Letter from Robert G. McMoran - Civil War Soldier

Letter from Robert G. McMoran - Civil War Soldier

Chenango American, August 15, 1861

Letter Extracts

Marshall House
Alexandria, Aug. 1, 1861

Our Company is stationed in the city of Alexandria [Virginia], at the Marshall House, the place where Ellsworth was shot.  We are acting as a Police Guard in the city. We have considerable duty to perform, but we have good rations and plenty of them, and don't care how long we are left in this place, as it is better quarters than we have had since we left the Island, for I must tell you that we have seen some hard times since we left there; but they had harder times at Bull Run.  It was sufficient to make one feel sad to see the poor fellows on their retreat from the fight; some of them falling down by the way and not able to get any further.  I had a chance to see this, for we were sent to cover the retreat. The soldiers who had to come to Alexandria had to pass by us.  The whole complaint was against their officers for leaving them to be butchered upon the field and for their inefficiency.

There is a desperate battle to be fought soon, and the sooner the better, as our soldiers are anxious to avenge the blood of their fellows.  We have got the finest body of men that you could wish to see.  I understand that we have about 200,000 in and around this place and Washington, and more coming.  One object in attempting to take Bull Run was to cut off the supply of water from the rebel army; it is said that this would do it almost entirely.

People say that the rebels are much better than we do, but their prisoners tell a different story. They say that our Zouaves are the bravest men that can be produced and that they killed more of their men than any other two Regiments in the field.

An order has been issued that any soldier found stealing, upon conviction by Court martial shall be shot.

Tell all my friends to write to me.

Your son, R.G. McMoran.

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Robert George McMoran, b. 5 May 1838, Armagh Parish, Ireland, d. 8 Aug. 1888, Sundance, Wyoming; son of David and Ann McMoran, m. Mary Archer, 25 October 1866, five children:  Anna Cecelia, Frederic Archer, David Gilmer, Walter Eugene, William James.

Two enlistments - from New York Adjutant Reports

1)  25th New York Infantry:  McMoran, Robert G. - Age, 22 years.  Enlisted June 27, 1861, at Staten Island, to serve two years; mustered in as private, Co. I; promoted sergeant, discharged for disability, June 1, 1862, at Philadelphia, Pa.

2)  8th New York Cavalry:  McMoran, Robert G. - Age, 24 years.  Enlisted August 25, 1862, at Greene; mustered in a sergeant, Co. E, August 25, 1862, to serve three years; discharged for disability, May 21, 1863, at David's Island, New York.

Death of Robert G. McMoran

Sundance Gazette, August 10, 1888

Wednesday Mr. Hugh Burns brought in the news that R.G. McMoran, of Inyan Kara, had died on the morning of that day.  Deceased had not been in good health for the past year or two, and for the past six months has been confined to his house, and his death therefore was not entirely unexpected.  Mr. McMoran came to the Hills six years ago, and to Crook county five years ago, having lived during this time at his ranch on Inyan Kara, where he was engaged in farming.  He is spoken of as an honest, industrious citizen, who was esteemed by a large number of friends and acquaintances for his many good qualities. There survive him a wife and five children, four boys and a daughter, the latter of whom is the wife of William Miller  The funeral services were held at the residence today, and the body was interred in the Sundance cemetery.  [findagrave.com, memorial #25571205]

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Obituaries (August 16)

Oscar F. Evans

Bainbridge Republican, February 27, 1880

By reference to our death notices, it will be seen that Oscar F. Evans died on Monday last.  Mr. Evans has resided in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] nearly all his life, and made many friends.  He had been suffering with a disease of the lungs for nearly a year prior to his death, but at the last his death was quite sudden and unexpected.  The deceased was well informed on the general topics of the day, and enjoyed a friendly discussion with his neighbors.  He will be greatly missed by his associates.

Mrs. Abbott

Bainbridge Republican, February 27, 1880

Mrs. Abbott, the seven times married woman of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], has died at the age of eighty-eight years.  Her seventh husband, to whom she was married last year, survives her.  Her maiden name was Williams and she always lived in that neighborhood.  She first married a man named Truax, and then she was successively wedded to Messrs. Riggs, Farrow, Wallace, Berry, Pratt and Abbott.  Her widowhood seldom exceeded a year.  She never became a mother, but many of the best citizens of Chenango county called her such, six of her seven husbands being widowers, with children ranging in number from two to a dozen. there is not half a score of families in the county but can trace some marriage relationship to her.  She was a good woman and a consistent member of one of the orthodox churches. The majority of her husbands were well-to-do farmers, and it is said that she leaves a snug fortune, received from her deceased husbands.

Clarence Mathewson

Died April 13, 1922, New Berlin, NY

Shortly after 10 o'clock Thursday morning Prof. Clarence Mathewson started across the lot to the home of his son Jewett, who lives on the adjoining farm at New Berlin Center [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Mathewson had gone a part of the way when he discovered that two of his son's cows were fighting near the barn and fearing that they might injure each other he quickened his step in an effort to reach them.  He arrived in the barn yard and called to Jewett.  In the mean time, exhausted from his hurrying, he sank down on his knees where he was discovered when Jewett arrived.  With the help of the hired man, they carried him out of the yard but he became unconscious and died almost instantly. Assistance was called but nothing could be done to revive him.

The death of Prof. Mathewson comes as a distinct shock to everyone.  Although 73 years of age, he seemed as active as a man much younger.  He became a dancing teacher before he was twenty years of age and with farming had always followed the profession.  For years he conducted classes in New Berlin and was almost as well known in every village throughout this section.  Keeping up with all the new dances, Prof. Mathewson was a skilled teacher and a recognized authority on dancing.  Although his advanced age prevented him from the strenuous teaching of his earlier days, he never lost enthusiasm and during the past winter he conducted a class in Edmeston and for a short time in this village. As a dancing teacher and as a man prominent in the activities of his town, Prof. Mathewson leaves a vacancy which will be hard to fill for years to come. Funeral services will be held form his late home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H.H. Gifford.  The Masons will have charge of the committal services at the cemetery in South New Berlin.  --  Gazette.

James Francis Grooms

Died June 30, 1938, Fulton, NY

News of the death of James Francis Grooms at Fulton [Oswego Co., NY], early Friday morning was received in this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Grooms, 53 years of age, was widely known in Norwich where for many years he was identified with the restaurant business  He was born in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Besides his wife, two children survive, Francis and Catherine, all of this city, in addition to several nieces and nephews, three brothers, John of Syracuse, Morris and Edward of Binghamton and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Barrett, Mrs. Agnes McGuire and Mrs. Theresa Gregory, all of Binghamton, also survive.  Mr. Grooms was a veteran of the World War.  He leaves many friends in this city who will learn with regret of his passing.  The body will be brought to this city where services will be held Tuesday.

Harriet L. (Green) Mathewson

Died June 30, 1938, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Harriet L. Green Mathewson, wife of Oscar F. Mathewson, died at the family home, 28 Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 10:45 Thursday night after a long illness. the deceased was born July 25, 1877, and had been a resident of this city many years.  Funeral services are to be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Breese Funeral home, with Rev. George B. Callender officiating and burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Lillian T. (Anderson) Mathewson

Died June 19, 1935, Norwich, NY

Lillian T. Anderson, who died at her late home, 26 Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday evening, was born in Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27, 1857, the daughter of Elizur Anderson and Wealthy Ann Hough.  Her early life was spent in Pitcher and Smithville.  December 25, 1880 she was united in marriage with Elmer M. Mathewson and came to live in the Norwich Quarter, where she resided until 1928, when she moved to this city.  The death of her husband occurred in 1923.  She is survived by three children, Oscar F., shoe merchant of South Broad street; Maud A., a teacher in the schools of Portchester, N.H., and Lydia A., a teacher in the Norwich schools; one grandson, Robert C. Mathewson, chief radio operator on the Seminole, of the Clyde Mallory Line, and one brother, Orrin L. Anderson of the Norwich Quarter.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  One son, Owen N. died in 1914.  Mrs. Mathewson united with the Methodist church of Smithville in her early girlhood. After her marriage she changed her membership to the Congregational church of Norwich, where she has been a regular attendant until ill health prevented.  She was the last of the charter members of the Willing Workers' Circle of King's Daughters, whose activities were one of her greatest pleasures. A loving mother, a sympathetic friend, charitable to an unusual degree, she will be greatly missed in her home and among her wide circle of friends. The funeral will be held from the Breese funeral home Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dowie DeBoer officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, February 20, 1880

FINCH:  In Belden [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 7, 1880, Mrs. Finch, aged 42 years.  About one week previous to her death she had a shock of paralysis, which deprived her of her speech.  She retained her reason up to the time of her death.

Bainbridge Republican, February 13, 1880

HARRIS:  Suddenly, in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], February 7th, Mr. Beriah Harris, formerly of Colerain, Mass., aged 89 years, 6 months and 14 days.

SMITH:  At his son-in-law's, Mr. Silas Smith in Fairview District, Fresno county, Cal, January 18, 1880, Simeon Smith, brother of Giles Smith, aged 73 years 8 months, 12 days.

Chenango American, August 1, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., of consumption, Mr. Caleb J. Sturges, aged 74 years.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 24th ult., Dr. James Secor.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Henry C. Martin, aged 21 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. after a protracted illness, Mary Delia [Johnson], daughter of Seth and Jerusha Johnson, aged 19 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., A. Elizabeth [Mariam], wife of Selah Mariam, aged 31 years.

Letter from John W. White - Civil War Soldier

Letter:  John W. White, Sickles' Brigade

Chenango American, August 22, 1861

Washington, Aug. 8, 1861

Friends of Chenango:  Having a little leisure, and thinking of my friends in Chenango to whom I have not personally written, and who perhaps would b glad to know where I am and how I like the life of a soldier, I write a few lines to the Chenango American for publication.

We are now encamped about one mile from Washington, and in full view of the great Capitol of the United States; have been here about two weeks--Left Camp Scott, Staten Island with one hour's notice, which caused some of us to get ready for a long journey in a little less time than we had been in the habit of. We had rather a tedious journey of one day and two nights; during which time we ate but three times and slept but little; riding most of the way in cars which had previously been used for conveying hogs and cattle to market. We had a good time notwithstanding.  We marched through the city of Baltimore a little after dark, amid the cheers of friends and the frowns of foes. We were passing quietly along when one of Jeff's friends proposed three cheers for him.  Quite a number responded. Before the echo had died away one of our men called out three groans for the Southern Confederacy. The officers tried to restrain the men, but it was no use, the groans went on and they were not whispered either. As we left the ferry boat which landed us at Philadelphia we were marched around tables loaded with good things, a portion of which disappeared very soon after we were ordered to halt and charge.  Long live Philadelphia.

The officers of the day just came around and informed me that the whole Regiment are to be marched over to Washington in about two hours and present themselves before Old Abe.  He says I will have to stay here and take care of things and attend to the guards as I am sergeant of the same today.  He also said that we are going to leave this camp tomorrow morning at 4 o'clock.  Where we are going I do not know; the head officers keep their own secrets and we smaller fish do as we are commanded.  I am enjoying very good health and find I can endure much more than I expected I could.  I am not sorry I enlisted for the war which is now developing itself in our once happy but now greatly distracted country.

Saturday, Aug. 10th:  This morning finds me about five miles from where we started yesterday.  We are now on the south side of the Potomac and in an enemy's land. The country is mountainous and worth, I judge, about nine cents per square mile, taking out the peach orchards and mellon patches--These abound in great quantities--Their fruit is now in market for those who are good at stealing or have money to spend.  I am very much disappointed in the appearance of things South. The land is barren and shows the effects of bad cultivation. The houses look as if they had been built about four hundred years, and had been white washed every six months. Every thing shows the effects of extreme laziness. There is no style to anything, excepting those who are wealthy and own a lot of slaves. They usually have things in good shape, but very different from New York style; even the city of Washington, except the public buildings, but poorly compares with our Northern cities.

When I left Greene [Chenango Co., NY], I intended to return before going to the seat of War, but our sudden departure from Camp Scott prevented me from doing so.  It is very doubtful whether I ever see my friends in Chenango again or not.  I expect soon to be on the battle field, and likely there to die; for I intend to face the music and do what I can to save my country's Flag.  I believe I am discharging a duty which I owe both to God and man, and hope I shall never shrink from that duty.  Christians in Chenango, when you bow at your pleasant homes around your family altars, and thank the giver of all good for the blessings you enjoy, remember at the throne of Grace those who have sacrificed all the blessings and comforts of home in order to save their country from the hands of traitors.  Many of the soldiers are very wicked, and if they fall on the fettle field, notwithstanding, they died in a good cause, yet Heaven can not be theirs.  I am trying to discharge my duty as a Christian, and if I never see you again on earth, I hope to meet many of you in Heaven, where wars never come, and where friends never part.

My address is Washington, 3d Regiment, Excelsior Brigade, Col Nelson Taylor, care of Capt. Quarterman.  I would be glad to hear from any of you at any time.  If you write, make the directions as plain as possible.

Yours Truly

John W White
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Chenango Telegraph, Feb. 19, 1862:  "The men of the regiment who came from Chenango are all healthy and looking well....White has been promoted to the 1st Sergeantcy of his company, by the Colonel, who had noticed him and become favorably impressed with his abilities and integrity."

From Adjutant Report for 74th New York Volunteer Infantry
WHITE, JOHN W.:  Age 26 years.  Enlisted, June 15, 1861, at Greene, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. C, July 7, 1861; promoted first Sergeant, December 17, 1861; killed in action, August 29, 1862, at Bull Run, Va.

Death of John W. White

Chenango American, September 18, 1862

A letter received at East Greene, gives reason to believe that John W. White, of the 5th Reg. Sickles' Brigade, who enlisted from this town as a private, but who was recently promoted to a Lieutenantcy [sic], has been killed. The letter is written by a surgeon of a Pennsylvania Regiment, who enclosed a letter which had been written to Mr. White by a friend at East Greene, and from which the surgeon ascertained the address.  He says he found the letter "by" a dead officer, and that he caused him to be buried, and marked the spot.  If found upon the person of the officer, which the letter implies, there can be no doubt but that it was Lieut. White.  He was a very exemplary young man, bearing an excellent character for integrity and uprightness.  Our readers may perhaps remember correspondence from his pen which has appeared in our columns, breathing a spirit of patriotism and entire devotion to his country, worthy of the holy cause he was engaged in.  Though met where he prophesied it would, in the face of the enemy, his fate is mourned by many.

From findagrave.com:  Burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Obituaries (August 14)

Marilyn Lee Mallonee

Died May 7, 1940, Ithaca, NY

Marilyn Lee Mallonee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mallonee, former Norwich residents, died at Ithaca Memorial Hospital at 10 p.m. Tuesday after a short illness of pneumonia.  The child was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18, 1937.  Besides the parents there survive the following grandparents, Mrs. Lynn Case of North Norwich and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mallonee, of Richmond, Va.,  Also surviving are the great grandparents, Mrs. Kate Leespott and Mrs. T.S. Mallonee of Richmond.  Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating. The remains will be taken to Richmond, Va., for burial.

Anthony V. Manley, Jr.

Died January 14, 1943, Norwich, NY

In failing health for the past year, the death of Anthony V. Manley, 6 Ivanhoe Road, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], native of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital about 9 o'clock Thursday morning.  Mr. Manley was born in Norwich March 11, 1876, and had spent most of his life in this city.  He was a son of the late Anthony V. Manley Sr., and Margaret J. Kennedy Manley. The deceased graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1897 and for many years served as an engineer with the New York state highway department.  In 1919 he entered the contracting business on his own account and engaged in the building of state highways.  About 1923 Mr. Manley began to specialize as a contractor in the building of guard rail fences along state highways which business successfully has been carried on.  His two sons, Donald F. Manley and Thomas F. Manley, have been associated with the father in this business for some years.  In addition to building guard rail fences, his company also was a jobber and wholesaler of road building supplies.  Mr. Manley operated this business at Norwich for five years and in 1928 it was transferred to Binghamton where the Manley family resided. The deceased was a member of Norwich lodge of Elks for many years.  He was an honorary member of the rotary club of Binghamton and a member of the board of directors of the Binghamton Boys' Club.  For many years Mr. Manley was affiliated with Norwich council K. of C.  He was a member of St. Patrick's church at Binghamton.  Mr. Manley was a very substantial citizen, possessed a wide acquaintance throughout the state, and had a legion of friends who will sincerely mourn his passing.  He was jovial, good natured and had a personality which attracted friends to him. his numerous friends in the city of his birth and a wide circle in Binghamton will regret to learn of his demise. There survive his wife, Mary Ellen Burnett Manley, his two sons, Donald F. and Thomas F. Manley and six grandchildren, all of Binghamton.    There also survive two brothers, Dr. Thomas F. Manley and Dr. Geo. L. Manley, three sisters, Mrs. James S. Flanagan and Miss Margaret J. Manley, all of Norwich and Mrs. Edward F. Foley of New York.  Services are to be conducted at the Geo. J. Devine Funeral home on South Broad street at 9:30 Saturday morning, and at 10 o'clock in St. Paul's church, with Rev. Chas. M. Coveney officiating.  The body will rest at Mt. Hope chapel, awaiting burial in the spring.

Anthony V. Manley, Sr.

Norwich Sun, July 13, 1933

Anthony V. Manley, Sr., died at his home, 42 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], about 2:30 Thursday afternoon [July 13, 1933].  Mr. Manley was one of the well known citizens of Norwich, and had been a resident of this city for more than half a century.  There survive his widow. Margaret Kennedy, and six sons and daughters, Dr. Thomas F Manly of this city, Anthony V. Manley of Binghamton, Mrs. James S. Flanagan and Miss Margaret J. Manley of this city, Mrs. Edward F. Foley of New York and Dr. George L. Manley of this city; also four grandchildren, Donald and Thomas Manley of Binghamton and James and Thomas Flanagan of this city.  Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's church at 9:30 Saturday morning, Rev. Charles M. Coveney officiating with burial in St. Paul's cemetery.

Margaret Manley

Died July 21, 1933, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Margaret J. Manley, who died Friday morning, was buried from St. Paul's Church Monday morning.  Rev. W.A. Sinnott officiated.  Mrs. Manley, who was eighty years old had spent the largest share of her years in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Her death followed by one week the death of her husband, Anthony V. Manley.  She is survived by five sons and daughters, Dr. Thos. F. Manley, Dr. George L. Manley, Margaret j. Manley, Mrs. James S. Flanagan of Norwich, Anthony Manley Jr. of Binghamton, Mrs. Edward F. Foley of New York City; also several grandchildren.

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

HIGLEY:  In Gurnee, Illinois, December 20th, Luther B. Higley, aged 58 years, brother of Truman Higley of this place.

NEWTON:  At Sharon, Potter Co., Pa., January 6th, 1880, Ellen [Newton], youngest daughter of Alonzo S. Newton, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 15 years, of diphtheria.

LYON:  In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday, Jan. 14th 1880, Mrs. Lois Lyon, aged 65 years.

CHAMBERLIN:  At Daiton, Berkshire county, Mass., Friday, January 9th, of pneumonia, Sally C. Chamberlin, aged 64 years.

Chenango Union, December 6, 1894

BROWN:  In Willard's Nov. 24, 1894, Mr. A.J. Brown, burial in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

GILMAN:  In Gaylord, Kansas, Nov. 15, 1894, Mr. J. Gilman, age 70 years, formerly of Greene, NY [Chenango Co.]

HATCH:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Nov. 25, 1894, Mr. Wells B. Hatch, age 73 years, Formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

LENT:  In Brooklyn, Nov. 23, 1894, Mrs. Hattie Lent, daughter of George H. Throop of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY.  Aged 26 years.

MONCRIEFF:  In Brooklyn, Nov. 28, 1894, Mrs. Margaret Moncrieff, aged 98 years.  Formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriages (August 13)

Hubbard - Crispel

Married June 12, 1937

In the Methodist church Sunday morning Rev. Robert Wood announced that the marriage of Rev. Theodore Hubbard of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Carmel Crispel would take place at the bride's home, the Methodist parsonage at Thompson, Pa., Saturday, June 12.  Rev. Hubbard is a former Guilford boy and many of his near relatives live in this village.  The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F.S. Crispel, who was a highly respected pastor of the Guilford Methodist church from 1928 to 1931.  To the coming bride and groom many friends will extend best wishes.  Rev. Hubbard was for many years active and prominent in Chenango county 4-H Club work.

Rev. and Mrs. F.S. Crispel of Thompson, Pa., announce the marriage of their daughter, E. Carmel, to Rev. Theodore I. Hubbard, pastor of the New Berlin M.E. church.  The ceremony was performed on Saturday, June 12, in the M.E. church at Thompson. Rev. and Mrs. Hubbard will return this week from their wedding trip and take up the church work here.

Cowles - Cady

Married January 20, 1940

Mrs. Carrie Cady and Walter Cowles were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Cady's daughter, Mrs. Arthur Barton, Jan. 20.  The Rev. Howard F. Deller, D.D., performed the ceremony and the attendants were Mrs. Barton and Ivan Cady of Brisben.

Lavendusky - Wales

Married September 5, 1935

Miss Berna Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wales, Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Richard Lavendusky, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lavendusky, Labor Day at 11:30 o'clock in the parsonage of the Plymouth Methodist church, Rev. Rexford K. Crounse, pastor, performed the ceremony.  The bride wore a street dress of ashes of rose with black accessories and a corsage of lilies and yellow roses.  Miss Ruth Wales, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a street dress of black and white with black accessories and a corsage of yellow asters and Talisman roses.  Carol Pike, daughter of the bride, was ringbearer and wore a corsage of yellow pompons.  Burton Wales, brother of the bride was Mr. Lavendusky's best man.  The parsonage was decorated with garden flowers.  Mr. and Mrs. Lavendusky will reside in Oneonta.

Coy - Marvin

Married September 4, 1938

Miss Mina Marvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marvin of 18-A Birdsall street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Ralph Coy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Coy, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Montrose, Pa.  The groom is employed by the Christman Motor Sales.  They will make their home at 27 Guernsey Street.

McMillen - Rourke

Married June 24, 1939

Miss Katherine Patricia Rourke, daughter of Mrs. P.H. Rourke and the late P.H. Rourke, was married to Philip Brice McMillen, son of Mr and Mrs. R.S. McMillen, of Shadyside, Ohio, on Saturday at 10:30 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Coveney.  The attending couple were Miss Emma Rourke, sister of the bride, and John H. Rourke, brother of the bride.  Following the wedding a breakfast was served at the Hostess House at Norwich. The bride was attired in an attractive wedding gown and carried a bouquet of white roses, sweet peas and baby's breath. The bridesmaid's flowers were a bouquet of pin carnations, sweet peas and baby's breath.  Mrs. McMillen is a graduate of Norwich high school, Tusculum college, Greeneville, Tenn., and the National Girl Scout Training School in New York city. For the past two years she has been affiliated with professional Girl Scout work in New Haven, Conn., acting as field director.  Mr. McMillen is a graduate of Shadyside high school and Tusculum college, Greeneville, Tenn.  He is associated with his father in business in Shadyside, Ohio.  Following a wedding trip through the south the couple will reside at 4418 Smithfield street, Shadyside, Ohio.  

McGuire - Button

Married August 28, 1939

Amidst a simple but effective setting of gladiolas and hydrangeas the very first wedding to take place in St. Mathews' chapel, at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] was solemnized by Rev. Nelson Parke, rector, at 9 o'clock Monday morning when Miss Ruth L. Button became the bride of John P. McGuire.  Miss Elizabeth Hayes of South New Berlin acted as Miss Button's bridesmaid while, Clifton Tamsett of Morris was Mr. McGuire's best man.  Leslie Button, brother of the bride, gave her in marriage.  An organ recital by Mrs. Adelbert Kullman, sister of the groom, preceded the ceremony.  "Because," "I Love You Truly," and "O Promise Me" were among the selections rendered.  The bride was daintily attired in a floor length gown of white chiffon over white satin.  Orange blossoms nestled in the tiny shirring of the square necked tight fitting bodice.  She wore a coronet of white chiffon with a shoulder length veil and wore white satin slippers.  Miss Button carried an arm bouquet of pink and white roses which was tied with white tulle.  Miss Hayes wore an attractive gown of Powder blue organdie over a matching taffeta slip.  Her headdress was of pink and blue ribbon and rosebuds with a shoulder length veil of blue organdie.  She carried an arm bouquet of pin roses and blue delphiniums.  Mrs. McGuire, who is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Harriette Button and the late Silas Button of South New Berlin is a graduate of the South New Berlin high school.  She attended Hartwick college and is a member of Phi Sigma Phi sorority.  Mrs. McGuire is valued employee of The Preferred Mutual Insurance Company at New Berlin.  Mr. McGuire, who is the son of Mrs. Charles Shaw and the Late Percy McGuire of South New Berlin, is also a graduate of South New Berlin high school and Utica Business school.  He is employed by the Z.&M. Independent Oil Co. A reception and wedding breakfast at the Majors inn, Gilbertsville, was tendered to 30 relatives of the bridal couple.  Mrs. McGuire's going away costume consisted of a charming navy blue suit and accessories to match.  Following a wedding trip through the New England states Mr. and Mrs. McGuire will be at home to their many friends in their newly furnished apartment in South New Berlin.  Mrs. McGuire was honored at several Pre-nuptial events by Mrs. Paul Smith, Mrs. A.J. Kullman and Miss Elizabeth Hayes of South New Berlin, Mrs. Alfred Leonard and Mrs. Percy Bowers of Norwich.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, June 20, 1861

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Andrew H. Ingersole, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Susan L. Thompson, of Guilford.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Andrew M. Dickinson to Miss Maggie I. Thompson, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 27, 1867

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Noyes B. Phetteplace, and Miss Cordelia S. Brown, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Brimfield, Mass., on the 18th inst., by Rev. Jason Moore, Mr. Theodore D. Miller of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah F. Brown, of Brimfield.

In Union Valley, May 20th, by Rev. S. Carver, Mr. Henry Hall, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Adeline Barber, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

In Hobart, Delaware Co., on the 5th inst., by Rev. Wm. A. Curtis, Mr. Erastus P. Smith of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Nancy F. Hauford, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th inst., by B.F Lownsbery, Esq., Mr. George W. Lewis, to Miss Olive A. Brooks, all of Oxford

Chenango American, July 4, 1861.

At Greenville, Ala, Monday, June 3d, Mr. Horace Smith, Jr., of New York, to Miss Anna [Gregory], daughter of Ossian Gregory, Esq., of the former place.

Obituaries (August 12)

Sarah E. Owens

Died November 30, 1934, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Sarah E. Owens passed away at her home Friday night, aged 72 years.  She had been ill only a few days. There survive a son, Chester Owens of Norwich and a daughter, Mrs. Ada Fraser of Pattersonville.  A prayer service was held Monday night at the Breese Funeral home.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Tillson, N.Y.  The beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which she was held.

Clarissa E. (McNitt) McLagan

Died October 21, 1942, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Clarissa E. McNitt McLagan, widow of George McLagan who died several years ago, passed away at her home, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], R.D. 1, at 8:30 Wednesday night, after a week's illness. The deceased was born in Norwich January 20, 1861, and had resided for many years in this township, where she was held in high regard by many friends.  She is survived by the following sons and daughters, James McLagan of Utica, Mrs. Jesse Moses of Hamilton, Mrs. Walter McIntyre of Oneonta, Percy McLagan of Guilford, Mrs. Frank Sherman of Norwich, Mrs. Kirk Moss of this city, Mrs. Orson Blood of Norwich, Mrs. Charles Hoffman of Guilford and Kasson McLagan of Norwich.  A son, Virgil C. McLagan was killed in a railroad accident at Edmeston in 1919.  There also survive a brother, Frank McNitt of Norwich and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Bowers of Buffalo and Mrs. Sperry Sargent of Norwich, 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. The body will rest at the late home of the deceased until Saturday.  Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 1 o 'clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt. hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

James Stephen McLagan

Died May 19, 1944, Utica, NY

James Stephen McLagan of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], formerly of Norwich, aged 64 years, died in a Utica hospital Wednesday at 1 p.m., after about a week of critical illness.  He was a painter and paperhanger by trade.  Born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] March 17, 1880 he was the eldest son of the late George H. and Clarissa McNitt McLagan.  He was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Mildred Barr of South New Belrin.  She died several years ago leaving two daughters who survive.  They are Mrs. Gordon Bickford of Greenfield, Mass. and Mrs. Seward Tuttle of East Rochester; also five grandchildren.  His second wife was Miss Mary Jebeaux of Utica who also survives.  He also leaves six sisters, Mrs. Jesse Moses of Hamioton, Mrs. Walter McIntyre of Oneonta, Mrs. Frank Sherman, Mrs. Kirk Moss and Mrs. Orson Blood, all of Norwich; Mrs. Charles Hoffman of Guilford, and two brothers, Percy McLagan of Guilford and Kasson McLagan of Norwich.  Funeral service will be held at 130 Eagle street, Utica, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and the body will be brought to Norwich Saturday afternoon and funeral services will be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

George W. McNitt

Died July 22, 1941, Norwich, NY

In failing health for the past two years, the death of George W. McNitt of 47 Fair Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the family home late Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. McNitt was born in Wellsboro, Pa., July 1, 1853, coming to Norwich when a child. For 23 years he was engaged in farming in the town of Norwich.  In 1900 he moved to the city of Norwich and for a period of 30 years operated a retail feed business until retirement.  Mr. McNitt had been a member of the First Baptist church since early youth.  He was a highly respected resident of Norwich and his wide circle of friends and acquaintances will mourn his passing.  Feb. 21, 1877, he was united in marriage with Eliza Holcomb.  She survives with two sons, Supervisor L.H. McNitt of this city and Dr. Harold W McNitt of Binghamton.  Dr. McNitt has just been admitted as a patient at Binghamton City Hospital and will be unable to attend the funeral serices. Mr. McNitt also leaves nine grandchildren, Roland B. McNitt, Mrs. Lynn Kolfrat, Mrs. Ruth Shirdon, Harold McNitt, Katherine McNitt, Jeannine McNitt of Norwich; Mrs. Harold Burgess, Mrs. John Fern and Robert McNitt of Binghamton.  He also leaves four great-grandchildren.  Funeral services are to be held from the late home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. Floyd Darling of Waverly, former pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. R.L. Matthews of Calvary Baptist church, officiaitng.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 13, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th inst., Mr. Jehial Spafford, aged 61 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Benjamin I. Burroughs, aged 81 years.

In Tioga, Tioga Co., N.Y. on the 10th inst., Miss Maria Ford, aged 60 years, lately a resident of this village, and sister of Mrs. Farr.

Chenango American, June 20, 1861

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning, the 15th inst., of consumption, Mr. Carlos K. Pike, aged 49 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mr. Artemus G. Preston, aged 58 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Richard Thompson, aged 25 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Alice B. [Jackson], daughter of Henry and Sylvia jackson, aged 28 months.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], May 16th, Hesler L.[Herrick], daughter of Jonas and malinda Merrick, aged 25 years.

In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], June 8th, of consumption, Sarah A. [Whitby], wife of F.M. Whitby, aged 36 years.

Post Listing, July 15 to August 11, 2019

Listing of blog postings for July 15 to August 11, 2019

Marriages

Posted July 15, 2019

Catherine Cole - Donald Coe (Norwich, 1938)

Grace Hilda Follett - Homer J. Slater (Norwich, 1928)

Carrie Cook - Emory Salisbury (Greene, 1931)

Clarence V. Figary - Beryl Hadlock (Norwich, 1917)

Edith Figary - Otto Nicholson (Norwich, 1921)

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Coe (Norwich, 1942) 60th wedding anniversary

Marriage notices - 1861

     Samuel Williams - Mary Whipple (Norwich)

     Augustus Nevins - Adelaide Himes (Plymouth)

     Henry M. Grant - Almira E. Wells (Pharsalia)

     J. Floyd Thompson - Adelaide Wakeley (Otselic/Pitcher)

     Milton Hoag - Jane P. Soule (Norwich/Smithville)

     Hiram E. Lewis - Jane Webb (Oxford/Smithville)

     Albert Blindberry - Cynthia Purdy (Plymouth/Smyrna)

     William P. Goodwin - Sabra E. Weaver (Watsonville CA/Norwich)

     Albert Sumner - Marilla Wells (East Pharsalia)

Posted July 20, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Asahel R. Holcomb - Abbie A. Johnson (Norwich)
     A.D. Smith - Fannie A. Dean (Afton)
     Daniel Shippy - Angeline Edmonds (Eaton/Norwich)
     Charles G. Hatteson - Rachel L. Holmes (Smyrna/Oxford)
     William Card - Lyda M. Carruth (Norwich)
     Eli M. Shay - Harriet E. Clapper (Afton)
     Henry L. Parr - Frances R. Hoyt (NYC/Greene)
     Clark Hartson - Laura A. Ingham (Oxford)
Marriage Notices - 1875
     Randall A. Wheeler - Marilla M. Stead (Oxford/Guilford)
     Adelbert Caulkins - Josephine Griswold (Sherburne)
     William Warring - Libbie Kinney (Saratoga/Greene)
     Stephen Card - Jennie Pennell (New Berlin)
     H. DeWitt Burdick - M. Elvira Poole (Lincklaen)
     Charles S. Owens - May C. Barrows (Utica)

Posted August 4, 2019
Irene Nelson - Robert Blandon (Smyrna, 1942)
Mr. & Mrs. Mirvil Snow (45th anniversary, 1940)
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams (2nd anniversary, 1941)
Dora Webster - Fred Swenson (New Berlin, 1937)
Marriage notices - 1861
     Andrew J. Sands - Addie Hile (Oxford)
     Henry F. Weeden - Emma J. Wilcox (Sherburne)
     A. Clak Hartson - Laura A. Ingham (Oxford)
     Charles D. Platt - Kate A. Roe (Binghamton / Coventry)
     D.W. Lowell - Anna Seymour (Binghamton)
     Amos Hughson - Maria A. Blivin (Kenosha NB, Oxford / Preston)

Posted August 9, 2019
Marriage Notices 1861
     John D. Morse - Caroline Young (Norwich)
     Mr. C.L. Willcox - Harriet L. Comstock (Wellsboro PA / Oxford)
     Albert D. Monroe - Serepta M. Fraser (Otselic)
     Charles Turner - Aususta H. Stratton (Norwich)
     John A> Griggs - Elsie M. Sines (Pitcher Springs)
     Charles W. Creal - Caroline I Brooks (Kiantone / Guilford)
     Hiram Henry Worden / Elizabeth Thorpe (Preston / Plymouth)
     Joseph E. Bonney - Sarah Henderson (Hamilton / Pharsalia)
     Mr. J.F. Hazen - Tabitha Bush (Oxford)
     William D. Thurber - Libby C. Stafford (New Berlin / Utica)
Marriage Notices 1875
     Dr. Horatio Bellows - Charlotte A. Bradner (Norwich / Canadaigua)
     Henry Wilbur - Ellen B. Pendleton (Marathon / Norwich)
     Charles M. Drake - Eliza Hill (Norwich / Oxford)
     Byron Ingham - Eliza Church (Oxford / Vallonia Springs)
     Eugene Monk - Flora Winchell (Greene)

Obituaries

Posted July 16, 2019

David P. Field (Norwich, 1885)

Mary (Shippey) Field (Norwich, 1903

Marriage notices - 1869

     Eliab G. Ford (Norwich, 56y)

     Sophia Field (Norwich, 43y)

     Samuel Merton Babcock (Pitcher, 1y)

     Francis F. Brown (Smithville, 63y)

     Curtis Thompson (Afton, 66y)

     Caroline Hall (Chenango Forks, 41y)

     Jemima Taylor (North Fenton, 75y)

     Maud Wagner (Charleston SC, 7mo)

     Harvey L.R. Harrington (Galesburg IL, 23y)

Posted July 17, 2019
Henry Legard Norton (Norwich, 1913)
Lucena Norton (South New Berlin, 1889)
Marshall Norton (Norwich, 1881)
Nathan Norton (North Guilford, 1908)
Cynthia Davenport (McDonough, 1908)
Jesse S. Norton (Norwich, 1946)
Death Notices - 1889
     Edward T. Hayes (Norwich 76y)
     Charles Watts (Norwich, 70y)
     Nancy M. Perry (Norwich, 47y)
     Alice M. Wright (NYC, Norwich, 41y)
     George W. Steward (Plymouth 59y)
     Stephen Harrington (Plymouth, 76y)
     David D. McGeorge (Oxford, 87y)
     Lucena Norton (South New Berlin)
     George Johnson (Greene, 68y)
     Avis Baker (Greene, Page Brook, 91y)

Posted July 18, 2019
Delilah (Stinson) May (White Store, 1927)
Son of Everett May (Mt. Upton, 1901)
Laura Bixby Morgan (McDonough, 1929)
Ida (McIntyre) Frink (New Berlin, Mount Upton, 1929)
Minnie A. (Hoag) MacGillivray (Unadilla, White Store, 1911)
Death Notices - 1861
     Samuel Dickson (Norwich, 55y)
     Polly Foster (Norwich, 70y)
     George F. Titus (North Norwich, 15y)
     Asa Ballou (Boscoe, IL, Norwich, 91y)
     Delia B. Comstock (Oxford, 27y)
     John Bulkley (Oxford (Oxford, 90y)
     Julia Ette Root (Preston, 19y)
     Julia Ernestine Sumner (Norwich, 4y)
     Mehitable Church (Norwich, 82y)

Posted July 19, 2019
Joseph S. May (White Store, 1868)
Leonard Porter (Marshalltown IA, Coventry, 1868)
Clark E. Phetteplace (Norwich, 1934)
Ernest F. Parker (Norwich, 1946)
Mary Jane (Haight) Peck (Norwich, 1881)
Death Notices - 1868
     Betsey M. Parker (Norwich, 70y)
     Mary Long (Norwich, 79y)
     Pliny Augustus Holbrook (Norwich, 2mo)
     Easton Phetteplace (Norwich, 59y)
     Amelia N. Buell (Sherburne, 18y)
     Jennie L. Brooks (Smyrna, 6y)
     Frankie E. Bennett (Eaton, 17y)
   
Posted July 24, 2019
Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene (Holmesville, 1917)
Arthur B. Greene (Sidney, Bainbridge, 1948)
Edwin Greene (Mt. Upton, 1905)
George T. Greene (White Store, 1886)
Romanzo Spring (Norwich, Geneva, 1886)
Lewis Parker (Brisbin, Augusta, 1886)  Train/pedestrian accident
Death Notices - 1886
     Elizabeth A. Sanders (Norwich, 36y)
     Aruba York (Oxford, 83y)
     Harriet N. Moore (Oxford, 64y)
     George T. Greene, (White Store, 29y)
     Deborah Roberts (Greene, 73y)
     Rachel Northup (Smyrna, 88y)
     Lindsley shipman (Sherburne, 39y)
     John Leonard (Sherburne, 88y)
     Eliza Casey (Columbus (21y)
     Anna Perry (New Berlin (86y)
     James H. Mason (Greene, 68y)
     Truman Peck (Pittsfield, 81y)
     Grace Punderford Cole (Cincinnatus, 27y)

Posted July 27, 2019
Death Notices - 1861
     Harley Beardsley (Greene, 70y)
     James Burroughs (Greene, 70y
     N. Manetta Rice (Greene, 6y)
     Louis Burton (Oxford, 91y)
     Mary Bowers (Oxford, 5y)
     Louisa R. Curtis (McDonough, 28y)
     Addie Amelia Flagg (Smithville, 10m)
     Mrs. Dorman (Chenango Forks, 70y)
     infant Bingham (Greene)
     Jabez Manwarring (Coventry, 80y)
     Samuel R. Billings, M.D. (Norwich, 23y)
     Lotia Bradley (Guilford, 53y)
     Phebe Wood (North Norwich, 72y)
     Mary C. Scott (Galena IL, Norwich, 30y)
     Susannah Robinson (Greene, 59y)
     Nelson Randall (New Ohio, 28y)
     Warren Decker (Oxford, 33y)
     Mattie Stanley (16y)
     Dr. Thompson Mead (Batavia IL, Norwich, 40y)
     Hannah Hinman (Plymouth, 28y)
     Nellie M. Baldwin (at sea, Norwich, 21y)
     Margarette Harrison (Greene, 84y)
     Polly Nichols (Smithville (64y)
     Laura Eggleston (Suspension bridge, Oxford, 48y)
     Julia Hopkins (Troy A, Oxford)
     Lucy Brown (Norwich, 57y)
     Morgan S. Lewis (Binghamton, 36y)

Posted July 28, 2019
Maria (Sherman) Musson (Decatur IN, 1910)
Zida M. (Barse) Bidwell (Butternuts, 1895)
John Blackman (Sherburne, 1892)
George Bowan (Mt. Upton, 1894)

Posted July 29, 2019
James Tripp (Owego, Binghamton, 1861)
Lena (Phetteplace) Dain (Norwich, 1932)
David C. Dain (Norwich, Masonville, 1945)
Linda Louise Dain (South New Berlin, 1945)
Eugene Doolittle (1917)
Death Notices - 1861
     John Sirn (Smithville, 65y)
     Charles A. Winchester (Oxford, 7y)
     Jesse E. Gibson (Oxford, 6y)
     Alvira Hill (Smithville, 1y)
     John Bulkley (Oxford, 90y)
   
Posted July 30, 2019
Ira Blanchard (West Bainbridge, 1912)
Eli R. Lyon (Bainbridge, 1912)
Naomi Wheeler (Oxford, 1874)
Lyman Bush (Guilford, Oxford, 1886)
Samantha (Green) Bush (Guilford, 1888)
Death Notices - 1861
     Mary Reynolds (Cortland, Norwich, 71y)
     Chloe Winsor (Norwich, 76y)
     Woodbridge G Baker (South Plymouth, 43y)
     Samuel Boss (Elmira, Oxford, 76y)
Death Notices - 1877
     Lenora Skinner (Stiles, Oxford)
     Lieut. William H. Ripley (Greene, 36y)
     Horace Peck (Greene, 72y)
     Ambrose W. Smith (Norwich, 67y)
     Nathan Pendleton (Cuba NY, Norwich, 52y)
     Aaron Booth (West Bainbridge, 80y)

Posted July 31, 2019
Ebenezer A. Davis (West Bainbridge, 1924)
Sheldon Hopkins (oxford, West Bainbridge, 1913)
Dennis Ballou (Plymouth, 1872)

Posted August 1, 2019
Deborah Ann (Lyon) Doolittle (Earlville, Oxford, 1911)
Jennie Smith (West Bainbridge, 1911)
Amelia Butts Wetmore (Bainbridge, 1911)
Death Notices - 1900
     Leroy J. Brooks (Norwich, 50y)
     Julia F. Lyon (Norwich, 75y)
     William K. Buell (King Settlement, 54y)
     John L. Dye (Earlville, 77y)
     Charles Moore (Otselic)
     Cora Belle Barber (DeRuyter, 29y)
     Mrs. William Smithers (West Bainbridge, 30y)
     Eliza T. McFarland (Bennettsville, 74y)
     Eva Dorman (Rome NY, Guilford, 20y)
     Florence Chapman Clark (Paris, France, Oxford, 53y)
     Charles Mathews (Smithville, 85y)
     Ella Campbell (Smyrna, 48y)

Posted August 3, 2019
Susan (Knowles) Stone Bartlett (Smyrna, 1911)
Seth M. Bartlett (Smyrna, 1924)
Bert Dutcher (Plymouth, 1946)
Death Notices - 1861
     Amanda Mead (Greene, 8y)
     Mary B. Gray (Hornellsville, 4y)
     Mary Hester (Youlin) Pell (Jersey City NJ, 19y)
     Mary J. Alcott (Columbus, 47y)
     Isabel Ann Westcott (Oxford, 10y)
     Lucretia Levee (Oxford, 84y)
     John Fitch (Plymouth, 15y)

Posted August 6, 2019
Rev. E. Bradley Meaker (Bethlehem PA, West Bainbridge, 1886)
Jens Olesen (West Bainbridge, 1935)
Death Notices - 1861
     William Daly (Greene, 64y)
     Orrill Tyler (Greene, 66y)
     Underhill Miller (Oxford, 75y)
     Nancy Hamilton (McDonough, 42y)
     Barney Bowers (Norwich, 56y)
     Nathaniel Purdy (Plymouth (75y)

Posted August 7, 2019
Peter M. Carlson (Norwich, White Store, 1950)
Almira Case (King Settlement, 1903)
Jasper Case (Preston, White Store, 1915)
Robert D. Case (Norwich, 1946)
Death Notices - 1861
     William Hollenbeck (Oxford, 77y)
     Jane Willcox (Smithville, 60y)
     Eunice B. Perkins (Houston TX, Oxford)
     Ruthven Perkins (Austin TX, 18y)
     Dr. Russell B. Burch (New Berlin, 55y)
     Thomas T. Hayes (Mt. Upton, 25y)
     John Brown (Pharsalia, 84y)
     John Henry Adams (Plymouth, 17y)
     Martin Sisson (Plymouth, 20y)
     George W. Smith (McDonough, 52y)
     Benjamin Cory (Watertown, Oxford, 66y)

Posted August 10, 2019
Child of Emerson Gibbs (Oxford, 1861) drowning
Susan Gurnsey (Oxford, 1861)  Burned
Agnes (Russell) McGarity (Norwich, 1940)
Dr. Hugh Ross MacMillan (Bradford PA, Norwich, 1940)
Death Notices - 1861
     Benjamin Birdsall (Greene, 94y)
     John M. Bennett (Oxford, 75y)
     Sally Aylsworth (New Berlin, 77y)
     Henry Mygatt Hyde (Saquoit, 4y)

Posted August 11, 2019
Addison Lyon Mesick (Binghamton, 1932)
James E. McGarity (Buffalo, Norwich, 1925)
Walter R. McGarity (Norwich, 1941)
Lillian R McIntyre (Norwich, 1939)
Death notices - 1861
     Willie C. Thomas (Greene, 18 mo)
     James Duncon (Otselic)
     Ashbel B. Rockwell (Norwich, 73y)
     Axey Carter (Greene, 64y)
     Ezra Wells (Greene, 75y)
     Albert Jafet (East Greene)
     Nathaniel V. Eastwood (Coventry, 38y)
     Alfred Brown (Pitcher, 67y)
     Franka A. Rathbone (Plymouth, 9y)

Miscellaneous

Posted July 25, 2019

Civil War Begun!, Fort Sumter Taken!!  An Appeal to Arms! (April 1861)

Proclamation by the President (April 1861)

Posted July 28, 2019
War! War! War!  -- April 1861

Posted August 2, 2019
Different perspectives at outbreak of Civil War - May 1861

Obituaries (August 11)

Addison Lyon Mesick

Died February 15, 1932, Binghamton, NY

MESICK:  Addison Lyon Mesick, 82 years old, died at 12:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at his home, 31 Margaret Street, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Harriet Jayne Mesick; two sons, Henry P. and Ralph A. Mesick, and a grandson, Addison Mesick, all of this city.  The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the J.F. Rice funeral home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City.  Rev. Lloyd S. Ruland will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside, N.Y.

James E. McGarity

Died June 11, 1925, Buffalo, NY

James E. McGarity, aged 49 years, died at is home in Buffalo Thursday, June 11.  The body arrived in Norwich, Saturday morning where burial will be made.  Funeral services will be held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Raymond Welch, 31 Maydole street Monday morning and at St. Paul's church at 9:30.  Father Joseph S. Tiernan officiating. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  James E. McGarity was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and came to Norwich while a young man.  he resided in this city for a number of years, but had recently lived in Buffalo.  Survivors are his widow of Buffalo, his mother, Mrs. Mary McGarity; two sisters, Mrs. William Thompson and Mrs. Raymond Welch, three brothers Robert D. and Walter R., all of Norwich and one brother, Howard T. of Syracuse.--Norwich Sun.

Walter R. McGarity

Died January 23, 1941, Norwich, NY

Walter R. McGarity, aged 51, died at his late home, 65A Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Thursday morning at 2:15 o'clock.  Although in failing health for the past year, he had been fairly well until very recently, his death coming as a decided shock to his family and friends.  Born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], August 5, 1889, deceased came to Norwich as a young man, being first engaged here as an employee of the George Nagel candy store on North Broad street, now the Wilcox and Littlefair store.  After a short time in the store, Mr. McGarity became associated with the Norwich knitting company, in whose employ he had been for 31 years, acting as shipping foreman.  He was regarded as a valued employee of the knitting company and was loved and respected by his employers, as well as the men who worked under him.  Many neighbors, friends and business associates will mourn his passing.  On August 7, 1916, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Mee at St. Paul's church here.  For 24 years he was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul's and the local council of the Knights of Columbus, serving two years as Grand Knight.  Mr. McGarity was also a member of the League of the Sacred Heart of St Paul's church, serving that group as president for several years.  Besides his wife, deceased is survived by one son, Frederick W. McGarity; one brother, Robert McGarity of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Vernice Welch of Binghamton and Mrs. William Thompson of Snyder, N.Y.; seven nephews and four nieces. Funeral services will be held at the late home, 65-A Silver street, Monday morning at 9 o'clock, with a high mass of requiem at St. Paul's church at 9:30 o'clock.  Burial will be made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery.  Arrangements are in charge of Robert J. Fahy, funeral director.

Lillian R. McIntyre

Died June 17, 1939, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Lillian R. McIntyre occurred Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.P. Prindle on Cortland street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian R. McIntyre, widow of Floyd McIntyre will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese Funeral Home.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery. Friends who desire to call at the Funeral Home are invited to do so Monday afternoon or evening. The death of Mrs. McIntyre occurred Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.P. Prindle on Cortland street. She was a native of Seneca Falls where she was born April 6, 1862.  A very estimable resident, Mrs. McIntyre was held in high regard and affection by many friends.  Devoted to her family, the influence of her strong Christian character was expressed in many ways.  She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Prindle and Mrs. E.P. Prindle, also one son, Frank McIntyre, all of this city, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Death Notices

Chenango American,  May 30, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Willie C. [Thomas], infant son of J.A. and J.G. Thomas, aged 18 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mr. James Duncon, an old and very much esteemed citizen of that town.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Mr. Ashbel B. Rockwell, aged 73 years.

 Chenango American, June 6, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Axey [Carter], wife of Aron Carter, aged 64 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Ezra Wells, aged 75 years.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Albert Jafet.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., at the residence of Charles Joselyn, Mr. Nathaniel V. Eastwood, aged 38 years and 10 months.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. Alfred Brown, aged 67 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., of putrid sore throat, Miss Franka A. Rathbone, aged 9 years.

Obituaries (August 10)

Child of Emerson Gibbs

Chenango American, June 6, 1861

We learn, says the Oxford Times, that the child of Emerson Gibbs, which was thrown from a bridge and drowned while passing over the Chenango River near Norwich, in February last, was recovered on Friday afternoon about a mile below where the accident occurred. The remains were found partly embedded in the sand and in a remarkable state of preservation.

Susan Gurnsey

Chenango American, June 20, 1861

On Tuesday of last week, Miss Susan Gurnsey, aged about 16 years, daughter of Mr. John M. Gurnsey, residing about five miles below this village, says the Oxford Times, was so severely burned by her clothes taking fire that she lingered only until Saturday morning.  It appears that she was at work near a fire, scalding milk pans, a few yards from the house, when by some means fire was communicated to her dress.  She ran towards the house, when her screams attracted the attention of her father, who happened t be near, and who endeavored to do all in his power to relieve her from the frightful position in which she was placed, but the fire had gained so rapidly, that his efforts were unavailing.  Her clothing was much burned, principally upon her back and the lower extremities.  The sufferer lingered until Saturday morning  in a state of apparent unconsciousness, when death came to her relief.  In his determined efforts to rescue his daughter from the flames, Mr. Gurnsey was severely burned upon the hands, that some days will intervene before he will regain their use.

Agnes (Russell) McGarity

Died January 17, 1940, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Agnes Russell McGarity, wife of Robert D. McGarity, Sr., died late Saturday afternoon at her home, 23 Hale street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], following an extended illness. She was born in Downsville [Delaware Co, NY], November 6, 1884, the daughter of Edwin and Laura Varnalid Russell.  For the past 38 years she had been a beloved and respected resident of this city.  Her passing is a source of great sorrow to a wide circle of friends and neighbors.  Mrs. McGarity possessed the faculty of making and keeping friends.  Her scope of life was broad and her interests varied. While her family was her chief interest, her many neighborly acts endeared her to a wide circle and she was never too busy to greet a friend.  Mrs. McGarity was a member of the Grand Eagles and Fernleaf Camp 6180, Royal Neighbors of America.  Besides her husband there survive one daughter, Mrs. Leon A. Curnalia of this city; two sons, James E. McGarity of this city and Robert D. Jr., of Oxford, also one grandson, Robert D. McGarity 3rd, of Oxford. The body will rest at her late home, 23 Hale street, until Tuesday morning, when it will be taken to the George J. Devine Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 o'clock.  Rev. George B. Callender, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes H. McGarity, wife of Robert D. McGarity Sr., were largely attended Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the George J. Devine Funeral home.  Relatives and friends assembled in a large number to attend the rites while members of the Grand Eagle lodge of which Mrs. McGarity was a member, attended the services in a body.  A profusion of flowers was evidence of the love and esteem held for her and expressed also the sympathy of friends to the bereaved family.  Rev. George B. Callender, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church officiated. Burial was made in the family plot at Mt. Hope cemetery.  Bearers were Leon Curnalia and James E McGarity of this city; Robert D. McGarity Jr., of Oxford; Delansee Franciso of Downsville; Everett Hovey of Sidney and Everett D. Miner of Willet.

Rev. Hugh Ross MacMillan

Chenango Telegraph, February 20, 1940

Information reached this city Friday of the death of Rev. H.R. MacMillan at Bradford, Pa., Thursday afternoon.  Rev. Mr. MacMillan was pastor of the First Baptist church in this city for several years.  He was a member of the local masonic lodge and his untimely death will be sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends.  Mrs. C.E. Rathbun of this city received a telegram from Mrs. MacMillan giving the information of Mr. MacMillan's passing.

Funeral services for Dr. Hugh Ross MacMillan, beloved pastor of the First Baptist church of Bradford, Pa., for the past 12 years were held from that church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Dr. F. Dean Miller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of that city officiated.  Monday morning the body was taken to Gouverneur, N.Y. where burial was made in the family plot. Dr. MacMillan, former pastor of the First Baptist church here, died unexpectedly last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home  Apparently enjoying his usual health Rev. Mr. MacMillan had officiated at the funeral services for Miss Ida Lincoln of Fredonia, a former local resident, at the Koch Memorial chapel Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock.  He had returned to his home and following lunch he went for a walk.  He returned about 1:30 o'clock and complained to Mrs. MacMillan of a pain in his chest.  Dr. Ben F. White, a neighbor, was summoned and after administering a treatment Dr. MacMillan responded.  It was believed that several days of rest would be beneficial.  However, his condition took a turn for the worse and he passed away at 3 o'clock.  Thomas R. Clark, coroner, was called and authorized the removal of the body to the McAllister Funeral Home.  Coroner Clark issued a certificate of natural death, cause by angina pectoris and a cardiac thrombosis, heart diseases.

Hugh Ross MacMillan was born in Maple Lake Station, Ont., Canada, in 1872, the son of the late Angus and Christine Ross MacMillan. The youthful MacMillan attended the schools there until he reached the age of 13 and then found work in the Canadian woods where he put in a year of hard strenuous work in driving logs down Canadian rivers.  At the age of 14, with the permission and blessings of his parents he struck out to make his own way in the world.  His first stop was at Barry, Ont., where he served a three year apprenticeship, learning the miller's trade.  However the depression of 1893 struck, and Mr. MacMillan soon found himself again hitting the road in search of work.  He decided to try to find work in Milwaukee and for a long period could find nothing but small odd jobs.  That, however, failed to last long.  Spending most of his spare time in the Y.M.C.A. of the town he was given timely advice from local association leaders and one man, Dr. Homer Vosburg, head of the Wayland Academy in Wisconsin, a Baptist institution, gave Mr. MacMillan the determination to continue with his schooling.  With this thought in mind, he worked himself through the academy and then entered Colgate university.  While in college Mr. MacMillan was active in athletics and starred in football and track.  At track he specialized in pole vaulting and held the pole vault mark at Colgate for 10 years before it was broken.  He was graduated from Colgate in 1902.  Leaving Colgate, he entered Hamilton Theological Seminary where he finished in 1903.  Dr. MacMillan's first pastorate was at Massena, N.Y., where he went in 1903 following his ordination as a Baptist minister.  He served the Massena pastorate until 1907.  During his first pastorage Dr. MacMillan coached the high school football team as past of his service.  From Massena, Dr. MacMillan was transferred to Portage, Wis., serving there until 1913 when he was named joint secretary for mission societies by the Baptist convention.  He gave up the secretaryship in 1915 when he was named pastor of the First Baptist church of Norwich, N.Y.  Six years later, Dr. MacMillan was given charge of a larger church in Franklin, Ind.  There he was instrumental in putting the church through a remodeling period and also caused the erection of a three-story educational unit to the plant.  Serving Franklin faithfully until 1928, Dr. Macmillan was rewarded by being offered the pastorate of the Bradford First Baptist church.  Since coming to Bradford Dr. Macmillan had been a tireless worker in both the affairs of the church and the city.  He died on the eve of seeing a dream of 12 years come true, that of a new church edifice which was planned for this coming summer. Dr. Macmillan had led his congregation since coming to Bradford in the planning of the huge undertaking.

Widely known throughout the entire community, Dr. MacMillan was beloved by all denominations and also played an important part in the civic affairs of the city.  He was a speaker of accomplishment and was noted for his rare wit. Dr. MacMillan represented the Oil Creek Baptist Association on the board of managers of the Pennsylvania Baptist Convention and also was a member of the commission on pastoral education in the state.  In his early years he had served on the state convention boards in Wisconsin and Indiana.  Dr. MacMillan was a 22nd degree Mason and also held membership in the Commandery and the Knights Templar.  He was an active member of the local Rotary Club and of the Franklin, Ind., club.  He received a degree from Franklin, Ind., college in 1925.

Surviving Dr. MacMillan are his wife, Mrs. Eugenia Violet Smith, whom he married in 1907; four brothers, Lewis MacMillan of Windsor, Ont., Canada; Angus, Thomas and Dan MacMillan of Windsor, Ont. Canada, and Mrs. Sarah Klose of Swords, Canada.  A daughter, Alice Christie MacMillan died in 1924 in Franklin, Ind.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 23, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Benjamin Birdsall, aged 94 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. John M. Bennett, aged 75 years.

At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., of consumption, Sally Aylsworth, aged 77 years.

At Saquoit [Oneida Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Henry Mygatt [Hyde], son of Henry M. and Jane G Hyde, of New York, in the 4th year of his age.

Marriage Notices (August 9)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 16, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. John D. Morse to Miss Caroline Young, both of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. W.R. Cobb, Mr. C.L. Willcox, of Wellsboro, Pa., to Miss Harriet L. Comstock, of Oxford.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by J.H. Stanbro, Esq., Mr. Albert D. Monroe, to Miss Serrepta M. Fraser, both of Otselic.

Chenango American, May 23, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th isn't., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles Turner to Miss Augusta B. Stratton, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by Rev. E. Holroyd, John A. Griggs to Miss Elsie M. Sines, both of Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, May 30, 1861

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by Rev. A.B. Southworth, Mr. Chas. W. Creal, of Kiantone [Chautauqua Co., NY], to Miss Caroline I. Brooks.

Chenango American, June 6, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by B.F. Lownsberry, Esq., Mr. Hiram Henry Worden, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Thorpe, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. E.W. Allen, Mr. Joseph E. Bonney, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Sarah Henderson of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, June 13, 1861

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. J.F. Hazen, to Miss Tabitha Bush, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., nY].

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Elder Thomas Hill, William D. Thurber, of New Berlin, to Libby C. Stafford, of Utica.

Chenango Union, November 11, 1875

BELLOWS - BRADNER:  In Canadaigua [Ontario Co., NY], Nov. 3, by Rev. B. Scoville, Dr. Horatio Bellows, M.D. of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte A. Bradner of Canadaigua.

WILBUR - PENDLETON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9, by Rev., D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Henry Wilbur of Marathon, Cortland Co., to Miss Ellen B Pendleton of Norwich.

DRAKE - HILL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1, 1875 by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles M. Drake of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Hill of Oxford.

INGHAM - CHURCH:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 1, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Byron Ingham of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eliza Chruch of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY].

MONK - WINCHELL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Eugene Monk to Miss Flora Winchell, all of Greene.

Obituaries (August 7)

Peter M. Carlson

Norwich Sun, April 17, 1950

Peter M. Carlson, a veteran of World War 1, died at the Veteran's Hospital in Bath Monday morning at 10:30.  He had been a patient there for three years.  Mr. Carlson was born June 11, 1887 in Sweden.  Prior to World War I he had worked in Binghamton as a mason and resumed that trade upon his discharge from the service.  He is survived by three brothers, Herman Carlson of Sherburne; Samuel Carlson of Sweden and Henry Carlson of Binghamton.  He leaves one sister, Emily Vinge of Sweden and several nieces and nephews in Sweden.  The body will be brought to Norwich where it will be received by the Breese Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements are awaiting arrival of the body.

Norwich Sun, April 18, 1950

Funeral services for Peter Carlson who died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Bath will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese Funeral home, Rev. David A. Jensen, pastor of the Lutheran church of Norwich officiating.  Burial will be in the White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Full military rites will be accorded the departed veteran by the lieutenant Warren E. Eaton DSG post 189.

Almira Case

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, November 21, 1903

King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Mrs. Amira Case occurred Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Littlewood, from paralysis.  She was the widow of Ira Case, and resided at Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at Mr. Littlewood's and burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Jasper Case

Norwich Sun, December 18, 1915

Jasper Case died at the county farm Dec. 16, 1915, aged 70 years.  According to the invariable custom of Supt. Frank J. Quinn, funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 Rev. Wm. R. Roselle officiating. The burial will be made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Robert D. Case

Norwich Sun, May 20, 1946

Robert D. Case, 87, member of the Chenango County ABC board died in Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] early Sunday morning following six weeks of critical illness and a major operation which he underwent a week ago.  News of his passing brought profound sorrow to many friends and former associates.  Mr. Case was born July 28, 1858 at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], the son of William and Rosanna (PenDell) Case.  Completing his education in the old Norwich Academy, Mr. Case taught school at North Norwich and Mt. Upton before becoming the active manager of the Case homestead farms.  He later was a successful lumberman, a business that had his attention until the early 20s when he retired.  Since 1927 this has been his home.  A staunch member of the Democratic party he was active in party councils in the county.  Mr Case was affiliated with all of the Masonic bodies and was a member of Kalurah Shrine, Binghamton. During his residence in Norwich he was a communicant of the First congregational church. Throughout World War II he served as a member of the advisory committee for selective service board 444, this city and as a member of the Chenango county rationing board. Thru the American Red Cross and other agencies he gave freely of time and money in support of the men and women in uniform, many of whom he counted as personal friends.  For many years Mr Case had served as treasurer of the Evergreen Cemetery Association at White Store and was instrumental in the upkeep of that beautiful and historic resting palce.  Until his last illness, Mr. Case had been privileged to enjoy remarkable health for a man of his years.  His keen mind and active interest in community, state and national affairs found many seeking his counsel and advice.  He was never too busy to be of help.  His interest in rural Chenango did not lessen with his retirement from active business and for many years he contributed to the success of the Chenango county fair thru the office of secretary of the Chenango County Agricultural Society which he held for a long period.  Mr. Case was a member of the Norwich Club and was actively interested in all of the affairs and events of the city club.  He was a fine competitor and his ability was outstanding in the game of billiards.  This past season found him active in bowling and other club affairs.  He was a great lover of baseball and was a warm supporter of community play and took great interest in the high school nines.  Understanding and affable, he was devoted to his family.  His friendship was sought by young and old as something really wholesome and to be cherished.  On the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary, his friends honored him with a testimonial dinner.  The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Case saw large numbers participating in an affectionate greeting.  Mrs. Case was the former Florence Graves. Their marriage took place in this city February 27, 1884.  Her death occurred several years ago.  Mr. Case is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. Dwight Gifford; two grandsons, Lieut. (j.g.) Robert C. Gifford and Richard E. Gifford, who served in the air force. The former is now enroute to the west coast from Pearl Harbor.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.  Services are to be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Breese Funeral home where his body rests.  Dr. G. Edger Wolfe, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery at White Store.  Norwich lodge, 302, F. and A.M. will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Monday night at 7:30.

Death Notices

Chenango American, July 1, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. William Hollenbeck, aged 77 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Jane [Willcox], widow of Thurston Willcox, aged 60 years.

Chenango American, July 4, 1861

At Houston, Texas, on the 7th ult. Eunice B. [Perkins], wife of Erastus S. Perkins, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

At Austin, Texas, April 25th, Ruthven [Perkins], son of Harriet B. and the late L.S. Perkins, aged 18 years and 9 months.

Chenango American, June 27, 1861

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Russell B. Burch, M.D., aged 55 years and 6 months.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., of consumption, Mr. Thomas T. Hayes, aged 25 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. John Brown, aged 84 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., John Henry Adams, son of John C. Adams, aged 17 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst, Martin Sisson, son of Thos. Sisson, aged about 20 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Geo. W. Smith, aged 52 years.

In Watertown, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.], on the 24th inst., Benjamin Cory, Esq., aged 66 years.  Mr. C. was for several years Editor and Publisher of the Oxford Gazette and People's Advertiser.

Obituaries (August 6)

Rev. E. Bradley Meaker

Northern Christian Advocate, January 21, 1886

MEAKER:  Rev. E. Bradley Meaker was born in Hawietown, Broome Co., N.Y. Jan. 5, 1852, and died in Bethlehem, Pa, Nov. 6, 1885.  In the Summer of 1879 he graduated from the Wyoming Seminary at Kingston, Pa.  He was ordained a local deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Wyoming Conference in the Spring of 1880, and the following year supplied the Randolph charge very acceptably.  In the spring of 1881 he accepted the position of teacher of the lower classes in Professor Ulrich's Preparatory School at Bethlehem, Pa., and in September, 1882, he took the position of instructor of mathematics in the same school.  Professor Ulrich says that Mr. Meaker was a very excellent teacher, and that his place will be an extremely hard one to fill, and that he never knew of a teacher who took such a live interest in the inner life of his pupils. He was not only a teacher but a brother to many of his pupils.  He was an excellent mathematician, he and his brother, A.E. Meaker, being considered among the best in the State.  He had one of the finest collections of mathematical works extant.  He also had a very valuable collection of coins.  On August 17, 1881, he was married with Martha Queal, daughter of the Rev. W.G. Queal, of the Wyoming Conference, who with an infant son about eleven months old survives him.  In March 1884, he was ordained local elder in the Methodist Episcopal Chruch.  He was very earnest and active in church work.  When he went to Bethlehem he immediately connected himself with the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church there, and at the time of his death was superintendent of the Sunday School, which office he is said to have filled with great acceptability. The honesty and integrity of his life were such that Bethlehem papers speak of him as "one of the most valuable men in educational and church circles Bethlehem had."  His life was so consistent with his profession that his friends have no doubt that the sudden coming of the summons found him ready for the message.  It was at a moment when least expected.  he was standing in the university gymnasium in the full enjoyment of his usual health, when without a moment's warning he fell to the floor.  Proper remedies were quickly administered, but all to no effect. Bro. Meaker was dead.  Fitting memorial services were held in the University chapel and also in the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church at Bethlehem. The remains were conveyed to West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for interment and await the  resurrection.

Jens Olesen

Bainbridge News, February 28, 1935

After a lingering illness, Jens Olesen, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the age of sixty-nine, 4:00 o'clock on February 14th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Daniel Boone, Forest hills, Long Island.  He is survived by his wife, Laura Sophie; his three children, Marie Eleonora Boone, Ruth Elise and Paul Leth; his infant grandson, Jens Paul Olesen; and relatives in Denmark. The funeral services were read by Rev. G.H. Orvis, of the Presbyterian Chruch, in the Colwell Brothers' Chapel, February 17th at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.  The remains will have final rest in West Bainbridge Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  It was Mr. Olesen's wish to be buried after death in the friendly countryside, where he had found comfort and happiness in life.  Jens Olesen was born June 15, 1866, in Denmark at Resen Pr. Struer.  Dec. 26, 1894, he was untied in marriage with Laura Sophie Petersen, of Svendborg. Their union was blessed with four children, three surviving.  Mr. Olesen came to this country in 1904 and  Mrs. Olesen arrived a few months later with the two oldest children.  Rudolf was taken from this world shortly after they landed in America. Twenty years ago, the family moved to Bainbridge and Mr. Olesen made this community his home until the time of his death.  He was  a naturalized citizen of the United States.  Though he did not find much demand for his profession of cabinet maker in Bainbridge, it will be remembered that one of his helpful community efforts was constructing the interior of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad station.  Mr. Olesen's death had been failing since last summer and in November, he left with Mrs. Olesen to spend the winter months in Forest Hills, which had been their custom for the past few years. When Mr. Olesen's condition became critical a month ago, his son, Paul, flew form Tulsa, Oklahoma, to make a ten day visit with his father and then returned to his work in the western oil fields. Bad weather and dangerous flying conditions prevented his presence at the funeral.  Mrs. Olesen returned to New York Monday morning with her two daughters and son-in-law.  Early in May she will return to Bainbridge for a month's visit with friends before making a long visit to Denmark with her brothers and sisters whom she left thirty years ago.  Mr. Olesen's death will be felt by many in Bainbridge as the passing of a kind friend, respected by his acquaintances as an honest, upright citizen, who was never too busy to give a cheerful smile or a helping hand.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 16, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., William Daly, aged 64 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ins.t, Orrill [Tyler], wife of Harry Tyler, aged 66 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Underhill Miller, aged 75 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst, of cancer, Nancy [Hamilton], relict of John Hamilton, aged 42 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., of quick consumption, Barney Bowers, aged 50 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Nathaniel Purdy, aged 75 years.