Obituaries (October 26)

William Todd

Died December 8, 1942, Philippines

Mrs. Milan Schwartz of Birdsall street [Norwich, NY] is in receipt of the sad news that her nephew, William Todd, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ney Todd of Dry Brook, near Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY], was killed in action with General Douglas MacArthur's forces in the Philippines December 8.  Mr. and Mrs. Todd received a message from the war department only last Wednesday.  William Todd was born Dec. 24, 1922, and thus had not reached his 19th birthday when he gave his life up for his country, Dec. 8 in the Philippines is the date of the treacherous surprise attack by the Japs.  "Bill," as he was popularly known, was graduated from the Margaretville high school in the class of 1939.  In school he was active in music and prize speaking and took a prize in the latter.  He was an enthusiastic sportsman and without question was in the thick of the fight when the Japs attacked.  He is the first in the Catskill section to be killed in action in the present war.

Addie Augusta (Follett) Tillapaugh

Died April 9, 1942, King Settlement, NY

Mrs. Addie Augusta Tillapaugh, wife of Ernest S. Tillapaugh, died at the family home on the King Settlement road at 6:45 Thursday night, April 9th, aged 63 years.  She had been in failing health for some time but seriously ill only about three weeks.  The deceased was born in the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] 63 years ago last Feb. 5, the daughter of Willard and Helen Holdredge Follett.  She was a member of Broad Street Methodist church and was held in high regard by many friends, all of whom will regret her passing.  Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Robert Ernest and Charles Frederick Tillapaugh, also four grandchildren.  Services were held at the Breese Funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. W. Cray Jones officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  --Norwich Sun.

Warren Tillapaugh

Died September 14, 1934, Bainbridge, NY

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Warren Hayes Tillapaugh of this village passed away suddenly Friday morning at his home on Pearl street, his death resulting from heart disease. Shortly after 6 o'clock his wife was attracted by his peculiar breathing and hastened across the street to a neighbor's to phone for the doctor, and upon her return, she found that death had occurred.  Mr. Tillapaugh who was a valued employee of the National Milk Sugar Company had been under the care of a physician for some time and for about six months had been unable to work at his occupation, however he was able to travel and drive his car and on Thursday had visited Binghamton with his wife.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on November 7, 1876, the son of Nelson and Eva Smith Tillapaugh.  He entered the employ of the National Milk Sugar Company 35 years ago and was at first stationed at South New Berlin.  Later he served in their plants at Cherry Valley, Delhi, Gilbertsville, and Hamden, and seven years ago he was transferred to this village where he has [since resided].  Surviving are his wife, a son, Maurice, and two grandchildren, Bernice May and Charles Warren, of this village; also two brothers, Ernest and Clarence Tillapaugh of Norwich. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his late residence, Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Chruch, officiating following which the remains were taken to South New Berlin for interment in the Cole Cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 22, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Lois M. [Carter], wife of Eli W. Carter, aged 32 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NYH], on the 17th inst., Mary Eliza [Lyon], daughter of George M. and Eliza Lyon, aged 2 years, 9 months.

"Death saw strange beauty on that cherub brow, and dashed it out.
There was a tint of rose on cheek and lip.
He touched the veins with ice, and the rose faded;
Forth from those sweet eyes there spake a wishful tenderness,
--a doubt whether to grieve or sleep, which innocence alone can wear.
With ruthless haste he bound the silken fringes of their curtaining lids forever;
There had been a gentle voice, with which the loved one claimed its mother's ear.
Charming her even to tears.
The spoiler set his seal of silence.
But there beamed a smile so fixed and holy from that marble brow,--
Death gazed, and left it there;
He dared not steal the signet ring of Heaven."

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Charles [Berry], aged 6 years and 4 months.  also, on the same day, Edward [Berry], aged 5 years.  Also, on the 19th inst., James [Berry], aged 2 years, all children of James and Mary Berry.

In Norwich, on the 14th inst., Margarite [Griffin], daughter of Dennis and Mary Griffin, aged about 3 years.  Also on the 17th inst, Patrick [Griffin], son of the same, aged 1 year 6 months.

Obituaries (October 25)

Edward J. Tefft

Died November 29, 1938, Edmeston, NY

Funeral services for Edward J. Tefft, 63, whose death occurred suddenly Tuesday at his home in Mycenae, town of Manlius [Onondaga Co., NY], will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  Burial will be made at Earlville.  Besides his wife, Ida Guile, Mr. Tefft is survived by three sons by a former marriage, Merton of Scotia, John of Fort Plain and Richard Tefft of Rochester; also two sisters, Mrs. Fred Williams of Earlville and Mrs. Lester G. Simons of New York, and one brother, Roy B. Tefft of Earlville.

Arthur David Thompson

Chenango Telegraph, January 26, 1940

Arthur David Thompson, 66, of 39-1/2 Mitchel street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock while visiting at the home of Howard McIntyre, South Plymouth road.  Mr. Thompson had expired when Dr. Harry Friedman arrived at the McIntyre home. The deceased was born, June 4, 1873, at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by three children, Mrs. Raymond Whitmore, Mrs. Floyd Kinch and Charles Thompson, all of this city; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Until a few years ago, Mr. Thompson was employed by the Maydole Hammer company where he worked for 30 years.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Breese Funeral Home.  Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

May (Doolittle) Telford

Died December 13, 1936, Edmeston, NY

Mrs. Charles Telford, lifelong resident of this community, passed away at her home south of the village, Sunday, December 13, from nephritis with which she had been acutely ill for about a month.  Mrs. Telford was born May Doolittle, daughter of Charles Doolittle and Mary Goodrich Doolittle, in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], on October 21st, 1869, and her entire life had been spent in this community.  On October 29, 1896. she was united in marriage with Charles Telford.  Surviving beside her husband is one daughter, Mrs. Ward Alger, both of Edmeston, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Van Cise, of Orlando, Florida, who was with her sister during her illness and at the time of her death.  Mrs. Telford was a highly respected member of this community.  For nearly forty years she had taught school and her pupils during these many years honor the memory of a loving teacher whose splendid example and character has left an ever lasting impression.  Mrs. Telford taught in the Goodrich district school until illness forced her to cease. She was also a member of the Edmeston Woman's Club. The funeral was held from her late home Wednesday, December 16, Rev. Harold McKenzie of the Methodist Church in Edmeston, officiating.  Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Newell S. Tarbell

Chenango Telegraph, December 10, 1940

Critically ill for several days, the death of Newell S. Tarbell occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday night at 9 o'clock.  Mr. Tarbell was born in Roxbury, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY], 41 years ago, but had been a resident of Norwich for about 20 years.  His early life was spent in Earlville, where he graduated from Earlville high school.  He attended Albany College of Pharmacy and after his graduation from that institution he came to this city and was employed at the Hubbard drug store.  In recent years the deceased had been associated with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.  He was a member of the American Legion.  Mr. Tarbell was held in high regard by many friends in Norwich and Earlville all of whom will greatly mourn his passing.  He was united in marriage Nov. 18, 1923, with Miss Margaret C. Bynes, who survives with one son Richard and one daughter Mary Pat.  He also leaves two brothers, Lawrence and Rupert Tarbell of Earlville, two sisters, Mrs. James McClintock of Brookfield and Mrs. Margaret McNamara of Leonardsville, also several nephews and nieces.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 1, 1862

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th ult., Luia B. [Hotchkiss], infant son of George and almeda Hotchkiss, aged 7 months and 2 days.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., of inflammation of the bowels, George R. [Terwilliger], son of G.R. and Clarinia C. Terwilliger, aged 2 years, 3 months and 24 days.

Chenango American, May 16, 1862

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Roxana [Johnson], wife of Homer Johnson, aged 56 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. Joseph Keith.

In the Hospital at Shipping Point, Va., on the 30th ult., of typhoid fever, Edwin D. Bennett, of Co. 3, 61st Rev. N.Y.S.V., only child of P.M. and Helen Bennett, of Bennettsville, aged 22 years.

At Fort Massachusetts, near Washington, D.C., on the 21st ult., Lucien Chandler, of Co. H. 76th Rev. N.Y.S.V., only son of Horace and Electa Chandler, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.

Obituaries (October 23)

Charles H. Woodard

Died April 9, 1939, Norwich, NY

The death of Charles H. Woodard occurred Sunday morning at 8:30 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Woodard was born in the town of Norwich, Aug. 27, 1868, and for some 40 years resided on the present Phetteplace farm near Haynes.  He was widely known and held in high respect by many friends who will learn with regret of his passing.  Four brothers survive, Fred M., Frank E., Wallace E. and Benjamin B. Woodard, all of this city, also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held from the Breese Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. D.G. DeBoer, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Ivan Dewitt Woodard

Died March 29, 1943, Norwich, NY

Following a heart attack, Ivan DeWitt Woodard of Berry street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] died at his home about 9:30 Monday night.  Mr. Woodard was born in Norwich, Jan. 5, 1896, and for some time had lived at 35 Berry street.  He was a member of the American legion, VFW and the DAV.  He was also a member of the North Norwich Grange, Chenango County Pomona Grange and the New York State Grange.  Mr. Woodard also was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church. The deceased was employed as a foreman at the Bennett Fireplace Corporation.  He is survived by his wife and the following children, Robert Woodard, Howard Adams, Corporal Melvin Adams and Miss Marion Adams.  He also leaves his father, Fred Woodard of Norwich and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Crandall of North Norwich, Mrs. Bertha Lockwood of Marcy and Mrs. Ruth Adams of Norwich, besides several nephews and nieces.  Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating. Burial is to be made in Mt. Hope cemetery. 

Julia M. (Follett) Woodard

Died December 19, 1935, Norwich, NY

Mrs.  Julia M. Woodard, wife of Fred M. Woodard, passed away at the family home, 37 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday night at 5:40 following an illness of only four days.  Born Sept. 3, 1867 in the town of  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Woodard had resided in this city for the past 28 years and leaves a large circle of friends not only in the community but in the county as well who will extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.  A woman of sterling character, she was devoted to her home and family and was held in the highest esteem in the neighborhood in which she had resided for many years.  Surviving, in addition to the husband mentioned, are the following children:  Mr.s Lewis M. Crandall of North Norwich, Ivan Woodard of Norwich, Mrs. Chester G. Lockwood of Utica and Mrs. Everett B. Adams of Norwich.  Four grandchildren also survive as well as three brothers, George C. Follett of Woods Corners, Whitman D. Follett of North Norwich and Frank D. Follett of South New Berlin road.  Funeral services will be held from the Breese funeral home on South Broad street at two o'clock Monday afternoon Rev. D.G. DeBoer of the First congregational church, of which she was a member officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]

Schuyler Legrand Woodard

Died November 14, 1935, Morris, NY

Schuyler L. Woodard, a retired merchant of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], passed away in his sleep early Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 1935, at his residence on East main street after a long illness. Schuyler Legrand Woodard, was the youngest son of John S. and Phoebe (Olin) Woodard, was born March 27, 1861, in the town of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], where he grew to manhood.  May 10, 1885 he married Miss Minnie Williams of Pittsfield, who survives, and who tenderly cared for him during his long illness. To them were born three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Sloan of Morris, Mrs. Claude Mansfield, who died April 3, 1912, and Mrs. Douglas Barry of Albany.  Mr. Woodard owned and operated a large farm in Pittsfield for a number of years after his marriage.  In 1903 the family moved to Morris village, where Mr. Woodard conducted a meat market on Main street, in what is now the Melnick building.  some time later he moved across the street and added a grocery department to his store.  About eight years ago failing health caused him to dispose of his stock of goods and retire from active work.  Immediate surviving relatives are the widow and two daughters; a grandson, Adolphus Sloan of Morris; two nephews, Lynn J. Woodard of New Berlin and John A. Woodard of Edmeston, also one niece, Mrs. Arthur Hawkins of West Burlington.  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. L.C. Denney, rector of Zion church, were held at the family home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment was in the family plot in the new part of Hillington cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 17, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Frankie Eugene [Cohoon], youngest son of W.R. and Caroline Cohoon, aged 5 years 4 months and 10 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., of inflammation of the lungs, Carrie Dunn, twin daughter of Wm. and Miranda Dunn, aged 16 months.

Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest;

God called the home, he thought it best.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult., of cancer in the throat, Mrs. Lydia M. [Miller], wife of Chas. B. Miller, Esq., aged 20 years.

At Camp North, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., on the 1st, Elbridge R. [Burnham] of Comp. B, 76th Reg., son of Norman Burnham of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged [19] years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mary [Barstow], wife of Mr. Orville Barstow, aged 49 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Philip Shiffer, formerly of Coventry, aged 77 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Miss Ernesteine [Eddy], daughter of Geroge W. and Betsey J. Eddy, in the 18th year of her age.

Marriages (October 22)

Fitch - Finley

Married August 17 (year unknown)

Mr. and Mrs. William Copeland Finley announce the marriage of their daughter, Lorraine Noel [Finley], to Theodore Frank Fitch, in the church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, in Montreal, Can.  The ceremony took place Wednesday, August 17.  Mr. Fitch, artist in the world of music, is widely known in this city, where he has frequently visited.  He is a nephew of Mrs. Scott R. Donaldson.

Smith - Kellogg

Married December 5, 1937, Long Lake, NY

The marriage of Dr. A.O. Smith of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Leila Agnes Kellogg took place at Long Lake,  New York, Sunday, December 5.  Dr. Smith is the associate of Lull and Ryan, optometrists, 7 South Broad street.  Dr. and Mrs. Smith are located in Norwich permanently and will be at home to friends at 128 South Broad street after December 20.

Fleming - Knapp

Married December 12, 1940, Plymouth, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Knapp of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] announce the marriage of their daughter, Sarah [Knapp] at their home Thursday, December 12, at 8:30 p.m. to William James Fleming of Randallsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Fleming.  Miss Margaret Smith of Norwich, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor.  Bernard Cunningham of Sherburne served the bridegroom as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.N. Powell of Morrisville. The bride was gowned in baby blue satin with blue net over the skirt with a finger tip length veil, She carried yellow pompons.  The maid of honor wore a rose satin gown.  her corsage was of pink carnations. Refreshments were served.  Mr. and Mrs. Fleming received many beautiful wedding gifts.  The happy couple left for a short trip after the reception.  They will make their home in Randallsville.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 16, 1862

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. A. N. Benedict, Mr. Wm. D. Ransford, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Julia  H. Pabodie, of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. L. Wright, Rev. N.R. Everts, of Cincinnatus, Cortland Co. to Miss Hattie M. [Wait], daughter of John Wait, Esq. of Norwich.

Chenango American, May 29, 1862

At St. Mary's Church, New York City, on the 18th inst., Mr. John Kerrigan of New York, to Miss Mary A. Dinkin, of Newark, N.J.

Chenango American, May 22, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. L. D. Webster, Mr. Benjami S. Hayes, to Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, all of Greene.

In Fleming, N.Y. on the 8th inst., by Rev. A.M. Lake, Mr. Seneca Lake, Publisher of the Cazenovia Republican, and Miss Cornelia Chubbuck, of Cazenovia, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY].

At Augusta, on the 11th inst., by Rev. O. Bartholomew, Williams Avery of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary L. Payne, of Georgetown [Madison Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 27, 1862

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, in Emanuel Chruch, Mr. Earnest L. Riesburg, of Jamestown [Chautauqua Co., NY], to Miss Katharine Weiler, of Norwich.

Post Listing, September 30 to October 21, 2019

Listing of blog postings for September 30 to October 21, 2019

Marriages

Posted October 1, 2019

Olive Wright - Clarence A. Talbot (Edmeston, 1942)

Clifton M. Tamsett - Elizabeth G. Hayes (South New Berlin, 1940)

Marriage Notices - 1862

     Mr. O.G. Morse - Mary R. King (Binghamton / Chenango Forks)

     Charles H. Merritt - Cornelia M. Hartson (Norwich)

     Augustus C. Aldrich - Sarah Kenyon (Plymouth / McDonough)

     Orville L. Field - Anna Barnes (Norwich)

     William Winter - Rebecca L. Curtis (Greene)

     Beriah Collins - Mary A. Denison (Brookfield)

     Harvey J. Wescott - Adaline A. Pearsall (Oneonta / Bainbridge)

     Welcome A. Phillips - Carrie L. Wescott (Otselic)

Posted October 4, 2019
Emma Emogene Youngs - Philip John Weltz (Sherburne, 1931)
Elizabeth Grace Wilcox - Harold Emery Neff (Erieville, 1931)
M. Evelyn Lorimer - Murray Oliver Neish (Norwich, 1937)
Marriage notices - 1862
     Lawrence C. Hubbard - Melvina L. Murphy (Hamilton)
     George Claghorn - Almira Curtis (Masonville / Oxford)
     David B. Gordon - Mary F. Russell (Oxford)
     Mandeville S. Cole - Sarah Dibble (Smithville)
     Henry Johnson - Mary E. Francis (Greene)
     J.V. Southwort - Sarah M. Osborn (Southwort / Greene)
     John Rayon - Elizabeht Leason (Unadilla / Oxford)

Posted October 11, 2019
Walton L. Jones - Mary Frances Pike (Pensacola FL, 1944)
Mary E. Hawley - Raymond Hawley  (divorce, 1930)
Susanne Walker Jones - William Carroll Jacobus (Edmeston / Utica, 1933)
Dr. & Mrs. O.P. Jones (25th anniversary, Norwich, 1941)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     J. Sherman Ogden - Beulah M. Carter (Binghamton)
     Thomas Wheeler - Lydia A. Dickinson (Oxford)
     Julius Wheeler - Narcissa A. Mowry (Oxford)
     Andrew J.V. Mowry - Sarah A. Wheeler (Oxford)
     Edwin Haight - Sibyl R. Gadsby (North Norwich / Gilbertsville)
     Ira Sherman - Elizabeth Van Nest (Westford / Greene)
     Liberal C.B. Fish - Marian Briggs (Otego / Smithville)
     Sheldon S. hokins - Frances e. Fosburg (Oxford / West Bainbridge)

Posted October 14, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Henry A. Nicholson - Mariah Wales (McDonough)
     Mr. P.L. mathewson - Mary A. Wickwire (Guilford / Hamilton)
     Thomas E. Searles - Augusta j. Loomis (Bainbridge / Oxford)
     Mr. E.H. Joslyn - Sarah Banks (New Berlin)
     Daniel W. Fisher - Elizabeth Frink (Plymouth / North Norwich)
     Geothard Margroff - Ernestine W. Zimon (Norwich / Bainbridge)
     John N. Sines - Hulda m. Taylor (Whitney Point / Upper Lisle)
Marriage notices - 1875
     Mr. A.S. Lilly - Miss E.J. Hicks (Guilford)
     Edgar C. Brown - Ida A. Eddy (MI / Smithville)
     Paul E. Allen - Atala O. Babcock (Whitney Point / Pitcher)
     Charles Ostrander - Celia Wetmore (Morris / New Berlin)
     Harlan D. Preston - Adell E. Soule (Preston / Otselic)

Posted October 19, 2019
Viola M. Woodworth - Donald F Figary (Norwich, 1924)
Marian Janet Favorito - George W. Favalion (Norwich, 1933)
Seymour Finer - Marian Friedman (Utica, 1942)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Albert G. Northrup - Viola a Warner (Binghamton / Greene)
     Dr. M.J.E. Hurlbut - Ella M. Shepard (Cincinnatus / Norwich)
     William H. Gage - Adaline S. Fry (Oxford)
     William k. Packer - Jennie E Davis (Preston / Syracuse)
     Mr. F.W. Curtis - Emily Peck (Rockdale)
     Berrian Fish - Nellie Truesdale (Rockdale)

Obituaries

Posted September 30, 2019

Rena E. (Talbot) Davis (Oneonta, Edmeston, 1943)

Lee M. Davis (Norwich, 1943)

Glenn F. Davis (Norwich, 1939)

Harold Thomas Davern (Springvale, South New Berlin, 1922)

Alida Davis (Norwich, 1934)

Death Notices - 1862

     Minnie Macdonald (Greene, 10 months)

     Jeremiah Hotchkiss (Greene, 57y)

     David P. Judson (Oxford, 76y)

     Mary More (Oxford 21y)

     Cynthia Smith (North Pitcher, 57y)

Posted October 7, 2019
Fred Patrick (Cooperstown, New Berlin, 1943)
Alice Mary Hunter Richmond (Norwich, 1942)
Myrteloo J. Reese (Norwich, 1926)
Sylvia (Harrington) Kinney Richer (Columbus, 1921)
Mae M. Reed (New Berlin, 1940)
Death Notices - 1862
     Albert Rorapaugh (Smithville, 19y)
     Maria Barrows (McDonough, 24y)
     Harriet C. Bates (Greene, 51y)
     Nellie J. Beach (Greene, 7 months)
     Euphemia E. Ingersoll (Smithville, 22y)
     Ruth B. Willoughby (Oxford, 52y)
     Anna E. Hidely (Oxford, 14y)
     Laura Louise Brooks (Norwich, 2y)
     George Rhodes (Washington DC, Pharsalia, 22y)

Posted October 10, 2019
Frank G. Dixon (Norwich, 1939)
Edna (Cole) Lamb (New Berlin, 1938)
Willet H. Potter (Guilford, 1938)
Horatio George littlefair (Holmesville, 1936)
Mary (Boucher) Lallier (New Hartford, 1939)
John D. La Grange (Auburn, 1910)  Train accident
Death notices - 1894
    Archibald Youmans (Oxford, 1y)
    Jessie Irene Chambers (NYC, Sherburne, 8y)
    Daniel Morgan (Utica, Norwich, 84y)
    Mrs. J.M. Canedy (North Adams MA, Greene, 44y)

Posted October 12, 2019
Alfred Jones (New Berlin, 1930)
May (Littlefair) Page (Holmesville, 1944)
Louis W. Parent (Edmeston, 1942)
Margaret (Mix) Parke (Utica, Sherburne, 1942)
Death notices - 1862
     John F. Harrison (Smithville, 8 months)
     James Thomas Harkness (Norwich, 14y)
     Abner Gilbeet (Guilford, 76y)
     Sheldon Marsh (Guilford, 76y)

Posted October 15, 2019
Dora Gifford (West Laurens, 1916)
Mattie Wade (West Laurens, 1916)
Son of Hans Anderson (West Laurens, 1916)
Samuel Thomas (Greene, 1862)
Frank Withey (Utica, 1936)
Benjamin B. Woodard (Norwich, 1940)
Death Notices - 1862
     Byron M. Badger (Hatteras Inlet, 16y)  Civil War soldier
     Hannah B. Dunlap (Norwich, 67y)
     Caroline Ockerman (Greene, 46y)
     Edmond Wardwell (Greene, 8 months)

Posted October 17, 2019
John B. Wheeler (Greene, 1862)
Emerson Day (New Berlin, 1944)
Minnie M. (Sarle) Day (New Berlin, 1944)
George Emerson Day (Pittsfield, New Berlin, 1941)
Death Notices - 1862
     Peter Rathbone Wheeler (Greene, 8y)
     Flora B. Harrington (Greene, 1y)
     Joseph Dickinson (Oxford, 88y)
     Frederick Rorapaugh (Smithville, 7y)
     Mary Hayes (Smithville, 2y)
     Charles P. Browning (Norwich, 60y)

Posted October 18, 2019
Asel Thomas (Lisle, 1862)  Drowned
James Farrell (Norwich, 1930)
Mary Alice (Murphy) Fern (Norwich, 1942)
Martin H. Farley, Jr. (Oxford, 1940)
Death Notices - 1862
     Lydia Terwilliger (Greene, 84y)
     John R. Hetrick (Smithville, 13y)
     Charles R. Dibble (Smithville, 9y)
     Mary Jane Follett (King Settlement (King Settlement, 24y)
     Charles Merritt (Bainbridge, 72y)
     Maria Angel (Afton, 46y)
     Charles Vincent (Bainbridge, 20y)

Miscellaneous

Posted October 2, 2019

Letter from Burnside Expedition - Dr. Wm. A. Smith - February 1862

Posted October 9, 2019
Letter from William H. Telford, December 1861

Posted October 14, 2019
 Letter from Oscar Phelps, March 1862

Posted October 17, 1862
Letter from John W. White, May 1862

Posted October 21, 2019
Letter from George W. Tillotson, April 1862

Letter from George W. Tillotson - Civil War - April 1862

Letter from George W. Tillotson, Civil War Soldier

Chenango American, May 16, 1862

Camp Dickinson, Roanoke Island
April 21st, 1862

I mentioned in my two last letters of having orders to be in readiness to march at a moment's warning, and now I will try and give you a description of the expedition--We started Friday the 18th in the forenoon, our regiment (89th) going on board the Massasoit and Philadelphia--the right wing, and Co. H. of the left, on board the former, and Companies E, K, G and B, on board the latter.  The expedition was composed of the 9th N.Y. (Hawkins' Zouaves) on the right, the 89th N.Y., 6th N.H., 51st Penn, and 21st Mass., making a force of about 3000 men on board seven steamers.  Three gun boats also accompanied the expedition.  We arrived a few miles below Elizabeth City, and disembarked about 1 o'clock Saturday morning, and commenced our march--except the 51st Penn. and 21st Mass., which landed at ? o'clock and followed us, but they took a direct route and arrived on the battle ground first. We were misled by our guides (a negro and white man) so that when we had traveled 12 miles we were only 3 or 4 miles from where we started, but the guides paid dear for their treachery for they were shot all to pieces by the Zouaves.  We kept on marching, taking the route by Curituck till 1 o'clock in the afternoon, when we arrived within two miles of the battle ground and heard the cannonading which the rebels commenced upon the 51st Penn. and 21st Mass. who had arrived in front of the enemy's position. We were there met by one of Gen. Reno's (our commanding General) aids, who urged us to close up and press on, for we should be in an engagement in twenty-five minutes.  At that time our lines were very much broken, nearly half of our men having become completely exhausted and fallen by the roadside to rest.  Anyone used to marching in the ranks can possibly imagine something of our fatigue after marching a forced march of thirty-five miles (which it was from the place of landing to the battle field) in less than twelve hours.  Co. H started with twenty-six files , but when they wanted to form companies for the battle, all we could get together was fourteen files, and other companies and regiments were the same or worse. The day was very warm and a good many fainted from the heat and fatigue. The enemy was 2700 strong and their position was very well chosen, their batteries raking the road for over a mile and rifle pits dug so as to face us from every direction. They were the Georgia 3d, the Red Riflemen or Mississippi Wild Cats, and the Louisiana Tigers, three of the best regiments in the southern army.

When we got within about a mile of their battery, the 9th and 89th filed off to the right and followed the edge of the woods down towards the enemy.  The 6th N.H. was to follow the road down to front of the enemy but instead filed to the left, and followed the Mass. 21st down, the 51st Penn. having previously gone down ahead of us and stationed themselves in the woods, on the rebels left wing. The rebel batteries played right and left upon our lines but without doing much execution, but after our battery consisting of four pieces, two belonging to the 9th N.Y., and two taken off the gun boat Virginia and manned by a party of marines, got in position in the road in front of the rebel battery, the attention of the batteries were turned upon each other, our battery doing great execution; while the rebels on ours neither damaged a gun, nor hurt a man while working them.  Our quartermaster, while watching the effect our artillery had upon the enemy, said he saw several of the enemy fall, one poor fellow being hit in the collar bone and his head taken right from his body.  Our artillery kept gradually advancing and the rebels taking back up on their rifle pits, until the 9th and 89th made a charge when the rebel artillery, charged with grape and canister, were turned upon us and their rifles first began to send the lead whistling about our ears.

The Zouaves were ahead, and we had to follow them down through the woods in two ranks or double files, and double quick time, for about a mile so that when we got into the open field in front of the enemy most of us were so tired with that and our previous double quicking, that we could hardly raise a run sufficient for a decent charge of bayonets.  By the time we had got out so as to get a good fair sight and chance at the rebels the Zouaves were badly cut up, and were falling back and Gen. Reno ordered us to turn to the right and seek the shelter of the woods as the fire was too hot for us there, so we just covered the retreat of the Zouaves and then followed them to the cover of the woods.  It was while crossing that field that the bullets whistled the liveliest, yet by a miracle only two of our regiment were hit, one private of Co. A, supposed mortally, and a Lieut. of Co. A, flesh wound in the thigh.  I think in going across to the woods which I and all the rest did half bent, there was not less than a dozen bullets went directly over me, so near that they would have hit me had I been standing straight up.  We were rallied again here under shelter of the woods and the Zouaves were to be rallied and support us.

We then struck through the corner of the woods coming out near the rebel left wing and charged bayonets on them with a yell that made everything ring, and the 51st Penn. did the same, when the rebels broke and skadaddled.  Being fresh they were able to do some taller walking than we were after our long march, so we took only about half a dozen prisoners. There were only five dead rebels left on the field and they probably fell in the last charge, but come to look in the woods we found a pile with thirty red riflemen in it.  Our loss is about 12 killed and 50 wounded and some missing. The killed and wounded is mostly of the 9th N.Y.

We had just got through the battle and stacked arms, when there came up a thunder shower and wet us all thru.  Co H was sent to guard the General's quarters and others were thrown out as pickets, but hearing that the enemy had received reinforcements to the amount of 20,000 from Norfolk, (which is only 24 miles distant) and not having rations enough to stand a siege, we started about 10 o'clock for our comfortable little quarters on Roanoke island.  Instead of going around 85 miles to get back we got back to our ships in 15 miles, but the rain had made the roads, which are clay, very muddy and the night very dark, so you had better believe there was some slipping and sprawling about.  We arrived at our landing a little after daylight Sunday morning, having marched 50 miles and fought a battle in a trifle over 24  hours, and a more tired set of fellows never came back from Bull Run, although we wasn't so badly scared.

G.W. Tillotson
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From adjutant general report, 89th NY Infantry
TILLOTSON, GEORGE:  Aged, 31 years.  Enlisted, November 5, 1861, at Greene, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. H, November 14, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; discharged December 18, 1864, at Chaffins Farm, Va.

George W. Tillotson died 4 April 1918 and was buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, Chenango Co., NY.

Marriages (October 19)

Figary - Woodworth

Married January 12, 1924, Norwich, NY

Miss Viola M. Woodworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Woodworth of Maydole street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Donald F Figary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Figary of Taylor avenue, were united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of J. Roberts, pastor of the Sheldon street church.  The bride is a student at Norwich high school and the groom is a well known local young man. they will reside at 15 Maydole street.

Favalion -Favorito

Married November 30, 1933, Norwich, NY

In the rectory of St. Bartholomew's church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday noon, Miss Marion Janet Favorito was united in marriage with George W. Favalion of New York. The pastor, Rev. Father Walter A. Sinnott officiated.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Onofrio Favorito of 44 Division street.  The groom is the ward of Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner of Oneonta. The bride was dressed in powder blue with maroon accessories, and wore a corsage of white roses.  Miss Nancy Favorito, her sister and maid of honor, wore pink with black accessories and wore blue carnations.  Best man was Anthony Sparaco of Oneonta. The bride's mother wore navy blue and wore red roses, and Mrs. Gardner was dressed in black and white.  Following a wedding dinner at Mapleview inn, at which there were 40 guests, the couple left on a honeymoon trip.  They will reside at 1662 Hunt avenue, the Bronx.  Mrs. Favalion was graduated from Norwich high school in 1937, and for some time was a stenographer in the office of Chenango and Unadilla Telephone Company.  Mr. Favalion is production manager of Burndy Manufacturing Corporation of New York.

Finer - Friedman

Married March 1, 1942, Utica, NY

Miss Marian Friedman, daughter of Mrs. Morris Friedman and the late Morris Friedman of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was united in marriage with Seymour Finer of Utica [Oneida Co., NYH], son of Mrs. Allen Finer and the late Allen Finer, at 4:30 Sunday afternoon in Temple Beth El, Utica. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Essrig of Utica in the presence of many guests. The wedding marches were played by Miss Nellie Edelman of Utica and during the ceremony William Sitrin of Utica sang "Because".  The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Sol Friedman of  Norwich.  Attending the couple were Miss Etta Friedman, sister of the bride, who served as maid of honor; and the Misses Shirley Bauman of Syracuse, cousin of the bride, and Helen Schnier of Utica, cousin of the groom, who were bridesmaids.  Leon Brown of Utica was best man and the ushers were Sidney Jacobs, Abe Sitrin and Jack Finer of Utica and Edward Marks of Syracuse. 

The bride was attired in a dress of ivory satin, made with long pointed midriff band. The full skirt was gathered onto the tight band at the waist and in the back formed a long oval train. The fingertip length veil was held in place by a bonnet-shaped headdress of net circled with orange blossom bows. The bride carried a prayer book showered with gardenias and white sweet peas.  The maid of honor wore a dress of old rose, the top of jersey and the long full skirt of lace ruffles. She carried a colonial bouquet of Token roses, sweet peas and white freezias and her headdress was Token roses.  Miss Bauman was gowned in a dress of light purple and carried a colonial bouquet of yellow roses sweet peas and yellow freezias.  Her headdress was yellow roses.  Miss Schnier wore a taffeta dress of old rose, long full skirt of ruffles and carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses, sweet peas, and white stock.  her headdress was pink roses.  Mrs. Friedman, mother of the bride, was dressed in a gown of black lace and wore a corsage of pink roses and rubrum lilies.  Mrs. Finer, mother of the groom, was attired in a gown of powder blue silk jersey and her corsage was also pink roses and rubrum lilies.  Palms, ferns, white gladioli and snapdragons formed the decorations at the temple.  

Immediately following the ceremony dinner was served at the temple for 120 guests and was later followed by a reception at 8 o'clock at the temple.  Table decorations for the dinner included snapdragons, freezias, stock and carnations.  The bride is a graduate of the class of 1937, Norwich high school, and is popular with many friends in her home city.  Mr. Finer is a graduate of Utica Free Academy and is now connected with the National Auto Accessories in Schenectady.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, April 17, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 9th inst., at the house of the bride's father, by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Albert G. Northrup, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], 2d Lieut. Comp D., 27th Reg. N.Y.S. Vol., to Miss Viola A Warner, of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. N.R. Everts, Dr. M.J.E. Hurlbut, of Cincinnatus, to Miss Ella M. Shepard daughter of Levi Shepard of the former place.

Chenango American, May 1, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. J.G. Ransom, Mr. Wm. H. Gage, to Miss Adaline S. Fry, all of Oxford.

Chenango American, May 8, 1862

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. I.O. Filmroe, Mr. William K. Packer, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]to Miss Jennie E. [Davis] daughter of Guy Davis, Esq., of the former place.

In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. I.B. Hopwood, Mr. F.W. Curtis, to Miss Emily Peck, of that place.

At the same time, by the same, Mr. Berrian Fish, to Miss Nellie Truesdale, also of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (October 18)

Asel Thomas

Chenango American, May 8, 1862

On Sunday morning last the body of a man was found in the Genegantslet creek about 4 miles west of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Dr. R.B. Prindle, of Coventry, Coroner, was immediately summoned to hold an inquest. the investigation proved the body to be that of Asel Thomas, of Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Thomas has been missing since last November, at which time he started on foot to visit friends in Otsego Co.  He is supposed to have fallen into the creek at that time, the body probably remaining frozen in the ice until cast up by the recent freshet.  It was so much decomposed as to be unrecognizable, the identity being established by his clothing.  He was about 68 years of age, and a man of unsteady habits.

James Farrell

Chenango Telegraph, April 11, 1930

Former Alderman James Farrell, well known in this city as a real estate dealer, expired suddenly at his home, 57 Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 9:45 Tuesday Thursday night, aged 68 years.  Mr. Farrell had been engaged in his work as a dealer in real estate during the day, and had just returned home and was conversing with his daughter, Mrs. James Ryan, over completing the sale of a piece of property.  He was seated in a chair and his daughter noticed he acted strangely.  Before medical aid arrived he was dead.  Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, was called and found death due to a sudden heart attack brought on by probable over exertion. The deceased was born at Scriba, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], 68 years ago but had been a resident of Norwich for 40 years.  He served one term as the Democratic alderman from ward four, having defeated the present mayor, Frank Zuber, for his seat in the council at that time.  He had been engaged in the selling of real estate in this city for five years.  He was a member of the League of the Sacred Heart of St. Paul's church and was well and favorably known by many friends.  Besides the daughter above named there survives a granddaughter, Catherine.  Funeral services will be held in St. Paul's church at 9:30 Friday morning.

Mary Alice (Murphy) Fern

Deid August 28, 1942, Norwich, NY

Taken suddenly ill at the family home, 24 Locust street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Mary Alice Fern, wife of John P. Fern, died at 10 o'clock Friday morning.  Mrs. Fern suffered a heart attack Thursday and was attended by the family physician, Dr. J.C. Lee.  A second attack Friday  morning resulted in her passing. Although in failing health for the past year, her death was sudden and unexpected. The daughter of John and Margaret (Nolan) Murphy, Mrs. Fern was born in Norwich, December 29, 1876.  Practically  her entire life had been passed in this city and vicinity.  Mrs. Fern was the last of 10 children.  Her interests were centered in her home and church.  Mrs. Fern was interested in gardening and made that her hobby, passing many successful hours in her flower and kitchen gardens.  News of her death was a shock to neighbors and friends.  She is survived b her husband with whom she was united in marriage August 12, 1896, in St. Paul's church by Rev. Father Bergen, then pastor.  Two sons also survive, including Maxwell E Fern, a member of the draft contingent which left this city Friday morning for an army induction center and Carl T. Fern, also of this city.  Other survivors include two grandchildren, Mary Agnes and Richard John Fern and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Fern was a member of the Rosary Society and the League of the Sacred Heart of St. Paul's church.  Funeral services will be held from the family home Monday morning at 9 o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 9:30.  The pastor, Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney, will officiate.  Burial is to be made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich,  NY].

Martin H. Farley

Died February 24, 1940, Norwich, NY

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was saddened Saturday to learn of the sudden death of Martin H Farley, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Farley of Tyner [Chenango Co., NY] at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday morning.  Mr. Farley was in school Friday and that afternoon helped his father unload a load of hay.  He later went into the house and told his mother he was ill.  He complained of nausea and soon became unconscious.  Dr. W.D. Mayhew was summoned and the young man was removed to the Chenango Memorial Hospital at Norwich in the Seymour ambulance.  Every thing that medical aid could do was done but he failed to recover consciousness, death being caused by a cerebral hemorrhage.  Mr. Farley was born on June 30, 1921, at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Martin H. and Lucy Harrington Farley.  The family have resided in this locality for several years where he has been in attendance at the Oxford academy, being a member of the senior class.  throughout his student days he was actively identified with all the athletic sports and was one of the members who Feb. 1st received their gold footballs for the 1939 season as champions.  Mr. Farley was a member of the Oxford wrestling varsity squad and on Feb. 1 appeared in a match at Norwich High School.  At the time he entered the ring he was taped about the body and after wrestling three and one-half minute was forced to withdraw because of an injured rib.  Surviving are the parents, three sisters, Anna Mae, Agnes and Geraldine, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Farley of Oxford.

Norwich:  Stricken suddenly ill, Martin Farley, Jr., 18, Oxford High School senior, was admitted to the Chenango Memorial Hospital Friday night, where he died Saturday. The youth had been absent from school three days last week due to storm conditions and had passed the time skiing in the vicinity of the home farm where his family lives in the town of Smithville.  Dr. W.D. Mayhew, attending physician, gave the cause of death as a cerebral hemorrhage.  Members of his family believe he suffered an injury to his head.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Farley, the youth formerly attended school in this city.  He was a member of the Oxford High varsity wrestling squad and appeared with his squad in an exhibition match here Feb. 1 when Norwich and Oxford High met. Farley was suffering from rib injuries and his match was called off after three minutes and 31 seconds, when his injury was aggravated and he could not continue against his opponent, Harold Mattice, Norwich High wrestler.  Besides his parents, Farley is survived by three sisters.  Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Chruch in Oxford tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with burial in the Oxford Cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 8, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., Lydia Terwilliger, aged 84 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., John R. Hetrick, aged 13 years and 6 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Chas. R. [Dibble], son of R.R. Dibble, aged 9 years.

In King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Mary Jane Follett, aged 24 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ins.t, Mr. Chas. Merritt, aged 72 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., after an illness of nearly seven years, Mrs. Maria Angel, aged 46 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mr. Charles Vincent, aged 20 years.

Letter from John W White, Civil War, May 1862

Letter From John W. White

Chenango American, May 29, 1862

Camp, Near West Point, Va,
May 14, 1862

I will tell you something of the fight at Williamsburgh, for I was there and saw some of it myself.  Our advance guard had skirmishes with the enemies rear guard at times, all the way from Yorktown to Williamsburgh, which place we reached about dark. The next morning, (Monday) the fight commenced and raged with unabated fury all day.  Had they met us in an open field we could have whipped them in double quick time, but instead of that the cowardly traitors felled about 10 acres of heavy timber in front of their batteries, and among the fallen timer was our battle field. the guns of their batteries commanded the road on either side, the timber lay so thick that our artillery could not advance, while theirs could play upon us all the time.  Hooker's Division of 12,000 men held them at bay all day; their force being at least 80,000.  Had not Hancock's Division reinforced us just as they did, about five o'clock in the evening, I believe the day would have been lost; in fact we were completely whipped, but being ignorant of the fact, we maintained our position.  When our brigade took the field the Rebels were driving everything before them. Whole regiments were running from the field, and the Rebels were hallooing--BULL RUN, Bull Run!  at the top of their voices. But I shall always believe that had it not been for the firmness of the Sickles' Brigade, it would have been a compete Bull Run affair.  A Rebel Captain, who was wounded and taken prisoner by some of our boys, said they (the Rebels) had it all their own way until the d----d Sickles' Brigade come up. They made a desperate stand and with the position and numbers they had, we must have been whipped, had it not been that there is a just God who will help the right.  There were eight killed in my company, and six missing, who we suppose were killed--a number more were wounded.  

My Captain was badly wounded but I think he will recover.  He was shot through both legs and both shoulders, and lay on the field all night.  It rained all day and all night, which made it doubly severe for us.  Just imagine to yourself a lot of men fighting all day in the rain and then being obliged to lay down at night on the wet ground, in their wet clothes, without blankets or tents, to spend the night, and you have the picture of those who were engaged in the fight at Williamsburgh.  I have often read of the horrid appearance of the battle field the next day after a battle, but no one can imagine half its terribleness until they see it themselves.  I will not attempt to describe it, but may God grant that I may never be obliged to witness another such a scene.

We are now encamped about four miles from West Point, and have been here three days. What we are waiting for I do not know, but I suppose Gen. McClellan does. We are told the Rebels are fortifying themselves in a great swamp between here and Richmond. Gen. McClellan says he has got them just where he wants them, so you may expect soon to hear that Secession is played out.

The country which we have traveled over the last few weeks is very beautiful. The soil is of a sandy nature and only needs Yankee cultivation to make it a perfect garden.  I have seen some of the most splendid peach orchards that any one can imagine, and a few weeks ago, when they were in full bloom, they looked very beautiful.  It is getting pretty warm down here, and the dust is now as abundant as the mud was a short time ago.

I am well, and hope through the protection of a merciful Providence to soon be permitted to meet my friends at home.

Yours as ever,

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

Another letter from John W White was posted to this blog on Aug. 15, 2019

Obituaries (October 17)

John B. Wheeler

Chenango American, April 17, 1862

John B. Wheeler, a notice of whose death appeared last week to our obituary column, deserves more than a passing notice.  Mr. Wheeler came to this town about 36 years ago, and soon commenced the battle of life, poor and unaided.  He was industrious and prudent, and succeeded.  His education was limited, but his vigorous and original intellect and strong common sense made him successful in whatever he undertook.  He was one of the leading mean of the town, and as a business man did much for its improvement.  He was the friend of the poor and was always ready and willing to help those that would help themselves.  His sudden death has thrown a deep gloom over the community, and many are the poor that will miss his assisting hand.  In his death the town has lost an active business man, community a good citizen, the poor a friend.

Emerson Day

Died February 29, 1944, New Berlin, NY

Emerson Day died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 1944, at his farm home north of this village, death being due to a cerebral hemorrhage, after an illness of only five days.  Emerson Day was born at Fergusonville, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], October 2, 1868, a son of George E. Day and Helen (Ketchum) Day and his childhood was spent at the place of his birth. December 28, 1892, he was united in marriage with Minnie M. Sarle who survives.  Other surviving relatives are two brothers, Calvin Day of New Berlin and Albert Day of Worcester, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Pope of New Berlin and several nieces and nephews. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church of New Berlin.  He was engaged in dairy farming and had resided on the farm where he passed away over forty-six years.  He was a good neighbor and well thought of by many friends.  The funeral was held at the Dakin funeral home, New Berlin, Friday, March 3, at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev. Robert T. Webster pastor of the M.E. church officiating.  Interment was in Scribner cemetery.

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Emerson Day, a resident of the River road, who died at his home on Tuesday, were held from the Dakin Funeral home, yesterday, the Rev. Robert T. Webster officiating.  Mr. Day suffered a cerebral hemorrhage five days ago and his condition was critical from the first.  he was born in New Berlin Oct. 2, 1868, a son of George Day and Helen Ketchum Day.  His childhood was spent at Fergusonville, where he attended school.  On Dec. 28, 1892, he was united in marriage with Minnie M. Searle, who survives They had no children.  Mr. Day had followed the profession of farming and had been a veterinary for some years. Besides his widow he is survived by two brothers, Calvin Day of this village and Albert Day of Worcester, and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Pope, also of this place.  Mr. and Mrs. Day had recently sold their farm home on the South New Berlin Road and had purchased the Amelia Beatty property in New Berlin owned by Dr. E.A. Hammond.  They planned to move to New Berlin this month, when Mr. Day was stricken by illness.  Interment was made in Schribner Cemetery, New Berlin.

Minnie M. (Sarle) Day

Died March 13, 1944, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Minnie M. Day passed away Monday, March 13, 1944 at her farm home at Davis Crossing, north of this village, her death being due to hypostatic pneumonia, and occurred after an illness of two weeks, following that of her husband.  The deceased was born in Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY] September 3, 1870, the daughter of Albert H. Sarle and Ambrosia (Peck) Sarle.  Her childhood was spent at the place of her birth and there she attended school.  Her marriage to Emerson Day occurred December 28, 1892, whose death occurred Feb. 29, 1944.  She was a  member of the Methodist church of New Berlin. There survive a brother, Mr. Edgar A. Sarle of Earlville; a nephew, Dr. Burnham S. Walker. Funeral services were held at the Dakin funeral home, New Berlin, Friday, March 17, at 2 p.m., Rev. Robert Webster officiating.  Interment was in Scribner cemetery.

George Emerson Day

Died July 16, 1941, New Berlin, NY

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services were held from the Dakin Funeral Home here at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon for George Emerson Day, 37, whose death occurred Wednesday in the Bassett hospital at Cooperstown following a seven-months illness.  Mr. Day was born July 12, 1904, at Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], the son of Calvin and Lucy (Bailey) Day.  He was educated in the New Berlin schools.  His entire life was passed in this village and vicinity where his friendly nature, fine character and industriousness endeared him to a wide circle of friends.  He was a member of the Methodist church here.  Mr. Day was engaged in farming and also operated an automobile service station. Rev. Theodore Stone, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and burial was made in Fairview cemetery. besides his father, Mr. Day is survived by three brothers and two sisters, Alvah G. Day of South Edmeston, Leslie C. of Fly Creek, William E. of Herkimer, Mrs. Florence Walker of New Berlin and Mrs. Helen Walling of Watertown.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 27, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Peter Rathbone [Wheeler], youngest child of Orrin and Mary Ann Wheeler, aged 8 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on 22d inst., of Scarlet Fever, Flora B. [Harrington], youngest daughter of R.D. and Electa Harrington, aged 1 year, 10 months and 24 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 18th inst., Mr. Joseph Dickinson, aged 88 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Frederick [Rorapaugh] son of Charles and Antoinette Rorapaugh, aged 7 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mary [Hayes], daughter of Samuel P. and Elisa Ann Hayes, aged 2 years and 6 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 20th inst., Mr. Charles P. Browning, aged 60 years.

Obituaries (October 15)

Infantile Paralysis Deaths

South New Berlin Bee, August 19, 1916

Miss Dora Gifford, the 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Gifford of West Laurens, died at about 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon of infantile paralysis. This is the third death from the disease within the past two weeks.  The first was that of Mattie Wade, aged 10 years; the second of a young son of Hans Anderson, and the third that of  Miss Gifford.  No other cases have developed in the vicinity, and Dr. Winsor is hopeful that the malady has run its course at West Laurens [Otsego Co., NY]

Samuel Thomas

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mr. Samuel Thomas, aged 76 years.  The deceased had long been a resident of this town and was respected for his quiet, unostentatious virtue.  For many years he had been in feeble health, though until a few months past he had been but little confined to a bed of sickness.  Professing through a long course of years the Religion of Christ, he sought to exhibit its blessed influence in a life of obedience to its exactions.  The last years of his life were spent in the Communion of the Episcopal Chruch to the services of which he was evidently attached.  He sought its ministrations and found comfort in them just ere he closed his eyes in death. The author of this brief notice has enjoyed many tokens of kindness at the hands of this aged and departed friend and he brings this simple tribute to the grave where his ashes sleep.

Frank Withey

Died September 18, 1936, Utica, NY

Funeral services for Frank Withey, a highly respected resident, who died at  his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] Saturday morning, were held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Hillsinger on Grove street, Morris Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. H.E. Danielson, pastor of the Morris Baptist church, of which organization the deceased had long been a member.  Interment was in the family plot in the new part of Hillington cemetery.  Frank Withey, oldest son of Silas and Adaline (Benjamin) Withey, was born April 26, 1873, in Elm Grove and remained in Morris township [Otsego Co., NY] throughout young manhood.  Later he spent a few years in Bainbridge and moved from there to Utica.  Mr. Withey was a carpenter and followed his trade until 13 years ago when he received an injury which made him unfit for the active duties of life.  He was three times married.  Mrs. Ella Withey, his widow, survives.  Other immediate relatives are a daughter, Mrs. Maurice LaPointe of Massena; two brothers, Jesse Withey of Utica and George Withey of Eatontown, N.J.; two aunts, Mrs. Lavinia Lewis and Mrs. Carrie Benington of Morris, and numerous cousins.

Benjamin B. Woodard

Died March 31, 1940, Norwich, NY

Following an extended period of ill health, the death of Benjamin B. Woodard occurred Sunday afternoon at 2:45 at the family home, 32 Division street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr Woodard was born April 3, 1877 in the town of Norwich.  For many years he was engaged in farming but for the past several years ill health forced him to live in retirement.  A wide acquaintance held him in high respect and affection.  Besides his wife there survive a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Miller, and one grandson, Kenneth Miller, also three brothers, Fred, Frank and Wallace Woodard, all of this city, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at the Breese Funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

In the Hospital at Hatteras Inlet, on the 3d inst., of Typhoid Fever, Byron M. Badger, aged 16 years and 8 months, of Co. B, 89 reg. N.Y.S.V.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mrs. Hannah B. Dunlap, wife of Robert Dunlap, aged 67 years.

Chenango American, March 20, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Miss Caroline Ockerman, aged 46 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., of diptheria, Edmond [Wardwell], youngest son of Augustus and Adeline Wardwell, aged 8 months and 10 days.

Marriages (October 14)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, March 20, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Henry A. Nicholson to Miss Mariah Wales, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. W.R. Brooks, Mr. P.L. Mathewson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary A. Wickwire, of Hamilton.

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Thomas E. Searles of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Augusta J. Loomis of Oxford.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. John McLiesh, Mr. E.H. Joslyn and Mrs. Sarah Banks, all of New Berlin.

Chenango American, April 3, 1862

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Daniel W. Fisher, of Plymouth, to Miss Elizabeth Frink, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Geothard Margroff, of Norwich to Miss Ernestine W. Zion, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Triangle, on the 23d inst., by Rev. T. Willis, Mr. John N. Sines of Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Hulda M. Taylor, of Upper Lisle [Broome co., NY].

Chenango Union, November 19, 1875

LILLY - HICKS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10, by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. A.S. Lilly to Miss E.J. Hicks, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

BROWN - EDDY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25 by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Edgar C. Brown of Michigan to Miss Ida A. Eddy of Smithville.

ALLEN - BABCOCK:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 3, by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Paul E. Allen of Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Atala O. Babcock of Pitcher.

OSTRANDER - WETMORE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. H.A. Smith, Mr. Charles Ostrander of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Celia Wetmore of New Berlin.

PRESTON - SOULE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9 by Rev. L. Lawton, Mr. Harlan D. Preston to Miss Adell E. Soule of Otselic.

Civil War Letter - Oscar Phelps - March 1862

Letter from Oscar Phelps

27th NY Infantry - Civil War

Chenango American, April 3, 1862

Camp Clara, near Alexandria, Va.
March 22, 1862

[The following letter is written by Oscar Phelps, a member of the 27th Regiment, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY])

Ever Remembered Friend:  We received marching orders the 10th inst.; accordingly with sixty round of cartridges, two days rations and knapsacks, containing our blankets--little tents to be used on a march, and numerous other little necessaries, we moved forward toward the renowned giberalter of Virgin,a (Manassas).

Each man acted upon his own judgment carrying only what he could march rapidly with; of course some were able to carry more than others; I should think I carried nearly one hundred pounds, rifle, cartridges, rations, etc, etc.  It rained nearly all day, but notwithstanding, we made a forced march of 18 miles the first day and encamped in Fairfax for the night, with thoughts that e're the sun went down the next night we would be engaged in a bloody battle at Centerville, where the rebels were supposed to be strongly entrenced.  But you can imagine our surprise and vexation as the confirmed news came to us that the rebels had not only evacuated Centerville, but also Manassas.

As Wednesday came we were still encamped at Fairfax.  I conlcuded to take a stroll over to the old battle ground at Bull Run, distant from Fairfax about 13 miles, the nearest way.  Accordingly in company with a comrade I set out, reaching Centerville at 11 o'clock A.M.  As we came within about 2 miles of that place, everything began to show with what skill and care the rebels had prepared the ground for a great battle.  Centerville, heights were strongly fortified overlooking a sloping field comprising thousands of acres. As you stand on these heights what a splendid sight meets your gaze as you look far and wide nothing meets your notice of so notable appearances as the thousands of "secesh" barracks, in which the rebel army has quartered this winter. They have gone far ahead of us in winter quarters; this was necessary as those Southern fellows can't stand the cold like Northern Yankees, and I expect we can't stand the heat with them.

Everything between Centerville and Bull Run shewed that they had made a hasty flight; every little ways we came across a dead horse, sometimes four of five in one place, killed no doubt by hard driving in getting away.  Everything showed that they lived well.  I saw large quantities of meat that they had thrown away; their barracks were terrible filthy, which was doubtless the cause of their dying off so. Whether they have ever had any guns in their forts or not, I could not say; the inhabitants say they did not; the embrasures are now filled with large logs painted at the ends.  On the way from Centerville to Bull Run, they burned and blew up two bridges.

I reached the old battle field a little past two o'clock.  O! what a sight there was to be seen on that once bloody field; I trust that e're now some of our brave boys have been over the field and made a change, by burrying out of sight the bleaching bones of our brave comrades, that were then to be  seen.  Not a bullet, not a trophy of any kind could be found except the bones of our dead soldiers.  The woods all around have been cut away for the purpose of getting the bullets that lodged in trees.

We are now waiting to embark down the river--expecting to go any hour.  Troops are embarking night and day.  Hoping to hear from you soon I'll bid you good bye.

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Oscar Phelps died of typhoid fever in Philadelphia on August 10, 1862.  Another letter of his was posted to this blog September 6, 2019.

Obituaries (October 12)

Alfred Jones

Died May 22, 1930, New Berlin, NY

Alfred Jones, for many years a resident of this vicinity, passed away Thursday, between 4 and 5 o'clock, while sitting in a chair in his room, at the home of Paul Hickling for whom he had been working this Spring.  He had been suffering a very severe attack of asthma, which affected his heart and caused his death.  He was a member of Victor Lodge of Odd Fellows and had many friends, who will regret to learn of his passing.

May (Littlefair) Page

Died March 7, 1944, Holmesville, NY

Mrs. May Littlefair Page died at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, March 7, 1944, aged 76 years, after an illness of six weeks.  She was born at Holmesville, Dec. 4, 1868, daughter of Horatio G. and Hattie L. Littlefair.  She had been a life-long resident of that community. She was twice married, her first husband, Charles A. Powers, died in 1926.  She married for her second husband, George C. Page, October 27, 1927, who survives.  Other surviving relatives are three children:  Alvin I. Powers, Alice M. Lindsley of Oneonta, N.Y., Horatio G. Powers of White Store; also the following brothers:  George and Merritt Littlefair, of Cleburne, Texas, Charles Littlefair, Norwich, Frank Littlefair, Middletown, N.Y.  Mrs. Page was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church. The funeral was held from her late home in Holmesville, Thursday, March 9th, Rev. C.H. Skinner officiating.  Interment was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin.  The bearers were Alvin I. Powers, Horatio G. Powers, Charles and Frank Littlefair.

Louis W. Parent

Died December 1, 1942, Oneonta, NY

Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY]:  Louis W. Parent, one-time secretary of the Boston Real Estate Board, died Dec. 1 1942, in an Oneonta hospital after a long illness.  Son of William and Clara Schillings Parent, he was a life member of the Elks and a member of the Massachusetts State Guard.  He had lived here since July.  Mr. Parent was a captain in the Army Cavalry Reserve Corps.  In 1920 he married Frances E. Clarey, who survives.  The funeral will be Friday at the convenience of the Family from the Houk Funeral home, Edmeston, with burial in Edmeston Union cemetery.

Margaret (Mix) Parke

Died May 16, 1942, Utica, NY

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Margaret Mix Parke, wife of Lieut. Donald D. Parke, died in Utica Memorial Hospital about 7 o'clock Tuesday night, after a brief illness.  Mrs. Parke who was 34 years of age, was stricken suddenly ill about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  She was removed to the Utica Memorial Hospital Sunday and everything known to the best of medical skill was made available to her but without success.  A cable was dispatched Sunday to Lieutenant Parke, who is stationed at Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, and although he came as quickly as possible by clipper and plane, he was unable to reach Utica until early Wednesday morning, a few hours after Mrs. Parke passed away. The deceased was born in Milford, N.Y., July 14, 1907, the daughter of Edith Wilber Mix and the late John C. Mix.  She resided in Milford until coming to Sherburne 23 years ago and which place since has been her home. Fifteen years ago on Saturday of this week she was united in marriage with Donald Parke at Sherburne,  She was a member of Christ Episcopal church at Sherburne and was held in the highest esteem by friends and acquaintances.  Her sudden demise is a shock to her family and a wide circle of friends. Genuine regret is rexpressed by those with whom she was acquainted.  There survive her hsuband, a daughter Anne, two sons, Wilber and John, her mother, Mrs. John C. Mix and brother, David Wilber Mix, all of Sherburne.  Funeral services are to be held in Christ Episcopal church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. H.W. Lamb, Jr., officiating.  Interment will be in the Episcopal cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 13, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., John F. [Harrison], aged 8 months, 17 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., of scarlet fever, James Thomas [Harkness], son of James and Harriet Harkness, aged 14 years and 3 months.  

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Abner Gilbeet, aged 76 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Sheldon Marsh, aged 76 years.

Marriages (October 11)

Jones - Pike

Married January 22, 1944, Pensacola, FL

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Rev. Dr. Gray Jones and Mrs. Jones left today for Pensacola, Fla., for a two weeks stay.  Saturday Dr. Jones will officiate at the wedding of his son, Ensign Walton L. Jones and Miss Mary Frances Pike of Georgia. Ensign Jones is an aviation instructor in the Navy.

Pensacola, FL:  Ensign Walton L. Jones, formerly of 919 Sunset street, Scranton, Pa., was married to Miss Mary Frances Pike, R.N., of Blanton, Alabama, on January 22, by Rev. W. Gray Jones, formerly superintendent of the Scranton district of the Methodist church. The ceremony was military in form and took place at the naval air base chapel, Pensacola.  The maid of honor was Miss Monteel Deason, R.N., of Nashville Tenn.., and the best man was Lieut, George .E Schnellbacker, recently returned from Guada canal.  Commander Emory C. Herman gave the bride away and Mrs. Herman presided at the organ.  Among the guests were many nurses form the naval hospital, Mrs. W. Gray Jones of Norwich mother of the groom and Mrs. Raymond W Ward of Carbondale.

Hawley Divorce

June 1930

Mary E. Hawley has been granted an interlocutory judgment of divorce from Raymond Hawley.  The document was filed in the county clerk's office by Edwin Verreau, counsel for the plaintiff.  The papers were signed by Justice Abraham L. Kellogg in his chambers in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] on June 7, 1930.  The action was first heard in Binghamton on May 21, 1930. The divorce was granted on statutory grounds.  There are two children, a boy and a girl, and they are given to the care of the mother, with the father given the right to see the children "at reasonable times."  Alimony is fixed at $12 per week.

Jacobus - Jones

Married April 10, 1933, Edmeston, NY

Miss Susanne Walker Jones, daughter of the late William Walker and Mary Walker Jones of Raleigh, North Carolina, became the bride of William Carroll Jacobus of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], at a beautiful, though simple ceremony performed at the Otsego School at high noon, Monday, April 10, in the presence of very intimate friends and associates. To the strains of Lohengrin's lovely wedding march played by Mrs. C.E. Quackenbush, the bride and groom, attended by Miss Florence Chesebrough and Mr. Frank Huntington, descended the stairs and entered the living room.  Members of the nursing staff of the School joined hands and formed an aisle from the stairway to the altar. The effect was very charming as the girls were dressed in pastel shades, giving a rainbow effect.  The ceremony was performed before an altar banked with ferns, yellow snapdragons and yellow daffodils. The Rev. Charles F Fraser, pastor of the First Presbyterian Chruch of Oneonta, officiated. The bride was gowned in a creation of triple sheer silk and net in the new Eleanor blue shade and carried a shower bouquet of white bride's roses and sweet peas. Following the ritual a wedding luncheon was served to thirty-four guests. Again the yellow color scheme was brought into effect and large bouquets of yellow daisies adorned the tables. The newlyweds left after the luncheon for a short honeymoon at the groom's lodge at Cranberry Lake.  Mrs. Jacobus was graduated form the Winston-Salem College at North Carolina, later receiving her masters degree in science at the University of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  About eleven years ago she came to Edmeston and with Miss Florence Chesebrough, founded the Otsego School for Backward Children.  As Miss Jones she made many sincere friends who wish her much joy and happiness in her new venture and who are glad to know that she and Mr. Jacobus will make Edmeston their home as well as maintaining a residence in Utica.  Mr. Jacobus is a native of Utica where he is a well known dancing instructor and where he has for many years conducted a dancing academy. 

Dr. & Mrs. O.P. Jones

25th Anniversary, December 1941, Norwich, NY 

In observance of 25 years of wedded bliss, Dr. and Mrs. O.P. Jones of Eaton avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], popular and well known residents of this city, celebrated the event Sunday night by entertaining a large group of friends at a dinner party held at the Oxford inn.  Fifty guests were present to enjoy the excellent dinner and extend to the host and hostess the congratulations of the season coupled with best wishes for continued health, happiness and good fortune for many years to follow.  Dr. and Mrs. Jones were united in marriage at the bride's home in Manlius [Onondaga Co., NY] Dec. 20, 1916.  Attendants of the bride and groom of a quarter of a century ago were unable to participate in the event Sunday night.  They are Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Towne and Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Richburg, both of Manlius.  Letters of regret were received from each couple expressing their inability to be present because of occupying official positions in national defense work in Onondaga county.  Dr. and Mrs. Jones have been residents of Norwich for 17 years.  Dr. Jones graduated from Cornell university D.V.M.  In 1915 and formerly practiced his profession in Sherburne before removing to this city.  He is a member of Norwich lodge F.&A.M. and occupies the office of inner guard at the Elks.  Mrs. Jones is a past matron of Norwich chapter, O.E.S., is president of St. Margaret's Guild and is also active in bowling circles.  Both are communicants of Emmanuel Episcopal church and each has a wide circle of friends in Norwich and vicinity who hasten to congratulate them on the silver wedding event.  They have one son, Stuart V. Jones, at present a member of the sophomore class of Syracuse university.  They were recipients of gifts of flowers and beautiful silver articles in honor of the delightful event, along with sincere congratulations for continued joy and success in the future.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, March 6, 1862

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. G. N. Boardman, Mr. J. Sherm. Ogden, to Miss Beulah M. Carter, all of Binghamton.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. W.T. Potter, Dec. 25th, Mr. Thos. Wheeler, to Miss Lydia A. Dickinson; Feb. 26th, Mr. Julius Wheeler, to Miss Narcissa A. Mowry; also Mr. Andrew J.V. Mowry, to Miss Sarah A. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

Also, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], by the same, Feb. 23d, Mr. Edwin Haight, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sibyl R. Gadsby, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].

Chenango American, March 13, 1862

At the residence of the bride's sister, in Milford, Otsego Co., on the 26th ult., by Rev. N.G. Hall, Mr. Ira Sherman, of Westford [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth Van Nest, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Liberal C.B. Fish of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Marian Briggs of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. N.R. Evarts, Mr. Sheldon S. Hopkins, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frances E. Fosburg, of the former place.