will unite in expressions of congratulation and wishes for their future prosperity through all their walk in life.  On Thursday they departed for their future home in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 30, 1879

Deaths

BROWNELL:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] on the 14th inst. of dropsy of the brain, Mrs. Carrie M. Brownell, wife of Nathan Brownell, aged 21 years.

SPRAGUE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] April 23 of pneumonia, Dillie Sprague aged 70 years and for 40 years, a resident of Earlville.

WAKELY:  In McLean, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.] on the 23d of April Emeline [Wakely] wife of Benajah Wakely.

KELSEY:  Hon. William H. Kelsey born in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2, 1812, died suddenly at his residence in Geneseo last week.  He once represented his district in Congress, was publisher of the Livingston Democrat a Whig paper, until 1837, when he entered upon the study and practice of the law.  He died as he had lived, honored and respected by all who knew him.

PETRIE:  On Monday morning, Thomas Petrie a lad fourteen years of age, employed in the Oneida knitting mill [Madison Co. NY], was instantly killed in a most terrible and shocking manner.  He was adjusting a belt, when his clothing caught in it and he was drawn around the shafting which revolved at a speed of two hundred revolutions per minute, his head striking the ceiling and dashing his brains out.  His body was fearfully mangled.

LAKE:  On Monday afternoon, while Wallace Lake was adjusting a belt in Tyler & Lyon's mill at Millville, Broome County [NY], he was caught in the shafting and hurled with terrible force against the timbers overhead.  The mill was stopped as soon as possible, but life was almost extinct before he was got loose and he only survived a few minutes in an insensible condition.  Young Lake had only been married a week.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 3, 1879

Death

TINKER:  In Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] on April 20, 1879, of pneumonia, Permelia [Tinker] wife of Charles Tinker, aged 61 years.

GROVER:  Ezra Grover was found dead in his bed on the morning of the 25th at his residence of E.T. Webb, Esq.  Although an invalid for a number of years, his sudden death was a sad surprise to his many friends.  He was nearly 84 years of age.

TRUESDALE:  Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  A gloom of sadness has been thrown over our community by the sudden death of Ruby Chamberlain Truesdell.  A large concourse of heartfelt mourners assembled at the M.E. Church on the 29th to pay their last sad respects.  Mother and child were buried in one grave.  during the last four months, we have buried the two most perfect specimens of health our village afforded.  Maria Post and Ruby Truesdell.  Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Curtis of Bainbridge, D. Brown and wife, of Guilford and many representatives from other places were present at the funeral. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of many warm friends.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 1, 1879

Marriages

FRYER - LENNON:  At -?- Church, Minneapolis, Minn. April 22d(?), by Rev. Dr. Knickerbocker, Mr. John Fryer, Jr. of St. Paul [MN] formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Kate Lennon daughter of John Lennon of Minneapolis.

PRENTICE - FINCH:  At the residence of Mr. Finch, at Rockwell's Mill, April 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Charles M. Prentice to Miss Cora U. Finch both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

PRENTICE - GRAVES:  At the residence of George Graves, at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], April 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Truman C. Prentice to Miss Chana M. Graves both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

RICHARDS - WILSON:  At the parsonage in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] April 26th(?), by Rev. J.V.C. Nellis, Mr. Squire W. Richards to Miss Nettie A. Wilson both of Rockdale, Chenango County N.Y.

Deaths

SPERRY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Miss Almira Sperry aged 54 years.

WOODRUFF:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Mrs. Frances Woodruff aged 37 years.

BREED:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Mrs. Phebe Breed widow of Henry Breed, aged 45 years.

PERKINS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] April 19th, Mrs. Lucretia Perkins, aged 62(?) years.

HANDY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 13th Alice May [Handy] daughter of A.J. Handy, aged 18 months.

HAVEN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 18th, Mr. Frederick Haven aged 58 years.

CUMMINGS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 20th, Mrs. Hannah Cummings aged 72 years.

DEMARSE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] April 19th, Amelia [Demarse] wife of Francis DeMarse, aged 63 years.

EGGLESTON:  At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] suddenly, April 18th, Miss Lillian Eggleston, aged 21 years.

PORTER:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] suddenly April 18th, Mr. Jacob G. Porter aged 77 years.

FREDENBURG:  In Schenevus, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] April 10th, Matilda [Fredenburg] wife of Charles Fredenburg, aged 47 years.  Deceased was a cousin of the late Mrs. Horatio Babcock of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

LAKE:  Wallace Lake a young man about twenty-five years old, employed about Taylor & Lyon's lumber mill at Millville, near Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] was fatally injured on Monday afternoon of this week by being caught upon a revolving pulley shaft and hurled against floor timbers with the speed of one hundred and fifty revolutions a minute.  His head and body were fearfully mangled, and he lived but three hours after the accident.  Deceased was married on Monday of Last week.

CHAMPLIN:  East Pharsalia, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral services of Mishael Champlin an aged man of this town, were held at the Congregational Church, April 21st.  Rev. A.P. Merrills preached a deeply interesting sermon, from these words, "Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him."  Thus, our Father calls His children home.  "Be ye also ready."

News Items

The remains of Harry Burrell a well-known cheese buyer of Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY], who died in March last, were stolen from the receiving vault in the little Falls cemetery, on Monday night of last week and great excitement prevailed throughout that section.  On the following Wednesday morning the remains were found secreted under a barn at Jacksonburg [Herkimer Co. NY], a canal lock station, three miles west of the Falls.  Several arrests have been made and it is believed the officers have nabbed the guilty parties, who are suspected of committing the crime in hope of a reward.

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Alleged Abortion, Death of the Victim, Coroner's Inquest

Our Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] correspondent furnishes us with the following particulars of a dark transaction which is being brought to light in that town.  the report contains all of importance developed up to Tuesday evening.  The examination was continued on Wednesday morning.

For some weeks past the friends of Miss Elizabeth Belden of Guilford have been exercised as to her whereabouts.  It seems that about twelve weeks ago she left her friends there to make a visit to the family of Mr. C.F. Horton, near Gilbertsville, in Otsego County, and with whom she had previously lived when they resided in Norwich, with the understanding that she would return shortly after completing her visit to Guilford and resume her labors in the family where she has formerly resided.  Her stay having been protracted and accidentally learning that she had left Mr. Horton's some time before, at once led her friends to conjecture that something wrong was underlying the mystery.  Nothing, however, was definitely learned as to where she was until Thursday the 22d inst., When Dr. J.D. Meacham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] proceeded to Guilford in quest of a sister of Miss Belden, who immediately went to her sister's dying bedside.  She continued to sink and died on Saturday the 26th.  Her remains were brought to Guilford and so much mystery was enveloping the case that Dr. M.D. Spencer, the coroner, at once took steps for the holding of an inquest.  District Attorney Church and Dr. Avery, from Norwich, were present on Monday, when a Coroner's jury was summoned and an autopsy made by Dr. Avery in the presence of Coroner Spencer, his son and Dr. Ingersoll. At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning the jury was convened, and up to that night the following important evidence brought out.

The case naturally excites a great deal of interest and feeling in the vicinity where the unfortunate person had lived and the people are desirous that justice shall be meted out to all the guilty parties, whoever they may be.  Dr. Meacham is represented by counsel in the person of C.B. Sumner, Esq. of Bainbridge.

Dr. D.M. Lee of Oxford, happening to be in Guilford on Tuesday, a second, and in some respects more extended autopsy was held upon the body, in which Dr. Lee participated.  The funeral took place immediately after, and the body was buried by the side of her father and mother - the former having died last summer = in our cemetery.  The deceased was some thirty-four years of gee and leaves one child, some six years old, two sisters and a brother.  She was quite intelligent, having formerly taught school for a number of terms, and her naturally kind and cheerful disposition had won for her a large circle of friends, which her untimely death will cause to mourn.  If she had failings and had erred, charity should step in under all the circumstances.

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The First Wedding in New England

Among the victims of the famine and hardships closely following the landing of the Pilgrims of the May Flower, was Rose Standish, wife of Captain Miles Standish. The Captain, after a brief period of mourning, and feeling that it was "not good for man to be alone," concluded to seek consolation from Priscilla Mullins, daughter of William Mullins, one of the passengers of the May Flower.  She was just blooming into womanhood, while the Captain was nearly forty years of age.  With soldierly dignity the Captain sent John Alden, a young man living in his family, as an ambassador to Priscilla's father to ask his consent for the Captain to visit her with matrimonial intent.  He discharged his missive faithfully.  The father readily consented, but added, "Priscilla must be consulted."  She was summoned into the presence of John, who, a young man of graceful form, handsome face and sparkling eyes, and well known to her, modestly repeated his message.  It was leap year and Priscilla fixing her mischievous eyes upon him said "Prithee, John, why do you not speak for yourself?"  John blushed and retired.  It was not long, however, before he returned, and his accepted visits resulted in the celebration of their nuptials by all in the settlement, except Captain Standish.  Tradition has it that John Alden went to his nuptials on a young bull, richly caparisoned, and as he returned led the animal whilst his bride rode like a queen upon its back.  Longfellow, in his "Courtship of Miles Standish" has vividly pictured this first New England marriage. The courtship of Miles Standish : and other poems : Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive