Vital Records, Chenango County NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1879

Marriages

CHASE - CARPENTER:  At Emmanuel Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday afternoon, June 18th, 1879, by Rev. E. Dayard Smith, Mr. Charles R. Chase to Miss May L. Carpenter, all of Norwich.

CROSBY - FAULK:  At the home of the bride, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th by Rev. J.B. Santee, Mr. Frank A. Crosby of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eliza M. Faulk of Preston.

CORNELL - DUNBAR:  In Mount Upton [Chenango Co. NY] June 10th by Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Mr. George Cornell to Miss Miriam E. Dunbar both of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

ROE: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 14th, Lydia C. [Roe] wife of George Roe, aged 19(?) years.

SMITH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 12th, at the residence of her son-in-law, P.A. Gilchrist, Mrs. Jennett Smith in the 74th year of her age.

HARRINGTON:  At the residence of her son, Allen Harrington, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] suddenly on Tuesday evening, June 17th, Emily A. [Harrington] wife of Ezekiel Harrington, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 55 years and 5 months.  Her remains will be taken to Sherburne for burial.

ELLIOTT:  In Greene (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d, Capt. Joseph Elliott aged 81 years.  

McCULLOR:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d of diphtheria, Minnie J. [McCullor] daughter of Frank Y. and Nancy McCullor, aged 5 years and 1 months.

DANIELS:  In Brooklyn, N.Y. June 9th, George Fenno Daniels formerly of Mt. Upton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

CHAPMAN:  In Mexico, Ind., May 23d, Sallie [Chapman] wife of Charles Chapman, aged 76 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

CARRINGTON:  A three-year-old son of Ira Carrington was drowned in the Susquehanna at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Wednesday of last week.

SEELEY:  To the courtesy of Charles Waters, our obliging operator, we are indebted for a copy of a dispatch received this (Wednesday) morning, announcing the death by drowning of Mrs. Abel Seeley, who resided in the east part of the town of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].  She was found this morning in a hogshead of water, life being extinct.  In one hand she held a milk pan and in the other a skimmer.  Dr. Lee was called, who by request telegraphed to Norwich for Coroner Avery, that all might be satisfied, although no foul play is suspected.

SHERMAN:  Mrs. Kate Sherman was killed by an engine on the Midland railroad at Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Saturday afternoon.  Her child, about four years of age, while unobserved ran across the track, and in her efforts to recover it, Mrs. Sherman was struck by a passing engine and killed. the woman was somewhat intoxicated at the time.

News Items

Last week we published a brief mention of the death of G. Fred Reiglein, which occurred on Monday of last week and the funeral took place Wednesday.  On Thursday, Poormaster Hall removed the widow to the insane department of the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], she having for some weeks past been deranged. The couple were very destitute and their dwelling was a picture of want. They had no children.

The venerable Alfred Clark of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] celebrated his ninetieth birthday at the residence of his son-in-law, J.J. Noyes, at the Corners, on Friday last.  As has been the custom with the family for several years past, the day was sacredly observed by a family gathering, and there were present his four daughters and one son - the latter William W. Clark of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] - with their families and other relatives.  Bountifully spread tables with choice flowers tastefully arranged invited those present to partake of the annual dinner, which was enjoyed as it should have been on an occasion like this.  The gathering was a most pleasant one, and none enjoyed it more heartily than did "Uncle Alfred," whose health continues good for one of his years.  May he live to celebrate his one hundredth birthday with his children.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821, 1871, 1879)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 17, 1821

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Catharine Duffen aged 23 years, wife of Mr. James Duffen.

At Hartford, Conn., Major Elisha Babcock senior editor of the American Mercury, aged 68 years.

At Boston, Miss Eliza Simmons youngest daughter of Mr. George Simmons of Dorchester [MA] in the 20th year of her age.  The deceased while residing with a family in Boston, fell a victim to a sudden and awful calamity in consequence of her clothes having accidentally taken fire. When instantly divested of all self collection or presence of mind, she rushed wild and frantic into the street, enveloped in flames, where, before her fate could be prevented by several humane individuals who flew to her assistance, the unfortunate sufferer had received such injuries as no attention could repair, and after lingering nearly three weeks in a state of hopeless and agonizing distress, an object of commiseration and sympathy to every beholder, she expired, an impressive instance of the acuteness of human suffering as well as of exemplary fortitude and resignation.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, May 29, 1821

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. John Howard of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Laura Mather daughter of Mr. S. Mather of this village.

Death

In Sharon, Schoharie county [NY] on Sunday morning last after a long and distressing illness which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Capt. Hezekiah Adams in the 57th year of his age.

"My God, the steps of pious men, / Are ordered by thy will / Tho' they should fall, they rise again, / Thy hand  supports them still"

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, June 19, 1821

Marriage

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Putnam, Mr. Thomas Cook to Miss Catherine Chaugo both of that town.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the 13th inst. Nancy W. Ripley daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah Ripley of Covington, Pennsylvania, aged 16 years. 

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 22, 1871

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 10th of consumption, Mary [Davis] only daughter of Joseph and Huldah Davis, aged 16 years 1 month and 15 days.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of his son, H.O. Packard, Nov. 14th, Levi B. Packard aged 72 years.

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 18th after an illness of twelve hours, Mr. Jonah Davis Esq. aged 68 years and 8 months.

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 19th, after many years of suffering, Mrs. Susan Card wife of William Card in the 77th year of her age.

In Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Mrs. Horace E. Spencer aged 59 years and 7 months.

In Washburn, Ill. Oct. 12th of typhoid fever, John Avery aged 58 years.  Formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 31st, Christian S. Bell wife of the late John H. Bell, aged 74 years.

In West Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 11th of cancer, Mrs. Sovina Scott formerly of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] aged 66 years.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 7th, Capt. Lindel H. Sliter in the 72d year of his age.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 15thj, Mrs. Catharine [Ormiston] widow of Robert Ormiston, aged 96 years 1 month and 7 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 13, 1879

Death

Arnold B. Watson a well-known citizen of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] died of paralysis last Friday.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 20, 1879

Marriage

BRESEE - INGALLS:  At the home of the bride's parents, Aug. 6, by Rev. W.L. Thorpe, assisted by Rev. W.M. Hiller, Chester J. Bresee of Hartwick Seminary, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Martha Ingalls of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Deaths

COBB:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 17, Mrs. Frances M. Cobb wife of E.A. Cobb, aged 28 years and 5 months.

After a long and painful illness and much suffering, Mrs. Cobb, wife of E.A. Cobb died on Sunday last at Watson's Hotel.  Her remains were taken to Gilbertsville ['Otsego Co. NY] for interment.

JOHNSON:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 11th, Mrs. Menzo Johnson. She was sister to Mrs. Peleg Weeden of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

TAYLOR:  Rev. F.P. Taylor, pastor of the M.E. Church, Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], died on the 9th inst.  His remains were taken to Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] for burial.

News Item

Pittsfield, Otsego Co. NY:  Caleb Sweet one of the oldest men in town, aged 80 years, is living with his son Erastus.  He was born in the town of Rensselaerville, Albany County [NY] where he spent his boyhood days.   He removed to Schoharie County [NY] when a young man, and there found his companion.  Soon after he removed to Middlefield, Otsego County, where he raised a family of nine children.  He removed to this town 16 years ago.  His wife past over the river three years ago, and he is only waiting to go and join her spirit above.

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

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 14, 1860

Deaths

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 31st, Clara Permilla [Roberts] only daughter of Merrit and Adelia Robe3rts, aged 1 year 4 months and 17 days.  

At Jacksonville (Laurens) [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. Mrs. Eliza Lake in her 77th year.  she died of cancer, and her sufferings were intense, but she bore them with patience and Christian resignation, often saying "All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come."  Her change has come, and we doubt not it is a glorious one.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 21, 1860

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Elihu Ward and Mrs. Dorothn M. Dunham both of this village.

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. Mr. Robert C. Weaver in his 58th year.  His death was very sudden and unexpected.  He had been engaged in labor in the field during the forepart of the day, and feeling somewhat indisposed, he went into his house and complained of feeling quite unwell and in a few moments expired.  He was a consistent and exemplary Christian and death found him at his post with his armor on.  With many his last words to which they ever listened will be remembered as uttered in the solemn assembly the evening before his death.  "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."

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Death of Hon. Isaac Williams:  We are called upon to record the death of this aged gentleman at his residence in this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], on the 9th instant, in the 84th year of his age.  Mr. Williams was born in Lebanon, Ct., and came into this county with his father in 1793, when Otsego was almost a wilderness.  He has been a resident of this town ever since.  He first entered public life as Under Sheriff of this county [Otsego Co. NY] about 1810 and was afterwards appointed Sheriff by the Council of Appointment.  In 1813 he was chosen a Member of Congress by the "Republicans" to fill a vacancy.  He was again chosen in 1817 and again in 1823.  His last term closed in '25 at the election of Mr. Adams.  As this county gave Adams a majority in 1824 and the election went to the House, Mr. W. voted for him in Congress and thenceforward identified himself with the "administration" party.  In 1828 he ran as the Adams' candidate for Sheriff, but was defeated by Harvey W. Babcock, the Jackson candidate.   

Mr. Williams started in life with nothing but his axe and a good constitution.  He was always a hard worker, but never accumulated much property, partly owing to losses sustained through some of his Deputies while Sheriff and which embarrassed him for many years after.  he was very methodical in business and died without owing any man a dollar.  He reared a family of thirteen children, nine of whom survive him.  On each recurring Thanksgiving Day, the descendants of the worthy old patriarch, to the fourth generation, were in the habit of meeting around the family hearth stone where they will never gather again.  Most of them gathered around his coffin on Saturday last when the last tribute of respect was paid the memory of an honest and highly esteemed man, whose life has been one of usefulness and who left a name and reputation fair and untarnished.  Freeman's Journal., 17th.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY November 28, 1860

Marriages

On the 19th inst. by the Rev. William H. Birdsall at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. LaGrande Brown to Miss Julia E. [Pierce] only daughter of John W. Pierce.

Also, Mr. George W. Pierce to Miss Charlotte E. Brown all of Center Brook [Chenango Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 12th, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, Mr. Timothy Parsons of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Emogene Burnside of Maryland.

Nov. 19th by Elder J. Cooke at South Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Mr. Alanson Barker of Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rachel Mallory of South Milford.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 1, 1879

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] last Sabbath, an infant child of Mr. Safford.

In Addison [Steuben Co. NY], July 16, Mrs. Zura [Orr] wife of P.W. Orr, aged 60 years.  Mrs. Orr was formerly from Meredith, Delaware Co. [NY].

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] July 23, Mrs. Drusilla [Tuttle] wife of Benjamin Tuttle, aged 67 years.

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

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 28, an infant child of Patrick Carlas.  The body was interred in the new Catholic cemetery. 

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] July 25, George M. [Kilpatrick] son of C.O. Kilpatrick, aged 4 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] suddenly, July 30, Mrs. Hardin Houghton aged 63 years.  Funeral today at 11 a.m.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 28, Eli Ackley aged 67 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 28, Moses H. Luther aged 72 years.

In Charlotteville, July 28, Charlie ]Howe] son of Myron and Sarah Howe, aged 4 years.

Willie Long of Gilboa [Schoharie Co. NY] was drowned while in bathing.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. Dana F. Harrington was buried in this place last Friday. The funeral services were held at the Christian church.  Mrs. H. was a daughter of Samuel Gardner of this place.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lough, of Worcester, Mass., formerly of this place, recently lost a son aged three years. This is the sixth child they have lost within a few years, and they now have only one left.  They write us that they intend to rebury at this place as soon as cold weather sets in.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

 The Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 27, 1873

Marriages

KLINE - WILLIAMS:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of John Foy, Feb. 24, by E.J. Brown, Esq., Peter J. Kline and Sarah Williams, both of Rome [Oneida Co. NY].

CLARK - FRY:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18, by Rev. W. Windsor, Mr. Jared P. Clark of Ridgeville and Miss Mary Fry of Morrisville.

KNOX - BARBOUR:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 20, by Rev. P.A. Barbour, assisted by Rev. William Millham of Lovina and Rev. Dr. Knox of Elmira, J. Theodore Knox of Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], and Lucy Anna Barbour of Augusta.

JACKSON - STREETER:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 12 by Rev. E.M. Barber, Andrew C. Jackson of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] and M. Eunice Streeter of Fenner.

BOTSFORD - WHITE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 19, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. M.D. Botsford of Scranton, Pa. and Miss Annie L. White of Sherburne.

CARAHER - MITCHELL:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 18, by Rev. Father Beecham, assisted by Father Caraher and Father Birmingham, Mr. Francis H. Caraher and Miss Mary Mitchell.

HILLER - BROWN:  In Parish [Oswego Co. NY], Feb. 10, by Rev. A. P. Phinney, Mr. John R. Hiller of Hastings [Oswego Co. NY] and Miss Frances J. Brown of Constantia [Oswego Co. NY].

LAMB - WORDEN:  Feb. 13, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Edward Lamb, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Lucy A. Worden of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Golden Wedding:  On Tuesday, the 11th of February Joseph and Betsey Ritter completed fifty years of married life.  On that day a happy party assembled at their residence in the village of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].  It was not composed of their rich neighbors and friends, met to pay the tribute that wealth offers to wealth, but of their own children, obeying that most blessed command, "Honor thy father and thy mother."  The offspring of this worthy couple are three sons, four daughters, twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  There were twenty-four present on the occasion and made various valuable presents to their father and mother.  In the midst of their enjoyment a most interesting surprise occurred.  A brother-in-law residing in Montgomery Co. of this State [NY], arrived and presented the honored father with a beautiful cane and the mother with an elegant bride's cake, having the initials of "Joseph and Betsy, fifty years," beautifully wrought upon it.  On receiving the cane, the venerable man quaintly replied that if he should live to be old it might be useful to him.  It is a remarkable fact that the three sons and four sons-in-law are all either noted cheese makers or successful farmers, and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren all healthy and promising.  Such families surely constitute the best treasure of a nation, and as Joseph and Betsy Ritter have made so large a contribution to the real wealth of the State, I conclude that this was a golden wedding of the first class.

Deaths

HILLS:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 23, of inflammation of the bowels, Mr. Osmer Hills aged 20 years.

CLACKEY:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 21, James Clackey aged 60 years.

SEEBER:  In the town of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 21, Mrs. Ann E. Seeber aged 33 years and 4 months.

THORNTON:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 24, Addison Thornton.

SMITH:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 23, wife of James Smith.

KEATING:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 23, infant child of James Keating.

CORNING:  Near Oneida Community [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 23, James Corning aged 40 years.

FRENCH:  In Sanborn, Feb. 18 of consumption, Elmira [French] wife of Jay W. French, aged 40 years.

DEERING:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 24, John Deering aged about 60 years.

LAND:  In Flint City, Mich., Jan. 2 of consumption, Addie C. [Land] wife of James A. Land, formerly of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] aged 41 years.

DANIELS:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Feb. 12, Nathan Daniels aged 51 years and 11 months.

EARLE:  Near Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Feb. 14, Harrison Earle aged 32 years and 7 months.

ROBERTS:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 17, Louisa A. Roberts wife of Rev. J.W. Roberts, aged 51 years.

WILLSON:  In Hinesburg, Vt., Jan. 19, Sarah G. [Willson] wife of H.M. Willson and daughter of the late Samuel Griggs, formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

BENEDICT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 11, Dea. Charles Benedict aged 69 years.

MULLIGAN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 9, Frank Mulligan aged 22 years.

RUDD:  In Bath, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] Jan. 30, Clara R. [Rudd] eldest daughter of Charles and Pheba Rudd, aged 15 years and 1 day.

Pheba you have lost your Clara / Who was sunshine everywhere; / You have watched beside her pillow / With her withered hand in thine, / Counting pulses, watching eyelids, / Waiting for the coming sign.

Was it not the sweetest sorrow / Ever come to mother's part, / Thus to feel your child an angel / Springing from your bleeding heart, / Cheering hearts of Christian mothers, / By our Saviour's precious blood?

Vital Records, Chenango (1841), Otsego (1891) & New York (1797) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 7, 1841

Marriage

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Sydney Skinner, Esq. Mr. Orville C. Willkinson to Miss Sarena Guile all of New Berlin.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 14, 1841

Death

In Johnstown, Fulton, Co. [NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Clarissa Hill sister of P.B. Prindle, Esq of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and daughter of Mr. Elias Prindle, aged 31 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 21, 1841

Marriages

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Towell, Mr. John W. King to Miss Adelia Roberts all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. A. Peck, Mr. Abner Angell, Jr. to Miss Lois Augusta Colkins all of South New Berlin.

Deaths

In Homer Village [Cortland Co. NY] at the residence of her son, Mr. Orrin Bowen, on the 12th of June last, Mrs. Anna Bowen, widow of the late Hon. Levi Bowen of that place.

Mrs. Bowen was one of the oldest settlers of Homer, having been a resident of that town for nearly forty years.  She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and a devoted Christian, and in her loss, the church and her friends are consoled by the assurance that her reward is hereafter.  Cortland Whig.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 8, 1891

Death

Charlie H. Badeau died at his home in Unadilla, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 29, 1890.  He was born at Westford, Otsego Co., N.Y. July 15, 1860, and for several years was a resident of Schenevus N.Y. [Otsego Co.].  In 1885 he came to Unadilla.  About a year and a half ago he united with the M.E. church of this place and has exemplified the faith of his heart by earnest Christian endeavor.  In his death the home is bereft of a loved one and society has lost a respected and esteemed citizen.  The funeral services were held from his late residence Thursday morning, January 1, and at Schenevus where his remains were taken for burial, Thursday afternoon.  His wife and one child survive him.  May the God of comfort and -?- be with them in their affliction.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 15, 1891

Death

Jan. 8(?), David Mackley aged 75 years.  The funeral was held from the residence of his son, Morgan Mackley last Saturday at 1 p.m.  His remains were taken to Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] for burial where services were also held at the M.E. church, Rev. William Burnside of Wells Bridge officiating.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 22, 1891

Marriage

At West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 8, by E.R. Purdy, Pastor of Friends Church, Mahlon D. York of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Edie R. DeForest of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Jan. 15th, 1891, Ella [Haynes] infant daughter of Lester Haynes, aged 1 month and five days. Buried Jan. 16th in Weidman cemetery.

Jan. 13th(?), 1891, Albert Lee Brown aged 12 years 2 months and 26 days.  The funeral was held Monday Jan. 19, and the remains were taken to Schenevus for burial.

At his residence at Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 16, 1891, Alanson Sisson aged 73 years. The funeral was held Sunday Jan. 18, and the remains were interred in Sand Hill cemetery.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 29, 1891

Birth

To Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Hanford, Sunday, Jan. 25th, 1891, a girl.

Marriages

The marriage of Miss Lizzie [Marvin] eldest daughter of Captain M.W. Marvin, to William C. Wells of Middletown [Delaware Co. NY], formerly of Sidney Centre [Delaware Co. NY] was solemnized at Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Wednesday Jan. 21.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Capt. H.C. VanScoy and Sarah Ann Wykes was celebrated at their home near Wells Bridge Friday, Jan. 23.  A large number of guests were present, and many valuable presents were made to the happy pair.  After heartily enjoying themselves with refreshments and social pleasure the company dispersed at a late hour, extending their earnest wishes of many years of happiness and prosperity to Mr. and Mrs. VanScoy.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 9, 1797

Deaths

On the 5th Sept. ult. at Milstone, a village near Brunswick in East Jersey, in the 21st year of his age of a malignant fever (the contagion of which he received in Philadelphia six days previous to the attack of the fever) Mr. Archibald Cumming Craig, merchant, the only son of the late Rev. George Craig.

On the 20th instant, at Mayfield, after a short illness Francis Cortney.

Commercial Advertiser, New York City, October 10, 1797

Marriages

On Friday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Roberts, Mr. James Thomson to Miss Mary Pudney of this city [NYC].

On Sunday, at Rahway, N.J. by the Rev. Mr. Chepinson, Mr. Asa Whitney, watch maker, to the amiable Miss Catharine Leggett, both of this city [NYC]

Vital Records, Broome (1846), Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Binghamton Courier Binghamton, NY, June 3, 1846

Marriage

In Fairfield, Connecticut, on the evening of the 25th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Coit, Mr.lk Isaac L. Bartlett of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] top Miss Emily B. Banks of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 10, 1846

Marriage

In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 2d inst., by the Rev. N. Kendrick, D.D. President of the Madison University, the Rev. A. Judson, D.D. of, Maulmain, Burmah, to Miss Emily Chubbuck daughter of Mr. Charles Chubbuck of Hamilton.

Deaths

On Friday the 3d inst. at the residence of her brother-in-law, Major T.S. Brown, New York city, Mrs. Julia M. [Brown] wife of Samuel Brown Esq. formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Martha [Bradley] wife of Julian A. Bradley, aged 38 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, June 24, 1846

Death

At Newark, Tioga County [NY] on the 22d instant, Mrs. Lucy Moore widow of Henry Moore, deceased, aged 87 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 28, 1879

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

HORTON:  In Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY] May 14, Mr. Phlegmency Horton aged 92 years, formerly of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

In the trial of Isaiah Belfield at Morrisville, Madison County [NY] for the murder of Phoebe Crandall in 1865, the case was closed on Saturday after an 11 days' trial.  The jury was out two hours and a quarter and then returned with a verdict of acquittal.  Belfield was arrested on an indictment of assault and battery with intent to kill Henry D. Crandall, the husband of the murdered woman.  He is supposed to be one of three persons whom Mr. Crandall found ransacking his house one evening fourteen years ago.   He refused to give up his money and made a plucky fight but was shot and rendered unconscious.  When he came to he found that his wife had been killed.  He recovered and testified against Belfield in the recent trial.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 21, 1879

Deaths

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 9th, Georgie H. [Bailey] son of Herrick and Mary Bailey, aged 7 years and 6 months.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], August 14th, Amos Burch aged 61 years.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Mr. Amos Burch, a lifelong and influential citizen of this place, was buried yesterday.  He was widely known as a teacher of music many years ago and for forty years has sung in the choir of the Baptist church, leading it most of the time.  Always prompt in the discharge of duties laid upon him, he will be greatly missed from the community and the church to which he belonged.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 8th, Ellen [McCarty] wife of John McCarty, Jr., aged 30 years.

In Jordanville [Herkimer Co. NY], Aug. 9th, Amanda N. [Leonard] relict of late Eli Leonard, aged 85 years 11 months and 9 days.

In Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] Aug. 7thb, 1879, Mrs. Martha Tuthill Chamberlain aged 79 years.

In Blandinsville, Ill. Aug. 13, Ruby A. [Khkpatrick] wife of William B. Khkpatrick, in the 29tjh year of her age.

Mrs. K. was a native of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] a daughter of the late Harrison Bailey, and granddaughter of William Shipman.  the local paper of Blandinsville says of her:  Recognized by all as an affectionate wife, an indulgent mother, a kind neighbor equaling all others in deeds of charity, her death will be felt and lamented as a loss that affects with common grief not only the family but the entire community in which she lived.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821)

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 6, 1821

Marriages

Married in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. Elias Cross to Miss Betsey Bontis.

On Thursday last, Mr. John McKillip to Miss Mary Dutcher.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mr. James Ormston to Miss Agnes O. Oliver.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 6, 1821

Death

At Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 28th ult. James Barnett, Esq of a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Divine will in the 70th year of his age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 13, 1821

Marriages

On Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Truair at Bowman's Creek [Montgomery Co. NY], Mr. Andrew Jordan to Miss Charity Nestle.

Same day, at Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Mr. Benjamin B. Ellwood to Miss Mary Stanley.

Deaths

At Vernon, Oneida County [NY] on Wednesday the 28th of February last, Mr. Huet Hills aged 67 years and 6 months, leaving a respected consort and a large and respectable family to mourn his loss.  He had been married upwards of 46 years and had 12 children, ten of whom are now living, and 68 grandchildren, of whom 54 are now living.  Mr. Hills was among the first settlers of the town of Vernon.  The circle of his acquaintance was very extensive, and a great concourse of people attended his funeral to testify their respect for the deceased and the bereaved relatives.  A sermon on the occasion was preached by Elder Thompson.  Col. Gaz.

At New York on the 1st inst. after a lingering illness, Gen. John McLean, in the 66th year of his age.  Gen. McLean was one of the few surviving heroes of the Revolution.  He entered the service at a time that tried men's souls and continued actively engaged by the side of the venerable Gen. George Clinton, until the termination of the war, since which he has filled with credit to himself, the office of Commissary General of this state for several years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 20, 1821

News Items

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 24th instant, a servant girl named Parmela Johnson aged 14 years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting her on penalty of the law. The above reward will be paid to any person who will return said runaway to the subscribed in Worcester, but no charges paid.  Nathaniel Todd, Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 26th, 1821

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 27th January last, an indented apprentice boy named Talman Smith between 16 and 17 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway on penalty of the law. The above reward will be given to the person who will return him to the subscriber, but no charges paid.  Charles Allen Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] March 1, 1821.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 27, 1821

Deaths

From the Columbus (Ohio) Gazette:  In Loudon, Madison County [OH] on the 23d ultimo after an indisposition of but short duration, Abraham D. Van Horn, Esq. Attorney at Law, formerly of the state of New York in the 34th year of his age.  Of the deceased it may be truly said he possessed but few of the frailties incident to humanity.  His deportment through life, presented an unvarying scene of kindness and benevolence.  His heart was the seat of the social virtues. Possessing much professional erudition, his mind was enriched with the elegances of literature and the embellishments of science.  His attainments enkindled our respect.  The mild and gentle virtues of his heart engaged our esteem.  If with these distinguishing traits of excellence, he possessed a single frailty, let its remembrance be buried with him, in the grave.

In paying this humble tribute to his memory, the prepossessions of friendship with which his amiable and ingenious deportment, has inspired us, have not, we are persuaded, an undue influence in the information of our judgment of his worth.  And when we say the portals of the grave never closed upon a more upright and estimable man, the pen but traces the sentiment which the heart prompts.  All who knew him and duly appreciated his worth, weep for his death and would lighten by their sympathies the sinking spirits of his bereaved relatives.  The reflection however that his sleep is not eternal; that the shade of death which have overcast the noontide of his years will soon be dissipated and he wake to enjoy forever an irradiating morning of immortality, should reconcile his relatives and friends to that dispensation of providence which has deprived them of his society.

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In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday last, Major James Thompson aged 59 years.  

Major Thompson in the beginning of the Revolution, entered as a private into the first New York regiment, commanded by Colonel Van Schaick, and served faithfully in that regiment until the disbanding of the army at or near West Point in June 1783.  After the war Major Thompson settled in this town where he has ever since resided; was soon honored with a commission in the militia and discharged the duties of his office like a good soldier.  He has reared a very numerous family and has ever been considered one of our best citizens.   His probity always shone conspicuous, and he scarcely ever had an enemy.  His death is universally deplored.

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In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last, Mr. Nicholas Hanson aged 69 years, father of Mr. Ephraim Hanson of this village.

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At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Joseph S. Lyman a member of the last Congress from this district.

Mr. Lyman was a native of Massachusetts, was a graduate of Dartmouth College and was much esteemed by his numerous friends.  He bore his last illness, which was protracted and distressing, with Christian fortitude and founded his hopes of a happy immortality on the merits and sufferings of his Redeemer, whom he had professed to love.

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At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 17th inst. in a fit of apoplexy, David Ostrom, Esq. aged 65.

As there are few men in the county of Oneida who have been longer and more extensively known to their fellow citizens than Judge Ostrom, so there is probably no one who could have left behind him a memory more generally respected and esteemed than he has done.  His known integrity, his independence of sentiment, his unassuming manners and practical good sense were qualities which recommended him to the electors of Oneida as their representative in the state assembly for many years. and qualitied him for the seat which he sometime held in the court of common pleas of the County.  For a considerable period, he has executed the duties of a magistrate in this village with great correctness and to universal acceptance.  Amidst all the public and private mutations of life, which it was his fortune to witness, none of them ever affected those uniform features which marked his character or diminished that general sentiment of confidence and good will which was entertained towards him, even by those with whom he had the misfortune sometimes to differ on essential points.  In short, as he lived with the uninterrupted respect and kind regard of his fellow citizens, he has departed followed by their unaffected regrets at his sodden exit.  Gaz.

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At Charleston, on the 11th Feb. last, in the 85th year of his age, Capt. John Johnson a native of the city of New York, but for upwards of 43 years last past, a resident of the former place.  At the period when the American Colonials had resolved to resist the oppressive and unconstitutional measures of the British ministry, Mr. Johnson was one of those who first boldly stood forward in the cause of his country.  He raised a company almost entirely from his private resources, of which he received the command and immediately joined the continental line.  He fought by the side and under the eye of "Washington," and was not only the companion in arms of that great and good man but was for some years in habits of intimacy and friendship with him.  During the whole period of the Revolutionary struggle, he continued in the army, a brave, active, zealous and enterprising officer.  When the war was ended, and when "sweet peace" had brought among other blessings in her train, liberty and independence to his native land, Captain Johnson sheathed his sword and betook himself to the habits and pursuits of domestic life and both by his precept and example has had the consolation of seeing reared up a large and respectable family in the paths of religion, virtue and moral integrity. As has been noticed that he was a brave soldier in the cause of his country, in the days of his youth, he was also a soldier in the cause of the Cross and in his last days, he could with a well-grounded triumph exclaim with the apostle Paul "I have fought a good fight; I have finished by course; I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day."

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1833)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 2, 1833

Marriages

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, by the Rev. Norman H. Adams, Mr. John Hegadoom of that place to Miss Elizabeth Purdee daughter of Jesse Purdee, Esq. of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY].

At Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d ult. by Nathan W. Williams, Mr. Charles Mills to Catharine Hollaway of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

At Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 1st Sept. by Elder James Westcott, Mr. Sidney Wells to Miss Loretta Brewer, all of that place.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder John Hollister, Mr. John H. Moore to Miss Francis N. Graves.

At the same place on the 17th ult. by Elder Wright Butler, Mr. John Mosier to Miss Elizabeth Ann Simison.

At South Worcester, Otsego County [NY] on the 23d ult. by Christian Mutter, Esq. Mr. Samuel Root of Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Hannah [Johnson] daughter of Col. William Johnson of Davenport, Delaware County [NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 9, 1833

Marriages

At Otego, Otsego Co. [NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Paddock, Mr. William S. Noble, merchant of Franklin, in this county [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Hurd of the former place.

On the same day, in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] by the Rev. D. Waterbury, Mr. Erastus Loveland to Miss Nancy Hitchcolk all of Franklin.

Death

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 26th, the Rev. Stephen Fenn aged 64 years.  The sudden and unexpected decease of this public servant of God demands at least a brief notice.

Mr. Fenn was born 1769, in Watertown, Conn.  Possessing strong native powers of mind, he made good proficiency in his classical studies and acquired the reputation of an excellent scholar.  He graduated at Yale College in 1790, and soon after entered upon the great work of preaching the gospel of his Lord and master.  After laboring about one year in the state of New Hampshire, he came to Harpersfield in April 1798.  At that time this town was in its infancy; the inhabitants were few, and almost as a matter of course, poor or in low circumstances.  He was ordained in January, 1794, and took the pastoral charge of the Presbyterian church in Harpersfield.  He continued in this situation until the year 1829, a period of 36 years.  Four years have since elapsed, most of which time he has ministered in the things of God to the church in Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY].

More than forty-two years Mr. Fenn was permitted to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom.  He possessed uncommon bodily vigor and a remarkable strong and sound constitution.  He was able, therefore, to perform a greater amount of ministerial labor than most ministers are and few men can be found who have met so uniformly the arduous duties of the sacred office.  During the whole course of his ministry he was never detained on account of bodily infirmities from the sacred desk but in one solitary instance, and then only during a part of the day.  All his appointments too, during the week, he was, at all seasons of the year, able to meet.

During his ministry, Mr. Fenn administered the ordinance of baptism to about 813 persons, solemnized 417 marriages and preached on an average 4 sermons a week, for the space of 42 years.  His constitution appeared to be unimpaired and his strength to remain firm even to the day of his death.   The Sabbath preceding his decease he performed the duties of the sanctuary with all the vigor and ardor of youth.  When on his way to meet a congregation to whom he had appointed to preach, a fit of apoplexy suddenly removed him from his friends and labors here on earth to meet another congregation, we trust, where all is joy and love without one discordant note.  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

In this sudden death the church in Jefferson and a large circle of acquaintances and relatives are called to mourn the loss of a beloved Pastor, father and friend.  While all are admonished in this afflicting providence, but in a special manner, Ministers "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh."

News Item

Information Wanted

Horace B. Page left Franklin, Delaware County, New York, in April 1818, most of the time since, it is believed, he has been at sea.  In 1824 or 1825, he sailed as first mate in a vessel for China in the employ of some merchants of New York, whose names are unknown, which vessel was lost at sea, and he was a prisoner on the Island of Madagascar three years.  He was taken off by a British ship and carried to Calcutta, from thence to Liverpool and then to Quebec, and from Quebec through Vermont to New York. Since which time he has not been heard from by his friends. Any information respecting him directed to Soloman Page Franklin, Delaware County, New York, will be thankfully received by his afflicted parents.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 23, 1833

Marriages

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Charles S. Rogers, Esq. Mr. Phinimas Newton to Miss Sally C. Avery daughter of John Avery, Esq. all of Sidney Plains.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Harvy Brown, Mr. William L. Hayes of Penfield, Lorira County, Ohio to Miss Aurelia [Linsley] daughter of Daniel Lindsley, Esq. of the former place.

In Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Henry Shoemaker formerly of Dutchess County [NY] to Miss Jane Roberts of the former place.

In Catskill [Greene Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Wyckoff, Mr. James A. Bennet, Esq. Editor of the Brooklyn Advocate, to Miss Eliza Jane Dubois of the former place.

At St. Andrews Church, New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th(?) inst. by the Rev. Edward Andrews, Samuel S. Randall Esq. senior editor of the N. Berlin Herald, to Miss Sarah Rubbell of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

Take Notice:  Runaway from the subscriber on the 14th inst. Hiram Lasuer an indented apprentice, who had about two years and a half to stay.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on my account, or giving him employ, under the penalty in such case made and provided.  Whoever will return said boy to the subscriber shall receive a reward of one cent.  William J. Thompson Oct. 19, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 30, 1833

Marriages

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on the 28th inst. at the residence of Col. H.D. Gould, by the Rev. O.L. Kirtland, the Hon. Thomas P. Danforth of Middleburgh, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Angeline Hathaway of the former place.

At Osbornville, Greene County [NY] on the 24th inst. by the Rev. C.H. Goodrich, Lucius Robinson Counsellor at Law, of Catskill [Green Co. NY] to Miss Eunice Osborn daughter of Bennet Osborn, Esq. of the former place.

At Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 20th inst. by the Rev. S. Fenton, Mr. Benjamin Davison of Hudson, Columbia County [NY] to Miss Abigail [Bathrick] daughter of John Bathrick, Esq. of the former place.

At Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday, the 16th inst. by Francis Yeoman, Esq. Mr. Alfred Bordon to Miss Fanny Covill all of Hamden.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Matthew Halcott Esq. Mr. Elijah Parker a veteran of the Revolution, aged 73, to Mrs. Freelove Bollard aged 68, all of Middletown.

At Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening the 23d inst. by the Rev. L.B. Sullivan Mr. Henry P. Ensign of Carbondale, Pa. to Miss Sarah Ann Turner of the former place.

At Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, 24th inst. by Ira Bixby, Esq. Mr. Benjamin West of Starrucca, Pa. to Miss Phebe Ann Whitaker of the former place.

At the same place on Thursday evening, 24th inst. by Elder Stephen Stiles, Mr. John O. Whitaker to Miss Emily Stiles both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] October 23d in the full triumph of a blessed immortality, Capt. Hugh Johnston aged 70 years.  A brief sketch of the deceased and of his father's family may be worth of notice.

Capt. Hugh Johnston was born April 10th, 1768, in Duanesburg, Schenectady County, New York.  He, with his father William Johnston, and other connections, came to the Susquehanna Flats (now Sidney Plains) in May 1775.  They were the first settlers in Delaware county, and for two years they endured the hardships and privations of a new country.  In June 1777, they were obliged to leave their homes and flee before an invading foe.  Brant, a chief, with one hundred and ten warriors came and burnt their buildings and slaughtered their cattle. The Johnston family fled to Cherry Valley, where they remained till November 11th, 1778, when 700 Indians and Tories came unawares and burnt the village of Cherry Valley and murdered twenty-eight women and children. The Johnston family narrowly made their escape.  They then removed to Schenectady, where they remained till May 1784 when they returned to the Susquehanna Flats, their former place of residence. 

The deceased has left a large circle of relatives to mourn the loss of a father and friend.  "The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place anymore behold him."

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In the village of Catskill, Green County [NY] on the 22d inst. Marietta [Baldwin] wife of J.W. Baldwin, aged 20 years.  Formerly of Hobert in this county [Delaware Co. NY] where she has left a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by whom she was respected and beloved for her many virtues while living, and who will deeply deplore her early exit.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 13, 1866

Marriages

UPPAM - MACK:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.R. Haskins, Mr. Marcena Uppam to Miss Carrie Mack all of Georgetown.

FENTON - LOOMIS:  In West Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], Jan. 1, 1866 by Rev. John Pilkington, Mr. George W. Fenton of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emma Loomis of Leonardsville [Madison Co. NY].

DANIELS - LEWIS:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.T. Mattison, Mr. James H. Daniels of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Lewis of the town of Eaton.

DAVIS - DAVIS:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 3, 1866, by Rev. J.R. Lewis, Mr. Samuel A. Davis of Camden, Oneida Co. [NY], and Miss Zoedda E. Davis of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY].

WHALEY - FRANKLIN:  In New Woodstock, Dec. 24, 1865, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Almond Whaley of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Almeda Franklin of McDonough,  N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

MOSELY - BEACH:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 7, 1865, at the house of the bride's mother, by Rev. William H.D. Grannis, Mr. H.L. Mosely of Fairport [Monroe Co. NY] to Miss Addie A. Beach of the former place.

BLIVEN - HOLMES:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1865, by Rev. L.V. Ismond, Mr. Abram Bliven of Brookfield [Hamilton Co. NY] to Miss Nancy M. Holmes of South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY].

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Golden Wedding

A goodly number of the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Taylor assembled at their residence on Thursday evening, Jan. 4th, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. the hours passed joyously in social interchanges, especially at the supper tables, where excellent and bountiful things were served in polite style. At a late hour brief remarks and prayer were made by the Rev. C.N. Stowers and the company retired with many kind wishes for that intelligent and Christian family.

Mr. Taylor was born in Hartford, Washington County [NY] in 1794.  Mrs. Taylor, then Sarah Austin, was born in the same town in 1796.  The ancestors of this family formed a part of the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts in 1684, and the descendants are scattered throughout the country, many of whom have held eminent positions in public life.  Mr. T.'s grandfather was captain of a privateer in the Revolutionary struggle.  His father was Major in the war of 1812.  He also had three uncles who served in the army of the Revolution.  Mrs. T.'s father occupied various public stations in the State and was the man who introduced the bill to free the slaves of New York.

Both branches of the family have been distinguished for their Christian integrity.  Mr. Taylor's grandfather died on his knees, praying.  Before retiring to this village in April last, they had lived forty-eight years on one farm in Mentz, Cayuga County [NY] where they exerted no ordinary influence by their wealth, intelligence and Christianity.  May God make peace for and prosperous their declining days.  And blessed be God who giveth us such families.

Deaths

WILBER: In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday, Jan. 11, Capt. Nathan B. Wilber aged 75 years.  Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m. at his late residence.

STURGIS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 4, 1866, Mrs. Hannah Sturgis aged 73 years, relict of Nehemiah Sturgis, who died in Lee, Massachusetts in March 1821.

WOOD:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 3, 1866, of cancer, Mrs. Anna [Wood] wife of Cyrus Wood, aged 56 years.

DUPFEE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 30, 1865, Mr. Asa Durfee aged 61 years.

GIBBS:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 2, 1866, of consumption, Delos W. Gibbs formerly of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 35 years and 6 months.

TOWNS:  In Marshall, Oneida County [NY] Jan. 8, 1866, Emma J. [Towns] wife of Amos Towns, daughter of A.H. and Sophronia Parsons, aged 22 years.

CASE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 8, 1866, Albert M. Case in the 28th year of his age.

JONES:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 2, 1866, Willie Jones aged 4 years.

WEBBER:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, Mrs. Fannie Webber aged about 50 years.

LAWSON:  Mr. Martin S. Lawson father of Isaac D. Lawson, Esq. of the 7th ward was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Deceased was 99 years and nine months old.  He has always had remarkable good health.  On Saturday night, he ate his supper and retired as usual.  Sunday morning, not coming down at the ordinary hour, the family went to his room and found him a corpse.  He evidently died without a struggle.  Syracuse Standard

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1825, 1879, 1880)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 5, 1825

Death

At Lisle Village, Broome County [NY] on the 29th ult. of a bilious fever, Mrs. Hannah Marsh aged 36 years, wife of Mr. Norman Marsh.

Mrs. Marsh was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church in that place and was distinguished for her acts of piety and benevolence.  Her death is an irreparable loss both to her family and to society.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 19, 1825

Marriages

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Hadley, Charles Butler Esq. Attorney at law of Geneva to Miss Eliza A. Ogden daughter of the late Abraham Ogden, Esq. of the former place.

At Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday morning last by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Major Hermon Gould to Miss Anne Eliza Sherwood, daughter of Samuel Sherwood, Esq.

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. of a consumption, Mr. John S. Howe aged 24 years.  Mr. Howe was an amiable young man of conciliating manners, beloved and respected by all and it is believed that his indefatigable application and perseverance in the prosecution of his studies have been the means of hastening his departure for another, and it is hoped, a better world.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, October 26, 1825

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, Mr. John Church aged 63.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 21, 1879

Marriages

THROOP - BLIVEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], June 2d 1879, by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Erasmus D. Throop and Miss Arlette R. Bliven all of this town.

SAWYER - STEERE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Sylvester M. Sawyer and Miss Ida A. Steere all of this town.

Death

HARRINGTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 18, 1879, Mrs. Emily A. [Harrington], wife of Ezekiel Harrington of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 55 years and 2 months.

Our citizens were deeply pained last Thursday morning by receiving the intelligence that Mrs. Ezekiel Harrington had suddenly died the preceding day in Norwich, where she was paying her son, H. Harrington, a brief visit.  Mrs. H. was a lady of sterling worth, of blameless life, esteemed and loved by a large circle of relatives and friends.  It is supposed the immediate cause of her death was heart disease, which, we understand, had been feared for some time.

SEELEY:  To the courtesy of Charles Waters, our obliging operator, we are indebted for a copy of a dispatch received this Wednesday morning, announcing the death by drowning of Mrs. Abel Seeley who resided in the east part of the town of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].  she was found this morning in a hogshead of water, life being extinct.  In one hand she held a milk pan, and in the other a skimmer.  Dr. Lee was called, who by request telegraphed to Norwich for coroner Avery, that all might be satisfied, although no foul place is suspected. 

BABCOCK:  A little son of Dr. W.E. Babcock, of Oriskany Falls, was drowned in that village last Friday.  He fell into the sluice and was carried over the falls into the canal. The body was recovered in about ten minutes after the accident, but life was extinct.  Courier.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 11, 1880

Marriages

In Olcott, N.Y. [Niagara Co.] Feb. 16th by Rev. James Sibley, Mr. James E. Wilson of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Kate L. Burlingame of Clinton, N.Y. [Clinton Co.].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. William Weller of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Georgia Tuttle of East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, March 4th, by Rev. J.O. Woodruff, F.M. Conklin to Miss Alice J. Johnson both Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. George H. Niles and Mary Matthewson all of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 2d, by Rev. W. DeL Wilson, Mr. George Wells and Miss Lola Dorman both of Guilford.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. C.E. Taylor, Mr. Edgar Foot to Miss Lena M. Swan both f Barker [Broome Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, on Feb. 28th, by George E. Atkins. Esq. Mr. H.O. Miller to Miss Olive J. Smith both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mrs. Dennis Fosbury aged 48 years.

In Canton, Miss. Feb. -?- Dwight Clarke son of the late Benjamin ...canders, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 43 years.

News Item

Now that Mrs. Abbott, the 7-times married woman is dead, or reported so, we will state for the information of those of our exchanges who have written so much about the remarkable women and her seven marriages, that the lady resided in Smyrna, Delaware [Kent County] and not Smyrna, N.Y.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 11, 1879

Marriages

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  A very pleasant affair occurred at the residence of Henry Faulk on the 4th inst., the occasion being the marriage of his only daughter, Miss Lizzie Faulk to Frank Crosby of King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY]. Rev. J.B. Santee performed the ceremony.

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One of the pleasant events upon which memory loves to dwell and we delight to chronicle, occurred at the residence of H.R. Lamb of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, June 4th, the occasion being the marriage of his daughter Mary [Lamb] and Jay G. Holmes, of Marcellus, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], a young lawyer who has certainly displayed great skill in pleading his own case "in court."  Rev. A.T. Worden, of poetical fame, performed the ceremony at half past two o'clock in the presence of about fifty guests.  The bride was attired in an elegant robe of white silk made in some bewildering fashion, which we are not insane enough to attempt a description of.  She wore no ornaments but natural white flowers, and, notwithstanding, she threatened us with the extreme penalty of the law, if, in our notice, we dared to call her "beautiful" or "accomplished." We love to tell the truth just as well as did the father of our country, and therefore take our life in our own hands and declare that the sun never shown upon a fairer, lovelier bride.  

The solemn words were spoken and then followed the usual congratulations and refreshments - the strawberries and cream causing us to feel very amiable.  Next came music and social chat, then the barouche came around to the door, and as the bride had already donned her stylish traveling suit, nothing remained to be done but to speak the parting words.  Ah me!  why is it that tears must lurk in every smile?  The father and mother realized, full well, that the child they had reared so tenderly, could never again be their very own, as in the past.  sympathy for them was becoming contagious.  when T.G. Lamb of Sherburne came to the rescue and created the needed merriment by throwing an old slipper after the departing couple and in lusty tones wishing them a "long and happy life."  It is a source of regret that we cannot enumerate the many valuable presents, together with the names of the giver. Each one was worthy of notice, but lack of space forbids it, we can only mention a few.  Father Holmes gave an elegantly bound, illustrated family bible; sister Cora, a silver ice pitcher, with gold lined goblets and Japanese tray; Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Lamb of Waterville, a beautiful clock of quaint design, and Father Lamb, a thousand-dollar government Bond. There were books, pictures, vases, point lace, gold coin, fans &c, &c., besides articles of silver ware of all descriptions.

Thus, Columbus has lost another of her favorite daughters, and we learn that this week still another one will "go and do likewise."  Of course, we wish them happiness and prosperity, but we do wish that hereafter fellars from furrin parts would content themselves with such wives as they can find at home and not come swooping around here after the cream of the town.  We haven't anymore girls to spare.

Deaths

TOWER:  At Hebron, Mt. Henry County, Illinois, May9th, Diana Sackett [Tower] wife of William Tower, aged 69 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY]

HARRINGTON:  Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY:  On Saturday last, Mrs. Lucy Harrington of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], formerly of this place, was buried in the new burying ground, Mrs. Harrington leaves a large circle of friends here to mourn her loss. [Lucy Worden Harrington, d. 29 March 1879, AE 62y]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1879

Marriage

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  A wedding enlivened our midst on the 10th inst. George Cornell to Miss Mary [Dunbar] daughter of Colonel Dunbar.

Death

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  the aged Seth Richmond died at Latham's Corners on Saturday night.  His funeral occurred at his late residence on Tuesday.  He was the son of Major Richmond, the first one of the name that came into the county and lived to the aged of 90 years.

A large concourse of people assembled at the house of I.J. Potter, June 10th, to attend the funeral services of Seth Richmond, an aged and highly respected citizen.  Revs. Carruth and Halstead conducted the services.  Rev. B. Carruth preached the sermon.  A good man, a lifelong Christian has gone.  His age was 89 years.  Friends from Utica, Pennsylvania, Yaleville, and Norwich were in attendance.  Within the week three aged people have passed away: Mrs. Button [Mary Dexter Button] of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], aged 85; Mrs. Hoag of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 [Polly Hibbard Hoag, d. June 3, 1879].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 24, 1879

Marriage

COOK - SPOHN:  At the home of Alvin Converse, Esq on Saturday July 19th, 1879, by Rev. D.M. Grummon, George S. Cook and Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

The marriage of Mr. William M. Miller to Miss Emma Pearne, daughter of Postmaster B.M. Pearne, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents on Tuesday evening last, in the present of a large circle of relatives.  The bridal presents were numerous and costly.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on the 8:28 train that evening for New York and will sail for Europe in the steamship Abyssinia of the Cunard line, intending to be absent about three months.

Deaths

Little Willie Banks is lying dangerously ill, with enlargement of the heart, at the home of his father, John Banks, just below the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].  Later:  As we go to press, Willie has just expired.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Chandler, wife of Col. Rufus Chandler, an old and respected citizen of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] has passed from this life.  She was at the residence of Mr. Henry Benedict at the time of her death, the home of her early days. the funeral took place on Sunday the 18 inst. [Laura Benedict Chandler, d. July 12, 1879, AE 80y]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 12, 1879

Marriages

HOLMES - LAMB:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, by Rev. A.T. Worden, Jay G. Holmes Esq. of Marcellus N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. Lamb of Columbus.

After dwelling upon the details of the horrible crimes which have recently disgraced our County [Chenango Co. NY], it is with a sense of great relief that we turn our attention to one of the pleasantest events a lifetime can afford.  We refer to the celebration of the marriage of Miss Mary A. Lamb, daughter of H.R. Lamb, and Jay G.  Holmes, Esq. of Marcellus, N.Y. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, June 4th, by Rev. A.T. Worden, the Utica Oberver's valued poetical contributor. the occasion was a very enjoyable one, with its music, flowers, congratulations and refreshments.  The bride wore a dress of white silk and looked "wondrous fair." It was the old, old story that is always new. A large number of friends were present and vied with each other in bestowing beautiful and costly presents.  The wedded pair took their departure in time to catch the evening train from Sherburne to Utica, enroute for Marcellus, where a house had already been "set in order" and was waiting for its mistress.  Best wishes and old slippers were hurled after them as they drove away and we can only add a God bless them!

KROUGH - KINNIER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John F. Keough to Miss Elizabeth Kinnier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

MAYNARD - BUELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco to Miss Harriet L. Buell of Sherburne.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Robert L. Maynard led to the hymenial altar Miss Hattie Buell.  A large number of guests from abroad were present.  It was a brilliant affair. the bridal couple departed on their wedding tour to Canada and other places on Wednesday morning. 

FISH - WALDORF:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Emmet J. Fish of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Lovina Waldorf of Bainbridge.

HOPKINS - COY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Fred W. Hopkins of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Phebe L. Coy of Bainbridge.

TALLETT - SMITH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] June 2d, by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. Milan D. Tallett of Minneapolis, Kan. to Miss Frankie P. Smith daughter of Dr. M.E. Smith of Cincinnatus.

ELMORE - CAREY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] June 1st, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. John P. Elmore of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Alice Carey of DeRuyter.

Deaths

REIGLEIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] June 9th of pneumonia, Mr. G. Fred Reiglein aged about 50 years.

YOUNGS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, Sally [Youngs] wife of the late Daniel Youngs, aged 69 years.

CROSBY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, Albert L. [Crosby] son of Orrin and Harriet Crosby, aged 5 years.

RICHMOND:  At Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 7th, Mr. Seth Richmond aged 86 years and 6 months.

Seth Richmond died on Saturday night, June 7th.  He has been in failing health for some time, often saying, "I am ready to go any minute."  His long life of nearly ninety years became almost a burden at the last, though he retained his faculties perfectly.  A good man has fallen.

Seth Richmond, one of the pioneers of the town of Guilford, died on Saturday last, upon the farm near Rockwell's Mills, where he had resided for seventy-five years past.  He was born in Rhode Island, in 1790, and in 1804, when he was fourteen years of age, his father removed to Guilford, locating upon the farm where he spent his long and useful life.  Deceased was a good citizen, having the confidence and respect of the community in which he had so long resided, and his memory will be cherished by a large circle of relatives and friends.  In politics, Mr. Richmond was a staunch Democrat and for many years his name was upon the subscription books of the Norwich Journal and later upon those of its successor, the Union.

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

CLENDENING:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of her parents, Dwight S. and H.R. Parker, Eva Mary [Clendening] wife of Andrew Clendening, aged 18 years 7 months and 20 days.

TOWER:  At Hebron, Illinois, May 9th, Diana Sackett [Tower] wife of William Tower, aged 69 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

WELLS:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 31st, Helen Davis [Wells] wife of James H. Wells, aged 32 years.

ROOT:  In Grand Rapids, Mich., May 30th, Anna M. [Root] wife of Devillo S. Root, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.

PAIGE:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] June 9th, Caroline Lewis [Paige] wife of Clinton F. Paige, aged 45 years and 10 months.

KENNEDY:  About noon on Thursday last, while Sells Brothers' Circus was parading Main Street in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], a lad named Edward Kennedy, sixteen years of age, fell from the second story of Firemen's Hall building, while viewing the parade, to the pavement below, a distance of sixteen feet, striking on the left and back side of his head.  He was taken home and remained unconscious some four hours, when he died.  His skull was fractured.

GILMOR:  Robert Gilmor of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY], probably the oldest Mason in the State, died at the residence of his son, William E. Gilmor, in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], having gone to visit his relatives on the Saturday previous.  The Courier says deceased had belonged to the Masonic order for sixty-six years, having first joined a Lodge at Albany, about the year 1814, and united with the "Military" Lodge at Manlius in 1816, the Lodge having been organized in 1803.  He had for more than three score years maintained an honorable standing in the fraternity. [d. June 1, 1879, AE 86y]

HOAG:  Unadilla Valley [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Hoag, mother of Mrs. Leroy Cornell, died at the residence of Mr. Cornell, June 3d.  Her funeral was held at Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] where she was buried.  She was eighty-four years of age. [Polly (Hibbard) Hoag, wife of Zina Daniel Hoag]

Vital Records, Otsego (1871 & 1879) & Cortland (1847) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 15, 1871

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 29, Rhoda H. [Spencer] aged 42 years.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 31, Elizabeth [McRorie] aged 69 years.  She had been for many years a consistent member of the Baptist church when she died.  She leaves a large circle of friends who mourn their loss.

General Levi Harris formerly of So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] died at his residence in Milford, Del. Nov. 2d, He was about 69 years of age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 6, 1879

Deaths

BUNNELL:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 28 Mrs. Polly Bunnell aged 78 years and 8 months.

"Dearest mother, thou hast left us, / Here thy loss we deeply feel; / But 'tis God that hath bereft us, / He can all our sorrows heal."

ACKLEY:  In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 28, Eli Ackley aged 67 years.

McGrawville Express McGrawville, NY, Aug. 12, 1847

Marriages

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Ezra B. Fancher, Mr. Spellman Graves and Mrs. Mary Kinney all of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY].

On the 25th ult. by Rev. S.J. Drokee, Mr. Stephen Hayes to Miss W. Smith both of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

In Kellogsville, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. John Rooks of McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Udolihia Rooks of the former place.

At Summer Hill on the 8th inst. by the Rev. M. Galpin, Mr. Seth H. Haskell of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY] to Mrs. Saphronia Smith of the same place.

Deaths

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Orange S. [Palmer] infant son of Norman and Huldah Palmer, aged 4 months and 22 days.

One of the laborers engaged in relaying the track of the Auburn and Rochester Railroad was suddenly killed yesterday, while returning from his dinner in this village on an engine.  He was sitting on the forward part on what is known as the "bumper" when the engine came violently in contact with a burthen car which the workmen were using and left on the track, rearing it up nearly upon one end, causing a rail which was upon it to strike one of the men, an Irishman from Rochester, but whose name we could not learn, in the mouth with such violence that he was almost instantly killed.  Another man who was sitting next to him, had his foot badly injured, but not dangerously.  Auburn Adv. July 30th

News Item

One of the most quiet villages of our county [Plainfield, NJ] has been quite excited by the base conduct of an Englishman, John Higman who has been somewhat largely engaged in the shoe business.  It appeared by a statement in the Union that he eloped on Friday last with a young girl of 17 years, Phoebe Morrison, living in the place of which she is a native with her parents, leaving a wife and three children in utter destitution.  One of his children is dangerously sick, and another but three weeks old. Higman is an Englishman, about thirty years old, quite stout, common size, dark complexion, heavy black whiskers, black hair and eyes.  Just before he left, he borrowed considerable money, which, with debts previously contracted, makes, it is said, his indebtedness there some $400 to $500.  He took with him also a box of boots owned by a New York dealer.

It appears the two have been making preparations for months, but with such secrecy that neither was suspected until beyond reach.  They went to New York Friday morning, stopped at the Howard House, and left for Philadelphia the same night.  An agent of Higman's largest creditor and a brother-in-law of the girl, started in pursuit of them, Saturday afternoon, via Philadelphia, and have not yet returned. We earnestly hope the villain will be overtaken.  Newark Daily