Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879 & 1891)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 12, 1879

Marriages

FOLTS - HILL: At the residence of the bride's parents in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 5th, by Rev. J.C. Shelland, William N. Foltz of Morris [Chenango Co. NY] and Mary E. Hill of Pittsfield.

We record the marriage of Will Folts today, and this week, two more young hearts will enter the state of matrimony.  Just the time of year to get married.

ASPENWALL - NEWKIRK:  At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 29 by Rev. D.C. Olmstead, Clark Aspenwall of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Susan Newkirk of Hartwick.

HUMPHREY - DAVIS:  At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 1 by Rev. J.H. Sage, Orson W. Humphrey of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Annah J. Davis of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

GAGE - POTTER: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 2d by E.W. Townsend, Esq., Albert W. Gage of Morris, to Miss Carrie Potter of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

SHEARER - STEERE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Oct. 29th, by the Rev. Hiram Lee, George B. Shearer of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Carrie Gartsee Steere of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

COLGROVE:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28, George L. Colgrove, aged 24 years 4 months.

SKAYES:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 2d, son of Henry Skayes aged 3 years.

BURROWS:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24, Sarah A. [Burrows] wife of Silas W. Burrows, aged 67 years.

GRANT:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 30, Rev. D. Grant aged 97 years.

BALLOU:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. nY] Oct. 30, Zimri Ballou aged 75 years.

HARRIS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th Mrs. Harris wife of the late John Harris, aged 85 years, it being her birthday.  Up to within a few hours of her death she had been about the house apparently in her usual health.  [Polly Harris]

YOUNG:  Major John W. Young enlisted in Springfield, this county [Otsego Co. NY], soon after the war broke out, in the 76th regiment; was chosen Capt. and in 1863 was promoted to the office of Major.  He participated in eleven severe battles and was wounded and taken prisoner at Gettysburg.  He was in the service three and a half years and was discharged in the spring of 1865.  For a time, he practiced law in Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] and about four years ago removed to Michigan, where some two weeks ago he died.

DUSENBERRY:  Henry Dusenberry of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] was found dead in his bed on the morning of the 28th ult.  He was one of the oldest residents of that town, being 88 years of age.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, May 7, 1891

Birth

CONNELLY:  Born to Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Connelly, Sunday, May 3, 1891, a daughter.

Deaths

STAPLETON:  Miss Julia Stapleton of Susquehanna Street passed to a better life yesterday afternoon, after a short illness.  she was born at Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] in 1880 and loved by all who knew her best.  Oneonta Star, May 6.

BARTHOLOMEW:  Ann [Bartholomew] who died at the home of her son, Edward S. Bartholomew in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] April 25th, aged 91 years, had been a member of the M.E. Church 78 years and was beloved by all who knew her. She was noted for her even temper and quiet disposition and her patience during the five and a half years that she was confined to her bed a helpless sufferer.

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From the Chenango Union of 30th ult, the following brief notice is clipped:  

SPENCER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] April 20, 1891, Mr. J.E. Spencer aged 76 years.

Jonathan Eleazer Spencer, more commonly known by his middle [name] was born and raised in "Spencer Street" in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], the second son of William Duncan Spencer and grandson of Jonathan Spencer, who made the first clearing on "Upton's Patent" in that town soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, in which he was an active participant.

With him to Unadilla came his oldest son (a man grown and surveyor) Orange Spencer, known when I was a boy as Elder Spencer.  They came from Florida, Montgomery Co. [NY], through the woods to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] driving cattle and bringing family goods on sleds. At Cooperstown they constructed a batteaux and embarked family, cows, oxen and household effects and floated down to the mouth of the Unadilla.  Here the livestock was disembarked, and the boat was polled up to a cove on the present farm of Hobart Ives, where it was allowed to sink and portions of it were found but a few years ago.

Elder Spencer was father of Mrs. John Avery Fry, mother of W.A. and John B. Fry and of Dr. Gaius Spencer, who read medicine with Dr. Colby Knapp and was father of Dr. Spencer of Guilford and Dr. C.D. Spencer of Binghamton.

Jonathan Spencer had other sons viz, Nathaniel, Elisha, Asher, William D., Balzilla, and Solomon, all long since dead.  He and many of his sons are buried in the God's acre near Fred Sliter's place of Spencer Street.

His wife nee Keech, was much younger than he and survived him many years and was known as "Aunt Patty," (Martha).  Many a night have I sat at her knee and listened to her graphic accounts of the dangers and sufferings of the inhabitants of the Mohawk Valley, from Indians, British and Tories.  Her brothers had participated in the old French war and she could tell all about the fighting around Ft. William Henry and "Old Ti."  She had herself stood guard in [the] blockhouse at Fort Plain, when the women and children gathered there and the men went "sogering."  When they first settled in Spencer Street, their nearest neighbors were the Johnstons at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] and Gen. Bates on the farm where James Bundy now lives [in 1891].  Mrs. Spencer died (I think) in Jan'y 1844.  It was a great mistake that somebody did not take down the many historical incidents she could tell.

Her grandson, J.E., who has just died, was an honest, industrious, good citizen, who left a good record and no enemies.  I knew him for more than fifty years, in fact since 1835.  Some fifty years ago he married Miss Caroline Chapin, who survives him.  He leaves several sons, of whom I know less than of the former generation. William P. Spencer (Parker) is his half-brother and is I think the only one of the name who retains ownership of any of the original Spencer purchase in Unadilla.

At some future time, if the fit come on, I may furnish you with another relay of early history of your vicinity, always supposing you will spread them before the public.

P.P.R. Binghamton, May 2nd, 1891

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873\

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, April 10, 1873

Marriages

GARDNER - DORE:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], April 7, by Rev. J.S. Blanden, at the residence of A.H. Lamb, Mr. Hiram E. Gardner of Oneida Castle and Miss Alice E. Dore of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

MAIN - HOGLES:  March 31, Zadock Main and Martha Hogles both of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

DAWSON - HILL:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] March 27, by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Julius Dawson of Cazenovia and Harriet Hill of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

HALE - WORMUTH:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] March 29, by Rev. L.A. Eddy, Mr. Mark Hale of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY] and Mrs. Eliza Wormuth of Fenner [Madison Co. NY].

JACKSON - DRAPER:  At Chittenango Station [Madison Co. NY], March 22 by Rev. J.D. Prosser, James Jackson of New York Mills [Oneida Co. NY] and Mary E. Draper of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY].

FOX - BASSETT:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] April 2, by J.J.L. Baker, Mr. Albert E. Fox and Miss Amelia M. Bassett both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

KEITH - ENGLISH:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] March 12, by Rev. W.E. York, Mr. Eugene Keith and Miss Flora L. English all of Nelson.

PERRY - WAY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] at the residence of H. Soule, March 12, by Rev. S. Moore, J.Q. Perry and Mrs.. Marcelia Way all of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

PALMER - PAYNE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 18, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. James Palmer of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Alice Payne of Smyrna.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Over two hundred persons assembled at the M.E. Church on Tuesday evening of last week to witness the wedding of Elezer Goodrich, Esq. and Mrs. Jane Harrington, Refreshments were served at his house, during which time the party was serenaded by a company of young scamps, who made [the] night hideous with their chorus of horns and pans.  May years of happiness attend the newly wedded pair.

Deaths

VANDUSEN:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY], April 6, Nancy VanDusen relict of Peter Kilts in the 76thg year of her age.

WARNER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] March 31, Samuel E. Warner aged 73 years.

OOTHOUT:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] March 21, Martin Oothout aged 67 years.

HALEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] March 22, Timothy Haley, aged 38 years.

FRYOVER:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] March 25, Catherine [Fryover] wife of Henry Fryover, aged 50 years.

CARPENTER:  Near Chittenango Station [Madison Co. NY] March 17, Charlie [Carpenter] son of George W. and Mary Carpenter, aged 1 year and 5 months.

RUSSELL:  In Cleveland [Oswego Co. NY], March 29, Mrs. Mariah Russell aged 63 years, 7 months and 26 days.

NORTON:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] March 20, Harlem Norton aged 65 years, 2 months and 17 days.

DAVIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 31, suddenly of pneumonia, William Davis aged about 65 years.

BISSELL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 17, of typhoid pneumonia, Nathan Bissell of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 35 years.

FAUCETT:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] March 27, Nathan Faucett aged 67 years.

GUTHRIE:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], March 28, Mrs. Philena Guthrie widow of the late Harvey Guthrie, aged 68 years.

SMITH:  In North Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] April 3, David Smith.

FRINK:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] April 1, Betsey Frink aged 75 years.

TOOKE:  In Pratt's Hollow [Madison Co. NY], March 25 of croup, B. Stanley Tooke only son of I.P. and C.B. Tooke, aged 4 months and 8 days.

PHILLIPS:  Mrs. Sophia Phillips, well-known in this vicinity, who removed from this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] to Minnesota about a year and a half ago, died very suddenly of heart disease near Winnebago City, March 6, aged about fifty years.

YORK:  Abram York's wife, Emogene Bennett [York] was buried at Clarkville [Allegany Co. NY] Monday, March 31st, aged 25. She died in Genesee Co. [NY] where they resided.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 9, 1879

Marriage

CLARKE - SOULE:  At the residence of Erastus Soule in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 2d, by Rev. Henry C. Cronin, formerly of New York City, Mr. DeFranco Clarke of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Hattie E. Soule of Greene.

Deaths

GRISWOLD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 30th, Sarah Coan [Griswold} wife of Roger Griswold [aged 64 years].

HEWITT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 28th Col. Ezra Hewitt aged 84 years.

MINER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on june 25th, Mr. Philip Miner aged 84 years.

LAMPHERE:  At Rockwell's Mills in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 23d, Mrs. Lyman Lamphere aged 79 yrs.

MARIAM:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] June 28th, Mr. Sam,uel Mariam aged 25 years.

DAVIDSON:  In Brooklyn, June 25th, Lottie D. [Davidson] wife of Dr Robert T. Davidson, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 24 years.

HILLS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] June 20th, Roxie B. [Hills] wife of Albert W. Hills, aged 63 years.

PADDOCK:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] July 4th, Rev. Zechariah Paddock, D.D. aged 81 years.

NEWMAN:  Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Alpheus C. Newman of Addison, came on a visit to relatives in this place and stopped with Chauncy Graves. Was taken severely ill there, which terminated fatally on the 30th. Funeral services were held on July 1st at the residence of Mr. Graves.  Mr. N. was a brother-in-law of F.C. and J.F. Place of this vicinity.

MORGAN:  Saturday afternoon, 28th ult. Eddie Morgan youngest son of S.L. Morgan of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] was drowned in the river while gathering water lilies.  His age was about thriteen years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne NY, August 23, 1879

Marriages

BROOKS - SAGE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst. at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Frank W. Townsend, M. Louise [Sage] daughter of George Sage to Dr. F.D. Brooke formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

RASBROOK - STEVENS:  At the Baptist Parsonage, August 20th, 1879, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Harvey A. Rasbrook of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Hellen A. Stevens of Lebanon, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY].

CASH - ABBOTT:  At the residence of the bride's parents, August 21st, 1879, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. O.L. Cash and Miss Annie Abbott all of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

Captain William Newton whose death we briefly announced last week, was born in the town of Colchester, Conn., on the 15th day of October 1786.  He died in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] August 13, 1879, aged 92 years, 9 months 28 days.  His father, Asahel Newton, had served several years in the army of the Revolution.  He was in straightened circumstances and had a large family of children of whom William was the oldest, and on him fell a large share of the burden of supporting his brothers and sisters. At the age of fourteen he was the efficient head of the family and had assumed the burdens of manhood.  He learned the trade of a clothier, came to Sherburne in 1806 and worked with Landon & Mills at Bullock's Mills.  He took a factory in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] in 1807, went to Camden N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] and worked in 1809.  August 22, 1810, he was married at Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Lois Butler who still survives with mental faculties unimpaired.  Mrs. Newton was born in Wethersfield, Conn.  

Mr. Newton moved his family to Sherburne May 11, 1812, and resided here from that time until his death.  He purchased twenty acres of land and built the house now occupied by Jacob Kuhn in 1812, and also a woolen factory on the bank of Hansome Brook near the Kuhn house and was ready for cloth dressing in the Fall of that year.  He made satinets chiefly, but some broadcloths.  the business of spinning and weaving were then done by hand by people at their homes.  They got rolls at the factory and returned flannel to be full dyed and finished at the mill.  Carding by machinery had but just taken the place of the old process of carding by hand. The business was profitable during the war of 1812 but was greatly depressed after the war. The factory was burned in 1822 and rebuilt in 1823 so that the cloth dressing business was resumed in the Fall of that year. The new factory was burned in the winter in 1826-7 and was not rebuilt. The house where Captain Newton resided at the time of his death was built by him in 1822 on land bought by him of Joel Hatch.

In April 1819, Captain Newton took a job on the Erie Canal at Verona [Oneida Co. NY] and finished it in October of that year.  He then took a job at Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and built part of the canal which is now in the city limits.  In the winter of 1820-1, he cleared 40 acres of cedar swamp in Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].  While he was absent taking charge of these enterprises, his brother Erastus carried on the factory.  In the spring of 1827, Capt. Newton took a job on the Delaware and Hudson Canal at Honesdale, Pa., and subsequently a job on the Conl. railroad connected with it, said to be the first railroad constructed in this country.  The Chenango Canal was begun in 1833 and finished in 1836.  Capt. Newton built the section emending from Sherburne village north to the Ladd place now owned by Edgar Baldwin and a piece near Hamilton village.  He also built the bridges for Sherburne to Greene.  He commenced work on the Black River Canal in 1838 and continued until the work was stopped by the celebrated suspension act of 1842.  He completed his Black River job in 1849.

With his other employments he had carried on the business of farming and in this he was a leader.  He was the first of Sherburne farmers, except perhaps the late Mr. McMaster of the north part of the town, to engage in dairying on a large scale.  For many years he produced a large quantity of cheese of excellent quality which commanded the highest price of the market.  About 1849 he began to withdraw from the farming business, disposing of part of his lands to his son, Lucius, but working some land for himself down to about the year 1862 when he gave up the business entirely.

In everything that he undertook he showed the same energy.  If he took an interest in anything, it was a great interest.  He was interested in politics.  Perhaps his employment upon public works led him to take greater interest in public matters. He was an ardent supporter of Gov. Dewitt Clinton who founded our canals and our common school system.  Later in life he became a Whig and later yet a Republican.  He was two years and a half old when Washington was first inaugurated president and saw all the political changes of our country.  He was chosen by his townsmen to fill various offices of trust.  He was fence reviewer in 1827, commissioner of highways in 1831 and 1832, assessor in 1838 and supervisor in 1841.  He was a captain of militia two years, in 1817 and 1820.

He joined the Congregational Church in Sherburne in 1816 together with his wife.  They had their three children baptized the same day.  All of their eleven children became members of the same church.  Capt. Newton was clerk of the Congregational Church in Sherburne for many years.  He gave money freely for the objects in which he took an interest.  His regular annual donation to the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions was one hundred dollars, making at least $2500 given by him to that society alone.  He took an interest in education, three of his sons graduated at Yale College, Isaac in 1848, Hubert in 1850 and Homer in 1859.  He was fortunate in his children.  All but two survive him.  His daughter Maria died July 17, 1836, aged sixteen.  His daughter Amelia, wife of Rev. Charles Little, went as a missionary to Madura, Southern India, where she died July 18, 1848, at the age of twenty-five.  His surviving children are as follows:

William Butler Newton, Farmer, Parma, Monroe Co., N.Y.

Louisa N. Lathrop, widow, Sherburne, N.Y.

Lucinda N. Buell, widow, Sherburne, N.Y.

Warren Newton, Banker, Norwich, N.Y.

Isaac S. Newton, Lawyer, Norwich, N.Y.

Lucius Newton, farmer, on the homestead, Sherburne, N.Y.

Hubert A. Newton, Professor in Yale College\

Albro J. Newton, manufacturer of sach &c., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Homer G. Newton, Physician, Sherburne, N.Y.

Civil War Letters - George F. Meigs - July/August 1861

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 14, 1861

Civil War Letter from George F. Meigs

Camp Walker, Washington, D.C.  

I am in the 24th Regt. N.Y.S.V. now encamped two miles northwest of the Capitol of Washington. Am well and enjoying myself as well as circumstances will admit.  We came into Washington July 3d, having been in barracks at Elmia since May 5th, and have changed camp since here.  Our next change will be to move into Virginia, as Regiments are leaving for the lines and beyond every day.

July 21st: We have received orders to march at 3 o'clock P.M. and have packed knapsacks, &c., and am now in readiness to march.  Our Regt. is under sealed orders, and we shall not know our destination until we are out of the District of Columbia.  Our impression is that we go by rail to Baltimore and thence to Harper's Ferry but cannot tell. Since in Washington, I have visited the Capitol, Smithsonian Institute and White House; have seen "Old Abe." Am sadly disappointed in Washington with the exception of the Public Buildings and a few private residences. There remains but little else than negroes, dogs and poor whites, the buildings bring of a doubtful style of architecture and generally whitewashed.

Arlington Mills, July 24th:  We left Camp Walker in Washington July 22d, and marched to Bailey's Corners which is seven miles from Washington, five from Alexandria and about nine from Fairfax, where we lay on our arms, quartered in outbuildings, until the morning of the 24th, when we were ordered back to our present location, which is six miles from Washington.

On Sunday night our Regt. marched to the Arsenal and exchanged muskets for Enfield Rifles, with which they are greatly pleased, and which they highly prize.

On our march to Bailey's, we met full 5000 troops on the retreat from Bull's Run and you cannot imagine a tough looking set as they were; scarred and weather beaten, hatless, shoeless, coatless, without muskets and with them some encouraging us, but more discouraging, yet it mattered little to us as we were bound to go the full extent of our marching orders.

The "Enfield Rifle," is a pretty thing, being sighted from point blank to 900 yds, and sure pop. The ball in motion makes much the same noise as a hummingbird. So much so, that we have commenced calling them by that name.

Arlington Mills, 7 miles beyond Washington, D.C.:  We yet remain in Fort (of our own building) Oswego, being situate on the northwest side of the Louden and Hampshire Railroad and still continue the advance guard of our troops on Manassas and Bull Run.  Our pickets extend from two to three miles towards and almost each day have collision with pickets of Rebel camps.

As we are now on active service, I think we shall be relieved on 5th inst. and allowed to fall back to Camp Walker, Washington, to recruit our wasted strength, as for about fifteen days we have not had our clothes and hardly our accoutrements off from us, and have been ready to fall back or advance at a moment's warning, night or day. The picket duty has been quite severe, taking as it does fifteen from each company every day. Said pickets' duty being the stations of men in squads of about two every half mile, on all the main highways and byways on the ground between us and the enemy's line, each squad to hold its position for 24  hours, unless driven or called in, having their provision and everything with them and are subject to be court martialed and shot by our own Regt., if found deserting or asleep on post, and are liable to be shot by the enemy.  So, between the two fires you will see that in watchfulness only is safety. 

I am well and enjoying a soldier's life as well as could be expected.  Yet those who come thinking it but a holiday will ere the end be sadly disappointed.

Our rations are either salt pork, junk, or smoked bacon, crackers or bread, coffee, rice and desiccated vegetables, which we cook ourselves. We have only brush shanties and the open air to sleep under, since here (our tents being at Camp Walker) and have been thoroughly soaked through several times, yet are much more free from colds than you would imagine.

In camp we think but little now of being turned out by alarm in the middle of the night, to fall in behind our breast works in readiness for an attack, which we have not as yet had the pleasure of receiving, although our pickets have been fired into as also our skirmishing parties have had several little skirmishes which resulted in the loss of two men in our Regt. and as near as we could learn of several of the Rebels.  Yet I think it improbable that we shall at present be attacked, as we are supported by a battery of artillery and in rear by one or two Regts. of infantry between us and Fort Albany, which is distant three miles.

Sunday, Aug. 4th:  It seems very little like the Sabbath day. The boys are lying around under their brush shanties; some cooking, some reading, and others writing while not a few are playing cards, all endeavoring to enjoy themselves as best they may, while over us the sun from a clear blue Southern sky is pouring down its heat to the tune of about 120 degrees, with scarcely a breeze to make it endurable.  I am lying flat on my rubber blanket, endeavoring to write you a few lines on a desk made upon the end of one of our lint cracker boxes.

In place of going back to "Camp Walker," we shall not fall back more than two or three miles to Arlington House, where we will probably remain until we are wanted in one grand movement, such will, we trust, end this civil war and its consequent evils.  Another Regt. will hold our ground, and I think no further advances will be made in this section at present. We are now in Gen'l McClellan's Division, and it is reported that we shall be in a brigade composed of one other two-year Regiment and the balance of United States Regulars.  A rumor today says that the two-year men cannot be held only three months by the United States, which would be the result of discharging from service several regiments during the coming month (ours on the 16th) as New York State could have no use for us. Yet I have no objection to serving my country until the present "Muss" is settled, and no wish to be discharged until next spring, and hope they will keep us moving until then, and it is my impression that by that time I shall have got enough of soldiering.  Still feel disposed to see the thing through yet may leave my bones on a southern soil.  

George F.  Meigs

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Adjutant General Reports

Twenty-Fourth Infantry: Meigs, George F.:  Aged, 27 years.  Enlisted, May 4, 1861 at Fulton, to serve two years; mustered in as private, Co. E, May 17, 1961; promoted corporal, September 1, 1861; captured, August 30,1862, at Bull Run, Va.; paroled at Columbus, Ohio; mustered out with company May 29, 1863, at Elmira, N.Y., subsequent service in Twenty-fourth Cavalry.

Twenty-Fourth Cavalry:  Meigs, George F.:  Aged, 30 years.  Enlisted, January 4, 1864, to serve three years; appointed sergeant to date January 29, 1864; mustered out as supernumerary, June 26, 1865, at Clouds Mills, Va.; prior service in Co. E, twenty-fourth New York Volunteers.  Commissioned second lieutenant, June 17, 1865, with rank from April 22, 1865, vice McGraw, promoted; not mustered.

Vital Records, Cortland (1848) & Otsego (1861) counties, NY

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 13, 1848

Marriage

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the evening of the 6th inst. by Rev. E.B. Fancher, Horace Bingham and Caroline Albridge of the place above named.

Death

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] March 19th, Dewit Clinton [Phelps] son of Benjamin W. Phelps, aged 1 year 3 months and 9 days.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 20, 1848

Marriage

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. Williams Hicks of McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] and Mrs. Huldah Hakes of the former place.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 27, 1848

Marriage

At New Berlin, Chenango Co. N.Y. on the morning of the 26 inst. by the Rev. Ezra B. Fancher, Perrin H. McGraw merchant of this place [McGrawville, Cortland Co. NY] only daughter of Garrit Pritchard Esq. of Solon, Cortland Co. N.Y.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 5, 1861

Marriage

By Elder J. Cooke, at his residence in Portlandville, May 20th, Mr. Chester Petrie to Miss Mary Cass both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 3, 1861

Death

Death of Col. John H. Prentis:.  This venerable editor died at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. aged 77.  He was born in Worcester, Mass., was foreman in the office of the New York Evening Post in 1808.  At the close of that year, he assumed the editorial supervision of the Cooperstown's Freeman's Journal and was for many years among the most prominent politicians of the state.  He was a genial gentleman, whom everyone respected.  He was quite ready to depart.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 17, 1861

Death

Fatal Accident:  On Monday afternoon last, says the Freeman's Journal of the 12 inst., Mr. Isaac Keeland who lived about a mile north of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], with his hired man [were cutting] hemlock trees for bark peeling.  A tree partly fallen became lodged against another and in the act of cutting it down, the lodged one fell suddenly, striking Mr. K. and killing him instantly.  His back and one leg were broken, and one side crushed in.  He was 86 years old.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 24, 1861

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 25th, by Re. Walter Covey, Mr. David Yager to Miss Amanda M. Anable.

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] July 1st of diptheria, Mrs. Amanda [Pierce] wife of Delazon Pierce, aged 26 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 15, of diptheria, Adaline Spaulding int he 13th year of her age.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 16th of diptheria, Mary Spaulding in the 21 year of her age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 24, 1861

Death

A young man by the name of Jacob Grimes was accidentally drowned in Allen's Lake, near Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] a few days since.  Mr. Amenzo Sliter, son of L.H. Sliter, who lived in the vicinity of the Lake, being informed of the accident, ran a distance of three quarters of a mile and being much heated by excitement and running, immediately plunged into the water in order to recover the body of the unfortunate man. This heroic act cost Mr. S. His life.  He died on the 13th instant, aged 27 years.  Freeman's Journal

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, July 31, 1861

Deaths

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Sunday morning the 28th inst., L.A. Houghtaling aged 53 years.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Thursday the 25th inst. Scott Bunn in his 61st year.  The funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Saturday, Sermon by Rev. J. Smith, 1st text from Mathew 26:18.  "My Time is at hand."

Why do we weep?  Why do we mourn? / What causeth sorrow and despair? / A friend has gone not to return! / A house has lost its brightest star.

Go, my companion, I would say, / Although this end to you is given, / His spirit now takes forth the sky / And tells her, all is drear, but heaven.

Weep not, dear children for tho' you've lost, / Your dearest lived and has been found / Remember, while you mourn your loss, / His troubles now are at an end.

Farewell, a little time and we, / who know thee well and loved thee here, / One after one shall follow thee, / As pilgrims through the gate of fear, / Which opens on eternity.

Vital Records, Otsego (1820) & Delaware (1834) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 1, 1820

Marriage

Married on Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Cooley, Mr. John C. Gilbert of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sally Rich of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

"Eternal Father who shall look into thy secret will?"

Died at Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult, Miss Rachel Chase eldest daughter of Seth Chase, Esquire.

"Tis God that lifts our comforts high, / Or sinks them in the grave. / He gives, and blessed be his name, / He takes but what he gave."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 7, 1820

Marriages

In Romulus [Seneca Co. NY] on the 9th ult. by the Rev'd. Mr. Young, Mr. Ebenezer Mack, editor of the American Journal published at Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] to Miss Ellenor Dey daughter of Mr. Peter Dey, of the former place.

At Clinton, Oneida Co. [NY] on the evening of the 7th ultt. by the Rev. Dr. Davis, Mr. Lewis H. Redfield editor of the Onondaga Register to Miss Ann Maria Tredwell daughter of Nathaniel H. Tredwell, Esq. of Plattsburgh [Clinton Co. NY].

In Chillicothe [OH], on Wednesday the 2nd ult by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. John C. Andrews Junior Editor of the Weekly Recorder to Miss Mary B. Orr daughter of Col. A.D. Orr, of Mason Co., Kentucky.

In the same place on Monday evening, by the Rev. Samuel Monnet, Mr. John Scoot Junior Editor of the Sciota Gazette to Miss Ann Berherds all of that place.

In Delaware in Dec. last by the Rev. Joseph S. Hughs, Mr. James S. Linn Editor of the Western Intelligencer to the amiable Miss Lemira Pettibone all of that place.

On the 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Speer, Mr. David Maclean Editor of the Greenburgh Gazette to Miss Jane Morrow daughter of Paul Morrow, Esq. of Greensburgh [Westchester Co. NY].

At Norwich, Chenango Co. [NY] Mr. John T. Hubbard Editor of the Norwich Journal to Miss Almira Mead, daughter of General Mead.

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mrs. Hannah Hudson aged 62 years, relict of Ephraim Hudson, Esq. deceased.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2nd inst. of the diabetes, Mrs. Polly Swarthout consort of Mr. Oakley Swarthout, in the 23d year of her age and has left her husband with two small children to lament her loss.

Dangers stand thick through all the ground, / To push us to the tomb; / And fierce diseases wait around, / To hurry mortals home.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 14, 1820

Death

The death of Mrs. Hudson which took place in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. is an event that will be severely felt and lamented, both by her family and her numerous friends and acquaintances.  For the last fifteen years this amiable and highly respectable woman has drank deep of the cup of affliction.  During that period she saw her husband and three of her children sink into the grave.

Blessed with a superior mind, mild and uniform in her temper, and possessing a soundness of judgment and discretion, far beyond what falls to the lot of the generality of her sex, she was on all occasions prepared to meet with superior firmness and dignity the checkered scenes of fortune.

On the death of her husband, which took place about fifteen years ago, she was left with a young and numerous family and at a time when that family most needed paternal care and advice.

Correctly estimating the resources of her own mind, she undertook at the same time the direction of a large agricultural estate and the education and care of her young family; results have abundantly proven the correctness of her decision and the wisdom of her measures - for while the business of the farm was conducted in a manner that would reflect credit on our best agriculturalist, the strictest care and attention to her family were in no instance neglected.

The highly respectable standing her family holds in society is the best evidence of the tender care and judicious management of the mother.  The elevated character which this extraordinary woman has justly sustained through life, the wisdom, prudence, discretion and steady firmness, which she evinced on all occasions, will long endear her memory to her family and all that knew her.

Perhaps no one understood better what constituted the duties of hospitality, benevolence and true charity.  Blessed with a large property, the nice discrimination she evinced in selecting the objects of her charity, will remain a lasting proof of the soundness of her judgment and the strength of her mind.

Superior to impassioned and vulgar frenzy, her firm, steady and uniform walks in the paths of morality, virtue and practical religion, stood pre-eminently conspicuous in all the transactions of her life.  Without ostentation, show, or vain boasting, she was moral, virtuous and understandingly religious.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 28, 1820

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Eliza Robinson aged 6 years, only daughter of Mr. Daniel Robi9nson.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 2, 1834

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by Elder Jones, Mr. Merrit of Kingston, Ulster County [NY] to Miss Julia Phelps of the former place.

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Frazier, formerly of Scotland, Deacon Joseph Crane of Jefferson, Schoharie County [NY] to Miss Esther M. [Goodrich] daughter of Joseph Goodrich, Esq. of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 9, 1834

Marriage

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the morning of the 27th ult., by the Rev. William McAuley, Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Barbara Grant of the former place.

Death

In the city of New York, on Sunday afternoon, 29th ult. at half past 4 of an inflammation of the throat and stomach, Mrs. Evelina E. [Throop] wife of the Hon. E.T. Throop, late governor of this state, aged 37 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 16, 1834

Death

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 2d day of July instant, Capt. Phineas Howland in the 62d year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 30, 1834

Marriages

At Detroit Michigan Territory on the 6th of April last by the Rev. Mr. Butney, Mr. Nicholas Becker to Miss Sarah E. [Landing] daughter of the Hon. John Landing of that place.

At South Worcester, Otsego County [NY] on the 18th inst., by the Rev. C. Multer, Mr. John Monroe of Broome County [NY] to Miss Maria [Wilson] daughter of Joseph Wilson of the former place.

At Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. William F. Bigelow to Miss Elizabeth Earl.

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Mr. Cornelius Bigelow to Miss Susanah Earl all of Andes [Delaware co. NY].

Four brothers have now married four sisters; the others having been married a few years since.

Deaths

At Saratoga Springs [Saratoga Co. NY] in his 72d year, on the morning of the 18th inst. Charles R. Webster, Esq. Mr. W. in 1784, established the Albany Gazette at the head of which he remained 40 years.

At Saratoga Springs [Saratoga Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Benjamin F. Deming Representative in Congress, from Danville, Vt.

Vital Records, Chenango (1842) & Broome (1847) counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 2, 1842

Marriage

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. V. M. Coryell, Mr. Johnson F. Paddock of Herkimer County [NY], to Miss Temmy E. Bushly of this village.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Edith [Parker] wife of Nathan Parker, Esq., aged 73.

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In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst. Miss Tirzah A. Gregory in the 19th year of her age.  Sudden and awful is the approach of death.  when age, full of honors is summoned to depart, we bow with reverence at the decree of an All-wise Providence, but when youth is cut down in the spring time of its existence, it touches every tender fiber of our nature and proclaims to us in legible characters too plain to be misunderstood, that we too must die.

The deceased was a young lady of a mild and amiable disposition, beloved by her friends and acquaintances, and has gone down to the tomb, leaving a lasting evidence of her confidence in the smiles of her Redeemer.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1842

Death

At Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, on the 27th February last, Hon. Isaac Foote in the ninety-seventh year of his age.

Judge Foote was a native of the town of Colchester, in the State of Connecticut, from whence he removed to the town of Stafford, in the same State, where, for many years, he held the office of Magistrate and often represented the town in the General Assembly of the State.

In the year 1795 he removed to the place first above mentioned, it then being a part of the town of Sherburne, in the county of Herkimer [NY] and in the year 1799 was elected to represent said county in the most numerous branch of the State Legislature, and subsequently was elected a Senator for the Western District of said State.  And when the county of Chenango was incorporated, he was appointed to the office of first judge of the Court of Common Pleas and General Session of the Peace, which office he held until constitutionally disepualified, having arrived at the age of sixty years; after which, he retired from active life, and devoted the principal part of his time to reading - especially the Scriptures - and having been an exemplary member of the visible Church for seventy-five years or more, and contributed to the support of the Gospel, and the dissemination of its truths, he died a peaceful death, and has - as there is reason to entertain a strong hope - been transferred to the Church Triumphant, "where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary are at rest."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 16, 1842

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, March 8, by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. P.D. Walter, jeweler, to Miss Elizabeth C. St. john daughter of Mr. David St. John.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. V.M. Coryell, Mr. Joseph P. Barr to Miss Eleanor Barr, all of this town.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 3, 1847

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 23d ult Mary Harris daughter of Henry and Ann Harris of Vestal [Broome Co. NY], aged 1 year and 2 mo's.

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th ult. Miss Cornelia S. [Morse] daughter of Elias W. and Mary Ann Morse, aged 20 years, 4 mo's and 3 days.

On the 5th ult. in Lyons Precinct, Cook County, Illinois, at the residence of Mr. Ashbel Steel, Mrs. Ann [Sturges] consort of Mr. Benjamin Sturges of Chicago, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] aged 24 years and 10 months.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 10, 1847

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on January the 30th, Mrs. Lucinda [Elms] wife of Allen Elms, aged 31 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] on the morning of the 8th inst. Mrs. Aurelia [Seymour] wife of Lewis Seymour, aged 49 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 17, 1847

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. Dr. Andrews, Hon. Martin Hawley to Miss Joanna Coter all of Binghamton.

At Greenwich, Washington Co. N.Y. on the 29th ult., by the Rev. J.B. Crenell, Rev. Sabin McKinney of East Poultney, Vt, and Miss Elizabeth S. [Corliss] daughter of Doct. Hiram Corliss of the former place.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. N.H. Adams, Mr. Erastus Wullivan of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Julia M. Stewart of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

In Masonville [Delawares Co. NY], on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Harvey Smith, Elijah C. Wood Esq. to Miss Louisa Niles.

Deaths

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday the 14th inst. Mr. Schuyler Beecher formerly of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] aged 50 years.

The deceased was an active, enterprising businessman, and a worthy and valuable citizen.  He was a professor of religion, a member of the Methodist church, and bore his painful illness with fortitude and died happy in the triumphs of faith.  He leaves a wife and two children and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. 

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Augustus Carey [Morgan] son of T.R. morgan, Esq. aged 17 months.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Miss Caroline L. Brown aged 19 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 24, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. King Elwell, Mr. Charles Gaylord to Miss Polly Lull both of Barker [Broome Co. NY].

In the town of Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. A. Brooks, Mr. Franklin Beach to Miss Mary Burghart [Councilman] daughter of Philip Councilman.

Deaths

At the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. George Burr, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 23d inst., Mrs. Eunice Swift, relict of the late Mr. Daniel Swift, of Franklin, Delaware County, N.Y., aged 69 years.

The friends of the deceased and also the friends and acquaintances of Dr. Burr and family are respectfully invited to attend a religious service at his residence, on Thursday, at 4 o'clock P.M.  The deceased will be taken to Delaware county for interment.

In Main village (Union) [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Mary Church [Hathaway] youngest daughter of Mr. David Hathaway, aged two years and six months.

In Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Capt. John Wilkinson, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 86 years.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Mr. Benjamin Ingraham aged 26 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 31, 1879

Birth

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Dewitt Fical is the happiest man in seven counties, cause, a girl.

Marriages

At the residence of Alvin Converse, Esq., in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 19th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, George B. Cook and Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, July 23d, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Christopher O'Benaur and Miss Marian McIntype all of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 20th, by Rev. J.C. Hansom, Mr. Frank E. Sweet of Oxford to Miss Frances A. Gale of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 21st by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank L. Ingraham of South Oxford, to Miss Effie E. Hinckley of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Troy, Bradford Co. Pa., July 23d, Mr. Lewis Winston formerly of this town, aged 93 years, 11 months and 6 days.

At Vallonia Springs [Broome Co. NY] July 16th, Mr. James lord aged 30 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 9th, Daisy Belle [Willcox] adopted daughter of Samuel and Demis Willcox, aged 8 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 22d, Katie Nowlan] daughter of Thomas F. and Maggie Nowlan, aged 2 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th, Mrs. Maria Robbins, wife of the late Myron Robbins, aged 57 years.

In New Haven, Conn. July 10th, Mr. Horace D. Fisk aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

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In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] July 26th, Mr. Robert Hetrick aged 67 years.

The citizens of Smithville Flats have just been saddened by the death from apoplexy, of Mr. Robert Hetrick, which took place on Saturday last, July 26th.  Mr. Hetrick had some premonitions of the attack from which he died in a similar attack, but of much less severity, several months since, and from which he appeared to have entirely recovered. The fatal stroke came upon him on Sabbath evening, July 20th, while engaged about his chores and at once rendered him nearly unconscious and incapable of speaking.  He never rallied to any great extent and finally on Saturday passed into the comatose state in which he shortly died.

The deceased was born in Ireland, of Scotch parentage, in the year 1812.  He was one of a family of four children of whom a brother and sister died in the old country, and another brother, who now resides in the town of German [Chenango Co. NY] together with himself came to this country.  He was about nineteen years of age when he arrived in New York, and soon after he took up his residence in Smithville on the place now occupied by his son James, where he continued to reside until he moved into the village.  In the year 1836, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ramsey, whom he now leaves, together with a son and two daughters, to mourn his loss.

In his character Mr. Hetrick was a quiet, unobtrusive man, but yet a man of very decided character and strength of will.  He was universally recognized as a person of undoubted integrity, thoroughly upright in life, and entirely reliable in all his dealings with the world.  He also possessed deep moral convictions and was by no means destitute of religious principles and feeling.  Several years since he made an open profession of his faith in the religion of Christ, and though from his diffidence and self-constrained habits of thought and life, he did not say much upon religious subjects, there is every reason to believe that he never gave up his faith nor lost his hope of the better life.  He was a constant supporter and attendant upon the Presbyterian Church in Smithville, and his absence both there and in this community will be long felt and regretted.  His funeral was attended at the church on Monday afternoon, the 28th inst.

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KETCHUM:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 16th of consumption, George H. [Ketchum] only son of Albert Ketchum, aged 19 years.

Tribute to the Late George H. Ketchum

We take the following beautiful tribute to the memory of the late George H. Ketchum from the Binghamton Democrat [Broome Co. NY] of last week:

One of the most pathetic funeral ceremonies ever witnessed in this locality occurred at the Baptist church in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the last sad rites over the remains of George H. Ketchum of that place.

About eighteen months since, deceased went West for the benefit of his health, was attacked by dumb ague, and his parents went and brought him back in January.  Since that time, he lingered with the pangs of consumption up to his death last Wednesday night.

Prior to his demise, George left written requests to be carried out at the funeral in a sealed envelope, not to be opened until after his death.  Accordingly, six young gentlemen, friends and schoolmates of the deceased, acted as pall bearers.  Six young ladies, also friends and schoolmates, dressed in white, trimmed with flowers, followed the remains. at the grave.  As a last token of remembrance and love, each of the young ladies deposited a bouquet upon all that remained of the dear friend so soon to be forever covered by the green turf.

The sealed requests also intimated the wish that a former friend and pastor of deceased should deliver the funeral sermon.  Accordingly, Rev. J.H. Sage, now of Gilbertsville, was sent for.  His sermon, though plain, was able, and contained many beautiful and valuable lessons on the subject of sorrow.  Although the church edifice was completely filled, during the latter part of the sermon scarcely a tearless eye was visible.

Deceased was a young man of remarkable character and virtue.  No blemish rests upon his fair name.  We cannot recall his participation in any serious or angry dispute.  He was without an enemy.  Pure, gentlemanly, honorable, faithful, refined, just, all were his friends.  During his lingering illness, consciousness of approaching death, strong religious faith, resignation and gentleness, the expression of tender, touching sentiments and failing strength caused him to appear rather like a creature of heaven than a creature of earth.  In his last visits with friends they were moved to tears.  Could all die as noble as he, death were a sweet, not a bitter thing. The hand of the fell destroyer has removed a character, perfect at least to mortal eye.  In the loss of one possessed of qualities of so great promise, the bereaved family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.

[Buried Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY]

Vital Records, Madison (1822), Chenango (1879) & New York (1801) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 2, 1822

NOTICE

Whereas John Prentice, an indented apprentice left my employ; I hereby forbit all persons harboring or trusting said boy on my account.  John Brevoort, August 29, 1821.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 3, 1822

Death

At Madison [Madison Co. NY] on the 21st ult. very suddenly, Mrs. Chloe Maynard consort of Moses Maynard, Esq. aged 45.

Oh! Death 'tis thy delight to make us sad, / To blast our joys and mock our every  hope, / To wretched man new miseries to add, / and fling fresh gall into life's bitter cup.

Six Cents Reward

Ranaway from the subscriber, an indented apprentice girl, Mariah 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.  May 2, 1821, John C. Young.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 10, 1822

Death

At Madison [Madison Co. NY] on Friday the 28th ult. Mrs. Phebe McClure relict of the late Doct. Samuel McClure, aged 55.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 31, 1822

Marriage

On the 27th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Isaac W. Sennett of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Mary Hebberd of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 12, 1879

Marriages

A very brilliant wedding at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday of last week, occurred at the Presbyterian Church, the contracting parties being Mr. Fitch Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Y. Gilbert and Miss Caroline [Gilbert] daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Gilbert, both parties of that village.  In the evening a grand soiree dansante in honor of the happy couple took place at the Stag's Head Inn.  The occasion was also the opening of the newly completed hotel.  Japanese lanterns illuminated the balconies, and the gathering was the moist brilliant of the season.  Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will stop for some weeks in Gilbertsville and then depart for their future home in Eau Claire, Wis.

The nuptials of J.B. McCall of Sayre, Pa. and Miss Nellie I. Morse of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] were celebrated at the residence of the bride's father, H.L. Morse, on Wednesday last, Rev. W.R. Stone, former pastor of the Free Baptist Church in that village officiating.

Death

WOODS:  In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] of typhoid fever, the 4th inst., Adelbert Woods, aged 25 years.

MANNING:  Willie Manning aged four years, son of Isaac Manning, and grandson of Joel M. Jorden, of Dundee [Yates Co. NY], Thursday afternoon while in the field with his father, attempted to swallow a large pea.  It lodged in his windpipe in such a manner that it could not be removed and caused immediate death.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 21, 1801

Death

On Saturday evening last, Mr. James Cooper AEt. 41, merchant, of this city [NYC] of a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian resignation and fortitude.  He was much respected by all who knew him.  He has left a young family to whom his death will be a severe loss.  His friends and acquaintances are invited to attend his funeral this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from his house no. 91 Maidenlane.

New York Evening Post, NYC, December 22, 1801

Death

On the 9th inst. at Hempstead Harbor, Long Island in the 72d year of her age, Mrs. Phebe Onderdonk wife of Hendrick Onderdonk, Esquire; long respected and beloved, long very long her loss will be remembered and lamented.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1805 & 1879)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 24, 1805

Marriage

On Sunday evening last by Elder Bostwick, Mr. Cyrus Thornton to Miss Sally Briggs both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] in this town on Saturday last, Mrs. Desire Carter, consort of Mr. Sirah Carter, after a short illness.  She was an active, industrious, pious and exemplary person, an affectionate wife, a kind parent, and an obliging neighbor.  She has left a number of young children, who by this relentless stroke, are deprived of the watchful care of a tender mother. To them the loss is irreparable, but experience only can properly sympathize with her bereaved consort.  

"Off from his side, the dearest half is torn / the rest lies bleeding and but lives to mourn"

On the same day, an infant child of James Averill, Esq.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, October 31, 1805

Elopement

Whereas Rachel [Brown], my wife, has eloped and left my bed and board without any just cause - this is to forbid all persons trusting or harboring her on my account, for I will hereafter pay no debts of her contracting.  Elisha Brown, Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 8, 1805.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, November 21, 1805

Deaths

At Manheim, State of Pennsylvania, on the 24th ult. the Rev. John Frederick Ernst, the Lutheran Minister of that town and the adjoining congregation.  The deceased was an active industrious, friendly and pious character; a good husband, parent and neighbor.  His death will be greatly lamented by a bereaved widow, a number of promising children and a large circle of friends and acquaintance.

"Hark! my gay friend! that solemn toll, / Speak, the departure of a soul."

On Saturday, the 19th ult. after a short but painful illness, Mr. Loring Andrews late one of the proprietors and Editors of the Charleston Courier. An ardent affection for his family and home had for some time determined him to part with his interest in that paper.  He had nearly accomplished his purpose and even fixed upon a vessel and a day for his departure, when - fate, whose decrees we can as little foresee as result, cut him short in the prime of his life, and in the blossom of his hopes.

Mr. A. was born at Hingham in Massachusetts in which State his family have for many years lived in high consideration and respect.  He died in the 38th year of his age and was interred on Sunday morning at the Independent Church, Archdale Street, where a very impressive, appropriate and excellent exhortation was delivered on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Keith,  Charleston Courier.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, November 28, 1805

One Cent Reward

Ran away on Sunday the 17th inst, John Swain an indented apprentice to the Taylor and Barber's business, 18 years old.  He wore a white napt hat, fine blue cloth coat, corded woolen vest, do. Marseilles fancy cord overalls, black and while stockings and new calf skin shoes.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, for I will pay no debs that he contracts after this date.  Whoever will take up said apprentice, shall be entitled to the above reward and no charges paid by me.  Orlo Allen, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 18, 1805.

Elopement

Whereas Rebecca [Rathbun] my wife, has eloped from my bed and board and disposed of my property in a very unjustifiable manner, without any just provocation; this is therefore to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after the date hereof.  Russel Rathbun, Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 25, 1805.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 2, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's parents at Cobleskill [Schoharie Co. NY], Sept. 17, by Rev. Mr. Hemperley, A. Vedder Van Eps of Schenectady [Schenectady Co. NY] and Miss Annie Macintosh of the former place.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 16, 1879, by Rev. H.G. Harned, M. Eugene Bourne and Miss Cora Veber all of Fly Creek, N.Y.

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 21st, Ann E. [Coyle] wife of Mathew Coyle, aged 18 years.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 16, Jane [Hogan] wife of Michael Hogan, aged 35 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1872) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, January 3, 1872

Marriages

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 21st by Rev. S.F. Brown, Osman Beers of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Mary C. Wilcox of Oxford.

At Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.C. Campbell, John H. Trotter of Troy [Rensselaer Co., NY] to Miss Ella Laidler of Garrattsville.

At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 20th, by Rev. McK Shaw, Horace F. Place to Miss Mary F. Richmond all of Mt. Upton.

Deaths

In Vineland, N.J., Dec. 15th, of consumption Andrew G. Warner aged 34 years, formerly of Burlington, this county [Otsego Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 19th George Brightman aged 75 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 20th Charles Hanes in the 84th year of his age.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 20th, Mary Hanes, wife of Charles Hanes in the 83 year of her age.

In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] Dec. 20th, Mrs. Clarissa Worthington widow of J.R. Worthington, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] aged 88 years.

Morris Chronicle, January 10, 1872

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents, in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 4th by Rev. Charles Ayer, Volney Hoke to Miss Lovina Taylor.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, E.C. Parmelee of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Anna E. Woodbeck of Oneonta.

At the home of the bride in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 1st, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, assisted by Rev. A. Griffin, Abner A. Wallign to Miss Phebe Richards all of Oneonta.

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by Rev. H.N. Van Dusen, Erwin Fuller of Binghamton [Broome co. NY] to Miss Francelia M. Cook of Laurens.

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

Death

Russel Boyce who died at Ninevah [Broome Co. NY] on the 19th inst. whither he had gone on a pedestrian trip to visit his sons, was an octogenarian of this village [Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY], where he has resided many years.  He had been a member of the Methodist church for more than half a century, had been a devoted class leader and so earnest and consistent was his Christian life that he maintained to the last the respect of the entire community.  Verily he rests from his labors, and his works do follow him."

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 2, 1879

Marriages

BROOKS - JUDD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th by Rev. J.L. Severson, Duain Brooks of Columbus [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary Judd of Smyrna.

Deaths

HETRICK:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] July 26th, Robert Hetrick aged 67 years.

WINSTON:  In Troy, Bradford County, Pa., July 23d, Lewis Winston formerly of Grene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 93 years, 11 months and 6 days.

DIMMICK:  At South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] July 31, Sarah A. Dimmick wife of Marvin Dimmick, aged 57 years.  Funeral at the residence of her husband today (Saturday) at three o'clock p.m.

WORSTER:  McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  On June 28th, William Worster one of the oldest citizens of this town, died of cancer in the 74th year of his age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 31, 1879

Marriages

SWEET - GALE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 20th by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank E. Sweet of Oxford to Miss Frances A. Gale of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

INGRAHAM - HINCKLEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 21st, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank L. Ingraham of South Oxford to Miss Effie E. Hinckley of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

SHERMAN - STODDARD:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 24th, 1879 by Rev. J. Clarke, H.G. Sherman, Esq. to Miss C.M. Stoddard both of Otselic, Chenango Co. N.Y.

CRUMB - ADAMS:  At the residence of the bride's father, Giles Adams, Esq., July 22d by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Simeon Crumb to Miss Alice S. Adams both of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY].

OBENAUR - McINTYRE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] July 23d by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Christopher Obenaur to Miss Marian McIntyre all of Sherburne.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  On Thursday of last week occurred the wedding of Christopher Obenaur to Miss mattie McIntyre.  About forty guests were present.

COOK - SPOHN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] July 19th by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. George S. Cook to Miss Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]. 

DONOVAN - KEEFE:  At St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] July 20th, by Rev. Father Harigan, Mr. David Donovan of Binghamton to Miss Nelly Keefe of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

FRENCH:  At the residence of his sister, Mrs. Asa S. Scott, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Mr. Ebenezer French aged 65 years.

WATERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Sarah O. [Waters] wife of George P. Waters, aged 30 years,

RANDALL:  At Wood's Corners [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] July 24th, Lulu May [Randall] daughter of Simon V. and Amelia Randall, aged 1 year and 6 months.

WILLCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 9th, Daisy Belle [Willcox] adopted daughter of Samuel and Demis Willcox, aged 8 years.

NOWLAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Katie [Nowlan] daughter of Thomas F. and Maggie Nowlan aged 2 years.

ROBBINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th, Mrs. Maria Robbins wife of the late Myron Robbins, aged 67 years.

DARLING:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] July 19th, Mr. Nelson Darling aged 65 years.

BANKS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] July 23d, Willie [Banks] son of John and Sophia Banks aged 16 years.

His many friends throughout the county will sympathize with John Banks, Esq. of Bainbridge and his afflicted family, in the loss of his eldest son, Willie S., who died on Wednesday of last week, of heart disease, after a long illness.  A correspondent of the Binghamton Republican, writing from Bainbridge makes the following mention of a generous act on the part of Mr. Banks' neighbors, which one reads with a feeling of real pleasure. "It is a pleasure to record an act like that performed by about twenty of our citizens, who, knowing that Mr. Banks had been confined to the bedside of his sick son, to the neglect of his farm duties, repaired to his farm, Thursday afternoon, raked and set up about five acres of wheat, which was in danger of spoiling, got in a lot of hay and made themselves useful generally.  It is sympathy of this kind that is worth something."

HUFCUTT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] July 16th, a son of John H. Hufcutt.

LORD:  At Vallonia Springs, Broome co. [NY] July 15th, Mr. James Lord aged 30 years.

HILL:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 21st, Gertrude E. [Hill] wife of Julius  Hill, aged 52 years.

HAMILTON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] July 23d, Mr. Marvin M. Hamilton aged 79 years.

Marvin M. Hamilton of DeRuyter, who had been complaining for some time, died suddenly on the morning of the 23d inst.  He was walking around the room, when he was taken with a fit of coughing, dropped to the floor and expired.

LETTINGTON:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] July 13th Cornelia E. [Lettington] daughter of Horace and Hannah B. Lettington, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

FISK: In New Haven, Conn., July 16th, Mr. Horace D. Fisk aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

BOYLAN:  The remains of Mrs. Mary Boylan were brought from Corning [Steuben Co. NY] on Tuesday evening, last and interred in the Catholic cemetery in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].  The lady was formerly a resident of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] being one of the early settlers at the Flats, Her age was 95 years.

BOYCE:  Mr. Russel Boyce an aged citizen of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] died suddenly of apoplexy at Ninevah [Broome Co. NY] at the residence of his son, where he had gone on a visit.  Mr. Boyce, although an octogenarian, was very active and preferred walking to riding, either upon the cars or in a carriage.  He had just completed his last journey when the messenger Death called him.  He was a worthy man, a lifelong Christian and possessed the respect of all who knew him.

MASON:  Isaac Mason aged 97, died the 13th.  He was one of the oldest residents of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY]

SHORER:  Mrs. James Shorer of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] dropped dead July 19th while performing her usual household duties.  She was an apparently healthy person, but the day previous was chased and badly scarred by an unruly bull.

MALMBERG:  John Malmberg a respected president of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] for twenty years past, died at his residence in that village on the 23d inst.  He was a native of Sweden and his age was seventy-seven.

Civil War Letter - Alexander Brewer, June 1861

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 19, 1861

We are permitted to make the following extract from a letter written by Alexander Brewer of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], who is a private in Col. Townsends' Albany Regiment. Said regiment was engaged in the Battle of Great Bethel.  [fought June 10, 1861, one of first land battles of the war,  Confederate victory]

Camp Alexander, June 11th, 1861:  "I am on guard and am writing on my knapsack in front of the camp.   Made a forced march last night, twenty miles; had a battle; was fired into by one of our regiments, and we fought about an hour before we found out who were firing into us, and this we found out when we charged bayonets and got within three feet of them.  The balls flew like hail stones.  Our Regiment had ten men wounded. We made an attack upon the rebels and found they had a masked battery of twenty guns and we had but three. We could have taken it, but it was thought by our officers that it would cost too many lives, so we retreated, but expect to take it tomorrow when we shall have more guns. We had twenty men killed.  If we could have got them out from behind their breast work, we could soon have "cleaned them out."  After we had retreated, we sent a white flag in order that we might get our killed and wounded. The rebels run up a black flag.  Townsen's regiment swear they will take no more prisoners, but they will kill every Rebel they can find, because they fired on our sick and wounded. We go out into the bay and get clams and oysters."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879 & 1891)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 5, 1879

Marriages

EMMONS - MARTIN:  At the home of the bride, Oct. 22, by Albert Godley, Burton C. Emmons and Sarah C. Martin both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

MARTIN - BROWN:  At the home of the bride Oct. 22 by Albert Godley, Charles D. martin and Jennie A. Brown both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

TOMPSON - KELLOGG:  Oct. 23d at the bride's parents by Rev. D. Silver, John H. Tompson of East Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Lillian M. [Kellogg] only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kellogg of Croton [Westchester Co. NY].

HUMMEL - DALEY:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 22d by Rev. N.A. Blanchard, Lucius Hummel of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Louise Daley of Laurens.

WEATHERLY - THAYER:  At the home of the bride in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 22 by Rev. J.A. Beebe, assisted by Rev. A. Thomas, Francis E. Weatherly of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Mary E. Thayer of Otego.

Charles Holliday and his wife have agreed to separate.  He pays her two dollars per week, quarterly in advance, towards her support.  It is to be regretted that it has become necessary for Charles and his wife thus to separate. We  have always considered Mr. Holiday a n honest man, and that he was respected by his fellow townsmen.

Deaths

A little child aged about three years, fell into a keeler partly filled with hot water last Saturday and was so badly scaled that it died on Sunday, next day.  The child with its mother, as we learn, were visiting at E. Breffles' near Lull's Woolen Mill, in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] where the accident occurred.

J.C. Mull a young man aged 25 years and formerly conductor on the Albany and Susquehanna R.R. whose father resides in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], was killed by a railroad accident near Atchinson, Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 25th.  He was a brakeman but riding on the engine at the time of the accident. The engine jumped the track and turned over down an embankment.  Mr. Mull was dreadfully scalded.  His body reached Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] last Thursday and was buried in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday.

Among the patriotic young men of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] ways the Freeman's Journal, who entered the service of their country in the war of the rebellion, was Robert C.[Wood] oldest son of Jerome B. Wood, Esq.  He was soon stricken down with fever and died in camp at Washington [DC] on the 1st of January 1863, aged 18 years.  His father went to his bedside, brought his remains home for interment, took the same fever and died on the 13th day of the same month.  Both were victims to the war.  Application for a pension in favor of the mother was made, and Mrs. Wood receives pension arrears amounting to $1,600 and $96 a year during her life.

The sudden and unlooked for death of our common friend forbids eulogy or elaborate comment.  We can but grieve and be silent; follow after him and be hopeful; remember and be mournful.  Aad placing our confidence where he did, try to imitate a worthy example.  Our dear friend was a man eminently pure of heart, generous, kind and affectionate.  Doing no harm and saying harm of none; and yet he was a man of firm convictions and energetic action.  He leaves a character worthy of emulation.  His constant endeavor was to do right.  We can add no honor to his memory, for his deeds of a lifetime have honored him beyond our power to effect.  David Wakelee was born in the city of Poughkeepsie, [Dutchess Co.] State of New York, on the 19th day of November 1820.  He died in the city of Galveston, state of Texas on the 9th day of October 1879.  During forty-four years of his serviceable life, he was a resident of Galveston city, engaged in all its activities.  He held many positions of honor and trust and was ever prominent and zealous in deeds of benevolence and mercy.  He was a consistent member and communicant of Trinity church and one of its vestrymen from 1853 to 1879 and filled the office of secretary during 21 years. And was a "Christian gentleman," a devoted husband, and loving parent.  and in the highest sense a man of honor and rectitude.  One for who the closing of our own beautiful burial service finds a peculiar fitness: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord!  N.B. Yard, J.H. Hutchins, J.P. Evans, Committee. Galveston, Oct. 18.

News Item

Mrs. Nancy Grace of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] grandmother of Richard Cooley of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] celebrated her 93d birthday Oct. 28th.  She is quite smart and most of her faculties are well preserved.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, April 30, 1891

Marriage

Justin Judd of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Eleanor Potter of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] were pronounced man and wife by the Rev. A.E. Wilson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Potter, 8 Division Street, Thursday evening.  Oneonta Star, April 23.

Deaths

April 25th, 1891, Mrs. Ann Bartholomew aged 91 years.  the funeral was held from the residence of Edward Bartholomew, Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. B.P. Ripley officiating. Remains were interred in Evergreen Hill Cemetery.

The funeral of Mr. John VanCott was held from his late residence last Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:00 from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J.L. Jones, of Guilford, officiating. The services were attended by a large circle of relatives and friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.  His remains were interred in Evergreen Hill cemetery.  

Mr. Abner Rockwell an old resident and respected citizen of Garratsville [Otsego Co. NY] died suddenly at that place last Saturday.  He was engaged in carrying wood into the house and as he turned to close the door he dropped to the floor dead.  His age was about 78 years and six months.  A wife and four sons survive to mourn his loss.

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Funeral of Rev. T.P. Halstead

Friday afternoon the funeral services of Rev. T.P. Halstead were held at Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and were in charge of Rev. O.H. McAnulty.  At the home of his daughter, where he died, a short service composed of scripture reading and prayer was held.  Mrs.  Halstead, the wife of the deceased and her father were unable to attend the services at the church and it was a sad sight indeed to see his body taken away from them.

The services at the church, which was filled to overflowing, were commenced by an anthem with tenor solo "Lead me Gently Home."  Rev. O.H. McAnulty announced the 960th hymn, "How Vain Are All Things Below the Skies."  The prayer - a comforting one - was offered by Rev. M.S. Hard, D.D. of Wyoming district. Rev. L.L. Sprague of Wyoming seminary read the 38th Psalm, and Rev. H.C. McDermott the 90th Psalm. Rev. A.F. Chaffee followed with a selection of passages. The 980th hymn was then sung, "How Blest the Righteous When He Dies."  Beautiful tributes to the memory of the departed were made by Rev. W. L. Thrope of Waverly, J.W. Movis, of Milford, J.B. Sumner of Owego district and Thomas Harroun of Binghamton district.  Their remarks were filled with commendations of the strong merits of Rev. Mr. Halstead's character and words of counsel to the living.  Rev. McAnulty also made a few remarks.  He thought the deceased a most unselfish man.  Mr. Halstead was a devout and earnest minister.  Mr. Halstead's face looked perfectly natural but showed the effects of disease. The body was interred at the cemetery at Afton. The following, who are among the youngest clergymen of the district, acted as bearers:  Revs. R.P. Ripley, E. Kilpatrick, W.T. Blair, C.H. Hayes, C.E. Personnus and W.H. Alger.

There were about twenty of the pastors of this district present and the following from other districts:  Revs. L.S. Hard, J.B. Sumner, Thomas Harroun, George M. Colvill, A.M. Crydenwise, A.J. Van Cleft, E.D. Olmstead, J.G. Holman and H.C. McDermitt.

Among those in attendance, the following from Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] were noticed: George T. Wilber, George Reynolds, J.O. Rowe, Thomas Willshau, HJ. Greely Spencer and Nelson Donley. Oneonta Star