Obituaries (December 17)

Henrietta Sargent

South New Berlin Bee, January 3, 1914

White Store:  Mrs. Fred Shampang received the sad news of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Henrietta Sargent, of  Morris [Otsego Co., NY].  Her death occurred Dec. 22.  Just eight years ago Dec. 28 Mr. Sargent died, near Morris. Deceased was 74 years old Sept. 22.  She is survived by seven children, thirteen great-grandchildren, also half sisters, Mrs. John Light of Morris, Mrs. John Brownson, Mrs. Frank Wightman, Mrs. Chas. Gibson.  Funeral was held from her daughter's home in Morris, Wednesday.  Burial in the Morris cemetery.

Ettie Pickles

South New Berlin Bee, January 3, 1914

Mrs. Ettie Pickles, wife of Henry Pickles, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of the Sampson brothers, in the Wheeler district, east hill, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31, 1913, aged 55 years.  She came there a few days previous to her death, on account of poor health. She is survived by a husband, two sons, two sisters and two brothers.  Funeral will occur on Friday, and the body will be placed in the vault at Norwich.

George H. Campbell

Died May 8, 1939, Dunedin, FL

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  News has been received here of the death of George H. Campbell, 77, in Florida, Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock following a short illness.  Mr. Campbell was spending the winter and spring in the south.  A former Chenango County supervisor and a widely known farmer, news of his passing is a shock to many friends. The body will be brought to Sherburne where funeral services will be held Saturday.

Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, FL, May 9, 1939

Clearwater:  George H. Campbell, 77, winter visitor from Sherburne, N.Y., died at a Dunedin hospital at 4 p.m. yesterday after a short illness.  This was his fifth winter in Clearwater.  He was a member of the local shuffleboard club. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marion Campbell, and one cousin, Frank Rutherford, Dunedin.  Funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at Moss chapel in Clearwater.  The body will be sent to Sherburne for burial on Saturday.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 16, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst., of apoplexy, Mr. John B. Wheeler, aged 55 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31t ult., Emma [Rood], youngest daughter of Calvin and Electa Rood, aged 1 year and 3 days.

Chenango American, April 10, 1862

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Helon [Rood], daughter of Henry H. and lovina Rood, aged 19 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Emma V. [Parker] daugher of Mrs. Sally M. Parker, aged 16 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Lilly L. [Tyler], only daughter and youngest child of Orville and Sarah Tyler, aged 5 years, 6 months and 15 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], residence in Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Samuel May Phetteplace, aged 22 years.

At the residence of her brother-in-law, Levi Shepard, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Catharine M. Williams, aged 45 years, 5 months and 19 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., after a brief illness, Mr. Isaac Crosby, aged 25 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., Mary C. [Kenyon], daughter of Lewis and Clara Kenyon, aged 1 year and 6 months.

In Truxton, Cortland Co., on the 31st ult, Dr. John Miller, aged about 90 years.

In Washington City, on the 23d ult, Caroline Augusta [McKim], eldest child of Dr. S.A.H. and Caroline McKim, aged 6 years.

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mary E. [Marvin], wife of Alonzo Marvin, aged 22 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 8th isn't., Mary [Corbin], youngest daughter of John Corbin, aged about 14 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. John M. Gurnsey, aged 57 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Geo. T., [Randall], son of Stephen and Sophia Randall, aged 13 months.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 6th, Mrs. Clarissa [Hyde], widow of Thomas Hyde, aged 62 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., of paralysis, Sophia P. [Cox], wife of S.H. Cox, aged 57 years.

Letter from 27th Regiment - September 1862

Letter from Norman P. Brown of the 27th Regiment

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

Head Quarters Slocum's Division
Barkersvile, MD, Sept. 29, 1862

Eds. American:  Thinking yourselves and our friends would like to hear from the 27th Regiment, I drop you a few lines. After marching and fighting through Virginia, we embarked at Newport News on board the steamer John Brooks (about the 21st of August) bound for Aquia Creek, which place we reached on the morning of the 24th of Aug., where we were ordered to proceed to Alexandria, where we arrived at 3 P.M. same day.  After laying there a day or two we started for Centreville, and on the 30th arrived on the field of battle, a little too late for fighting, but in time to prevent stragglers from leaving the front, where they were very much needed; and on the 31st we took the front and remained there all day and night. On the morning of Sept. 1st we fell back in good order to Centreville, and from there back to Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, where we remained for a few days, when we left for Poolsville Maryland, where the enemy were said to be in large force.

After we started for Poolsville, the rebels had changed their position farther to the right, which of course changed our movements, which were to march to the right of Poolsville and follow up the enemy, which we did, until we engaged them on Sunday the 14th ult (At Crampton Gap near Burketsville) where one of the most severe battles of this war was fought. The enemy had a very strong position on the Mountain with plenty of Artillery.  Our, (Gen. Slocum's) division, charged up a very steep and craggy Mountain side, and after about three hours severe fighting, succeeded in completely routing them from their position, and drove them over the Mountain, capturing a large number of prisoners, and several pieces of artillery. This brilliant affair, charging up such a hill, and fighting at such a disadvantage against superior numbers, without the assistance of Artillery or Cavalry, has made for Gen. Slocum's Division a name long to be remembered.  The portion of this Division which was in the heaviest part of the engagement was the 2d Brigade consisting of the 27th and 16th N.Y. Volunteers, 5th Maine and 96th Penn., Regiments. This Brigade was commanded by Col. Joseph J. Bartlett, of the 27th N.Y., acting Brigadier General, whose brave and gallant conduct won him the highest esteem and praise of both officers and men. The gallant 27th was the first on the field, being deployed as skirmishers and supported by the balance of the Brigade, together with Gen. Newton's, and the Jersey Brigades (who did nobly, and whose loss was considerable) and succeeded as I said before, in routing and driving the enemy.  Night then set in and closed the scene of that day's bloody work.  The 27th went into the fight in good order, and have added another to their many brave deeds, and old Broome may well be proud of the 27th, as no troops could have behaved better; many of them fell on the field, and many more are wounded.  I am not able to give you a correct list at this time, of the killed and wounded of the several Regiments, as our wounded were taken to different Hospitals, and it is impossible to find them at present; but I learn that the loss of the Division in 514, but what proportion to each Brigade I cannot say.

On Wednesday morning, (17th) after a rest of two days, at 7 o'clock, we formed in line, and marched on to the extreme right of the battle field, where we were held as a reserve and did not get into the fight. We remained in that position until Friday morning, when we started in pursuit of the retreating enemy, who was flying before us towards the river. They threw away their arms, spiked their guns, and swam the river, and are now entirely out of Maryland.  In passing over the battle field of the 17th, a terrible sight met one's gaze.  Heaps upon heaps of dead rebels (though many had been buried) and men busy in carrying off the wounded.  Our loss at that battle was very heavy, but the enemy's loss much have been much larger.  I have not heard any estimate made of their loss, but have heard that 14,000 would cover the loss of the Union Army. All has been quiet for the past week.  What we are to do, or where we are going when we again move, is yet unknown. Rumor says we go to Hagerstown from here.  But all are willing to wait and trust "Little Mc" to make his arrangements for us.

Yours &c,  Norman P. Brown

http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_cramptons_gap.html

Marriages (December 16)

Hamm - Mundy

Norwich Sun, August 6, 1932

At seventy-thirty o'clock Saturday morning, August 6, Miss Morna Alice Mundey and F. Rowland Hamm, both of this city, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Mundey of Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], by the Rev. William W. Sullivan, pastor of the Smyrna Baptist church. The bride, attractively gowned in powder blue crepe, carried an arm bouquet of yellow snapdragons. The ceremony was performed before an altar of evergreens banked with baskets of white and yellow flowers.  Immediately after the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served, following which Mr. and Mrs. Hamm left for a motor trip through western New York. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamm of Woods Corners, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Jaquay of Columbus, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Howard and Miss Harriet A. Howard of Smyrna.  Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Hamm will reside at 54 Cortland street, Norwich.

Phetteplace - Bennett

Married June 19, 1941, Norwich, NY

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennett of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was the scene of an attractive wedding Thursday night, June 19 at 9 o'clock when their daughter, Miss Norma Bennett was united in marriage with Richard Phetteplace, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Phetteplace of Norwich.  The marriage was solemnized by Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church.  During the service John Thompson sang "Oh Promise Me."  His accompanist was Mrs. Alta Backus who also played the traditional wedding marches.  Mrs. Backus and Mr. Thompson are cousins of the bride.  Coming down a circular stairway, the bride was met by her father who gave her in marriage. The wedding ceremony took place under an archway in the Bennett home, attractive with ferns, mountain laurel and pink and white peonies.  Old fashioned fireplaces in the spacious dining and living rooms were banked with the same kind of flowers.  The bride was attended by Miss Gertrude Phetteplace as maid of honor with Miss Margaret Neish and Miss Wilma Brown as bridesmaids. Serving the groom as best man was Roland Haughtatling with Donald Phetteplace and Leon Aldrich as ushers. The bride was lovely in a gown of white silk embroidered marquisette with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and bouffant skirt. She carried an arm bouquet of pink rosebuds showered with blue forget-me-nots and white fever fern. She wore a tiara of the same flowers.  Her only jewelry was a strand of pearls and a small gold pink borrowed from her maid of honor.  Miss Phetteplace, maid of honor wore a dress of aqua silk brocade. she carried an interesting arm bouquet of pink and white peonies showered with Sweet William and mountain laurel.  Miss Neish was dressed in blue lace and net while the gown of Miss Brown, the other bridesmaid, was of yellow organdy. They carried bouquets of mountain laurel, pink and white Sweet William and white peonies. The mother of the bride chose a navy sheer dress with white accessories.  Her corsage was of white roses. The mother of the groom was dressed in green sheer.  Her corsage was made of tea roses.  following the wedding ceremony a reception was held with 50 relatives and friends of the couple attending. Following their wedding trip to Ogdensburg, Canada and the Thousand Islands, Mr. and Mrs. Phetteplace will reside in their newly furnished apartment on the East River road.

Six Couples Are Guests of Honor at Reception

December 1942

Six couples who have observed their golden wedding anniversary were guests of honor Wednesday  night at an informal reception complimenting them at the Broad Street Methodist church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  In the group were Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Weeden, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Colegrove, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Halbert and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Steward.  All are members of that church.  Headed by the pastor and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. W. Gray Jones who were facetiously congratulated on their anniversary, all of the couples who have been married more than 50 years appeared in the receiving line.  Program of the evening included selections by Mrs. Halbert, Elmer Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rounds and Mrs. Eugene Kirkby. Appropriate remarks to the occasion were pronounced by the pastor, Dr. Jones, in his address.  Refreshments were served, Mrs. L.F. Hotchkin, Mrs. W. Gray Jones, Mrs. Lynn Peterson and Mrs. Sumner Benington poured. The delightful and unusual event was under the auspices of the Woman's Society of the Methodist church of which Mrs. Stewart is president.  In behalf of the honored guests Mr. Aldrich voiced thanks and appreciation to the Woman's Society for the well appointed affair.  Mrs. Kirkby who arranged the program for the reception played the bridal march as each of the six brides went to the serving table and cut a large bridal cake.  Materials from the dresses the brides wore at their weddings were on display.  Each of the brides received a corsage. Pictures were taken of the group.

Benedict - Holcomb

South New Berlin Bee, January 3, 1914

A pretty home wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Holcomb at Tunnell [Broome Co., NY] on Thursday of last week, when their daughter, Hazel M. [Holcomb] was united in marriage to Archie W. Benedict of Port Crane [Broome Co., NY]. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.H. Patterson of Vestal Center.  Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present.  Mr. and Mrs. Benedict will be at home to their friends, in Port Crane after January 1st.  -- Afton Enterprise.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, October 2, 1862

In New York, on the 16th ult., by Rev. Dr. Tyng, Hon. Adsburn Birdsall of Binghamton, to Eliza R. Montgomery, daughter of A.G. Montgomery, Esq., of New York.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], Mr. Jerome Harvey, of Potter county, Pa., to Miss Cyntha M. Green.

At the Exchange Hotel, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 13th ult., by Rev. Arthur T. Pierson, Mr. Rufus J. Cornish, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Mary J. Eastwood, of the same place.

At the Rogers House, Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Mr. Charles B. Wylie to Miss Ellen Cornish, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 15)

Louisa Eliza (Laduo/Ladne) Phetteplace

Died October 24, 1912, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. John Phetteplace died at her home on Genesee street in this village Thursday, October 24, 1912, aged 67 years, 5 months, 26 days.  She had been ill for about a year with arteriosclerosis.  Her maiden name was Louisa Eliza Laduo [sic] and was born at Dover, Dutchess county, a daughter of Alfred Ladue and Esther Cooper, his wife.  Most of her life had been passed in this county, at Norwich and for the past ten or twelve years in this town.  It was at Norwich on Nov. 24, 1870 that she was married to Mr. Phetteplace, who survives her, with three children, Mrs. Josephine Hollenbeck of Kenwood, Arthur Phettepalce of Norwich, and Mrs. Ida Smith of this village. She was a good wife and kind mother, quiet and contented in her home life, and intensely interested in the welfare of her family.--Gazette

Sarah I. Philley

Chenango Telegraph, April 25, 1941

The death of Sarah I. Philley, widow of William H. Philley, occurred at 1:20 Thursday afternoon at the home of her son, Fred T. Philley, 30 Division street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], following an extended period of ill health.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah I. Philley was held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating.  Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Acting as bearers were Ivan Harrison, Wilson Harrison, Raymond Smith, Myron Dennison, Ward Shapley and Ira Watson, all nephews of the deceased.

Lettie Phillips

Died April 6, 1927, New Berlin, NY

Lettie Phillips, youngest daughter of Harris Phillips and Caroline Bowdish Phillips passed away at her home in this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY] April 6, 1927, after an illness of only ten days duration.  Lettie Phillips was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] January 22, 1864 and her entire life had been spent in this vicinity.  She was quiet and unassuming in her life and very devoted to the loved ones of her family circle. She was always a faithful attendant of the Baptist church and interested in its activities.  Miss Philips was held in high esteem by all who knew her and had many friends. She is survived by one sister, Estella Phillips, to whom the sympathy of all their friends goes out.  Funeral services were held at the home, Saturday, April 9th, Rev. M.R. Weaver officiating.  He spoke words of helpfulness and consolation from the text, "And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels."  Malachi 3:17.

Ralph Pickens

Died November 20, 1935, Morris, NY

Ralph Pickens, who resided above Morris near Pickens' pond, died at the family home Wednesday evening, November 20, 1935, at 6:30 o'clock from the effects of pneumonia.  Ralph Pickens, oldest son of Albert and May (Youmans) Pickens, was born in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] September 29, 1903.  Being unqualified for the actual duties of life, he always remained at home, where he was tenderly cared for by his parents, brothers and sisters, by whom he will be greatly missed.  He contracted a severe cold, which terminated in pneumonia.  Immediate surviving relatives are the parents; six brothers, Earl, Walter, Harold, Harry, James and Kenneth Pickens; and two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Foote and Mrs. Robert Stafford, all of whom reside in Morris.  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. F.G. Leonard of the Universalist church, were held at the family home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment was in the new part of Hillington cemetery.

Adelia Adelaide (Sergeant) Sage Pike

Died November 10, 1926, Morris, NY

Mrs. Adelia Sage Pike died at her home on East Side in this village Nov. 10, 1926. She was nearly 88 years of age.  Although she had not been very strong for a year past, she has been comfortably well up to Wednesday, Oct. 27 when she was confined to her bed.  It was thought she would soon recover, but she slowly failed in strength and passed away very quietly at 12:30 Wednesday morning.  She leaves four children, Adolphus Sage of N.Y. City, Mrs. Jane Camp of this place, Mrs. Gertrude Gibson of Norwich, N.Y., and Mrs. Lottie Pike of Los Angeles, Call.  In addition to these she leaves eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church Friday at 2 p.m., Nov. 12.  Interment will be in the family lot in Riverside cemetery.  Adelia Adelaid Sergeant was born April 4, 1839 on the farm on the west side of the Unadilla river opposite the Bailey flats. The old house, now long since gone to decay, stood in the clump of maple trees now seen on the west side of the road where the highway crosses the RR track. She was the daughter of Hiram Sergeant and his wife, Myranda, daughter of Charles Bailey.

Hiram Sergeant was a son of Samuel [Sergeant] who with his brother Thomas came from Boston about 1798 and became pioneer settlers in the valley. Thomas settled on the farm now owned by Linn Camp [in 1926] and this farm has been in possession of some descendant of the Sergeant family ever since.  Samuel came here a single man and went to work for Enoch Marvin, a pioneer in the valley.  Marvin then occupied the farm referred to above as the birthplace of Adelia Sergeant.  Later, Samuel Sergeant married Marvin's daughter Catherine [Marvin] and bought the old homestead and lived and died there, leaving the farm to his son Hiram.  In 1849, when Adelia was ten years old, her mother died and the home was broken up. Adelia went to live with her aunt Rhoda Sergeant, wife of Stephen Bailey Sr., and during the next four years was permitted to go to school which, with two years schooling before this time, constituted the sum of her formal education.  When Adelia was fourteen she went out to earn her own living and worked in the homes of neighboring farmers for seventy-five cents per week.  Later on she received a little more for her services, the highest wages being $1.50 per week the year she was eighteen years old. The writer has heard her tell of the frugality and economy with which she provided the silk dress and flower-trimmed bonnet for her wedding in the autumn of 1858.  In 1857 she united with the Baptist church of this place and has remained a steadfast and faithful member for the seventy eventful years that have intervened.

She was married to Gilbert S. Sage Nov. 17, 1858.  She was 19 and Gilbert 22.  They bought the farm on which Linn Camp now resides and there her family of six children were born.  Gilbert died in 1871 and Adelia with her children came to the home of Gilbert's mother, Deborah Holmes Sage in the house where she has lived with her daughter Jane Camp for many years.  In 1892, her children all having married and left home, she was married to Ensign M. Pike of Norwich who resided with her in the old home here until his recent death.

Adelia Sergeant Sage Pike has lived nearly ninety years in this community. She has seen it develop from its original log cabins and timbered hills to comfortable modern homes and cultivated farms. She has lived through two great wars in which her own loved ones, with those of her neighbors, gave their lives for their country . She has brought up a family no one of which has ever heard from her lips a harsh work, or a word of scolding or ill temper.  Left a widow at thirty-two, young and beautiful, she refused known advantageous overtures of marriage and sacrificed the most precious years of her life to her children. When her children were in school she took the deepest interest in their studies. With only the simplest elements of a common school education at her command she studied grammar with her children at home and surpassed all of them in the mastery of that subject.  In the same way she gained a good knowledge of geography and history and of much in the fields of literature and the fine arts. She was especially fond of poetry and during the last thirty years of her life had made an almost endless collection of choice poems which she arranged from year to year in neat scrap book form. She was fond of music and taught all of her little ones to sing before they were seven years of age as she said her mother had taught her before. The writer can hardly be blamed for calling her an uncommon mother and a remarkable woman for he owes about all that has been worth while in his life to the inspiration of that mother.  It is difficult to say how much one owes in life to one's ancestors.  But it is generally conceded that distinguished ancestors give more promise to future generations than Hotentot ancestors could do. Adelia Adelaid Sergeant had a long line of noteworthy ancestors.  More than a dozen distinguished ministers, two governors of states and a large number of magistrates and other civil officials graced her family tree. Through her grandmother Catherine Marvin she is credited with a recorded line of ancestry in Europe running back for more than a thousand years and through her great grandmother Tracey, she finds authoritative records tracing her lineage direct to Edward the first of England, to Henry II of France and to one of the middle age Emperors of Austria. But it was not the royal blood of kings but the royal blood of worth that ran strongest in her veins.    S.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 2, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Lester Grosvenor [Reynolds], infant son of John C. and Catharine W. Reynolds, aged 7 months.

At the residence of S.S. Breed, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult., suddenly, Miss Patty Randall, aged 91.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Thomas Francis [Milner], twin son of Thomas and Charlotte Milner, aged 10 months.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult., by falling from a ladder, Mr. Joe Slater, aged 72 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Frances S. [Freeman], son of Simon and Phebe Freeman, aged 29 yrs.

Letter from Dr. H.H. Beecher - Civil War Surgeon - October 1862

Extract from a Letter  From Surgeon Beecher

Death of Dr. C.C. Willard

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

Dr. H.H. Beecher, Assistant Surgeon of the 114th Regiment, writes an interesting letter to the Chenango Union in alluding to his passage through Greene [Chenango Co., NY] upon his way to join his Regiment, he used the following remarks in regard to the death of Dr. C.C. Willard:

"I cannot refrain from alluding to a scene or event I witnessed in this place, the like of which I hope I may never see again.  While Dr. Augustus Willard and myself were examining a recruit at the Chenango House, a messenger came rushing up the stairs with the intelligence that his son, Dr. C.C. Willard, was worse, and they were afraid he was dying. We hurried to his dwelling--sad to relate, only in time to see him die.  he was cold and pulseless--a struggle or two, and all was over.

"The Doctor had been complaining for a number of weeks, but up to and on the day of his death, he attended to his business, having rode a distance of several miles.  He left his office for his residence as late as six o'clock and some time after this requested his father--which must have been about the last words he spoke--to visit his patients for the night, as he did not feel able to do so himself.  from the suddenness and manner of his decease, I suspect there was some lurking organic disease.

"Dr. Willard was one of the rising members of the profession, and possessed domestic and social qualities which greatly endeared him to his family and a large circle of friends.  How suddenly, in the fullness of manhood and in the pride of his strength, he has been stricken down!

"It is not necessary to go to the field of battle, and face the cannon's mouth, or be exposed to shot and shell, to learn of the frailty of man, or witness the sudden and eternal separation, by death of the loved and cherished ones of earth.  No position or situation in life, at home or abroad, can afford an immunity or shield us from the attack of this destroyer.  How strong soever and confident we may be today, om the morrow of us it may be said that we too are gone.

"But I have not the heart to write the moral of this sad event--indeed, it teaches its own lesson--nor is this the time and place to eulogize the dead.  The records of the Society of which he was an honored member and an efficient officer, and the grateful remembrance of the community in which he lived, and which loved him so well, will, I desist not, do ample justice to his memory and his worth."

Letter from NY 114th Infantry - September 1862

Letter from the 114th Regiment

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

Headquarters 114th Reg., N.Y.S.V.
Camp Belger, Sept. 28, 1862

Eds Chenango American:  Pursuant to agreement I now send you a few lines.  It is easy to promise to write but very hard while in camp to fulfill.  We are busy from morning to night.  at 5:30 A.M., the reveille; at 6:12 A.M., breakfast; surgeons call 7:30 A.M.; guard mounting, 8:12 A.M.; forenoon drill from 9:12 to 11 A.M.; dinner, 12 M.; drill again from 1:12 to 3 P.M.; dress parade, 4:12 P.M.; retreat, 6 P.M.; tattoo, 8 P.M.; taper, (extinguishing lights) 9 P.M.  Thus you see we are kept busy.

You have seen photographs of Camp Belger.  It is a beautiful place--Baltimore and the bay are in full view from the camp.  The city cars run to within thirty rods of the camp.  the camp is laid out with as much regard to angles, as the "city of Brotherly love," and is kept as scrupulously clean.  There are many fine old oaks on the ground that furnish a most desirable shade.  I have a tree close to my tent on the right and one directly in front. The latter is called the Post Office. The camp at night presents a picturesque appearance.

There is not a better camp in the State.  Our Regiment is in high repute here--it is said by good military men that it is the finest looking Regiment in the service.

I have slept upon the floor ever since I have been here--it comes rather hard, especially for the lean kind of men.  Our bread, pork and coffee is good, but the beef is tough.  The corned beef, by the boys, is called "salt horse."  We have potatoes once a day, beans twice a week, and rice and hominy occasionally.  I have never had better bread.  No one that is well need go hungry.

The 116th New York is just back of us in camp--just across one lot.  It does not compare at all with ours.  Friday night last a man tried to run the guard, and for his temerity had a bayonet run through him, killing him instantly. The guardsman was yesterday promoted.  Lieut. Dannfly[?] of Co. E, is the officer of the guard today and about 4 P.M. although Sunday, a man of Co. K talked back and made some threats, upon which the lieutenant knocked him down and ordered a Corporal to bind him and put him in the guard house.

J.C.S. of Greene, makes a bully Corporal--a few nights ago he was Corporal of the guard when a Lieutenant of the Regiment being a little excited from frequent libations of Baltimore whiskey put on airs. The little Corporal promptly unarmed him....

A few days since I was introduced to Sergt. Riley of the 8th -?- Cavalry.  He had just returned from the great battle near Harper's Ferry, wounded in the knee slightly.  He goes by the name of the "infant."  He is 6 feet 6 inches, not at all inclined to fat, and weights 230--four of Uncle Sam's horses have yielded to his weight and have gone the way of all horses.  Last Wednesday he was standing upon the docks witnessing the embarkation of some rebel prisoners for Fort Delaware, when a Baltimorian crowded up and cheered them. The crowd cried, "put him in the river."  Man turned to flee, but the "infant" caught him and with one swing threw him ten feet from the dock into the drink, and then offered to lick the man that attempted to help him out.  No one tried it and the disciple of Jeff Davis, departed this life in tears. Baltimore is full of traitors--fear is all that keeps the city quiet. A few days since I was at the Relay House, and while there about 300 rebel prisoners were brought in from the battle fields.

I have read the newspaper accounts and have thought them highly colored, but I am forced to admit that they look full as badly as any representations I have seen.  Not a man had a full uniform, some were barefooted, some stocking footed, some had nothing but drawers.  They were dirty, ragged and lousy--such a Godforsaken looking set of men you never set eyes upon.

We don't know as much here of the movements of the army as you do at Greene.

When we shall move from here no one knows--probably not soon.  Our Regiment may all be required for guard at different places.  Last Wednesday eleven men were taken from each company to guard a hospital in the city. The next day all of Co. I, were taken about 8 miles from the city to guard a bridge. Today the 1st Lieut of Co. H has been ordered to take 50 men several miles off to another hospital.  Co F has been ordered to Prince, George county, md., to assist the enrolling officer in the draft. Thus you see Gen. Wool is day by day detailing us for guard duty in different places. When we shall be called together again as a Regiment, no one can tell.

There are many things whereof I might write pertaining to the Regiment and matters and things about here, but I have not the time. Quite a number of Chenango men have visited us, and among others E.G. Kinney and L.R. Hitchcock, of Greene.  Hitchcock had quite a notion to stay.  Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain.

Very truly yours,   Steel Pen

Obituaries (December 13)

Paul PerLee

Died April 20, 1930, North Norwich, NY

Former Supervisor Paul PerLee of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] died at his home in that place Sunday afternoon at 3:15, aged about 70 years.  His death followed an illness of three months.  Mr. PerLee served his town as supervisor for nine years and made a splendid town official.  He was serving his town as assessor at the time of his demise, having been elected last November.  The deceased is survived by his wife and a brother, Henry PerLee of North Norwich.  Private funeral services will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in the North Norwich cemetery.  Friends are asked to omit flowers.

William H. Perry

Died January 17, 1938, Sidney, NY

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Masonic rites will be held Wednesday night for William H. Perry, 65, former Sidney mayor, who died Monday shortly, after shoveling the snow off his sidewalk.  The Masonic services will be at the home where the members of the Sidney Lodge will march in a body at 7 o'clock. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home with Rev. William E. Elwood officiating.  Burial will be in Prospect hills cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Mr. Perry, an expressman, served three terms as mayor of this village, being succeeded by Mayor William W. Bates on April 1, 1937.  He had served as master of the Sidney Masonic lodge three times and was past high priest of the Unadilla Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.  In 1929 he was district deputy grand master of Masons. 

Mr. Perry was twice married, first to Miss Kitty Hibbard of Cooperstown.  Later he was married to Miss Ella Stoller of Johnstown, who survives him.  Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mary Perry of Cooperstown, a sister, Mrs. Lynn Collins of Oneonta, a niece, Mrs. Doris Squires of Schenectady, an aunt, Mrs. Emma Richard of Cooperstown and an uncle, John Pickens of Middlefield,   Howard Murdock of Hartwick and Claude Richard of Cooperstown are cousins. 

Floyd R. Phetteplace

Died February 19, 1940, Norwich, NY

Floyd R. Phetteplace, 55, died at 1 Turner street about 5:10 Monday afternoon after a long illness.  Mr. Phetteplace was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 22, 1889.  He was a veteran of the World War.  There survive his wife, and father, Orson Phetteplace of Manlius; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Cleveland of Norwich and Mrs. Clinton Button of Sherburne, also several nephews and nieces.  Private funeral services are to be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe officiating.  Friends are asked to omit flowers. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Floyd R. Phetteplace, who died at 1 Turner street Monday afternoon, is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Phetteplace of South Broad street [Norwich, NY], as well as the survivors mentioned in Tuesday night's obituary.  

Jennie B. Hawley

Died May 7, 1924, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Burt Hawley died at her home on the South New Berlin road Wednesday morning, following a long illness.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and three children, Raymond, Clara and Ralph, of Norwich and one granddaughter, Virginia Hawley; also four sisters and one brother and several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home, the Rev. Palmer officiating and burial was made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  The floral tributes were large and beautiful.

Garry Kimball Phetteplace

Died December 14, 1939, North Norwich, NY

Following a lengthy period of ill health, the death of Garry Kimball Phetteplace occurred early Thursday night at his home in King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY].  A World War veteran, Mr. Phetteplace was born September 5, 1897.  He was a successful farmer and his passing is a loss to his community and brings sorrow to many friends.  he was a member of Norwich Post 189 of the American Legion.  Besides his wife, Bessie Follett Phetteplace, two children survive, Edward and Marion Phetteplace.  Other immediate survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Phetteplace of Norwich and his father, Orson Phetteplace, who resides in Manlius; also a brother, Floyd, of Norwich and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Cleveland of Norwich and Mrs. Bertha Button of Sherburne.  Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese Funeral Home. Rev. George B. Callender, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church will officiate. burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Jesse D. Phetteplace

Died August 24, 1940, Norwich, NY

Jesse D. Phetteplace died Saturday at 11 a.m., at his farm home in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness.  He was born in the same house in which he died October 22, 1863, and had been a lifelong resident in that part of Norwich.  He is survived by his wife, Mary A Hotaling Phetteplace; a son, Paul of this village; a daughter, Mrs. Edrena Magee of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren; a brother, Dennis, of Cincinnatus; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Edmonds and Mrs. Ceruah Grant, both of Norwich, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was largely attended from the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.H. Skinner officiating, with burial in the cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Rufus Wells, Frank Jones, Melvin Curnalia, Clayton Sisson and Merton Winsor.

Marriages (December 12)

Phelps - Brookins

Chenango Telegraph, August 4, 1942

At a quiet wedding in Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Miss Gertrude A Brookins of 8 Northrup avenue, daughter of Nelson H. Brookins of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage with Lieutenant Theodore B. Phelps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Phelps of 10 Maple street, Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel church, performed the ceremony.  The attendants were Miss Helen M. Wilcox of 8 Northrup avenue and Lewis W. Phelps of 6 Terrace street, brother of the bridegroom.  Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left for a wedding trip to Bridgeport, Conn. After returning to Norwich for a few days, they will go to Jackson, Tenn., where lieutenant Phelps is stationed with the quartermaster corps of the U.S. army.

Lowe - Clark

Chenango Telegraph, August 4, 1942

The marriage of Miss Mary C. Clark, granddaughter of Mrs. Miller of Hayes street, to Vincent Lowe of Brooklyn, occurred Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Rectory Washington, D.C.  The U.S.N. chaplain officiated at the ceremony.  Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brooks of Washington D.C.  Mr. and Mrs. Lowe are at present residing at 3315, 12th street, S.E. Washington, D.C.

Haynes - Peeler

Married June 30, 1938, Norwich, NY

At St. Paul's rectory [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 8:45 Thursday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth M. Peeler, daughter of Mrs. Earl Peeler, of Cleveland, O., and Levi G. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Haynes. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Conseney. Attending the couple were the bride's sister, Miss Ruth Peeler and Warren Dayton, of Delhi, N.Y.  Following the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a wedding breakfast at Mrs. G.W Elliott's tea room.  Mr. and Mrs. Haynes left for a trip through the New England States and White Mountains. They will be at home upon their return at 77 Sheldon street, Norwich.

Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Payne, 50th Anniversary

South New Berlin Bee, June 14, 1940

The Editor of the South New Berlin Bee and wife celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, June 11.  They were assisted in doing so by their friends who planned and carried out a very successful party at the Methodist Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. Payne had been members for nearly forty years.  It was an informal affair, no invitations were issued and everyone was free to come, and did they come.  Every available seat in the little church being occupied and all seemed in a happy frame of mind.  The church was very prettily decorated with flowers by a committee selected for the occasion and they did their job well.  When the friends had nearly all arrived and were seated, at about eight o'clock the "bride and groom" made their appearance.  They were ushered to seats inside the altar rail at the front of the church They were assisted in receiving by Rev. and Mrs. Clinton Skinner.  Rev. Skinner made some interesting and timely remarks, followed by the groom who then commanded the bride to say a few words.  One of the happy features of the occasion was the presentation of a golden colored box, which upon opening was found to contain about $40.  Other gifts was a box of beautiful gladiolas and some beautiful roses.  Punch and cookies were served.  Thus ended one of the brightest happenings in the lives of your humble servants, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Payne.   Mrs. F.L. Matterosn, our neighbor across the road, composed some poetry which she read and which is being published in connection with this article:

Our Printer Thru the Window

The proud little printer stands in front of the mirror.

He brushes his hair, and cocks up one ear.

Then starting for home, he puts the key in the door,

Turns around, goes back, and looks once more;

Our worthy little printer comes striding down the street.

The dear little fellow always looks just so neat.

With a double quick step, he gets to his duty,

And as I see him thru the window,

He certainly is a beauty.

He works away diligently from morn till night

To make our "South New Berlin Bee turn out just right.

There is one thing certain that can be seen very plain.

That there's quite a lot of credit coming to Editor Payne.

Inasmuch as the Mrs. knows this better than the rest,

let's have her share the credit for coming thru the best;

For fifty years of patience is a long time to go,

And she deserves great honor as we all here do know.

Now, to you both together,

I sincerely wish my best.

And may your life-long pleasure be pure happiness

We are the reciients of many anniversary cards containing beautiful expressions.  Mr. and Mrs. Payne were married at a farm home about three miles south of Edmeston village, June 11, 1890, by Rev. Stephen H. Wood.  There was one person, a cousin, Frank E. Payne, present at the anniversary party Tuesday night, who attended the wedding fifty years ago.

Obituaries (December 11)

Albert K. Peet

Died July 22, 1939, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Albert K. Peet died Saturday, July 22, 1939, of a heart attack.  He had been ill since Monday.  He was born in Edmeston, June 3, 1858, a son of Silas and Louisa Rubey Peet.  He was the last of his family.  He was twice married, first to Miss Ella Dickson of South New Berlin, who died in 1925.  He married Miss Alice Webster of Burlington in 1928.  She survives with one son, Renwic, of Syracuse, and four grandchildren. A son, Glenn, died in March, 1938.  Mr. Peet had always lived in Edmeston and in the vicinity of South New Berlin.  He was a meat dealer and conducted the Central Market in Edmeston until 1921.  He attended the Baptist church and was an active member.  Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o'clock from his late home, Rev. Daniel Harold Dunbar officiating.  Burial was made in Edmeston Union cemetery.

George Hickox

Died July 21, 1939, Preston, NY

George Hickox, aged 80, died Friday noon at Preston [Chenango Co., NY], following a long illness.  He was born November 17, 1858, in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]. There are no immediate survivors, with the exception of a niece, Mrs. Nellie Crawford of Norwich.

Glenn D. Peet

Died March 25, 1938, Utica, NY

Relatives from this place attended the funeral of Glenn Peet, which was held from the Houk undertaking parlors at Edmeston last Monday.  Rev. D.H. Woodward officiated and burial was in the Union cemetery.  Mr. Peet died suddenly from heart trouble at his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] where he had lived about three years after moving there from Edmeston.  His wife passed away about ten years ago.  He is survived by four children; Owen of South New Berlin, Raymond and Frances of Utica, and Miriam of Hope Sound, Florida, his father Albert Peet, and one brother Renwic of Syracuse.

Bessie Lydia Phelps

Died April 29, 1933, Norwich, NY

Following a week's illness, the death of Bessie Lydia Phelps, wife of Charles A. Phelps of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] occurred Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, Milton in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Phelps was stricken ill suddenly while visiting her son here a week ago and she failed rapidly until the end.  Deceased was born in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY] December 6, 1866, a daughter of Wallace House and Carrie E. Underwood.  Her entire life was spent in New Berlin and vicinity.  Mrs. Phelps was an active member in St. Andrew's church and Tianderah chapter, New Berlin, Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband and mother, Mrs. Phelps is survived by four children, Mrs. Budd Peaslee of Langley Field, Va., Gilbert and Travis Phelps of New Berlin and Milton Phelps of Norwich.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Andrew's church, New Berlin, the rector, Rev. Harrison Hadley, officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew's cemetery.

Raymond Everett Peck

Died December 31, 1939, Norwich, NY

Following an illness of two weeks, Raymond Everett Peck quietly passed away at his home, 10 Tillman avenue, early Sunday morning, December 31.  He was born at Jewett, Greene county, New York, March 3, 1878, the son of Brainerd and Sarah Peck, and a descendent of the religious pioneer, John Mason Peck, and also of Theopholos Peck one of the first settlers of Greene county.  On October 31, 1911, he married Carrie Edna Hunt of New Berlin.  Two children were born of this union, a daughter, Evelyn Dorothy, who survives and a son, Leslie D., who died in April 1930.  Mr. Peck was a fond lover of home, placing home ties and fellowships above all others.  He was for many years a member of the First Baptist church and a member of its board of deacons.  His character was exemplary.  he was exceptionally diligent in business and his going will be felt as a distinct loss by all who knew him. Besides his wife and daughter he is survived by a sister Mrs. William L. Mattocks, of Washington, D.C., and by three brothers, Frank B., of Big Moose, N.Y., and Harry A., and Allen A., of Jewett.  The service will take place at the Breese Funeral Home at one o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, January 3, Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating, and the burial will be in Lamb's cemetery, near South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 18, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. Thomas Main, aged 89 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Susan E. [Myers], daughter of James G. and Sarah Ann Myers, aged 3 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., of Cholera Infantum, Fanny F. Hughson, only daughter of Oria M. and Fanny Hughson, aged 2 months and 28 days.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Polly [Willet], wife of David Willet, aged 31? years.

In North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., of Consumption, Gertrude Adelle Smith, daughter of David and Laura Smith aged 18 years, 9 months and 27 days.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 28th ult. of congestion of the lungs, Mr. John H. Morris? formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged -8? years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mary Elizabeth [Pratt], eldest daughter of A.C. and Mary C. Pratt, aged 8 years and 1 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mrs. David Bateman, aged 70 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., a daughter of Mr. Ovid Lines, aged 11 years.

Marriages (December 10)

Pegg - Evans

Married October 26, 1904, Norwich, NY

Married at the Baptist parsonage in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1904, by Rev. S.J. Ford, Henry E. Pegg of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] and Grace M. Evans.  The bride is the highly esteemed daughter of Mrs. G.B. Evans, and has lived in this vicinity all her life.  The young couple will for the present reside with Mrs. Evans.  Many friends extend best wishes for a life of unlimited happiness.

Ford - Peet

Married March 23, 1940, South New Berlin, NY

A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ford Saturday evening March 23, 1940, at eight o'clock when their daughter, Miss Anita Mae Ford became the bride of Silas Owen Peet, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Glen Peet of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed under an arch decorated with ever greens and pink and white sweet peas.  Reverend Clinton Skinner officiated and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Ford, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, Sandra Ford, as flower girl, attended the couple. The bride wore a gown of light blue crepe and a corsage of pink roses.  Her attendant wore a rose crepe dress and a corsage of white sweet peas. The flower girl wore a light pink dress and carried a bouquet of forget-me-nots.  Members of the immediate families and a few friends were present at the ceremony and reception which followed.  Mr. and Mrs. Peet will live on the Mrs. Ida Dixson farm.

Pfeil - Barr

Married August 1`6, 1938, Norwich, NY

A very pretty all white wedding was solemnized at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Calvary Baptist church when Miss Helen Barr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barr, became the bride of Lewis A. Pfeil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfeil of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mickael Klinoff in the presence of immediate relatives and close friends.  Miss Barr was attended by her sister, Mrs. Earl Bates, as matron of honor, and Miss Bertha Coy and Leola Kirchbaum as bridesmaids. Roscoe Owens of Guilford was best man. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white lace gown with long train. The veil had a lace cap caught with orange blossoms.  It was the one worn by her mother and sister.  Her bouquet was a shower of white roses.  Mrs. Earl Bates, matron of honor, wore a white net redingote over satin with white accessories to match.  Her bouquet was of white gladiolas. The bridesmaids wore white brocaded organdy redingotes with hats to match.  They carried arm bouquets of white gladiolas.  The bride's mother wore a sheer blue georgette dress with white accessories and corsage of sweet peas. The mother of the groom wore navy blue with corsage of sweet peas.  Prior to the arrival of the wedding party, Leland Benedict gave an organ recital.  Miss Dorothy Pfeil, sister of the groom, sang, "Because" and "I Love you Truly."  The church was beautifully decorated in white gladiolas.  Following a double ring service a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. After a week's trip to the dedication of the International Thousand Island bridge and thru Canada, they will be at home to their friends in Guilford.  Those who entertained the bride prior to her marriage are Mrs. Earl Bates, Mrs. Leland Benedict, Mrs. Wilbur Turner, Misses Bertha Coy, Leola Kirchbaum, Lucy Bates, Mary and Eva Barnes.

Marriage notices

Chenango American, September 11, 1862

At the Chenango House, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th ult., Mr. Chester E. Steward, to Miss D. Newton, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mr. Milo B. Benedict, to Miss M.E. Phillips, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

At the Chenango House, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. George Teed, to Miss Olive Partridge, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

In New Orleans, on the 14th ult., by Rev. Dr. Woodbridge, Col. S.J.N. Smith, to Mary M. [Arnold], daughter of Peleg Arnold, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. W. V. Garner.  Mr. John W. Shear, of Kirkwood [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Phronie Edson, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

Chenango American, September 18, 1862

At the residence of the bride's father, in Scranton, Pa., on the 19th ult., by Rev. E.  Newell, Mr. Albert E. Lord of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Climenia C. Slawson.

Obituaries (December 9)

Richmond Snell

Chenango American, September 25, 1862

A soldier named Richmond Snell, in Company A, Captain Curtis, 114th Regiment, died in Baltimore on the 12th inst., of typhoid fever.  He was a native of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

Lovina Baker

Chenango Telegraph, April 27, 1859

BAKER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mrs. Lovina Baker, aged 94 years and 13 days.  Aged puritan, thou art gone from these shores of trial, trouble, sin and sorrow to a better home.  Peacefully and happily hast thou lived during thy long pilgrimage, because thy every duty has been religiously done.  Deceased was a native of Massachusetts, and at an early day was married to Joseph Baker. they resided in Massachusetts until their family had grown up around them and were settled in life, but believing that they could better their circumstances by so doing, they removed to Guilford, Chenango Co., where Joseph Baker died the 2d day of Jan. 1850, aged 94 years.  And now she who is the subject of this notice is taken at the same age (nearly) and by the same disease--making a remarkable coincidence. They both lived a practical example of vital piety striving to do their whole duty as husband and wife, as father and mother, as members of society at large and as members of the Congregational church.  Deceased was always sought as a companion by old and young and middle aged because of the kindness and amiability of her nature and because the likeness of Christ was reflected in her every act, thought, and word. We sorrow because we shall not have her example or counsel more, yet we rejoice when we reflect hat at last she has arrived at the realms of eternal bliss and that she has left her example and precepts behind that we may profit thereby. We trust that all who knew her will be better for having lived within the light of her holy example and presence.  Joseph and Lovina Baker both retained their mental vigor until the last. 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 27, 1859

MILLARD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 16th inst., Harriet L. Millard, aged 2 years and 9 months.

COMES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., John McKenne Gomes, aged 17 years.

BECKWITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Judson Beckwith, aged 18 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. Reuben Tillotson, aged 63 years.

LEWIS:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], on the 14th inst., John H. Lewis.

Chenango Telegraph, April 20, 1859

GREEN:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Abby Green, aged 73 years.

FERRIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., [E]llen A. [Ferris] wife of Alanson Ferris, aged 21 years.

HOTCHKISS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th? inst., Mrs. Laura Hotchkiss, aged 36 years.

FOOTE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th? ult., Charles O. Foote, aged 33 years.

GALE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult. of consumption, Mrs. Margaret Gale, aged 67 years.

McMASTER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Cyrus McMaster, aged 18 years.

Chenango American, June 19, 1862

In this village [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ins.t, Lewis [Lyon], son of George M. and Eliza Lyon, aged 6 years and 8 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth McBirney, aged 48 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Eva A. [Baxter], daughter of Augustus Baxter, aged 2 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Lucy P. Tillotson, aged 3 years, 2 months.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. W. Oysutebbanks, aged 70 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Mary Jane [Taylor], wife of Wm. Taylor, aged 30 years.

In Puna, Ill. on the 10th inst., Mr. Henry Brown, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 54 years.

At Union Grove, Racine Co., Wis., on the 21st ult. Mr. Liver Heneny, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 80 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. John Havens, aged 72 years.

Letter from the NY 114th Infantry - September 1862

Letter from the New York 114th Infantry

Chenango American, October 2, 1862

On Special Duty
Baltimore, Sept. 27, 1862

Editor American:  Since writing to you on the 11th inst., there has been no material change in the Regiment, excepting the withdrawal of a detachment of ten men from each Company for special guard duty at the Depot for Hospital stores, and also of Company I as guard at the Camden st. Hospital.  Your humble servant was favored with the confidence of his officers, and together with other trusty men we are now guarding United States property in a semi-accession city, where every opportunity to aid rebellion is eagerly seized upon, and where all property belonging to Uncle Sam is readily "confiscated" unless a strict guard is kept over it.  The disloyal feeling here has been manifested in various ways since the last great battle towards prisoners captured by our arms, and in one instance resulted in a miserable death to the sympathizer.  On the 25th a boatload of prisoners arrived here on their way to Fort Delaware, and on coming to the wharf, a man, well dressed and respectable looking, stepped aboard and entered into conversation with them.  While there he was heard to make use of language encouraging the captives to revolt, or if paroled or exchanged, to again take up arms against Federal authority.  He was at once ordered from the boat, and with a malediction upon all Union men and especially upon the soldiers, he left, remarking that he could and would whip the first soldier he met.  It so happened that a strapping fellow, in the cavalry uniform, heard this, and laid hold of secesh's collar, and said, "I am your man!"  A few blows were exchanged when the Union boy, thinking to cool off the fire of rebel blood, seized Mr. --- by the collar and launched him far out into the water.  He sank as if a stone, and after two hours search his body was recovered.  At the coroner's inquest the verdict was that "deceased came to his death in some manner unknown to the jury," one of the soldiers of our Regiment testifying that when he touched water there was no person within several feet of him.  The death of this man created much ill blood among his friends, who swore vengeance, and pistols and knives were handled very carelessly, until a guard ordered them away.

The appearance of the rebel prisoners beggars all description. All the printed reports that your readers have ever read cannot convey to the mind the accuracy.  Far best picture, and one that comes nearer the truth than any I have ever seen, is given by a Surgeon who was captured at Harper's Ferry.  He had an opportunity of seeing the whole rebel army as they crossed the Potomac into Maryland.  He had heard the usual accounts of the costume, appearance and condition of the rebel army, and like most of us supposed them exaggerations.  But he now says than no description he has seen approached the truth. There never was beheld such a gang of ragged, rowdy looking men.  It was like an army of rag pickers.  There was no uniform or attempt at uniform.  Officers and men were equally dirty and dingy.  The hats were commonly old "Wide Awakes," stained by a long campaign often with the tops gone and the hair streaming out. The trousers were of all colors, and generally in tatters up to the knees. The coats, if they had nay, were dirty and ragged, and often well greased by the pieces of bacon which each man carried on his bayonet. The shirts were black with long use.  Their blankets were of all colors and materials--often bits of carpeting and old bed comforters.  Nearly one half of the men were barefooted. They carried their crackers and bullets and caps all together in their pockets.  Both Officers and men were excessively lousy, and the stench from the passing columns was almost unbearable. The whole rebel army had, in the eye of this medical gentleman and his associates, a worn out, exhausted look. The physique was inferior to that of our men, and they evidently suffered from want of food and overwork.

The above compares perfectly with the appearance of prisoners that I have seen marching through this city.  The same gentleman, in another letter, gives reasons too plain and true to be contradicted, why and how it is that the rebel armies fight so persistently and furiously.  He says:  "The bodies of the rebels, within a few hours after death, became nearly black.  Decomposition begins at the moment pulsation ceases.  In the canteen of every dead rebel, tho' his knapsack was empty, remained a quantity of whiskey. At the bottom of each canteen, a precipitate that is nothing more or less than gunpowder.  The men are stimulated to the ferocity of tigers, by whiskey in which gunpowder is dissolved.  It is served to them when forming line of battle, in sufficient quantity to craze but not intoxicate. Thus semi-demonized, they rush to the very mouth of the Union cannon, and fight like wolves raging for their prey. The hasty decomposition of their bodies is ascribed to this maddening drink, and partly to the absence of all salt in their food, except in the salted bacon that forms their only other luxury beside the whiskey."

There are many places of interest in and around Baltimore to one who takes an interest in Revolutionary memories and improvements of more modern days. The first point of interest to the patriot is the Washington monument.  Its history is too familiar to your readers for me to enter into a rehearsal of it. The only wonder to me is how a people who live constantly under the benign countenance and outstretched hand of a Washington, can cherish treason in their hearts.  As I gazed at the pure white column that rose up so gracefully before me, I felt that if my hand or heart was set against the liberties that our country's Father gave to us, it would crumble and crush me in its fall.

The Forts, the Shot Tower, the Water Works, the Hospitals, the Camps and the Arsenals, all claim the attention of the soldier who is fortunate enough to be permitted to leave camping ground for an afternoon's recreation and many a lad who had scarcely ever breathed the atmosphere outside his own town or county, is astonished at the sight of so many houses and people, and open their eyes with wonder at the creation of men's hands.

This afternoon, as I write, there are half surmised rumors in town that an expedition against Richmond has been successful,--how true they may be, or how false, you will earn by telegraph before this reaches you.  Another rumor in town is that the rebels have sent Commissioners to Washington to negotiate for a peace.  There is no reliance to be placed in the latter rumor, in my opinion. 

With the assurance that our health and the health of our Regiment is good, I am yours, &c,  A.

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.