Obituaries (September 13)

Lottie M. Squires

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 19th inst., Lottie M. Squires, only daughter of Gen. Charles Squires, aged 19 years.

Thus has passed away another of the victims of the great Waster, Consumption.  The house hold whence this interesting young friend was taken, has been sorely bereaved of its inmates by the ravages of this disease, this being the seventh member of the family on whom this disease has laid its desolating hand.  The sympathies and affections of a large circle of companions have been strongly awakened by the loss of one who was universally beloved for her warmth of heart, her joyous temperament and the gentle affection which drew to her the loving regards of many hearts.  She will be missed indeed by the now narrowed home associations, by a fond father and by one who ministered to her needs in health and sickness, with all of a mother's attention, solicitude and care.  Though life to her was sweet she yet at last bowed to the Divine decree, and in gentleness and meekness of spirit she murmured forth thru language, "thy will O God be done."  Though wasting away under the inevitable results of that incurable disease, she was enabled to avoid even to the last the couch of confining, wearysome suffering.  To the last day of life she sat up and was dressed, and in the clear consciousness of the issues before her.  She passed away without seeming pain.  Dying down like a candle that has burned itself out in its socket.

"Leaves have their time to fall

And flowers to wither at the North wind's breath,

And stars to set--but all,

Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death."

Addie Conant

Chenango American, January 30, 1862

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., of inflammation of the bowels, Addie Conant, aged 15 years.

The circumstances of her early death were solemnly impressive.  One of a large and interesting circle of young people, she leaves many sorrowing hearts.  It was a source of regret that with all other adornments she had not earlier sought the robe of a Savior's righteousness.  Although leaving much that she loved, she felt that it was well.  Her trust was in Jesus, loving him with everybody, she peacefully passed away.  Her disease did its work rapidly, and her pain was severe, but she yet found time to warn her companions of the danger of delaying to turn to Christ.  Her message to her Sunday School was touching indeed, and not without its blessed effects as others bear witness, and to her beloved ones around her as well as a father and brother absent, she left with dying breath, and exhortation  to live for Christ, and meet her in Heaven.  I.B. Hopwood.

Thomas S. Purple

Bainbridge Republican, March 5, 1880

Times, Oxford:  Thomas S. Purple, Esq., well known in Chenango county, died February 14th, at his late residence in Windsor, Broome county, at the ripe old age of 84 years.  He was born in Connecticut in 1796, and removed to Chenango county when a child with his parents.  In 1829 he married Rebecca [Race], daughter of Andrew Race, of Greene, and about two years later removed to Smithville, where he lived many years, much respected and often holding positions of trust, being elected Justice of the Peace several terms, and at one time Supervisor of the town.  All of his family, his wife, three sons and three daughters, survive him.  He died of no particular disease, but a gradual decline in old age.

Death Notices

Chenango American, January 23, 1862

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Betsey [Rogers], wife of Mr. Joseph Rogers, aged 64 years.

At St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 17th inst., Mr. William H. Clarke, formerly of Oxford [Chenango co., NY], aged 30 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., of cankerash and diptheria, Elsie [Justice], aged 11 years, 5 months and 20 days.  On the 22d ult. of measles and diptheria, Freddy [Justice] in the 7th year of his age.  On the 24th ult., of measles and diptheria, Jenney [Justice], aged 1 year 11 months and 29 days.  On the 25th ult. of measles and cankerash, Noah [Justice] in the 8th year of his age, children of George and Mary Justice.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mary Ann [Ruddock], aged 2 years.  On the 15th isn't., Alvertus [Ruddock], aged 13 years.  On the 17th inst., Louene [Ruddock], aged 11 years, children of Chester and Sarah Ruddock.

Chenango American, January 30, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst., Ambrose H [Furman], son of George and Lucy M. Furman, aged 1 year, 1 month and 15 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Young, aged 69 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 24th, Charles H. [Hackett], eldest son of William H. and Louisa V. Hackett, aged 15 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Sally [Dart], wife of Robert Dart, in the 79th year of her age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th inst., Hattie [Rector], only daughter of George and Sarah Rector, aged 3 years.

Marriages (September 12, 2019

Ubbens - Cable

Married December 28, 1935, Norwich, NY

G.C. Ubbens and Miss Theresa Cable of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Saturday morning, December 29, at 8 o'clock in the rectory of St. Paul's church by Rev. Charles m. Coveney, rector. The couple was attended by Lenn Brosmer and his daughter, Miss Louise Brosmer.  Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for a short visit to Oneonta.

Cotter - Blair

Married December 28, 1935, Norwich, NY

In a ceremony at First Congregational manse on South Broad street, Saturday night at eight o'clock, by the Rev. D.G. DeBoer, Miss Pearl Blair became the bride of Robert Cotter of 42 Pleasant street, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ford of 78 Canasawacta street, and will make their home at 76 Canasawacta street.

Brookins - Cook

Married December 25, 1935, South New Berlin, NY

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the Baptist parsonage here Wednesday, December 25, occurred the marriage of Police Chief Lelan M. Brookins of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mildred M. Cook of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony was performed by the pastor. Rev Clinton H. Skinner.

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe

59th Wedding Anniversary, July 19141

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe of the Chenango Lake road observed their 59th wedding anniversary Tuesday, July 8.  In honor of the occasion, they were entertained at dinner Tuesday night at the Pratt Tea Room, Lyon Brook, by their son and daughter-in-law, Supervisor and Mrs. LeRoy B. Coe of the lake road.  Other guests were Miss Katherine Koot of Norwich and Charles Coe, Jr., of Malverne, N.Y.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, October 31, 1861

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. I.B. Hopwood, Mr. S.F. Allis, to Miss Elizabeth Kales, all of Coventry.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. W. G. Queal, Mr. Halsey W. Burlisson of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Phebe Ann Loomis of Bainbridge.

Chenango American, October 24, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. George Palmer, to Miss Susan McNeil.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Arnold H. Horton, to Miss Charlotte Sharp, both of this town.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., nY] on the 16th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Oliver W. Stoddard of Coventry [Chenango Co., nY] to Miss Sarah J. Phillips, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, November 7, 1861

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by D. Fisk, Esq., Mr. Frederick H. Donson, to Miss Martha M. Brown, all of Oxford.

In Willett, Cortland Co., on the 21st ult., by Calvin J. Bliss, Esq., Mr. Chas. B. Aldrich, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Snow, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Marriages - 1876

GUILE - SARGENT:  In this village, April 30th, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, pastor of the M.E. Chruch, Mr. Henry C. Guile, to Clara A. Sargent, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

SANDERS - BUTTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] April 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Elias F. Sanders, to Miss Eva L. Button, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

BUTLER - NICHOLSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 18th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Wilson Butler, to Miss Mary E. Nicholson, all of Greene.

HARRISON - SWEETLAND:  In Greene [ Chenango Co., NY], April 26th,by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. George Harrison, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rhoda Sweetland, of the former place.

JONES - WOLDORF:  In East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co], April 30th by Rev. William McNeil, Rev. J. Jones of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Minnie Woldorf of the former place.

Letter From Ellsworth Regiment - November 1861

Letter From The Ellsworth Regiment

Chenango American, November 14, 1861

Camp Butterfield, Va.

November 1, 1861

Dear Friends:  Here we are at last, in Jeff Davis' jurisdiction.  Our camp is about eight miles from Washington, and one mile from Ball's cross roads.

We left our camp at Washington on Monday last, about nine o'clock in the morning, and marched down through the city, by the capitol, and about a mile north of it, where we had with 10 other regiments, a Brigade review by Gen. McClellan.  There was the greatest number of men together that I ever saw.  I should think the string was a mile in length.  We held the responsible position of the right of the Brigade.  From there we started for Virginia.  We crossed the river on the acqueduct, and began climbing the heights of Arlington.  This was quite a tug, for remember we had to carry our knapsacks all the time from starting from our old camp; but the view from the heights well paid for the toll.  On the top of the heights in Ft. Cocoras, mounting 10 guns, whose long black noses are pointing dangerously towards the city and threateningly towards the land of secession.  To the right are seen innumerable camps and fotts, while in front lies the city.  Here we halted for rest a few moments and then proceeded.  We passed a great number of camps, and at every one was asked the name of our regiment, and most heartily cheered.  The country all along gave proof of the existence of civil war.  A solitary man sitting in his door or out by the road to witness the passing of the "northern hordes," a negro woman, were the only inhabitants I saw for miles.  There are men enough, but they are all soldiers, and "bully" ones too.

I do not remember of seeing but one fence along the road, all have been burned up for wood by the men.  The fields are desolate and have been trodden into clay.  Occasionally we came across a field of corn or buckweat, but it was left ungathered. We at length arrived at our camp. The teamsters had preceded us and put up the tents for which we were not sorry.  A Pennsylvania regiment, which is in camp close to us, furnished us with some good warm coffee; this with some bread, which we brought with us consisted of supper, after which we turned in, having marched 18 miles. Was'nt I some tired?

We are encamped in a pleasant valley on the right of the Pa. regimemtn who furnished us our coffee.  On the hill opposite of us is encamped a N.Y. regiment in which is Miletus Hotchkiss.  I just heard he was there, and shall go and see him.  On the same hill, joining the latter is a company of flying artillery, and to the right of them is the 25th N.Y. in which is Robert McMoran.  He was over to see me yesterday and looks well.  The Col. of the 25th has been arrested as a traiter, and, if Bob's story is true, he ought to be shot.  From the hill back of our camp I can see eight camps.  Day before yesterday the Brigade in which we are, was drilled by our Gen. (Butterfield).  He is a fine looking young man, with a keen black eye.  Every time he came very near me, he was whistling some national air.  Quite a number of the men noticed the same thing.  yesterday we were inspected by him and mustered into the U.S. Service.  We will be paid off soon. 

Tuesday a lot of the boys went out foraging and got ten loads of hay, a lot of chickens, &c.  They say they were chased by a band of rebels. The same day one of the pickets brought in a prisoner.  He is now at Washington.

D.J. Willson
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Adjutant-General Report, 44th NY Infantry
WILSON, DANIEL J, - Age, 19 years.  Enlisted, September 11, 1861, at Albany, to serve three years; mustered in as musician, Co. D, September 13, 1861; mustered out, January 6, 1865, at Albany, N.Y.

Daniel Joseph Willson was born 12 Oct. 1842 in Greene, Chenango Co., NY and died 18 November 1928 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI.

Marriages (September 9)

Peck - Nearing

Married August 17, 1938, White Store, NY

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 [Chenango Co., NY] 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, Gilbertsville, NY

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pope of this village 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. Glen Pope.  For the present they plan to reside with his parents at South New Berlin.

Rose - Carpenter

Married February 14, 1942, White Store, NY

Bernard E. Rose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn C. Rose of White Store [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Arleen E. Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carpenter of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Rose home on Saturday evening, Feb. 14th, by the Rev. Louis V.S. Hutton. Several relatives and friends were present.  Mr. Rose is a certified construction worker and has joined the U.S. Army and is leaving for South America in the near future where he expects to teach others in that respective line.  The good wishes of the community go with the happy couple.

Mr. & Mrs. Merton A. Morse

50th anniversary, December 9, 1941

Mr. and Mrs. Merton A. Morse happily celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on December 9, 1941. they were married at Harpursville, N.Y. [Broome Co], on December 9, 1891 and have always resided on the Morse Homestead near White Store, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY]  Many friends called to offer their congratulations and many tokens of good wishes and esteem including over 200 cards of greeting and a purse of money were received.  Greetings included those from the Home Bureau; the Fortnightly Study Club, of which Mrs. Morse is a charter member; and the Ladies' Aid of the South New Berlin Baptist Church of which Mrs. Morse was president several years.  Mr. Morse has for many years been a staunch member and Director of South New Berlin League Local and is vice president of the Local.

December 9, 1891, Merton A. Morse and Mary A. Forsyth were united in marriage in the Baptist church in Harpursville by Rev. W.W. Hallock.  The bridal couple were attended by Miss Jessie Forsyth, sister of the bride and John Forsyth, brother of the bride.  The 50th anniversary of that happy event was observed December 9, 1941, by Mr. and Mrs. Morse at their home near White Store, where they have resided for many years.  A number of friends called during the day to offer their congratulations in person. As tokens of the good wishes and esteem of their many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Morse received over 200 cards of greeting; also many beautiful flowers and other gifts from individuals.  Included in these gifts was about $15 in money.  Besides gifts from individuals, organizations to which Mrs. Morse had given much faithful service took this occasion to express their appreciation by gifts. The home bureau sent flowers.  The Fortnightly Study Club of which Mrs. Morse is a charter member, presented her with a bed jacket.  The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church of South New Berlin of which Mrs. Morse was president for a number of years gave blankets.  The dairymen's League, in which Mr. Morse has been an active member, sent a large basket of fruit.  Their many friends unite in wishing for Mr. and Mrs. Morse many more happy anniversaries.

Card of Thanks:  Many thanks to everyone, who helped in any way to make our 50th anniversary so happy and pleasant, with letter, cards, flowers, gifts and calls from many friends.  May God bless you all.  Mary and Merton Morse.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 14, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co, NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. W. S. Adamson, Mr. Leroy Porter to Miss Eliza Jane Hubbard of this village.

At Preston Corners [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst., by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. J.M. Fairbanks ot DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Lydia Glazier of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Jacob Birdlebough, Esq., Mr. John Crosby, aged 62 years, of German to Miss Becky Murphy, aged 74 years of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, November 21, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W. T. Potter, Mr. Arden J. Webb, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frankie A. Puffer, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Norton S. Hull, to Miss Mary A. Tanner, both of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by P.L. Wescott, Esq., Mr. Chas. J. Hart to Mrs. Malissa Sparks, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Wm. M. Phelps to Miss Mary Taylor, all of South New Berlin.

Obituaries (September 7)

Horace Fredenburgh

Chenango American, September 11, 1856

Drowned, in the canal, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Horace [Fredenburgh], aged 8 years, 10 months and 21 days.

When the sun rises in splendor who may tell if the day shall be light, who knoweth the lurking places of the clouds which in a brief hour may obscure the sky?  If the plant bud, who can tell if it shall blossom?  Who can read in the eyes of a child, if he shall thread the dubious pathway of life up to manhood, or if in a few short years a little daisy sown surf shall be all that is left "of the little boy that died!"

To watch for death by the bedside of a sick child, to hold its little hand in yours, to listen to its words, to perform tenderly for it the last sad offices, when expectation of death has partially blinded the pang, is agonizing to a parent's heart, but how much more deplorable the event when unlooked for, unforeseen, when the beloved child, in full health, is suddenly called away, as in the case of our friends who have been called to mourn the loss of their child.

The deceased, though a child, possessed many of the qualities which are common to some of more mature years. General and obliging to his companions, kind and affectionate to his parents, he was a favorite with all.  Little did he think as he repaired to his boat, on the morning which he was drowned, that a ride in it would occasion his death, and so soon!  But such is life, in the midst of which we are in death.

How peaceful, how sweet, and how soothing the thought,

To the stricken and mourning, whose minds are full fraught,

With memories of loved ones, who here could not stay,

That in bright worlds above they're with Jesus always.

Sarah Gurnsey

Chenango American, September 18 & 25, 1856

In the village of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, C.A. Stevens, Mrs. Sarah Gurnsey, relict of Samuel Gurnsey of Oxford, deceased, aged 81 years.

She was sustained through a long an exceedingly painful illness, by Christian fortitude  The deceased may be considered one of the pioneers of the Chenango valley, having been a resident for nearly sixty years.  She was born in Saybrook, Conn., July 13, 1775 and removed to Oxford as early as 1797.

In the decease of this estimable lady, noticed in the obituary department of last week, something more would seem to be due than the slight reference therein given.  She had attained to advanced age and was one of the earliest pioneer settler of this valley.  As the writer of this sketch stood by the grave in which her mortal remains were to be deposited, a friend stood near him, whose memory of the deceased ran back through a period of over fifty years.  He spoke warmly of her noble qualities of character, which shone out even to the last of her mortal existence.  Through a very long portion of the closing years of her life, she had been a sufferer through pains and infirmities of body, but her intellect retained its clearness unbroken to the last.  She bore with meekness the chastening hand of God, but longed to depart to her home in Heaven.  Deep was the interest she felt and manifested in her spiritual welfare.  In her case age had not blunted those religious feelings and affections which look to Christ and the hopes that center in his cross.  Many and marked were the changes in social life, as well as in the aspect of the natural world in the progress of cultivation, which she had witnessed. She had seen most of those whom in this early home she had known as neighbors and friends pass away before her.  And the time had come to her, long before her departure, that she had realized the Force of the language of the Psalmist, "though men be so strong that they come to fourscore years, yet is their strength then but labor and sorrow."  Her spirit passed gently away beneath the roof of a kind and devoted daughter where every attention had been bestowed upon her that filial love could suggest.  The hoary head is a crown of glory if it is found in the way of righteousness.  

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 11, 1856

In Willet [Cortland Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Silas Courtney, aged 50 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 27th ult., Mrs. Louis Hinman, aged 75 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Fuller, aged 73 years.

In Willet [Cortland Co., NY] on the 8th inst., John M. Smith, aged 5 years.

In Willet [Cortland Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Abigail Pember, aged 64 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., (very suddenly in childbirth) Ruth K. [Baker], in the 43d year of her age.

Chenango American, September 18, 1856

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst., James Purdy, aged 65 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst., Mrs. Phebe Kendall, aged 64 years.

Letter from the 27th Regiment - November 1861

Letter from the 27th Regiment

Chenango American, November 28, 1861

The following is an extract of a letter written by Oscar Phelps, of this town [Greene, NY], now in Alexandria, Va., a member of the 27th Regiment.

Camp Franklin
Alexandria, Nov. 14, 1861

Friend V---, Once more as time (the old conqueror of all things) is passing rapidly away, I take the opportunity of writing a few lines in answer to your kind letter.  I received the books and those other necessaries you sent me, all safe, for which please accept my heartiest thanks and best wishes as a small tribute in return for your remembrance of one who thinks himself unworthy of such kindness; how they make a soldier think of kind ones at home.  I would not forget to mention that A---, gave me a large piece of that butter which I suppose was made by that good mother of yours.  O what should we do if there were none to remember us at home.  Little did I think when I lived at your house, that in so short a time this happy and peaceful country, the pride of nations, would be engaged in civil war, brother against brother, but such truly is now the case.  I think the army a dreadful place, and but to fight for my country and defend it against traitors, I should never have enlisted, as a military life has no charms for me.  I have never been homesick and never wish to return until all is restored to peace. Sometimes I think I would like to be at home for the purpose of attending school, but know very well I could not enjoy myself while the present crisis exists.

Today there has been a grand review of General Franklin's division (of which the 27th forms a part) by Geo. McClellan and staff; it was truly a magnificent sight even to soldiers.  I wish you could have been here and witnessed it.  I guess you would have tho't it quite an army, although there were only twelve regiments of infantry, three batteries of artillery and one regiment of cavalry. We got through in time to return in the rain.

My health is good and so is Albert's; I should be very lonesome at times were it not for him, as he is my best friend.  I think he aspires to a military life and advances daily in the estimation of his superior officers.

We may have no fires in our tents except we buy stoves or build fireplaces; my tent mates and I have built a fireplace in our tent so we are quite comfortable.

We may boast of hardships endured, of heroic deeds but there is a powerful incentive coming from those Northern homes that cheers us on to victory, when the sky is o'ercast with dark clouds, and the driving storm compels us to stay within our tents, what is it that clears away the gloom and makes everything cheerful?  It is the thoughts of home as well as that we are on the side of right.

We got our pay the 13th which of course was very acceptable.  Our Government pays clothes and feeds us well; in fact it is the best Government on the face of the globe, and he who would not stand up for its rights, is a traitor, and does not deserve the name of an American.

Write again, letters are our best society.  My love and best wishes to all lovers of the union.

O. Phelps
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Death Notice, Chenango American, September 11, 1862
In Philadelphia, on the 10th ult., of typhoid fever, Oscar Phelps, of Co. D, 27th Reg. N.Y.S.V. of this town [Greene, Chenango County, NY], aged about 23 years.

Adjutant-General Report, 27th New York Regiment
PHELPS, OSCAR:  Age, 30 years.  Enlisted, May 21, 1861, at Elmira, to serve two years; mustered in as private, Co. D, same date; died, August 11, 1862, at General Hospital, Alexandria, Va.

Obituaries (September 6)

Ray Lyon

Afton Enterprise, June 7, 1928

North Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was deeply saddened to earn of the death of Ray Lyon at the home of his mother, Mrs. H.D. Lyon on Monday evening of this week.  Ray was a former student of the Afton High School.  He tried several times to enlist in the army but was not accepted as he had a very weak heart. Ray had been working in Binghamton for some time.  The deep sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mrs. Lyon and family.  He is survived by his mother, a brother, Earl, of Cortland, a sister, Miss Blanche, a teacher in a Long Island school.

Gertrude (Bush) Miner

Norwich Sun, Jan. 4, 1910

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Frank Miner after months of suffering passed away at her home at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Monday night.  The funeral was attended from the home Thursday and the body was brought here for burial in the Guilford cemetery. The most of her married life had been spent here, where she had many friends.  Of her immediate family the husband and one daughter Bessie, survive her, also her mother, Mrs. Richard Bush besides a brother and sisters.

Lila Aldrich

Chenango Telegraph, Nov. 6, 1942

Mrs. Lila Aldrich, aged 71, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Maple Park Home, Vernon Center [Oneida Co., NY], after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, Lester Aldrich, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Patton of Oneonta, two sons, William Aldrich of Seneca Falls, Marshal Aldrich of Washington, D.C. and one brother, Jesses Norton of Norwich. The funeral will be held at The Maple Park Home at 1 p.m. Friday with burial in the White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Nellie Miller

Died February 7, 1941, Guilford, NY

The funeral of Mrs. Nellie Miller wife of Fred Miller who died at the family home on Shumway Hill on Feb. 7th, was held from the late home last Monday afternoon, with burial at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  Besides her husband, Mrs. Miller is survived by three sons, Arthur of Richfield Springs, and Harold and Robert of Mt. Upton, two grandsons, a brother, Charles Greene, of Guilford, and a sister, Mrs. Ward Pearsall of Mt. Upton.

Mary E. (Hill) Folts

Died March 24, 1939, Morris, NY

Mrs. Mary E. Folts, widow of William Folts, died at her home in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] at 4 o'clock Friday morning of cerebral hemorrhage. She had been in failing health for the past few months.  Mrs. Folts was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9, 1877, a daughter of the late Louis B. and Mary Babcock Hill. Surviving is one daughter, Mary, who has resided with her mother since the death of Mr. Folts several years ago. The funeral services were held at the residence on Monday at 1 o'clock with burial at New Berlin.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 28, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Alice G. Seneare, aged 4 years, 6 months and 12 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., John W. [Hills], eldest son of James B. and Maria Hills, aged 10 years and 10 months.

Lord, what is life, tis like a flower

That blossoms and is gone;

We see it flourish for an hour

With all its beauty on.

But death comes like a wintry day

And takes the pretty flower away.

Chenango American, November 21, 1861

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the 14th inst., Delos Foot, son of Benj. Foot, aged 4 years and 6 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst., Mary E. Schrom, wife of Col. H. Schrom, and widow of the late Geo. M. Smith, aged 47 years.

Chenango American, November 14, 1861

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 8th inst. after a brief illness, Mr. Joseph Chapel, in the 65th year of his age.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., of Diptheria, Miss Mary A. Dutton, aged 17 years.

Obituaries (September 5)

Nellie E. Morrell

Died April 12, 1941, South New Berlin, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Nellie E. Morrell, wife of Postmaster Harold Morrell of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at the family home in that village Saturday night at 10 o'clock.  Mrs. Morrell had been in poor health for the last two years. She was born June 3, 1874, in the town of New Berlin.  For the last 30 years she had been a resident of South New Berlin and was prominent in community life.  She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and a former member of the Methodist church.  Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Ralph Morrell of Wolcott, Alson of South New Berlin and Earl of Sepauket, L.I.; three daughters, Mrs. Rexford Davis of Theresa, Mrs. Clifford Davis of Mt. Upton and Mrs. Lewis Perkins of New Berlin; three granddaughters;  three brothers, William and Warren Dyer of this city, and Arthur of Philadelphia, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry K. Mandeville and Mrs. Arthur S. Hemingway, both of this city.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist Church at South New Berlin.  The pastor, the Rev. C.H. Skinner, will officiate. Burial will be in South New Berlin.

May (Brennan) Mulligan

Died May 24, 1938, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Mrs. May B. Mulligan, wife of Joseph P. Mulligan, will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the family residence at 62 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and at 9:30 from St. Paul's church.  Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney, pastor of St. Paul's, will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot at St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich].  Mrs. Mulligan died Tuesday afternoon at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], March 11, 1886, the daughter of Thomas D., and the late Margaret Carroll Brennan.  For 50 years she had resided in Norwich. Educated in the Norwich schools she was graduated from the Norwich high school in the class of 1905 and the teachers' training class. For several years Mrs. Mulligan followed the teaching profession.  She was united in marriage with Joseph P. Mulligan December 28, 1909.  Mrs. Mulligan was esteemed as a woman of high Christian character.  She was a devoted mother and a neighbor who never failed in aiding those in need. Giving freely of her ability and energy Mrs. Mulligan served as a president of the Norwich Parent-Teacher Association. She was a member of the L.C.B.A., the League of the Sacred Heart and the Rosary Society of St. Paul's church. Besides a host of friends, there survive her husband and four children, Margaret M., of Sherburne; Mary A. of Oneonta; John J., a student of St. Michael's college at Toronto, Canada, and Eleanor T. of Norwich, also her father, Thomas D. Brennan of this city.

Phebe E. (Gager)  Morse

Died July 18, 1927

Monday evening, July 18, 1927, just as the sun was going down at the close of a beautiful day, mother fell asleep, surrounded by her loved ones.  Phebe Gager was born in the town of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], June 1854.  She was the oldest daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth Gager.  While a child they moved to South New Berlin, where she lived until her marriage to Allan L. Morse, when they moved to Holmesville where they spent all their married life.  Unto them was born one daughter, Hattie, wife of Charles Annis.  Since the death of her husband she has lived with her daughter, who was very dear to her, and where she has been tenderly cared for in her last illness.  Always cheerful and patient, although gradually failing in health for a long time, she was not considered seriously ill until the past few weeks when in spite of all that loving hands and medical aid could do, she grew worse until the end. She will be sadly missed in the home she has left (that of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Annis, of New Hartford, N.Y.)  she leaves to mourn her passing, the daughter above mentioned, one granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Chandler, one great grandson Kenneth Chandler; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Mills, of Rockdale, Mrs. George Moran, of Sidney, Mrs. Chester Stratton, of Utica.  Her funeral was held at the church in Holmesville, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  

Sleep, thee loved one, crowned with flowers, in the grave we made for thee,

Sing, sweet spirit, with the angels, floating o'er the crystal sea;

When our tears have ceased their flowing, and our hearts no longer beat,

We will meet and love forever at the blessed Saviour's feet.

Death  Notices

Chenango Union, December 20, 1894

MATTHEWSON:  At the home of Charlton Phillips in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7, 1894 Mrs. Jerusha Mathewson, age 87 years 8 months.

HOLCOMB:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14, 1894, Mr. Wm. H. Holcomb, age 85.

HOLLEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14, 1894 Mary A. [Holley], wife of Henry Holley, age 63 years.

MIDDLETON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 6, 1894 Mr. Geo. Middleton.

WILBUR:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 12, 1894, Mr. DeVer Wilbur, age 49 years.

POOLE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17, 1894, Mr. Lewis J. Poole.

Letter from Ellsworth Avengers - 1861

From the Ellsworth Regiment

Chenango Telegraph, October 9, 1861

Head Quarters People's Ellsworth

Regiment, Albany, N.Y. Oct. 4, 1861

We have a Colonel now, S.W. Stryker, who has acted as our Major since the organization of the Regiment, has been appointed our Colonel.  No appointment could have been made so satisfactory to the whole Regiment as this.  He is a competent officer and is worthy of his position.  If you had witnessed the enthusiasm prevalent at his reception you would have needed no other assurance of his popularity.  Our Lieut. Colonel is J.C. Rice, formerly Adjutant of the Garibaldi Guards.  Our Major is James McGowan, a man of experience and ability who was tested in the Mexican war.  our Adjutant, Knox, is the personification of activity.  He is the smallest, but not least officer of the staff.  He is every mon a military man.  The chaplain of the regiment is not yet appointed. The applicants for it are numerous.  Our staff officers so far, are men of merit, and no regiment has entered the field with superior commanders to those of the People's Ellsworth, the 44th.  As to Captain of Co. D, we wouldn't exchange him for any officer whoever he might be.  Nothing excites him; he is always calm and unmoved--a man of fine feelings but endowed with remarkable control over them.

The barracks are often set on the quivive by rumors of our departure and destination.  We have been receiving our fatigue dress and been going "next week" for a month,--sometime to Virginia and sometimes to Missouri.  This morning we are destined to Missouri, and are to start next Wednesday.  Tomorrow we shall be bound southward and leave in 20 days.  Thus it is--every one has his opinion of our future movements and after fostering it awhile it becomes a fixed fact and from idle gossip, rumors are not almost as unremarkable as the wind.  

Obituaries (September 2)

Albert R. Mundy

Died February 22, 1934, Smyrna, NY

Albert R. Mundy of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], 61, former resident of the town of Norwich, died at his home in Smyrna Thursday noon.  He resided on Tanner Hill until about three years ago when he sold his property there and moved to Smyrna.  Mr. Mundy had been a victim of heart attacks and Wednesday night was again stricken.  He did not survive the attack and passed away about noon Thursday. There survive his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Rowland Hamm. Funeral services are to be held in Smyrna at 12:30 Sunday noon.  Rev. Mr. Sullivan officiating, and the body will be brought to this city for funeral services at the Breese funeral home at 2:30, Rev. Jas. K. Romeyn officiating with burial in Mt. Hope.

Mary J. Mundy

Died February 12, 1938, North Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Mundy, wife of Eugene Mundy, who died at her home in North Norwich yesterday morning after a protracted illness, will be held from the Breese Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating.  Burial will be in the North Norwich Cemetery.  Born in North Norwich, May 20, 1875, the deceased was a member of the North Norwich Grange and the First Baptist church of Norwich.  Besides the husband, she is survived by two sons, Harry of Norwich and Howard of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. M.E. Sholes and Mrs. Ira T. Stradling, both of North Norwich, and Mrs. Whitman S. Wick of Middletown, and two brothers, Charles and Lynn Case, both of North Norwich.

Harry Mundy

Died November 26, 1941, Norwich, NY

Harry Mundy of 56 Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] died at his home Wednesday evening about 8 o'clock after an illness of about two weeks because of a heart ailment.  Mr. Mundy was born in Norwich, June 19, 1896, and for many years conducted a barber shop in this city.  There survive his wife; one son, Richard, of Norwich; a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Weston, of Syracuse; his father, Eugene Mundy, of North Norwich, and a brother, Howard, of Detroit.  He also leaves a grandson, Richard Mundy, Jr., and a step-daughter, Marion Mundy, of Norwich. Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon with burial in the North Norwich cemetery.

Eva M. Mundy

Died February 1, 1944, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Mrs. Eva M. Mundy of this city whose death occurred suddenly Tuesday night after an illness of only a few hours, will be held from the William Breese Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church is to officiate.  Employed as a winder at the plant of the J.C. Welwood Corporation, Mrs. Mundy was taken ill about 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dr. Leslie T. Kinney was summoned and he directed that she be removed to the Chenango Memorial Hospital where she died three hours later.  Born in Norwich, April 5, 1896.  Mrs. Mundy was a sister of the late Mrs. Linn A. Skinner, who succumbed suddenly to a heart attack Jan. 11.  Mrs. Mundy is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Arlene Mundy of Columbus, Ga; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Figary, and three sisters and two brothers, Otto Nicholson of Oxford, Mrs. Arnold Gibbons of Norwich, Mrs. Raymond Salisbury, Clarence and Clyde Figary, all of this city.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 24, 1861

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Leonard H. Ashcraft, aged 59 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Lovern [Fisher], daughter of Thompson and Catharine Fisher, aged 18 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Mrs. Anne Gibbs, in the 24th year of her age.

In Madison, Madison Co., after a lingering illness on the 15th inst., C. Kirk White, aged 32 years.

Chenango American, October 31, 1861

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th inst., Edward H. [Juliand], youngest child of Mr. George Juliand, aged 8 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] suddenly on the 25th inst., Mr. Luther Alexander, aged about 65 years.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th inst., Ransom [Franklin], only son of Moses and Abigail Franklin.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 25th inst., Mrs. Margaret [Ingham], wife of Leonard Ingham, aged 53 years.

Post Listing, August 12 to September 1, 2019

Listing of blog postings for August 12 to September 1, 2019

Marriages

Posted August 13, 2019

Rev. Theodore Hubbard - Carmel Crispel (New Berlin / Thompson PA, 1937)

Carrie Cady - Walter Cowles (1940)

Berna Wales - Richard Lavendusky (Plymouth / Oneonta, 1938)

Mina marvin - Ralph Coy (Norwich / East Pharsalia, 1938)

Katherine Patricia Rourke - Philip Brice McMillen (Norwich, Shadyside OH, 1939)

Ruth L. Button - John P. McGuire (South New Berlin 1939)

Marriage Notices - 1861

     Andrew H. Ingersoll - Susan L. Thompson (New Berlin / Guilford)

     Andrew M. Dickinson - Maggie L. Thompson (Guilford)

     Noyes B. Phetteplace - Cordelia S. Brown (Norwich)

     Theodore D. Miller - Sarah F. Brown (Norwich / Brimfield, MA)

     Henry Hall - Adeline Barber (Norwich / Lincklaen)

     Erastus P. Smith - Nancy F. Hauford (Guilford / Hobart)

     George W. Lewis - Olive A. Brooks (Oxford)

     Horace Smith Jr., Anna Gregory (New York / Greenville AL)

Posted August 18, 2019
Harold Bresee - Doris Sharpe (Norwich, Holmesville, 1931)
Homer Mahan - Olive Carpenter (South New Berlin, 1926)
Sylance L. Case - Lorimer W Follett (North Norwich, 1938)
Guy Vernon Mallonee - Marion Case (Norwich, 1937)
Hazel Phillips - Albert C. Foster (Norwich, 1928)
Marriage Notices - 1861
     James I. Curtis - Jenny E. Hawley (Coehecton / Binghamton)
     Mr. C.F. Robertson - Carrie R. Batson (NY / Sherburne)
     Mr. M.B. Ball - Libbie Lewis (Morris / South New Berlin)
Marriage notices - 1880
     Mr. W.R. Price - May L. Peck (Mt. Kisco /Brewster)
     Andrew Brown - Camilla Whitting (Middletown / Guilford Center)
     George W. Boyd - Sarah A. Stilson (Tompkins / Masonville)

Posted August 20, 2019
Daniel E. Anderson - Martha C. Hollenback (Norwich / NYC)
Mildred Case - Baumes M. Marshman (North Norwich / Oxford)
Regina Patricia Lindsey - Edward H. Marsh (New Berlin / Syracuse)
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Eli Webb - Clara L. Race (Greene)
     Samuel w. Sackett - Julia Frances Leonard (Greene)
     Stephen W. Davis - Elizabeth M. Wagner (Greene)
     David Rice - Mary McLagan (Norwich / Guilford)
     George Edney - Charlotte Verrill
     Charles H. Aldrich - Frances R. Barnes (Plymouth)
     Stephen Bolt - Martha Kelsey (Oxford)
Marriage Notices - 1880
     Charles E. Rudd - Abbie A. Winsor (Waterville / Bainbridge)
     Edward Roberts - Matie Poole (Bettsburg / Nineveh)
     Rufus Bush - Miss Skinner (Nineveh / Harpursville)
     Mr. W.H. Saxby - Fannie E. Adkins (Windsor / Colesville)
     Mr. E.S. Barstow - Grace Matteston (Coventry / Bainbridge)

Posted August 26, 2019
Hannah Nearing - Willis Peck (White Store / Edmeston, 1938)
Lillian Sage - Ralph C. Morey (Norwich / Sherburne, 1942)
Raymond Clinton Miner - Eleanor Elizabeth Pope (South New Berlin / Mt. Upton, 1942)
Rhoda E. Daniels -Burton Bancroft (Norwich /Smyrna, 1942)
Marriage notices - 1861
     Rev. William F. Benedict - Elvina Atkins (Hamilton)
     John T. Mygatt - Mary Stevens Dickinson (Oxford / Binghamton)
     Harvy Symonds - Jane C. Towslee (Smithville / Greene)
     Mr. I.S. Sampson - Emogene L. Martin (Cortland / Coventry)
     Baruch Phelps - Adelia M. Hayes (Barker / Greene)
     Erastus Tremain Jr. - Mary A. Gates (Greene / Smithville)
     Samuel Titus - Mary Case (North Norwich)

Posted August 28, 2019
Luman B. Clark - Nancy Bluler (Bainbridge / Harpersville, 1880)
Dr. John Ivan Miller - Viola Allen Henry (Norwich / Prescott KN)
Harold Howard Mattice - Jean Antoinette Kimball (Norwich)
Marriage Notices - 1880
     George Burgdoff - Mary Bliss (Afton)
     Charles W. Sherwood - Annie Esterbrooks (Oxford / Greene)
     Burton M. Searles - Viola Merriman (Bainbridge / North Colesville)
     Charles J. Keeler - Henrietta F. Porter (Coventry)
     Mr. W.D. Finch - Hattie Finch (Tompkins / Masonville)
Marriage notices - 1861
     Everett Baldwin - Mrs. John Hubbard (Greene)
     Charles R. Hotchkiss - Hellen J. Mosher (Smithville)
     Mr. W.D. Willoughby - Lucy E. Wilcox (Oxford)

Posted August 31, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1861
     Mr. I.W. Day - Miss C.R. Knisey (Greene)
     Gurdon H. Wilcox - Helen M. Brown (Brockton / Oxford)
     Leroy A. Cornwell - Rozella M. Lyon (Guilford)
     Charles Higgins - Elizabeth B. Dye (Cincinnatus / Pitcher)
     Mr. S.N. Harris - Celia E. Titus (Fabius / North Norwich)
     John Banes - Frances E. Somers (Bainbridge)
     William N. Smith - Hester Ann Baldwin (German / Pitcher)
     Henry S. Vaughan - Emily Briggs (Norwich)
     Luther A. West - Polecsa N. Eaton (Sherburne)
Marriage notices - 1880
     Munroe Johnson - Dell R. Dyer (Bainbridge / Woodhull, PA)
     Walter Bishop - Ida Newton (Sidney Centre / Masonville)
     Lucius Manwaring - Anthy F. Tyler (Coventry)
     Samuel M. Thornton - Jeanetta A. Wells (Rockwell's Mills / Masonville)
     Charles E. Tarbell - Ellen J. Rounds (Afton)
Marriage notices - 1875
     Elery T. Rogers - Mary G. Smith (Preston / Greene)
     Frank Geer - Nettie Barber (Smyrna / Plymouth)
     William H. Neaskern - Martha Abbott (Sauquoit / Sherburne)
     Fred G. Holl - Abbie Alexander (Lincklaen / Pitcher)
  

Obituaries

Posted August 12, 2019

Sarah E. Owens (Norwich, 1934)

Clarissa E. (McNitt) McLagan (Norwich, 1942)

James Stephen McLagan (Utica, Norwich, 1944)

George W. McNitt (Norwich, 1941)

Death Notices - 1861

     Jehial Spafford (Greene, 61y)

     Benjamin I. Burroughs (Greene, 81y)

     Maria Ford (Tioga, Greene, 60y)

     Carlos K. Pike (North Norwich, 49y)

     Richard Thompson (Oxford, 25y)

     Alice B. Jackson (oxford, 28 mo)

     Hesler L. Herrick (East Pharsalia, 25y)

     Sarah A. Whitby (South Otselic, 36y)

Posted August 14, 2019
Marilyn Lee Mallonee (Ithaca, Norwich, 1940)
Anthony V. Manley Jr., (Norwich, Binghamton, 1943)
Anthony V. Manley Sr., (Norwich, 1933)
Margaret J. Manley (Norwich, 1933)
Death notices - 1880
     Luther B. Higley (Gurnee IL, Bainbridge, 58y)
     Ellen Newton (Sharon PA, Bainbridge, 15y)
     Lois Lyon (Bainbridge, 65y)
    Sally C. Chamberlin (Saiton MA, 64y)
Death notices - 1894
     Mr. A.J. Brown (Willard's, Greene)
     Mrs. J. Gilman (Gaylord KN, Greene, 70y)
     Wells B. Hatch (Syracuse, Sherburne, 73y)
     Hattie Lent (Brooklyn, New Berlin, 26y)
     Margaret Moncrieff (Brooklyn, Greene, 98y)

Posted August 16, 2019
Oscar F. Evans (Bainbridge, 1880)
Mrs. Abbott (Smyrna, 1880)  successively married to seven husbands.
Clarence Mathewson (New Berlin, 1922)
James Francis Grooms (Fulton, Norwich, 1938)
Harriet L. (Green) Mathewson (Norwich, 1938)
Lillian T. (Anderson) Mathewson (Norwich, 1935)
Death notices - 1880
     Mrs. Finch (Belden, 42y)
     Beriah Harris (Masonville, 89y)
     Simeon Smith (Fairview CA, Bainbridge, 73y)
Death Notices - 1861
     Caleb J. Sturges (Norwich, 74y)
     Dr. James Secor (Mt. Upton)
     Henry C. Martin (McDonough, 21y)
     Mary Delia Johnson (Guilford, 19y)
     A Elizabeth Mariam (Smithville, 31y)

Posted August 19, 2019
Goold Stratton (Norwich, Binghamton, 1861) Drowning
Chauncy Thompson (Bainbridge, Masonville, 1880)
Fred Hager (Bainbridge, Masonville, 1880)
Hector McPherson (New Berlin, 1931]
Grace Matterson (Norwich, Skaneateles, 1925)
Irene E. (Mansfield) Matteson (Morris, 1940)
Death notices - 1861
     George Percy (Greene, 21y)
     Jonathan Thompson (Plymouth, 74y)
     Alice Bates (German, 5y)
     Ann Eliza Carbary (Oxford, 36y)
     William Church (Amboy IL, Oxford, 46y)
     Mary R. Mead (North Norwich, 50y)
     Emily Laura Brooks (Norwich, 9 mo)

Posted August 22, 2019
Margaret Hallenbeck (Greene, 1861)
Deliah (Stinson) May (Holmesville, 1927)
Ulyssus E. May (Norwich, 1940)
George W. Meade (Holmesville, 1938)

Death Notices - 1861
     Sarah A Short (Greene, 31y)
     Sophia smith (Norwich, 53y)
     Francis Upton Fenno (Mount Upton, 40y)
     Hezekiah king (Troy, King's Settlement, 64y)

Posted August 23, 2019
Elizabeth Sarah (Nelson) Payne (Oxford, Janesville WI, 1880)
Harriet E Mesick (Binghamton, 1937)
Addison Lyon Mesick (Binghamton, 1932)
Grace (Brooks) Medbury (New Berlin, 1935)
Warren Miles (Norwich, Oneonta, 1941)
Death Notices - 1861
     Anna Juliand Rathbone (Greene, 2y)
     Albert Cowan (Smithville, 10y)
     Nellie J. Newell (Norwich, 5 mo)
     Margaret Case (Oxford, 84y)
     Consider Coomes (Norwich, 72y)
     John T. Wedge (Alexandria VA, Plymouth) Civil War Soldier

Posted August 24, 2019
Gracie Owens (South New Berlin, 1880)
David P. Eldridge (North Pitcher, 1880)
Arden Shawler Miller (Columbus, New Berlin, 1939)
Lena M. (Lyons) Miles (Norwich, Utica, 1941)
Helen (Griswold) Millar (Norwich, Bronx, 1942)
Death Notices - 1861
     Margaret E. Hatrick (Smithville, 17y)
     Lucinda Cummings (Greene)
     Willie Porter (Smithville, infant)
     Calvin Franklin (NYC, Greene, 52y)

Posted August 25, 2019
James Yager (Albany, 1880)  work accident
Gus Lakin (Fish Eddy, Hancock, 1880)  Lumbering accident
Wesley Miller (New Berlin, 1940)
Janie L. (Baird) Miller (South New Berlin, 1934)
Death notices - 1861
     Hubert V. Gale (Plymouth, 1y)
     Phebe Allen (Lincklean, 94y)
     Joseph D. Wood (Norwich, 19y)
     Mr. K.H. Dimmick (Los Angeles CA, Norwich)
     Willis G. Ludington (Columbus, 8y)
Death Notices - 1894
     William l. Colwell (Chenango Lake, 77y)
     Michael Stack (Smyrna, 78y)
     Infant Jackson (East Norwich, 5 weeks)
     Caroline Tunnicliff Pratt (Sherburne)
     Charles Aylesworth (Afton)
     Ezra Fuller (German, 75y)
     Julia Burnham Purple (Greene, 89y)
     Mary E. Schenck (Binghamton, Smithville, 60y)
     William H. Robinson (Utica, Sherburne, 65y)
     George C. Yarrington (Marathon)

Posted August 27, 2019
Essie Bonlar (Cherry Valley, 1880)
Jacob Hoover (Tuscarora, PA, 1880)
John L. Mulligan (Sherburne, 1932)
May Brenna Mulligan (Norwich, 1938)
Harold M. Moulton (Norwich, 1940)

Posted August 30, 2019
Anna Hawley (Afton, Brooklyn, 1880)
Jacob Hawyer (Cherry Valley, 1880)
Charles V. Mitchell (Zanesville OH, Norwich, 1935)
Grace Esther (Welden) Mitchell (Norwich, 1923)
Death Notice - 1880
     Son of Louis Ives (Guilford, 5y)
Death Notices - 1861
     Amy E. Randall (Norwich, 80y)
     Mary A. Felt (Pitcher, 12y)
     Orrin James Felt (Pitcher, 9y)
     Philura Felt (Pitcher, 38y)
     Rizpah B. Hoyt (Masonville, 37y)
     Ada Tenbroeck (Wellsboro PA, 21y)
     Eunice Brown (Norwich, 75y)
     Delos Janes (North Norwich, 48y)
     Philip Bartle (Oxford, 39y)

September 1, 2019
Agnes Murphy (Norwich, 1941)
George W. Burkett (McDonough, 1941)
Edward Murphy (Norwich, 1940)
Joseph G. Murphy (Norwich, 1938)
Mary (O'Donnell) Murphy (Norwich, 1943)
Death Notices - 1861
     Eunice Johnson (Greene, 10y)
     Lucy Ann Edgerton (Smithville, 51y)
     Hannah Chapin (Norwich, 66y)
     Annie Lora Berry (North Stonington CT, Norwich, 18 months)
     George P. Bixby (Burkesville, KY, Bainbridge, 25y)
     Helen Buck (Unadilla, Afton, 22y)
     

Miscellaneous

Posted August 15, 2019

Letter from John W. White, Civil War Soldier, August 1861

Posted August 16, 2019
Letter from Robert G. McMoran, Civil War Soldier, August 1861

Posted August 19, 2019
Letter from D.W. Tenbrook, Witness to First Battle at Bull run, July 1861

Posted August 23, 2019
Letter from Miletus A. Hotchkiss, Civil War Soldier, September 1861

Posted August 29, 2019
Letter from Edwin Slater, Civil War Soldier, August 1861

Obituaries (September 1)

Agnes Murphy

Died April 24, 1941, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Agnes Murphy, 57, of 61 Rexford Street, Norwich, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital last night about midnight.  Born in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] the deceased had been a resident of Norwich for the past 35 years. She was a member of the Rosary and Altar Societies of St. Paul's Church, the auxiliary to the A.O.H. and the League of the Sacred Heart.  She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ella Keeley and Mrs. Sarah Wood of Norwich and Mrs. Harry Sanford of Arcade, also two brothers, Andrew W. and Matthew D. Murphy, both of Norwich. The funeral will be held from the family residence on Rexford Street Monday morning at 9 o'clock and from St. Paul's at 9:30 with burial in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

George W. Burkett

Died April 24, 1941, McDonough, NY

George W. Burkett, 80, who lived alone near the McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] CCC camp, was found dead in bed at his home Saturday noon by Claude Stiles, Oxford rural mail carrier. Stiles had not seen the aged man for two days.  He was alarmed because of this, made an investigation, finding Burkett expired.  Undertaker Fred W. Seymour of Oxford accompanied by --G. Boname coroner, and Dr. Hall of Oxford went to the Burkett home Saturday afternoon and the body was brought to the Seymour Funeral Home, where services are to be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, daylight time, burial in McDonough.  Coroner Boname gave as the cause of death the infirmities of old age coupled with a heart condition. The deceased leaves several brothers and sisters none of whom reside in this vicinity.

Edward Murphy

Died March 22, 1940, Norwich, NY

Edward Murphy of 61 Rexford street passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 9:50 Wednesday night aged 68 years.  The deceased was born in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], August 6, 1871, but had been a resident of Norwich for about 35 years.  For many years Mr. Murphy was a valued employee of the O.&W. shops and for a period of 18 years he was employed as a machinist at the Borden plant in this city. For the past nine years he had been engaged with his brother, Andrew, in farming in East Norwich.  He was well liked by all who knew him and general regret will be expressed at his death. There survive two brothers, Andrew W. and Mathew D., both of Norwich; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Keeley, Mrs. Sarah Wood, Mrs. Harry Sanford and Miss Agnes Murphy of Norwich. The body was removed to the late home on Rexford street Thursday afternoon where friends may call after 6 p.m.  Prayer services will be held at the late home at 9:30 Saturday morning and a service of absolution will take place in the vestibule of St. Paul's church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.  Committal services will take place in Mt. Hope chapel, and burial will be made in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] in the spring. A high mass of requiem will be held at St. Paul's church at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Friends are requested to meet at the late home at 8:30 Friday night to recite the rosary.

Joseph G. Murphy

Died September 15, 1938, Norwich, NY 

Following an extended illness the death of Joseph G. Murphy, World War veteran, occurred Friday morning at his home, 63 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Born in this city May 27, 1890, the son of Edward and Mary O'Donnell Murphy, he had spent practically his entire life here. Educated in the Norwich schools, Mr. Murphy later lived for a few years in Utica and Frankfort.  Widely known in his native city, his death is a source of regret to many friends. By trade he was a plumber and steamfitter and for 25 years was associated in that capacity with the Charles G. Nash plumbing store.  Mr. Murphy served his country in the World War in the naval aviation branch of the service.  He was a member of St. Paul's church and the Holy Name Society of that church. Besides his wife, Nellie Finster Murphy, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Murphy and three sisters, Miss Catherine Murphy and Mrs. E.J. Thomas of this city and Mrs. F.E. Boyce of Manchester, New Hampshire.  Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the George J. Devine Funeral Home and at 9:30 from St. Paul's church where the pastor, Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot at St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Mary O'Donnell Murphy

Died April 1, 1943, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Mary O'Donnell Murphy, 82, died suddenly about 11:30 Saturday morning at her home, 65 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co NY].  In ill health for a long time she had shown improvement of late. The end came suddenly and is a shock to the members of her family and a wide circle of friends.  Mrs. Murphy was born Dec. 13, 1860 on Guernsey street in this city, the daughter of Kathryn Marlarkey O'Donnell and Martin O'Donnell. She was untied in marriage in January, 1884, to Edward Murphy, who died in 1903.  The deceased had been almost a life long resident of Norwich with the exception of nine years in Preston. She had been a resident of Rexford street for the past 45 years.  Mrs. Murphy was a member of St. Paul's church, the Rosary Society and the League of Sacred Heart of that church. She was devoted to church and family, and her kindly and neighborly nature endeared her to many friends who will regret her passing.  Her fine sense of humor together with conversation ability earned her the friendship of many who will long remember her for her many fine qualities of womanhood.  There survive three daughters, Mrs. E.J. Thomas and Miss Kathryn Murphy of this city and Mrs. F.E. Boyce of Manchester, N.H.  She also leaves a sister, Miss Ella O'Donnell of Binghamton, two grandsons, one granddaughter and several nephews and nieces  Services are to be held at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral home on North Broad street at 9:10 Tuesday morning and at 9:30 in St. Paul's church, where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated.  Burial will be in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 17, 1861

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Eunice [Johnson], youngest daughter of Ebenezer Johnson, in the 11th year of her age.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Lucy Ann [Edgerton], wife of Mr. James S. Edgerton, aged 51 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Hannah [Chapin], wife of Israel Chapin, aged 6 years.

At North Stonington, Ct., on the 7th inst., of cholera infantum, Annie Lora [Berry], only child of B. Gage and Ada Wheeler Berry, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 18 months.

In Burkesville, Cumberland Co., Ky., Sept. 19th, of fever, Mr. George P. Bixby, aged 25 years, Principal of Burkesville College, and son of Samuel Bixby, of Bainbridge.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Helen [Buck], daughter of Nobel and Sarah Ann Buck, of Afton, aged 22 years.

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].