Obituaries (November 23)

Frank H. Smith

Chenango Union, January 21, 1876

In Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 17th, of small pox, Mr. Frank H. Smith, aged 22 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  The announcement of the death of young Smith, which was received by his father, C.A. Smith, Esq., of this place, on Monday evening last, caused a feeling of sadness among the relatives and friends of the deceased.  He will be remembered as a former resident of this village, and a genial companion and warm-hearted friend.  In the summer of 1874 he married Miss Jennie Milner, of this village, and soon afterwards removed to Ohio. At the time of his death he was employed in a clothing house in Cincinnati.  His friends have received no particulars of his death, with the exception of the dispatch received on Monday evening from Mr Thomas G. Harron, of Cincinnati.  His brother, John Smith, left on Tuesday morning, and will accompany the stricken widow to the home at her friends in this village.

Jacob Schorn

Chenango Union, January 21, 1876

In St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 10th, of paralysis of the brain, Mr. Jacob Schorn, son of S. Joseph Schorn, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 27 years.  Deceased will be remembered by a large circle of acquaintances in this vicinity as an estimable young man, and his early death will be sincerely mourned. The St. Paul Dispatch of the 10th inst., makes the following mention of his death:

"Jacob Schorn, a tobacconist at No. 74 West Third Street, died this morning of paralysis of the brain.  Mr. B. was born in Cologne, Prussia; came to this country in 1857, became a citizen of St. Paul in 1868.  Married a daughter of J.S. Phillsbrook, Esq. of Minneapolis.  Has been sick for nine weeks and leaves a wife and three children.  Funeral tomorrow and the body taken to Minneapolis.  Mr. Schorn was a good man, a member of the German Society amiable in the business walks of life, a kind friend and a devoted husband."

Ira P. Rich

Chenango Union, January 13, 1876

RICH:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, 1875,  Mr. Ira P. Rich, aged 65 years, 10 months and 19 days.

If life is only a preparation for death, and that preparation consists in living uprightly, and leaving behind an unspotted character, then the subject of this memoir did not live in vain.  Ira P. Rich was born in Worcester county, Massachusetts, February 9, 1810.  When he was only a year old, his parents moved to South New Berlin, in this County, and purchased the farm south of Ambler's Settlement.  Here his father lived and died, and here he grew up from childhood, and passed his entire life.  In 1841 he married Fannie F. Freeman, of Cooperstown, Otsego County.  Five children were the fruit of this union, two sons and three daughters.  Two of the daughters died before the age of womanhood; his wife died in 1864; and the remaining three children - Palmer C., Ransom and Angelia E., still live together in possession of and occupying the homestead their grandfather purchased over sixty years ago.  Thurs far nothing has separated the family but death.

Mr. Rich was highly esteemed in the community, as a Christian, upright and benevolent man.  He was particularly a friend to the poor, and pecuniary assistance from him was never sought in vain.  As a public officer, he had the confidence of all who knew him.  All objects of public interest received his attention and support.  He met nothing with brawling opposition, but everything like ostentation and parade he shunned with instinctive abhorrence.  All his acts had the charm of simplicity, and his words the merit of truth.  He will ever be remembered by his fellow townsmen as a men who was always faithful to his responsibilities, and true to his public trusts.  He was a man of but few words, but modest and unassuming in all his actions and bearings, yet he imposed no restraint on the sociality of those about him; on the contrary, he entered into it with genial humor and quiet enjoyment, and his native goodness of heart expressed itself in the few words he spoke.

His health has gradually failed for the past year, yet he continued to go about the farm as usual, until the 25th of November; from that time he was obliged to keep the house, his chair, and last his bed; and although he was encouraged some by his physician, he well knew that the final hour was about to come, and he waited with calm, Christian resignation, and passed peacefully away, December 28th.  In his death his family have suffered an irreparable loss, and the community a man of sterling worth; but believing as we do in the immortality of the soul, and justice meted out to us in another world, we feel that a good man has gone to his reward, and that his spirit is now where a tear is never shed and a sigh never heard.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

MALLORY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, Miss Libbie A. Mallory, formerly of Greene, aged 27 years.

WOOD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Atala [Wood], eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Wood, aged 26 years.

EDDY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, Mr. Charles C. Eddy, aged 40 years.

HENRY:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, Dr. Graham Henry, aged 59 years.

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 13th, Mr. Nathan Smith, aged 80 years.

BURROUGHS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] (Page Brook), March 19th, Mrs. William Burroughs.

BLAKE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Mr. Ithuel Blake, aged 79 years.

TURNER:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], March 12th, Judith [Turner], wife of John Turner, aged 79 years.

FINCH:  In Franklin, Pa., Feb. 3d, Mr. Samuel Finch, aged 87 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].  He was a soldier in the war of 1812, held a Lieutenant's commission, and served his country thirteen months.

Marriages (November 21)

Wescott - Reynolds (Golden Wedding)

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles Wescott, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Sally Reynolds, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They settled in the east part of this town, in the neighborhood where Mr. Wescott was born and reared, and there they have ever since resided, respected by the entire community, among whom they have passed so many years.

On Saturday last, the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, there took place at the homestead, a pleasant family reunion--some thirty of their descendants and relatives assembling to congratulate the aged couple--and many valuable tokens of affection and regard were presented them on the occasion.  The day was a happy one for all present, and old and young alike entered heartily into its enjoyment.

Mr. Wescott is now 77 years of age; the age of his wife is 70.  Both enjoy good health, and Mr. W. may be considered a remarkably vigorous man for one of his years.  "Uncle Charles" is well known to all, as an unequalled player upon the fife; and from the time he was ten years of age up to the present writing--a period of sixty-seven years--he has played his favorite instrument at the "musters" and "general trainings" regularly; not a year has been missed by him.  He is now a member of the Regimental Band of the 103d Regiment, National Guard; and that he may be spared for years to come, to take his accustomed place in the ranks, is the wish of every one.  In politics, Mr. Wescott has always been a sound democrat.  He has been a constant subscriber to the Union since its commencement, and to the Journal for many years previous. We hope to welcome him, upon his weekly calls at our office, for a long time to come.

Charles Wescott - Obituary

Chenango Union, July 20, 1876

Something like a year since, we chronicled the fact that "Uncle Charles" Wescott, a well known resident of the east part of this town, was prostrated by a paralytic stroke; and from that shock he never recovered, although he was able to be about his home, and recognized friends who visited him--he at times experiencing slight spasms--until the 28th ult, when he was again prostrated; and from that time until his death, which occurred on Friday afternoon of last week, he was unconscious of all that transpired about him, he gradually sinking to his grave.

Deceased was born in Connecticut, in 1793.  When he was fifteen years of age, his father, Amos Wescott, removed to this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and located on a farm near the present family homestead.  In the fall of the same year, Charles, with his younger brother, the late Daniel K. Wescott, came to their Chenango home on horseback.  On the 19th of March, 1820, Charles was united in marriage to Miss Sally Reynolds, in Guilford.  With the exception of a brief residence at Rockwell's Mills, where he followed his trade as a clothier, and a residence of two years upon a farm in Masonville, he with his wife resided in the immediate neighborhood of the little farm upon which they settled thirty-two years ago, which has since that time been their home.

When ten years of age, "Uncle Charles" commenced playing the fife for military parades, and from that time until last season he never missed a "muster" or a "general training" of the military to which he was for years attached.  He was a member of the Old Martial Band, and the notes of his fife were familiar to old and young.  For  a number of years previous to his death, he was a member of the 103d Regiment, National Guards.  He was one of the oldest Masons in the county, having been a member of Chenango Valley Lodge, of Oxford, which surrendered its charter many years ago.  Devotedly attached to the order, he was rarely absent from the ranks in later days, on funeral or other occasions; and it was one of his oft repeated requests, that he might be buried by his brother Masons, and that his military brethren might escort his remains to their last resting palce.

The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon last, not only by his old neighbors and friends, but by the citizens of this village. A number of members of Norwich lodge of Masons were in attendance, as well as a squad from Company E, 103d Regiment, National Guards, Capt. R. M. Shoales.  Proceeding to a point a short distance below the cemetery, they were met by the funeral procession, and, led by the Old Martial Band, the remains were escorted by his military and Masonic brethren to the grave, where Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Rector of Emmanuel Church, conducted the funeral services.  A dirge was then played by the Band, followed by a hymn by Messrs. Cary, Brown and Latham, of the Glee Club, which closed the exercises.

During his long life, deceased was remarkably active and vigorous. Genial in all his relations, generous to a fault, and scrupulously honest in all his dealings, he was esteemed by all who knew him, and although not unexpected, the announcement of the death of "Uncle Charles" will cause a feeling of sadness in the breasts of his many friends at home and abroad.  He leaves surviving him his aged widow, with a daughter and three sons, Mrs. E.T. Hayes of this village, Dr. G.R. Wescott, of St. Paul, Minn., Paul L. Wescott, of this place, and Charles A. Wescott of California--all of whom were present at the funeral.

In politics Mr. Wescott was a life long Democrat.  For many years he was a subscriber to the Norwich Journal, and his name has appeared upon the lists of the Union from its first issue until the present time.

The family of the deceased desirous to express their thanks to the Masons, the Military and the Band, for their attendance at the funeral.

Sally (Reynolds) Wescott - Death Notice

Chenango Union, November 7, 1878

WESCOTT:  At the residence of her son-in-law, E.T. Hayes, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, Mr.s Sally Wescott, widow of the late Charles Wescott, aged 78 years.

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Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

BARROWE - LEACH:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Orlando Barrowe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hattie H. Leach.

RICE - GREEN:  In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], March 2d, by Rev. W. Reddy, Mr. Ambrose W. Rice, Jr., to Miss Sarah L. Green, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BUTTS - MERRITT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Gardner Butts to Mrs. Amanda M. Merritt, all of Smyrna.

SPENCER - UPHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Henry D.F. Spencer, to Miss Sarah J. Upham, all of Greene.

WALES - HAIGHT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nathan G. Wales, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Haight, of Greene.

ROYS - PADGET:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Samuel N. Roys, to Miss Esther Padget, both of Oxford.

Obituaries (November 20)

Elijah Kenyon
Brookfield Courier, January 9, 1889

Elijah Kenyon, one of the pioneers of this section, died at his residence in the western part of this town, Sunday evening, January 6th, aged 81 years and 6 months.  Mr. Kenyon was born in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and came with his parents to this town when he was but seven years of age, and has since resided here.  He married Eliza, daughter of Rodman Knowles, with whom he lived fifty-five years, and who still survives.  He was a thrifty farmer, having by years of patient toil accumulated a competency.  He leaves one son, Adelbert E. Kenyon, who has resided with and cared for him in his declining years. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Joseph Knowles, of Smyrna. The interment was made in our village cemetery.

Eliza Kenyon

Brookfield Courier, February 10, 1892

Eliza Knowles Kenyon died at the home of her only son, Adelbert E. Kenyon, Feb. 5th, 1892.  Her life began over 80 years ago and the changes the years had brought were received with patience.  More than fifty years ago she was married to Elijah Kenyon and from that time till her death she had resided on the same place.  To the union there were born children, only one of which reached mature years.  Some two years ago her husband, with whom she had lived so long, passed to his rest.  She had been an invalid to a certain degree for some time, but was very industrious working a while and resting a while.  Patience and a kind heart were her special characteristics.  She found vent to the latter by furnishing a home to orphan children till they were able to care for themselves. Belonging to the society of Friends she proved herself worthy of the name by her many kind acts. While she had been feeling poorly of late there was no apparent cause for anxiety until shortly before her death, being confined to her bed but one day. She leaves besides the son above referred to a maiden sister and numerous relatives to mourn a good woman gone.  the funeral service was on Sunday, the 7th, many relatives, friends and neighbors being in attendance.

George Rockwell

Chenango Union, January 10, 1895

Our community was greatly shocked last Wednesday (December 26) by the accidental shooting of George Rockwell, the nineteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rockwell, who reside about two and one-half miles south of this village on the Willett road.  Mr. Rockwell and his other son had gone to McDonough, Leaving Mrs. Rockwell and George alone on the palce.  About eleven o'clock young Rockwell started for the river for the purpose of securing minnows for bait, carrying his gun, fishing net, axe and other tools.  In passing through the gate from the yard into the road, it is supposed that the net caught in some  manner, and that in trying to get it loose, the gun was accidentally discharge. The charge of shot entered the left cheek and passed upward and out of the top of his head.  Mrs. Rockwell, hearing the report, rushed to the door, where she saw her son lying unconscious, by the gate, and running to the next neighbors' she secured help to carry the body of the unfortunate boy to the house. A physician was immediately sent for, but difficulty was experienced in finding one, and before he arrived young Rockwell died without regaining consciousness. the funeral was held Saturday, the remains being interred in this village  -Cincinnatus correspondent, Cortland Democrat

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 23, 1870

LONGWELL:  At the residence of her father, Hosea W. Avery, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, Rebecca W. [Longwell] wife of W.H. Longwell, Proprietor of the Petroleum Centre (Pa.) Record, aged 26 years.

MOORE:  At the residence of her son-in-law, C.R. Frink, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 16th, suddenly, Mrs. Esther Moore, widow of the late Joseph H. Moore, aged 69 years.

SHUMWAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 18th, Mr. Nehemiah Shumway, aged 87 years.

STARR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Capt. Wm. Starr, aged 80 years.

SERGEANT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Cordelia E. [Sergeant], wife of A.D. Sergeant, formerly of South New Berlin.

CARR:  At the residence of her son-in-law, F.W. Ingersoll, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Mrs. Betsey Carr, widow of the late James M.E. Carr, Esq., of this village aged 68 years and 9 months.

BOWERS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 11th, Mr. Joseph Bowers, aged 40 years 11 months and 11 days.

PLACE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 10th, Juna E. [Place], daughter of John F Place, aged 5 years.

Obituaries (November 19)

Minnie Light

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 5, 1889

Minnie, only daughter of Andrew J. and Sophronia J. Light, passed to her rest on Wednesday evening, May 28th, after a long illness from that dread disease consumption.  Minnie was a young lady much beloved by her friends and relatives and through a long and painful illness bore her suffering patiently.  For a number of years she had been a faithful member of the M.E. church, and until compelled to be absent by failing health, her place was seldom vacant in the Church and Sunday School.  The funeral was largely attended from her late home at the Quarter, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  Rev. I.N. Shipman officiated.  The remains were followed by a large procession of friends to the Quarter cemetery, where loving hands had festooned her grave with evergreens and blooming flowers. At the head of the grave stood a beautiful floral design representing "the Gate Ajar."  The other designs were a pillow and a wreath.  Thus at the age of twenty-four years, Minnie was laid to rest.  The bereaved parents and son, also the grandparents have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their sad bereavement.

Smith M. Purdy

Chenango Union, March 30, 1870

Our community was startled on Monday afternoon by the announcement that Hon. Smith M. Purdy was dead.   Although he had been in feeble health for a number of years, having long since withdrawn from active business, it was not generally known that he was more than usually ill until his death was announced.  Indeed he had not been wholly confined to his house till within a very few days.  Judge Purdy was a son of Abner Purdy, an early pioneer of the County, and was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on what is known as the Abram Per Lee farm, in July 1796.  Evincing an aptitude for study, at an early age he came to Norwich to attend a select school and after pursuing his studies and teaching for a number of terms, at length entered the office of James Birdsall, Esq., then a practicing lawyer of this village.  Admitted to the Bar, he located in Sherburne in 1819, where he remained some eight years in the practice of his chosen profession.

In 1827 he removed to Norwich, receiving the appointment of Attorney for the Bank of Chenango. About this time he formed a co-partnership with the late Abial Cook, Esq., the firm standing at the head of the legal profession in this section of the State.  In 1833, he was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Surrogate in place of Judge Tracy, who was elected Lieut. Governor in 1832.  His health failing him, in 1835  he resigned his office.  In 1837, on account of local matters connected with the building of the Court House, he was unanimously elected Supervisor by both political parties.  In 1838, he removed to his farm at Polkville--which place derived its name from James K. Polk during the memorable political campaign of 1844--where he resided about six years.  During this time, in 1842, he was elected to Congress from the District then comprising the counties of Chenango, Broome an Tioga.  Unwilling to abandon the profession, which by study and ripe experience he was eminently fitted to adorn, soon after his return from Congress, in 1845, he again removed to this village, associating with him his nephew, the late Sherwood S. Merritt, Esq., in the practice of law--the firm continuing till he was elected Judge and Surrogate in 1847, under the revised Constitution adopted in 1836.  His term of office having expired, all his public duties well and worthily performed, he retired to private life, where he has since enjoyed a serene and green old age in the bosom of his family and friends, beloved and respected by all.  Few men, probably, when in the vigor of health, had greater powers of endurance or could transact a larger amount of business within a specified time.  Although not of great fluency in debate, his speeches and arguments were always convincing and forcible, and commanded the highest respect.  His honesty and integrity were proverbial, in every act, public and private, prompted by pure motives.  No one before or since his time wearing the Judicial ermine, it may be said, without disparagement to others, is more eminently entitled to the appellation "He was a just Judge."  

He was an economist in the strict sense of that word, and the extravagance and profligacy in official station in these latter days, shocked his high sense of honor.  But he has passed away.  Another milestone on the road that connects the past and the present has been taken down.  His record is made up and worthily, as we trust, bears the endorsement "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Judge Purdy married Prudence Gates in 1821, and she with an only son, Dr. C.M. Purdy, survives him. They have, by this act of Providence, sustained the loss of a noble husband, kind father and faithful companion.  In their sad bereavement they have the sympathy of the entire community.  the funeral will be held at his late residence on South Main Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

MINER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 9th, Mr. Sireno W. Miner, aged43 years.

GREENMAN:  In Bridgewater, Oneida Co. March 8th, of dropsy and heart disease, Mr. Joseph F. Greenman, aged 37 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

KENYON:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, Lucy [Kenyon], wife of Medson Kenyon, aged 55 years and 6 months.

TERWILLIGER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, wife of Daniel Terwilliger, aged 18 years.

SMITH:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY],March 7th, Mr. William T. Smith, aged 69 years.

MACOMBER:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], March 3d, Mr. Washington Macomber, aged 63 years.

WHEELER:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Almira [Wheeler], wife of the late Jeremiah Wheeler, aged 60 years.

WALES:  In Geneva, Wis., January 20th, Mrs. Rachel Wales, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (November 18)

Zeruah E. Jacobs
1834-1912

Miss Zeruah E. Jacobs, who has been ill four weeks with typhoid fever, died last evening at her home at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Her age was 78 years.  Miss Jacobs sat up about an hour before her death and a shock was the immediate cause of her demise.  She was the daughter of James H. and Sarah Miller Jacobs, and was born August 2, 1834, on the farm on which she had practically spent all her life.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wheaton Race of Greene, and one brother, James Jacobs, with whom she resided.  She was also aunt of Supervisor Jesse Jacobs.  The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the house, Rev. R.A. Gates officiating.  Burial will be made in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Andrew J. Ackley

1836 - 1912

Andrew J. Ackley, a well known farmer of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Saturday, December 14, after a long and painful illness of nearly a year.  Mr. Ackley was born August 16, 1836, at Cambridge, Washington county, his parents were Hiram and Prudence Warner Ackley.  On the 16th of August 1876, he married Mrs. Sarah E. Jacobs, eldest daughter of Alanson Hull, and took up his residence on the Hull farm in South Oxford, remaining until his death. A quiet and unassuming man has passed from his home, and neighbors and those best acquainted with Mr. Ackley will miss his presence among them.  He is survived by his wife, and one sister, Mrs. VanBuren Crane of Norwich.  The funeral was held at the house at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, the services being read by Rev. Theodore Haydn, rector of St. Paul's Church.  Interment was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].  A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral.

Alexander Daniels

Chenango Union, March 16, 1870

DANIELS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d, 1870, Mr. Alexander Daniels, aged 85 years.

The deceased came from Vermont with his wife, and settled in the forest at McDonough in 1810.  Here he was subjected to many trials connected with pioneer life.  He zealously labored to establish a church and promote the cause of God in this newly settled town; was chairman of a delegation who met for that purpose in 1822, and its last surviving member; devoting more than seventy years to the cause of Christ.  His ready counsel was attended by an assisting hand.  Always a lover of harmony, boasting of having never spent a shilling at law in his life, his word being a bond in all transactions.  Unable to labor for twenty years past, yet surrounded by every comfort, his last were happy days.  former associates were gone, but he could review a life of Christian promptitude, and look beyond, "ever ready, only waiting."  Years pass, and still the old man is leaning on his staff "ever ready, only waiting."  On the 2d day of March, 1870, he calmly fell asleep.  We met to pay our final respects to the venerable departed, and after singing "Father thou art gone to rest," laid him beside his wife in the old cemetery of many graves, the first having been made long years ago, by his own hands.

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  March 9, 1870

MITCHELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday evening, March 5th, Harriet [Mitchell], wife of George Mitchell, aged 39 years.

CLARKE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 4th, Maria C. [Clarke], wife of Peter W. Clarke, and daughter of Dr. Wm. G. Sands.

BUSH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th, Mr. Thomas A. Bush, aged 75 years.

HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mr. Joshua Harrington, aged 88 years.

McINTOSH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, Mary McIntosh, aged 89 years.

PLACE:  Near Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mrs. Sally Place, aged 84 years.

BAKER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. John W. Baker, aged 57 years.

WIGHTMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st,, Nancy [Wightman], wife of George Wightman, aged 66 years.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. Silas Rogers, aged 88 years.

FROST:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. D. Valorous Frost, aged 53 years.

SABIN:  At the residence of D.D.W.C. Throop in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oliver P. Sabin, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], in the 20th year of his age.

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Marriages (November 15)

Wheeler - Sackett

February 4, 1900

A quiet home wedding occurred at the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when Miss Cora A. Sackett, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett, and Mr. George S. Wheeler of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage.  The guests included only the immediate families of the bride and groom.  The bride was becomingly attired in a handsome traveling suit.  Miss Viola Sackett played the "Wedding March" and surrounded by those who were nearest and dearest to them, the happy couple took the sacred vow that united their lives until death shall break the holy bond.  The ceremony was performed by the bride's father.  Among the beautiful and valuable gifts there were some elegant silver and china ware, fine table linen and a check for fifty dollars from the parents of the groom.  After partaking of the wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs. wheeler drove to Afton where they took the westbound train and will spend a short time visiting friends in Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. They will begin housekeeping at Mt. Upton within a few weeks.  Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler are well and favorably known here.  Mrs. Wheeler has by her grace of manner and beauty of character won the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.  Mr. Wheeler has been a resident of this village, having been employed in C.M. Frisbie's drug store for about a year, and has many friends here. He has the character and intellect that are required for a successful business man and a good citizen.

Knapp - Robinson

October 18, 1899

From the Unadilla Times of last Friday we take the following extract from an extended wedding notice of a fashionable wedding in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday evening, October 18th:

On Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Unadilla, occurred essentially one of the most fashionable weddings ever witnessed in this place, in the marriage of Miss Mary Catharine Robinson of Unadilla, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Robinson with Mr. Walter S. Knapp, the only son of C.A. Knapp of Sioux City, Iowa.  St. Matthew's church was artistically and beautifully adorned with flowers and psalms, and the edifice was filled with guests.  When the organist, Mrs. A.S. Barnes, of Oneonta, ceased playing a quiet little prelude, and the strains of the wedding march swelled through the church the large audience knew the bridal party had arrived. The movement down the center aisle, of the impressive group was watched with admiration.  Mr. Wm. M. Armstrong, of St. louis, and Mr. George Lewis of Binghamton, two of the ushers, advanced. The maid of honor, Mrs. Mary L. Follett, of Sioux City, with stately grace, preceded the four bridesmaids, Miss Nellie S. Myrick, of Binghamton; Miss Anna Eliza Mulford, of Unadilla; Miss Leila Marsalis, of New York city and Miss Ada Lilla Arms, of Binghamton.  The other ushers, Mr. Chas. E. Crothamel, of Scranton and Mr. C. Taylor Leatherbury, of New York, were followed by the bride, leaning on her father's arm.  The bride was gowned in white satin, en train, trimmed with real lace and chiffon. She carried no flowers but held a prayer book. The five pretty young ladies wore gowns, quaint and almost colonial in design, identical in every detail.  The material was pink organdie, the trains being of generous length.  Pink bows graced their hair and in their hands, gloved in pink, each carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, tied with white Ribbons.  The entire Episcopal service was used by the rector of the church, Rev. Dr. Parke. The benediction was pronounced as the happy pair knelt on a white satin pillow, also made from the same material as the wedding gown.

At the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson a reception followed, about 75 guests being entertained from 9:30 until 12 o'clock. The parlors and dining room were fragrant with flowers, the color scheme of the wedding, pink and white, being observed.  The occasion was one of rare pleasure. The guests enjoyed immensely the inspection of the great number of costly, beautiful and useful gifts. The gift of the groom to his bride was a star brooch set with diamonds, a most beautiful conceit. The bride's father presented her with a check for $500 and the groom was similarly remembered by his father. Each guest at the reception was given a tiny square of wedding cake neatly encased in a white box with the initials K-R delicately wrought in silver on the top.  Mr. and Mrs. Knapp left the same evening for Sioux City. The bride was one of Unadilla's most popular young ladies. The groom is a stockholder and actively connected with the wholesale hardware establishment of The Knapp & Spencer Co., of which his father is the head, and which is one of the strongest business concerns in the West.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

POST - HEMINGWAY:  In Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. S.H. Synnott, Mr. George W. Post, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Hemingway, of Poughkeepsie.

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B. Anderson, to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford.

SALISBURY - WATROUS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Henry W. Salisbury, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeroy Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

WEBB - HACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Wm. E. Webb to Miss Sarah J. Hackett, all of Greene.

BRAISTED - ISBELL:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Nightingale, Mr. Wm. C. Braisted, of New York City, to Miss Laura E. Isbell, of Smithville.

SHILLETO - PITTSLY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. John Shilleto, to Miss Flora Pittsly, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

KIRBY - CUDWORTH:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. A. Wilkins, Mr. Wm. D. Kirby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to  Miss Hattie J. Cudworth, of Cortland.

PORTER - WHITE:  In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. Dr. Holbrook, Mr. Erustus D. Porter, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. White of Homer.

Obituaries (November 14)

Franklin B. Hovey

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

We learn that Franklin B. Hovey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], who was shot by a drunken soldier, while riding through the streets of Richmond, Va., in company with two gentlemen, on the 23d ult., died from the wound, after living nearly five days.  His remains were brought home by his father, William Hovey, for interment. The deceased was an estimable young man, about 18 years of age.

Dr. Miles Goodyear

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

Dr. Miles Goodyear died at his residence in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], on the 1st inst., after a brief illness, at the advanced age of 76 years.  Dr. Goodyear was identified with the history of Cortland from its infancy, having indefatigably labored through youth, manhood and old age, in the practice of the profession in which he had devoted his life. A kind-hearted, genial, Christian gentleman, his honest face, always beaming with good humor, ever welcome to the homes of all, the worthy Doctor will be missed by those among whom he has moved for so many years; while the announcement of his death will cause a pang of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him, and call forth a blessing upon the memory of the good old man who has gone to his rest.

Edmund Farrell

November 1912

Edmund Farrell of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY[ while engaged in work for Edward L. Stratton, was attacked with cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday morning, which resulted in his death the following morning.  Mr. Farrell had gone to Mr. Stratton's Tuesday and was engaged in milking when he complained of a severe pain and suddenly fell over on to the stable floor.  Dr. B.A. Hall was summoned and he was taken to the Farrell home, but the unfortunate man was beyond human aid and remained unconscious till Wednesday morning when death ensued. The deceased has been a resident of South Oxford for the past 25 years, coming from New York to reside with his uncle, Bernard, John and Peter Farrell.  He was a son of the late Richard Farrell, at one time a prominent produce dealer in that city.  He was a well educated man and made friends with all with whom he came in contact.  He was born in New York city in 1861, and is survived by one brother and three sisters, all of that city. William Farrell came to Oxford yesterday morning and returned to New York city with his brother's remains in the evening.  The funeral will be held in that city.

Jessie (Stone) Jacobs

1875 - 1912

At her home in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Jesse Jacobs passed out of life early Saturday morning.  She had been ill for several months and death came to her quietly, like a benediction appropriately given after many years of happy service in the world.  Mrs. Jacobs was Jessie Stone, the daughter of Charles M. and Ada Smith Stone, and she was born in the eastern part of the town August 4, 1875.  On September 8, 1897, she was united in marriage with Jesse Jacobs, the present town supervisor, and since then her residence has been at South Oxford, where she was held in high esteem by every one and had hosts of friends, who deeply sympathize with the family. For 20 years she was a consistent member of the Baptist church in this village.  Expressions that are commonly used in paying tribute to the departed have no meaning in describing the worth of Mrs. Jacobs, whose epitaph is engrossed today with indelible words of love on the heart of every one who came frequently in contact with her.  Her nature was gentle, kind and generous, and her life was an inspiration to all within its beautiful influence and an example that may well be emulated.  Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. R.A. Gates. So amid lovely flowers and with a peaceful smile upon her face, the beloved one was laid to rest in the plot at Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY]. Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her husband, her parents, one brother and sister, C. Linn Stone and Mrs. Irving McNitt.

Obituaries (November 13)

Anson Burlingame

Chenango Union,  March 2, 1870

A dispatch from St. Petersburg tells of the death of Hon. Anson Burlingame, in that city, on Tuesday of last week, after an illness of four days.  His disease was congestion of the lungs.  Mr. Burlingame was born in New Berlin, Chenango County, in 1822, but his youth was spent on the western frontiers at one time acting with surveying parties, and at another participating in the making of Indian treaties, far beyond the confines of civilization.  He laid the foundation of his education at the Branch University of Michigan, but, removing to Massachusetts, he entered Harvard University, where he received a degree in 1846.  He studied law and practiced in Boston.  In 1852 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 was a member of the Convention for revising the Constitution of Massachusetts.  He was elected a representative from that State in the Thirty-fourth Congress; was re-elected to the Thirty-fifth, serving as a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.  He was also re-elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress, serving on the same committee.  In 1861 he was appointed by President Lincoln Minister to Austria, and subsequently in China, which latter position he resigned in 1867 to accept a diplomatic appointment from China to the European Powers as well as to the United States.  As such Minister his career has given him a world wide reputation.  He had established commercial treaties with the United States Government, with England and France, and was perfecting the same arrangements with the Government of the Russian Empire, when death arrested his brilliant career.  Letter of Condolence were sent by the Emperor and Empress of Russia to Mrs. Burlingame, who was with her husband.

Anson Mead

Chenango Union,March 2, 1870  

Anson Mead, a life-long and respected citizen of this County [Chenango Co., NY], died on Thursday last at his residence in North Norwich, after an illness of a few weeks.  Deceased was the fourth son of the late Gen. Thompson Mead, and was born scarcely a mile from the spot where he passed his youth, manhood and age.  Mr. Mead was quiet and unobtrusive in his manners, respectful to the judgments of others, yet always entertaining decided views and opinions of his own.  Possessed of a kind heart, with charity for all, he led an exemplary Christian life, and his death creates a vacancy in the community and in the church to which he belonged, not easily filled. The home circle especially will feel the full force of the shock, for there his excellent qualities shown brightest--there will grief deepest settle down.  Mr. Mead was twice married and leaves a wife in second widowhood.  He also leaves a son and two daughters, well married and settled in life.  His age was about 65 years.  Of the large family of children reared by Gen. Mead, but two remain, Allen Mead and the wife of Hon. John F. Hubbard Sr., both of this village.

Harriet (Bradley) Bassett

Norwich Sun, January 22, 1929

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  The community was saddened to hear on Sunday morning, January 20, of the death, after an illness of about ten days with pleural pneumonia, of Harriet Bradley Bassett, one of the best loved and respected young women of the town.  Mrs. Bassett was born in Smyrna January 21, 1887, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bradley, and her entire life had been passed here.  Her education was received in the Smyrna Union school.  She was married to Clarence Bassett July 4, 1904, who survives her, with four children, Lyman, Edward, Gertrude and Louise, her aged father, two brothers, Frank Bradley of New Berlin and Willard of New York and two sisters, Miss Edith Bradley and Mrs. Ivan Close of Smyrna also survive. The heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of sorrowing friends goes out to them in their great bereavement. A devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend has gone to her eternal reward.  funeral services will be held from the home on Wednesday, January 23, at 2 o'clock, officiating, with burial made in the Wilcox cemetery.

Martha V. (Northrup) Christian

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1940

Martha V. Christian passed away at the home of Leland Christian, April 19, 1940.  Born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], March 31, 1860, she was the daughter of John C. Northrup a d Sarah E. Foster.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating. Twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge of Sidney attended in a body. The pall bearers were:  Harry Mills, North Afton; Clayton Bennett, Maurice Christian and Fred Alfred, of Oneonta. Burial will be at North Afton in the Spring.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

CARTER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, E. Jane, [Carter] wife of A. Lyman Carter, aged 35 years.

SMITH:  At Grass Lake, Mich., Feb. 27th, Mr. Lloyd T. Smith, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 63 years, (brother of James H. Smith, Esq. of this village).  The remains will be brought to North Norwich for interment.

CARRUTH:  In Oneida, Feb. 23d, Mary [Carruth] widow of the late Cortland Carruth, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 35 years.

BURROWS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 22d, Mr. Nathan Burrows, aged 74 years and 5 months.

CLARK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, aged 68 years.

HOLCOMB:  In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 17th, Mr. Horace Holcomb, aged 73 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. Daniel Williams, aged 65 years.

GRANT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19th, Kirk [Grant], youngest son of Austin and Elizabeth Grant, aged 3 years and 6 months.

Obituaries (November 12)

Phoebe (Skinner) Hunt

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 19, 1902

Mrs. Randall Hunt, whose maiden name was Phoebe Skinner, was found dead by her husband Tuesday morning.  thinking she was resting and not caring to awaken her he kept to bed later than usual, when upon arising he found her cold in death.  It is thought that she died in the early part of the night.  She had been in feeble health for several years but was unusually well upon retiring.  Her death was caused from a weak heart which released her without a struggle.  Had she lived another day she would have reached her 77th birthday. She was universally loved and esteemed by a large circle of friends and neighbors. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Stanley Bagg and Perry Hunt of this place and George Hunt of King Settlement. The funeral will be held Thursday from the M.E. church where she had for many years been a loved member.

Clara S. Brown

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 19, 1902

At her home on the King Settlement road in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning, July 16, 1902, after less than a week's serious illness, occurred the death of Clara S. Brown, aged 36 years.  Deceased was unmarried and resided with her father, Marquis D. Brown, who survives, together with three sisters, Mrs. E.R. Weed and Miss Lydia M. Brown of Norwich, and Mrs. C.M. Durfee of Waterville; two brothers, George A. Brown of Florence, Arizona and Edward D. Brown of this village. There are also a number of cousins.  Her mother, Mrs. Betsey Brown, died about 18 years ago.  Clara S. Brown was born in the town of Norwich, September 20, 1865.  She grew to womanhood here, attending the village schools and was graduated from the academy. Afterwards she engaged in teaching and has taught continuously for the past 15 years in the primary department of the former Mitchell street school and later in the Ward school on Rexford street. She was respected by a large circle of friends and beloved by her scholars. During the pastorate of Rev. I.T. Walker she joined the Methodist church and was always a faithful adherent of her religious vows.  Her funeral will be held from the family home on Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Samuel Moore of Binghamton, officiating. Burial in the Buell cemetery at King Settlement.

Jesse A. Mathewson

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

MATHEWSON:  Suddenly, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, Feb. 23d, Mr. Jesse A. Mathewson, aged 54 years.

Our citizens were startled about noon on Tuesday by the announcement of the sudden death of Mr. Jesse A. Mathewson, a respected citizen who resided on South Main Street. Mr. Mathewson has enjoyed general good health, but spoke of feeling somewhat unwell on the morning of his death.  He however harnessed his horse and carried his wife to the Free Will Baptist church, which was dedicated yesterday, but told her that he would go home and not attend the service, as he was suffering from a severe pain in his breast. A few minutes later a friend of the family, Mr. Pendleton, drove to Mr. Mathewson's barn for the purpose of putting out his horse while he attended the services at the church. What was his horror to find Mr. M. upon the barn floor, by the side of his cutter, partly resting upon one knee, and his face on the floor.  Mr. Pendleton immediately turned him over and threw snow in his face, thinking that perhaps he might have fainted.  As he did so the eyes opened, and a few gasps for breath told that life was not yet extinct. Assistance was instantly called, and a physician summoned, but long before he arrived Mr. Mathewson was dead. We understand that the physician gave it as his opinion that he died of heart disease.  Mr. Mathewson was one of our most esteemed and beloved citizens.  Always kind and pleasant, his genial presence was welcome alike among old and young; and his generous acts of benevolence endeared him to those who were recipients of his charity, which was not grudgingly distributed.  He had taken an active part in procuring the erection of a church edifice for the Free Will Baptist Society, of this place, although not himself a member.  In his death the Society has lost one of the most zealous supporters. A good man has gone to his rest, whose death will be long and sincerely mourned by all who knew him.  His age was fifty-four years.  He leave a wife, but no children.

Stiles M. Hodge

Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

HODGE:  In Venango Co. Pa., on the morning of January 25th, Mr. Stiles M. Hodge, aged 59 years.  The deceased was a native of Coventry, Chenango County and was well known to many of the older inhabitants of this section.  For a number of years he had been a citizen of Venango Co., Pa. where he became widely known for those manly qualities and honorable principles which ever characterized his life.  In the social and business circles of his acquaintance, he was noted for the geniality of his disposition, the liberality of his hand, and the benevolence of his heart.  The removal of his remains from this place of residence to his native town, was marked by the most expressive manifestations of sincere regard and heartfelt sorrow upon the part of his friends and acquaintances.

Death Notices

 Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

HOUSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] , Feb. 15th, Lawrence House, aged 5 years.

WYCOFF:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Clarissa [Wycoff], daughter of Emily Wycoff, aged 11 years and 3 months.

MEAD:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th, Mr. Anson Mead, aged 64 years.

THOMPSON: In North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, Mr. Schuyler G Thompson, aged 26 years.

RANDALL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 11th, after a short illness, Mr. Rufus Randall, aged 78 years and 4 months.

LOW:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. John Low, aged 24 years.

Post Listing, November 2-11, 2018

Listing of blog postings from November 2 to 11, 2018

Marriages

Posted November 2, 2018

Mabel Florence Dungay - Ivan Edward Greenleaf (Robinson's Mills / Haynes, 1911)

Henry W. Walsh - Jessie L. Stratton (Hartford CT / New Britain CT, Greene, 1911)

Ruth Parker - Joseph Barton (Coventry, 1911)

Owen B. Hannon - Emily M. Allen (Canton OH / Binghamton, 1911)

Ruth Alice Goble - Louis G. Wyss (Mt. Upton / Sidney, 1945)

Marriage Notices - 1875

     Reed Campbell - Mary Merritt (NYC / Norwich)

     Herrick Crandall / Lucy A. Burchard (Norwich)

     James Wood - Diana Wright (Utica)

     Frank S. Millard - Delia V. Soule (Ansonia CT / Smithville)

Posted November 4, 2018
Marriage Notices - 1869
     Thomas Taylor - Eliza Hinman (Norwich / Greene)
     Mr. M.H. Webster - Mrs. H.K. Dimmick (Poolville / Norwich)
     Charles W. Browning - Julia A. Huntley (Plymouth)
     George W. Huntley - Robie A. Newton (Plymouth)
     Charles V. Daniels - Delora A. Hartwell (Whitney's Point / Butternuts)
     Henry W. Freeman - May Thompson (Plymouth / North Norwich)
     Robert H. Dixon - Lovon E. Tyler (South New Berlin)
     James P. Briggs - Helen L. Thurston (New Berlin / Norwich)
     Charles Macentyre - Laura Cole (West Edmeston)
     George C. Bosworth M.D. - Lucy E. Barnes (Triangle / Greene)
     Henry M. Peckham - Sarah W. Jones (North Norwich)
     Lawrence B. Cleveland - Abbie D. Bartlett (Smyrna)
     Milo Robbins - Ann Palmer (Brookfield / Sherburne)
     Thomas R. Kileen - Sarah A. Haight (Whitestown / New Berlin)
     Milan L. Curtis - Mary Mosher (Greene / Smithville)
     Mr. W.R. Morey - N.P. Wheeler (Oxford)
     Edgar Russell - Theresa c. Parker (Morris / Norwich)
     John C. Stoughton - Ella D. Treadway (Greene / Bainbridge)

Posted November 6, 2018
Marriage Notices - 1870
     James Robinson - Hattie Hicks (Norwich / Cortland)
     Orville L. Field - Mary A. Hall (Norwich)
     Uri Bradley - Cordelia N. Terry (Guilford / Norwich)
     John S. Clarke - Sarah L. Grannis (Norwich / Preston)
     Thomas P. Taylor - Eliza Hinman (Norwich / Greene)
     John A. Gould / Jeanette Smith (Plymouth / Preston)
     William B. Taylor - Nettie Myres (Smithville / Greene)
     George C. Taylor / Ellen A. Myres (Smithville / Greene)
     Alfred White / Ella J. Beadle (Marathon / Smithville)
     Preston B. Peck - Adell Pratt (Afton / Kiliawog)
    Theodore Mungen - Kate Allen (Ohio / Washington DC)
    William B. Pellet - Celia A. Brown (Flint)
     Robert A. Green - Ella F. Ferris (Willet / Fenton)
     William Hall - Emma Banks (German)
     William C. Adams - Louisa Smith (German)

Posted November 6, 2018
Florence VanWagenen - Charles Joel Parker (Oxford / Coventryville)
Marriage notices - 1870
     H. Eugene Bunnell - Mary E. Hull (Guilford)
     Adelbert Whitcomb - Mollie Bryant (Norwich / Sherburne)
     Abraham Cox - Miss M.M. Wheeler (Fremont / Oxford)
     Lewis B Anderson - Anna Stone (Oxford)
     George W. Wolcott - Angie M. Austin (Otselic / DeRuyter)
     James V. Galpin - Alice A. Daniels (McDonough)
     Mr. I.B. Wilbur - Bella Newman (Sherburne / Havana NY)

Posted November 7, 2018
Harold E. Woodward - Ethel Willocx (1912)
Marriage notices - 1863
     Mr. J.H. Latham - Frances L. Rnadall (Norwich)
     John H. Currier - Arvilla L. Sanford (Georgetown)
     Mr. A.Z. Thompson - Mrs. Susan Tyler (South New Berlin)
     Mr. S.H. Follett - L. Frances Conkey (Otego / Norwich)
     Charles H. Rosebrook - Phebe E. Dixon (Sherburne)
     Waren Catlin - Corintha M. Brunson (Hamilton)

Posted November 9, 2018
Jessie Hanson - Tony Lemma (1912)
Flora Granger - Sam Marziali (1912)
Ida May Thompson - Clarence M. Lamphere (1912)
Frank H. Foster - Ida Carhart Gifford (1912)
Marriage Notices - 1870
     Emory S. Reynolds - Eva Graves
     Al Schribner - Lany J. Camp
     Clark Mickle - Sarah C. Dimorier
     Oscar C. Foster - Charlotte Decker
     Frederick Robbins - Louisa A. Nye
     Martin Price - Frances Beach
     Apalos L. Cook - Marion Coss
     J. Talcott Wilber - Ellen Brown
     Henry Sternburg - Abbie A. Brown
     

Obituaries

Posted November 3, 2018

Frank Fosgate (Norwich, 1892)  Train accident

Frank M. Fosgate (Preston, 1912) Train accident

Frank M. Mantel (Kirkville, 1912) Sleigh accident

Sarah E. (Smith) Kendall (St. Paul MN, Greene, 1912)

Death Notices - 1870

     John R. Gleason (Oxford, 55y)

     Russell Willoughby (Oxford, 65y)

     Sarah Miller (South Oxford, 18y)

     Francis Flanaghen (Greene, 2y)

     Lucie E. Skillen (Greene, 9mo)

     Harvey P. Judd (Coventry, 64y)

     Electa Porter (Lawrence KN, Norwich)

     John Tyler (Waukesha WI, South New Berlin)

Posted November 4, 2018
Mrs. LaGrange Davis (Greene, 1912)
Dr. Lewis C. Silvernail (Binghamton, 1912)
Minerva Hamilton (Oxford, 1912)
James Rowner (Milford, 1912)  Fire
Harmon Rowner (Milford, 1912) Fire
Death Notices - 1870
     Joab Burlingame (Norwich, 70y)
     Lovina Clark (Norwich, 87y)
     James W. Foote (Norwich, 67y)
     O. Eliza (Pangburn) Loop (37y)
     Susan Clark (Bennettsville, 57y)
     Loring Webb (Oxford, 57y)
     Clarence B. Coville (Preston, 8 mo)
     Cornelius Brower (Poolville, 61y)
     Amasa Foote (Hamilton, 91y)
     Oscar Underwood (Pharsalia, 11 mo)
     Niram E. Johnson (Lisle, Greene, 70y)
     Lovina Stratton (Uppler Lisle, 62y)
     Anna Holdrege (Smithville, 77y)

Posted November 5, 2018
Matthew B. Smith (Coventry, 1870)
Joseph O. Thorpe (Sherburne, Georgetown, 1870)  drowning
Mary Ann (Betts) Philley (Oxford, McDonough, 1912)
Death Notices - 1870
     Alma H. Durham (Norwich 56y)
     Anna Weed (Ridgefield, CT, Norwich, 30y)
     Polly Mowrey (Guilford, 76y)
     Immogene H. Lord (Stafford Springs CT, Norwich, 25y)
     Hiram Rogers (Greene, 20y)
     Sally Griswold (Coventry, 64y)

Posted November 6, 2018
Covill Bullock (Munnsville, 1870)  Train / carriage accident
William "Crip" Clark (Nineveh Junction, Harpursville, 1912)  Train / pedestrian accident
Sophronia (Burrows) Paddleford (North Colesville, 1912)
Death Notices - 1870
     Garner Wade (Bainbridge, 62y)
     Hannah Babcock (South Otselic, 76y)
     Harvey Lozelle Scott (Plymouth, 1y)
     Catherine Reynolds (86y)
     Maggie Rogers (Greene, 16y)
     Libbie E. Manning (Greene, 18y)
     Eliza J. Billings (Greene, 18y)

Posted November 7, 2018
Peter Thomas (North Norwich, 1870)
Mary Ann (Race) Willoughby (Oxford, 1912)
William T. Kelsey (Greene, 1912)
Death Notices - 1870
     Deborah S. Turner (Norwich, 58y)
     Keziah Richmond (Guilford, 79y)
     George White (19y)
     Catherine Church (Oxford, 76y)
     Louisa L. Dexter (Plymouth, 34y)

Posted November 9, 2018
W.R.B. Wing (Morris, 1870)
Alfred Harris (Guilford, 1884) shooting accident
Harriet (Pellet) Barnes (Norwich, 1890)
Joseph Juliand (Greene, 1870)
Death Notices - 1870
     Mrs. E.D.G. Gray (Norwich, 59y)
     Catharine Hayes (Norwich, 35y)
     Anna E. Arms (Ancram, Norwich, 33y)
     Oscar Paul (Plymouth, 25y)
     Oliver Sackett (Greene, 74y)
     Susan Benedict (Coventryville, 39y)
     Eliza A. Rodman (Oswego, Oxford, 85y)
     Henry A. Hebbard (Oxford, 19 mo)
     Lucina Rogers (Preston, 44y)
     Mary Jane Strong (Preston, 6y)

Posted November 11, 2018
Dr. George W. Roberts (Greene, 1870)
Adelaide E. (Smith) Parker (Coventry, 1870)
Catharine Kenyon (Pitcher, 1870)
Alida Brown (Pharsalia, 1870)
Death Notices - 1870
     Sally Merrells (Greene, 59y)
     Hannah White (Pharsalia, 42y)
     Carrie H. Weeden (Norwich, 7y)

Obituaries (November 11)

Dr. George W. Roberts

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

ROBERTS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, Feb. 10th, George W. Roberts, M.D., aged 59 years.

Dr. George W. Roberts, died suddenly on the 10th inst., while at the bedside of a suffering patient.  Dr. Roberts was an old resident of Greene, and had practiced in his profession for a number of years.  He was much esteemed and respected in the community, as a kind-hearted physician, an upright man, and a consistent Christian.  His age was 59 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 23, 1870

George W. Roberts, M.D., aged 59 years.  Suddenly has the hand of death seized upon this faithful and kind-hearted physician and friend, and taken him from our midst. Engaged in his professional duties at the bedside of suffering, he was called away with brief summons from the work to which he had devoted nearly thirty years of is life, of ministering to the relief of disease.  Esteemed and respected by this community, and by that wide circle over which his professional labors extended, he will be indeed missed by a multitude of households to which through a long practice the kindly offices of his vocation were extended.  He was a Christian of simple and earnest faith, and with his ministries to the bodies of those to whom his profession called him, he could add the beseeching prayer to the great Physician for their relief. A devoted husband, a most indulgent father, a kind and firm friend, with love to all and malice and uncharitableness for none, his loss is sadly felt by the dear ones who looked up to him in the endearing and tender relations which this language involves.  It is painful to feel that we shall no longer look upon that kind and benevolent face as he went forth amid all weathers by night and by day to the task to which the energies of his life were given.  It is a comfort inexpressible to the sorrowing circle more especially bereaved, to remember those manifold virtues which shone forth in daily life.  Self sacrificing, earnest, unobtrusive, of gentle nature with the spirit of his divine Master in his heart, living daily in communion with god and Heaven, he has now as we firmly trust entered upon his reward.  Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors."

Adelaide E. (Smith) Parker

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 4th, Adelaide E., wife of Timothy D. Parker, aged 26 years.  Mrs. Parker was the youngest daughter of Matthew Smith, whose death occurred only the week previous to her own.  She was a member of the same church of which her father and all her father's family were members.  Though her last sickness was protracted and painful, yet her death was eminently peaceful and happy.  Her only child, an infant daughter, was by her dying bed consecrated to God in holy baptism. Mrs. Parker leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her early death.  An unusually large concourse was gathered at her funeral, and followed her remains to the place of interment.

Catharine Kenyon

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Catharine Kenyon aged 46 years.  Her decline was quite gradual until the last few days of her life, when she rapidly failed and on Thursday morning, the 10th inst., passed calmly and peacefully from earth, and we hope and trust, entered the rest of Heaven.

Alida Brown

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 30th, of diphtheria, Alida [Brown], youngest daughter of William S. and Catharine H. Brown, aged 12 years, 3 months and 7 days.  Our loved Alida was an amiable, meek and quiet girl, and was an affectional daughter and sister.  she was a member of the Sabbath School, from which she was seldom absent, and was very highly esteemed by all who knew her.  But she was suddenly taken ill and quickly did the Angel of Death speed the summons: "Child, your father calls, come home." She calmly called her dear parents, brothers and sisters, and talked of Jesus and of Heaven, telling them she was not afraid to die; then gave each a parting kiss and a final good-bye, and quietly expired.

Our dear Alida is gone to rest,

Lovely she passed away;

Happy, we trust, among the blest,

Where is an endless day.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

MERRELLS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, Sally [Merrells], wife of N.D. Merrells, aged 59 years.

WHITE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Hannah [White], wife of Lyman White, aged 42 years.

WEEDEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 17th, Carrie H. [Weeden] daughter and only child of Henry F. and Emma L. Weeden, aged 7 years, 11 months, 17 days.

Fold the little waxen fingers

Cross the snowy breast;

Sadly close the drooping eyelids--

Our Carrie is at rest.

On the downy coffin pillow

Lay the sunny head;

Lay our little darling gently

In her lonely bed.

Never can a pang of anguish

Pierce that tender breast;

She is freed from all earth's sorrows--

Carrie is at rest.

Oh, 'tis hard to yield our only loved one

To the silent tomb;

But we know the precious flower

Will in heaven bloom.

Gentle angels bore our Carrie

To that land of rest.

laid the treasure softly, gently,

On the Savior's breast;

And He will guard our little darling,

Kindly, tenderly,

For He said of little children,

"Let them come to me."

Marriages (November 9)

Lemma - Hanson & Marziali - Granger

July 1912

What is probably the first double wedding to be performed in jail in new York State, took place Saturday evening in the Oneida county jail at Rome.  Jessie Hanson and Flora Granger, 32 and 29 years of age respectively, were united in marriage with Tony Lemma, 28 years old and Sam Marziali, aged 37 years.  The women were serving sentences in jail of 59 and 40 days respectively. As their time is still unexpired the brides will have to spend the first part of their honeymoon in confinement and apart from their husbands.

Lamphere - Thompson

August 1912

A wedding occurred Sunday evening in town that was a little out of the ordinary on account of the youthfulness of the bride and the age of the groom.  For a while it appeared that the bride would have to grow to years of discretion before she could wear a wedding ring, as several of the village clergy refused to perform the ceremony, although the parents had given their consent.  Finally justice N.P. Stanton was appealed to who tied the knot as tightly as he could and sent them onward through life with his blessing.  The bride is Ida May Thompson, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Thompson of South Canal street, vulgarly called "the Bowery."  The groom who came all the way from Holmesville for a bride, is Clarence M. Lamphere, who has been but 45 years on this terrestrial sphere.

Foster - Gifford

August 1912

A very quiet but impressive ceremony occurred at the home of Mrs. Julia Carhart on Albany street yesterday afternoon at five o'clock when her daughter, Mrs. Ida Carhart Gifford of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] was united in marriage to Mr. Frank H. Foster.  Rev. Inman L. Willcox, was the officiating clergyman.  Only the immediate relatives were present.  After a wedding supper the bridal party took the evening train for Binghamton, where they will reside.

Marriage Notices - 1870

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

REYNOLDS - GRAVES:  At the residence of the bride's father, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of Jan. 18th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Emory S. Reynolds, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Eva Graves, daughter of C.S. Graves.

SCRIBNER - CAMP:  At the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 12th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Al Schribner, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lany J. Camp, of South New Berlin.

MICKLE - DIMORIER:  By the same, Jan. 19th, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Clark Mickle, of Erie, to Miss Sarah C. Dimorier, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

SHARTS - SOUTHERN:  At the Parsonage, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Ransom D. Sharts, to Miss Libbie Southern, both of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY]

FOSTER - DECKER:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 6, by Rev. A.W. Loomis, Mr. Oscar C. Foster, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte Decker, of Barker.

ROBBINS - NYE:  At the residence of the bride, by Rev. G.J. Peck, Mr. Frederick Robbins of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa A. Nye of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

PRICE - BEACH: At the Parsonage, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Martin Price, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances Beach, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

COOK - COSS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 12, by the same, Mr. Apalos, L. Cook, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Marion Coss, of Bainbridge.

WILBER - BROWN:  At the residence of the bride, Jan. 6th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. J. Talcott Wilber, to Miss Ellen Brown, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

STERNBURG - BROWN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Henry Sternburg, to Miss Abbie A. Brown, all of Plymouth.

Obituaries (November 9)

W.R.B. Wing

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

W.R.B. Wing of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], was found dead in his bed, at the residence of his mother, in that village, on the morning of the 3d inst.  He had retired the night before, in his usual health, and not appearing at breakfast, he was found dead in his room.  He was 42 years of age, and had been engaged in business as a druggist for a number of years.  Mr. Wing had many acquaintances in this vicinity.

Alfred Harris

Chenango Union, November 13, 1884

Coroner Avery, of this village [Norwich, NY], was on Sunday last called to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to hold an inquest in the case of Alfred Harris, aged seventeen years, who was shot that morning by his brother, William Harris. The facts are substantially as follows.

Mrs. Harris, widow of George Harris, formerly of Oxford, was employed in the family of Clarence Rowe, a farmer of Guilford, as a domestic, and her son Alfred was also in his employ. William resided in New Berlin, and was visiting his mother and brother.  The young men had hunted together on Saturday, and proposed to go out again on Sunday morning.  While Alfred was at the barn doing the chores, William got down his gun and stood at the door, talking to his mother, who was admonishing him not to hunt on Sunday.  He said the gun was not loaded and playfully pointed it at poultry around the yard, then towards his mother.  Soon Alfred came from the barn, climbing over the door yard fence, when William turned and said, "There comes a bird over the fence," and taking aim, fired, the charge of shot striking Alfred in the left cheek, passing backward and upward, lodging in the base of the brain, killing him instantly.  the verdict of the coroner's jury was in accordance with the facts, accidental killing.  William, who had been under arrest, was released after the inquest.  He is almost crazed over the affair, declaring that he thought the gun was not loaded, and there is no reason to think otherwise.

Harriet (Pellet) Barnes

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 29, 1890

This most estimable and highly respected lady died at her residence in South Broad Street, Thursday morning.  She has been in delicate health during the winter.  Thursday morning about 1 o'clock, her daughter went to her room ad found her resting quietly.  when seen again, she had passed away.  Mrs. Barnes was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and was the daughter of Asa Pellett, one of the pioneers of this county, who settled in Norwich in 1805.  In her youth she was united in marriage to Hon. Samuel H. Barnes and began married life in the old homestead located in East Main Street.  In 1860, Mr. Barnes was elected Canal Commissioner on the Republican ticket, but died suddenly the week after election at the comparatively early age of 52 years.  For twenty or more years Mrs. Barnes continued to reside in the old home until she removed to her late residence in South Broad Street.  there were born to her six children, four of whom Mrs. Hattie Pothon, of New York, Miss Ida P., Mrs. Fred P. Brooks and Mr. George H. Barnes, of this village, survive.  One son, Henry and a daughter, Ella, wife of Hon. John W. Church, died some years ago.  Mrs. Barnes was the sister of the late Asa Pellet, of Plymouth, whose demise was recorded last week.  Of a family of nine her sister, Mrs. Olendorf, is the sole survivor.  Her funeral will be attended Saturday at 2 P.M.

Joseph Juliand

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

Joseph Juliand, a prominent citizen of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and well known in the County, died at his residence in that village Sunday morning last.  Mr. Juliand went to his room Saturday night at about eleven o'clock, and as his family supposed had retired as usual to rest.  The next morning, however, the attention of his son in passing the door of his father's room was arrested, and entering the room he found the deceased upon the floor in an unconscious state.  A physician was immediately called, but he was already beyond relief, and survived only a few minutes after he was first found.  When first discovered the lamp was burning in his room and the bed had not been disturbed, a part only of his clothing was removed, and everything indicated that Mr. Juliand had been suddenly stricken down, probably with apoplexy.  The deceased was 73 years of age, and the second of five brothers, four of whom survive him, the eldest being Col. Richard Juliand of Bainbridge.  He represented this County in the Assembly, in 1827, and again in 1831 and 1832, and although he always sustained himself with honor in all place of public trust, he will be best remembered as the upright citizen, the correct man of business, and the courteous Christian gentleman, always welcome in the social and domestic circle in which he moved.  Mr. Juliand was but once married, and survived his wife, who was the daughter of the late Erastus Perkins of this village, where he always kept his acquaintance fresh, and where many who knew him well, will mingle their sincere regrets at his loss, with those of his bereaved family ---Oxford Times, 16th.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 23, 1870

Suddenly, in this village [Greene, NY], on Sunday morning last, the 13th inst., Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 73 years.  This community has had most startling illustrations recently of the solemn truth that "In the midst of life we are in death."  While the body of one prominent person was draped for the tomb, awaiting entrance into "the narrow house appointed for all living," another conspicuous citizen, neighbor and friend is stricken down without a moments warning, retiring for the night not to an earthly rest, but to that repose and sleep which the blessed and faithful in Christ enjoy till the great waking "when all that are in their graves shall hear the Savior's voice and shall come forth."

Joseph Juliand has been known to this community for about half a century as one of its prominent business men who has been successful, yet with unblemished integrity, true and just in all his dealings, faithful in all the varied relations of life that he has filled.  He was a Warden of Zion church at its first organization and ever sought by his influence, efforts and means to advance its prosperity.  He took a deep interest in the legislation of the diocese, and was a frequent delegate at the Conventions of Western New York, having important positions on the Committees through which its business is initiated and conducted.  He was also a Trustee of the General Theological Seminary, and had but recently returned from one of its most important sessions.  Col. Juliand was twice a member  of Assembly from this district.  For many years he has been a Trustee of Hobart college, and has been one of the delegation to the General Convention of the church.  His strict integrity of character drew towards him through a long business career a sentiment of wide and deep respect.  He was ever faithful in attendance on the Church's ordinances, and was never kept from his place in the appointed services, save by absence from home or sickness.  His religious character was marked by thorough earnestness and sincerity.  He had solemn and strong views of his Christian duties, and could not be shaken in his purposes in what he deemed to be right.  It is difficult to realize that we shall no longer hear his voice nor witness his presence in those solemn sacraments and services to which the church calls her children.  But we trust that he has passed to higher worship, even to the presence immediate of Christ and His Redeemed ones in heaven.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

GRAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, Mrs. E.D.G. Gray, aged 59 years.

HAYES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mrs. Catharine Hayes, aged 35 years.

ARMS:  In Ancram, Columbia Co., N.Y., Feb. 3d, Anna E. [Arms], wife of Edward P. Arms of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 33 years.

PAUL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, of consumption, Mr. Oscar Paul, son of the late Thomas Paul, aged 25 years.

SACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Oliver Sackett, aged 74 years.

BENEDICT:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Susan L. [Benedict], wife of Chester Benedict, aged 39 years.

RODMAN:  In Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], Jan. 25th, Mrs. Eliza A. [Rodman], relict of the late Daniel Rodman, of Albany, formerly of Oxford, aged 85 years.

HEBBARD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, Henry A. [Hebbard], son of John B. and Nettie H. Hebbard, aged 19 months.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, Miss Lucina Rogers, aged 44 years.

STRONG:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary Jane [Strong], youngest daughter of Wm. and Mary Ann Strong, aged 6 years.

Marriages (November 7)

Woodward - Willcox

October 1912

A large number of invited guests witnessed the marriage of Harold E. Woodward of Philadelphia, Pa., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Woodward of Worcester, Mass., and Miss Ethel Willcox, daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Inman L. Willcox of this village, in the Congregational church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Willcox, the bride's father.  The church was beautifully decorated with palms, yellow chrysanthemums, and evergreens.  The large festoons of evergreens were the work of the young people of the church. The pews of the center aisle were decorated with chrysanthemums and ferns.  The bride was attended by Miss Marguerite Willcox, sister of the bride who was bridesmaid and acting maid of honor and Miss Helen Green of Worcester, Mass., bridesmaid, and the best man was Edward Gray Griffin of Albany. The ushers were Dr. Alfred P. Lothrop, instructor in Columbia university, and Frank R. Elder, post graduate student in Columbia University.   The wedding music was played by Miss Emma Miller whose program included:  "Sweedish Wedding March," Sodermann; "Elevation," Florsheim; "Gavotte," from Mignon, Thomas; "Lohengrin" wedding March, Wagner, "Nocturne," Mendelssohn; "Wedding March," Mendelssohn; "Wedding Feast," Stone.

As the Lohengrin wedding march was played, the ushers took their places in front of the pulpit.  The bridesmaids appeared from either side of the pulpit and marched down the aisle to the door where they met the bride and preceded her to the altar, as she was led on the arm of Mr. Willis H. Bartlett of Worcester, an old friend of the family.  At the altar the bridegroom and best man met the party.  The bride's wedding gown was of crepe de chine, with train, trimmed with princess rose point lace; she carried a bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids wore gowns of pink marquisette, over peach colored messaline, trimmed with beaded lace, carried long stem yellow chrysanthemums.

A reception at the parsonage followed the ceremony. The house decorations were yellow chrysanthemums, palms and smilax.  The bridesmaids assisted the bride and groom in the receiving line.  Those who served in the dining room the first hour were Mrs. J.S. Graham and Mrs. E.A. Pearsall, assisted by the Misses Edith and Katherine Packard, Miss Zaida Lee, Miss Susie Walworth, Mrs. Charles Parker, and Mrs. Fred McNeil.  Those who served the second hour were Mrs. V.D. Stratton and Mrs. J.C. Estelow, assisted by Miss Bessie Ash, Miss Hannah Honeywell, Miss Stella Cowan, Miss Josephine Roesch and Mrs. George Stratton. The punch bowl was presided over in the hall by Mrs. Emmet Stratton, assisted by Miss Marion Stratton and Miss Mildred Snell.  Master Henry Harrington and Lewis Stratton attended the door and Masters Hubert Stratton and John Stratton were pages.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Willcox.  She is a graduate of the Worcester Museum Art School.  She has only spent her vacations here during the residence of her family, having been a student in Worcester.  The groom is a graduate of the Worcester High School, Amherst college, and received the degree of Ph.D., at Columbia University last June.  He is a member of the fraternity of Theta Delta Chi.  He has a position in the pure food and drug department at the United States Appraiser's stores in Philadelphia.

The groom's gift to the bride was a gold necklace set with diamonds, sapphires and pearls.  The bride's gifts to the bridesmaids were clasp pins of a design of four leaf clovers with pearl in center.  The groom'[s gifts to the best man and ushers were sets of inlaid pearl studs and cuff buttons. Among the valuable gifts to the bride were three sums of $100, in gold.  An inlaid table of artistic design and beauty was the gift of Mrs. E.M. Tower, her husband having selected it as a wedding gift for his granddaughter before his death.  A dinner set of Haviland China (Limoges) was the gift of the bride's parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodward left on the midnight train for New York and will go from there to Philadelphia, their new home.  They will reside in West Philadelphia, and unite with the church of which Ref. J. Beveridge Lee is pastor, who was best man at the wedding of Rev. Dr. Willcox, and was his classmate in college.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, October 7, 1863

LATHAM - RANDALL: In this village [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 1, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. J.H. Latham to Miss Frances L. Randall, all of Norwich.

CURRIER - SANFORD:  At the parsonage, Oct. 1, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. John H. Currier to Miss Arvilla L. Sanford, of Georgetown, Madison County.

THOMPSON - TYLER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept 2, 1863, by Rev. J.C. Foster, Mrs. A.Z. Thompson to Mrs. Susan Tyler.

FOLLETT - CONKEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 23, 1863, by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. S.E. Follett, of Otego, Otsego Co., to Miss L. Francis Conkey, of Norwich.

ROSEBROOK - DIXON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, 1863, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Charles H. Rosebrook to Miss Phebe E. Dixon, all of Sherburne.

CATLIN - BRUNSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, 1863, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Warren Catlin to Miss Corintha M. Brunson, both of Hamilton, Madison Co.