Vital Records, Chenango (1879), New York (1801) Counties, NY

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 17, 1879

Marriages

At Zion Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, July 9th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. John H. Stevens of Danville, Ind., formerly of this village, to Miss S. Belle Willard, only daughter of the late Dr. C.C. Willard  of this village.  Thanks for a liberal cash fee.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. C.R. Corning, Mr. William H. Wade of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Elizabeth E. Salisbury of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. E.B. Smith to Miss Ada Mayhew both of Cincinnatus.

In Hartford [Washington Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Charles Thomas of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny E. Hubslander of Hartford.

In Hartford [Washington Co. NY] by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Frank Dillenbeck of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Hubslander of Hartford.

In German [Chenango Co. NY] July 6th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr.k Phillip Cole of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. Drew of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

At South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. H.C. leach, Adelbert Miner to Jenny L. Ruddock all of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] July 14th, Mr. Orrin D. Carter in the 71st year of his age.

At the residence of Mrs. James Lansing in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, Mr. Calvin Adams aged 72 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] July 8th, Mr. Arial Alcott aged 84 years.

Suddenly in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] July 8th, Mr. Simon Turner in the 90th year of his age.

In Corning, June 28th, Mr. George W. Herrick in the 80th year of his age, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, wife of Col. Rufus Chandler aged 80 years.

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We take the following from the Binghamton Republican the lady spoken of was a daughter-in-law of Mr. George A. Davidson of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Mrs. Lottie B. [Davidson] wife of Dr. R.T. Davidson and eldest daughter of John B. Wentz, Esq. Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY], died in the city of Brooklyn June 25th, 1879, in the 25th year of her age.  She was converted about six years ago and maintained a uniformly persistent Christian character until God took her.  On the 3d day of July 1877, she was married to R.T. Davidson, M.D. of Brooklyn, N.Y.  She looked forward to usefulness as his helpmate and seemed eminently fitted for her position.  Her life, though short, yet in all the essential elements of a finished life was a grand success.  In her home she was a perpetual benediction, in the social circle always a blessing. She possessed a clear and cultivated intellect, remarkable executive ability for one of her years and distinguished herself as a  successful teacher in the public schools in the city of Binghamton prior to her marriage.   That she was beloved by a wide circle is evinced by the universal sorrow expressed at her early demise and the long catalogue of her virtues which none tire of repeating.  Her broad Christian love and the many brave, kind deeds which her loving heart was ever suggesting, her mind systematizing and her willing hands accomplishing, have left their impress upon all with whom she associated.

None knew her but to love her, / None named her but to praise.

Her young husband walks amid the shadows.  The hearts of her parents and only sister are filled with sorrow.  A precious little babe bearing its mother's name, forms a golden link between the loved one gone before and the friends which remain. A reunion awaits them.   A. Griffin.

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On Tuesday afternoon of last week, As Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Carter were on their way home, a short distance above this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], their  horse became frightened at the cars, when in the vicinity of Mr. William F. Russell's residence and ran, tipping the carriage over, throwing the aged couple out upon the ground with great violence.  Mrs. Carter received very bad bruises about the head and face, and Mr. Carter had a shoulder blade and one or two ribs broken, besides being injured otherwise internally.  They were cared for by physicians and the neighbors and finally taken home.  Mr. Carter lingered along until Monday morning, when death put an end to his sufferings.  Mrs. Carter is improving.  Mr. Carter was an old and respected resident of this town, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 14, 1801

Marriages

At Franklin [New London Co., CT], Mr. Asahel Smith to Miss Betsey Peck; Mr. Daniel Hastings to Miss Martha Smith; Mr. Ahiel Asel to Miss Cynthia Peck all of Franklin.

At Norwich [New London Co. CT] Mr. Amos Bennet of Preston [New London Co. CT] to Miss Mary Pendleton of that town.

At Philadelphia [PA] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Samuel Wylie, Mr. Willima Wallace to Miss Mary Guililand  both of Southwark [Philadelphia Co. PA].

Deaths

At St. Petersburgh, Count Orlow, suspected of having been one of the assassins of Paul I.  

In the South Seas (drowned in attempting to land at the island of Amsterdam), Capt. Stephen Hall, Jun. of Boston [MA] commander of the ship Thomas Russell an amiable, young man.

At Philadelphia [PA] Mrs. Catharine Pancake in the 33d year of her age, late consort of Col. Philip Pancake of Philadelphia. 

News Item

Seven Years' Time:  Of an active healthy Negro Woman, with her Male Child, of two years old, for Sale.  She is about 22 years of age - honest, sober and understands all kinds of housework. Enquire of the printer.

Vital Records, Otsego (1871), Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 20, 1871

Deaths

In West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 2nd Abel DeForist aged 68 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 8th, Edmond P. Emmons in the 84th year of his age.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 20th, Crosby Vandeveer aged 47 years.

In Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Mary Brooks wife of Abell brooks in the 74th year of her age.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY\] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Margaret McIntosh aged 75 years.

In New Hartford, Oneida Co. [NY] on the 9th inst. Mrs. Jane L. Root wife of S.W. Root, formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, December 27, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Charles Ayer, Dec. 21, C. Herbert Sweet to Miss M. Elizabeth Davis.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 18, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Bennett S. Osborn of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Frank L. Richards of Oneonta.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 13 by Rev. C.L. Wells, Harian D. Murdock to Miss Ellen A. [Cook] daughter of Murdington Cook, of Hartwick.

In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 22, by Rev. Bishop A. Russell, Florence J. Cushman of Burlington Green [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elva J. Price of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Henry Gray long a resident of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and an esteemed citizen, died at the residence of his son, D.C. Gray, Dec. 20th, aged 62 years.

On Saturday evening last, Stanly [Wing] only son of Walter A. Wing, aged 7 years, died from the effect of injuries received the Sunday before while with his father at the barn. The barn door came off its hinges and fell upon the little lad, injuring him severely and causing his death, after nearly a week of suffering.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 16, 1879

Death

The death of Mrs. Rufus Chandler, occurred after a short illness on Friday night at the residence of her nephew W.H. Benedict, where she was visiting.  The funeral was attended at Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday at 4 p.m.  Mrs. Chandler had passed the allotted four score years and it seems a striking coincidence that death should have claimed her for his bride in the same house and near the same spot where she pledged her heart and hand 56 years ago at Hymen's altar to him who has since borne her pleasant companionship through life and who is now left to mourn her departure.  It was hers to help compose a representative family of our town's earlier history and of that family only her aged husband, the "Colonel," is left.  He has the hearty sympathy of our people in his affliction.  

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

Marriages

BUTLER - SKINNER:  At South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. W. Scott, July 3d, Mr. William R. Butler and Miss Mary E. Skinner both of the town of New Berlin.

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On Thursday evening, occurred in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] a very happy social event that has been the topic of society gossip and expectancy in Oxford for some time past.  The occasion was the marriage of Miss Emma E. Pearne to William M. Miller, a prominent citizen and well known Oxford merchant. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.N. Payne of the Congregational Church at the house of the bride's father at 7 o'clock.

The house with the aid of friendly hands had been decorated with a profusion of flowers and everything possible done worthy the occasion.  Among the guests present were G.H. Perkins, partner of the groom, and wife; Hon. S. Bundy and wife; Hon. E.B. Prindle and Mrs. H.G. Prindle of Norwich; Rev. Stephen Bush and wife of Waterford; Mrs. Harmon Hubbard of Cortland; Miss Sarah H. Hubbard of Vassar College; Miss Nellie J. Pearne of Cortland; Miss Clara Pearne of Philadelphia; Miss Hattie Arnold and Wesley U. Pearne of Middletown, Conn.; Miss Libbie R. Bundy of New Haven; Mr. Hatch of Owego; and a wealth of gifts testified the good will and affection of the friends of the happy people.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on the 8:30 p.m. train for New York, whence on Saturday they are to sail for Europe, upon a tour of several months' duration. They enjoy the company of W.R. Mygatt Esq. and wife and Miss Mary Mygatt as far as New York. The heartiest well wishes of all go with them.

Deaths

BEARDSLEY:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] Mrs. Sarepta Beardsley July 9, 1879, in the 39th year of her age.

SHERMAN:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] July -?-, 1879, infant child of E.J. and L.E. Sherman aged one month.

HEATH:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] July 4, 1879, of sunstroke, Harry P. Heath aged 61 years.

COOPER:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] July 6, 1879, Nathaniel Cooper aged 76 years.

PECK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Monday July 14, Mrs. -?- J.M. Peck in the -?- year of her age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 17, 1879

Marriages

STEVENS - WILLARD:  At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, July 9th, by Rev. J.F. T....y, Mr. John H. Stevens of Danville, Ind. to Miss Belle Willard of Greene.

CLARKE - SOULE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 2d, by Rev. N.C. Cronin of Coventry, Mr. De Frances Clarke of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie E. Soule of Greene.

WADE - SALISBURY:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. C.N. Corning, Mr. William H. Wade of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth E. Salisbury of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

THOMAS - HUBSLANDER:  In Harford [Cortland Co. NY], July 3d by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Charles Thomas of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny E. Hubslander of Harford.

DILLENBECK - HUBSLANDER:  In Harford [Cortland Co. NY] by Rev. L.D. Turner Mr. Frank Dillenbeck of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Hubslander of Harford.

COLE - DREW:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] July 6th by Rev. L.D. Turner Mr. Phillip Cole of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Mrs. Drew of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

MINER - RUDDOCK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 4th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Adelbert Miner to Miss Jennie L. Ruddock all of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

TRIPP - NEAL:  At the parsonage in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. J.M. Allen Mr. Clinton W. Tripp of Otselic to Miss Mary E. Neal of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY]

LEMLEY - WAITE:  AT the M.E. Parsonage in Earlville [Madison Co. NY] July 3d, by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Frank Lemley of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Waite of Smith's Valley.

CHURCH - REYNOLDS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] July 5th by Rev. W.C. Phillips, Mr. Elisha L. Church to Miss Eudora D. Reynolds all of Otselic.

STRATTON - COPELAND:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] July 3d by Rev. T.R. Griffith, Mr. C.B. Stratton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss J.A. Copeland of the former place.

CLAPPER - BARBER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 4th, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. C.M. Clapper to Miss Emma A. Barber both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]

GREEN - MAIN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 8th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Floyd M. Green of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Clara E. Main of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

KNICKERBOCKER - STERNBURGH:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] July 3d by Z.A. White Esq. Mr. Edward Knickerbocker to Miss Ellen C. Sternburgh both of DeRuyter.

CARD - CHASE:  In Gilbertsville, July 2d by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William P. Card to Mrs. Julia A. Chase both of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

KALES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] July 5th, Mr. John Kales aged 71 years and 6 months.

ECCLESTON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] July 2d, Mrs. Sally Eccleston aged 89 years.

FISHER:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] July 15th Mrs. Abigail Fisher aged 86 years, mother of E.G. Fisher, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

STURGES:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] July 12th of heart disease, Mr. J. Alexander Sturges formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

DICKINSON:  In Fon du Las, Wis. July 4th, suddenly of apoplexy, Mary A. [Dickinson] wife of Charles F. Dickinson aged 58 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

CARTER:  While driving near the depot in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday afternoon of last week, Orrin D. Carter and wife were thrown from their carriage, from their horse being frightened at the whistle of the engine and becoming unmanageable, and Mr. Carter was quite severely injured, his head being badly cut and his shoulder blade and two of his ribs broken.  His wife was cut and bruised considerably.  They are each about seventy years of age, and it was feared Mr. Carter's injuries might result seriously.

A correspondent of the Binghamton Republican writes that Mr. Carter died of his injuries on Monday morning.  Mrs. Carter is improving and will probably recover.

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CHANDLER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] July 11th, Laura [Chandler] wife of Col. Rufus Chandler, aged 80 years and 4 months.

Mrs. Laura Benedict Chandler departed this life on the morning of Saturday July 12th, 1879 aged eighty years.

Laura Benedict was born at Winchester, Ct., March 4, 1799.  When four years old, her father, Eden Benedict, removed to this State [NY] and settled upon a farm now lying a mile and a half southeast of Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY].  Thus, her fondest recollections all centered about that dear old home, where with her brothers and sisters she traced the windings of the brook, or played beneath the forest trees. There, too, January 10th, 1822, she was united in marriage to Col. Rufus L. Chandler, of Coventry, and for fifty-seven years they journeyed together, meeting life's chances and changes - its cloud and its sunshine - gathering about them the comforts and luxuries of life, to enjoy in a ripe old age. But a few years since a shadow fell upon their home, dimming all its joy and brightness, out of which their hearts have never been lifted. This was the death of their only daughter and child, Mrs. James M. Phillips.

During the wonderful revival labors in 1832, of Revs. Wilcox and Hull, whose names are associated with the history of our town, she united with the 2d Congregational Church and has ever since remained a faithful member, devoted to its interests, rejoicing in its prosperity and siding in various ways to advance the interests of the beautiful "Kingdom of Christ."

As the weakness of age and disease pressed upon her, her mind reverted to the scenes of her childhood and dwelt lovingly and fondly upon them.  Two weeks since, she left home to visit a nephew now residing upon the old homestead. The first week of her visit was apparently one of real enjoyment and she dwelt lovingly upon the past, recounting scenes in her girlhood's life, talking of her father, brothers and sisters, who made home happy and pleasant.  Then her heart seemed to go out with childlike yearning for that mother to come to her again, or dwelt much upon the memory of her daughter's love - her gentle ministrations in the hour of sickness - all seemed to come with new freshness and beauty to her heart, as she talked of her faithfulness and devotion, and the monument thus reared to her love seemed richer far than the costly shaft which rises o'er her quiet resting place. But little longer were they to be separated.  a few days of pain and suffering and from the dear old home where years ago she went out a fair young bride, the weary aged pilgrim passed to the home, "where rests no shadow, falls no sin or stain."  The Sabbath previous to her death she attended the communion services of the First Congregational Church and through the remaining days of her life she spoke oft and again of the enjoyment she had in that day's sermon and service.

When the sunset light rested upon the homestead and trembled lingeringly among the maples, she was borne silently back to her own home, where funeral services were held upon Sabbath afternoon at 4 o'clock, and from thence to her last repose. To him who in age and loneliness survives her, may light shine mid the darkness and the hope cheer him of soon meeting those loved ones who are "watching and waiting" beyond the river.  

Coventryville, July 14,1879   L.

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FRENCH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 11th, Mrs. Mary French wife of James French, aged 63 years and 11 months.  Deceased was the widow of the late Lorenzo Lewis.

Mid soft breathed prayers and tender tears we laid to rest / This brave, true heart that wrought so long and well / How many souls she heavenward led we may not know / but God's' book of sweet remembrance shall tell 

Like fine gold tried, wert thou, dear friend, / For God's kindly chastening made thy faith most bright / And his tender watch care o'er thee to the end / Changed all the clouds of darkness into light. / Thy influence yet shall live and star like glow. / And many a whispered prayer shall answered be, / And scattered seeds in quickened hearts shall grow, / And weave a crown of immortelles for thee.

Mid prayers and flowers and hope of meeting bye and bye / While opening buds of resurrection glories tell, / We lay our sacred dead away, nor question why / For comfort sweet, we know, "God doeth all things well."       Carrie Cleveland

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On Monday night of last week, William Coykendall, aged nineteen, an employee in the office of the Elmira Advertiser met with a terrible accident which resulted in his death on Thursday.  He was assisting the foreman in lifting the forms from the imposing stone to a platform elevator, which is run up and down a passageway by wire cables, propelled by steam.  For some reason, he did not make sure, as was his custom, that the elevator was up and he took hold of the third page form of the paper and stepped backward as he supposed upon the platform.   Nothing was there to receive him, and he fell to the basement below, a distance of sixty feet, the form following him.  In falling he turned head downward and struck on the oaken cross bar of the elevator.  Here he hung by his legs entangled in the wire cable with the iron chase on top of him.  Medical assistance was promptly on hand but very little could be done for the unfortunate man beyond making him as comfortable as possible. The foreman who had hold of the form with the unfortunate lad, narrowly escaped following the latter in his fearful fall, only saving himself by hanging by one hand to the wire cable.  

The funeral took place on Saturday, and the arrangements were all made by the Advertiser people and expenses paid by that office, by consent of the parents, although the latter were abundantly able and willing to defray them. The floral testimonials were many and elaborate, the one from the Advertiser representing a broken column and a printer's "stick" of large dimensions and very beautiful.

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White Store, Chenango Co. NY:  The remains of Willis Richmond, who departed this life Monday morning of last week, were interred in our village cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last.  Mr. Richmond was a young gentleman respected and well-liked by all who knew him. Some six or seven years since he traveled in the west, where he remained about a year, and where he contracted the disease which after several years of patient suffering, called the weary traveler home.  He was prepared to go at any moment, having dreamed a few nights before his death at what time he would die, and strange to relate, his death occurred exactly as he had dreamed.  He dreamed he would die upon the noon of the 7th and be buried on the 11th; but owing to the state of the weather, and other causes, his remains could not be preserved longer than the 8th.  The funeral took place from the residence of his father, Joseph Richmond and was well attended.  A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place and paid the last tribute of respect to the honored dead, departing for home a sad and solemn people, trusting the departed one is now with his kindred and friends who have preceded him to that Better Land.

News Item

The New Berlin Gazette of last week contradicts the reported death of Willie Mathewson, of that town, who was last year sent to Auburn prison for a term of four years, for abducting an infant at Hubbardsville, Marison County [NY], his companion in crime being Esther Mudge, now in jail in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] for infanticide. The editor says he has recently been shown a letter from the prison Chaplain, in which he states that Mathewson is well and doing well.

Vital Records, Otsego (1861) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 6, 1861

Marriage

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th inst. by Rev. Seth Gregory, Mr. Henry B. Hudson to Miss Irena Gregory all of New Lisbon.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 13, 1861

Marriages

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. H. Garlick Feb. 28th H.C. Grover of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Nancy J. Sickler of Milford Center.

Also, by the same, 3d inst. Smith Humprey and Harriet Barnes all of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, by the same on the 4th inst. Francis S. Lathan and Jane Hillsinger.  At the same place. John Collier and Cornelia Hillsinger all of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Mrs. Sabra Gardner widow of Peleg Gardner, deceased, in the 70th year of her age.  Mrs. G. had been a resident of the town in which she died over 50 years.

In New Lisbon, on the 20th ult. Mrs. Sabra, wife of Mr. Peleg Gardner, deceased, in the 71st year of her age.  She arose as usual on the morning of her death and when preparing to eat her breakfast complained of faintness and immediately expired.  She had lived on the farm where she died for fifty-one years. [Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, Mar. 8, 1861]

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Nathaniel Harrington in the 78th year of his age.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Saturday morning the 9th inst. Mrs. Watkins wife of Hezekiah Watkins, aged 71 years.  [Hannah Scoville Watkins, Riverside Cemetery, Oneonta]

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the -- inst.  Mrs. Livingston aged 78 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 20, 1861

Marriage

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Levi C....., Esq., Mr. John Mills of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Evaline Ward of Otego.

Death

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Emma -?- [Beach] daughter of Norman and Jane Beach, aged five months and thirteen days.

News Item

There is a boy, born and residing in the town of Springfield, Otsego County [NY] by the name of James L. Gilchrist, son of A.F. Gilchrist, who on the 1st of March 1861 was 17 years and 35 days of age, whose weight is 305 pounds, and his height is 5 feet 7 inches.  He girts around his body 4 feet 9 inches, around his thigh 2 feet 9 inches, his arm 1 foot 7 inches.  His health is good, looks fine and feels well.  He keeps up with the men in the harvest field and on the farm generally; stands the heat as well as the rest of the men. and at the dance he is not surpassed by many.  Now if the county of Otsego or even the state can beat him, we should like to hear from it.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 27, 1861

Marriages

In New York City on Sunday the 24th inst. by the Rev. Sternberger, Mr. Samuel Mendel and Miss Ida Ullman both of Oneonta, Otsego County N.Y.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] March 21st by Rev. M.C. Bronson, Mr. John Frone of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Smith daughter of Thomas P. Smith, Esq of Otego.

Deaths

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 19th inst. of diptheria, Emma [Garlick] only daughter of the Rev. Henry Garlick, aged 4 years and 6 months.

"With patient steps thy course of duty runs; / God nothing does, or suffers to be done / But then wouldst do thyself couldst thou but see / Through all events of things as well as he."

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We have to record this week the death of one of the old Pioneers of this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] in the death of Dr. Lindsay who died on the 21st inst. at the advanced age of 85 years.  The Dr. had been a resident of this village for 54 years; being one of the first physicians in the town.  He lived a long life and died much respected by the whole community. the Dr. had "seen a howling wilderness pass through many and varied changes, until now a few scattered tracts of woodland only were left to remind him of his early life."  Having been born the year the Declaration of American Independence was declared, he lived to see our fair country - according to Southern doctrine - broken up. Civilization, with its manifold powers of machinery and Yankee invention, had changed everything in a manner that must have appeared almost marvelous to one who could remember with distinctness, the current events and scenes of 80 years.  His funeral obsequies were held on Saturday last; Sermon was preached by the Rev. William Baldwin, from the text "And Isaac gave up the ghost and died and was gathered unto his people being old and full of days; his sons, Esau and Jacob buried him."

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 9, 1879

Death

ROBBINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 26th, Mrs. Maria Robbins wife of the late Myron Robbins, aged 59 years.

SOUTHWORTH:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry O. Southworth, formerly a resident of this village, died at Babcock Hill in the town of Bridgewater, Oneida County [NY] the place of his birth, Thursday, July 29th, 1879.  He leaves a widow one son and three daughters.  Gazette.

News Item

At very interesting and pleasant family gathering took place at Mrs. Seraph Rowland's (widow of the late Rev. Benjamin Rowland) last Saturday, Aug. 2d.  It was the occasion of Mrs. Rowland's 85th birthday, and all of her living children were present to sit down together with their venerable parent at the family board.  their names and residence, as follows:

Gen. Hollis Rowland, Sherburne, aged 68

Mrs. Sally Alcott (wife of Enos Alcott) Castile, Wyoming Co. [NY], aged 65

Mrs. Clara Babcock (widow of Alfred Babcock) Sherburne, aged 59

Eli Rowland, Sherburne, aged 57

Mrs. Louisa Leet (wife of Almon H. Leet), Binghamton, aged 49

Mrs. Hollis Rowland and Mr. A.H. Leet were also present and the Rev. G.R. Burnside and wife were honored guests. The afternoon, as may be supposed, was most agreeably passed in the recital and review of numerous incidents that have marked the pilgrimage of the aged lady, commingling the hopeful and joyous with the sad and mournful.  We may remark that Hollis Rowland's birthday was on the same day, and the fact added not a little to the zest of the occasion.  (of course, it was a convenience to celebrate his own birthday in conjunction with his mother's).  The strength and vigor of Mrs. Rowland is remarkable for one of her years and her energy and industry are in perfect keeping with the ancestry which have developed the forests into the fruitful field. Recently she has cut, fitted, made and trimmed a dress for one of her daughters in a manner that would do credit to any young woman. This meeting of the mother and children was one of the cherished events that brightens the pathway of life's declivity.

Vital Records, Delaware (1834), Cortland (1848) & Otsego (1891) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 5, 1834

Marriages

At St. John's Church in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Orange Clark, Mr. Horace Drake, Merchant of Delhi, to Miss Elizabeth Caroline [Parker] daughter of Amasa Parker, Esq. of the same place.

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Carleton Emmons, Esq. Mr. Lewis A. Houghtaling of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Jane Couse of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 12, 1834

Marriage

At Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Oliver Tuttle, Mr. Ricaard Fuller to Miss Ann Nichols both of Bovine [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mrs. Mary Pine aged 81 years. The deceased was one of that small band that first emigrated to this town 49 years ago.

Suddenly, in Peru, Clinton County [NY] on the 22d inst. the Hon. Jonas Platt late Judge of the Supreme Court of this State [NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 19, 1834

Marriages

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by the Rev. David Mead of Roxbury, Mr. Joel M. Bailey to Miss Mahala E. Carman both of the former place.

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday, Feb. 27th by the Rev. Mr. Boice, Mr. Julius C. Stewart to Miss Margaret [Wilson] daughter of Mr. William Wilson, all of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

At the same place on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fenton, Mr. Amos Lewis to Miss Susan Place all of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Friday the 7th inst. Mr. John Hanna aged about 78 years.

In Catlin, Tioga County [NY] on Monday the 3d inst. Mr. Seymour H. Adams formerly of this county [Delaware Co. NY] in the 67th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 26, 1834

Marriage

At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, March 2d, Mr. William Campbell of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Ann McAuley daughter of the Rev. Mr. McAuley of the former place.

Death

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday evening, March the 16th, Philomelia [Penfield] youngest daughter of David Penfield, aged 16 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 6, 1848

Marriages

On the 25th inst. by Rev. Perry G. White of Earlville, Mr. Orlando Jones of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Lovirna Shattuck of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

In Summer Hill, Cayuga Co. [NY] on the 2d inst. by John Saxton, Esq. Mr. John Haskell Jr. of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY] and Miksis Ludia Marble of the former place.

On the 30th ult. at Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] by Rev. S.J. Decker, Mr. Leicster Phillips of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Sarah Jane Edmonds of the former place.

Deaths

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on Tuesday, 28th Dec. ult. Mrs. Lydia Peck consort of Stephen M. Peck in the 66th year of her age.

William Jones, well known in this vicinity as a Chief of the Seneca nation, died at the Cattaraugus Reservation [Erie Co. NY] on the 10th inst.  He was a son of Captain Jones, who resided on the Gennessee Flats, near the village of Geneseo [Livingston Co. NY] and was much respected, not only among the people of his own nation, but by a large circle of white acquaintances.  Buffalo Express

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, January 13, 1848

Marriage

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 9th January 1848 by Eld. A. B. Jones, Mr. George S. Pudney and Miss Phebe A. Lindsay both of Solon.

Death

Judge John Koon of Albany [Albany Co. NY] died at his residence in that city on Friday.  The Argus says:  With deep regret we announced the fatal termination of the sufferings of Judge Koon, which for the last fortnight have painfully excited the apprehension of his friends.  He expired at his residence in this city yesterday morning.  Mr. Koon was a prominent member of the bar, formerly of Rensselaer County [NY] but for several years a resident of this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY] and was highly respected for the professional abilities and for his worth as an estimable and amiable gentleman.  His death is regarded as the immediate or proximate effect of injuries received in a personal encounter with Mr. Hayner of the Rensselaer bar in the course of a hearing on a motion before the Rensselaer County Judge.  A postmortem examination of the body was had yesterday and coroner's jury has been summoned to investigate the cause of his death.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, March 19, 1891

Deaths

Mr. S.H. Fancher died suddenly at his home in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] early Thursday morning of heart disease.  He had risen in apparently usual health and about eight o'clock went into the garden for the purpose of digging some parsnips.  In a short time, it was noticed he was not about and knowing he had not gone to his shoe shop, the members of his family began searching for him. When found life was extinct.  Mr. Fancher was about 82 years of age and was an old resident of Unadilla.

Mary Ferris who died recently at Pittston, Pa., was brough here [Wells Bridge, Otsego Co. NY] on Train No. 4, March 10 to be buried in the cemetery at Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY].

News Item

A Prominent Oxford Resident Missing for More than a Week:  It is now rumored on our streets that William A. Button a prominent businessman of our village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and engaged in the manufacture of picture frames, has suddenly disappeared in a very mysterious manner.  On Wednesday last he bade his family an affectionate goodbye as was his usual custom, started to deliver a quantity of picture frames and during the day put his horse in a hotel barn at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], the same in which Palmer Rich left his horse before his sudden disappearance, saying he would return in a short time.  From that time down to now nothing has been heard from him.  Oxford parties who owned the horse becoming alarmed at his absence went to Norwich and brought the horse home.  It was supposed Mr. Button has considerable money in his possession and whether he has gone to parts unknown with such property or whether, like the late Palmer Rich, he was enticed into some out of the way place and foully dealt with is a matter of conjecture among our citizens. An estimable wife and two children mourn his absence, Binghamton Herald

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

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 6, 1821

Death

At Judge Beekman's in Sharon, Schoharie County [NY] on the 23d ult. Mrs. Sarah Lowe widow of Nicholas Lowe, deceased, in the 90th year of her age.  The vast tribute of respect was paid to her remains on the 24th instant and seldom have we witnessed a more solemn and impressive scene, although she had arrived at that advanced age.  Upwards of forty mourners testified the heartfelt grief they experienced in consequence of the bereavement for she was not only endeared to them by the ties of blood and consanguinity, but that exemplary life and desire of doing good to all was that which drew the cords of affection more powerfully and commanded the respect of all who knew her.  For more than fifty years of her life she was a professor of the Christian religion and a meek and lowly follower of Jesus of Nazareth. To know her was to love her; to be acquainted with her was to respect her.  Albany Gazette

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 13, 1821

Death

On Friday last, a man by the name of Absalum Gifford, about 24 years of age, was chopping in the woods in the town of Warren [Herkimer Co. NY].  The tree that he was cutting fell upon a dry tree, which, when it recoiled, broke and threw a part of the top so far that it struck him upon the head and killed him instantly.  Herkimer American.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 20, 1821

Marriages

At Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. William Smith to Miss Eliza Stimson.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Elijah Bennet of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Pierce of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Mr. David Becker to Miss Sally Baker.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, november 27, 1821

Death

At his farm in Upper Merron Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Adam Eve aged about 104.  He emigrated from Germany into this country at the commencement of the Indian and French war, near 70 years ago.  Upon his arrival in America, he was sold for a term of years to pay his passage, which term he served with fidelity. By his industry he acquired a handsome property and raised a large family of children.  He had no recollection of ever having the smallpox, nor even the usual sickness while crossing the sea.  He never lost an hour from labor or by indisposition, nor employed a physician, nor took any kind of medicine, in his life.  He was completely worn out by old age.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 29, 1879

Marriage

At Westford, Aug. 20, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Gilbert A. Darling of Decator [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Emma E. Bailey of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], August 20, 1879, Nathan H. Cooke aged 56 years.  Thus, passes away an humble, loyal, -?- citizen , a kind, indulgent, self-sacrificing father, a faithful and generous friend, a man with a thousand virtues and a single fault. 

"No further seek his merits to disclose, / Nor draw his frailties from their dread abode. / There both alike in trembling hope repose, / The bosom of his Father and his God.

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  Our people were startled this morning at the news of the sudden death of Nathan Cook.  Reports say he fell and died from the effects of that.  It is best to call it that perhaps and say nothing more. The funeral is to be Thursday at three o'clock at the house.

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In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d day of August 1879, Emeline E. Simpson aged 64 years.

At Omro, Wis. August 25, William McCall, M.D., aged 69 years, Deceased was a brother of Horace McCall of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]

At Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], Augst 20, David Hurlburt aged 61 years.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 22, John B. Northup aged 87 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 19th, of consumption, Estella [Van Valkenburg] daughter of HenryVan Valkenburg in the 19th year of her age.

In Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 18th, John R. Stevens aged 63 years.

In East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 17th, Amos W. Campbell aged 48 years.

The death of Barzilla Edson [1818-1879] removes a citizen much esteemed here [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY].

Tuesday afternoon about 5 o'clock, Henry Poole, a brakeman on conductor Adgate's train, was assisting in making up a train in the railroad yards.  He cut the caboose loose and ran ahead of it.  Miscalculating the speed of the car, he was hit, thrown upon the track and run over, the wheels passing over the left leg between the ankle and knee and over the right near the groin.  Both legs were as nearly severed as is possible from an accident of the kind. The poor fellow lived until 9 o'clock and died.  He suffered but little pain, was conscious and conversed freely with Dr. Eatler, his mother and Rev. A.H. Richardson.  On the 8th of July young Poole's father, George Poole, died. The mother is nearly distracted with grief. Coroner Houghton held an inquest yesterday, but no responsibility for negligence on the part of the train hands was established.  Mrs. Poole, being a poor and worthy woman, our citizens have generously donated her a purse of money, which will afford one kind of relief, but is no compensation for the death of a son upon who she very largely depended.

Vital Records, Madison (1873) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, March 20, 1873

Marriages

MINCH - REEVES:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 8, by Edwin J. Brown, Esq. J. Henry Minch and Minerva Reeves both of Higginsville [Oneida Co. NY]

BELL - PANGBURN:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], March 12 by Rev. B.W. Hamilton, Edgar F. Bell and Flora E. Pangburn.

WHITMORE - HILL:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] March 5 by Rev. C.S. Crain, Wesley Whitmore and Minda Hill.

PIESTER - MUNCY:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] March 6, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. J.T. Piester of Salina, Onondaga Co. [NY] and Mrs. J. Muncy of Lincklaen.

HANCRETT - TERRY:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 26, by Rev. Mr. Congdon, Mr. Loraine M. Hanchett of Marshall [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Ada L. Terry of Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY].

BARNARD - SLEAVIN:  In Solsville [Madison Co. NY], March 17, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. J.H. Barnard of Cleveland [Oswego Co. NY] and Miss Alice M. Bleavin of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

KLINGY:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] March 10, Mary [Klingy] wife of Frederick Klingy, aged 38 years and 3 months.  Her remains were brought to the residence of her brother, Jacob White, in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday and the funeral took place at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon.

WHITE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] March 13, of consumption, Miss Maria J White aged 35 years.

TUTTLE:  In Chittenango Falls [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 6, Eddie G. [Tuttle] only son of William and Eliza Tuttle, aged 3 months.

RANDALL: In Lenox [Madison Co. NY], March 2, Nabby Lamb [Randall] wife of Paul P. Randall, aged 76 years.

BURNS:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 14, Ellen Burns daughter of John and Bridget Burns, aged 11 mos. 11 days.

AUSTIN:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], March 17, of consumption, George Austin aged about 46 years.

NOLAND:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], March 6, Maggie [Noland] second daughter of John Noland, aged 7 years.

DAVIS:  In Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY], March 14, Nancy D. [Davis] only child of Harvey and Jane Davis and granddaughter of John and Della Stisser of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

MAINE:  At her residence near Perryville [Madison Co. NY], February 21, after a lingering illness, Lucy W. [Maine] widow of Asa R. Maine, deceased, aged 49 years.

SMITH:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] March 5, Mrs. Clarissa Smith at the advanced age of 88 years.

GARLOCK:  At Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 26, Isaac Garlock in the 67th year of his age.

GASTON:  In Munnsville [Madison Co. NY], March 14, Deacon John Gaston aged 87 years.

GRAY:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], March 14, David E. Gray aged 30 years.

THOMAS:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY] March 11, infant daughter of Jacob Thomas.

POWERS:  Near Canastota [Madison Co. NY] March 4, James W. Powers aged 92 years, 6 months and 11 days.

CARTER:  In Constantia [Oswego Co. NY], Feb. 28, Judge Julian Carter aged 70 years and 10 months.

JONES:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] March 7, Mrs. Mary A. Perry wife of Morven M. Jones, aged 53 years 1 month and 7 days.

McQUADE:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] March 9, Michael McQuade Jr. aged 36 years 3 months and 12 days.

BOSWORTH:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] March 14, Mrs. Mary Bosworth widow of Ethan Bosworth, deceased, in the 80th year of her age.

REYNOLDS:  In Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], March 8, Mrs. Phebe Reynolds formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 68 years.

HUSTLER:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], March 10, John Hustler aged 80 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 18, 1879

Marriage

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Bradbury assembled on Saturday evening to celebrate their silver wedding.  The large and pleasant home was thronged by a merry company, among whom was Mr. Bennett Morse of New Haven, a brother of Mrs. Bradbury, and several others from abroad. All who wished joined in the merry dance and as the Sabbath approached, an elegant collation was served and all retired to their homes in good order, leaving behind them some very handsome and substantial presents of silver and many tokens of esteem made up of less valuable material.  May the next quarter of a century be as replete with happiness and prosperity as the last has been is wish of Recorder.

Deaths

RICHMOND:  At Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on 7th June, Mr. Seth Richmond aged 88 years.

ELLIOTT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d, Capt. Joseph Elliott aged 84 years.

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

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

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

Vital Records, Chenango (1841), Broome (1836), Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 1, 1841

Death

In Homer, Cortland, Co. [NY] on Friday last, of scarlet fever, Irving M. [Bowen] son of Mr. Ira Bowen aged 5 years. [d. Nov. 18, 1841, Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, NY]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 22, 1841

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. John Pellet to Mrs. Persis Wagner.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Thanksgiving Day, at the 1st Congregational Church by the Rev. J.L. Janes, the Rev. Lemuel Pomeroy of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. E.A. Putnam widow of the Rev. S.G. Putnam, late of Guilford.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 29, 1841

Marriage

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. E.T. Adams, Mr. Leander P. Lyons to Miss Lucy Adaline [Hakes] youngest daughter of Solomon Hakes, Esq. all fo the above place.

Death

A few days since, an infant child of Mr. Isaac Gilbert of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] was burned to death under the following circumstances:  Its mother had left the house for a few minutes, leaving the child in a cradle near the fire.  while she was absent the child crept from the cradle to the floor into the fire.  Its clothes caught fire and by the time the mother arrived it was shockingly burnt, its feet almost to a cinder.  The little sufferer survived but a short time.  Oxford Times

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 7, 1846

Marriage

On Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, by the Rev. Edward Andrews, D.D., Mr. Charles Rogers of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Amelia [Squires] daughter of Henry Squires, Esq. of Conklin [Broome Co. NY].

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 14, 1846

Marriage

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] Wednesday Oct. 7, by Townsend Bagley, Esqr. Mr. Henry Kirk to Miss Fanny M. Osborn daughter of Mr. Franklin Osborn.

Death

At Truxton, Cortland Co.[NY] on the 4th inst. Susan Caldwell [Doubleday] only child of Rev. William T. and Francis M. Doubleday, aged 16 months.

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Dr. G.J. Westcott, M.D. an eminent dental surgeon of this city, died in Port Gibson [Mississippi] on Tuesday, the 22d inst., from hemorrhage of the lungs.  The Doctor attended church on the Sabbath previous and communed in the celebration of the Lord's supper.  On Tuesday, immediately after extracting a tooth for a lady, he was seized with a profuse hemorrhage and expired in a quarter of an hour. The deceased was an amiable and pious man; kind, unobtrusive and benevolent; and of great eminence and usefulness in his profession. Though he died from home, and far away from his wife, who is on a visit to her relations in New York, yet he died in the midst of a large circle of friends endeared to him by many ties and who paid every attention and respect to his remains that the solemn occasion demanded. Mississippi Southern

Dr. Westcott, whose sudden death is announced in the paragraph above was a son of Dr. Gardiner Westcott of Springfield, Otsego Co. [NY] and a son-in-law of Dr. Colby Knapp of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].  the deceased was well known in this place, where several of his wife's relatives reside, and was universally beloved and esteemed as a most excellent and worthy man.  The grief of his estimable wife at her sudden bereavement, the intelligence of which reached her at Springfield as she was about to start south to join her husband may, perhaps, be partially conceived by those who have drunk deep themselves of the sorrows of life.  May the Lord sustain and comfort her.

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It is our painful duty to record the sudden death of Dr. Westcott of Jackson, Mi., he died in this place [Port Gibson] on the 23d ult. of hemorrhage of the lungs, in about fifteen minutes after the bleeding began.  On the next day his corpse was carried into the Presbyterian church, followed by many of our citizens, where a funeral sermon was preached, the funeral procession hen moved to the grave, when the impressive funeral service of the Episcopal church was performed by the Rev. Mr. Merrill. [Port Gibson Herald, Oct. 2, 1846]

[Dr. George James Westcott, 7 Nov. 1812 - 22 Sept. 1846, AE 33y, Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Mississippi]

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 24, 1879

Birth

Thomas Renwick is happy in the possession of a girl baby [Ida J. Renwick]. this is the first, and Thomas little knows what squalls may arise to disturb his slumbers.

Death

About two o'clock on Monday morning last, the bodies of Mrs. Ann K. Zimmer, wife of Charles Zimmer, and her babe, were found in a well in the cellar of their residence in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  She had been sick with intermittent fever for some days previous and complained of severe headache.  Deceased had retired for the night with the family, but was missed by her daughter towards morning, who searched and found her mother in the well. The coroner's jury found that Mrs. Zimmer drowned herself and babe while laboring under aberration of mind. She leaves a family of five children.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1821 & 1866)

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 5, 1821

News Item

One Cent Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on the 9th inst. an indneted apprentice, named David Sabins aged fourteen years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway under the penalty of the law.  Roswell Beckwith Dated June 12, 1921.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 19, 1821

Marriage

At Sullivan [Madison Co. NY], on Sunday evening the 13th inst. by William K. Fuller, Esq. Mr. Samuel Aldrich to Miss Eliza Plumb all of the same place.

Thrice happy they in pure delight, / Whom love with mutual bonds unites, / Unbroken by complaints or strife, / And binding each to each for life.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 26, 1821

Death

At Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] on the 22d inst. Deacon Galed Allen aged 69.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, November 10, 1866

Marriages

WYMAN - GILBERT:  At Bacon's Hotel, Oneida [Madison Co. NY] by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. William Wyman to Miss Josephine Gilbert both of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

BOLTON - BRAMAN:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 28, by the same, Mr. C.J. W. Bolton to Miss Mary J. Braman both of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

WRIGHT - MANCHESTER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 30, by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Robert Wright of Vienna, Fairfax Co., Va., to Miss Mary Manchester of the former place.

LASELLE - KETCHAM:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 23, by Rev. L.V. Ismond, Mr. Aylmer Laselle of North Plains, Mich., to Mrs. Roxana Ketcham of Earlville.

HORTON - CHAPMAN:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 18, by Rev. R.D. Pierce, Harvey L. Horton of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Clara Chapman of Earlville.

BORDWELL - GEER:  In Smyrna [Cortland Co. NY] Oct. 22, by Rev. W.E. Cochrane(?) Mr. Charles Bordwell of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Geer of Smyrna.

STONE - GREGORY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22, by Rev. M.G. Wadsworth, Jared E. Stone of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Cynthia P. Gregory of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

HINCKLEY - KISSELL:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 31 by Rev. N.C. Moleay, Mr. Charles H. Hinckley of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elizaeth Bissell of North Brookfield.

WRIGHT - SHARP:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 4, by Rev. J. W. Mitchell, Mr. Abel T. Wright of Clayville, Oneida County [NY] to Miss Mary F. Sharp of West Eaton.

Deaths

PARKHILL:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 21, Anna [Parkhill] only daughter of Eli T. and Susan A. Parkhill, aged 1 month and 12 days.

CURTIS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 14, Mehitable Curtis aged 86 years. [wife of Edward Curtis]

GRAVES:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 4 of consumption, Nathan Graves in the 88th year of his age.

STRONG:  Hon. Alvin Strong of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] died very suddenly last Monday night in a fit.  Mr. Strong was well known throughout Madison County [NY].  He was a fine and upright ofttimes a man of integrity and worth. Two years ago, he represented this district in the State Legislature.  He has left a wide circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.

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Particulars of Dr. Tyler's Death

A Fort Plain correspondent gives the following particulars relative to the death of Dr. Tyler of Rome [Oneida Co. NY].

Dr. Tyler was here to visit a sick lady, residing about 5 miles out of town.  He was brought to the village in a carriage to take the train due here at 11:30 p.m. for Albany.  He was left in the village preferring to walk to the depot - a few minutes past 11 o'clock, and with his medicine he started to walk there.  The night was dark.  A stranger here came from said train, and on his way to the village heard cries from a voice, "help, help."  Having some misgivings about the cry and some fear, the stranger came to the village and secured a man with a light and returned to the place where they found the Doctor lying on the walk, asking help, yet not conscious enough to describe his situation or difficulty.  They raised him against the wall in a sitting posture and returned for a third man to help carry him to the public house.  That done he was placed in a stable upon some straw and covered with a buffalo robe.  Between 7 and 8 o'clock next morning, he was examined and found dead, though yet slightly warm.  On careful examination of the body by medical men, with reference to testimony at the coroner's inquest, three slight bruises of the skin were found, one on the left ear, another opposite on the left cheek bone and another above the right eye.  No other part of the body exhibited any sign of bruise, hurt or injury.  His clothing seemed perfect. A wallet in his pocket contained about $20.  His medicine box was missing and gave rise to a suspicion of robbery.  It was found, however, early in the morning by workmen passing there, on the wall near where the Doctor was discovered.

The wounds were carefully examined and found to be only abrasions of the skin, such as would readily occur in a fall, or in lying and rolling against a stone or gravel, or any other hard substance.

Dr. Tyler, it is clear, therefore, was not murdered, nor was he robbed. The question arises, what was the cause of his death?  From the time he left the carriage to the time he was found, about 15 or 20 minutes, the time he was lying upon the ground, was nearly an hour.

His friends stated that he was in feeble health, had only partially recovered from an injury received several months ago.

The examination of the body was sufficient to prove that death was not produced by external injury.  A careful dissection of the brain, heart and spinal column was not made, on account of the earnest appeal against it by his friends.  Death evidently resulted from one of two causes - either from paralysis of the limbs, extending rapidly and involving the whole nervous system and brain or from fatty degeneration of the heart.  In either case it was most unfortunate that he should have lain upon the cold ground, nearly an hour, and then be placed in a cold stable. Warmth, cordials, and stimulants were desirable and might have done much to restore him. Attending the case of this stranger, Dr. Tyler, there was a thoughtless and inexcusable mistake, although not intentional and none deplore it more than the great mass of our own citizens.

Vital Records, Madison (1821), Otsego (1879), Chenango (1879) & New York (1801) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 3, 1821

Marriage

At Canaseraga village [Allegany Co. NY] on Sunday evening, the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Olds, Doct. Hezekiah Beecher to Miss Jemima Beehe all of the same place.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 17, 1821

Six Cents Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber, an indented apprentice girl, Maria Elizabeth Welch aged thirteen years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway under the penalty of the law.  Whoever will return said runaway shall receive the above reward.  Dated May 2, 1821,  John C. Young.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 18, 1879

Marriage

At the Baptist Parsonage, Gilbertsville N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Sept. 15th, '79 by Rev. J.H. Sage, Adelbert N. Batterson of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Fredericka A. Schleecka of Jeffersonville, N.Y. [Sullivan Co.].

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Mrs. Eunace Carpenter aged 72 years.  Her monument is built in the hearts of the poor.

At Willow Spring Ranche, El Paso County, Colorado on Saturday Sept 6th, 1879, Maude Nelson the only daughter of Dr. A. Nelson and Maude L. Beach, aged 3 months and 18 days.

Mrs. Elizabeht Crippen aged 86 years and 6 months, the oldest person in the town of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] died on the 4th inst. beloved by all who knew her.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 26, 1879

Marriage

O'BENAUR - McINTYRE:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d inst. at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Christopher O'Benaur and Miss Marion McIntyre, daughter of James H. McIntyre, all of this town.  Printers remembered.

Wednesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. James H. McIntyre received friends at the marriage of their daughter Marion and Mr. Christopher O'Benaur.  The bride was elegantly attired in navy blue silk and of course the center of attraction.  The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. James Chambers. After receiving numerous congratulations, the happy pair were conducted to the dining room where a sumptuous collation was served. there were about forty guests in attendance. The presents received by the bride were numerous and some of them very elegant, consisting of silver and glass tea sets, table linen, etc.  In short, it was a very pleasant affair.  Mr. and Mrs. O'Benaur took the 7:10 train on a short wedding tour.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 9,1801

Marriages

At the New Mills, Mr. Anthony Earl to Miss Eliza Budd, both of New Jersey.

At Philadelphia, Mr. William Davenport to Miss Eliza S. Holingshead, both of that city.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 10, 1801

Marriage

On Thursday evening last by the Rev. Dr. Linn, Stephen Smith Esq. to Miss Mary Jackson both of this city [NYC].

Death

At Wheeling, Virginia on the 26th of November last, Mr. Laban Bronson of New York.

News Item

A Negro Boy, For Sale:  aged 17.  He is active, healthy, sober and honest and accustomed to waiting on a genteel family.  He understands driving and taking care of horses.  Enquire at the office of the Evening Post.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 11, 1801

Marriages

Last evening by the Rev. Bishop Moore, Mr. Gilbert Robertson of this city [CYC] Merchant, to Mrs. Adelaide Gouverneur widow of the late Isaac Gouverneur.

At New Canaan, Connecticut, on the 1st, ult. Charles Thompson, Esq. Attorney at Law, of Spencertown to Miss Betsey Mitchel daughter of the Rev. Justus Mitchel, of New Canaan.

Deaths

Near Bath, Virginia, Col. Philip Pendleton in the 52d year of his age.

At Silver Bluff, Edgefield district on the 18th inst. aged 35 years, the Hon. Ephraim Ramsey one of the Associate judges of South Carolina.

At Danbujry, Mrs. Patience Chapple in the 61st year of her age.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 12, 1801

News Item

CAUTION

Whereas my wife Ann [Kingsland] has eloped from my bed and board without cause or provocation, and behaved herself in an unbecoming manner by taking a passage without my consent for London in the ship Julianna, with a young man by the name of Walter Scott, a native of Scotland, under the name of Mrs. Scott; This is, therefore, to forbid all persons crediting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting.  John Kingsland Dec. 9

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 21, 1879

Marriage

YALE - MORGAN:  In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14 inst., by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Stephen Yale and Miss Cora Morgan, daughter of Taylor M. Morgan, all of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

A pleasant wedding took place on Thursday evening of last week. The participants were Stephen Yale and Clara Morgan, daughter of Tylor N. Morgan, all of Guilford.  The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Grummon, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Bainbridge.  May success and happiness attend them.

Deaths

ROYCE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 2d, 1879, Ernest [Royce] son of Edwin and Martha Royce, aged 4 years and 4 months.

DALTON:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Patrick Dalton, aged 67 years and 5 months.

WHITNEY:  In Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] on the 13th inst., Joshua Whitney, aged 91 years.

WELSH:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 13th, Miss Emma Welsh aged 26 years.

POWERS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 14th, Miss Jennie E. Powers aged 13 years.

HAYNES:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 6th, Charles B. Haynes aged 85 years, father of C.C. Haynes of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

SWEET:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 10th, Miss Miranda Sweet aged 55 years.

BAXTER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 3d, Mrs. Amy H. Baxter aged 84 years and 3 months.

WATSON:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] August 8, 1879, Arnold B. Watson aged 81 years.

Arnold B. Watson of Unadilla died of paralysis last Friday.  He was about seventy years of age and was formerly president of the Unadilla bank, which failed badly about 1864, causing great financial distress in that village and vicinity.

YOUNG:  At East Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] August 12, 1879 Arthur D. Young aged 13 years.

WHITE:  Suddenly in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] August 7th at the residence of his son-in-law, Stanton Pendleton, Mr. Mason White, aged 71 years.

MARSH:  Near Waco, Texas June 19th, Miss Clarissa Marsh aged 78 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

WESTOVER:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] August 6th, Urane [Westover] wife of Calvin Westover, aged 68 years.

BENEDICT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 29th, Mary [Benedict] wife of Ezra Benedict, aged 65 years.

TAYLOR:  At Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], August 9th, Rev. Fred P. Taylor aged 24 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

ROGERS:  Joseph K. Rogers died of consumption at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Tuesday.  The deceased formerly resided at Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] where the body will be interred today - Thursday.

NEWTON:  Capt. William Newton one of the early pioneers and oldest inhabitants of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] died in that village the 13th inst.  Mr. Newton's family are among the prominent men of the country.  One son, Hubert, is widely known as the distinguished professor of astronomy at Yale; Warren, the banker at Norwich; Isaac, the well-known attorney; Homer, a prominent oculist, and Lucius a wealthy farmer at Sherburne. The history of the family covers a large portion of the history of Sherburne, and a biographical sketch of the deceased would be interesting to residents of the county.  Mr. Newton was in his 93d year.  He left a large property. the funeral was held at Sherburne Sunday last and was attended by friends from all parts of the county.

GIBSON:  On Friday last, William Gibson aged about thirty-two years, residing about two miles east of Hobart [Cortland Co. NY] was engaged in drawing hay, when the load upset, throwing Mr. Gibson off, the wagon coming over and one of the wheels striking him in the back, breaking the spine.  He lived about twenty-four hours, and was conscious, although there was no feeling in his body below the fracture. The portion of the body above the fracture gradually grew numb until he died on Saturday evening.

News Items

We enjoyed a conversation the other evening with an old resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] - one of the pioneers of the printing business in this place.  His name is E.S. Jennings and he is at present at work with William Myers, marble cutting.  He came to Bainbridge in 1843 and went to work for J. Hunt, Jr., who was just getting the material in order for the establishment of the Bainbridge Eagle, probably the pioneer paper of the town.  Mr. Jennings remained with Mr. Hunt for about nine months, at which time he purchased Mr. Hunt's interest in the Eagle, Henry A. Clark, Esq. of this village, also owning an interest in the office at the time.  Mr. Jennings published the Eagle until the Spring of 1844 when he took the bird down, and christened tot paper the American Freeman which was subsequently changed to the Bainbridge Freeman.  For two years Mr. Jennings published the Freeman, when he sold out his interest in the office to George N. Carhart on account of ill health.  Mr. Carhart at the time of his purchase of the offices was a steady, industrious journeyman printer at work for Mr. Jennings.  But his elevation to the post of editor, as it has often effected other susceptible mortals, the young man began to go to ruin through his intemperate habits and the destruction of the building in which the office was located and the largest share of the material by fire in 1848 closed up the newspaper business for some years in Bainbridge for it couldn't Phoenix.  Mr. Jennings was the principal sufferer of the fire, as he still holds Carhart's notes for the proceeds from the sale of the office.  Mr. Jennings relates many pleasing anecdotes of his experience as an editor and enjoys the telling as well as the listener.

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The Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] papers report a centenarian as now visiting in that city.  The subject of the sketch is a colored man named Charles Burt who has reached the remarkable age of one hundred and four years.  His home is in Lisle, Broome Co. [NY] where he resides with a wife and daughter.  He was born on board a ship which was enroute to this country with a cargo of slaves from the Bermuda Islands; was brought up in slavery but was set free by this mistress when he was twenty-eight years of age.  Among other places mentioned, he lived seven or eight years in the family of Gen. Rathbone, in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]; one year in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and four years in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].  He remembers seeing the carriage in which was Washington when he was president. With the exception of being an inveterate chewer and smoker, he is temperate, is a Christian, reads his Bible, enjoys remarkably good health and is able to walk about the streets without assistance.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 9, 1879

Marriages

SCOTT - HENDRICKSON:  In Doraville, Broome Co., New York July 3d, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Lewis D. Scott of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Marietta Hendrickson of Doraville.

STRATTON - COPELAND:  Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Thursday evening last, a young couple wended their way to the Congregational parsonage and plighted their vows at hymen's altar.  The parties were Mr. C.B. Stratton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Jennie A. [Copeland] daughter of Henry Copeland, of this place.  Rev. F.H. Griffith performed the ceremonies.

Deaths

NEWMAN - RICHMOND - LAMPHERE:  Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  The death of Alpheus Newman of Addison [Steuben Co. NY] at the residence of Chauncey Graves, on Monday last, was third death among the aged in our vicinity within three weeks.  Seth Richmond, aged 89; Mr. Newman, aged 87; and Mrs. Lyman Lamphere aged 79.  Mrs. Newman has the sincere sympathy of her many friends in the new affliction.  Coming among us to attend the last hours of a beloved sister, Miss Harriet Place, she is called first to part with the companion of her life.

MATHEWSON:  William Mathewson of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] who was sentenced to Auburn prison for a term of four years for complicity with Esther Mudge, now in the county jail for infanticide, in a similar affair at Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY] some two years ago, recently died in that institution after a brief illness.

PADDOCK:  the venerable Zacariah Paddock, D.D. whose life has been trebling in the balance for weeks, died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the morning of the fourth inst. at the ripe age of eighty-one.  For several years he had been on the list of superannuated Methodist clergymen, but in spite of this fact he may be said to have died in the harness, having preached as long as his strength held out.  For twenty-two years he was presiding elder in five different districts.  Dr. Paddock was well known in this village and was highly esteemed for his uprightness and integrity as well as his many Christian virtues.  He was last in this village at the Conference held a few weeks since, and Father Paddock was everywhere greeted, whether from saint or sinner, with genuine affection. Those who had so long labored with him in Conference connection felt, as they helped him down, the church steps for the last time, that that was his last conference, and as they took him by the hand, many of them and bade him a long farewell the scene was affecting indeed.  Dr. Paddock has been in the ministry since 1817 and was active in the discharge of the duties of his office until 1870 when he was superannuated at his own request, though until the day of his death, he was active in the performance of such duties as came within his province.  He has gone to his reward.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1879

Deaths

MILES:  Beaver Meadow, Chenango Co. NY:  Death has again entered out quiet town, removing form the family of Milo and Carrie Miles, their little Emma [Miles] aged about six years.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.

RICHMOND:  Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Willis [Richmond] oldest son of Joseph Richmond, was held on the 8th inst.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 10, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of Erastus Soule in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 2d, by Rev. Henry C. Cronin, of Coventry, Mr. DeFrance Clarke, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Hattie E. Soule.

At the residence of the bride's mother in Freetown [Cortland Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. William Lincoln Seeber of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eunice M. Gardiner of Freetown, N.Y.

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] July 5th, Mr. John Kales aged 71 years and 6 months.

In Chicago, Ill., June 25th, Mr. J.H. Abbott int he 50th year of his age.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] June 25th, Mr. Nicholas Haynes aged 87 years.\

Drowned in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, Eddie [Morgan] son of S.L. Morgan aged 13 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 25th, Mr. Philip miner aged 84 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 28th, Col. Ezra Hewitt in the 84th year of his age.