Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 6, 1866

Marriages

LEWIS - HALL:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A. Hall, of Homer, N.Y., Mr. E. Douglas Lewis to Miss Emma Hall both of Chittenango, N.Y. [Madison Co.]

SNELL - CHILDS:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 1, 1966, by Rev. J.B. Stacey, Mr. Morey Snell to Miss Lovisa Childs both of Stockbridge. 

COOPER - HAMBLIN:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 20, 1865, by the Rev. P.L. Hakes, Mr. Charles H. Cooper to Miss Nancy L. Hamblin.

HESS - JOHNSON:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 26, 1965, by Rev. A.M. Lake, Mr. Bradford Hess of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Kate Johnson of Oriskany Falls.

MERCER - LEWIS:  At the M.E. Church in Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.M. Lake, Capt. W.E. Mercer of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie M. Lewis of Madison, N.Y.

STALKER - NORTON:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1865, by Rev. J.B. Stacy, Mr. James Stalker to Miss Maryette Norton both of that town.

JENKS - STEINBERG:  At the Wickwire House in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 26, 1865, by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Delancy W. Jenks of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Helen M. Steinburg of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

JENKS -MARVIN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 14, 1865, by Rev. L.V. Ismend, Benjamin R. Jenks of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Polly Marvin of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

KEECH - ACKLEY:  At East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the house of the bride's father, Dec. 27, 1865, by George Balcom, Evangelist, Major Willard Keech to Miss Francelia E. Ackley.

HITCHCOCK - PENNER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1865, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. L.E. Swan, Mr. Charles G. Hitchcock to Miss Emma I. Penner all of Cazenovia.

ALDRICH - WEBLER:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. Mr. Davis, Mr. James P. Aldrich of Litchfield, Illinois to Mrs. Harriet E. Webler of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

FAIRCHILD - HARRIS:  In Chicago Dec. 19, 1865, at Trinity Church by Rev. Mr. Cummings, Mr. N.J. Fairchild of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], and Miss Carrie H. Harris of Hamilton, N.Y.

WEST - STETSON:  In Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. Rush R. West to Miss Emergene E. Stetson both of Sangerfield.

COOK - JACKSON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at Bacon's Hotel, Jan. 2, 1866, by Rev. Mr. McFarland, Mr. Marcelon Cook to Miss Julia Jackson, both of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

MAHAFFEY - LIME:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 25, 1865, by Rev. D.G. Corey, Mr. William J. Mahaffey of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Emma Lime of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

HUMPAGE - WHITE:  At the Hecla Works, Oneida Co. [NY] Dec. 25, 1865, by Rev. F.W. Tooke, Mr. William H. Humpage of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Frank White of Hecla Works.

WILDRIG - WHITE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Jackson Wildrig of Baldwinsville [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Betsey White of Stockbridge.

WOODWORTH - MARSH:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Louis H. Woodworth to Miss Romelia L. Marsh all of Canastota.

WEST - ROBBINS:  By the same, Jan. 2, 1866, John D. West to Emogene O. Robbins all of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

SMITH - HAVEN:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Dec. 14, 1865, by Rev. Joseph Clark, Mr. William H. Smith to Miss Maria Haven both of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

HOLT:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1865, Mrs. Sarah Holt widow of the late Daniel Holt aged 74 years and 11 months.

SMITH:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 29, 1865 of consumption, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith daughter of Edward and Jane Evans, aged 29 years.

JENNE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 17, 1865, Sally [Jenne] wife of Ezra Jenne, aged 761 years and 9 months.

BAUDER:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 20, of croup, Grace [Bauder] second and only surviving daughter of James G. and Elizabeth Bauder, aged 1 year and 16 days.

MARR:  In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 28, 1865, Mrs. John Marr.

FINNEY:  At Eaton village [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 24, 1865, Dea. Sylvester Finney aged 58 years.

GUY:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18, 1865, Mr. James Guy, aged 80 years.

MARBLE:  In McConnellsville, Oneida Co. [NY] Dec. 25, 1865, Miss Lydia Jane [Marble] daughter of Richard and Emily Marble, aged 14 years and 8 months.

LEACH:  At Elkhart, Ill. Dec. 16, 1865, Mr. Adentram J. Leach formerly of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] aged 47 years.

HILL:  At Birdsall, Allegany Co. [NY] Sept. 30, 1865, Althen D. [Hill] wife of the late Truman Hill, aged 65 years; Oct. 4th, Susan E. [Hill] daughter of the late Truman Hill, aged 59 years; and at Angelica [Allegany Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Ann E. [Mathews] and daughter of the late Truman Hill, aged 43 years.  All formerly residents of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

DEWEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, Lucy [Dewey] wife of Ebenezer Dewey, aged 74 years.

GARDNER:  At his residence in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on Friday morning Dec. 29, 1865, of paralysis, Mr. Niles H. Gardner, aged about 67 years.

BRADLEY:  On Friday afternoon last, Mrs. Bradley, mother of Cornelius Bradley, who resides in a house owned by Under Sheriff Randall, about half a mile west of Oneida village [Madison Co. NY], was burned so severely that death ensued the following day.  It seems Mrs. Bradley was at work about the stove, when her clothes took fire and there being no one in the house with her, she was shockingly burned before she could get her clothing off.  One of the neighbors, probably hearing the cries of the sufferer, went into the house, but it was too late to save the unfortunate woman.  Her age was about 60 years.  Union

Vital Records, Chenango Co. NY (1879 & 1880)

Sherburne News, Sherburne NY, June 7, 1879 

Marriage

MAYNARD - BUELL:  At the residence of the bride's mother in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco and Miss Harriet L. Buell of this village.

Notwithstanding the storm, Mrs. Buell received a large number of her friends Tuesday evening, June 3d at the marriage of her daughter, Harriet L. to Mr. Robert P. Maynard, of San Francisco, Cal.  The bride, of course, was the center of attraction and never did she appear so charming as when taking upon her the marriage vow. she was attired in a pea green silk which with the orange flowers that adorned her hair and a long bridal veil set off her graceful figure to magnificent advantage. The groom is a gentleman of commanding appearance and won the admiration of all by his becoming and refined bearing.  The residence was beautifully decorated with evergreens and suspended above the portrait of the grandmother of the bride in the center of the parlor was the monogram "M.B."  The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. James Chambers. After receiving the congratulations which were numerous and hearty, the happy pair were conducted to the dining room, where, with their friends, they partook of a very sumptuous collation.  Among the guests were Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter, Warren and Isaac S. Newton, Esq. of Norwich, Albro Newton, Esq., of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, N.Y., Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray of New Haven, Ct. and Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman.  Specially noticeable was the presence of Capt. and Mrs. Newton, grandfather and grandmother of the bride.  Having enjoyed sixty-nine years of wedded life, their presence added much to the pleasure of the company.  The bride received a large number of presents some of which were very delicate specimens of the artistic skill of her numerous friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Maynard took the 8:40 train Wednesday morning for a few days visit in New York and New Haven.  After a short sojourn in Sherburne upon their return, they will proceed to San Francisco where they will reside.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 17, 1879

Deaths

H.P. Skinner a well-known and extensive jeweleryman of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence on Sunday afternoon last of scarlet fever.  He had been sick but a little over a week.

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  Between one and two o'clock last Tuesday afternoon Mr. Harry Heath a gentleman about 60 years of age, was stricken down and died from sun stroke while working in the hayfield of W.W. Evans.

The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] was largely attended on Saturday of last week.  He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery near White's Store. Friends of deceased were present from Sherburne and surrounding towns, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

News Item

Many years ago, when all west of the Hudson River was almost a trackless wilderness, Asa White and wife left his Vermont home and settled in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  He afterwards removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], where he resided until his death.  During his residence in Sherburne he had seven children born unto him, all of whom are still living and whose ages are as follows:  Richmond White, 83; Mrs. Isabell White Merrils, 79; Mr. Devello White, 78; William White, 76; Mrs. Lavinia White Carrier, 73; Mrs. Eunice White Corbin, 69; Mrs. Dr. E.S. Lyman, 65.  all still reside in Sherburne except William who now resides in Coventry and Mrs. Corbin, in Bainbridge.  Telegraph

Chenango American, Greene, NY March 4, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's brother in German [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Miles S. Hubbard of Smithville [Chenango Col. NY] to Miss Cora E. Gililand of German.

At the Spaulding House, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 25th, by Rev. John McVey, E. Darwin Tuttle of Holmesville, Chenango County [NY] and Sarah A Crittenden of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

On the 25th ult. by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Orrin Cady and Mellissa Bliven.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th at the residence of the bride's father, D.D. Raymond of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Frank U. Raymond of Norwich.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d Mary E. [Fisher] wife of E.G. Fisher, aged 60 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 22d, Mr. Smith Titus aged 81 years.

In Willett [Cortland Co. NY] of malignant diphtheria, Feb. 11th, Gracia M. [Wightman], aged 8 years, 2 months and 5 days; Feb. 13th, Freddie M. [Wightman] aged 10 years and 5 months, children of William M. and Kate R Wightman.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th Mrs. Rhoda Clarke aged 64 years and 6 months.

Mr. Peter Merrills a resident of the town of Barker, Broome County [NY] and a brother-in-law of Mr. A.W. Taft of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], went into his sap bush on Friday morning of last week between the hours of seven and eight o'clock for the purpose of doing some work there.  Not returning, a search was instituted for him and about five o'clock in the afternoon his dead body was found in the woods.  It is supposed he died of heart disease.

Mrs. Abbott the seven times married woman of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] has died at the age of eighty-eight years.  Her seventh husband, to whom she was married last year, survives her.  Her maiden name was Williams, and she always lived in that neighborhood.  She first married a man named Traux, and then she was successively wedded to Messrs. Riggs, Farrow, Wallace, Berry, Pratt and Abbott.  Her widowhood seldom exceeded a year.  She never became a mother, but many of the best citizens of Chenango County called her such, six of her seven husbands being widowers, with children ranging in number from two to a dozen. There is not half a score of families in the county but can trace some marriage relationship to her.  She was a good woman and consistent member of one of the orthodox churches. The majority of her husbands were well-to-do farmers, and it is said that she leaves a snug fortune, received from her deceased husbands.  Bainbridge Republican

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 4, 1879

Marriage

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  A pleasant wedding occurred just out from our village last Wednesday evening. The interested parties were Mr. Alexander from near Amsterdam N.Y. [Montgomery Co. NY] and Miss Deliphene Terwilliger daughter of Solomon Terwilliger of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's aunt, by Rev. F.W. Root of Dryden.

Deaths

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Calista J. Dimmick wife of Francis R Dimmick, Esq. aged 62 years and 4 months.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Our citizens were pained to learn on Saturday of the death of Mrs. Dimmick, wife of F.E Dimick, who had been sick only three days.  Her funeral took place on Monday forenoon at her late residence. She was a kind mother and an affectionate wife and was beloved by all and had many warm personal friends who regret her sudden death.

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on June 1st, Bessie [York] infant daughter of Edwin and Alvira York, aged three months.

SANFORD:  Mrs. Sanford mother of E.N. Sanford, late of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] but now of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died at the residence of Romeo Warren on Friday last.

News Items

The grave of Charles Walsworth is our cemetery a soldier of the war of 1812 was decorated by a grandson Walter Walsworth a soldier of the late war and member of Smith Post G.A.R. [Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Among the graves in our cemetery decorated were three containing revolutionary soldiers, viz:  Capt. William Church, Samuel Griffing and Aaron Phillips and two of the 1812 war, William Sherwood and Charles Walsworth in addition to those who fell in the last war. [Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1879

Marriages

KEOUGH - KINNER:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John F. Keough and Miss Elizabeth Kinier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

PARSONS - REYNOLDS:  At the home of the bride's parents, May 22, by Rev. C.H. Taylor, Mr. Charles H. Parsons of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Hattie E. Reynolds of Barker [Broome Co. NY]

JEFFREY - WALTON:  In Brooklyn at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening, May 15th, 1879, by Rev. Reuben Jeffrey, D.P. father of the groom, George C. Jeffrey M.D. to Amanda [Walton] daughter of William H. Walton, Esq.

MAYNARD - BUELL:  One of the most brilliant social events of the season occurred at Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 3d inst., the occasion being the celebration of the nuptials of the beautiful and accomplished Miss Hattie S. Buell of Sherburne to Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco.  The ceremony was performed at the residence of the mother of the bride and was witnessed by a large concourse of friends of the contracting parties.  The house was beautifully and appropriately decorated with flowers and evergreens, wrought in elegant and beautiful designs. A sumptuous collation was served which was discussed amid universal congratulations and kind wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the newly wedded couple.  Among the guests we noticed, Isaac Newton Esq. of Norwich, in company with his brother, Warren Newton of Norwich, and Albro Newton of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton of San Francisco, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray, of New Haven, Ct., Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman, Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter. The bride was the recipient of a large number of elegant and costly presents. The bridal tour will consist of a visit to New Haven, Conn., and New York City, after which the happy couple will depart for the Golden Gate where they are to permanently reside.

Deaths

WISLEY:  In Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, Henry Wisley father of James Wisley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 76 years.

SANFORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Mauy 31st Mrs. Electa Sanford aged 69 years.

YATES:  In Brownwood, Texas, May 17th, Mrs. Ella I. Yates formerly of this county [Chenango Co. NY] and granddaughter of Merritt Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 22 years and 7 months.

WILBUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th, Cora Belle [Wilbur] daughter of J.B. Wilbur aged 8 years, 7 months and 25 days.

BUTTON:  The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Button was attended at the residence of her son-ion-law, J.A. Dexter, at eleven o'clock, last Wednesday.  Mrs. Button was mother of the late Henry Button of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], also Mrs. Nelson Holmes of Groton, Mich.  She was eighty-five years old, had been an invalid and a great sufferer for many years.

HOAG:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Polly Hoag who died at Mr. Carmel's near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] was attended at 2 o'clock on the same day.

ELLIOTT:  Capt. Jim Elliott an aged citizen of Fenton [Broome Co. NY] died Tuesday evening. The funeral was attended Wednesday.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 5, 1879

Marriage

JEFFERY - WALTON:  In Brooklyn at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening May 15, 1879, by Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D., father of the groom, George C Jeffery, M.D. to Amanda [Walton] daughter of William H. Walton, Esq.

Deaths

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 1st, Bessie [York] infant daughter of Edwin and Alyira York, aged 3 months.

KEYES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 30th, Mr. John Keyes aged 73 years.

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Calista J. [Dimmick] wife of Francis E Dimmick, Esq. aged 61 years and 4 months.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. F.E. Dimmick died quite suddenly at her home at noon on Saturday.  She was taken in a fit on Thursday and was unconscious until her death.  Her funeral was very largely attended on Monday.

BUTTON:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, at the residence of her son-in-law, J.A. Dexter, Mrs. Mary Button aged 85 years, mother of N.H. Button of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Mary Button died at the house of her son-in-law, J.A. Dexter, at six o'clock last Monday afternoon aged eighty-five years.  Death came as a bearer of good tidings to the weary one, waiting so long and patiently for a release from her great suffering.  Mrs. Button was the mother of the late Henry Button, of Norwich, also mother of Mrs. Nelson Holmes of Gratten, Mich.

WILBUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th Cora Belle [Wilbur] daughter of J.B Wilbur, aged 8 years, 7 months and 26 days.

SANFORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Mrs. Electa Lewis Sanford aged 69 years.

BAGG:  In Junius N.Y. [Seneca Co. NY] May 7th, Mrs. Henry H. Bagg aged 56 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]

TOBY:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st, Mr. Martin Toby aged 67 years, 4 months and 11 days.

We cannot make it seem he's dead; / A few days since and he was here; / Now the body lies in its narrow bed. / But the spirit dwells with angels dear.

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CARTWRIGHT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] May 27th, 1879, Mr. Ezra M. Cartwright, aged 42 years.

Ezra Cartwright, lately of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, died suddenly in Smithville of apoplexy, Tuesday of this week.  He was a former resident of Smithville.

Dearest friend I canst be thou're gone? / We have seen thy form entombed / In that long and silent home / From which traveler ne'er returned.

Yes! we have seen thy noble form / In death's habiliments arrayed; / And while thy generous heart / Has forever ceased to throb / That far beyond death's alarm /Thy spirit hath winged its flight to God.

Thinkest thou that none are left, / Bitter tears to shed for thee? / Aye, let thy spirit's quickened powers / See the tears of sorrow fall, / And hear the deep drawn sigh / The sobs with which the air is rent.

Dearest friend, dost thou know / That thou hast still on earth / Friends who've watched thee, / E'en from thy birth? / Who taught thy infant feet to walk, / They prattling tongue / To lisp a mother's name?

Although thou art far removed / Beyond our earthly sphere, / Friends whom thou hast loved / Still hold thy memory dear.

Though thy body lies in the tomb, / And mingles with its mother dust, / For thee, no more, the roses bloom / Thy soul's enthroned in Heaven we trust; / and if we meet on earth no more / May we clasp hands on the other shore.

Where, when ten thousand years / Their silent race have run, / Our hymns of praise to God / Will have but just begun.

M.C.

News Item

Last week we mentioned the sad case of drowning of Wallace McConnell and N. Lee Bassett, two young men of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] in Oneida Lake on the 22d ult.  Search was kept up by the relatives of the deceased and others which has finally proved successful.  On Friday morning last the body of Young Bassett was discovered by his father, who was upon a steamer, engaged in the search.  The body was standing erect in about seven feet of water, the feet resting upon the ground, one arm was folded across the breast with the other hanging down by the side.  The face was not in a condition to be recognized, but it was identified by the clothing.  On Saturday morning the body of young McConnell was recovered by the party in search, who were on board a steamer.  In passing a certain point, one of the party left the steamer in a rowboat and in a few moments saw the body shoot up out of the water.  At the same time, it was seen by one on the steamer, who says the position of the body was upright and plain to be seen above the waist. Both bodies were taken to Utica, and the funeral was held on Monday afternoon.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871 & 1879)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 8, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 31st by Rev. J.W. Mevis of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Edgar Bartlett to Miss Edith Williams all of Sidney.

At the American Hotel in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 24th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Frank Bushnell to Miss Georgie Clinton of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 25th, by the Rev. C.K. McHarg, Mr. James Bunyan of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Helen A. Davis of Middlefield.

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24th, by Rev. C.L. Wait, Mr. Ambrose C. Shipman of Macomb Illinois, to Miss Cora E. [Bowen] daughter of Mr. Levi Bowen.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, by the Rev. H.C. Meeker, Mr. Dexter Wightman of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Henriette L. Lough of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

At Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 25th, by Rev. J.H. Brown, Miss Mattie E. Bennett to Mr. Leroy Hunt of Hillsdale, N.Y. [Columbia Co.].

At Clarksville [Albany Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. R.F. Parshall of Carrollton, Mr. Lester M. Lettis  to Miss Jane A Fouward all of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 29th by Rev. D.M. Toller, Mr. Adelbert Gayler of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Amanda M Dunham of Portlandville.

At the residence of the bride's sister in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. William M. Hiller, Oct. 25th, T.H. Bilvea of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mina Thompson of Unadilla.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 25th by Rev. O.T. Moulton Harrison White of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Caroline Barnes of Oneonta.

At the M.E. parsonage in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. A. Griffin, Oct. 25th, Willard J. Houghtailing and Nancy Enos all of Oneonta.

Deaths

In Iowa City, Iowa, Sunday morning Oct. 22d, Mortimer L. Wescott aged 26 years, son of Albert Wescott, formerly of Milford village [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st October, Ella Elizabeth [Noble] wife of John H Noble and daughter of Dr. Parley E. Johnson.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 1st, Mrs. Rodney Emmons aged 41 years.

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 29th, Ezra Blanchard formerly of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] aged 48 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 30, 1879

Deaths

DELONG:  In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 20, Alanson C. Delong aged 58 years.

WILBUR:  In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 20, Polly Wilbur aged 83 years.

LUTHER:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 23, Mr. Moses H. Luther aged 72 years and 7 months.

Last Wednesday at his residence on Grove Street, Mr. Moses H. Luther died.  He had not been feeling as well as usual the Sunday before and several times during the day took morphine, as was his custom when unwell.  He accidently took an overdose and soon lost consciousness.  It was so long before he could be aroused and being in a very weak state, it was impossible for his physician to save his life.  Mr. Luther has been a resident of this village about 30 years. during the last ten years of his life he had been continually failing, suffering from palsy and probably would not have lived a great while, even if he had recovered from this last prostration, being over 70 years of age.  He leaves a wife in this village, two sons, G.R. Luther in Iowa and W.H. Luther in Wisconsin, and one daughter in Cincinnatus, Cortland County [NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1822, 1860, 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 3, 1822

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Quinlan, Mr. Franklin Eldredge of Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] son of Barnabas Eldredge, Esq. to Miss Eliza Van Dyke eldest daughter of Mr. John Van Dyke of this town.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Austin, Mr. George Chrysler son of Mr. Mathias Chrysler, to Miss Sally Low daughter of Mr. Peter Low, all of the former place.

In Colchester (Connecticut) Doct. Simeon Marsey of Canajoharie (Montgomery Col.) [NY\] to Miss Sarah Otis daughter of Deacon John T. Otis, of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 17, 1822

Deaths

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 10th inst. William Blass Jun. son of William H. Blass, aged 17 years 7 months and 23 days.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mr. James Cannon, Jun.l aged 35 years, son of Col. James Cannon.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 5, 1860

Marriage

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Rev. David L. Pendell, Mr. A. Le Grand Sanderson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Edna J. Hiland of the former place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 12, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Charles H. Signor of Homer, Cortland County [NY] to Miss Carrie J. Paris of the former place.

Death

The following particulars of the recent child murder at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] were furnished us by Coroner Robinson.  James Kenyon is an Englishman, aged about 54 years, of rather intemperate habits.  Five years ago, while laboring under an attack of delirium tremens, he attempted suicide by cutting his throat but unfortunately did not succeed.  Last week, he was at work in a hop yard in Richfield, showing a disposition to assault another person employed in the same yard.  Word was sent to Almon Ames, overseer of the poor of Richfield, who had previously had Kenyon in charge, that he must take him in custody.  On Monday morning last Mr. Ames took the fellow home with him and thought he would set him at work on his own place.  Mr. A.'s son Calvin was there with his wife and an only child, a boy just a year old.  Kenyon was left alone in the house with the two women and this child, when he seized upon the latter and by repeated blows on the floor killed it.  The skull was badly broken.  This occurred soon after he came to the house. The Coroner's jury rendered a verdict of "willful murder."  It is hardly necessary to add that Kenyon is, or pretends to be, deranged. That he is possessed of a temper the most ugly and devilish is very evident.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 19, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. George Case of Factoryville, Tioga County [NY] and Miss Elizabeth Houghtaling of Oneonta.

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 6th, 1860, Mrs. Hannah Northrup wife of Robert Northrup aged 64 years.  She died trusting in God.  Her friends deeply feel her loss, but trusting in God, they shall find His "grace sufficient" for them.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, September 26, 1860

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday evening, the 23d inst. after an illness of three hours, Mr. Edward Wright aged 56 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 21st Marvin Edmunds aged 16 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 22, Alexander B. [Perry] son of Jesse Perry, aged 2 years and 7 months.

At Gilboa Schoharie County [NY] on the 5th inst. of typhoid fever Robert Weismer aged 52 years.

Mr. W. was one of the oldest and most respected residents of Gilboa.  For years he carried on an extensive business and was well and widely known as a man of the strictest integrity and most honorable principles. Few men in the town commanded more respect or had more ardent and devoted friends.  In all the relations of life, either in his business walks or in his family circle, he was distinguished for his excellent qualities.  His death is a severe loss to the town, and a painful affliction to a large and interesting family, some of whom are now prostrated by the same disease which caused his death.  May God in his wisdom lay his healing hand upon the bereaved sufferers and spare them to offer consolation and support to the sorrowing widow and the youthful members of the broken flock.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 18, 1879

Marriage

Our "elegant" friend, Elliot Danforth Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] perpetrated the following in his 4th of July speech at Sidney Plains [Delaware Cop. NY]:  "Five years ago today on the village green in your sister village, Bainbridge, I delivered an oration which resulted in my leading to the marriage altar, within six months from that time, one of Chenango's fairest daughters.  I mention this as a Fourth of July incident, which in my history at least, will probably never be repeated. That was a union of hands and a union of hearts.  Today we are to speak of a union of States."

Deaths

Henry P. Skinner for some ten years past a businessman here, died of scarlet fever Sabbath noon.  For a few years past, he had been of delicate constitution, and it required only slight disease to produce death. The funeral Tuesday afternoon was in charge of the Masonic Order, and representatives were present from neighboring lodges. The fire department and Dakin rifle association also turned out as organizations.  Mr. Skinner leaves a wife and three children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. As an enterprising upright businessman, he will be greatly missed.

Harry Heath a farmer living near Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] was found dead yesterday in the hay field. As he was alone at the time of his death, the cause is as yet unknown.  It is thought to be a case of sunstroke.

Judge Paddock, of Malone [Franklin Co. NY], who occasionally visits at Mr. Mears's, lost a twelve-year-old son, Henry [Paddock] by drowning Tuesday.  Fred, another son, was severely injured a few days since by falling form a tree.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

 The Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 13, 1873

Marriages

THOMPSON - FORBES:  At the home of the bride, Feb. 6 by Rev. A. Cochran, Mr. William R. Thompson and Miss Emma C. Forbes all of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

FOSTER - BRITT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 30, by Rev. A. Cochran, William S. Foster of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], and Nancy Matilda Britt of Higginsville [Oneida Co. NY].

MASON - ADAMS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 28, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. George S. Mason of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Samantha M. Adams of DeRuyter.

NEWITT - BUCKINGHAM:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 29, by Elder H. Newitt, Mr. David M. Newitt and Miss Jenette A. Buckingham both of DeRuyter.

ENAS - EMERY:  Feb. 2, by G.W. Lane, Esq., Thomas Enas and Evaline Collins all of Vienna [Oneida Co. NY].

PAGE - EMERY:  In West Vienna [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 1 by Rev. E.C. Brown, Mr. Edwin O. Page and Miss Jennie Emery both of Constantia [Oswego Co. NY].

BRILL - DAY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 5 by Rev. F.A. Spencer of Clinton, Frederick Brill of Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY] and Mary Day daughter of Deacon Day of Verona.

BREWSTER - WILLSON:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 6 by Rev. S.M. Fisk of Verona, Mr. William Brewster of Verona and Miss Alice Willson of Westmoreland.

MERRILL - DAY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 5 by Rev. F.A. Spencer of Clinton, Frank S. Merrill of Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY] and Jane Day daughter of Pearon Day of Verona.

MOORE - FOWLER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 30 by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. George Moore of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Ann D. Fowler.

SKINNER - BELLENGER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 29, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. L.D. Skinner of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Helen Bellenger of Sherburne.

Deaths

EVERTT:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 5 of consumption, Matilda Evertt in the 66th year of her age.

PHILLIPS:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 18, Jan. 18, Catharine E. Phillips aged 66(?) years.

LEWIS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 7, Ezra Lewis in the 77th year of his age.

PARK:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Jan. 20, youngest daughter of Stanton and Adelaide C. Park, aged 1 year and 5 months.

BARKER:  In Clinton [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 3, Louise [Barker] wife of M.W. Barker, aged 64 years.

COOLEY:  In Gaines, Orleans Co. [NY] Jan. 5, Mrs. Penelope Cooley, formerly of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] aged 85 years, 11 months and 2 days.

WHIITNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 19, Loesa wife of Porter Whitney, aged 32 years.

WHEELER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31, Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, aged 91 years, 3 months and 20 days.

FROST:  George Frost who resides near Clinton [Oneida Co. NY] attended a party on Wednesday evening of last week at the residence of John G Phillips of Feder St. in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], was taken ill the same night and died the following Monday.  His body was taken to Utica [Oneida Co. NY] yesterday (Wednesday) for interment.

CURTIS:  Madison, Madison Co. NY:  The remains of the late Isaac Curtis Esq. will be brought here on Tuesday of the present week for interment from Utica [Oneida Co. NY] where he had spent much of his time for the last few years of his life.  Mr. Curtis was a brother of Uri Curtis and Allen Curtis, Esqrs. and spent most of his early life here, and for many successive years held the office of constable and collector and was considered a faithful and efficient officer.  Never a farthing stuck to his fingers not his own all through his official career.  He subsequently became the proprietor of the Stage House, as the hotel was then called, and was extensively known all through the Chenango and Oriskany Valleys and held the office of deputy postmaster for many years while keeping the hotel.  He was of the Democratic school fo Politics.

VAN VALKENBURGH:  Chittenango, Madison Co. NY:  Again, death has entered our community and taken from our midst one of our most prominent citizens.  Several days since the deceased had an apoplectic attack, which resulted in his death Thursday, 6th inst.  Mr. [Peter] Van Valkenburgh represented this Assembly District in the Assembly at one time and acted as justice of the Peace one term in this town.   His death following so closely that of his son-in-law, Robert Stewart, invests the event with additional solemnity and teaches the lesson of the frailty of life and the necessity of keeping the lamps trimmed and burning. The funeral took place at the Reformed Church last Sunday at 11 o'clock A.M.

News Items

Mrs. Margaret Salisbury wife of Daniel Salisbury, of this town [Erieville, Madison Co. NY], was taken to the lunatic asylum at Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Friday last.  Her unfortunate condition excites the sympathy of all who know her.  While there I saw Preston  Hill, who went from this neighborhood nearly a year ago to that institution.  He was then a raving maniac, and if he is anything else now it is because he is more demented.  I am told that a correspondent of the Oneida Dispatch of last week stated that Mr. Hill went to the asylum sane upon all subjects but one, and that was in relation to his financial embarrassments.  Mr. Hill was, when taken to Utica, and is now insane on all subjects.  He will soon be numbered among the incurables and taken to the poorhouse at Eaton Village [Madison Co. NY], unless his wealthy relatives will lend a helping hand to help support one of their own kin who for many years and until deprived of his reason, toiled by night and day to gain means that he might live independent of relatives. But, alas, he failed and it remains to be determined where and by whom he shall be supported the remainder of his life.  All I can say about it is, God have mercy on the poor; the rich can get office and steal a living not only for themselves and families, but Mr. Duffy thinks they were providing for their horses when they stole forty bushels of his oats a few nights since.

Chittenango, Madison Co. NY:  A man by the name of May, having married and resided here for some time, had his domestic happiness somewhat marred on Saturday of last week by the appearance of a former wife.  She entered a complaint with Squire Barker, who issued a warrant, whereupon our attentive constable, A.P. Bellinger, took the man in charge.  He was then arranged before the Squire, plead guilty, and on further inquiries he stated that he had married the second wife knowing that his first wife was living, but wished an examination, in order to state his reasons for abandoning his first wife, which was that she had turned him out of the house, but as this excuse did not lessen the crime, he was sent to Morrisville to await the action of the Grand jury.  So says the Times.

Vital Records, Chenango (1841) & Broome (1846) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 7, 1841

Death

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult., Henry Cook son of Almon Cook, aged 4 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 13, 1841

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday, the 7th inst., after a shore but severe illness, Mrs. Annor Pellet wife of Mr. John Pellet, aged 42 years.

On the 8th inst. of the Scarlet Fever, Caroline Vernette [Bread] only child of William R. Bread, aged 1 year and 5 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 21, 1846

Deaths

On Wednesday last, Frederick Hotchkiss, Esq. of Windsor in this county [Broome Co. NY], was drowned in attempting to cross the Hockanum Creek, a short distance west of Windsor village.  Mr. H. left home with his horses and wagon, accompanied by a young man in his employ, to visit a back farm and had to cross this stream, which was much swollen and rapid.  As Mr. H. approached the stream, he remarked that he had often crossed when the water was as high as it then was. The bridge had been rendered impassable by a previous freshet.  One end had fallen, and the timbers rested in the bed of the stream.  He drove his team past the center of the stream, when he unexpectedly found a channel recently cut by the water, so deep that his horses sprang suddenly back, refusing to pass and turned up the stream.  The current at this moment while the wagon was cramped swept off the box and carried Mr. H. from his seat down the stream.  The young man sprang from the wagon onto the timbers of the bridge and as Mr.  H. passed from under the bridge he caught him on the lower side, but from fear or want of strength, he released his hold and left Mr. H. to pass on with the current.  Mr. H. was in his eightieth year and had recently received an injury which deprived him of the free use of his limbs, or we doubt not he would have saved himself.

He was a man of great moral worth, combining remarkable energy of character with unbending integrity, fervent piety, and talents above mediocrity.  He was a resident of the state of Connecticut, till he arrived at the age of about 60, where he shared largely in the public confidence and esteem and was for many years a member of the legislature of that state.  He has ever borne an unsullied character and discharged with fidelity the duties of all the relations in life he has sustained.  He has been from early life an active and faithful member of the Presbyterian church and contributed largely to all benevolent causes.  His loss will be severely felt, not only by his numerous relatives and friends but the church and society.

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At four o'clock on yesterday morning, as the mail coach from Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] was coming in and when crossing, one mile from this village, the low ground between the bridges at Canewana which had been overflowed from the heavy rain that had fallen on the day and night previous, it was swept by the current from the track and out of five individuals that were on board, all perished but one. The mails were saved though considerably damaged, as was also one horse and the coach.

The names of the unfortunate individuals, as far as we have been able to learn, are as follows:  Truman F. Rose, whose friends, it appears from papers found in his trunk, reside in Exeter, Otsego Co. [NY]; A Mr. Conklin, whose mother is a resident of Ulster, Bradford Co. Pa; Thomas Bowen, the driver, who recently resided in Mount Upton, Chenango Co. [NY]; and a colored man by the name of Isaac Nathans from Elmira where we understand he has a wife.  Since writing the above, the body of the colored man has been found and taken by the colored people of our village to be buried this afternoon.  Many of our citizens are engaged in searching for the bodies of the remaining three unfortunate individuals.  From the best information we can get, all of them were young men, from 20 to 25 years of age, cut off in the prime of life and have left their afflicted parents and friends to mourn their untimely loss.  Owego Gazette.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 8, 1846

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 5th inst., Nathaniel [Bishop] son of Beriah and Joannah Bishop aged 1 year oen month and 21 days.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 29, 1846

Deaths

Another Revolutionary Veteran Gone.  In the town of Conklin, Broome County, N.Y. on Thursday the 23d of April, Hon. John Conklin aged 90 years, lacking 14 days.  Judge Conklin died of disease of the heart but at an advanced age to which few individuals arrive.  During his long life he maintained his integrity and was esteemed and beloved by his fellow men.  For fifty years he was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church, and six years he served his country faithfully in the war of the Revolution.

In Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY] on the 17th April Beulah Belinda [Orton] daughter of Dr. Lyman O. Orton, aged 1 year and 9 months.

Vital Records, Madison (1820) & Otsego (1879 & 1890) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 5, 1820

News Item

Whereas my wife Susan [Bardeen] has eloped from my bed and board, without any provocation, it is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Moses Bardeen, Jun. December 23, 1819.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 12, 1820

Marriage

On Thursday the 6th inst. by Jabez Wright, Esq. Mr. Amos Lane to Widow Ford all of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 19, 1820

News Item

One Cent Reward:  Departed from the subscriber on the 8th inst. without any cause or provocation, a servant boy about nineteen years of age named Justin Loomis.  I therefore forbid all persons harboring, hiring or trusting him, and who will take up said boy and return him to me shall have the above reward, but no charges.  Henry Bass,  Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] January 14, 1820.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 7, 1879

Marriage

In Brooklyn, July 31st, by the Rev. G.H. Chadwell, assistant Rector of Trinity Church, Samuel McElroy and Marie Louise Morgan.

Deaths

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 31, Mary Ann [Mickel] wife of Philip Minkel, aged 80 years.

At Fly Creek, Agus 2, Willie [Jackson] son of Melville and Rosa Jackson, aged 1 year and 11 days.

At the residence of his grandfather, John Berry, at Hope Factory [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 4th, Frederick Van Dusen aged 6 years and 9 months.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 23d, Moses H. Luther aged 72 years and 7 months.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, July 16, 1890

Death

Abigail Whittlesey (Camp) Noble

St. Matthew's Church, Unadilla [...unreadable...] and yet very beautiful funeral ceremony on Monday evening last.  Many people gathered there to pay a last tribute of respect to an old friend and neighbor, Mrs. Abigail W. Noble who died in this village on Sunday, July 13th, after a very painful illness.

The Episcopal service faultlessly rendered the time, the place and the occasion seemed suited to each other.

It was fitting that at sunset of a midsummer day, under a clear sky, amid the singing of birds, in an atmosphere filled with the voices of all living things that spoke of joy and hope and endless life, an old woman who believed in immortality and that at the call of her Savior, she would come again from the dead clothed with life eternal, should be laid to rest in the grateful shade and keeping of the much loved church.

All who knew Mrs. Noble in her last years were surprised at the vivacity and clearness of her mind, at the kindliness of her disposition, at her open-handed charity, as if the world was hers to command, and at the vigor of an intellect which time seemed incapable of abating. To such she seemed a remarkable woman.

But to those who knew her in years ago, in the prime of womanhood, when she was the center of a large social circle, and the brightest intellectual found within it, blest with a husband and a family of beautiful children, whom she worshipped when at her home, with all the advantages that wealth and place could [...unreadable...] charming hospitality to all her friends, she was a remarkable woman indeed.

And when in later years, afflictions came without stint or measure and husband and children, all of whom "in the order of nature should have survived her," were taken one by one away and she, the proud and self-reliant woman, patiently bore every sorrow as having been sent by One in whose mercy she trusted, who gave and had a right to take away, and so believing and trusting, and profiting by affliction her bright temper and sunny disposition asserted themselves and shone bright and clear above the gloom of all her grief.  She was still more remarkable.

Mrs. Noble was born at Oswego, NY October 1808.  She was the daughter of William and Abigail Whittlesey Camp. She was married to Judge Charles C. Noble of this village.  She was of a family of rare personal gifts and intellectual distinction.  She was a sister of the well-known lawyer, George Sidney Camp, deceased.  Only two sisters survive her, Mrs. Storrs of Owego and Mrs. Jared O. Gregory of Madison, Wisconsin.

She was a large hearted, great minded, thoughtful woman.  Her self-reliance and positive ideas sometimes made her seem peculiar, but no one who knew her ever thought of attributing any act of hers to a base or unworthy motive.

She was laid to her rest by kindly hands, and as a former pastor committed her body to her last resting place of earth which her care had tended for many long years because it held treasures which she fondly thought did not belong to it.  The tear on many a cheek told in what esteem she was held by men and women who had long known her and felt the gracious encouragement of her unselfish friendship.

Vital Records, Chenango (1825 & 1879) & Delaware (1833) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, July 13, 1825

Marriage

On Thursday last, by Elder Otis, Mr. Lyman Root to Miss Lucretia Dodge both of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, July 27, 1825

Marriage

On the 13th inst. by the Rev. H.M. Boyd, Mr. Rittenhouse Dorr of Cambridge [Washington Co. NY] to Miss Ann L. Carrington of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 3, 1825

Marriage

On Thursday last by the Rev. Elder Otis, Mr. Nehemiah Smith Jun.  to Miss Susan Gordon, both of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY]

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 31, 1825

Deaths

At New York on the 14th inst., whither he had gone for the benefit of his health, Arthur Breese, Esq. of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Clerk of the Supreme Court, aged 53.

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] the 19th inst. in the 53d year of his age, the Hon. Roger Skinner District Judge of the United States, for the Northern District of this state [NY].

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. Abraham Ogden in the 54th year of his age.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 14, 1879

Marriages

REYNOLDS - RADEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 10th, by Rev. William R. Baldwin, Mr. Job H. Reynolds of Detroit Mich. and Miss Margaret Radey of South New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

KEELER - BOSWORTH:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. O.O. Keeler of Chenango Broome Co. [NY] and Miss Ellen L. Bosworth of German.

GATES - BURROWS:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] by Rev. C.G. Wood, Mr. H. Gates and Miss Ida Barrows both of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY].

JACKSON - LANSING:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st by Rev. T.S. Ford, Mr. Treman(?) H. Jackson and Miss -?- W. Lansing.

WOOD - COWLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] April 20th by Rev. G.A. Felton, Mr. Horace J. Wood and Mrs. Susan D. Cowles.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 7, 1833

Marriage

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Stephen Fenn, Mr. J.D. Smith to Miss Delila Hait all of Harpersfield.

Death

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday 29th ult. Mrs. Hannah Taylor wife of Mr. Walter Taylor, aged 41 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 14, 1833

Death

Another Revolutionary Soldier gone!  At Andes, in this county [Delaware Co. NY] on the -?- inst. Jehu Burr Esq. in the 82nd year of his age.

On the afternoon of the 8th instant, John Terry aged about five years, was drowned in the floom to the clothing works at Halcott's ville, in this county [Delaware Co. NY].  He was an active and intelligent boy and only son of Mr. Charles Terry, Merchant of that place.  He had probably been in the water about an hour before he was discovered when resuscitation was attempted but without effect.

News Item

Notice:  All persons are forbid trusting my son Daniel R. Barnett, a minor.  No debts of contractign will be paid by me, as i have not allowed him to trade or tra ffics on my account.  John Barnett, Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 21, 1833

Marriage

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Orange Clark, Mr. Henry L. Robinson of Binghamton, Broome County [NY] to Miss Elizabeth [Root] daughter of Gen. Erastus Root.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1867)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 5, 1867

Marriages

SMITH - FOLAND:  At Bacon's Hotel, Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 29th, by the Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. Samiel Smith ro Miss Nellie Foland of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY].

CLAUS - GOFF:  Also, Dec. 25th, by Rev. D. McFarland at Bacon's Hotel, Oneida [Madison Co. NY], Mr. E.G.P. Claus of Fulton County [NY] to Miss E.C. Goff of Madison County.

CHRISTIAN - MILLBERRY:  Also, Dec. 31, by the Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. Marcus Christian of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Anna Millberry, of the same place. 

WARR - STEWART:  In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] Dec. 20, by Rev. C.E. Robinson, Mr. William W. Warr of Oneida Valley, to Miss Catharine Stewart of Oneida.

HUNGERFORD - HILL:  At the home of the bride, Dec. 25 by Rev. A.G. Fargo, Oliver Hungerford of Lenox [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Hill of Fenner, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

PHILLIPS - BACOCK:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 27, by Rev. A.G. Fargo, Ephraim C. Phillips of Rome [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Josie L. Babcock of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

PEUGH - PARKER:  At the bride's mother's, Dec. 27, by the Rev. A.G. Fargo, Henry P. Pough to Miss Josie I. Parker both of Augusta, N.Y. [Oneida Co].

WHITE - PARKER:  At the bride's mother's Dec. 30 by Rev. A.G. Fargo, Harrison R. White of Phoenicia, Ulster Co. N.Y. to Miss Mary E. Parker of Oneida County, N.Y.

SHERRILL - RICHMOND:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, Mr. Edwin D. Sherrill of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Florence A. Richmond.

TYLER - RANNEY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1st by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. B.C. Tyler of Watertown [Jefferson Co. NY] to Miss lottie M. Ransey of Oneida.

ROANTREE - TAYLOR:  At Bennett's Corners, Dec. 25, by Rev. G.W. Smith, Mr. Robert Roantree of Clockville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Huldah E. Taylor of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

BEEBE - JENNINGS:  At the R.D. Church, Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by the Rev. William A. Wurts, Mr. William Nelson Beebe to Miss Eva Jennings all of Lenox [Madison Co. NY].

MESICK - NEW:  At the residence of Jefferson, New, Esq., Dec. 26th, by the same, Mr. Peter F. Mesick of Ghent, Columbia County, N.Y. to Miss Sarah New of Lenox [Madison Co. NY].

MOYER - MILLER:  At Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by the same, Mr. Jacob H. Moyer to Miss Libbie Miller both of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY].

CERNCROSS - DAVIS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 19th, by the Rev. D.D. Brown, J.L. Cerncross of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Minerva Davis of Plymouth.

KINSTREY - AXTELL:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1st, at the house of Mr. Birney, by Rev. James Odell, Mr. James M. Kinstrey to Miss Axtell all of Nelson.

SNYDER - DOOLITTLE:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1st at the house of the bride's father, by Rev. J. Harris, pastor of M.E. Church, Nelson, Mr. Otis P. Snyder of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Emogene Doolittle of the former place.

LOUCKS - RITTER:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] by Rev. C. Rogers, George Loucks, Esq. of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Solinda Ritter of the former place.

NEVANS - HOPKINS:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25, Mr. Michael Nevans of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Helen H. Hopkins of Nelson.

HOWE - BALLOU:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 19, by Rev. S. Burdick, Mr. John F. Howe of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Emma J. Ballou of DeRuyter.

ESTES - SICKLER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27 by Rev. S. Burdick, Mr. Nelson Estes of New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Martha J. Sickler of DeRuyter.

COLWELL - AYER:  At the residence of Mrs. J.W. Ayer in Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 19th, by Rev. B. Shove, Mr. W.R. Colwell to Miss Nettie Ayer both of Cazenovia.

Deaths

CARRINGTON:  In San Francisco, Nov. 27th, William Carrington a native of Oneida County [NY], aged 54 years.

ELLIS:  In Eaton Village [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24th, Mrs. Sophia M. Ellis widow of the late George Ellis, Esq. aged 70 years.  Mrs. E. at the time of her death was the oldest person living who was born in the town of Eaton.

WICKWIRE:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 23d, Mrs. Ellen M. [Wickwire] wife of Samuel Wickwire, aged 30 years.

GREENLAND:  Dec. 26th, William Greenland, Esq. aged 72 years.

WHITE:  In New York, suddenly, Dec. 17th, Mr. Robert White formerly a merchant of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], aged 55 years.

PADDOCK:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 20, Sophia [Paddock] wife of Benjamin G. Paddock, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], aged 70 years.

CLARKE:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 30, Mr. Albert clarke aged 60 years.

WILLIAMSON:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 30th, Hurlburt [Williamson] son of Ransom Williamson, aged 20 years.

BUMPUS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1st, Seth Bumpus in his 39th year.

WEBBER:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 25th, of typhoid fever,  Mr. Ezra P. Webber aged 24 years.

HASKELL:  On Monday afternoon the 31st ult.  Mr. Horace Haskell of Eaton Village [Madison Co. NY] died at Richardson's(?) Hotel in Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], very suddenly. Mr. Haskell had been on a visit to a relative a short distance west of that place and was waiting the arrival of the stage for Eaton.  After remaining in the bar room for some time, he went out to the barn, where he was found a short time after lying on the floor, life nearly extinct.  The deceased was about 80 years of age and had been in feeble health for some time past.

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SHAW:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 30, Minnie A. [Shaw] daughter of L.S. and Sarah Shaw, aged 2 years and 2 months.

YALE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, Frank M. [Yale] infant son of Albert and Hannah Yale, aged 4 months.

PEARSONS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 12, Emeline M. [Pearsons] aged 5 years and 7 months; and on the 16th, Frank H. [Pearsons] aged 1 year and 5 months; children of Charles and Mary A. Pearsons.

The citizens of this village [Hamilton, Madison Co. NY] have been greatly afflicted of late by the frequent visits of the Pale Horse and his Rider.  His coming was not expected, and his work was quickly done.  He leaves in his flight blasted hopes and bleeding hearts.  First, Nov. 30, Minnie A. [Shaw] daughter of L.S. and Sarah Shaw, aged 2 years and 2 months.  This is the third child these parents have buried.  Next Dec. 1st, Frank M. [Yale] infant son of Albert and Hannah Yale, aged 4 months.  Mr. Yale was absent from home on business and returned to find his child cold in death's embrace, his little girl very sick, and companion in deep sorrow.  Last, and seemingly the most severe, Dec. 13th, Emeline M. [Pearsons] daughter of Charles and Mary A. Pearsons, aged 5 years and 7 months.  She was sick only two days. About the hour of her death, their little boy sickened, and after three days of suffering, died, Frank H. [Pearsons] aged 1 year and 3 months.  Thus have these parents in a few hours been bereft of all their precious children. Who can tell the sorrow of this family as they take the garments and toys and carefully place them away, as if their little ones had gone on a visit and would soon return? Hamilton Republican

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In the midst of our holiday happiness, stern death [made] his unwelcome presence, by taking from among us a very estimable young lady, wife of our stage proprietor, Mr. F. Deo.  She died of typhoid fever, after an illness of only two weeks and leaves, beside her husband, an interesting little daughter aged four years, to mourn her loss.  Then again on Christmas night, an elderly lady named Snyder, died rather suddenly after a protracted illness of several months. She was an old and respected citizen, leaving many descendants in this place and vicinity.

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

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY May 31, 1879

Marriage

KENYON - CLARKE:  At the residence of Robert Roberts, Esq. in Poolville [Madison Co. NY] May 25, 1879, by Rev. O.D. Taylor, Mr. John M. Kenyon and Miss Anna Grace Clarke, both of Poolville.

Deaths

FISH:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Mrs. Myra A. [Fish] wife of Dr. M.H. Fish, aged 30 years.

The painful task devolves upon us of recording the death of Mrs. Fish, wife of Dr. M.H. Fish, who, after a protracted illness, breathed her last a little after twelve o'clock on Saturday of last week, at the early age of 30 years.  Mrs. Fish who maiden name was Myra A. Cole, was born in Richfield, Otsego County [NY].  She was married and came to Sherburne in 1872, where she has resided up to the time of her death.  She leaves one child, a bright boy about 4 years old, too young as yet to feel the loss of a watchful and tender mother.  The deceased was widely known and highly esteemed for her modest and amiable deportment and her loss will be sadly felt by a large circle of attached friends.  In her short life she had faithfully fulfilled the duties of daughter, wife and mother.

At the early morning hour of half past seven on Tuesday last, a large concourse of citizens assembled at her late residence to join in the funeral service and escort the remains and the mourning friends to the depot, where they were embarked on the morning train for Cedarville, Herkimer County [NY], the burial place of Dr. Fish's family.  The warm sympathies of the many friends of the deceased followed the mourning party in their journey to the distant burial place.  On their arrival at Cedarville they were met and followed to the place of burial by a large number of inhabitants. There were no services at the grave, as the full burial service of the Episcopal Church had already been pronounced here by Rev. T.L. Randolph, Rector of Christ church.

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WILBUR:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Cora Belle Wilbur daughter of Mr. J.B. Wilbur, aged 8 years, 7 months and 25 days.

Little Cora Belle was a child of remarkable intelligence and sweetness of disposition.  In her Sunday school class and at school she was a general favorite and loved by all.  Her schoolmates attended her funeral in a body and during the services their deep grief was sadly expressed.  At the cemetery when the coffin was lowered into the grave, each one of the scholars passed by and dropped a bouquet of flowers upon it, forming a very impressive scene.  As the flowers wither in her grave, so shall the bright spirit of our little friend blossom in the world of love.

BAGG:  Mrs. Henry H. Bagg of Junius, N.Y. [Seneca Co.], sister of Mr. Charles S. Waters of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] died on Wednesday, May 7, aged 56 years.  Her remains were carried to Eaton, Madison Co. [NY] for interment. Deceased was formerly a resident of this place, where she had many friends who deeply mourn her loss.

GREENE:  William Moore and Thomas Greene of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] met with an accident last week that proved fatal to the latter.  They were on their way from Clinton home.  When near Deansville the team became frightened and began to run.  Neither were in the wagon at the time.  Mr. Greene caught hold of the end board and retained his hold until the team went so fast he dared not let go.  Presently the board came out and Mr. Greene fell to the ground.  He was conveyed home next day unable to speak.  He lingered until Saturday night when he died. a wife and eight children are left to mourn his loss.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 26, 1880

Marriages

At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 12th, by Rev. I.J. Bailey, Mr. Stephen B. Crain of Mt. Upton to Miss Libbie A. Bailey of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 12th by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. DeWitt O. Geer to Miss Della O. Alexander both of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY]

In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 11th, by Rev. C.G. Wood, Mr. Merton R. Mudge to Miss Bell F. McLagan, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the Parsonage, East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 13, by Rev. H.W. Watkins, Will Maynard of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella Wilbur of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19th, by Rev. Dr. Smith of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Mr. Severe Dorion of Cazenovia and Miss Carrie W. Gillson formerly of this place [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] of typhoid pneumonia, Feb. 19th, Mrs. Margaret [Wheeler] wife of the late Samuel Wheeler, aged 51 years and 6 months.

Mrs. Samuel Wheeler died on Thursday night last, surviving her husband only about two weeks.  Her disease was pneumonia.

In Belden [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 7th, Mrs. Finch aged 42 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 14th, Mrs. Rhoda Janes widow of Sidney Janes, aged 66 years.

In New York, Feb. 11th, Lot C. Clark Esq. formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] aged 51 years.

Thomas S. Purple, Esq. well-known in Chenango County [NY] died February 14th at his late residence in Windsor, Broome County [NY], at the ripe old age of 84 years.  He was born in Connecticut in 1795 and removed to Chenango County [NY] when a child with his parents.  In 1829 he married Rebecca, daughter of Andrew Race, of Greene, and about two years later removed to Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] where he lived many years, much respected and often holding positions of trust, being elected Justice of the Peace several terms, and at one time Supervisor of the town.  All of his family, his wife, three sons and three daughters, survive him.  He died of no particular disease, but a gradual decline in old age.  Oxford times

Mrs. William Barber, sister of Mrs. George Boughton, who has been suffering for the past year with a tumor, died at her home in Triangle [Broome Co. NY], on the 17th inst.  The family are deeply afflicted. The young man Ray Dillenbeck, who was killed at Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] lately, was a son-in-law.

Mr. Charles English who resided near Triangle [Broome Co. NY] with his father and who was in the woods on Thursday last with the latter felling timber, was struck by a falling tree and instantly killed.  A high wind was blowing at the time, and it is probable that the tree fell unexpectedly.  He leaves a wife and one child.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 29, 1879

Marriages

WATERS - ST. JOHN:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], May 15th at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.M. Ladd, Mr. Charles S. Waters of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia St. John.

HOWE - SIMPSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 6th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Waldo F. Howe of Greene to Miss Minnie H. Simpson of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

BOYCE - GOFF:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 14th by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. S.I. Boyce of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Etta M. Goff of Greene.

O'BRIAN - BROOKS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 21st by Rev. Daniel Ballou of Utica, Mr. John O'Brian to Miss Jennie D.E. Brooks both of Sherburne.

HARPER - HENDERSON:  At the residence of J.H. Rawlines, May 17th, by Rev. W. Scott Mr. Charles Harper of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ida Estella Henderson of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

CRUMB - NICHOLS:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] May 19th by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. John M. Crumb of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lottie M. Nichols of Georgetown.

Deaths

BUTTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday morning, May 28th of consumption, Mr. Henry Button aged 58 years.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence on West Main Street on Thursday afternoon at four o'clock.

FISH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th Myra A. [Fish] wife of M.H. Fish, aged 30 years.

On Saturday of last week occurred the death of Mrs. M.H. Fish.  Mrs. Fish was an excellent lady and much beloved by all who knew her.  Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. the relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.

On the same day occurred the death of Cora Wilber, daughter of John B. Wilber of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].  Cora was a very promising child for one so young and her death is deeply felt by all who knew her.

WELLS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 18th, Mrs. Lucy G. Wells only daughter of Samuel G. Sherwood, aged 47 years.

BAKER: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 21st, Mrs. Augusta Baker aged 17 years and 2 months.

RICE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] April 6th, Mr. Thomas T. Rice aged 72 years.

LITTLEFIELD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] May 14th,  Mr. Nathaniel Littlefield,  aged 99 Years.

HALE:  In Chicago, Ill. May 19th, Juliand [Hale] infant son of Charles N. and Mary S. Hale, aged 7 months and 9 days.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 10, 1879

Birth

Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. Justus Crumb were made happy on the 4th by a six-pound baby, a daughter of course. We wish the happy parents much joy but presume they feel rather independent now.

Deaths

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  John Sphon, who has for some time past been troubled with aneurism of the heart, died at his residence in Yaleville, Sunday night.

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On The Death of H.C. Scott

They have called him home, the angels of love, / He has gone to the beautiful realms above.  / He now is at rest on the golden shore, / We shall see his face on earth no more.

Away from the home he loved so sell, / Oh, their grief no one can tell; / The loss of a husband, father, grandpa, dear, / the loss of one who to them was so near.

They will miss him at the evening hour / His death was like the sudden thunder shower, / Gently, tenderly they laid him to rest, / Forever with God's chosen in the land of the blest.

We shall see him no more as in days of yore, / For the angles have borne him to the golden shore; / they beckoned him on to the shining strand, / Where saints were waiting to clasp his hand.

We shall meet him again when our days are ore, / When we leave this earth for the beautiful shore, / We then will beet to be parted never, / On the beautiful banks of the gleaming river.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1860 & 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 1, 1860

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 15th, Mr. Franklin Mattison in the 38th year of his age, after an illness of about two weeks.

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d of July, Mrs. Margaret Walling wife of Mr. Samuel Walling, in the 67th year of her age.  She has suffered much for four months, but has at length fallen, and paid the debt the living owe.

News Item

A few weeks since, we mentioned a case of suspected poisoning in the town of Middletown [Delaware Co. NY].  A Mr. Herrington, after being sick some days, died and was buried.  Circumstances occurred which excited suspicions that there had been foul play.  The body was disinterred and a postmortem examination held, the result of which was the arrest and detention of Mrs. Herrington until an analysis of parts of the body could be had.  Parts of the body, stomach, intestines, &c., were went to a competent chemist, who, we understand, found poison diffused through the system in sufficient quantities to cause death.  Mrs. Herrington, wife of deceased, was brought to the jail in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday, the 21st of July to await the action of the Grand jury. The parties had been married but a few months and came from Pennsylvania. The accused is not quite seventeen years old.  Delaware Gazette

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 8, 1860

Deaths

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] July 17th of diarrhea, Adah [Hillsinger] aged 10 months; July 20th, Michael [Hillsinger] aged 2 years 8 months and 3 days; July 23d, Abraham [Hillsinger] aged 6 years, 11 months and 23 days; July 29th, Jacob [Hillsinger] aged 4 years, 7 months and 26 days, children of William and Nancy Hillsinger.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] August 4th of Diarrhea, Mary Roselia [Quackenbush] daughter of James and Sarah Jane Quackenbush, aged 3 years 4 months and 10 days.

On Monday of last week, says the Delaware Gazette Enoch Knapp son of Abram Knapp, residing at Shenandoah, in East Fishkill [Dutchess Co. NY] was killed by lightning.  He and a smaller brother were plowing corn when a shower came up and while the brother ran to the house, Enoch took refuge under an apple tree, where he was found soon after the shower, with his clothes torn, his head bleeding and he dead.  He was 17 years old.

Coroner Robinson held a postmortem examination on the body of Julia Baker of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst.  The verdict of the jury, after hearing the testimony of Drs. Sprague and Lathrop, and others, was promptly rendered that her death was the result of a fatal disease and we are assured that the examination established the truth of the finding beyond doubt.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 15, 1860

News Item

When the census was taken five years ago, the population of the town [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] was 2722.  since that time a portion of the town has been added to the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], decreasing the number of inhabitants in the town of Unadilla about 150.  The population of the town, exclusive of the village is 1900; population of the village, 816; total 2716, a gain of 144 in 5 years.  The number of deaths in the town during the past year is 26.  The oldest person in the town is Mrs. Anna Wilde who was 100 years old at her last birthday.  Unadilla Times

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 29, 1860

Marriage

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th inst. by Rev. David L. Pendell, Mr. Frederick Baldwin of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Amelia Shaver of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 23, 1879

Marriage

GEORGIA - MUDGE:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 13, by Rev. G.A. Beebee, Morrell L. Georgia and Miss Julia A. mudge both of West Laurens.

Deaths

CARR:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 16, Alma [Carr] wife of William Carr and daughter of Leonard Frink, aged 20 years.

Mrs. Alma Carr, aged 22 years, wife of W. H. Carr and daughter of Leonard Frink, after an illness of six days died July 16th.  She leaves a little girl 2 years old and an infant child.  The funeral was largely attended last Friday and was the saddest ever witnessed in this village.  

SKINNER:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 13, Henry P. Skinner aged 32 years.

News Item

After Jimmy Stevens, the boy killed by lightning on Tuesday, was taken home and while the corpse was being prepared by the undertaker for burial, a picture resembling a photograph of a butternut limb came out on his back very distinctly and stayed there.  It is certain that this print was not upon his back before he was taken home.  Photographing in this manner is often performed by lightning.  Jimmy's back was bare when he was killed and the bush which was photographed upon his skin was just over his bare back.  Binghamton Republican