Vital Records, Otsego (1807) & Broome (1874) Counties, NY

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, June 4, 1807

Death

Died at Plattsburg [Clinton Co. NY] on the 2d inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Addoms in the 92d year of her age.  She retained the full possession of her faculties until a short time before her death.  Her understanding and hearing continued to her last moments.  She had no sickness, nor did she complain of any pain, but a difficulty of breathing, which continued to increase until she resigned her soul into the hands of her adored Saviour.  In the merits of his blood, she had an unbounded faith and a full confidence of salvation through his atonement.  Her last words were full of consolation to her family and friends, "Why will ye strive longer to detain me from the Glory of God in Heaven? come Lord Jesus, come quickly."

News Items

10 Dollars Reward

Run away from the subscriber on the 16th instant, a Negro wench named Dine about thirty-five years of age, of middling size, strong and healthy; wore when she went off, a blue striped woolen short gown, blue linsey petticoat, and a new black leghorn bonnet.  Took with her, her own black male child, about six months old, named Jim.  she speaks Dutch as well as English, having been principally brought up in Dutch families.

It has been conjectured that she has been decoyed away and may have got onboard of some vessel and gone to New York.  Or in company, perhaps, with some black man, may have gone up the Mohawk River, where she said she had children.  She once run away from her former master and rambled into Connecticut, where she was taken up and brought back.

The conduct of this servant is peculiarly ungrateful.  I had owned her but about two months, during which time she had never been put to hard service or ill-treated.  I had engaged to give her the privilege to look herself a rich master, should she be discontented and besides had promised to free her in six years form the time I purchased her, provided she behaved well.

Any person who shall take her up and return, or secure her, so that I can obtain her, shall be entitled to the above reward and all reasonable charges.

If decoyed away, she may be offered for hire or sale and thus detected.  

Isaac Mitchell Albany [Albany Co. NY] May 26, 1807

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Ran Away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an apprentice lad, named Almeran Stephens, in the 20th year of his age, darkish complexion, eyes and hair, about 5 feet 7 inches in height.  Whoever will take up and return said runaway shall receive one cent reward.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said apprentice.  Cyrenus Clark, Otsego Village [Otsego Co, NY, June 3, 1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, June 11, 1807

News Item

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday the 30th day of May last an apprentice boy, by the name of Dudly Lewis, about fifteen years of age, hath black eyes, and light-colored hair, walks a little stooping; had on when he went away a Humbum shirt, and tow cloth frock and trousers.  Whoever will take up said apprentice boy, and deliver him to his master, shall have three cents reward and no charge paid by me.  Josiah H. Perkins, Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] June 5, 1807

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, June 25, 1807

Marriage

Married as Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday the 8th instant by Joel Thompson, Esq., Mr. John F. Fairchild, printer and stationer, to Miss Flavia Merrill, all of the same place.

"O happy they!  The happiest of their kind! /  Whom gentle stars unite, and in one fate / Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend.

Union News, Union, NY, July 4, 1874

Deaths

At his residence in Owego [Tioga Co. NY], on Wednesday night June 24 of paralysis, Dr. Ezekiel Daniels aged 65 years.

Owego Gazette, July 2, 1874:  Dr. E.B. Daniels died at his residence in this village [Owego] on Wednesday evening of last week. Dr. Daniels had been a resident of Owego for about fifteen years past and had gained an extended reputation as a surgeon, although incapacitated form practicing for some time previous to his decease.  His funeral services were held at his late residence, corner of Main and Church Streets, at four o'clock last Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.H. King officiating. The pall bearers were Drs. L.H. Allen, E.B. Phelps, A.E. Metcalfe, J.B. Benton, J.H. Arnold and C.L. Stiles.  His remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery [Owego, NY].

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During the storm Monday afternoon O.D. Beaman, a well-known and highly respected citizen was drowned in the Susquehanna River, nearly opposite the Water Works in that city.  The Times gives the following particulars:

It appears that Mr. Beaman, his son Frank, aged about 18, and Mr. A. Freeman, had been sailing on the river in the yacht "Aura," and discovering the heavy clouds in the west, they undertook to turn the craft around and at the same time lower the sail and make for the shore.  Some obstacle prevented the lowering of the sail in time to avoid the squall, and a violent gust of wind struck the boat sidewise and capsized it. For one or two minutes, the party endeavored to keep the boat righted, but at last finding it impossible, they abandoned the boat and attempted to reach the shore.  Mr. O.D. Beaman and Mr. Freeman swam away to the shore first, Frank following, he being the last to leave the boat.

The waves rolled heavily and appeared to be over the heads of all.  Frank and Mr. Freeman struggled on, regaining breath after each wave.  Finally, with great exertion, the two reached one of the log rafts near the shore and were saved.

Mr. Beaman was not so fortunate.  Spectators say that he seemed to be drawn down by the huge waves coming in contact with each other about eight or ten feet from the craft which he was trying to reach, and he was not seen again alive.  The body was recovered about two hours after the accident.

Union News, Union, NY, July 18, 1874

Marriages

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th of July 1874, by Rev. D.A. Shep0ard, Mr. Andrew J. Krise of Kenting, Pa. to Miss Lehella J. Gaskill of Owego, N.Y. [Tioga Co.].

At the M.E. Parsonage in Vestal [Broome Co. NY] June 24, 1874, by Rev. J.H. Santee, Mr. Watson Mason to Miss Alice R. Shaw, both of Union, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

Union News, Union, NY, July 25, 1874

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage in Vestal [Broome Co. NY] July 4th, 1874, by Rev. J.B. Santee, Mr. Lucius A. Mason of Tracy Creek [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Lydia E. Graves of Lisle, Ill.

At the residence of the bride's father, in Maine [Broome Co. NY] July 4, 1874, by Rev. J.N. Lee, Mr. Jabez C. Newell of Union [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Amanda M. Rhodes of Maine.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] July 17, 1874, by P.P. Rogers, Esq. Mr. Anthony D. Cooper and Miss Chloe M. Warner, both of Union [Broome Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 2, 1879

Marriages

McLAGEN - McNITT:  At the home of the bride in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 24th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. George H. McLagen to Miss Cassie E. McNitt all of Norwich.

ELLSWORTH - MATTESON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25th by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. Hector D. Ellsworth of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eva L. Matteson of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

LYON - DOOLITTLE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday, Sept. 24th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. George Lyon of West Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Myra Doolittle of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

WARREN - HOLCOMB:  Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  The evening of the 18th ult. ushered in one of those happy events, the contracting parties being Mr. Elisha M. Warren and Mrs. Julia M. Holcomb, well known and esteemed residents of this village.  Immediately after the ceremony by the Rev. D. N. Grummon, at the home of the bride, the happy couple took the westward bound train with the intention of making an extended tour throughout the Eastern States, visiting among the bride's friends.  While the best wishes go out form their many friends, the Times bespeaks for them a bright and happy future.  Times

Deaths

PAGE:  In Chicago, Sept. 25th after a painful illness of two years and eight months, Mrs. Elzina Page wife of George M. Page, Esq. aged 56 years and 7 months.  Her remains were brought to Earlville [Madison Co. NY] for interment.

HOTCHKISS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 22d, Sybil [Hotchkiss] wife of Loren Hotchkiss, aged 83 years.

FISK:  In Atchinson, Kansas, Sept. 14th, James V.B. Fisk aged 23 years, son of Horace Fisk, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

PAYNE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 21st Mrs. Ira Payne.

SWEET:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 19th, Mr. Albert Sweet aged 26 years.

LENDERSON:  In Brisben [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 28th Mrs. Mariah Lenderson aged 74 years.

CHAMPLIN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 19th Miss Emily Champlin aged 41 years.

REED:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Mr. Levi Reed aged 53 years.  

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JACKSON:  A man named John S. Jackson of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] committed suicide by cutting his throat with a butcher knife on Friday evening last.  He is represented as being in good circumstances financially and no reason cause is assigned for the act.

Since the above was in type, Mr. A. Nash, who resides at Gilbertsville, has kindly sent us the following particulars and also an account of the fatal accident on Saturday night:

On Friday morning of last week, John Jackson, a respected and well-to-do resident of this village, committed suicide by cutting his throat.  He left his house at about 9 o'clock for the seeming purpose of taking a walk about the yard and after having been absent for some time, his wife became alarmed and a search was made, his body being found at the rear of a shed on the premises with life extinct.  Indications are that he took a knife from the house and after deliberately grinding it on a stone nearby, proceeded to take his life.  Deceased had been ill and a great sufferer and from this only can a reason be found for his committing the deed.

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BEARDSLEY:  On the Saturday evening following, our citizens were again shocked, the body of a farmer, Chauncey Beardsley, an old resident of this town [Butternuts, Otsego Co. NY], having been found in the Butternut Creek, a short distance from this village.  The first indication of the accident was the return home of a horse and wagon used by the deceased in going from his farm to the village, a distance to 2-1/2 miles.  His son immediately started towards Gilbertsville and discovered the body of his father lying in the creek in about eighteen inches of water.  It is thought that the unfortunate man fell from his wagon and was stunned by the fall, or that he was intoxicated and unable to help himself.  He was about sixty years of age.  [d. 27 Sept. 1879, aged 63y]

HOWARD:  We are pained to announce the demise of Joseph Howard which occurred at his residence in the northeastern portion of the town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Saturday evening, the 13th ult. the result of gangrene in a diseased limb.  His funeral took place from his late residence the Monday following and was one of the largest gatherings which ever assembled in this town on a similar occasion. Deceased was fifty-seven years of age and was born and bred in this town.  Commencing life only with what nature gave him, by unwearied industry and careful management, he succeeded in amassing a competence.  Since obtaining his majority, he has not missed a single election and being a thorough Democrat, the Union was highly prized by himself and family. Though not a regular church attendant, he ever adhered to the golden rule in his intercourse with his fellow men.  He leaves a wife and two sons, Silas W. and Deforest.  His loss will be long and deeply mourned by his family, his relatives, and by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

RYAN:  Philip Ryan who was taken to the Utica Insane Asylum [Oneida Co. NY] some two or three months since, died at that institution Saturday the 20th and his remains were buried here [Saint Malachy Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

It is a matter of local interest that Col. Thomas Buforu of Owenton, Ky., who in March last shot and killed Judge Elliott of the Court of Appeals of that state because he had given an adverse decision in a lawsuit, for which crime he was tried and convicted of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to imprisonment for life -- is the same ruffian who some eight or ten years ago, struck Ulysses Turner, a brother of Dea. Lester Turner, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] upon the head with a cane - Mr. Turner being counsel opposed to him in a lawsuit - causing permanent injury and subsequent blindness.  Many of our citizens will remember the unfortunate gentleman, who visited his brother a few years since.  He died something like a year ago.

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

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 18, 1861

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. Philander Holmes to Miss Jennie E. Northup both of West Oneonta.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] at the hotel of Mr. Rarton on the 11th of Dec. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Joel Hubbard to Miss Charlotte Johnson, both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. G. Parsons, Mr. Erastus R. Green of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rosalia A. Turner of Oneonta.

News Item

Our Prisoners at Richmond

A letter from Col. Lee of the Massachusetts 18th Regiment dated Richmond Jail, Dec. 4th, describes the cell in which other hostages and himself are confined as small and very damp, the cold air drawing through the windows.  The hostages have to provide their own beds, the Government allowing them only two cotton coverlets to each bed.  They are forbidden to receive visitors and all communication with other prisoners denied them.  Col. Lee and Major Reave are well.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 6, 1879

Birth

Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Triplets were born to Mrs. Frank Maywho resides on Front Street early on Thursday morning last, all boys.  The first born died soon after its birth, but the others, with their mother, are doing well.

Deaths

We are informed that Willie Sampson, the oldest and only remaining son of Mrs. Joseph Sampson of Sumner, Cal., died last week.  The death of the others we mentioned last week.  Thus, all her children were taken away in a single month.

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Died, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], December 1,1879, Mrs. Mercy W. [Lyman] wife of Dr. E.S. Lyman, aged 65 years.

Mrs. Lyman was the youngest of the family of the late Dr. Asa and Sarah White.  Her parents were formerly from Vermont and came to this town in its earliest settlement, her father being the first physician permanently settled here, and his skill and success gave him a wide reputation.  Their children, all of whom survive Mrs. Lyman, are Richmond White, Mrs. Isabella Merrills, Dr. Devillo White, William C. White, Mrs. Lavinia Carrier and Mrs. Eunice A. Corbin.

Mrs. Lyman was born in this town [Sherburne] in July 1814 and married to Dr. E.S. Lyman in January 1836, and their married life has been one of marked felicity and reciprocal affection.  There were born to them four children.  The eldest, Dr. Francis R. Lyman, was a surgeon in the army in the late war and died in Washington, November 1862, laying his life on the altar of his country.  Fayette died in December 1851, when but 2 years of age.  William A. and Henry C. survive, the former a farmer and the latter a physician, both residing in this place.

Mrs. Lyman was a woman of sterling worth, endowed with a keen perception and well-balanced judgment.  Without ostentation or affectation, she was ever interested and engaged in contributing to the welfare of others, either by words or deeds.  During the war of the rebellion, she was among the foremost in the work of sending aid and comfort to the soldiers in the field and in all works of benevolence she performed her full share more as in the spirit of one who delighted in doing good rather than as one who labors from a sense of duty.  Possessed of a remarkably happy temperament, she had always a pleasant smile upon her countenance, indicating the serenity of heart within.  Many years since, she embraced the Universalist faith and the earnest, cheerful devotion with which she labored in its promotion evinced the intelligence with which she received its terms of salvation.  She united with the Church on its organization in this village last summer and her labors in its behalf and fidelity to its cause will ever be fondly cherished by the society from which she has been so suddenly called, and her expression upon her dying bed, "Universalism is a beautiful religion to live by and O, how much more beautiful to die by!"  will never be forgotten.

It seems hardly possible that she is gone.  She was taken ill on the evening of November 26th and expired on the Monday following.  Her illness was borne with fortitude and calmness.  When satisfied that the time of dissolution was near, she arranged for her departure without a ruffle of spirit, giving such directions as she thought necessary, leaving little messages for friends and speaking words of consolation to her husband and children and others who surrounded her, and as the spirit passed away a sweet smile of serene resignation rested upon her countenance.

The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon and there was a very large attendance.  the stores and business places generally were closed as a token of respect to the deceased.  Many of the physicians from adjoining towns were present, among whom where Drs. Avery, Beecher, Stuart and Brooks of Norwich; Drs. Beebe and Gardner, Hamilton; Dr. McFarland and Douglass, Oxford; Dr. Lewis, North Norwich; Drs. White and Wilcox, Earlville; Dr. Greene of Poolville; Dr. Church of Columbus. The fraternity acted as an escort to the remains to the grave. the services were conducted by Rev. D. Ballou; the sermon being founded on the text:  "Mary hath chosen the good part which shall never be taken away from her."  The discourse was a faithful delineation of the religious, social and domestic character of the deceased and an impressive tribute to her worth which met with a ready response in the hearts of the large audience, all of whom felt that in the death of Mrs. Lyman, an earnest friend, a faithful co-laborer in good works, and a true woman had gone out from among them.

Vital Records, Madison (1823) & Otsego (1873 & 1891) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 5, 1823

Marriages

Married in this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Elisha Whipple of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lucy Dryer.

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] ont he 27th ult. by C. Stebbisn, Esq. Mr. Silas Billings to Miss Abigail Freeborn.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, July 16, 1891

Birth

The latest arrival was a little girl to Fred Booth's early Sunday mo0rning.  It was very young and weighed 6-1/2 pounds.  when it opened its eyes, it looked surprised and the first thing it said was "the cigars on Papa Fred."

Marriage

Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY]:  Married in this place, July 4, by Rev. William Burnside, William Jester of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Mrs. Aberene Church of this place.  Mr. F. Gould of Oneonta presented the bride with a silver cake basket valued at $6.50.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 4, 1873

Marriage

May 27: At the M.E. parsonage in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Austin L. Wilson of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Ella A. Smith of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

May 26:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] Harvey Light aged 73 years.

This community was pained to learn by a telegram Thursday morning of the death of John Freiot which occurred Wednesday afternoon at about 5 o'clock near Murdoc's on the Beaverkil.  The deceased left Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Tuesday morning, in company with Mr. Brown, Philo Hoag, James Phillips and Stephen Seacord to be absent several days on a fishing excursion.  While standing upon the bank of a small creek in the vicinity of Murdoc's he was seen to fall.  His friends at once gathered about him, but the vital spark had fled.  It is believed that he died from an apoplectic fit.   Bainbridge Review

Colonel Robert Hughston of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], died at his residence last week. the Delaware Republican says of him:  "He was for many years a magistrate of his own town; one of the school superintendents of this county about thirty years since; twice elected County Clerk of this county, which office he left to take command of the Delaware Regiment (144th) on its organization.  He remained in the field about one year, when he was compelled to resign on account of ill health and has never regained his old-time vigor and endurance.  He was a man of good abilities, great cordiality and amiability of dispostiion and universally beloved by the community and a large acquaintance who will deeply feel his loss."

The Schenevus Monitor says:  Widow Northrup living is Westford [Otsego Co. NY] died from actual starvation last Tuesday night.  She persistently refused food for some ten or twelve days before she breathed her last. The deed is attributed to aberration of mind caused by old age and trouble.

Vital Records, Cortland County, NY (1849)

 McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY April 4, 1849

Marriage

In Lenox, Oneida Mission [Madison Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. D. Fancher, Mr. Ralph Waldo Hall son of Rev. Richard Hall of Castino, Maine, and Miss H.A.E. Buck daughter of Dr. P. Buck of Cortlandville, New York [Cortland Co.].

Deaths

On the 1st inst. Francis Marvin [Wilcox] son of A.V. P. and Nancy Wilcox, aged 4 years and 10 months.

Behold! a sweet and lovely child, / Which once so fair, serene and mild, / Has bid the world adieu! / No more it feels the pangs of death, / Or heaves the agonizing breath, / No tears its cheeks bedew.

Why then lament this sleeping clay, / Or mourn the separating day, / Since he is free from pain? / Yea, rather let us all prepare, / For portions that eternal are, / For this will be our gain.

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One of the most shocking suicides was committed in Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Mr. Nathaniel Horswell.  the circumstances connected with this case are of the most painful character. The testimony at the Postmortem examination was that the deceased had premeditated this act for several weeks; that the cause was dissatisfaction and anger with regard to the disposition which his father had made of the property.  Previous to the commission of this barbarous deed, he declared his intention to his wife, naming the minister whom he wished to officiate at his funeral and also the place where he desired to be buried. He has left a widow and seven children to contend with abject poverty and severe affliction.

We learn that a disease somewhat resembling in symptoms the cholera is raging to a considerable extent in the town of Camillus, in this county [Onondaga Co. NY].  Several persons have died from its effects within a few days.  Among them, Charles Laud, Esq. and a daughter of Sidney H. Cook aged 18.  Miss Cook it is dais was unwell only about four hours.  Onondaga Standard. [Mary Eliza Cook, d. 22 March 1849]

A son of J.W. Hunter of Corning [Steuben Co. NY], was burned to death on a raft, lying in the Chemung River, between Corning and Knoxville, on Saturday last.  He was engaged as cook on board the raft and it is supposed that he was sleeping on some straw in the cabin, which took fire from the stove.  Deceased was in his 17th year and had made a profession of religion only a few weeks since.  Chemung Democrat.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 12, 1849

Marriages

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. Mr. McDruell, of Freetown, Mr. Rockwell Wildman of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Laura Fish of Solon.

In Groton [Tompkins Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. S.H. Sacket, Mr. Albert G. Chapman and Miss Heles Woodruff both of Groton.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. Ezra S. Gallup, tutor in the Greek and the Latin languages in Cortland Academy, and Miss Mercy Ann Bates of the former place.

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. David Peas, Mr. Platt Peck of Solon [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Mary Ann Kinney of the former place.

Deaths

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Knox aged 87 years. [Nancy Morse Knox, wife of James Knox]

In Brooklyn, on the morning of the 23d ult. Mary Pomeroy Sherman wife of Mr. Byron Sherman, formerly of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] in the 22d year of her age.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] ont he 17 ult. Hamilton Abbot, son of Asa Abbot, aged 31 years.

In Cortland village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 1st inst. of consumption, Mrs. Stata S. [Bartlit] wife of Hon. William Bartlit, aged 57 years.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 19, 1849

Marriages

At the parsonage at Freetown Corners [Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev. O. McDowell, Mr. Lyman Homer of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY] and Mrs. Roxany Reynolds of the former place.

In Groten [Tompkins Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. William Downer, Mr. E.D. Griffin and Miss Mary Downey all of the above place.

In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. R. Persons, Mr. Levi P. Webster and  Miss Abby Freeman both of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

At his residence on East River, on the 7th inst. Mr. James Keep, aged 74 years.

Mr. Keep was among the earliest settlers in the town of Homer [Cortland Co. NY] and lived more than fifty years in the neighborhood where he died.  He was a sober, orderly and strictly virtuous citizen and in his life were exemplified many of the excellencies of the Christian character and he was a firm supporter of the Baptist denomination by his contributions and attendance on divine worship although he was never connected with the church as a member.

With Mr. Keep the name of his father's family has become extinct.  Mr. Jabez Keep Senior came into this town with a large family, among whom were several sons, but there is not a man descendant of the family left.  Cortland County Whig

In Cortland Village [Cortland Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mr. Asa Graves aged 46 years.

In this place [McGrawville, Cortland Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Helen [McGraw] daughter of Mareus and Eliza Y. McGraw, aged 1 year, 3 months and 21 days.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mr. Abram Mead.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, April 26, 1849

Marriages

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. A.H. Trow, Mr. John C. Tibbit of Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] and Miss Mercy Ann Gay of Solon.

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the same, Mr. Ambrose Allen and Miss L. Lidle all of Solon.

Death

In Hastings, Oswego Co. [NY] on the 15th inst. Fidelia Lavenia [Pierce] daughter of William S. Pierce, aged 4 years 7 months 5 days.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1821)

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

Death

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

News Items

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

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

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

Deaths

Died in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], On Thursday last, Major James Thompson, aged 59 years.  Major Thompson, in the beginning of the revolution, entered as a private into the first New York regiment, commanded by Colonel Van Schaick, and served faithfully in that regiment until the disbanding of the army at or near West Point in June 1783.  After the war Major Thompson settled in this town [Cherry Valley], where he has ever since resided; was soon honored with a commission in the militia and discharged the duties of his office like a good soldier.  He has reared a very numerous family and has ever been considered one foo our best citizens.  His probity always shone conspicuous and he scarcely ever had an enemy.  His death is universally deplored.

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

At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Joseph S. Lyman a member of the last Congress from this district.  Mr. Lyman was a native of Massachusetts; was a graduate of Dartmouth College and was much esteemed by his numerous friends.  He bore his last illness, which was protracted and distressing, with Christian fortitude and founded his hopes of a happy immortality on the merits and sufferings of his Redeemer, whom he had professed to love.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 17th inst. in a fit of apoplexy, David Ostrom, Esq. aged 65.  As there are few men in the county of Oneida who have been longer and more extensively known to their fellow citizens than Judge Ostrom, so there is probably no one who could have left behind him a memory more generally respected and esteemed than he has done.  His known integrity, his independence of sentiment, his unassuming manners and practical good sense were qualities which recommended him to the electors of Oneida as their representative in the state assembly for many years and qualified him for the seat which he sometime held in the court of common pleas of the county.  For a respectable period he has executed the duties of a magistrate in this village with great correctness and to universal acceptance.  Amidst all the public and private mutations of life which it was his fortune to witness, none of them ever affected those uniform features which marked his character, or distinguished that general sentiment of confidence and good will which was entertained towards him, even by those with whom he had the misfortune sometimes to differ on essential points.  In short, as he lived with the uninterrupted respect and kind regard of his fellow citizens, he has departed followed by their unaffected regrets at his sudden exit.

At Charleston, on the 11th Feb. last in the 85th year of his age, Capt. John Johnson a native of the city of New York, but for upwards of 48 years last past, a resident of the former place.  At the period when the American Colonials had resolved to resist the oppressive and unconstitutional measures of the British ministry, Mr. Johnson was one of those who first boldly stood forward in the cause of his country.  He raised a company almost entirely from his private resources, of which he received the command and immediately joined the Continental Line.  He fought by the side and under the eye of "Washington" and was not only the companion in arms of that great and good man but was for some years in habits of intimacy and friendship with him.  During the whole period of the revolutionary struggle, he continued in the army, a brave, active, zealous and enterprising officer.  When the war was ended, and when "sweet peace" had brought among other blessings in her train, liberty and independence to his native land, Captain Johnson sheathed his sword, and betook himself to the habits and pursuits of domestic life and both by his precept and example has had the consolation of seeing reared up a large and respectable family in the paths of religion, virtue and moral integrity.  As had been noticed, that he was a brave soldier in the cause of his country in the days of his youth, he was also a soldier in the cause of the cross and in his last days, he could with a well grounded triumph, exclaim with the apostle Paul " I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day."

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From the Columbus (Ohio) Gazette

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

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

Vital Records, Delaware (1835) & Chenango (1876) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 1, 1835

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th of March, Edwin R. [Millard] youngest son of William Aillard in the 3d year of his age.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], on the 24th ult.  Mrs. Isabella Pike consort of Mr. Cornelius Pike, and daughter of the late William Moscript, aged 24 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 8, 1835

Married

In this town on the 25th ult by Elder Jones, Mr. Alonzo Mallory to Miss Sally Valentine.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mrs. Prudence Hall consort of the late Adam Hall, aged about 60 years.

Died, in this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the morning of the 29th ult. Simon Crane, a Revolutionary pensioner, in the 80th year of his age.  Mr. Crane removed to this country shortly after the war terminated in which he had taken an active and efficient part and has for more than forty years been a resident of this county.  He was one of four brothers, all of whom with their father, were either in the French or Revolutionary wars, one brother was killed in the former and another in the latter war. the other and only surviving member of the family we understand resides in the western part of this state and is also a pensioner.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 29, 1835

Marriage

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 24th inst. by the Rev. Elbert Osborn, Mr. Charles Stoddard to Miss Caroline Newton both of Delhi.

Deaths

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th ult., Solomon Palmer a pensioner of the Revolution, in the 85th year of his age.

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Mrs. Molly Humphrey in the 87th year of her age.

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, September 2, 1876

Marriage

MOORE - WRENCH:  In this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] Aug 26th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Edwin Moore of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ursula Wrench of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

A sad accident occurred at Campville [Tioga Co. NY] yesterday morning. A boy name Bond about twelve years of age, engaged in distributing advertising bills about the country, left the accommodation train at Campville on Saturday evening and remined in the place overnight.  On Sunday morning he stopped at the residence of Mr. Haner, who lives on a farm belonging to Mr. E. Van Tuyl of this city, just west of Campville.  Picking up a revolver which was lying near him, he began carelessly fooling with it, when it suddenly went off, the ball entering the head of Mr. Haner's little boy just below the eye.  Mr. Haner telegraphed to Owego for a physician at once, but the child died in about twenty minutes after the accident. The deceased boy was two years of age and an only child.  The boy at whose hands the accident occurred says that his father is a shoemaker living in Susquehanna.  An account was telegraphed to the father and the boy is under arrest.  The affair caused great excitement at Campville, but was undoubtedly an accident.

News Item

Last Saturday forenoon, a very long funeral procession was on the valley road, and the driver of the fourth or fifth carriage gave the side of a hay stack a cut with his whip.  Immediately hundreds of hornets swarmed out of that stack and attacked the horses and men and women furiously.  He had cut their nest.  Many horses reared, plunged forward, pranced, tried to run, but the hill just before them soon tuckered them out. The men and women fought the hornets with fans, handkerchiefs, parasols and hats, nearly all the distance to the cemetery.  A few were stung and there was some screeching and would have been more but for the sense of decorum due the solemn occasion.  It is a wonder to everybody in the procession that no accident occurred.  With all the rearing and dashing of the horses, not even a buggy tipped over.  There is no doubt, however, that if the hill had not been so near, serious accidents would have occurred, as it was, the driver had the good sense to let his team try the hill when they started off on being stung. and the drivers behind him followed his example.  No funeral procession ever went up a hill as that one did, we venture to say.

Vital Records, Broome (1837) & Chenango (1847) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 7, 1837

Marriage

Married, In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Row, Mr. Henry Allard to Miss Rhoda Newton, both of Conklin.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 14, 1837

Marriages

Married in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Starkweather, Mr. Sidney Mayhnew, merchant, of Montgomery, Alabama, to Miss Rosalinda S. Wood, daughter of the late John Wood, Esq. of Boston.

At Fair Port, Chemung County [NY] on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Vogle, Mr. E.S. Hart, Merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Angelina [Underhill] daughter of Charles Underhill, Esq.

Deaths

Died at Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, on the 18th ult. Mrs. Delclutha [Randall] wife of Mr. Peres Randall, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY], aged 32 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Monday last, David [Woolsey] son of Mr. Asbury Woolsey, aged 2 years and 7 months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 28, 1837

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday, the 22d inst., Mr. William H. Pratt, aged 29 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 3, 1847

Marriage

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by Elder Chamberlin, Mr. Reeve D. Guile to Miss Rosepha Rowley, all of that place.

Death

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult. very suddenly of inflammation of the brain, Theodore H. [Church] son of William Church, Esq. aged 8 years, 4 months and 15 days.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of the 15th inst., by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Asher C. Scott to Miss Mary A. Dixon, all of Norwich.

At Earlville [Madison Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mr. John Pierce, 2d. Esq. of Truxton, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Ester Waters of the former place.

At Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. in Friends Meeting, Mr. James R. [Boss] son of Benjamin Boss to Miss Alice [Knowles] daughter of Henry Knowles, all of that place.

At Oak Hill, Durham, Greene Co. [NY], on the 3d inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Cornelius H. VanBuren, Esq. of Kingston, Ulster Col. [NY] to Miss Nancy Roggen, of the former place.

At Plaster ville [Chenango Co. NY], on the 13th inst. by the Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. William Perkins of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Maria Perkins of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday morning the 19th inst., Mrs. Nancy Griffing, wife of David Griffing, aged 49 years.

In the death of this amiable and pious lady, the community in which she lived, not less than her family and connections, haver sustained an irreparable loss.  Benevolent, unassuming and kind, she was universally esteemed by all who knew her, and her death will be as universally deplored.  As a wife, she was devoted and affectionate; as a mother, loving, indulgent and faithful; as a member of the Church, she was exemplary and devout in the discharge of her religious duties and died in the undoubting hope of happiness hereafter.  Norwich Journal

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last of inflammation of lungs, Cornelia [Lettington] daughter of Horace and Hannah Lettington, aged 4 yrs. and 10 months.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday evening, the 12th inst., Ellen [Stocking] daughter of the Rev. Mr. Stocking, aged 5 years.

At North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. of Consumption, Miss Catharine M. Merritt, daughter of Ammon Merritt, aged 22 years.

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult. after a few hours' illness, Mrs. Ruth Tracy, relict of the late Uri Tracy. The deceased was born at Oxford, Worcester Co., Mass., on the 8th Dec. 1775.  She was the daughter of Gen. Benjamin Hovey, extensively known as one of the original proprietors of this town, who removed to the valley of the Susquehanna soon after the close of the revolutionary struggle, and came from thence to Oxford in 1791.  On the 28th Aug. 1793, Miss Hovey was married to Uri Tracy, who died about 8 years since, having filled several stations of public trust, as Clerk and First Judge of Chenango Co. for six years and Representative in the general councils of the nation.  Oxford Times

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mary Charlotte [Byran] daughter of Reuben E. Byran, aged 2 yrs 1 month and 21 days.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1 847

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Daniel Teel of New Hartford Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine a. Parker of this place [Norwich].

Death

At Matamoros, in Mexico, in January 1847, Lyman S. Redfield son of Pardon Redfield of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 25 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1823) & Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 4, 1823

Marriage

Married in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday evening last by the Rev'd John Smith, Mr. Anson Richardson to Miss Harriet Todd, Daughter of Lemuel Todd, Esq.

Death

Died at Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 21st ult. after a short but very severe illness, Mr. George Webster, bookseller and one of the editors and proprietors of the Albany Gazette and Daily Advertiser in the 61st year of his age.  He has left a large family to whom his death will be an irreparable loss and a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by whom his memory will long be cherished and respected.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 11, 1823

Marriage

Married in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. Nathaniel Bowles to Mrs. Fanny Piper both of that place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 18, 1823

Deaths

Died suddenly at his residence in Danube, Herkimer County [NY] on Wednesday last, Richard Van Horne Esq.

 The deceased has frequently been a member of our state Legislature and was also a member of the late convention.  He has left a disconsolate wife and a numerous family of children to deplore his sudden exit.  His character for probity was above reproach; and his death will be a source of great regret to his numerous friends and relatives.

Died at St. Augustine, Florida, 20th of February last, Mr. Peter Waldo, aged 17 years, son of Mr. Ozias Waldo, formerly of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].  He has left to mourn his loss numerous connections, who, with all his acquaintance knew how to appreciate his worth.  His pious life for the last two years was such as to secure the hope, with his friends, that he is now sitting in Heaven among the Saints, who will sing an eternal Hallelujah to the Lamb that liveth forever.

News Item

ELOPEMENT: Whereas my wife Anna [Tobey] has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause of provocation.  This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  David Tobey, Sen. Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NHY] March 15, 1823

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 25, 1823

Marriages

At Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday evening the 16th inst. by John Jones, Esq. Maj. Benjamin Tuckerman to Mrs. Polly Jones, all of the former place.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Alonzo Welton, Mr. Charles Walradt of Bowmans Creek to Miss Caty Putnam, daughter of Aaron D. P:utnam.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 8, 1880

Marriages

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Fred Grover to Miss Emily Landers, both of Afton.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 30th, by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Mr. L. Newkirk and Miss A.A. Norris.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Rial Lawton of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Franklin of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 31st, by Rev. E. Baynrd Smith, at the residence of Hon. John F. Hubbard, George S. Lincoln and Miss Annie Doyle all of Norwich.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Mr. Robinson R. Coopley of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Camilla Underwood of Bainbridge.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. Charles W. Webb and Miss Jessie L. Bradley all of Guilford.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 30th, Dr. Horatio K. Bellows, aged 56 years.  Brother-in-law of William Mosher of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

On the 24th of January 1879, while engaged in his office with patients who had called to consult him, Dr. Bellows was suddenly stricken with congestion of the base of the brain. since that time, now more than fourteen months, he has been a helpless invalid, most of the time deprived of reason.  On Monday evening of this week he was seized with convulsions which lasted most of the night but abated in severity towards morning.  He sank rapidly, however, and it was apparent to all who attended him that his end was nigh.  At Twenty minutes past eleven o'clock Tuesday morning, surrounded by his loving family and friends, he expired.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 25th, Mr. I. Randall Gibson, aged 27 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 29th, Mr. Samuel H. Palmer aged 68 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Mr. James Skahan aged 55 years.

In New York City, March 27th, Miss Martha Smith daughter of Mr. John Smith of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] in the 22d year of her age.

In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] March 27th, Mrs. Catharine M. [Blanding] wife of Franklin Blanding, aged 28 years, 8 months and 25 days.

In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, of old age, Rev. Joseph H. Chamberlain, aged 80 years.

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY: Death has snatched suddenly from our midst a well known citizen, Stillman Pike who met his f ate in a sad way on Tuesday last. Deceased was prescribing for a sick horse, said to be poisoned, and received on a slight scratch of the hand some of the saliva from the animal, which caused a sore diseasing the whole arm, when, penetrating the organs of his body, death quickly ensued. the funeral was attended from the residence of D.B. Pike on Wednesday.

Smithville, Chenango Co. NY:  We regret to announce the death of Miss Mattie Smith which occurred on New York City, Saturday evening, Mar. 27. She had been a patient sufferer for the past two years.  Last December she went to New York for treatment where she remained until her death.  Her remains were brought here for burial, which took place last Tuesday.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 21, 1879

Marriages

GRAHAM - GRISWOLD:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Nov. 13th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Charles Graham of Afton to Miss Frank Griswold of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

ATHERTON - ISABLE:  By Rev. Scott at Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, 1879, Mr. Silas Atherton to Miss Loni Isable, all of Holmesville.

Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY:  We have the pleasure of recording the marriage of Thomas H. Lloyd to Mary A. Lloyd, adopted daughter of the bridegroom's father; Rev. H. Robertson officiating.  The wedding was a quiet one but thoroughly enjoyed by those that were there.  Ye correspondent was the happy recipient of some of the wedding cake.

Deaths

WILKINS:  Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  David Wilkins after a few days' illness, died at the residence of Mr. Lyman L. Wilkins, on Monday night last, at the advanced age of 82 years.  The funeral was held at the house on Wednesday, and the remains were deposited in the cemetery at North Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

TORREY: About half past four on Thursday last, Eddie Torrey, aged about 17, son of Tracy Torrey, while hunting near Peter Wiles', one mile this [side] of "Texas" in attempting to climb a fence, fell, causing his gun to be discharged, the load penetrating his right leg between the hip and knee, and lodging in his left.  He managed to drag himself by his hands about twelve rods to the road, where he was found about 7 o'clock.  He was immediately carried to Peter Wiles's and physicians brought as soon as possible.  He died about 11 o'clock.  Otselic Valley Register

News Items

The rumors afloat that Myron A. Buel's body had been dug up and sold to a medical college in Albany is absolutely false.  There is only a dissatisfaction on the part of his relatives that he was buried in the family burial lot.  They wanted to have him buried in the potter's field.

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Trial of Fred Jackson

It is so long since the murder for which Jackson is now being tried at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] happened, that many of our readers have probably forgotten the particulars and we, therefore, publish a recapitulation of the case:

The accused, Frederick D. Jackson, is a mulatto, twenty-three years of age, and resided with his mother, Mrs. Sylvia J. Jackson, widow of Henry Jackson in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  She was a much-respected mulatto woman, residing in her own house in the west part of the village and worked at washing and house cleaning.  Fred was at the time employed in a livery stable in the village.  About half past eight o'clock on the morning of the 15th of February last, the near neighbors were summoned to the house by a message from Fred who "thought his mother was dead."  The body of Mrs. Jackson was found lying on a bed off from the kitchen and Fred was sitting in a chair near a trap door leading to the cellar, which was open and blood spots upon the floor.  In answer to questions put to him, he stated in substance that about eight o'clock that morning his mother had a bad spell with her heart and went down cellar to get some cider. He heard her say "Oh Fred!" and went to her when he found she had fallen down cellar.  He went down and picked her up and had got part way up the stairs when he fainted and fell back with her in his arms.  He brought her up and put her on the bed, then went out and called to someone in the street, who notified the neighbors. The women who assisted in laying out the corpse noticed severe bruises about the head and arms, the right arm being broken at the wrist and fingers of the left hand broken.

A jury was summoned and the inquest closed at twelve o'clock on Sunday night, and after two hours a majority of the jury signed a verdict finding Fred guilty of murder, but three of the jury did not concur in the finding, yet were of the opinion that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant the holding of the prisoner for jail, where he has since remained, apparently indifferent about the matter and maintaining perfect silence.

District Attorney Church assisted by McGeorge Bundy of Oxford and the prisoner defended by James W. Glover of Oxford and E.H. Prindle of Norwich.  The District Attorney in the faithful discharge of his duty has spared no efforts to collect evidence in the case.  Large photographs of the various rooms and cellar in the house where the mother and son resided have been taken and maps prepared and blood found upon the premises has been subjected to a chemical analysis by an expert to determine by microscopic tests whether or not it is human blood.

Later:  The trial came to a close at Norwich Wednesday evening, Hon. E.H. Prindle summed up the case.  He said the prisoner did not go upon the stand because he was not competent, physically, but if he were he could only repeat his former evidence before the coroner, which was that his mother fell down stairs.  Nothing positive has been proved against him.  Mr. Prindle went over the evidence and argued that it was more probable that the wounds upon the head were made by falling down stairs than that they were made with the pick handle. At 2:45 o'clock District Attorney Church began his summing up for the people.  And at 4.45 o'clock Judge Martin began his charge to the jury.

At 5:30 o'clock the jury retired and returned about 9 o'clock with a verdict of murder in the second degree.

Vital Records, Otsego (1861) & Madison (1867) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 11, 1861

Deaths

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 5th, after a short illness Deacon Lagranderson Peck aged 63 years.  He was truly an honest man and consistent Christian and died in the full triumph of living faith.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Sunday evening, the 8th inst., Catharine Jane [Bennett] wife of Mr. David Bennett, aged 39 years.

In Westmoreland, Oneida County [NY] on the 23d of Nov. Marcia M. [Littlejohn] wife of Tilly Littlejohn, aged 54 years formerly of Otsego [Chenango Co. NY].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 1st, after an illness of only three hours of disease of the heart, Mr. Peter Frink in the 64th year of his age.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 17th, Laura Amanda [Vandervoort] daughter of William N. and Flora Vandervoort, aged 3 years and 7 months.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 21st, Arthur H. [Arnts] son of Robert and Catherine Arnts, aged 2 years.

We learn from the papers that J.H. Mason, formerly member of the Burnside Guard, and who enlisted into the 43d Regiment N.Y.S. Volunteers, and was a member of Capt. Griffin's company, died in the hospital at Georgetown, Va. on the 6th inst.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, March 9, 1867

Marriages

HIGINBOTHAM - KOHLAMER:  In Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], at the residence of Harvey Huyck, Esq. on the 6th inst. by Rev. LO.P. Hill, Mr. L.C. Higinbotham  of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Mary A. Kohlamer of Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY].

BRADLEY - BRAINARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb.  24, by Rev. Mr. Curtis, Mr. George H. Bradley of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lydia A. Brainard of Poolville [Madison Co. NY].

HERRINGTON - BALIS: In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 27, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. H. Nilen Herrington to Miss Henrietta T. Balis, all of Stockbridge.

SEABROOK - VANSLYKE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 28, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. Frank Seabrook of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Emma E. Vanslyke of Oneida.

SHARP - SMITH:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 16, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Eugene Sharp to Miss Ella Smith both of Pierceville [Madison Co. NY].

WHITE - BREWER:  On Feb. -7, by Rev. Thomas McClenthan, Mr. John A. White of Ripon, Wis. to Miss Cordella A. Brewer of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

HENRY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 7th, Maxwell B. Henry son of G.W. Henry, of congestion of the brain, aged 16 years.  The funeral will be held int he Baptist Church tomorrow (Sunday at 2 o'clock P.M.

NEY:  March 2d at the hour of her daughter, Mrs. J. Evingham, South Onondaga [Onondaga Co. NY], Huldah Ney relict of the late Jonathan Ney of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY], aged 78 years.

DANFORTH:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 4 of consumption, Mrs. Jennie [Danforth] wife of Silas Danforth, aged 26 years.

GALVIN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 25, of typhoid fever, Miss Lizzie Galvin aged 15 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 25, Malinda [Williams] wife of E.S. Williams, aged 65 years.

PARDOE:  In Eaton village [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 4, Hester Ann [Pardoe] wife of Cass Pardoe, aged 89 years.  She fell asleep in the hope of a blessed immortality.

BARNES:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Feb. 28, Annie E. [Barnes] only daughter of Allen and Mary Elizabeth Barnes, aged 7 years.  Her remains were taken to Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] for interment.

PELTON:  In Franklin, Penn. Feb. 23, Kate Abell wife of William Tilden Pelton of New Lebanon, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] and daughter of Rev. James Abell of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

HURLBURT:  In Waterford, Wisconsin, after a short illness, Mr. Levi Hurlburt formerly of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] aged 64 years.  Thus, has passed to a brighter home a good man who will long be mourned and missed by a large circle of relatives and friends.  

INGLES:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY] March 7, Mr. James Ingles aged 85 years.,

ARMITAGE:  Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  Mrs. William Armitage was conveyed to her last resting place last Friday, followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Surely a mother in Israel has fallen.  The deceased was the respected mother of William S. Armitage of your village. [Rosina Armitage, d. 28 Feb. 1867, aged 77y, buried Verona Cemetery]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1807)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 7, 1807

Death

Died at Norwich (England), Sarah Rickwood aged 49.  For the last six years of her existence, this poor woman supported with admirable fortitude the complicated miseries of one of the most enormous cases of dropsy on record.  In the course of about 50 months, she was tapped 38 times and discharged 450 gallons of fluid, weighing 466 pounds. The greatest quantity discharged at one operation measured 111 gallons and weighed 153 lbs.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 14, 1807

Deaths

Died in North Carolina, Mr. Samuel Dalton aged 115 years. He had never lost his appetite by indisposition a single hour.  He was but once married and there are now living upwards of six hundred of his offspring.  The Dysentery terminated his life suddenly.

At New ork, on the 25th ult. Mr. Hugh Gaine in the 81st year of his age.

News Item

For Sale

A black woman who understands all kinds of work in a country house and kitchen; is capable and willing' has no bad qualities; is about 29 years of age.  For terms, which will be reasonable, and other particulars, enquire at the printer.  March 4, 1807.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 21, 1807

Death

Died of a pleurisy at Marcellus [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 24th March, Mrs. Diana Atwater.  She died exactly eleven months from the day she was married and it was exactly eighteen years from the day she was born to the day she was buried.  An infant, which died a few days before her, was buried with her in the same grave. Her death has disappointed the fondest hopes and most sanguine expectation of her husband, parents, connections and friends. Through life she was remarkably cheerful and her cheerfulness and composure of mind did not in the least forsake her in sickness, nor even in death. The King of Terrors had no terrors for her.  Perfectly rational and fully sensible of her approaching dissolution, she comforted her husband, parents, brothers and sisters in their affliction. With a seraphic smile on her countenance and the most endearing expressions on her tongue, she took her ring from her finger and put it on her husband's and bid him keep it in remembrance of her.  She then bid her husband, parents, brothers and sisters, an affectionate and final adieu.  Soon afterwards with her faltering and dying voice, she sang her following verse and at the conclusion said "Amen."

"Jesus to thy dear, faithful hand / My naked soul I trust, / And my flesh waits for thy command / To drop into my dust."

After having sung this, her strength being nearly exhausted, she said little or nothing, but in peace yielded up her soul into the hands of her "dear Saviour," with whom we hope she will dwell thro' eternity.  It so happened that all the neighboring clergymen were absent and her husband had the fortitude to preach her funeral sermon himself.  This preaching (as he observed on the mournful occasion) his own funeral sermon to a very large, attentive and deeply affected audience from Job 30th, 23d verse

"Safe on her welfare all my pleasures hung / Her smiles could all my pains control / Her soul was made of softness and her tongue / Was soft and gentle as her soul."

"She was my guide, my friend, my earthly all / Love grew with every waning moon, / Had Heaven a length of years delay'd its call / Still I had thought it call'd too soon."

"But peace my sorrows, nor with murmuring voice/ Dare to accuse Heaven's high decree, / She was first ripe for everlasting joys, / Diana wait above for me."

News Item

Caution:  Whereas Prudence [Bowman], my wife, has left my bed and board and has behaved in an unbecoming manner, this is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting the said Prudence on my account as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Jacob Bowman, Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] May 16, 1807

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 25, 1879

Deaths

Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Ida Brown Quincy occurred from her father's residence on Thursday last.  She was the daughter of Samuel Brown, Esq. and was married to the Rev.  Mr. Quincy of Morris [Otsego Co. NY], in June last. She presided a few short weeks when she was stricken with fever.  Her mother took her darling home, thinking to nurse her back to health, but loving care could not save her life.  She was buried in her bridal dress, and a shadow has fallen upon the entire community who are so forcibly reminded that in the "Midst of life we are in death."  All deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Very interesting yet solemn and impressive services were held in the Union church on Sunday last in memory of the late Daniel Bullock.  Rev. Dawley, Baptist pastor, very kindly took up his appointment and assisted in the exercises.  Quite a number of clergymen were present from abroad, many of whom were personally acquainted with the deceased during his long life of active work in the ministry.  There were Revs. L.H. king, from New York; W.G. Queal, of Plymouth Settlement; Hartwell of Binghamton; and C.C. Williams, formerly pastor of King's Settlement.  Three gentlemen and two ladies unacquainted with the sweet strains of music, lent their assistance in that important part of the devotions in the morning.  The sermon was delivered by Rev. King, who in closing dwelt at some length upon his own personal knowledge of the deceased and what he had gained from others.  He was followed by Rev. Hartwell, Queal and Williams, in some very appropriate and feeling reminiscences, attesting to the zeal and earnestness of the deceased as a pastor and the esteem and veneration in which he was held by his associates in the ministry.  Rev. Hartwell preached in the evening a discourse upon the "Resurrection of the body," and was followed by a brother of the deceased, in an earnest exhortation.  The church was very tastefully draped in mourning.

News Item

A very happy and pleasant reunion of the Winsor family took place Tuesday the 16th inst. at the residence of G.H. Winsor of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].  The first reunion of this family occurred in January 1862 on the eve of the enlistment of Samuel Winsor, one of the brothers, in the Union army, a soldier of which he died in 1863.  The reunions have been kept up since that time by the surviving members of the family.  Those present on this occasion were Ziba Winsor, Norwich; George H. Winsor, Bainbridge; Epp Winsor, Guilford; Otis Winsor, Greene; Mrs. Roxana Bowen, Norwich; Mrs. David Wescott, Utica.  The eldest one present is 69 years old and the young one 51 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 15, 1879

News Item

It is authoritatively stated that Myron A. Buell who is to be hanged today (Friday) in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] for the murder of Catharine M. Richards, has made a confession to his religious attendant, Rev. W.M. Hiller, who will make it public after the execution.  Buell also confessed to the burning of his father's barn three or four years ago. The confession will be a solution of the mystery in the minds of many who were inclined to believe him innocent and feared he was suffering wrongfully.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 22, 1879

Marriages

A number of the friends of George W. Miller and wife gathered at their residence on Monday evening to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their wedding. they received numerous articles of wood, besides an elegant chair from their friends present.  A very agreeable time was enjoyed by all.

Mr. Frank M. Spooner editor of this paper, and Miss Dennie M. Brown were united in marriage by Rev. James H. Mmessenger at the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday evening, Nov. 12.  The wedding was very quiet and unpretentious, only a few of the nearest relatives and friends being present, but the good fortunes of the occasion were agreeable participated in by the whole company, making it one of the pleasantest of occasions. They were congratulated and complimented by their friends, and most kindly remembered by neat and appropriate presents. In entering this new sphere of life, Mr. Spooner and his young bride have the good wishes and Godspeed of the remainder of the Courier, force.  Brookfield Courier

Deaths

The remains of Buell, the murderer, who has hung in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last, which were buried in the family lot in the cemetery at Clarksville, Otsego County [NY] have been stolen.  A dispatch to the Utica Herald on Monday says the robbers got possession of the body during the night, enclosed them so as to avoid detection, and they were shipped to Albany on the 6 A.M. coal train.

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Robert Gibson an old and respected citizen residing in the Southeastern part of this town, was stricken down and died from heart disease at a moment's notice on Sunday evening last.  He had attended church and other duties through the day and appeared as well as usual.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 29, 1879

Marriage

COLE - CHESEBRO:  At the Free Baptist church in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26, 1879, by Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Francis J. Cole and Miss Anna M. Chesebro, both of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SALEY:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 8, 1879, Mrs. Marinda Saley aged 70 years and 8 months.

SAMPSON:  In Sumner, Kern Co., Cal. Nov. 5th, 1879, Harry [Sampson] aged 11 years and Clyde [Sampson] aged 7 years, sons of Joseph and Elsie Sampson.

Mrs. Sampson is a sister of Mrs. Thomas Carpenter of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], who it will be remembered, in company with her son, Harry, made a pleasant visit with Mrs. Caprenter last summer.

Vital Records, Otsego (1821) & Cortland (1849) Counties, NY

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

Marriages 

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

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

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

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 13, 1821

Death

Died in this village [Waterloo, Seneca Co., NY], on Tuesday last, Mr. David Miller (or Milner) of Geneva, [Ontario/Seneca Co. NY] aged 57, a native of England.  He was frequently in the habit of making Epitaphs on any and every person he chose or who requested him to do.  The following is said to be one which he composed on himself, a short time previous to his decease. [He was sexton of the village for a number of years.]

David Miller [or Milner] here is laid; / His work's done - his debts are paid: / He was a useful man in his station, / Being gravedigger by occupation. / But since he's dead, let's rejoice at his fall, / For if he had liv'd, he'd have buried us all.  [The Long Island Farmer, Jamica, NY, Feb. 22, 1821]

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, Feb. 20, 1821

Six Cents Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an indented apprentice boy, name Herrick Reed, aged 18 years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway, on penalty of the law.  Henry Stansel, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 30, 1821.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 1, 1849

Marriage

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th ult by Rev. J.B. B....., Mr. Peter D. Ham of New York and Miss Hannah L. Smith of Homer [Cortland Co. NY]

Death

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], Feb 24th, 1849, departed this life in the peaceful hope of a blessed resurrection.  Mr. Stephen Potter, aged 71 years.  In him was exhibited another evidence of the triumph of Christianity over suffering; for it was through much tribulation he was fitted for the better inheritance.  About 60 years he enjoyed almost uninterrupted health and was a man of very active habits.  For ten years he has been unable to labor and for 15 months previous to his death he had been perfectly helpless.  A subject of asthma, diabetes and paralysis, a complication of disease, producing great and constant physical sufferings.

He was a warm-hearted friend, a kind parent, an obliging neighbor, benevolent and faithful in the church, of which he was one of its earliest members, an example of honesty and industry, and although dead, will yet live in the esteem and be venerated by all who knew him, and especially for the few pioneers in the settlement of this county, who yet survive him.

He has left a numerous circle of relatives to mourn his departure and among them the aged companion of his youth with whom he has lived more than half a century.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 8, 1849

Death

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the morning of the 4th inst. Mrs. Dorcas Cowles consort of Russel Cowles, in the 63d year of her age.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 22, 1849

Deaths

At his residence in Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 6th inst. at 12 o'clock, Mr. Elihu Holland Esq. aged 80 years and 6 days.

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], on Monday evening last of apoplexy, Mrs. Mary Chapin aged 73 years.

Mrs. Chapin was one of the first settlers in this section of the country, and after witnessing the changes and improvements that have been rapidly progressing around her for so many years, she has come down thus suddenly to her grave, much respected by her numerous acquaintances and we have good reason to believe is enjoying the society of the blessed in that upper and better world.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 29, 1849

Marriage

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by Rev. A. Kelsey, Mr. William H. Lee to Miss Angeline B. Sweet both of McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY].