Marriage Notices (August 31)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, October 3, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. I.W. Day to Miss C.R. Knisey, both of Greene.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. Mr. Callahan, Mr. Gurdon H. Wilcox, of Brockton, N.Y. [Chautauqua Co], to Helen M. [Brown], oldest daughter of C.M. Brown, Esq., of the former place.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. A.S. Southworth, Mr. Leroy A. Cornwell, to Miss Rozella M. Lyon, both of Guilford.

Chenango American, October 10, 1861

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. Benj. Shove, Mr. Chas. Higgins of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth B. Dye, of Pitcher.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. B.S. Williams, Mr. S.N. Harris, of Fabius, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] to Miss Celia E. Titus of North Norwich.

Chenango American, October 17, 1861

In St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by the Rev. W.A. Johnson, Mr. John Banes to Miss Frances E. Somers, all of Bainbridge.

In DeRuyter, Madison Co., on the 12th inst., by A.V. Bentley, Esq., Wm. N. Smith of German [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hester Ann Baldwin, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. W.H. Olin, Mr. Henry S. Vaughan, to Miss Emily Briggs, both of Norwich.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Luther A. West to Miss Polecsa N. Eaton, both of Sherburne.

Bainbridge Republican, March 12, 1880

JOHNSON - DYER:  By Rev. Hurd, of Knoxville, Pa.; March 3d, Munroe Johnson of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Dell R. Dyer, of Woodhull, Pa.

Bainbridge Republican, March 19, 1880

BISHOP - NEWTON:  At the residence of the bride, March 10th, by Rev. L.W. Jackson of Hancock, assisted by Rev. G.W. Remington of Trout Creek, Mr. Weller Bishop of Sidney Centre [Delaware Co., NY] to Miss Ida Newton of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]

MANWARING - TYLER:  At the home of the bride in Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] March 11th, 1880 by Rev. W. B. Stewart, D.D., Mr. Lucius Manwaring to Miss Anthy F Tyler.

Bainbridge Republican, April 16, 1880

THORNTON - WELLS:  At the house of A.A. Van Horne, Esq., Bainbridge, April 1, 1880, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, Samuel M. Thornton of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jeanette A. Wells of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, April 30, 1880

TARBELL - ROUNDS:  At the home of the bride's parents, Afton, April 27th, 1880, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Charles E. Tarbell and Ellen J. Rounds, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, November 11, 1875

ROGERS - SMITH:  In Greene Oct. 26, by Rev. A. B. Dilley, Mr. Elery T. Rogers of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary G Smith of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

GEER - BARBER:  In Plymouth, Oct. 19, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Frank Geer of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nettie Barber of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

NEASKERN - ABBOT:  In Sherburne, Oct. 30, by Rev. S. Wood, Mr. Wm. H. Neaskern of Sauquoit [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss Martha Abbott of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

HOLL - ALEXANDER:  In Pitcher, Nov. 2, by Rev. G.P. Turnbul, Mr. Fred G. Holl of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Abbie Alexander of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (August 30)

Anna Hawley

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1880

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Last Wednesday evening death entered the household at the M.E. parsonage, and removed little Anna Hawley, a child two years of age, from the family side.  The funeral services took place at the parsonage on Friday at 11 o'clock a.m., Rev. Mr. Ryder of Bainbridge officiating. The remains were afterwards taken to Brooklyn for burial.

Jacob Hawyer

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1880

A disastrous fire occurred in the outskirts of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co., NY], on Sunday night, Dec. 21st, at about 4 o'clock. A small dwelling house, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hawyer, aged respectively 86 and 81 years, was burned to the ground, and Mr. Hawyer was burned to death in it.  His body was burned to a crisp, nothing being left but a few bones.  Mrs. Hawyer was awakened by the flames, but was unable to arouse Mr. Hawyer, he probably being suffocated at the time.  She escaped and walked with nothing on but her night clothes, and they badly burned to the residence of her son, Mr. James Hawyer, a distance of about twenty rods. The thermometer at the time was below zero.  Her feet and hands were frozen.  Her recovery from the effect of the exposure and excitement is doubtful.  Only two persons reached the scene before the house was burned down, and they too late to do any good. the fire is supposed to have originated in a pan of hot ashes in the woodshed.--Cherry Valley Gazette

Charles V. Mitchell

Died November 13, 1935, Zanesville, Ohio

Services for Charles V. Mitchell, 78, who died Wednesday night at his home 700 Linden avenue, were held Saturday afternoon at Mader-Peoples funeral home, with Rev. A. Stokes Watson officiating.  Burial was in Woodlawn.  Mr. Mitchell was a member of the Market Street Baptist church.  He was a native of New York state but had lived in this city 45 years.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard Taylor and Mrs. Clyde Reasoner, this city; three sons, Kenyon Z., Donald G., and Walter D. Mitchell, this city; a sister, Mrs. William Bagg, South New Berlin, N.Y., and four grandchildren.  His wife, Mrs. Mary Josselyn Mitchell, died two years ago. Zanesville, Ohio Signal.  The deceased had spent the last two summers here with his sister, Mrs. Bagg, and At Worcester with other relatives.

Grace Esther (Welden) Mitchell

Died March 21, 1923, Norwich, NY

Grace Esther Welden Mitchell, aged 20 years, wife of John A. Mitchell, died at her home at 20 Hubbard avenue, Wednesday morning at 12:45.  Deceased was well and favorably known in this city where she was employed in the L.W. Woolworth store for the past five years.  She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, a daughter, aged two weeks, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J.Welden and one sister, Mrs. Edith Grotsinger, all of this city. The funeral will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Frank W. Young, pastor of the Broad street Methodist church will officiate with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1880

We are pained to announce the death, on Monday, of Louis Ives' youngest boy, about five years of age.  The funeral took place at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday.

Chenango American, October 3, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. Mrs. Amy E. [Randall], wife of Ralph J. Randall, aged 80 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, 1861, of diptheria, Mary A. [Felt], daughter of George J. and Philura Felt, aged 12 years 10 months and 14 days.

Also, August 8th; Orrin James [Felt], son of the above, aged 9 years and 22 days.

On the 25th of Sept. Philura [Felt], wife of George J. Felt, aged 38 years, 4 months and 6 days.

In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], on the 27th ult., of diptheria, Mrs. Rizpah B. Hoyt, wife of John B. Hoyt, aged 37 years.

Chenango American, October 10, 1861

In Wellsboro, Pa. on the 7th inst., Ada [Tenbroeck], wife of Andrew Tenbroeck, of this town, aged 21 years and 6 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Eunice Brown, aged 75 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., of Typhoid fever, Mr. Delos Janes, aged about 48 years.  

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Philip Barttle, aged 89 years.

Letter from Edwin Slater - Civil War soldier, 1861

Letter from Edwin Slater, Civil War Soldier

Chenango Telegraph, August 7, 1861

Letter Extract

We make the following extract from a private letter from Edwin Slater, who was in the recent battle of Bull's Run, to his relatives in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Slater is in the gallant New York Fire Zouave Regiment which immortalized itself upon that occasion.

"...Having a few leisure moments, I thought I would write to let you know how we are getting along.  On the 16th of July we were ordered to march and drove the enemy from Fairfax.  We followed and drove them on.  We had a light brush on the 19th by coming upon a masked battery.  Only a few men were lost.  Our Division was not engaged. The enemy made a stand at a place called Bull's Run on the morning of the 21st.  We were ordered to march, and after a march of nine miles we arrived within half a mile of the field.  The roar of the cannon, the crack of the muskets and rifles, the wounded being brought by us, all tended to nerve us for what we were to pass through. when within sight of our battery we were ordered to halt, and strip for the fight.  I rolled up my shirt sleeves, grasped my musket and on we went.  We were marched into the field, the fight commenced and soon became general.  More, I cannot tell you now, only that our regiment was the first in, of our division, and the last out. We went into the field at 11 a.m., and came out a half past four p.m.  The number of killed and wounded I could not judge of.  Two hundred black horse cavalry charged on us and only three escaped mounted.  A good many of our men were shot down, but they fought like devils, while the enemy were cowards and ran like sheep at every charge.  We had about 20,000 men while the enemy were said by deserters to have had 100,000 men.  I was wounded in the side by a musket ball--only a flesh wound.  I did not mind it much.  When we left the field we marched 42 miles to our old encampment at Shooter's Hill without rest, but we are anxious to "go in" again.  I am all right and have not been off duty on account of my wound.  A cannon ball passed so near my head as to knock me down but did not do me any harm.

Yours Truly,  Edwin

Marriages (August 28)

Clark - Bluler

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

CLARK - BLULER:  At the home of the bride's parents, in Harpersville, Jan. 14th, 1880, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. Luman B. Clark, of Bainbridge, and Miss Nancy Bluler.

Under our marriage head will be found a notice of the nuptials of Luman B. Clark, the popular grocer of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nancy Bluler, of Harpersville [Broome Co., NY].  they were married at the home of the bride's parents about a mile from Belden Station. The ceremony was happily rendered by the Rev. A.W. Cornell of Harpersville. After the ceremony, which was attended by several from Bainbridge, among whom were Mr. B.I. Sherwood and wife, the friends present sat down to a fine collation and enjoyed a merry feast.  The newly wedded pair have our heartiest congratulations for a happy future. We now see why "Lume" has been enlarging and beautifying his store and surroundings--that he might have a pretty cage for his bird.  May her imprisonment be a happy one.

Miller - Henry

Married August 1, 1937

The wedding of Miss Viola Allen Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Henry of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Dr. John Ivan Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Miller of Prescott, Kansas, took place at the home of the bride's parents near Norwich, at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 1. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George B. Callender, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church.  Miss Arlene L. Nuttall of Ithaca was maid of honor, Dr. T. Norman Hard, also of Ithaca, was best man.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Music for the wedding was furnished by Miss Gladys Barr of Ithaca, pianist, and Dr. Paul E. Newman of Auburn, tenor soloist.  Selections included Brahms' "Lullaby," Victor Herbert's "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life," Saint Saens "The Swan," and Wagner's "Wedding March" from Lohengrin.  The ceremony took place in front of the fireplace, which was banked with pines and blue and white hollyhocks, delphinium and phlox. Candelabra were on the mantel.  The bride wore a gown of white satin with a redingote of white escurial lace trimmed with bands of satin.  Her fingertip veil fell from an off-the-face cap of escurial lace, trimmed with orange blossoms and a braid of satin. She carried a shower bouquet of white Briarcliff roses, baby's breath and white larkspur.  Miss Nuttall wore a gown of Shiapareill crepe of Cial Blue and a tiara of talisman roses and blue delphinium.  Her bouquet was talisman roses and baby's breath. The bride's mother wore flowered chiffon with a shoulder corsage of white Briarcliff roses and blue delphiniums.  After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served to the bridal party and guests. The table was decorated with white candles and a centerpiece of white larkspur, blue delphinium and baby's breath.  Dr. and Mrs. Miller will spend two weeks in Canada, after which they will visit Dr. Miller's parents in Kansas and will return to Ithaca by a southern route thru the Ozarks. For traveling the bride wore an ensemble of maize and navy blue linen with navy blue accessories and a shoulder corsage of talisman roses in combination.  After the first of September they will be at home at 132 Blair street, Ithaca.

Mrs. Miller was a guest at several pre-nuptial parties preceding the wedding.  Mrs. Miller was graduated from the Norwich high school and received the degree of bachelor of science from Cornell university.  She is a member of Chi Omega sorority, as is also her maid of honor.  For the past two years Mrs. Miller has been an assistant in the department of administrative extension of the New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell university, at Ithaca.  Dr. Miller was graduated from Prescott high school and received his bachelor of science degree from Kansas State university at Manhattan, Kansas.  In 1936 he received the degree of doctor of philosophy from Cornell university.  He is a member of the Alpha Zeta fraternity and the honorary fraternities of Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Xi.  He is now a research instructor in animal husbandry at Cornell university.

Mattice - Kimball

Chenango Telegraph, August 25, 1942

Miss Jean Antoinette Kimball, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wheeler Kimball of South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] was married Saturday morning, Aug. 22, at 11 o 'clock, to Harold Howard Mattice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O. Mattice of Conkey avenue [Norwich].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. W. Gray Jones in the Broad Street Methodist church. The church was decorated with gladioli ranging in color from white to the pastel shades.  Preceding the ceremony, Ray Nagel, organist, presented a short organ recital consisting of the following numbers:  "In A Monastery Garden," Kite; "Ave Maria", Schubert; "Narcissus," Nevin; "I Love You Truly," Bond.  the bride was given in marriage by her father.  Miss Helen Rounds was the maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Grace MacHale and Miss Ruth Trenga.  John Silliman of Sidney was best man and the ushers were George Bennett and Charles Ryan of this city. The bride wore a gown of white satin made on classic lines with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves, with lace insertions, ending in a point at the wrist.  Her cap and long veil were edged with Chantilly lace and caught with pearlized orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet of baby's breath, white snapdragons and white roses with long ribbon streamers. The mail of honor wore canary yellow marquisette with lace insertions and a mantilla of matching net. She carried an arm bouquet of pink gladioli, yellow snapdragons, lavender sweet peas and gypsophelia.  Miss MacHale wore aqua satin with overskirt of matching net and a mantilla of the net.  Miss Trenga wore a similar dres sof coral pink and a matching mantilla of net. Both bridesmaids carried arm bouquets of pink gladioli, pink snapdragons and gypsophelia.  Mrs. Kimball, mother of the bride, chose a dress of teal blue velvet, with black accessories and a shoulder bouquet of white roses.  Mrs. Mattice wore an American beauty dress with white accessories.  Her corsage was of white roses.  Following the ceremony a reception and luncheon for the bridal party and immediate family was held at Grandview Heights.  For going away, the bride wore moss green velveteen suit with matching accessories and a shoulder bouquet of gardenia.  After a short trip, the bridal couple will reside in the Sturges apartment on West Main street. The groom is employed at the Scintilla Magneto plant in Sidney.  Out-of-town guests were from Unadilla, Schenevus, Oneonta, Worcester, Prattsville, and Westover Field, Chicopee Falls, Mass.  Prenuptial events honoring the bride were given by the misses Helen Rounds and Ruth Trenga, Miss Grace MacHale and Miss Grace Haynes.

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

On Wednesday of last week, Mr. George Burgdoff and Miss Mary Bliss, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were united in the bonds of matrimony by Rev. E.T> Jacobs.

SHERWOOD - ESTERBROOKS:  January 11th, at the residence of the bride's parents in Bainbridge by the Rev. L.E Wheeler, Mr. Charles W. Sherwood of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Annie Esterbrooks, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

SEARLES - MERRIMAN:  At Afton on the 30th, of December, 1879, by the Rev. N.J. Hawley, Burton M. Searles, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Viola Merriman, of North Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co.]

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1880

KEELER - PORTER:  At the home of W. Hazen, Esq., by the Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles J. Keeler to Miss Henrietta F. Porter, both of Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].

PALEN - COLE:  At Coles Hill, Broome county, Wednesday, January 14th, by the Rev. A.W. Cornell, James F. Palen of Tioga county, Pa., and Miss Sarah K. Cole of Colesville.

Bainbridge Republican, February 27, 1880

FINCH - FINCH:  In Masonville, Feb. 12, by the Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. W.D. Finch of Tompkins [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Hattie Finch, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]

Chenango American, September 26, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. Geo. White, Mr. Everett Baldwin, to Mrs. John Hubbard, of this village.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Charles R. Hotchkiss and Miss Hellen J. Mosher, all of the above place.

In Oxford, on the 18th inst., by Rev. W.R. Cobb, Mr. W.D. Willoughby to Miss Lucy E. Wilcox, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (August 27)

Essie Bonlar

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

On Saturday last we were compelled to announce a sad accident to Wm. Kirby, who, while slitting some lumber at Rowlingson's planing mill, had a hand taken off by a buzz saw.  Mr. Kirby has a sister residing at Cherry Valley, Otsego county, named Mrs. F. Bonlar.  They had a beautiful little girl named Essie [Bonlar], nine years of age, who met with a horrible accident and death, before the sad news had reached there of Mr. Kirby's accident.  Little Essie we are told was standing near a wood pile, watching the hired man chopping wood, when the axe slipped in such a way as to nearly never the child's head from her body.  Binghamton Leader

Jacob Hoover

Bainbridge Republican, February 6, 1880

Jacob Hoover, a young German living in Tuscarora, Pa., was buried alive Saturday afternoon by the caving of a shaft in which he was at work taking out coal. The elder Hoover, his son and son-in-law had discovered a pillar of coal in an old mine abandoned 15 or 20 years ago and sunk a narrow shaft to reach it. The shaft or well was 34 feet deep, timbered very slightly, and about 8 tons of coal were taken out when the catastrophe occurred.  Young Hoover was at the bottom, digging, while his brother-in-law manned the windlass above.  Suddenly the frail supports gave way. The sides of the shaft fell together, and it filled up with earth to the very top.  An alarm was given at once, and about 150 men gathered to the work of rescue. They scooped out the earth with an old powder can, passing it from hand to hand along a line of men stationed in the shaft. They then abandoned the task until Sunday morning. Twice the shaft caved in on them, but without injury to any of the workers, and about two o'clock Monday afternoon the unfortunate miner was reached.  He was quite dead. A rope was passed around his body, and it was drawn up and carried home.

John L. Mulligan

Died July 23, 1932

John L. Mulligan, 70, son of the late Luke and Bridget Riley Mulligan, died at his late home in the town of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night.  The body was brought to the funeral home of Lawrence and Devine on South Broad street. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from St. Malachy's church at Sherburne at 9:30 with Rev. Raymond T. Lawrence officiating.  Interment will be in St. Malachy's cemetery.  Mr. Mulligan had been in failing health for the last two years. The only immediate survivors are a number of nephews and nieces residing in Earlville and Clark Mills.

May Brennan Mulligan

Died May 24, 1938

Following a prolonged illness, Mrs. Joseph P. Mulligan died at the Chenango Memorial hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon.  News of her passing was a cause for much sorrow to a legion of friends.  Mrs. Mulligan was born March 11, 1886, at Hamilton [Madison Co., NY]the daughter of Thomas E. Brennan and the late Margaret Brennan.  Besides her husband and father, four children survive.  Margaret, a teacher in the Sherburne school; Mary, Eleanor and John, a student at McGill university.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

The funeral of Mrs. May Brennan Mulligan, wife of Joseph Mulligan, who died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital this afternoon will be held from the residence, 62 Rexford Street, Friday morning at 9 o'clock and from St. Paul's Church at 9:30.  Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Harold M. Moulton

Died February 26, 1940

Funeral services for Harold M. Moulton, who died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday morning will be held from the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Born in this city January 5, 1892, at 55 West Main street, Mr. Moulton was the son of the late Will C. and Rubie (Coon) Moulton.  Living his entire life here he was educated in the Norwich schools, later attending preparatory school in Massachusetts.  Since February 1922 Mr. Moulton had been an employee of the Chenango and Unadilla Telephone Corp., and for the past 10 years held the responsible position of wire chief.  Prior to his association with that company, and since 1915, he was employed here by the New York Telephone Company, entering the employment of the C and U, when the two companies were merged. An efficient workman, loyal to his employers and his associates, his passing is a great loss and brought expressions of regret from company executives.  Advancing through the ranks to the important position he held, Mr. Moulton was ambitious in his work and refused to be satisfied with less than his best effort in point of years of services, he was one of the oldest employees of that company.  W.A. Seeley, O.&U. manager, said today "Mr. Moulton's death is keenly felt by our organization. We have lost not only a fine workman but a genuine friend."  Mr. Moulton's capacity for making friends leaves a wide circle who mourn with his family in his untimely passing.  His greatest monument is perhaps the steadfast loyalty he gave to those friends.  He attended Emmanuel Episcopal church. As a member of Norwich Lodge 1222, B.P.O.E., he gave generously of his time and his energy to the welfare of that order.  Of rugged stock he enjoyed and participated in athletics as a younger man.  Recognized as one of the finest football players ever developed at Norwich high school.  Mr. Moulton was a member of the great 1912 eleven, hailed as one of the best teams ever to represent the school. As a halfback, he stood alone during his scholastic career.  His love for athletics never lessoned.  He was as fond of the outdoors as of sports competition.  Hiking was a most enjoyable pastime to him.  For many years he was affiliated with the membership of the Chenango County Fish, Game and Gun Club.  He was interested in bowling and was active some years ago in the YMCA senior league.  Retiring in his nature he possessed a quaint humor that made his company desirable.  On July 20, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Kathleen Judd of this city.  Her death occurred in March, 1934.  Besides his son, William M. Moulton of New York city, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles F. Burr of this city; two brothers, W. Connell Moulton of Sherburne and Clifford L. Moulton of Norwich.  One sister, Genevieve Moulthrop of Lawrence, Mass., died in 1924.  Two nephews and two nieces also survive.  His body rests at the Breese Funeral Home where Norwich Lodge of Elks will hold a memorial service at 8 Saturday night.

Marriages (August 26)

Peck - Nearing

Married August 17, 1938

Miss Hannah Nearing daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nearing of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] and Willis Peck of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], were united in marriage at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the ancient White Store church. The ceremony was witnessed by a large company of friends and relatives and was followed by a reception at the home of the bride.  The couple will make their home in Edmeston.

Morey - Sage

Married October 5, 1942

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sage of this city announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian [Sage] to Ralph C. Morey of Sherburne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Morey of South street.  The ceremony took place at high noon Monday, October 5.

Miner - Pope

Married September 3, 1942

Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pope of this village [Mt. Upton, Chenango Co., NY] and Raymond Clinton Miner, son of Mrs. Claude Harrington of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], were married on Thursday evening Sept. 3rd, at the Presbyterian parsonage, Gilbertsville, by the Rev. Walter Graig. They were accompanied by Mrs. Claude Harrington and Mrs. Glenn Pope.  For the present they plan to reside with his parents at South New Berlin.

Bancroft - Daniels

Married September 5, 1942

The marriage of Miss Rhoda E. Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Daniels of 15 Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Burton Bancroft of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], occurred Saturday, September 5, at Old Forge, N.Y. The Rev. Raymond H. Rosche officiated at the ceremony and attending were Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Daniels of Norwich.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, September 5, 1861

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. Mr. Brooks, Rev. William F. Benedict, to Miss Elvina Atkins, all of Hamilton.

At Christ Church, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] on the 28th ult., by Rev. Mr. Lightner, John T. Mygatt, Esq., of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Mary Stevens Dickinson, youngest daughter of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, of Binghamton.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Harvy Symonds, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jane C. Towslee of Greene.

Chenango American, September 12, 1861

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. I.B. Hopwood, Mr. I.S. Sampson of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Emogene L. [Martin], daughter of F. Martin, Esq. of Coventry.

Sept 2d by Eld. M.M. Everts, Mr. Baruch Phelps of Barker [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Adelia M. Hayes of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, September 19, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Erastus Tremain, Jr., of this town, to Miss Mary A. Gates, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th isn't., by Rev. W.I. Potter, Mr. Samuel Titus, to Miss Mary Case, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Obituaries (August 25)

James Yager

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

James Yager, son of Henry Yager of this town, about thirty years of age, resided in Albany, and has recently been employed about the new Capitol as laborer.  On Dec. 22d he went upon the roof to clear the snow and ice from the gutters.  While thus engaged, he slipped and fell to the pavement below, a distance of ninety feet.  When discovered he was a lifeless mass of bruised flesh.  From portions of the skull and brain which were found near the building, it was thought he had struck the projecting cornice of a lower story window in his descent.  He leaves a wife and three children. This is the first death in a family of eight boys, and the news fell with crushing force upon the aged parents.  Oneonta Press

Gus Lakin

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

Gus Lakin, a farmer and lumberman, living between Fish Eddy and Hancock stations on the Midland, met with a sad and fatal accident, Friday, December 26th.  He was drawing logs from the woods when accidently, one rolled over him and crushed him to the ground, breaking his hip bone and otherwise seriously injuring him.  He had an axe in his hand at the time, which by the rolling of the log, was forced into his stomach, cutting a gash nine or ten inches long.  His friends wished to move him immediately to his house, but he insisted that he be left on the ground until after death.  he was taken to the house soon afterward, where he suffered terribly until Wednesday, the 30th, when death relieved the agony.  Liberty Register

Wesley Miller

Died February 1, 1940

Wesley Miller, farmer, died at his home in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] near Chenango lake Thursday morning.  He was born in Otsego county Nov. 29, 1850.  there survive his son, Howard Miller and two grandchildren, Wesley A. and Louise Miller.  Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday with burial in New Berlin.

Janie L. (Baird) Miller

Died February 24, 1934

Janie L. Miller, the last one of the ten children of David and Adaline Scribner Baird was called Home Saturday night Feb. 24, 19343, at 11:30 o'clock.  She had been in very poor health for a year, but had been ill with grippe only a week.  She was born July 9, 1846 at the Baird homestead on the South New Berlin West hill [Chenango Co., NY]. Her twin brother died in 1853.  The Bairds and Scribners were among the first settlers in the community.  Her great grandfather, Daniel Scribner, was the first white settler in the town of New Berlin.  He came from Saratoga County in 1790 and settled near Silver Lake where he found a cleared spot on which were growing several apple trees which had evidently ben planted by the Indians.  She lived at home until her marriage to Philip Miller February 19, 1873.  They lived on a farm on East hill for a short time, then they moved to Holmesville where their home remained for the rest of their days. Their years together were filled with deepest devotion, happiness and contentment and the death of Mr. Miller in October, 1908 brought a grave sorrow from which she never fully recovered.  Her home was very dear to her and she then lived alone most of the time until her sister, Mrs. Hattie Klopstock and brother, John Baird, came to live with her after they were left alone and their health had failed.  She cared for them so patiently and tenderly. Even when it seemed that the strength in her frail little body could not possibly hold out, she found new strength through prayer to the One who never failed her.  The faith that sustained her through the years was beautiful to see.  Her quiet, cheery, loving ways endeared her to all her relatives and also to a wide circle of friends who fondly called her "Aunt Janie."  She will be very deeply missed by all who loved her.  Surviving her are the three nieces, three nephews, eight great nieces and nephews and nine great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Free Will Baptist church at Holmesville of which she had been a member of many years. Rev. C.H. Skinner, pastor of the South New Berlin Baptist church officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery at South New Berlin.  Linn R. Gage was the undertaker in charge.

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 26, 1861

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Hubert V. [Gale], youngest son of Lemuel and Harriet Gale, aged 1 year and 11 months.

  In Lincklean [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mrs. Phebe Allen, aged 94 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. Joseph D. [Wood], son of Abner Wood, aged 19 years.

In Los Angeles, California, on the 8th inst., Hon. K.H. Dimmick, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Willis G. [Ludington], only son of M.B. Ludington, aged 8 years.

Chenango Union, December 13, 1894

COLWELL:  Chenango Lake [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1, 1894, Mr. Wm. L. Colwell, aged 77 years 8 months 17 days.

STACK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4, 1894, Mr. Michael Stack, aged 78 years.

JACKSON:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7, 1894 infant son of Zena and Mary E. Jackson, age 4 weeks.

PRATT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7, 1894, Caroline Tunnicliff [Pratt], wife of Talcott Pratt.

AYLESWORTH:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, 1894, Mr. Charles Aylesworth.

FULLER:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 6, 1894, Mr. Ezra Fuller, aged about 75 years.

PURPLE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 5, 1894, Julia Burnham [Purple], widow of the late Wm. D. Purple, MD., aged 89 years 7 months.

SCHENCK:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 2, 1894 Mrs. Mary E. Schenck, aged 60 years formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

ROBINSON:  At Masonic Home, Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Nov. 28, 1894 Mr Wm. H. Robinson, aged 65 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

YARRINGTON:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], Nov. 12, 1894 Mr. George C. Yarrington a former resident of Chenango County.

Obituaries (August 24)

Gracie Owens

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1880

Gracie [Owens], a little child of Mrs. Alice Owens, died Friday night with scarlet fever. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday, at 11 o'clock, and the remains taken to South New Berlin for interment.

David P. Eldridge

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

David P. Eldridge died of dropsy, at his residence in North Pitcher, Chenango county, N.Y.  November 29th, 1879, in the eighty-first year of his age.  He was born at Willington, Conn., October 10th, 1799, and came here with his father's family in 1802.  He was married in 1822 to Betsy West, by whom he had eleven children, of whom eight are now living, one son, Rev. Enoch Eldredge being a member of the Wyoming Conference.  Brother Eldredge was converted in 1831, and remained until the day of his death a faithful member of the M.E. Church.  He retained his mental faculties until the last, and died trusting in the same God who had been his support and abiding strength for nearly half a century.  he leaves an aged companion who expects soon to join him in that home where partings are unknown.  Telegraph.   C.D. Smith

Arden Shawler Miller

Died April 9, 1939, Columbus, NY

Following an illness of several weeks, Arden Shawler Miller, 15, died Easter Sunday at the farm residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller, at Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].  His death is a source of much sorrow to his family and  a large circle of friends.  Stricken with a septic throat infection a few weeks ago, his condition was not considered serious until a week ago when a heart ailment caused his illness to become critical. A youth of sterling character and talents that promised a bright future, his untimely death is mourned.  Active in 4-H work for six years, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America and a sophomore in the New Berlin central school where he was popular and held in deep affection by teachers and classmates.  He was an active member of the Columbus Quarter Baptist church. Besides his parents the youth is survived by one sister, Reba, and one brother, Malcolm Miller, also his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Shawler.  Funeral services will be held from the Columbus Quarter Baptist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Lamb's Corners cemetery.

Lena M. (Lyons) Miles

Died September 3, 1941, Utica, NY

Mrs. Robert H. Miles, former resident of Norwich, died early Wednesday morning after a brief illness at her home, 928 Churchill avenue, Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  She was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and lived there in girlhood.  She resided in Norwich for some years before going to Utica, where she had lived for many years. The deceased enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout Chenango county. Friends and relatives in this city and wherever the deceased was known will sincerely regret her passing.  Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Miss Mary Miles, two sons, Frank and Raymond Miles, two grandchildren, Misses Joan and Diana Miles, one sister, Mrs. Harry Thomas, all of Utica. She also leaves a brother, Edward J. Lyons of Norwich and several nephews and nieces. A brother Charles E. Lyons of Norwich died a few months ago.  Funeral services are to be held at the late home in Utica Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, and at the Sacred Heart church, Utica, at 9:30.  Interment will be in St. Paul's cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday noon.

Helen Elizabeth (Griswold) Millar

Died October 9, 1942, Bronx, NY

Helen Griswold Millar died Friday morning, October 9, 1942 at the Kane Pavilion, 183rd street and 3rd avenue, Bronx, New York, following a serious illness during March and April at St. Luke's Hospital, New York.  The daughter of Robert Bell Griswold, a teacher in Oxford Academy and Civil War veteran, member of Company L., Volunteers, New York Cavalry, and Helen Elizabeth Bagg Griswold, a teacher, Helen Elizabeth Griswold was born at Chenango lake [Chenango Co., NY], September 19, 1877.  Her education began in Morris Select School, continued in Norwich high school from which she was graduated in 1896. Graduating from the Norwich Teachers' Training Class a year later she taught in vicinity schools, studied at Oneonta State Teachers' College in summers of 1925, 1926, 1927 and taught in Delaware and Schoharie county schools until 1929.  She was married March 8, 1900, to Norman W. Millar of Binghamton, who died May 4, 1941. They lived in Norwich, Hobart and Stamford, N.Y. She was a member of St. Peter's church, Hobart, N.Y.  Three daughters survive, Ardath, Now Mrs. M.H. Drumm of Oquaga lake, N.Y.; Helen, Mrs. H.C. Matthews of Lexington, N.Y. and Evelyn Millar of New York, also numerous cousins in Norwich and South New Berlin.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, South New Berlin, N.Y., Sunday at three o'clock, Rev. C.H. Skinner read the Episcopalian service.  Mrs. LaVern Anderson was soloist. There were beautiful floral pieces from relatives and friends. Burial was at Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin in the family plot of Gamaliel Bagg, her grandfather.

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 19, 1861

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Miss Margaret E. Hatrick, aged 17 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Lucinda [Cummings], wife of Chandler Cummings.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Willie [Porter], infant son of Geo. W. and H.S. Porter.

In New York, on the 6th inst., Mr. Calvin Franklin, formerly of this village [Greene, NY], aged 52 years.

Letter from Miletus A. Hotchkiss - Civil War Soldier - 1861

Letter from Miletus A. Hotchkiss

17th New York Volunteer Infantry

Chenango American, October 6, 1887

Letter Extracts

We have been furnished with the following extracts from a letter from Miletus A. Hotchkiss of Smithville, a volunteer now in camp at Washington.

Head Quarters 17th Regiment, Sept. 1, 1861

Dear Sister....You ask for the news from our camp.  I will give you such as I have at present. We are within about 7 miles of the enemy's large batteries, at the Point of Rocks, where they are daily strengthening themselves for our reception. They expect to meet us again and defeat us.  We shall have more experienced officers in the next fight, and if they are true, we will fight until victory or death is our portion. We are determined that defeat shall never disgrace us again. The 17th Regiment wish to be victorious or remain upon the battle field.  It is a glorious sight to stand upon the rise of ground which we occupy and look out upon the preparations for the coming contest. Baggage wagons are continually thronging the road while here and there the great procession is intermixed with heavy guns, all trundling towards the set of war.  There passed us yesterday 150 wagons, 43 cannon and about 10,000 men on foot, with numberless cavalry;  one and all, from the beardless boy to the stern man, bound to reap victory or death.  We are held in readiness to march at a moments notice.  Our Colonel has promised us a chance in the next battle.  We are all anxious to avenge the murder of our wounded left upon the bloody field of Bull Run, and sweet revenge it shall be if we ever get at them.  They inhumanly butchered our wounded upon the battle ground, and blood cries out to us that it must be avenged. There is now lying in my tent one of the wounded at Bull Run.  He tells hard stories concerning the battle.

Two of our regiment were captured today by the rebels, while venturing too near their lines.  Capt. Arnold of the Artillery, wanted a company to help him plant his Artillery in a position to rake the rebel batteries.  our Colonel gave him Co. H (our company) because he said the boys would stick to him.  He looked us over and said we were the boys he wanted, and we gave him hearty cheers for preferring us.  We go tomorrow, and so you see we may perhaps have a fight before it is over. We will not disgrace Chenango if we do.  My health is good.  I am Sergeant, and at present officer of the Guard which consists of 80 men  (rather a responsible position).  I expect to get a furlough as soon as the next great battle is over.  Perhaps I shall never see home again;  if so you must not let it trouble your mind. Tell all my friends to write.

M.A.M.

Miletus A. Hotchkiss, b. 1840, d. 22 September 1887, Buried Upper Lisle Cemetery, Triangle, Broome Co., NY; Son of Elisha Tyler and Charlotte (Schenk) Hotchkiss; Married Mary Egbertson.

From Adjutant-General Report, 17th Volunteer Infantry

HOTCHKISS, MILETAS A.:  Age, 21 years, Enlisted May 3, 1861, at Norwich; mustered in as private, Co. H, May 24, 1861, to serve two years; mustered out with company, June 2, 1863, at New York City.

Obituary, 1887:  Dr. K.C. French, of Lisle, Dr. S.P. Allen, of Whitney's Point, and Dr. A.H. Lewis, of Upper lisle, made an autopsy on Friday, of the body of Miletus A. Hotchkiss, who died suddenly at his home in Upper Lisle last Wednesday, and found that he died of chronic ulceration of the stomach. The doctors found an ulcer just above the pyloric orifice, which perforated the stomach and was the immediate cause of his death. There were scars found which showed that he had been troubled with ulceration in years past.  Mr. Hotchkiss had been a soldier and drawn a pension for that trouble, and the claim for pension of his widow seems to meet with the approval of their neighbors.--Lisle Gleaner.

Mr. Hotchkiss was a son of the late Elisha T. Hotchkiss of Smithville, and was well known here [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  He attended our fair last month, and was sick here, we understand, but finally went home and lived but a few days.  [Chenango American, Oct. 6, 1887]

Obituaries (August 23)

Elizabeth Sarah (Nelson) Payne

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

Times, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Payne, mother of Rev. H.N. Payne, pastor of the Presbyterian church, was found dead in her bed at his residence on Tuesday morning, the 6th inst. She had been in failing health since her residence here, arriving about two months after Mr. Payne was permanently settled. That morning he visited her room and found her dead, the body was warm, showing that death had occurred but a short time previous. A disease of the heart is thought to have been the cause of her death.  Her age was 76 years.  Her remains were taken to Janesville, Wisconsin, and interred beside those of her husband [John Payne].

Harriet E. Mesick

Died March 10, 1937, Binghamton, NY

MESICK:  Mrs. Harriet E. Mesick, 65 years old, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday night at her home, 31 Margaret Street.  She is survived by two sons, Henry P. and Ralph A. Mesick and a grandson, Addison L. Mesick, all of Binghamton. The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Lloyd S. Ruland will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

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 [Binghamton, Broo0me Co., NY].  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.

Grace Brooks Medbury

Died March 3, 1935, New Berlin, NY

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from St. Andrew's church, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], for the late Mrs. Grace Brooks Medbury whose death occurred at her home at Great Brook Sunday.  Mrs. Medbury was the daughter of George W. and Anne E. Rogers Brooks.  Her entire life had been spent in the town of New Berlin. Rev. H.H. Hadley officiated at the funeral service and burial was made in St. Andrew's cemetery.  Many sorrowing friends attended the last rites and a very profuse floral tribute was paid to the memory of a highly esteemed resident.  Deceased was born April 16, 1871.  On June 7, 1891, she was untied in marriage to William B. Medbury, who with two daughters, Mrs. R.B. Hotaling of Kenmore and Mrs. Herbert E. Poore of Jamestown, survive.  One brother Joseph A. Brooks and a sister, Miss Marcia R. Brooks and five grandchildren, also survive.  Sun

Warren Miles

Died March 28, 1941

Warren Miles, 66, of 15-1/2 Columbia street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], a former resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally injured Friday afternoon on the D. and H. railroad, near Fort Edward.  he was taken to the Glens Falls hospital where he died Friday evening.  According to reports received here, Mr. Miles, flagman for the D. and H., had his head out of the window of the caboose of a train when his head struck a water tower.  He had been an employee of the D. and H. nearly all of his life and would have retired in July of this year.  He was born July 15, 1874, in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Lulu Cleveland Miles, of Oneonta; one son, Herbert Miles, of Binghamton; Four daughters, Miss Aleta Miles of Afton, Frances of Binghamton, Miss Alice Miles and Mrs. Olivia Easton of San Diego, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Graves of Hawley's Corners and Mrs. Arthur Brookins of North Norwich; three brothers, Arthur Miles of Utica, Bert Miles of Sherburne Four Corners and James Miles of East River road, Norwich; also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Breese Funeral home in this city Burial will be made in Mt Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Coroner Harold A. Scott of Whitehall, Washington county, after questioning five witnesses, has given a verdict of accidental death in the case of Warren Miles, D.&H. trainman, from Oneonta, who was fatally injured at Fort Edward last Friday.  Services for Miles were held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday. The injured trainman died in Glens Falls Hospital Friday night about an hour after he fell from the top of a freight train, which had stopped at Fort Edward to take on water.  Authorities said Miles was standing and signaling on the last car of the train as it backed up and apparently was struck on the head by the water spout of the tank and thrown from the car. Yardmen found him unconscious a short time later, lying between the main line tracks about 10 feet from the water spout died of a fractured skull.

Death Notices

Chenango American, August 29, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst., Anna Juliand [Rathbone], daughter of Peter B. and Ellen G. Rathbone, aged 2 years and 10 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Albert [Cowan], son of Benj. F. Cowan, aged 10 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Nellie J. [Newell], infant daughter of Horace J. and Jennie A. Newell, aged 5 months and 6 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Miss Margaret Case, aged 84 years.

Chenango American, September 12, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mr. Consider Coomes, aged 72 years and 8 months.

In Alexandria, Va., on the 3d inst., of measles, Mr. John T Wedge, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] a member of Capt. Tyrrell's Company.

Obituaries (August 22)

Margaret Hallenbeck

Chenango American, September 5, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Margaret, relict of the late Abraham Hallenbeck, aged 99 years, 6 months, 7 days.

It seems a fitting duty to chronicle the departure of the venerable and extreme aged with something more than the mere statistics of her years. The deceased who had reached so closely on to the limits of a century of life possessed some remarkable personal points in her character and history.  Her memory ran back vividly to Revolutionary times when the Fathers of our Republic were toiling to erect that glorious temple of freedom which mad men are now seeking to destroy.  She was herself a Pensioner, for service rendered by her husband in that hallowed struggle. She had lived in this valley  a large share of her life, and had known it when it was sparsely tenanted by the white man, and when the wild beasts of the forest roamed free over this uncultivated region, and her recollections of frontier life were full of interest in the recital.  She was for many years disabled from active employment of lameness, but bore with calmness and patience this disability.  In the tranquil enjoyment of life, with serene temper, and with unclouded faculties, she saw the shadow of lengthened years deepening upon her path, and when the time of her departure came she met the summons with unshaken confidence and fortitude of soul. She had seen five generations of descendants gather round her; had buried seven children, and six survive her.  If it be the fortune of few to attain her advanced age, it is equally true that seldom do we witness such unruffled equanimity amid the infirmities of so long a life.  As we beheld her form as she was descending to the grave by easy stages, we thought of the Century Plant which blooms in such beauty just ere it withers, bearing the crown of glory ere it is gathered to its burial.

Deliah (Stinson) May

Died September 11, 1927, Holmesville, NY

Mrs. Everett May passed away at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon at 3:45 after an illness of two weeks. She was 62 years old. Deceased is survived by her husband, Everett May; five children, Mrs. Harvey Sage and Robert E. May of Norwich, Byron May and Leon May of Holmesville and Mrs. Harlan Smith of Rockwells Mills; three brothers; four sisters and four grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held from her home at 2 o'clock Wednesday.  Burial will be made at Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Ulyssus E. May

Chenango Telegraph, February 20, 1940

Ulyssus E. May died at the home of his son, B. Edward May, 35 Guernsey street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Friday afternoon, aged 77 years. The deceased had been a resident of Norwich for a great many years.  He was a former employee of the O.&W. Railroad and the Maydole Hammer Company.  Mr. May was a charter member of the Maydole Hose Company and had been a member of Amicus Aerie of Eagles for many years. Besides the son mentioned he leaves another son, Ralph, of Syracuse; two brothers, Frederick and Richard of Los Angeles; four grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.  

Services for Ulyssus E. May were held at the Breese Funeral Home at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe officiating.  Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery. Acting as bearers were D.H. Curnalia, William and Emil Kern, Charles Bennett, Claude Reynolds and Howard Wilbur.

George W. Meade

Died November 18, 1938, Batavia, NY

The death of George W. Meade, of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], World War veteran and a former Norwich resident, occurred Friday at the Veterans' hospital at Batavia from disabilities received as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces.  Mr. Meade was 40 years of age.  He resided in this city many years where for some time he was employed by the N.Y.O.&W. R.R. at the freight terminal.  For many years he served as secretary of the Ontario Hose Company.  News of his passing is a source of regret to his legion of friends.  He was admitted to the Batavia hospital a month ago.  Full military rites will be accorded this soldier, S.K. Johnson, sixth district commander, announced upon receipt of the news of his passing. The body will be brought to this city Saturday morning and funeral services are planned for Monday afternoon, probably at 2 o'clock, in the First Congregational church.  Members of the Mt. Upton Post of the American legion will attend the services in a body. The firing squad of Norwich Post 189 will be in attendance.  Commander Ray I. Smith of Norwich Post and commander Lawrence Barber of the D.A.V. issued a request that all ex-service men who can do so, attend the rites.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery.  Besides his wife, Mary Knapp Meade, there survive six children, Jeane, Robert, Richard, Regina, Mary Lou and Thomas.

Death Notices

Chenango American, August 22, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., Sarah A. [Short], wife of N.H. Short, aged 31 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., of consumption, Sophia Smith, widow of the late Squire Smith, aged 53 years.

In Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Francis Upton Fenno, Esq., aged about 40 years.

In South Troy [Rensselear Co., NY], on the 12th inst., after an illness of four days, Mr. Hezekiah King, formerly of King's Settlement, aged 64 years.

Marriages (August 20)

Anderson - Hollenback

Married September 15, 1937, Manhattan, NY

Daniel E. Anderson, 56, a farmer, widower, of Norwich, and Miss Martha Caroline Hollenback, 55, of 507 West 121st street, New York, will be married here on September 15 in Riverside church. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Eugene Carder.  They procured a license to wed at the marriage burau here Monday afternoon.  Mr Anderson was born in Norwich, the son of Orrin L. and Alice Skinner Anderson.  Miss Hollenback, who is the daughter of William H. and Mary Hollenback...

Wednesday September 22, Miss Martha C. Hollenback of New York city, formerly of Owego, and Daniel E. Anderson of Norwich were married in Riverside church in new York city.  Mr. and mr.s Anderson will reside in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Marshman - Case

Married August 16, 1935, North Norwich, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Linn Case of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] announce the marriage of their daughter, Mildred [Case], to Baumes M. Marshman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. marshman of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], at their home at noon, Friday, Aug. 16.  The bride had as her only attendant her sister, Miss Marion Case. The best man was Norman Shriver, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, a classmate of the groom at Cornell. The bride wore a gown of blue lace with white accessories and carried a bouquet of pink gladioli. The bride's sister wore a flowered chiffon and corsage of white and deep red flowers. The Rev. Leon W Bouton, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Oxford officiated at the ceremony.  The bride was graduated from Norwich high school and Oneonta normal. For the past four years she has taught in the school at North Norwich. Since attending school at Oxford academy and Cornell university, Mr. Marshman has been associated in business with his father. After a wedding trip through the western and northern part of the state, Mr and Mrs. Marshman will reside in their newly furnished home at 4 Mechanic street, Oxford.

Marsh - Lindsey

Married October 18, 1941, New Berlin, NY

The beautiful fall wedding of Miss Regina Patricia Lindsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Lindsey of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Edward H. Marsh, son of Mr. ad Mrs. Robert Marsh of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was solemnized at St. Andrew's church by Rev. Nelson F Park Saturday at 4 o'clock.  The chancel of the church was decorated with palms, yellow and white chrysanthemums and pompons. The bride was escorted by her father who gave her in marriage. She was attired in a white velvere satin gown with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and long fitted sleeves. The fingertip veil was caught in a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of white rose buds and sweet peas.  Mrs. Ralph Alsip, sister of the bride who was matron of honor, wore blue taffeta.  Miss Eleanor Turck of Rochester, maid of honor, wore pink taffeta. Both attendants of the bride carried colonial bouquets and wore tiaras of talisman roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Robert Marsh, Jr., of Syracuse.  Howard McNitt of Shrub Oak and Ralph Alsip, brothers-in-law of the bride, acted as ushers.  Harold Oakley of New Berlin was organist. The mother of the bride was attired in blue crepe with Dubonnet accessories. The mother of the groom wore maroon with black accessories. Both wore corsages of gardenias.  After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride for about eighty guests. The bride is a graduate of the Rochester School for the Deaf and the Marenilo Beauty School in Schenectady and for the past year has been in business in Norwich. The groom is also a graduate of the Rochester School for the Deaf and at the present time is employed with George B. Hart Inc. in Fairport, wholesale florists. After a brief trip the young people will reside in Fairport.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, July 11, 1861

At the house of the bride's father, on the 8d inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Eli Webb, to Miss Clara l. Race, all of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the same, Mr Samuel W. Sackett, to Mrs. Julia Frances Leonard, all of this town.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by the same, Mr Stephen W. Davis, to Miss Elizabeth M. Wagner, all of this town.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by the Rev. W. Peck, Mr. David Rice, of Norwich, to Miss Mary McLagan, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, August 22, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Warren Gray, Esq., Geo. Edney to Charlotte [Verrill], youngest daughter of Johnny and Mary Verrill.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. B.S. Williams, Chas. H. Aldrich to Miss Frances R Barnes, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th isn't., by Dan. H. Robinson, Esq., Stephen Bolt, to Miss Martha Kelsey, both of Oxford.

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1880

RUDD - WINSOR:  At the residence of the bride's father, Olney Winsor, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Charles E. Rudd of Waterville, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] to Miss Abbie A. Winsor, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

ROBERTS - POOLE:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 25, by Rev. Wm. H. Sawtell, Edward Roberts, of Bettsburg [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Matie Poole of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].

BUSH - SKINNER:  Dec. 25, Rufus Bush of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Skinner of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].

SAXBY - ADKINS:  Dec. 25, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W.B. Stewart, W.H. Saxby of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Fannie E. Adkins of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

BARSTOW - MATTESTON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 24, 1879, by the Rev. Ripley, Mr. E.S. Barstow of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Grace Matteston of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Letter from D.W. Tenbrook - witness to First Battle at Bull Run -1861

Letter from D.W. Tenbrook (extract)

Witness to the First Battle at Bull Run, Civil War, July 1861

Chenango American, August 22, 1861

Beauregard's army is composed of the best troops of all the South, and they were on the ground, whereas our army had to march a long distance on Sunday morning, to gain their position in line of battle. The extreme wings had to march eight miles, and then, the make of the ground was such, that our army had to keep up a line near four miles long and exposed, while the enemy were intrenched with a great number of masked batteries. When our army took their position, not an enemy was in sight, so completely were they shielded; some traitor had informed the enemy of McDowell's plan of attack.  McDowell's plan was to make a feint on the left, and then fall back to draw the enemy from their entrenchment.  Such move they paid no attention to.  Then McDowell commenced a heavy cannonade, which drove them from their position with dreadful slaughter. They were shelled out. the dead lay in heaps before they showed themselves in the open fields, when they did, our infantry routed them at once.  Our soldiers, fought nobly, bravely, and determinedly.  Unskillful and inefficient officers, did not deter the men.  Yet they suffered severely on such account.  Our men drove the enemy, from three of their important batteries, and drove them over the field near a mile.  Up to the time, that Johnson's reserve came up, the battle was fairly won.  I was where I could see the enemy, retreating in haste, their baggage wagons were moving towards Manassas, but when Johnson's reserve came up fresh, and our men exhausted, marching and fighting from 2 o'clock A.M. until 3 P.M. they became discouraged, to stand before a superior force of fresh troops; no veteran troops in the world would have done it. So many officers being killed or taken prisoners, that the retreat was in disorder, which was fatal.  the enemy's cavalry cut them up badly.  I believe that up to 3 o'clock the enemy had lost three to our army one, notwithstanidng their advantage all considered, was equal to three to one, thus the unequal contest. Some daring charges were made by the enemy's cavalry, yet always repulsed until our men became so exhausted that they could not fight.  McDowell, could not bring more than 18,000 in the action, it required the rest to prevent being out flanked by the enemy cavalry--as it is the enemy has lost two to our one, in killed and wounded; their own reports confirms it.  They took a number of men prisoners--much barbarity was practiced by the enemy on the day of battle, killing our wounded soldiers.  I state it not from hear-say, but from personal observation  I saw much in a short time, long to be remembered.  The result of the day was in my opinion all for the best in the end--it will be the means of renovating the army officers; it was much needed. Gen. McDowell was compelled to fight on Sunday or fall back.  Near one third of his army were three month men, and their time was out, and they would not stay longer; they were determined to leave on Monday; therefore, the importance of having marched on a day or two sooner.  If the battle had been fought on Saturday, our army would without doubt been victorious.

It takes time to organize and put in motion for advance moves, an army of 50,000; one day's delay brought on Johnson's army, which Gen. Scott, expected to be kept in check by Patterson's command.  Traitors, everywhere to be found, and often times high in command.  Thus our officers that are loyal, are beset with evils. Gen. McClellan's appointment to the command of the army of the Potomac gives great satisfaction to the soldiers.  His recent brilliant victories inspires great confidence with his thorough order of discipline.  When our army moves again, it will be one of the best appointed armies in the world.  Our cause and means of carrying on the war are daily improving, while the rebels have nearly all of their available force in the field--they fight desperately and will so long as the leaders can control the masses. The real sinews of war they have not got, and when our army of the Potomac gains one decisive battle it will make it difficult for Jeff Davis, to rally a large army in Virginia.  Soon the weather will admit of our government throwing troops into South Carolina, North Carolina and Louisiana, which will reduce their forces in Virginia to Protect their own homes; the result is certain; let the people have patience and they will yet see the stars and stripes unfurled to the breeze, and float unmolested from Maine to the Rio Grande, both by sea and land.

In the late fight at Bull Run important facts have been settled. Firstly, that our government have a formidable enemy to contend with.  Secondly, that they must not make a move to fight a great battle until they are ready.  Thirdly, that military men can fight and plan a battle better than politicians.  

The position that I occupied during the battle was an exciting one; imagine one up a tall tree in view of the contending armies.  I watched it all with much interest and many incidents worthy of note, did I see. Two men were killed near me with one cannon ball, in trying to save wounded soldiers from being murdered.  I was in the midst of balls flying from the enemy's cavalry and came off all safe after accomplishing which I did undertake to do.

Yours Truly

D.W. Ten Brook

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The First Battle of Bull run was fought on July 21, 1861 in Prince William county, VA near the city of Manassas.  It was the first major land battle of the Civil War.  The fierce fighting and many casualties led to the realization by both sides that the war was going to be much longer and bloodier than either had expected.

Obituaries (August 19)

Goold Stratton

Chenango American, August 22, 1861

A perambulating peddler of pills and essences, says the Norwich Telegraph named Goold Stratton, was drowned in the Canasawacta creek, near the south bounds of that village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday last.  He was seen to fall from the bridge, but before assistance could reach him he was dead.  His body was taken to the house of T.H. Prentice, and on Thursday a coroners jury, after a full investigation of the case, gave a verdict of "accidental drowning."  Mr. Stratton lived in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and was not careful about using whiskey.

Chauncy Thompson & Fred Hager

Bainbridge Republican, April 30, 1880

For the second time during the present academic year, have we, as a school, been called upon to mourn the death of one of our most promising students and companions.  On Thursday of last week, Mr. Chauncy Thompson died at the residence of his brother in Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Thompson was but twenty years of age at the time of his death, and was well known in this community.  For upwards of five terms he had diligently pursued his studies, and had but recently left school in order to enter the employment of our postmaster, Mr. Nichols.  On Saturday, the 17th inst., he was taken suddenly ill and left on the evening train for Sidney.   Upon arriving there, he was so weak that it was with difficulty that he reached the home of his brother.  Medical aid was promptly administered, but nothing could stay the hand of the Destroyer; after five days of intense suffering, Death closed the scene.  The death of Mr. Thompson is a sad coincidence.  Last August, he, in company with Mr. Fred Hager, registered as members of our teachers' class.  They were of nearly the same age, both the youngest sons of aged parents, and both were residents of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  They roomed together, and were apparently in the enjoyment of perfect health.  In company they worked until nearly the close of the term, when Mr. Hager, feeling unwell, requested a short leave of absence.  Too well we remember the afternoon he left us.  Little did we think that he would never return, yet such proved the case.  He was stricken with typhoid fever, and died after a wasting sickness of four weeks.  Mr Thompson continued with us during the winter, little thinking that he would so soon be summoned to join the companion whose death he mourned.  As students and teachers we shall ever remember them.  Surely the ways of Providence are past finding out, yet we know that "He doeth all things well."  Their studies and labors are now unseen by us; however, we believe that, united, they are today in the enjoyment of better privileges than earth affords.  As a school we tender our deep sympathy to the parents of the deceased. With them we mourn.  Verily we have been shown that youth and health have no promise of long life, and we trust that this solemn waring, so sadly remembered, may be of profit to us all.  W.D.G.

Hector McPherson

Died June 3, 1931, New Berlin, NY

Hector McPherson passed away at his home Wednesday at noon.  Had he lived until the 23rd of this month he would have been 67 years old.  Much sympathy is expressed for the wife who has stood by his side so long, doing every thing to relieve his suffering.  Mr. McPherson was a kind neighbor and had a host of friends.  The funeral was held Friday at 1:30 at his home, with burial at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Grace Matterson

Died August 4, 1925, Skaneateles, NY

Mrs. W.B. Matterson, former resident of this city, died at the home of her son, Curtis D. Matterson, in Skaneateles, Thursday afternoon, aged 64 years.  Besides the son above mentioned she leaves another son, Clarence H. Matterson of Iowa and a step son, Warren B. Matterson of this city.  Her husband, once a prominent lawyer in Norwich and later in Syracuse, died several years ago.  Funeral services will be held at the son's home in Skaneateles at 3:30 Saturday afternoon with burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Irene E. (Mansfield) Matteson

Died October 13, 1940, Morris, NY

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene E. Matteson, aged ninety-one, who died Tuesday afternoon, were held Friday afternoon of last week at 2 o'clock at her home on South Broad street.  The Rev. H.E. Danielson, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated and burial was made in Hillington cemetery here.  Mrs. Matteson was taken ill six weeks ago with pneumonia followed by complications.  Born September 19, 1849, at New Haven, Conn., a daughter of Horace and Elizabeth Mansfield she was a descendant of Richard Mansfield, one of the early English settlers of New Haven who came from England in 1639.  On her maternal side she was a descendant of Arents Brandt, an early Dutch settler of New York state. She was always interested in national and civic affairs.  It was her privilege to see Abraham Lincoln on two occasions.  She was an active member of the Morris Baptist church as long as her health permitted and was the oldest member of the church.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Henry Barker, of Norwich; Mrs. Henry Chapin, Flushing, L.I.; and Mrs. Walter Stafford of this village; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Chenango American, August 8, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. George Percy, aged 2`1 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Jonathan Thompson, aged 74 years.

Chenango American, August 15, 1861

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Alice Bates, in the 6th year of her age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Ann Eliza Carbary in the 37th year of her age.

At Amboy, Ill., on the 1st ult., Mr. Wm. Church, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 46 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Mary R [Mead], wife of Dea. Aaron Mead, aged 50 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Emily Laura [Brooks], daughter of Edwin C. and Helen B. Brooks, aged 9 months and 18 days.

Marriages (August 18)

Bresee - Sharpe

Married June 7, 1931, Norwich, NY

The marriage of Harold Bresee and Miss Doris Sharpe took place at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning at 7 o'clock in the Episcopal church.  They began housekeeping at once in their newly furnished home in Holmesville.  Their friends extend congratulations.

Mahan - Carpenter

Married September 16, 1926, South New Berlin, NY

Mr. Homer Mahan and Miss Olive Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter, both of this village, were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday, September 16, by the Rev. M.R. Weaver, pastor of the First Baptist church.  The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Milton E. Camp.  Immediately after the wedding ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Mahan departed on a brief wedding trip to Lake Moraine.  On their return they at once began preparations to move into the home which Mr. Mahan recently purchased on Adams street.  Mr. Mahan is local superintendent of the Galtex Oil company in this village and both he and his bride have many friends who unite in extending heartiest of congratulations and best wishes.  Sidney Enterprise.

Follett - Case

Married February 19, 1938, Oxford, NY

The marriage of Miss Sylance L. Case, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Case of North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Lorimer W Follett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman Follett of North Norwich, took place at the home of the bride's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Baumes Marshman Saturday evening at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Rev. Leon Bouten officiating.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Baumes Marshman.  After a wedding trip the couple will reside at North Norwich.

Mallonee - Case

Married January 16, 1937, Middletown, NY

Announcement was made Saturday of the marriage on Jan. 16 at Middletown [Chenango Co., NY] of Miss Marian Case, Chenango Memorial Hospital nurse and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Case of North Norwich, to Guy Vernon Mallonee, formerly of Richmond, Va., now of Norwich.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the clergyman, Rev. Richard Billingsley of Middletown.  Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Whitman S Wick of Middletown.  The bride is a graduate of Norwich high school, class of 1930 and Syracuse Memorial Hospital and at present is a nurse at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. The groom is a salesman. The couple will reside in this city for the present.

Foster - Phillips

Married June 2, 1928, Norwich, NY

Miss Hazel Phillips and Albert C. Foster were married at the Broad Street Methodist church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 4 o'clock this afternoon by the Rev John Nicholson, pastor of the church.  Mrs. Cyrus Hartwell of Sherburne was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Misses Ruth Ferris; Alice Nelson, Genevieve Cowles and Florence Long.  Julian Anthony of Brockton, Mass. was the best man.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, August 1, 1861

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult. by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. M.B. Ball of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Libbie [Lewis], only daughter of James Lewis, Esq.

Chenango American, August 8, 1861

In Binghamton [Broome Co.. NY], on Saturday, the 27th ult., by Rev. M.C. Lightner, Mr. James I. Curtis, of Coehecton, N.Y., to Miss Jenny E. Hawley, of Binghamton.

Chenango American, August 15, 1861

In Christ Church, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. Mr. Burrows, Mr. C.F. Robertson, of New York, to Miss Carrie R. Batson.

Bainbridge Republican, February 6, 1880

PRICE - PECK:  At the residence of the bride, February 3d, by the Rev. W.O. Smith, Mr. W.N. Price, of Mt. Kisco, N.Y. [Westchester Co.], and Miss May L. Peck, of Brewster, N.Y. [Putname Co.]

BROWN - WHITTING:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 4th, Mr. Andrew Brown of Middletown, N.Y. and Miss Camilla Whitting, of Guilford Centre,N.Y.

Bainbridge Republican, February 13, 1880

BOYD - STILSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], February 7th, by the Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. George W. Boyd, of Tompkins [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Sarah A. Stilson, of Masonville.