Obituaries (December 4)

Orra H. Waite

1859-1842 (Norwich, NY)

Private funeral services for Orra H. Waite, Norwich fire department engineer, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, 11 Park street. Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, officiated.  Pallbearers, all members of the Norwich fire department, were George Handy, Louis Brookins, Ernest Thomas and Arthur Jones.  Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Fred Patrick

Died January 3, 1943

Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY]:  Fred Patrick, 65, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], who was admitted to the Bassett Hospital Nov. 9, a surgical patient, died Jan. 3.  He was born June 6, 1877 in the Town of Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], son of Richard and Amanda Denton Patrick.  His wife, Carrie Card, survives.

Alice Mary (Hunter) Richmond

Died December 1942, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Alice Mary Hunter Richmond occurred Thursday night in Norwich after a long illness.  The deceased was the widow of William L. Richmond and was born in Colchester, Delaware county, in 1861.  Practically all her life had been sent in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity.  Her death will be mourned by many friends. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Sage, and a son, Sherman J. Richmond, both of Norwich, also two grandchildren, Mrs. John Cunningham of Miami Beach, Florida, and Earle Sage of Norwich. Services are to be held at the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon with burial in Oxford.

Leslie D. Peck

Died April 19, 1930, Norwich, NY

Leslie D. Peck, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Peck of 10 Tillman avenue, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Saturday night at 7:30, following an illness of about three months.  the lad had been a patient at the hospital since April 10.  Besides the parents there survive a sister Evelyn and the aged grandmother, Mrs. Lina Hunt.  Private funeral services will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial at Lamb's cemetery, South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].

Abby J. (Pellet) Peck

Died December 1, 1942, North Norwich, NY

Following a brief illness, Mrs. Abby J. Peck, widow of Winfield S. Peck, died at the homestead farm in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday night at 9:30.  The daughter of the late Asa and Olive (Manvel) Pellet, she was born near Heady's Corners in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], June 27, 1858.  On November 9, 1887, at her home, she was united in marriage with Winfield S. Peck. Rev. Warren G. Partridge, pastor of the Baptist church in Plymouth at that time, officiated.  Mr. Peck, an outstanding resident of the county, died May 30, 1924.  Mrs. Peck passed all of her life in Plymouth and North Norwich.  The Peck homestead in North Norwich where she passed away has been in the family since 1792.  Mrs. Peck enjoyed community life and participated in it.  She was devoted to her home and family and was always a kind and helpful neighbor.  She was a member for many years and actively interested in the Grange when her late husband was active in agriculture.  Surviving are one son, Asa P. Peck who now resides on the homestead farm; two grandchildren, Miss Marjorie A. Peck and Miss Mildred E. Peck, also a niece, Mrs. Olive Berry Benedict.  Funeral services will be held from her late home in North Norwich, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in the North Norwich cemetery.

Cordelia Peaslee

Died April 2, 1944, Oneonta, NY

Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia Peaslee, 90, of 407 Main Street were held Tuesday at the Bookhout funeral home, the Rev. Norman B. Graves of Oxford, a family friend, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Theodore Kohinke, pastor of the Laurens Methodist Church. Bearers were W.C. Aldrich, Frank Peck, Myron Taylor, Fred Webster, Arthur Mull and Stanley Grady, Burial was at Milford [Otsego Co., NY].  Mrs. Peaslee, who died Sunday, was born Dec. 31, 1853 at Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co., NY].  She was the daughter of Ziba and Clarinda Robinson.  On July 4, 1873 she married Farius H. Peaslee in Auburn. For the last 35 years she had made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ceylon W. Peaslee, of Laurens, moving to this city six months ago with them.  Surviving are the son mentioned, Ceylon W. Peaslee, who lives at 407 Main Street; three granddaughters, Mrs. Hazel Abbott of Greenwich, Mrs. Marriam LeCoe of Clark Summit, Pa., Miss Eleanor Peaslee at home; two grandsons, D. Herman Peaslee of 37 Valleyview Street this city, and Dorance G. Peaslee of Albany. There are seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  

Obituaries (December 3)

Harvey Hubbard

Chenango American, September 18, 1862

Died at his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, Harvey Hubbard, Editor of the Chenango Union, aged 41 years.

This announcement, though not unexpected, falls with a painful weight upon a community among whom Mr. Hubbard has been such a prominent and useful member.  An illness of a year's duration had in a measure prepared his friends to meet this blow, but never the less when the solemn fact is announced that he is no more for earth, that his usefulness must hereafter depend upon the record he leaves behind, a sense of gloom pervades the breasts of all who knew him.  Inheriting a well balanced intellect, Mr. Hubbard early gave evidence of genius and capacity.  His familiar works, both of prose and poetry, attracted much attention in former day, and but for his inclination for secluded habits and his modest aversion to seek the bubble fame, he would have ranked among the first literary characters of his day.  By profession a lawyer, he was for some years a leading member of the bar of this county, but latterly he has turned his attention to the editorial profession, and has taken a prominent part in the politics of the county and State. Thoroughly educated, and possessing highly cultivated literary tastes, he has been an ornament to all spheres of life in which he has been engaged, and his death leaves a vacuum hard to be filled.  In private life he was courteous, liberal, and gentlemanly, and had hosts of warm personal friends who will grieve sadly at the departure of one to whom they were wont to look for kindly counsel and sage advice.  He leaves an interesting family, to whom no words of consolation would be appropriate, as words cannot alleviate the crushing weight of grief which bears them down.

Lottie Curtis

Date unknown, Somerville, NJ

Word was received last week of the death of Mrs. Lottie Curtis, at Somerville, N.J.  She was formerly of this place and at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a member of the Holmesville church, being organist for a good many years; always faithful to her church and always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. The funeral was held at Somerville and the body shipped to Norwich for burial at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] beside her late husband, Stephen Curtis.

Calvin Lysander Parker

Died July 27, 1943, New Berlin, NY

Calvin Lysander Parker, 75 passed away at the Chase Memorial Hospital., New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday July 27, 1943, death being caused by a cerebral hemorrhage that he suffered three days before.  The deceased was born in the town of New Berlin, July 3, 1868, the son of John D. Parker and Harriet (Mayhew) Parker.  His childhood was spent in the town of his birth.  He married for his first wife Mary Butts, in 1881, who died in 1913.  He married for his second wife Sarah Walsh in 1915, who survives him.  The following children also survive:  Mrs. Iva Washburne, South New Berlin, Mrs. Lila Barber, New Berlin, Mrs. Ruby Bronson, Illinois, Mrs. Grace Ficco, Norwich, Mrs. Clara Flagg, Binghamton, Edwin Parker, Johnson City, John Parker, New Berlin; also seven grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Floyd Follett, Norwich.  He was a member of the former M.E. Church of South New Berlin and followed the occupation of farming and carpentry. The funeral was held Friday, July 30th, at 1:30 p.m., at the Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin, Rev. Davis E. Gage, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin.

Harriet (Johnson) Parker

Died February 4, 1939, New Berlin, NY

The passing of Harriet Johnson Parker, wife of Truman B. Parker occurred early Saturday morning, February 4th, about 2:30 o'clock at the family home on West street.  For some years the deceased had been in declining health at times feeling quite well, at others confined to her bed more or less.  From late fall she had been feeling much better and able upon a few occasions to leave her home for a short time.  However, about two weeks ago she became gravely ill and her frail strength was not sufficient to rally and she passed quietly to her Home Beyond.  Harriet Johnson Parker was born October 28, 1870 on the farm now owned by George Barber just east of this village, the elder daughter of Clark and Adelia Winsor Johnson  When about four years of age her parents moved to Iowa where they lived for several years, later returning to South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  In this palce the deceased grew to young womanhood, attended the village school and taught in rural schools.  She was a graduate of Oneonta Normal School and for a few years was a teacher at Mt. Upton under the principalship of Charles Gibson.  On September 26, 1894, she was united in marriage to Truman B. Parker a rising young business man, and continued her residence here.  She was a faithful and valued member of the Baptist church from her youth throughout the more active period of her life, serving long term as a Sunday school teacher, president of the Missionary society, and in the choir where for years she gave her beautiful alto voice in worship.  In her later years she became much interested in the principles and teachings of Christian Science. She was a member of the Christian Science Society at Norwich, N.Y. where she attended the Sunday and midweek services whenever possible. She was also a member of the Mother Church, the First Chruch of Christ Scientists, in Boston, Mass.  She was a member of the D.A.R. of the Tianderah Chapter, and an honorary member of the Fortnightly Study Club, being a charter member of the Club.  Mrs. Parker was a woman greatly beloved.  Her friends were legion.  She was gentle and unassuming in manners, hospitable, a kind and helpful neighbor.  Nor was she lacking in her faithfulness and devotion as a wife and mother.  She will be sadly missed from her home and by many friends.  The deceased is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Charles Davis of this village, and by three grandchildren. Also by a few cousins and more distant relatives. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The Christian Science service was conducted by Mr. Harry C. Withington, First Reader of the Christian Science Society of Norwich. Burial was made in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.

Horatio S. Parsons

Died December 13, 1931, Bainbridge, NY

When Horatio S. Parsons, aged 68, who made his home with his niece, Mrs. Charles H. Odell, did not come to breakfast Sunday morning, Mr. Odell called him.  Receiving no response, he went to his room and found his lifeless body in bed, the end evidently having come during a peaceful sleep.  His sudden going was a great shock to the family as he had seemed in good health and had been making plans for various activities during the winter. The day before, he had been up town and in the evening had sat up until 10:30 o'clock reading a book in which he was very much interested. The funeral was held from the Odell home this Wednesday afternoon.--Bainbridge Republican.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 13, 1859

McCULLOR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., an infant child of Walter I. McCullor aged 4 weeks.  On the 27th ult, Walter [McCullor], son of Walter R. McCullor aged about 4 years.  On the 1st inst., Adelia [McCullor], wife of Walter R. McCullor, aged about 30 years.

GORDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., Hannah Gordon, aged 53 years.

CRANDALL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult., Zilpha Crandall, aged 63 years.

FERGUSON:  in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Rev. B.C. Ferguson, aged 37 years.

GALE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult., Mrs. Margaret Gale, aged 37 years.

FOOTE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Charles O. Foote, aged 53 years.

KINNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY],. on the 31st ult., Miss Chloe Kinney, in the 16th year of her age.

BURDICK:  In new York on the 4th instant, Benjamin T. Burdick, son of J.L. and Sarah Burdick, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 32 years.

Death Notices - 1862

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 20, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Betsey [Merriam], wife of Samuel Merriam, aged 65 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mrs. Esther A. Merrills, aged 47 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mrs. Eunice Brown, widow of the late Ichabod Brown, aged 68 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Miss Roxalana Leach, aged 51 years.

In King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Arthur Donnell, aged 55 years.

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. Joseph May, aged 88 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. William H. Brown, aged 26 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Miss Frances V. Turner, aged 24 years and 1 month.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr A. Bacon, aged 46 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mr. John Tuttle.

Chenango American, April 3, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 2d inst., Mr. Alfred Moffatt, aged 77 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Hayes, wife of James Hayes, aged 46 years.

In Pilot Mound, Fillmore Co., Minn., Dec. 28th, 1861, Mrs. Hannah French, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 70 years.

Chenango American, May 22, 1862

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ult. Herman [Halberg], son of Joseph and Mary H. Halberg, aged 2 years and 1 months.  Also, on the 10th inst., Emma [Halberg], daughter of the same, aged about 3 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mrs. Julia A. [Eggleston], wife of Samuel Eggleston, aged 21 years.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ins.t, Mr. Jonathan Matthewson, aged 51 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mrs. Susan J. [Van Cott], wife of Harry H. Van Cott, aged 44 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Lucretia Merritt, aged 60 years, 11 months and 7 days.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Seth [Andrews], aged 4 years, and on the 28th ult., Wm. Wesley, aged 6 months and 13 days, children of Rev. Wm. W. and Mary S Andrews, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, May 29, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mrs. Sally M. [Ingersoll], wife of David Ingersoll, aged 54 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. E. Condo Chace, aged 42 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth [Sturgeon], wife of John Sturgeon, aged 56 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Henry Davidson, Esq., aged 41 years.

Letter from Civil War Soldier - March 1862

Letter from Civil War Soldier

On The March

Chenango American, March 27, 1862

Camp Union Mills, Va.
Manassas, Bull Run, March 14, 1862

Dear*****, Here I am in the strong hold of the "invincible" Southern Chivalry.  Our Division, consisting of 12 Regiments of Infantry, 3 Batteries and 2 Regiments of Cavalry, amounting to, all told, of men, about 12,000, reached this place Wednesday night. We left Camp California last Monday morning. It commenced raining just as we left Camp, and rained until night, when it cleared up. The march was a very hard one on account of the heavy roads, part of the way the road was new and through the woods, having been made by our Pioneers. The first day we marched only about 12 miles. We camped that night at "Brimstone Hill" Camp "Monitor."  We took up the line of march early the next morning, and marched 4 miles, where we again encamped until the next morning and then marched to this place "Bull Run." It was expected by all that we should have to fight our way through to this place, but we were mistaken, and disappointed. We did not see a Secesh, and in fact we hardly saw any human beings; no cattle, nor anything else that constitutes civilization.   The farms are stripped of everything in the way of eatables for man or beast.  It is the most poverty struck country you ever saw.  The fences have all been burnt up, and there is no chance to raise any crops this season.  I was speaking to the old lady that keeps the house where our headquarters are, and asking her the price of provisions, etc.  For common brown sugar, 25 cts. per pound; Tea, $2; Coffee, $1.25; Butter, 75 cts. and other provision in this ratio to the end of the chapter.  

This boasted strong hold, Manassas, is only strong by nature.  The rebel  works and fortifications are said to be (by our General) the poorest he ever saw.  They are nothing more than breast works of earh thrown up about breast high and rifle pits.  The rebels must have left here in a great hurry, as they have left behind thousands of dollars worth of property of every description, tents, camp equipage, muskets, pistols, sabres, cooking utensils, etc, all burnt so as to be useless.  They also left a good deal of forage, such as corn meal and bran mixed and some hay. The rebels promised to pay for what they got, but went away and forgot to do so.  Contrabands are coming into camp in considerable numbers.  A great many of the officers have taken them for servants.  All the contrabands have large packs of clothing, which they have picked up.  You can follow the army by the clothing which is scattered along the road.  There are loads of every description, which the soldiers have thrown away on the march, being too tired to carry them.  I am writing this scrawl just as I can find time.  I am called off every few minutes. 

I have some relics obtained from the rebels which I intend to bring back.  The 61st N.Y. Vol. got two beautiful rebel flags and other things at one of the rebel camps.

An accident has just occurred in the 81st Penn. Vol. by the discharge of a musket.  Three men were wounded, one mortally; also one of the Illinois Cavalry men shot himself accidentally and spoilt his arm.

Before we left Camp California (five days ago) our whole Division, with the exception of 2 Regiments, were ordered out toward Fairfax Station.  The enemy were there in some considerable force.  Our Division went within two miles of their encampment, and the pickets exchanged compliments several times in the way of firing at each other.  

One of the Sergeants of the 64th N.Y.S.V. with four men were out on picket and were concealed in the ruins of an old log hut; while there they saw a man riding towards them.  The Sergt. ordered his men to keep concealed and to be ready while he went out to challenge him. As the man came up the Sergt. went out and challenged with the out post countersign signal, the party challenged returned in answer, the reply to the countersign of the day before. As it was not correct the Sergt. ordered him to dismount and lay down his arms. The man in reply was very insolent and told him that he would not lay down his arms for any d...d Yankee, and turned his horse to go; at this the Sergt, ordered his men to fire which they did and killed him and his horse.  His body was taken in to camp and upon him they found a pass form General Beauregard, allowing him to pass anywhere in the Southern Confederacy.  It appears he was a spy and from his actions he must have been pretty familiar with our camps.  His arms consisted of two splendid navy revolvers, a dragoon sabre, a bowie knife.

I could relate to you many little anecdotes which would probably amuse and interest you, but I shall not have time now.  I enclose in this letter which I picked up here; it was directed to a private in some regiment.

I am now for a wonder alone at head quarters, the General and his staff having gone out riding. The news has just been brought in that Gen. Richardson has been appointed to the command of this Division. Gen. Sumner has been appointed to some other command.

An officer has just come in and says that he has discovered about a hundred barrels of flour and wants teams to go and draw it into camp.  I can't tell you all that is taking place, but will write to you as soon as I can. We shall probably march from here tomorrow.

It is quite chilly today but still it looks Spring like. We got the Philadelphia and New York papers, beside many others daily, so we keep posted up on outside matters.  Our Brig-Quartermaster ahs came in from a scout for forage and says he saw four dead bodies laying in the field; they were rebel soldiers.  

Yours truly, F.W.G.

Obituaries (November 30)

Julius A. Brown

Chenango Telegraph, April 20, 1859

An attentive friend send us from Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] the following particulars of a fatal accident that occurred in that town on Sunday, the 17th inst.  Julius A. Brown, an interesting little lad aged about ten years, son of Mr. George L. Brown, with his cousin, Jerome A. Cross, some four or five years older, and who had been residing in the family of Mr. Brown for a few weeks past, went into the chamber about 9 A.M., for the purpose of placing the clothing of young Cross in his trunk, as he was going to leave for his home on the morrow.  Young Cross had in his trunk a short rifle, which they had taken out and were examining or playing with, and which was loaded with a very large slug or piece of lead, but which, as young Cross says, had no cap on.  By some means or other, however, it was discharged while in the hands of young Cross, the charge striking his cousin (who was about four feet distant, and both in a kneeling position) on the left cheek, where it entered, fracturing the jaw, and passing out at the back of the neck near the middle line.  The little fellow lived about an hour and a half, but never spoke, and died not seeming to recognize anyone.

Norris Davis

Died February 16, 1916, New Berlin, NY

Norris Davis, aged about 70 years, died while sitting in a chair at the home of his son, Clyde Davis, two miles north of this village, on Wednesday afternoon, his death being attributed to heart failure.  Mr. Davis had been a life-long resident of this town, where he married and reared a family.  His wife died a few years ago.  Two sons, Harry and Clyde, survive the father. The funeral will occur from his late home Friday afternoon at one o'clock.

Charles Decker

Died December 1, 1942, Cooperstown, NY

Edmeston [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles Decker, 80, a retired farmer, died Dec. 1, 1942, in Cooperstown after an illness of two weeks.  Born in Prattsville, he was the son of Jacob and Tammy Jane Cooper Decker.  In 1881 he married Addie Georgia, who survives with these children, Delos, of Otego; Earl, Treadwell; Irving, this village, and Warren, who is in the Army; a sister, Mrs. Merty Harris, Fabius, also grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Catherine DeGaetano

Died April 26, 1941, Norwich, NY

Catherine DeGaetano, 18-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William DeGaetano of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], tumbled ot her death Saturday night, after crawling through an open window onto a porch roof from which she fell to concrete sidewalk below.  The unfortunate occurrence happened at 6:30 Saturday night at the family home in Oxford.  The baby died in Chenango Memorial Hospital at 8:05 that night of a fractured skull according to the verdict of Dr. M.G Bonam of Oxford, coroner. The child was in an upstairs room with her grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Reitano.  she managed to slip away unnoticed and climbed through the open window to a porch roof falling off the edge to the walk below before any member of the household was aware of what had occurred.  Besides the parents and grandmother mentioned above two sisters survive.  Funeral services are to be held at 9:30 Tuesday morning, with burial in St. Joseph's cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Ernest Decker

Died November 4, 1933, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Ernest Decker, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Decker of this village was shot and instantly killed Saturday morning in an accident while hunting with a party of five, including his father and two uncles.  A full charge of buckshot entered the boy's head from the back, tearing a two-inch hole in the skull.  The hunting party included the lad's father, Irving Decker, Earl Decker of Treadwell and Warren Decker of Edmeston, uncles; Allen Craig of Gloversville and Scott Coburn of Edmeston. The accident occurred on the farm of Dan Barrett about one mile out of the village. The lad was about 15 feet ahead of the party when suddenly a cock pheasant arose between the lad and the hunters.  At least four of the men shot but no one knows which of the gun loads struck young Decker.  Troopers Val Hemmer and Davis Soules, who investigated, found that one of the men, Allen Craig, had not shot at the bird.  Dr. B F Bishop of Garrattsville, coroner, was called and gave a verdict of accidental death. The funeral will be held from the family residence in Edmeston Tuesday.  Young Decker was a student in the sixth grade at the Edmeston school.  Besides his parents, he leaves a sister Bernice, and a five months old brother.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, March 23, 1859

CARRUTH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, Mrs. Eleanor Carruth, aged 66 years.

WHITMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Raby Whitman, wife of Randall Whitman, at the advanced age of 103 years.  The deceased had been blessed with remarkable health during her long life, and retained her general faculties in an extraordinary way up to the hour of death.

RICE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Sylvanus Rice, aged 1 year and 11 months.

DAVIDSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the -?- inst., John Davidson Jr. aged 41 years.

SHATTUCK:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28, Asa Shattuck, aged -7 years.

SLATER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 18, Mrs. -?- Slater, widow of the late Capt. Joseph Slater, in the 69 year of her age.

Chenango American, September 25, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Charles C. Willard, M.D., aged 33 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Lambert Terrell, aged 59 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of dysentery, Georgiana [?ushman], daughter of George P. and Fanny ?ushman, aged 1 year and 3 months.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Philo Nearing, aged about 73 years.

In Woodhull, Steuben Co., on the 26th ult., Mary [Gates], wife of Rathbone Gates, aged 78 years.

In Smyrna, on the 17th inst., Mr. Samuel Ackley, aged 85 years and 7 days.   

Marriages (November 29)

Weltz - Youngs

Married July 3, 1931, Norwich, NY

At Emmanuel episcopal church here [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday night, July 3, at 7:30 the marriage of Emma Emogene Youngs to Philip John Weltz, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized by the rector, Rev. L.S. Charters.  The attending couple were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Frey of Leonardsville.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.

Neff - Wilcox

Married July 3, 1931, Norwich, NY

Miss Elizabeth Grace Wilcox and Harold Emery Neff, both of Erieville [Madison Co., NY] were united in marriage by Rev. N.S. McPherson at his home on North Broad street last Friday evening at 7:30.  They were accompanied by Mrs. Adella Wilcox, mother of the bride, who resides in King Settlement, and the brother of the bride, Harold Wilcox of Erieville.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox plan to reside in Erieville.

Oechslin - Scarlett

Married October 4, 1947, Sidney, NY

Mrs. Frederick A. Ives of Merchantville, New Jersey, has announced the engagement of her daughter, Frances M. Scarlett, to Ernest Oechslin, both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  An autumn wedding is planned.  Miss Scarlett formerly resided in Norwich.

Mr. & Mrs. Kendrick D. Wheeler

50th Anniversary, March 3, 1930

Monday March 3 dawned as a day of supreme joy in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick D. Wheeler of 10 Rexford street this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and is the day of their golden wedding anniversary.  Congratulations from a wide circle of friends and relatives were showered upon this charming and delightful couple as they reminisced over a span of 50 years of wedded life.  A half century ago, in an event that was all important to them, they became man and wife at the home of the bride's father, H.A. Jewell who resided near Mt. Upton, where Mrs. Wheeler was born, March 24, 1860.  Eight of the guests who were present for the ceremony are living today, from a list of 50.  Then followed the happy honeymoon which was joyfully recalled Monday morning.  "We left Mt. Upton for our wedding trip which took us to Ithaca," said Mr. Wheeler, the groom of 50 years ago, and Mrs. Wheeler, his rosy cheeked bride of then and now, joined in by saying that "It took us two days to get there." They left Mt. Upton for Binghamton and spent an entire day getting from Binghamton to Cortland where they passed the night, resuming their journey the next day to Ithaca.

Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler will be the guests at a wedding dinner at the home of their daughter Mrs. Ralph Reynolds of 78 Elm street.  Mrs. Wheeler is the sister of Thomas A. Jewell, a former resident here and of Mrs. Don Prentiss of Earlville, also a former Norwich resident.  Another brother, H.A. Jewell resides on Conkey avenue, this city.

Following their "extended honeymoon trip" to Ithaca the bride and groom returned to the old Wheeler homestead at Rockwells Mills where they started their "homekeeping."  It was there that Mr Wheeler was born, as well as his father, the late Silas Wheeler and where his great grandfather, Ezekiel Wheeler settled in 1795.  French's Gazetteer give it that the Wheeler homestead was the first in the town of Rockwells Mills, that stout hearted pioneer having built his home across the road from the present schoolhouse in Rockwells Mills.  Ezekiel Wheeler also conducted the first inn in that village and soon after with two others built a schoolhouse.

Two daughters were born to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler.  One, Lida A., who died March 26, 1889 and the other, Louise Jewell Reynolds who tonight is the hostess of the golden wedding party.  Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have one granddaughter, Gertrude Wheeler Reynolds of this city who was also born in the old homestead, making four generations.  Mr. Wheeler sold the old farm about eight years ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have never lived out of Chenango county.  They are staunch republicans in politics and being of a very retiring nature have never become affiliated with any fraternal organizations. When they lived at the old homestead they were active members of the home church and of the Sunday school and always interested intensely in the life of the community.

The bride and groom of fifty years ago are of old American stock, both being descendants of Revolutionary ancestors.  Mrs. Wheeler is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Mr. Wheeler proudly showed the writer the old powder horn carried by his great grandfather, Ezekiel Wheeler in the last year of the Revolutionary War.  It is a prized possession, a relic seldom seen these days that fairly breathes the patriotism that fired their ancestors to fight for liberty and freedom.  Another of his treasured possessions is the old compass that directed Ezekiel Wheeler as he paddled his way in a canoe down the Unadilla river to his new home, trekking his way from Massachusetts.  Clearing the land and building that homestead meant untold hardships, and another choice possession of the family is the bear trap used by the forefather as he sought to provide his family with food.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler are enjoying sound health.  Mr. Wheeler is always to be seen about the city in fair weather.  He maintains a garden in the summer and also prizes a flock of hens that take up his spare time.  He formerly served his school district in Rockwells Mills as a trustee.  "Times have changed very much since we were first married," said Mrs. Wheeler. Asked if she had rather turn back to the times of 50 years ago or to continue the present day, she replied emphatically 'No."  She declared this to be a most remarkable and a most wonderful age.  "But we had pretty good times 50 years ago," said Mr. Wheeler, and his bride concurred, saying, "yes, for we didn't know anything different then."  Mr. Wheeler recounted that they had spent many happy times as they hitched up old dobbin and took a buggy ride to Binghamton where they have many friends today and to Elmira where they were well acquainted.  And today, their golden wedding anniversary, Norwich congratulates them.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 6, 1859

CHEESBRO - BLODGETT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. at the house of Col. E. Proctor by D. --alon, Esq., Silas Cheesbro, of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Permelia Blodgett of Plymouth.

BAILEY - DeFOREST:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] March 29th, by rev. S.B. Norton, John Bailey to Miss Jane H. DeForest.

Chenango American, September 11, 1862

At Parker's Hotel, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. W.S. Adamson, Mr. Charles Lockwood to Miss Jeanette Church, all of this place.

In Whitney's Point, on the 3d inst., by Rev. Wm. Gates, Mr. Henry Johnson, to Miss Alice Sharp, both of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Brooklyn, on the 2d inst., by Rev. L.B. Mills, Mr. Mills R. Callender, to Miss Amelia M. Swain, both of New York City.

In Vernon Centre, Oneida co., on the 1th inst., by Rev. Mr. Hall, Samuel Williams, Esq., Associate Editor of the Albany Evening Journal, and Miss Lizzie F. Balmer, of Vernon Centre.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., nY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Van B. Crain to Miss Phebe A. Ackley, both of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. Wm. Searls, Mr. Abel Comstock, to Miss Cynthia M. Thompson, both of Norwich.

Obituaries (November 28)

Isabella (Baker) Dalrymple

Chenango Telegraph, April 6, 1859

DALRYMPLE:  In Marlboro, Mass. on the 17th ult., Mrs. Isabella B. Dalrymple, eldest daughter of Joseph Baker of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] aged 46 years.  Dear Sister, thou art gone to meet thy first born, who hast only preceded thee to the realms of eternal bliss.  Yes Sister, Kim has gone before, that she may welcome her mother home.  Kind parents, your affections have been again smitten; thy eldest child has gone to Heaven, and is waiting to congratulate the friends left behind as they severally arrive at the bourne of all those who love their Heavenly Father.  Brothers and sisters, our circle is again broken, let us all strive to exemplify our faith in Christ making it a living faith through works, as faithfully as did she who has been called from Earth to Heaven. 

Herman Davis

Chenango American, June 30, 1892

A special to the Norwich Sun, dated South Plymouth June 26 says:  This afternoon at about 4 o'clock Herman Davis, aged 22, a young man from North Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] who has been employed in a cheese factory here for a little over a month past, went bathing in the mill pond in company with a boy name Frank DeVallant.  Davis was not a good swimmer and going beyond his depth soon tired.  His companion asked him if he could swim out and receiving a negative reply went to his assistance but after being himself pulled under was obliged to cease his efforts and Davis sank.  Neighbors were at once notified and constructing a raft succeeded in getting Davis out, but all  efforts at resuscitation proved unavailing.  Dr. R.A. Thompson of Norwich was summoned and came here at once, but did not think it necessary to hold an inquest. The deceased was a young man of good habits and much esteemed by his associates.

Erford C. Landers

Chenango Telegraph, August 5, 1941

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Stricken with a heart attack, Erford C. Landers, well known poultry farmer of this village died suddenly at his home.  Mr. Landers was 55.  He was born in Willett, a son of George and Nancy (Hodges) Landers.  News of his passing was a shock to this village and residents throughout the county.  Mr. Landers had been a leader in the poultry business for some 15 years.  Besides his wife, Lulu Weaver Landers, four sons survive, John of Buffalo, Charles of Upper Lisle, Roger and David, both of Oxford. Two brothers also survive, Ernest of Upper lisle and Floyd of Cleveland, Ohio.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home.  Rev. Norman Graves Methodist pastor of Oxford will officiate. Burial will be made in the Upper Lisle cemetery.

Lillie Lamphere

Died April 25, 1937, New Berlin, NY

Following a week's illness, Mrs. Lillie Lamphere died at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday. She was born April 23, 1865, in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], the daughter of Almena Greene Isbell.  Her marriage to Douglas Lamphere occurred in March, 1881.  She was the last surviving member of a family of six children.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dakin Funeral Home at New Berlin, Rev. G. Henry Simons of Holmesville, officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Frank Lamb

Died December 27, 1938, New Berlin, NY

Frank Lamb, who spent most of his life in the hardware business in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Otto Smeader, Tuesday, December 27, at 2 p.m. at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 14 days.  The cause of his death was given as heart trouble which had bothered him some in recent months, altho he was ill only four days. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Smeader home. Burial will be in the family lot in the Cole cemetery.  Born at Woods Corners [Chenango Co., NY] of a family of three girls and two boys, children of Mr. and Mrs. Prentice (nee Roby Thompson) Lamb of whom two sisters survive, Mrs. David Lee of Cortland and Mrs. Ed Dresselt of Cobleskill.  Following his father's death when he was four years old, Mr. Lamb shortly came to South New Berlin with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Brown where Mr. Brown conducted a hardware store with his son-in-law, Otto Smeader.  Mr. Lamb attended school here, grew to manhood and then spent several years working in Cortland and Syracuse. Returning to this village 20 years ago, he married Miss Edna Cole, a childhood friend, and worked in the Smeader hardware store which he purchased when Mr. Smeader retired in 1926. Since the death of Mrs. Lamb ten months ago, Mr. Lamb has spent much of his time in the Smeader home although maintaining his own home on South street. A member of the Odd Fellows lodge for some 35 years, Mr. Lamb was a past noble grand and only recently joined Phoebus lodge, 82, F.&A.M.  He was a member of the Tri-County Motor Club, president of the Community Men's Club, superintendent of the local water company and long active in fire prevention and other measures of community interest.  He was a well known and highly respected citizen whose passing is mourned by his host of friends.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 6, 1859

WINSOR:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, Stephen Winsor, aged 73.

PACHIN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] March 17th, John Pachin, aged 79.

DAVIS:  At New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY] March 27, Benj. Davis aged 81.

WILLARD:  At New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, Lydia May Willard in the 5th year of her age.

HYDE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, Lydia J. [Hyde], daughter of Charles P. and Harriet M. Hyde, aged 9 months.

Civil War Killed & Wounded, September 1862

Our Civil War Killed and Wounded

Chenango American, September 11, 1862

Among the recent casualties to the volunteers from this section we notice the following:

Capt. Martin, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], of the 17th Reg., shot in the face, the ball entering his cheek near his nose and coming out at the mouth - a bad but not dangerous wound.

Lieut. Sanford, was struck by a piece of shell near the shoulder.  He is getting along finely.

Byron Meritt, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Co. H, 17th Reg., among the killed.

Lieut. Stanton, of Norwich, acting Captain of a Company in Sickles' Brigade, was shot through the left hand, and loses the middle finger.

Phil Ray, of the 22d N.Y., formerly of Norwich, was shot in the head--not badly.

George H. Spry, of Norwich, and L. Crain and P. Frink, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], and McKenzie Shaw, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], of the 44th--were taken prisoners and released on parole.  Henry Williams, of Plymouth, Co. H, 17th, is reported killed and -?- Webster of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] lost an arm.  Orderly Clancey, of No. Norwich, was hit three times but would not give up.

Wm. Weaver of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], who we last week reported was killed, was wounded and taken prisoner.  He has been released on parole.

Rufus Combs of the 17th, wounded.

Capt. Alcott of Sherburne, who was recently home on a furlough in consequence of a wound, returned to his regiment (the 1st Michigan) to meet his death, from a Minnie ball, on the 23d ult.

Obituaries (November 27)

Frances A.L. Jacox

Died Feb. 15, 1933, New Berlin, NY

Frances A.L. Jacox passed away Wednesday morning, February 15, 1933, about 9 o'clock, at her home in this village, following an illness of only a few days.  She was born February 1, 1862, at the Jacox homestead in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] south of this village on east side, the youngest of four children born to Warren and Sarah Bagg Jacox and practically all her life had been spent in this place.  Her early education was received in the village school here.  She later attended Oswego Normal from which she graduated and for many years thereafter she followed the profession of teaching, a number of which were spent upon Long island.  Miss Jacox was a retiring, unassuming woman, kind of heart, of a cheerful disposition, and a member of the Baptist church here since girlhood.  At the time of her death she was survived by one brother, William Henry (now deceased) and by two sisters, Miss Esther and Miss Louella, all of this place. On account of the critical illness and physical condition of the immediate family of the deceased, no public funeral was held.  After a prayer by Rev. C.H. Skinner at the home of Miss Esther Jacox on Thursday afternoon the body was placed in the vault in Greenwood cemetery to await burial.

Sarah Louella Jacox

Died September 20, 1933, Butternuts, NY

S. Louella Jacox died Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks, at the Jacox farm house on the east side of the river in the town of Butternuts.  She was 73 years of age.  She was the third child of Warren Jacox and Sarah Bagg, and had been a life-long resident of this vicinity.  The funeral will occur Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church, the pastor, Rev. Clinton H. Skinner, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.

Almon A. Jaynes

Died May 7, 1935, Utica, NY

Many friends here were grieved to learn of the passing of Archdeason Almon A. Jaynes, D.D., at his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on Tuesday.  Archdeacon Jaynes conducted the services here in St. Andrew's church on April 7, just previous to his last illness.  On the retirement of Dr. Gifford as rector here, Dr. Jaynes was given an opportunity to take up the work here, but he finally decided he could be of greater service in the mission work of the diocese.  Dr. Jaynes was born in Norwich on Jan. 15, 1877.  He received the degree of Ph. B. from Brown University in 1899, being a classmate and very close friends of Claude B. Dakin of this village.  He was graduated from the General Theological Seminary in 1902.  Besides his wife, he leaves two sons; a brother, Walter Jaynes of Greene, and a sister, Mrs. C.J. Smith of Norwich. Funeral services will be held on Friday in Trinity church, Syracuse.--New Berlin Gazette.

George Henry Jenkins

Norwich Sun, July 1, 1938

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home for George Henry Jenkins whose death Monday followed a five-day illness caused by a cerebral hemorrhage.  Mr. Jenkins was born April 7, 1868 in Windsor [Broome Co., NY].  He was the son of George H. and Mary C. Winsor Jenkins.  His childhood was passed in West Winfield.  A resident of New Berlin for some 14 years, Mr. Jenkins was a railroad man by vocation, having been a conductor on the D.L.and W.R.R. and the Unadilla Valley.  He retired from service two years ago due to ill health. Besides his wife there survive the following children: Mrs. Hilda Van Buren of Holmesville; George H. Jenkins of Utica; Hobart W. of Sidney and Clarence H., of New Berlin.  Three grandchildren also survive with one sister, Mrs. A.S. Card of Warren; two brothers, Charles G. Jenkins of Washington Mills and Jay W., of Ilion, also one nephew.  Rev. B.H. Eddy of Norwich will officiate and burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.

Marriage Notices

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 Co., NY], aged about 23 years.

In Willett, Cortland Co., on the 5th inst., Elizabeth M. [Dyer], wife of Mr. E.J. Dyer, aged 31 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. John Adams, aged 72 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Elijah West, aged 27 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, of Diptheria, Addie [Odell], daughter of Robert C. and Sarah E. Odell, aged 2 years, 9 months and 7 days.  Little Addie was a bud of much promise but death loves a shining mark and she rests in his bosom, who said of such is the kingdom of Heaven.

Letter from Benjamin F. Spencer Civil War soldier - July 1862

Letter from B.F. Spencer - Civil War Soldier

Chenango American, July 17, 1862

Camp near Harrison Landing, Va.
July 4, 1862

Dear Father and Mother:  Within the past week we have had some very strange strategic movements, and at this time our army has a different position from what it held when I wrote you last.  June 26th as we were in camp, we could hear a fight going on near Mechanicsville, which became near or as night advanced. As soon as night was fairly set in the firing ceased, and for the time being it was still.

The next morning brought on the firing again and we soon learned that McCall's and Porter's Divisions were fighting the forces of Stonewall Jackson, who had broken into our lines and was doing big business generally.  Soon the order came to fall in and we fell in and went to support a battery to keep the Rebels from crossing a bridge on the Chickahominy.  But the Rebels did not show themselves upon this point, and we were ordered to go and assist Gen. Porter and McCall. We started for Jame's Hill where the battle was raging and arrived there about 4 in the afternoon and found the Rebels were in possession of a house in front of us and the sharp shooters were picking off officers from our ranks and Col. Bartlett (a brave and good man) ordered the 27th to charge upon them which we did, and drove them from the house and out building where they were concealed, and they fell back to the woods and brush in the rear of the house.  At first the smoke was so thick that we could not see them fairly, and they poured in volley after volley into our ranks, but soon we could see them and if ever Rebels took cold lead it was then.  They were no more than 100 yards from us, upon their knees and laying down on the ground where the smoke had kept them from our sight until it arose so that we could see them fairly and plainly. We had a good rake at them.  It was so near night we could not hope to hold the house, and the battle was not to drive them but to hold them in check, so we were ordered to retreat and we fell back and probably the Rebs again took quiet possession of the house.  We fell back a short distance and waited for them to advance upon our lines and get a little grape and cannister, which was in store for them. But they had no appetite for hard bread and kept back, and we went back to camp again, thinking of the poor fellows who lay upon the field dead. 

In the morning at quite an early hour we were ordered to fall in with knapsacks and go somewhere, but where no one knew, but I suppose it is just as well that we did not. We soon found ourselves moving on towards James River where was to be formed the base of the new line of operations against the Rebel capital, which to many seems disastrous in our army. But I think this movement will prove to be a great benefit to the nation. 

The movement has been conducted as quietly and with as much order as possible, showing that we have Generals and good ones left yet.  Although we have lost a great many men yet they could be spared as well as not for the greatest share of our loss has been stragglers that fell out as soon as they began to be the least tired, and let the rebels overtake and capture them, as they were behind the main army; but I think that we have killed four times as many Rebels in our match as they have of ours, for we would advance and take our position and let them come on and then mow them down with grape and cannister.  At times it seemed as if they thought that we were whipped, and all that they had to do was to march up and demand a surrender which they done in one advance.  A column of men advanced through a piece of woods and came within sight of our battery within good range and demanded its surrender but the Capt. of the battery couldn't see it in that light, and before mister Secesh had time to think about it, he got a charge of grape and cannister from two batteries that he knew nothing of.  They rallied and came on intent upon taking the battery, but almost every second they received a charge of the iron hand until they were almost annihilated.  Every day they had just such treatment as this, which is hard but honest.  Our Regiment has not suffered as much as many others, but it has lost a great many good men and quite a number of -?-.  I have not time to write more now and will close, so good bye.

Your son, B.F. Spencer
___________________________________________________________

From Adjutant-General Report; 27th New York Infantry
Benjamin F. Spencer:  Age, 23 years.  Enlisted, May 21, 1861, at Elmira, to serve two years; mustered in as private, Co. D; mustered out with company, may 31, 1863, at Elmira, N.Y.

In first battle of Bull Run.  wounded in leg slightly.  At Antietam.

Listing of blog posting October 22 to November 23, 2019

Listing of blog postings for October 22 to November 23, 2019

Marriages

Posted October 22, 2019
Lorraine Noel Finley - Theodore Frank Fitch (Montreal Canada)
Dr. A.O. Smith - Leila Agnes Kellogg (Norwich, 1937)
William James Fleming - Sarah Knapp (Plymouth, 1940)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     William D. Ransford - Julia H. Pabodie (North Norwich / New Berlin)
     Rev. N.R. Everts - Hattie M. Wait (Cincinnatus / Norwich)
     John Kerrigan - Mary A. Dinkin (NYC / Newark NJ)
     Benjamin S. Hayes - Elizabeth Rogers (Greene)
     Seneca Lake - Cornelia Chubbuck (Cazenovia)
     Williams Avery - Mary L. Payne (Sherburne / Georgetown)
     Earnest L. Riesburg - Katharine Weiler (Jamestown / Norwich)

Posted October 28, 2019
Charles Quinn - Gertrude Goodrich (Smyrna/Norwich, 1939)
Russell E. Tiffany - Molly Evelyn Gregory (Norwich/Wadesboro NC, 1942)
Patricia Lucille Harper - William M. White (Norwich, 1942)
James H. Thompson, Jr., - Elsena Foster (Georgetown/Preston, 1940)
Blanche B. Beardsley - Gurdon E. Phetteplace (Norwich, 1940)
Leah Gibbon - Albert Thompson (Norwich, 1941)
Ruth Maxine Filer - Charles W. Thompson (Brisben/Norwich, 1941)
Ethel Brown - Donald E. Skinner (Norwich, 1941)

Posted November 3, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Theodore A. Drew - Ellen A. Braman (Georgetown / Otselic)
     George A. Chamberlain - Josehine A. Tillotson (Greene)
     Dr. J.C. Campbell - Miss S.P. Childs (Deposit)
     Lyman Rathbone Jr. - Susan M. Crandall (Oxford)
     Wilbert A. Williams - Annie E. Brainard (Coventry / Lisle)
     Erastus Ford - Mary Boughey (McDonough / Portsmouth OH)
     Clement Miller - Amelia D Philley (Smithville / McDonough)
     Loyal S. Nye - Leonora E. Pollard (Unadilla / Afton)
     Judson Seely - Josephine Cannon (Bainbridge)
     Aaron Thompson - Caroline E. Shepard (Sherburne)
     Horace R. Palmer - Amelia j. White (Sherburne)
     John  H. Morley - Calista C. Cole (Smyrna / McDonough)
     Bradford S. Willcox - Sophronia Ingalls (Norwich / Earlville)
Marriage Notices - 1875
     Mr. J.N. West - Georgia Egelston (Willet / German)
     John S. Kinyon - Alice L. Palmer (Smyrna / Otselic)
     Horato Webb - Ada Hopkins (Chillwhack BC / Norwich)
     Edward Pettibone - Alcie C. Lacey (Guard PA / Norwich)
     Enos S. Eldridge - Fannie M. Cole (Norwich)
     Oliver Dimmick - Selina d. Peters (Norwich)
     Thomas R. Warner - Ida E. Ludington (Norwich)
     Luman M. Church - Elvia E. Gardner (Otselic)
     A. Coleson Shepardson - Mary Cutler (Poolville / Columbus)
     William H. VanTassell - Julia A. Ingraham (Oxford / Preston)
     William J. Ward - Hattie E. French (South New Berlin)
     Charles A. Lowe - Nettie A Stanton (Sherburne / Smyrna)

Posted November 8, 2019
Mary Graef - Delos Goodrich (Norwich / Sherburne, 1937)
Eva A. Reams - Ernest A. Tillapaugh (Norwich, 1942)
Eleanor Graves - George L. Graves (Norwich Quarter, 1942)
Ila V. Huntley - Robert E. Tillapaugh (Woods Corners / King Settlement, 1933)
Alice E. Cusens - Charles F Tillapaugh (Norwich, 1933)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Frank A. Lyons - Hattie McNeil (Lanesboro PA / Oxford)
     Mr. T.W Shapley - Ellen Stoddard (Eagle Harbor, MI / Earlville)
     Jerome Loomis - Polina Beatman (Oxford / Afton)
     George W. Stration - Mary J. Webb (Smithville)
     Henry Blackman - M. Adelade Miles (Pitcher / Lincklaen)
     David M. Hakes - Ophelia L. Crane (Lincklaen)
     Andrew Bean - Jerusha Waters (Freetown)

Posted November 15, 2019

Marriage Notices - 1862

     Rev. Mr. Comfort - Sarah Foster (Triangle / Greene)

     J. Gariner Barber - E. Augusta Smith (East Haddon, CT / Preston)

     Samuel J. Neff - Martha Smith (Bainbridge / Unadilla)

     Mr. A.A. Neff - Miss A.G. Wheeler (Bainbridge)

     Lewis J. Poole - Jennie Blakesley (Afton / Colesville)

     William Slater - Juliette Van Zandy (Bainbridge)

     Henry K. Read - Dora C. Roberts (Greene)

     Samuel A. Willard - Amelia M. Johnson (Greene)

     Mr. C.H. Chamberlain - Hattie Huntley (Chenango Forks)

     George W. Duntley - Mary Cummings (Greene)

     James E. McClelland - Harriet S. Willcox (Norwich / Smyrna)

     Charles H. Lotheridge - Emily A. Weed (Norwich)

     James S. Ireland - Martha Dodge (Greene / Whitney's Point)

     Peter Brink - Hattie Hull (Owego / Oxford)

     Daniel M. Rathbone - Helen Lucretia Padgett (Oxford)

     William H. Pertilla - Betsey C. Robbins (Norwich)

     Hiram White - Eliza J. Owens (Pharsalia / Norwich)

Posted November 23, 2019
Elizabeth M. Peeler - Levi G. Haynes (Cleveland OH / Norwich, 1938)
Theodore C. Bonney - Edna Wheaton (Norwich / Syracuse, 1937)
Fern Follett - Linn Osborne (King Settlement / Norwich, 1941)
Muriel A. Follette - Norwood C. Oper (Boonville / Rome, 1941)
Gladys Prindle - William Brookins (Norwich, 1942)
Lillian A. Shoales - Ray Squires (Norwich, 1939)
Margaret M. Mulligan - James P. Noon (Norwich / Utica, 1938
Marriage Notices - 1859
     John F. Hill - Mary A. Gross (Norwich)
     George Thompson - Mary A Reed (Plymouth / New Berlin)
     Thomas P. Steere - Sarah Spafford (New Berlin / Pittsfield)
     G.E. Champlin - Amanda Miller[?] (Iowa / Lincklaen)
     Nathaniel Bryan - Esther Ann Pultr (Sherburne)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Daniel Barber - Sarah M. Masten (Norwich / Otselic)
     Morris C. Thompson - Janet Evans (Pharsalia)
     Mr. J.H. Yale - Cordelia J. Root (Marshall)
     William Marvin - Adelia Holdrich (Greene)
     Marcus R. Horton - Elsie E. marvin (Greene)
     Mr. A.A. McDonald - Ellen A. Lockwood (Chenango Forks / Binghamton)

Obituaries

Posted October 23, 2019

Charles H. Woodard (Norwich, 1939)

Ivan DeWitt Woodard (Norwich, 1943)

Julia M. (Follett) Woodard (Norwich, 1935)

Schuyler Legrand Woodard (Morris, 1935)

Death Notices - 1862

     Frankie Eugene Cohoon (Greene, 5y)

     Carrie Dunn (Greene, 16 months)

     Lydia M. Miller (Chenango Forks, 20y)

     Elbridge R. Burnham (Washington DC, Pitcher, 19y)  Civil War Soldier

     Mary Barstow (Coventry, 49y)

     Philip Shiffer (Norwich, Coventry, 77y)

     Ernesteine Eddy (Pharsalia, 17y)

Posted October 25, 2019
Edward J. Tefft (Manlius, 1938)
Arthur David Thompson (Norwich, 1940)
May (Doolittle) Telford (Edmeston, 1936)
Newell S. Tarbel (Norwich, 1940)
Death Notices - 1862
     Luia B. Hotchkiss (Greene, 7 months)
     George R. Terwilliger (Chenango Forks, 2y)
     Roxana Johnson (Norwich, 56y)
     Joseph Keith (Norwich)
     Edwin D. Bennett (Bennettsville, 22y) Civil War soldier 61st Reg.
     Lucien Chandler (Pitcher, 20y) Civil War soldier 76th Reg.

Posted October 26, 2019
William Todd (Dry Brook, 1942)  soldier of WWII, killed in Philippines
Addie Augusta Tillapaugh (King Settlement, 1942)
Warren Tillapaugh (Bainbridge, 1934)
Death notices - 1862
     Lois M. Carter (Greene, 32y)
     Mary Eliza Lyon (Greene, 2y)
     Charles Berry (Norwich, 6y)
     Edward Berry (Norwich, 5y)
     James Berry (Norwich, 2y)
     Margarite Griffin (Norwich, 3y)
     Patrick Griffin (Norwich, 1y)

Posted October 29, 2019
Ormond Eugene Tyler (Los Angeles, CA, South New Berlin, 1916)
Frances E. (Welch) Ubbens (Norwich, 1933)
Margaret Ann Ubbens (Norwich, 1933]
Ward L. Winsor (Guilford, 1936)  Lightning strike
Eunice Kevill (Endicott, 1936)
Death Notices - 1862
     J.C. Dana (Utica, Binghamton, 37y)
     Samuel Eggleston (Norwich, 21y)
     Ezra Kingsley (Plymouth, 76y)
     Anna Burch Allen (New Berlin, 1y)
     John A. Coy (Pharsalia, 5y)
     Stephen B. Brown (Smithville, 20y)  Civil War soldier, 14th Regiment

Posted November 1, 2019
Fred Linn Townsend (Holmesville, 1933)
Uriah C. Toby (Bainbridge, 1935)
Lydia Ann (Whipple) Throop (Preston, Norwich, 1927)
Death Notices - 1862
     Kattie Adams (Greene, 2y)
     Ida A. Lewis (Smithville, 12y)
     Martin Sackett (Plymouth, 85y)
     Widow of Timothy Davis (Bainbridge, 65y)
     Widow of Pardon Redfield (Bainbridge, 75y)

Posted November 5, 2019
Rev. John B. Hoyt (Coventry, 1862)
William Brown (Page Brook, 1898)  Killed in cyclone
Harvey Trass (Norwich, 1936)  Civil War soldier
Alfred Joseph Trehanon (Norwich, Albany 1941)  Airplane accident
Death notices - 1862
     John C. Fitch (Norwich, 41y)
     Mary Wood (Norwich, 68y)
     S. Lucretia (Columbus, 26y)
     Rosannah Watrous (Greene, 40y)
     States Loomis (Smithville, 3y)

Posted November 7, 2019
Sally Augusta Kinsman (Greene, 1862)
John Tremlett (Gouverneur, Edmeston, 1939)
Mary A. Touey (Norwich, 1939)
Death Notices - 1862
     Julia Hamilton (North Norwich, 20y)
     Albertus Hayes (Smithville, 6y)
     William R. Harrison (Smithville, 6y)
     Jerusha Fanning (Corning, Preston, 95y)
     Erasmus D. Johnson (Norwich, 54y)
     Ellen Weaver (Norwich, 11y)

Posted November 9, 2019
Orlando W. Jones (1862)  Civil War soldier 90th Reg. N.Y.S.V.
Belle W Turner (Mesick MI, Sherburne, 1938)
Florence Pratt Tucker (Norwich, 1942)
Robert Tracy (Norwich, Waterloo, 1937)  Racing car accident
Death Notices - 1862
     Orrin R. Wells (Dundus Canada West, Greene, 48y)
     Robert Shipman (Oxford, Springfield, 82y)
     N. Horace Stanton (Norwich, 32y)
     Elizabeth Henrietta (Upton) Fenno (Boston, mount Upton)
     Edgar H. Warner (Port Crane)  Civil War soldier, 27th Reg. N.Y.S.V.

Posted November 14, 2019

Charles Henry Tuttle (Norwich, 1938)

Anna Todd Tuttle (New Berlin, 1942)

Ruth Tyler (South Plymouth, 1941)

Catherine De Gaetano (Oxford, 1941)

Death Notices - 1862

     Carrie L. Taft (Triangle, 2y)

     B. Sherman Allen (Norwich, 39y)

     Almon Janes (North  Norwich, 58y)

     Mary Ann Seward (Smyrna, 21y)

     David Ingersoll (Smithville, 18y) Civil War soldier, 7th Reg., PA Cavalry

     Rosalia M. Coley (Charles City IA, Oxford, 24y)

     Edgar M. Cooley (Preston, 3y)

Posted November 19, 2019
Grace Talbot Robinson (Edmeston, 1939)
Ophelia Delphine Robinson (Smithville, South New Berlin, 1935)
Delilian (Tyler) Robinson (New Berlin, 1912)
Leona Marguerite Riker (Norwich, 1934)
Death Notices - 1862
     Charles J. Hall (Greene, 16y)  Civil War Soldier, co. E, 90th Rev. N.Y.S.V.
     Almon S. Janes (North Norwich, 58y)
     Mary Ann Seward (Smyrna, 21y)
     Mary E. Wheaton (New Berlin, 26y)
     Reuben Wheaton (New Berlin, 61y)
     Charles Sumner Benedict (Plymouth, 2y)
     Oliver Fremont Benedict (Plymouth, 4y)
     Hellen Thompson (Preston, 12y)

Posted November 20, 2019
Mr. Moore (Preble, 1862) Train accident
Emery S. Manwaring (South New Berlin, 1939)
William Volney Mathewson (New Berlin, 1939)
Dr. Elra N. Morgan (South New Berlin, 1935)
Death Notices - 1862
     Celia M. Fairchild (Pitcher, 15y)
     Maria Theresa Clarke (Thompsonville CT, Norwich)
     Mrs. James Bisbee (East Pharsalia, 75y)
     Esther Clark (Clarkville, 71y)
     Thomas Keith (Brookfield, 59y)

Posted November 22, 2019
Dr. Charles C. Willard (Greene, 1862)
Jennie S. Newton (South Plymouth, 1932)
Alanson T. Newton (Norwich, Plymouth, 1938)
Myrtle V. (Dixson) Nelson (Holmesville, 1941)
Emma Hitchman Nash (Norwich, 1925)
Death Notices - 1862
     Jeremiah Slawson (Key West FL, Greene, 28y)  Civil War soldier, Co. E, 90th NYSV
     Lizzie Hallem Bacon (Oxford, 34y)
     John Lawrence (Mt. Upton, Waconsta MI, 73y)
     Lucy Miller (Plymouth, 60y)
     Seerling Gilmore (Binghamton, Greene, 43y)

Miscellaneous

Posted October 27, 2019

Chenango County Casualties - Battle of Fair Oaks - June 1862

Posted October 30, 2019
Letter from David K. Bunnell, 23rd NY Infantry, January 1862

Posted October 31, 2019
News Items:  David K. Bunnell, Civil War Soldier

Posted November 6, 2019
Letter from Samuel Haynes, Civil War Soldier, June 1862.

Posted November 13, 2019
Letter from Isaac S. Fitch - Civil War Soldier, July 1862.

Posted November 16, 2019
Letter from Albert G. Northrup - Civil War Soldier, July 1862, 27th NY Infantry

Posted November 17, 2019
Car Accident at Auburn, NY - Sheriff Lewis, J. Raymond Oakley, Ward Teachout

Posted November 18, 2019
Ward A. Teachout Story - 1939

Posted November 21, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment, September 1862

Marriages (November 23)

Haynes - Peeler

Married June 30, 1938, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Elizabeth M. Peeler, daughter of Mrs. Earl S. Peeler of Cleveland, Ohio, and Levi G. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Haynes of the Chenango Lake Road were married at 8:45 o'clock this morning at S.t Paul's Church by the pastor, the Rev. Charles M. Coveney. The attendants were Miss Ruth Peeler, a sister of the bride, and Warren Dayton of Delhi.  Following the ceremony, the bridal party had a wedding breakfast at the Elliott Tea Room after which Mr. and Mrs. Haynes left for a tour of the New England States.  Upon their return they will reside at 77 Sheldon Street. The bride was formerly secretary to one of the directors of the Cleveland Trust company and Mr. Haynes is a Norwich business man.

Bonney - Wheaton

Married August 19, 1937, Syracuse, NY

Former City Judge Theodore C. Bonney of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Edna Wheaton, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Wheaton Hickok of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], were married at the home of the bride's mother at 12:30 Thursday noon.  Special County Judge Nelson P. Bonney of Norwich, performing the ceremony. The attendants were Mrs. Marion Benedict of Syracuse, sister of the bride, and Floyd Lothridge, member of the faculty at the Norwich High School.  Miss Josephine Bonney, sister of the bride, played the Lohengrin and Mendelssohn wedding marches.  After a brief wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Bonney will be at home at the Hickok farm on the Norwich-South Berlin highway.  This home has been in the bride's family for more than 100 years, and has recently been remodeled and restored as a permanent home for the newlyweds.

Osborne - Follett

Chenango Telegraph, September 19, 1941

Miss Fern Follett of King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] and Linn Osborne of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at Great Bend, Pa., by Justice G.W. Pickering. The couple will reside at the Follett farm home on the king Settlement road.

Oper - Follett

South New Berlin Bee, December 12, 1941

Miss Muriel A. Follette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Follette of Boonville [Oneida Co., NY] was married to Norwood C. Oper of Rome [Oneida Co., NY], Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941 at 3 p.m. at the bride's home, Rev. Wm. A. Eddy of Clayton, officating.  They were attended by Dora Youngs of Utica, and Norman Oper, of Ava, twin brother of the groom. After a wedding trip South they will reside in Boonville.  Friends of the bride in South New Berlin extend best wishes.

Brookins - Prindle

Chenango Telegraph, November 6, 1942

Miss Gladys Prindle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield J. Prindle of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and William Brookins, son of Police Chief Lelan Brookins, were married at Norfolk, Va., October 22.  Mr. Brookins is stationed at the naval operating base at Norfolk.  Announcement of the wedding was made Saturday by parents of the bride.

Squires - Shoales

Married November 4, 1939, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Lillian A. Shoales of 26 State street and Ray Squires of Norwich R.D. were united in marriage in Emmanuel Episcopal church at 7 o'clock Saturday night by Rev. L.S. Charters. A small company of friends witnessed the ceremony.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Follett of Preston.  Mr. and Mrs. Squires will reside at 26 State street.

Noon - Mulligan

Married August 16, 1938, Norwich, NY

Tuesday morning at nine o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Margaret M. Mulligan, daughter of Joseph P. Mulligan of Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and James P. Noon, son of Mrs. P.T. Noon of 125 Grove Place, Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  The ceremony, which took place in St. Paul's church in this city, was performed by the Rev. Charles A. Coveney.  Miss Mary A. Mulligan of Oneonta was bridesmaid, while Richard P. Noon of Utica was best man.  John Noon of Utica was best man.  John J. Mulligan of Norwich and Ernest Zech of Utica served as ushers.  The bride was attired in white mousseline de sole, with a shoulder length veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses and Easter lilies. The bridesmaid's gown was of aqua mousseline de sole with matching hat.  She carried a bouquet of Talisman roses.  A buffet breakfast and reception for 70 guests was held at the home of the bride.  Out-of-town guests were present from Utica, Syracuse, Clinton, Scotia, Rochester, Sherburne, Hamilton and Waterville.  Pre-nuptial parties for the bride included a variety shower by Mrs. Jerry Collins and Miss Kathleen Ganley of this city, a dinner by Mrs. joseph Fitzpatrick of Hamilton, and dinners by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Callery, Mrs. P. T. Noon and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zech of Utica.  The church and Mulligan home were decorated with white gladiolas.  The bride was given in marriage by her father, Joseph P. Mulligan.  The bride is a graduate of the New York State College for Teachers and has until recently been a member of the Sherburne high school faculty. The groom is a graduate of Utica Free Academy and attended Utica Collegiate Center.  He is Mohawk Valley manager for the central New York Hospital Service Corporation. The groom was entertained at a party by his associates of this corproation.  Following a wedding trip thru the New England states, the couple will be at home to their friends at 27 North Ann street in Little Falls.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, March 23, 1859

HILL - GROSS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. James W. Capen, John F. Hill, Esq., to Miss Mary A. Gross, all of this village.

THOMPSON - REED:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 2d at the residence of -?- Esq. by the Rev. R.S. Williams, Geo. Thompson, of Plymouth to Mrs, Mary A. Reed of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

STEERE - SPAFFORD:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], the 7th inst., by Rev. J. M-?-, Thomas P. Steere of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Spafford of Pittsfield.

CHAMPLIN - MILLER[?]:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 1st, by Rev. Lew Lawton, G.E. Champlin of Iowa to Miss Amanda Miller [?], of Lincklaen.

BYYAN - PULTR:  In Morris [Otsego Co., NY], March 6, by Rev. C. Starr Bailey, Nathaniel Bryan to Miss Esther Ann Pultr, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, September 4, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Daniel Barber of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah M. Maston, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. Morris C. Thompson, to Miss Janet Evans, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Deansville, Oneida Co., on the 25th inst., by Rev. W.H. Moffett, Mr. J.H. Yale, Publisher of the Waterville Times, and Miss Cordelia J. Root, both of Marshall [Oneida Co., NY].

In Carmansville, on the 23d ult. by Rev. W. V. Garner, William Marvin to Miss Adelia Holdrich, both of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Willett [Cortland Co., NY], July 29th by Rev. G.E. Flint, Marcus R. Horton, to Miss Elsie E. Marvin, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Ilyria, Ohio, on the 9th ult. by Rev. W. B. Disbro, Mr. A.A. McDonald, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Lockwood of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].