Obituaries (January 4)

James Thayer

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1807

At Springfield Centre, Nov. 7, 1807, of typhoid fever, Mr. James Thayer, aged 46 years.  Mr. Thayer was born in Springfield [Otsego Co., NY], and continued to reside there until the time of his death  He was a man of strict integrity, a good citizen, and an obliging neighbor.  Those who were the most intimate with him esteemed him the most highly.  To his invalid wife he was especially devoted, aiding her by his constant kindness to bear with fortitude and cheerfulness her great trials. The large concourse of people gathered at his funeral attested the esteem in which his townsmen held him.

Caroline Melissa (Angell) Ford

Died May 12, 1923, Morris, NY

Caroline Melissa Ford, wife of the late George W. Ford, died Saturday evening at about 10:30, May 12, after a short illness of bronchitis.  Mrs. Ford was born in Chenango county 79 years ago, was the daughter of George and Melissa Angell.  She was married to George W. Ford in 1869 and has resided on the farm where her death occurred a period of over fifty years.  Unto them three children were born, all of whom survive her:  Mrs. Theodore Fox of Bayonne, N.J., Albert D. Ford, of Morris and Mrs. Blynn Daniels, of Dimock Hollow, with whom she resided and who has tenderly cared for her in her declining years.  She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Methodist church of South New Berlin.  She was a good wife, a loving mother, and a kind and sympathetic friend and neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble. The sympathy of the entire community go out to the bereaved family.  The funeral was held from her late home Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. F.J.W. Chubb officiating. Burial beside her husband in beautiful Hillington cemetery, Morris. The many floral tributes and the large gathering of old friends and neighbors to pay their last respects to one who had lived among them so many years show the high esteem in which she was held.

George Follett

Died July 9, 1926, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for George Follett, 81 years of age, and for sixty years a leading farmer in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were held from the home of his son, Frank Follett, on the South New Berlin road Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. S.S.T. Harding officiating.  Mr. Follett died at Matterson Hospital Friday, July 9, after several days' illness. Burial was made in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  He was the last of twelve children of Samuel and Marinda Rockwell Follett, and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  He married sixty years ago Mary Elizabeth Gile, who died about forty years ago.  Besides the son mentioned he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Fred Woodard, and two other sons, George Follett, Jr., and Whitman Follett; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Mr. Follett was a former road commissioner in the town of North  Norwich and was serving as assessor at the time of his death.

Al Lewis & Mertelle Foster

Died August 3, 1930, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Norwich suffered its first fatal airplane accident today shortly before 12 o 'clock, when Al Lewis, Norwich aviator, and Mertelle S Foster of 25 Seminary Avenue, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], crashed on the farm of Fred Figary, just across the Chenango River from the Norwich Airport.  Lewis and Foster had taken off from the Norwich port just a few minutes previous in a Travelair plane belonging to the Central New York Airways of Norwich and were headed toward Binghamton, where they had intended to take up passengers today at the Binghamton field.  Lieut. George Stead, of the Army Reserve Flying Corps and James Daugherty, a local flier who were up in another plane just north of where the ill fated plane crashed, were the first ones to reach the scene of the accident, but notwithstanding the fact that they reached the ground a few moments later, they were helpless to render any aid.  All that was left was the charred remains of the wooden frame of the wings, and the smashed and burned engine, under which were the burned bodies of the two victims. The body of Lewis was hanging from the front of the engine with the feet in the air and the head down, burned beyond recognition. Foster's body was back of Lewis with the head hanging down also.  Lieutenant Stead said after the accident that he was looking down upon the airport when Lewis and Foster took off.  He said he noticed that they were slow in starting but that just as soon as they got into the air and over the edge of the field, he turned to look in another direction. A couple of minutes after, he said he saw people running from the airport and he looked at the ill-fated machine again and then he saw them on the ground in flames.  He motioned to Daughterty, who was flying the machine at the time, that he would take the controls, which he did and landed near the burning plane, but too late.

Mr. Eaton is positive there was nothing wrong with the motor of the plane.  He believes the dead air may have been the cause of the accident, for air conditions yesterday made it difficult for planes to gain a high altitude.  Lewis and Foster were up less than 100 feet when the plane fell.  Mr. Eaton is of the opinion that Lewis realized the poor air conditions and had just circled to return to the flying field when the machine nose dived.  "It is a case of dead air conditions," said Aviator Eaton this afternoon.  Apparently Mr. Lewis was getting no altitude and intended to return to the flying field when he ran into difficulty and dropped in a nose dive."  Inspector Meadows reached Norwich at 10:30 this afternoon, made an examination of the wreck, and gave permission for airport officials to remove the plane. The wreckage will be buried on the grounds at the Norwich airport.  Inspector meadows would give out no statement following his examination of the wreck.  He is not allowed to do this, for any statement must come form the department of commerce at Washington.  No insurance was carried on the plane, as the cost of such insurance is almost prohibitive and airport officials placed their insurance in allowing no one but an experienced flyer, such as Lewis was, to handle planes.  Although the tragedy brought gloom to everyone, airport officials have reason to be proud of the remarkable record maintained since the airport was dedicated a little over two years ago. This is the first fatality. There have been few if any accidents and none were serious.  Injuries suffered by both Lewis and Foster make it almost certain that the men were instantly killed in the crash, and that life was extinct when the wreckage caught fire.  Fracture of the skull and of bones in the legs and arms of the men gave almost positive assurance they met death at the time of the crash.

Foster was an employee of the Investors' Syndicate at Syracuse and was for many years salesman for the Mileage Gas Company.  His home was in Binghamton, but he had been living in this city recently, with headquarters at Hotel Norwich.  He sold tickets at the local airport Saturday and Sunday of each week, and was greatly interested in aviation.  His only survivor is his father, W.J. Foster of 25 Seminary street, Binghamton.  He was 32 years old.

Airport officials are appreciative of the assistance given by the Chenango & Unadilla Telephone Company in transmitting phone messages.  To Miss Gladys Kennedy, toll operator, is due credit for her promptness in establishing phone connections with Buffalo, Binghamton and other points.

Neither Lewis nor Foster was married and the former's father and mother have been dead several years.  He made his home with his uncle, Duard H . Lewis of 12 Lee avenue.  His stepmother also resides there.

Death Notices

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1807

In Westford [Otsego Co., NY], October 9th, Ann Ashley, aged 20 years.

Chenango American, December 25, 1862

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th ult., of diptheria, Stephen L. Phillips, aged 16 years.

Chenango American, December 11, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. John C. Van Name, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], aged 23 years and 9 months.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Jane Mowett [Davidson], twin daughter of George A. an dsusan A. Davidson, aged 3 years, 11 months and 28 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. after a brief illness, Mr. Benjamin Gardner, aged 52 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., of diptheria, Velma E. [Smith], aged 5 years and 10 months; on the 29th ult. Marshall J. [Smith], aged 1 year and 4 months; on the 30th ult., George A. [Smith], aged 9 years and 8 months--only children of Alpheus and Ruth M. Smith.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mary D. [Hotchkiss], only daughter of Henry and Cornelia J. Hotchkiss, aged 4 years, 11 months and 11 days.

"I take these little lambs, said he,

And lay them in my breast;

Protection they shall find in me,

In me be ever blest."

Marriages (January 3)

Marriage Notices

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1807

On Wednesday morning, October 16th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. O.N. Fletcher, Mr. N.A. Crandall to Miss Kittie Camenga.

Also, at the same time and place, by the same, Mr. T.E. Craine to Miss Libbie Camenga.  All of Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY].

On the evening of the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride's father in Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], by the Rev. Mr. McMasters, of Fly Creek, Mr. Ferdinand Lynes to Miss Joanna Oliver, all of Burlington. 

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 5, 1820

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Leverett Bush, Capt. Otis J. Tracy, to Miss Jane Hyde, both of this village. 

At Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], by the Rev. Mr. Knight, Peter Betts, Esq., of Bainbridge, Chenango county, to Mrs. Willis, widow of the late Doct. Willis, of the former place - Delaware Gazette.

Chenango American, December 18, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Joseph Eaton, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], to Miss Lucy A. [Holmes], daughter of J.W. Holmes, of this village.

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th ult., by Rev. J.C. Foster, Mr. Edwin R. Curtis, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary A. Simons, of the former place.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. H. Garlick, James V. Lewis, M.D. of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Emily E. Crumb, of Preston.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Gregory, Mr. P.O. Cooper, of Syracuse, to Mrs. Calantha O'Kill of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Silas W. Rogers to Miss Priscilla A. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Lorenzo C. Josslyn, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Arminda Burnap, of German.

Chenango American, December 25, 1862

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., by Rev. Mr. Russel, George O. Rice, to Miss Caroline Horton, both of East Greene.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Thomas McBirney to Miss Almira Winchell, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter,  Mr. Henry C. Taylor of Lebanon, Madison Co., to Miss Susan Titus of Oxford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. Mr. Brady, Mr. John Taney to Miss Mary Hogan, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Easic Phetteplace to Miss Selinda Barber, both of Norwich.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Richard Winsor, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa Graves, of Preston.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., by Rev. Geo. J. Kercher, Mr. Wm. R. White of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Julia E. Bliven, of Preston.

Letter from the NY 152d Regiment - 1862

Letter from the New York 152d Regiment - November 1862

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

Camp Marcy, 7 miles from Washington
November 10, 1862

Eds. American--Here we are with our tents pitched upon the soil of Washington's native State, and near the hallowed spot where now repose his sacred ashes.  Virginia!  What empires of thought that single word suggests.  At all over our unhappy land, tremble with grief and dismay.  There is scarcely a person, either North or South, who cannot point to Virginia as the last resting place of some cherished friend.  Yet more must experience the sad fate of those whose blood now mingles with the waters of the Potomac, and whose bleaching bones lie scattered along its shores.  More mothers must weep.  Fathers, who beheld their sons flushed with feelings of manly pride and strength, go forth to battle for their country's honor, will yet have their hearts wrung with unutterable anguish.  Sisters, wives and mothers, who have heretofore only worn the gay apparel of joy and fashion, will, ere this unhallowed war is done, put on the dark habiliments of woe.  But the day will yet dawn upon this long, dreary night, and more behold the bright sun rolling through the unclouded ether.  Our liberties will then seem dearer, our national honor and integrity more worthy to be sustained for having been again baptized in streams of blood.

Our regiment left Camp Schuyler for Washington two weeks ago last Tuesday, a day long to be remembered by the people of Herkimer County.  We "formed into line" about 12 past 12 and at 1 o'clock started for the depot at Herkimer.  Long before we moved from our campground a crowd began to collect around the depot, and by the time we arrived it number some five thousand. As soon as we reached the Station we were ordered aboard the cars.  Finally, after some delay, all things were ready, and the shrill shriek of the engine announced to grief stricken friends that the moment had arrived for our departure.  The last farewell was said, the last cherished accent of love was whispered, and, amid the tears and sobs of agonizing hearts, the train moved slowly out of the village. At Little Falls the train was stopped and we were permitted to bid many of our friends farewell, who had assembled there "to see the regiment off."  After leaving Little Falls nothing of importance occurred till we reached Albany.  Here the citizens had provided a fine lunch, which was relished so well, that scarcely a crumb remained to tell the story of a soldier's appetite. At 11 o'clock we took the cars on the Hudson River railroad for New York, at which place we arrived about 11 o 'clock the next day.  We were marched to the Park Barracks, where we stayed over night, and at 1 o'clock the following day, left for Philadelphia, where we arrived at 9 o'clock that evening.  This city will be cherished in grateful remembrance by every soldier who is so fortunate as to pass through it.

On our arrival we were conducted into a long hall where a bountiful repast was set before us.  Here ensued a similar scene to that enacted in Albany, only "a great deal more so" as we had eaten nothing since morning.  I know of no place where the fire of true patriotism burns so brightly as in Philadelphia.  No where have I seen such self sacrificing devotion to our common cause as I found exhibited by the ladies of this city. They could not do too much for the soldier's comfort, nor say too much for his consolation. They even urge their friends to "gird on the armor," and go forth from their homes of luxury and quietude to assist in putting down this infamous rebellion. when the hour for our departure arrived, with tears streaming down their cheeks, many came to us and taking us by the hand, bid us God speed, promising to remember us in their petitions to the Throne of Grace. Such patriotism and such interest as they manifested in our future welfare and success could not fail to make a deep impression on the mind of the soldier, and each one, as he bid them good bye, exclaimed in his heart, if not with his tongue, "God bless the ladies of Philadelphia!"

Between Philadelphia and Baltimore an accident happened, which threw a gloom over us all and especially over Co. F.  As the cars started from Wilmington, Del., a young man in our Company  by the name of Seymour A. Smith, in endeavoring to get upon the cars, which he had left a moment, missed his hold and fell, throwing his left arm right across the track.  Two cars ran over him, before he was able to extricate himself.  He than ran forward.  When the accident was discovered, the train stopped, and he taken aboard.  It was found that his arm was crushed in a fearful manner, his right thumb smashed, and his left shoulder badly injured.  He was left at Havre de Grace, where his arm was amputated.  My bother was detailed to stay with him, until his father, who was telegraphed to at once, could arrive.  His father arrived on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, but only to witness the death of his son on the following Wednesday. The effect of this calamity, so sudden, so unexpected, upon his large circle of friends, may be imagined more easily than described. When he enlisted he was Professor of Latin and Greek in Fairfield Seminary, and as a teacher he was widely known as a ripe scholar, an exemplary Christian and a kind instructor.  But he has gone the way of all the living; yet the memory of our friend is enshrined in our hearts and embalmed in the recollection of his many virtues.

At Baltimore I saw a number of my friends and acquaintances, belonging to the 114th Regiment.  They were well and hearty. The "Greene Boys" were especially favored in this respect.  Camp life changes the looks of a person much.  Some of the boys looked more fleshy than when I saw them last in Greene, enjoying the blessings of comfortable homes and kind friends, while others showed the fatigue they had endured by thinner countenances than usual.  But all were in excellent spirits, and professed to like camp life "hugely."

We arrived in Washington on Saturday evening and were quartered that night and the night following in a large building which I should think had been used  for a freight house.  On Monday we marched to our present encampment, pitched out tents and began camp life in earnest.  Here or near here will probably be our Winter quarters, as we are selected with a few other regiments to guard Washington this winter.  If "coming events cast their shadows before" we can safely look for a forward movement before many days.  But more of this anon.

Yours in good spirits;  J.L.T.

Obituaries (January 2)

Elizabeth Dunham

Northern Christian Advocate, November 1852

Elizabeth [Dunham], wife of Rev. David Dunham, died of pleurisy in Stockbridge, Madison Co., N.Y., Oct. 14th, 1852.

Sister D. was born January 4th, 1782, in Tuckahoe, Atlantic (originally Gloucester) Co., New Jersey.  Of the seventy years of her life, fifty-two were passed as a member of the Methodist episcopal Church, and fifty as the wife of one of its ministers.  for many years, she shared with courage and fortitude, the toils and privations common to the early itinerant service of our Church.  More than this need not be said; for this test of Christian character was no ordinary one, as all familiar with the history of Methodism will admit. To have endured it well, sufficiently attests her faith in God.  The later years of her life were characterized by habitual seriousness, diligence, kindness, interest in the prosperity of religion and attention to religious duties.  There was no occasion to doubt her personal communion with Him who is "the Life."  Her death was such as is naturally sequel to such a life.  Faith triumphed abundantly over pain, sorrow, and fear. Thankfulness, resignation, joy in the Lord, combined to shed a heavenly radiance over the closing sun.   E.G. Andrews, Stockbridge, Nov. 27, 1852

Hattie (Hickling) Fuller

Died November 1942, Cooperstown, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Hattie L. Fuller, 65, died Saturday, in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], after a three-day illness.  Born here, she was the daughter of Henry and Mary Coman Hickling.  Mrs. Fuller attended the Baptist church and on Jan. 30, 1907, was married to Floyd Fuller.  Surviving besides her husband are these children, Glenn, this village; Lester, Coldsboro, N.C.; Mrs. James King, Edmeston and Mrs. D. Stanley Weaver, New Berlin; a sister, Mrs. Addie Dutton, this village, and a brother, Jay, West Burlington; also 10 grandchildren.  The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Houk Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Edmeston Cemetery.

Nellie (Payne) King

Died November 1942, Cooperstown, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Nellie King, 67, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] died Friday in Basset Hospital, Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY].  The funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Houk Funeral Home this village, with burial in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  Born in Walton, she was the daughter of Charles and Rosa Dix Payne.  Her husband, Ernest King, died some time ago and about a year ago Mrs. King moved to South New Berlin from Walton to operate a restaurant.  Surviving are two brothers, George, of Edmeston, and Lee, Lowell, mass.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Simmons, East St. Louis, Ill.; also nieces and nephews.

Eugene Franklin

Died July 4, 1933, Pitcher, NY

Eugene Franklin, an old and respected citizen of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] community, died at his home July 4.  He was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] 85 years ago.  Sixty-five years ago he married Miss Jeanette Martin who survives him.  Mr. Franklin had lived in North Pitcher for over 50 years.  For several years he served the town as superintendent of highways and as assessor which offices he filled very creditably.  He will be greatly missed by his neighbors and townsmen.  Mr.Franklin is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Crosby of South Otselic and Mrs. Robert Bex of Cortland and one brother and one sister.  The funeral was largely attended at his late hoe Friday afternoon.  Rev. J.C. Whitney officiated.  Funeral Director Newcomb had charge.  Burial was made in the North Pitcher cemetery. 

Mellie (Lamphere) Follett

Died January 23, 1936, Buffalo, NY

Mrs. George H. Follett, aged 67, died at the State Hospital at Buffalo, Thursday afternoon.  Deceased was born in Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], May 12, 1868. She is survived by her husband, George H. Follett; three daughters, Mrs. Lester Rider of this city, Mrs. Howard Lum of Smithville, and Mrs. Elmer Evans of San Diego, California; also four sons, Lewis, Chester, Raymond and Robert, all of Norwich; six brothers and two sisters, James, Douglas, Albert, Wallace, Myron and Herbert Lamphere, Mrs. C.A. Stever and Mrs. Eveline Lyons; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Services for Mrs. George Follett were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Breese funeral home, Rev. Scott D. Clarke officiating with burial in Norwich Quarter cemetery.  The bearers were Lewis, Chester, Raymond and Robert Follett, sons of the deceased.

George Follett

Died August 11, 1938, Norwich, NY

Fatally injured when attacked by his champion stallion at the Chenango county fairgrounds Thursday afternoon, George C. Follett, King Settlement horse breeder, succumbed in Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 9:30 Thursday night.  Mr. Follett was one of Chenango county's best known farmers and horsemen, and his death is keenly regretted by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  The deceased was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 29, 1871, and had been a resident of the King Settlement road for many years.  He was widely known as a farmer and horseman.  Mr. Follett was the proud owner of two stallions, one about four years old and another, Lindberg, aged about 12 years.  It was the latter horse that attacked him on the fairgrounds Thursday afternoon.  Mr. Follett had been showing the younger animal and then he changed to handle the older horse.  Evidently the scent of the younger stallion so enraged the older animal that he became vicious and immediately knocked Mr. Follett to the ground.  Before anyone could prevent it, the large powerful horse trampled Mr. Follett causing serious injuries to the man's chest, arms and legs. The stallion landed on the owner's chest. The right arm was lacerated to the bone, one eye was hurt and his head was injured.  Mr. Follett had lived on the King Settlement homestead, in the town of Norwich for many years.  Never before had the stallion shown any signs of viciousness in the many years Mr. Follett had owned him, and his attack of Thursday was a complete surprise to the owner and his family. There survive his wife, one daughter, Fern, of Norwich and a son, Lynn Follett of Utica, also a brother, Frank Follett of the Chenango lake road.  Funeral services are to be held from the late home at 2 p.m. Sunday with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 4, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., Mr. Asel Beach, aged 66 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. Samuel T. Morse, aged 81 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Anvernette [Rundell], daughter rof Gen. O.G. Rundell, aged 36 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., of consumption, Fanny [Hughson], wife of O.M. Hughson, aged 26 years, 6 months and 17 days.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Hattie Adelia [Noyes], daughter of William P. and Helen M. Noyes, aged 5 years 10 months and 16 days.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Hannah [Allen], wife of Chester Allen, aged 75 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 26th ult., Mrs. Rebecca Hubbard, aged 87 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 24th ult., Mr. James McNitt, aged 78 years.

Obituaries (January 1)

Henry H. White

Chenango American, December 4, 1862

Drowned:  Henry H. White, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], was found drowned in the canal near the aqueduct, on Friday morning last.  He is supposed to have had a fit when he fell in, as he has been subject to them for a great many years.  Mr. White was a man of good habits and respected by the whole community.

L.S. Pierce

Chenango American, December 4, 1862

A dispatch from Fortress Monroe, Nov. 28th says that L.S. Pierce, sutler of the 114th Regiment, died at the Chesapeake Hospital on the day previous, from inflammation of the lungs.  He was an assistant of Mr. Parce, who is Sutler.

Bertha Newton Fox

Died March 3, 1936, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Bertha Newton Fox, wife of Albert C. Fox of 22 King street, occurred Tuesday afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.  Her passing followed a major operation.  Mrs. Fox was well known in this city and county.  She was school superintendent of the first supervisory district in Chenango county, comprising the towns of Otselic, Lincklaen, Smyrna, Pitcher, Pharsalia and Plymouth. She had served in that capacity for nearly 10 years.

Anna B. Franklin

Died October 13, 1934, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Anna B. Franklin died at her home on the South New Berlin road, two miles east of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], early Saturday morning, aged 73 years. The deceased had been ill but a few days.  Mrs. Franklin was born in the town of Norwich and was a member of the King's Daughters. The survivors are several nephews and nieces, Rev. Almon A. Jaynes of New Hartford, Walter B. Jaynes of Greene and Mrs. Crosby J. Smith of this city.  Funeral services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with burial in the Norwich Quarter cemetery.

Rev. Spencer J. Ford

Died October 8, 1927, Camden, NY

Former parishioners and friends in this city were shocked and deeply grieved Sunday to learn of the sudden death of the Rev. Spencer J. Ford, aged 60, at his home in Hillsboro, near Camden, N.Y. [Oneida, Co.] Saturday night.  Death followed a period of illness that lasted a half hour, the late Mr. Ford having suffered a heart attack while engaged in a baseball game. He was the pastor of the Calvary Baptist church in this city [Norwich, NY] for several years following the years of 1901.  Spencer J. Ford was born at Ford, formerly Hillsboro, November 21, 1866, and was the eldest son of the Rev. Jabez and Margaret Ford.  He prepared for college in Colgate Academy and graduated from Colgate university in 1898 with the degree of Ph.B.  In 1901 he graduated from Colgate Theological Seminary and was ordained to the Baptist ministry in Norwich, July 2 of the same year.  He was pastor of the Calvary Baptist church in this city from 1901 to 1905; of the Central Park Baptist church, New York city, 1905-1918.  in May, 1918, he went overseas and was physical director in Y.M.C.A. work among the soldiers.  On his return from France he took up Americanization work and for some time was general secretary of the railroad Y.M.C.A. in Albany.  A keen lover of sports, a man of great physical as well as spiritual ability, the late Mr. Ford was a leader in athletics while a student at Colgate.  He was captain of the Colgate varsity football team, a participant in varsity baseball and track sports. During his pastorate in Norwich he was deeply interested in all sports and quite frequently gave of his time and ability in coaching high school teams here.  The Rev. Spencer J. Ford had led all active life both in this country and in France during the war and last June became pastor of the Baptist churches in Hillsboro, Constantia Center, and Maple Flats, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who founded these churches.  In 1922, the Rev. Mr. Ford became pastor of the Baptist church at West Winfield and he served in that capacity until last June, when he accepted a call to Camden. For the past year he was president of the Baptist ministers' Conference of Utica and vicinity.  He is survived by his widow, Harriet Stilson Ford; two children, Emily Margaret and Stilson Jabez Ford, all of Hillsboro; one sister, Mrs. John F. Rea, North Campon, Ohio, and three brothers, Sheldon E., Ezra D. and Jabez W., all of Camden.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from his late residence and from Hillsboro Baptist church at 2.  Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Camden.

Fred W. Follett

Died October 29, 1938, North Norwich, NY

Fred W. Follett, well known King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] farmer, died suddenly at his home about 11 o'clock Saturday night, following a heart attack.  He was born in the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 10, 1870, and had spent his entire life in this county.  Mr. Follett's wife died about 10 years ago and he is survived by his sister, Mrs. Ernest Tillapaugh of King Settlement, who was at his bedside when death came.  Two nephews also survive.  Services are to be held at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. George B. Callender of this city officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

Funeral services for the late Fred W. Follett were held from the residence Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. George Callender officiating. Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery.  Serving as bearers were Merlin Eldred, Frank Skinner, Ray Oakley, Floyd Cooley, Sumner Bennington and Alfred Quinn.  Mr. Follett, a prominent farmer and horseman, was mourned by a large group of friends an relatives.  For many years he served as Republican committeeman and assessor in the town of North Norwich.  Friends and relatives from Utica, Gilbertsville, South New Berlin, Frankfort, Earlville, Delhi and New Berlin attended the funeral services.

Death notices 

Chenango American, November 27, 1862

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Harriet [Grant], daughter of John and Sarah Ann Grant, aged 5 years and 9 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Miss Mary L. Newton, aged 18 years and 5 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. James McNitt, aged 78 years.

In Pharsalia, on the 28th ult. of diptheria, Helen [McMillen], third daughter of James and Harriet McMillen, aged 11 years, 9 months and 22 days;  on the 2d inst., Ursula [McMillen], youngest daughter, aged 7 years, 6 months and 21 days; and on the 9th inst., Lucinda [McMillen], second daughter, aged 15 years, 4 months and 25 days.  All children of James and Harriet McMillen.

Obituaries (December 31)

Charles Punderson

Oxford Gazette, December 7, 1813

On the 23d ult., Mr. Charles Punderson, only son of Deacon Punderson, Aet 24.  In the death of Mr. Punderson, we have an evidence of the lively faith which can actuate those who place their hope on the God of Israel.  Among the many proofs which he gave of an interest in the Redeemer, a few moments before his death he broke out in the following animating lines

"Now to the wisdom of my lord and master,

Do I commit all that I have or wish for;

Sweetly as babes sleep will I give my life up,

When call'd to yield it."

Polly Punderson

Oxford Gazette, December 7, 1813

On the next day (24th) and while the remains of her husband were interring, Mrs. Polly Punderson, Aet 23.  All of the typhus fever.  Mr. and Mrs. Punderson have left three young children to lament their loss.   J.

Thankful Harrington

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

At her residence in Greene, Chenango County, Oct. 31, 1862, Thankful Harrington, wife of Joshua Harrington, aged 77 years.

Sister Harrington was a respectable member of the Episcopal Methodist Church.  She was an ornament to the church in which she belonged. She died in a good old age and came to her grave in peace--the prudent course she took in her family was such that her children could rise up and call her blest.  Mr. Harrington is left to mourn the loss of a faithful companion, and the children a kind and an affectionate mother--but their loss is her eternal gain. The funeral services were conducted by the writer who improved the occasion by addressing a large and respectable congregation, from Joshua 23d chapter and first clause of the 14th verse.   Charles F. Barnet.

Albert Follett

Died January 10, 1940, Norwich, NY

Albert Follett of Earlville [Madison Co., NY] passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 10, 1940, after a short illness at the age of 86 years.  There survive three children, Clarence Follett of Earlville, Mrs. Florence Figary of New Berlin and Mrs. Ruby Gibson of Plymouth.  His wife died in November.  Funeral services will be held at the Foster Funeral Parlors in Earlville Saturday, Jan. 13, 1940, at 2 p.m.

Cora Estalla Salisbury

Died May 7, 1935, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Cora Estalla Salisbury, wife of Dwight Salisbury, died at her home on the East River road at 12:30 Tuesday noon, aged 64 years. The deceased was born March 28, 1871 in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], but had been a resident here for many years. She had been ill about a week. Surviving besides her husband are four sons, Harry N. Salisbury of Norwich, Maxwell of Palmyra and Erwin and Emory of Norwich, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Cosens of Norwich and Mrs. Roscoe Kelsey of this city, also three grandchildren, Fay and Ray Cosens of Norwich and Maxwell, Jr., of Palmyra, also a brother, Eugene Salisbury of Unadilla.

Frances Prindle (Scott) Follett

Died April 24, 1940, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Prindle Follett, widow of Attorney Henry R. Follett will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector, will officiate with burial in the family plot at Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Scott, Mrs. Follett was born in this city Sept. 6, 1868.  Her sudden death Wednesday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital was learned with deep regret by a wide acquaintance.  Her education was in the Norwich schools.  Mrs. Follett was a sister of the late John Prindle Scott, noted composer. The family resided in Syracuse for some 20 years where Attorney Follett was prominent in legal circles and for several years served as assistant United States district attorney.  Mrs. Follett returned to Norwich about two years ago following the death of her husband.  She had just recently returned to this city after having spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Richard Hoffman of Teaneck, N.J., who is the only immediate survivor.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 27, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Don C. Parker, aged 65 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Miss Phebe Manley, aged 19 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of croup, Adda Louise [Cole], daughter of Murillo and Mary E. Cole, aged 1 year and 11 days.
Only one winter, and one summer, was little Adda permitted to cheer our home circle and then God called her, in the morning of life, and she passed away like a summer flower.

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., of croup, after an illness of 24 hours, Joseph H. [Osborn], youngest son of Ira and Charity Osborn, aged 8 years, 6 months and 19 days.

"Happy child, early blessed,

Rest in peaceful slumber rest.

Early rescued from the cares,

Which increase with growing years."

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Eleanor G. Fisher, daughter of Thompson Fisher, aged 16 years and 8 months.

In Washington, D.C., on the 13th inst., Dr. Francis R. Lyman, son of Dr. E.S. Lyman, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Miss Fanny M. Coats, aged 88 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Susan Moon, wife of George H. moon, aged 29 years.

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on the 19th ult., Mr. William W. Lee, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years and 7 months.

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Mary Lee, wife of Comfort Lee, aged 58 years, 9 months and 5 days.

In the U.S. Naval Hospital, Mound City, Ill., on the 21st ult., of pleurisy and diarrhea, Lotus D. [Haight], son of Delos W. Haight, formerly of the 17th N.Y.S.V., and previous to his sickness, of the Gunboat St. Louis, in the 22d year of his age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Miss Eleanor G. Fisher, daughter of Thompson Fisher, aged 16 years and 8 months.

Obituaries (December 30)

Melissant Punderson

Oxford Gazette, December 7, 1813

At Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th of September last, Miss Melissant Punderson, daughter of Deacon Punderson, Aet, 16.  Miss Punderson was keeping school in an adjoining town, when hearing of the illness of a beloved sister, her ever ready feelings took the alarm, and with the many kindnesses of which she was capable, she hoped to be an instrument in restoring her sister in health to her aged parents.  How mysterious are the ways of Providence!  Her sister was indeed raised.  But the amiable Melissant was attacked with the disease, and after a sickness of sixteen days, her pure spirit ascended to the God which gave it, and her body was consigned to the house appointed for all the living.

Lois Walker

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th ult., Mrs. Lois Walker, at the advanced age of 70 years, the beloved wife of D. Shapley Walker, Esq.

For fifty years this attached couple have pursued the journey of life together in mutual love and affection, but now the aged husband deprived of the bodily presence of his partner, at the ripe old age of eighty-one, is left to follow to the spirit land her whom he so highly valued while here.  To him it may be said:

"The lamp of her love is thy guide through the gloom."

It is a most remarkable fact that this is the first death of an adult in this large family, consisting of husband and wife and eight grown up children, and with the exception of one infant, a demise some thirty-five years ago, is the only bereavement the family has ever sustained.  The deceased had attained that age that is seldom reached by persons of the present day.  She was a woman of unusually clear views, quick perception and discriminating judgment, and was truly a helpmate of her husband, and yet ever willing to yield to his superior wisdom. These traits of character united with a most affectionate disposition, qualified her for the care of her children to whose interests she was most devotedly attached and whose welfare she sought in all her labors.  Truly her children will rise up to call her blessed, ever cherishing the remembrance of her attentions.  Her benevolence prompted her to sympathize with the poor and needy so that no one ever applied to her in vain.  She welcomed all to her hospitalities, always however choosing the company of the good.  Thus favored with a long life she has made that life a blessing to many.  When on her dying bed, she was well aware of her dangerous situation and remarked to a friend present, that she was fully resigned to the will of God. She desired that the will of the Lord be done with her. But she is no longer a pilgrim on the earth.  Her blessed spirit has gone to reap the rewards of her good deeds, and husband and children and grandchildren are left to mourn her visible separation from them.

"But tell our gentle mother,

That on her grave we pour

The sorrows of our spirits forth

As on her breast of yore.

Happy thou art--that soon--how soon,

Our good and bright will see!

O mother! mother! may I dwell

Ere longswith them and thee."

S.J.

Lynn Walter Figary

Died October 22, 1930, Norwich, NY

Funeral services for Lynn Walter Figary, aged 14 years, who died at the family home, Norwich R.D., will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home.  The deceased had been ill but a short time.  He was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Figary is survived by one sister and one brother. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY], and Rev. N.R. McPherson will officiate. The boy died Wednesday morning at 4:30 after a brief illness.

Minnie A. (Herrick) Figary

Died November 12, 1941, Butternuts, nY

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie A. Figary who died recently was held from the White Store church on Saturday with burial at the White Store cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], with service conducted by Rev. Louis V.S. Hutton.  Minnie Herrick Figary was born at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on Nov. 17, 1874 and was married to Morgan A. Figary on November 17, 1903.  She lived most of her life around Norwich and vicinity and was a member of the Episcopal chruch at Oxford. She is survived by a son, John Figary of Latham's Corners, three daughters,  Mrs. Philip Gerhards of White Store, Mrs. Ray Harris Cope of White Store and Mrs. James Blanklley and two brothers, Alvin Herrick of Brooklyn and James Winslow Herrick of Norwich and eight grandchildren.

Edward Ferris

Died April 15, 1941, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  E. Edward Ferris, 26, of Lake Areil, Pa., received a fracture of the right leg above the knee, lacerations of the right eye, possible fractured ribs, and shock about 8:30 o'clock last night when the car which he was driving collided with an Ontario and Western switch engine no. 317 at the Polkville crossing just east of the Norwich city limits.  Undersheriff Frank Machio and Deputy Harry Watts called to the scene ordered the injured man to the Chenango Memorial Hospital where he was attended by Dr. Thomas F. Manley.  The switch engine was backing across the highway in a southern direction with some freight cars attached.  Conductor J.J. Flanigan was in charge with F. Fineron, engineer.

Norwich:  Seriously injured Saturday night when his sedan was telescoped as it crashed into an O.&W. switch engine on the Polkville crossing just east of this city, Edward Ferris, 26, of Lake Ariel, Pa., died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital here yesterday afternoon. The 26-year-old truck driver was employed by the Dairymen's League at Mt. Upton and was en route to this city to visit friends when the accident occurred.  Following an autopsy at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the hospital by Drs. T.F. Manly and John R. Hollis, a verdict of death resulting from a thrombosis was issued by Dr. Matt G. Boname of Oxford, Chenango County coroner.  Young Ferris suffered a fractured right leg, head lacerations, fractured ribs and internal injuries in the accident.  His mother, Mrs. Samuel Ferris of Lake Ariel, called here by the accident, was at the bedside of her son when he died. His father, brought here by friends, attrived at the hospital a few minutes after the death of his son.  The body of young Ferris was taken to the Pennsylvania town last night for funeral arrangements.  He was a native of Maplewood, Pa. where h was born June, 8, 1914.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Wm. Henry Wescott, formerly of Oxford, aged 40 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Widow Mercy Lyon, aged 88 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., of typhoid fever, Miss Harriet Lavina Gibbs, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Cornelia E. Doing, aged 17 years and 5 months.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 30th ult., Mr. James Rhodes, aged 74 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult., Annie Marie C. [McCall], daughter of James A. and Ann Maria McCall, aged 18 years.

Marriages (December 29)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 20, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. William Storke, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to  Miss Kate Turk, of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. D.H. Macurdy, Mr. John F. Hopkins to Miss Jane E. Lobdell, all of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Walter T. Ogden of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anna Waterman, of South Oxford.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Smith Lane, to Miss Melissa E. Lyon, both of Bainbridge.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. Richard Roberts, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Permilia Geer, daughter of Wm. Geer, of Smyrna.

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY] on the 9th inst., by Rev. Mr. Halstead, Mr. Geo. A. Jacous, to Miss Louisa H. Simpson, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, November 27, 1862

At Ketchum's Corners, on the 25th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. Benjamin Bolt, to Miss Philomelia Harrington, both of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

 In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John M. Fitch, to Miss Louisa Knickerbocker, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Wm. E. Tracy, of Guilford, to Miss Helen J. Devall, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Albert C. Latham, to Mrs. Almira H. Penticost all of Norwich.

Chenango American, December 4, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. F. Rogers, Col. Geo. M. Gilbert of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Fannie J. Pratt, daughter of Alanson Pratt, Esq., of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Norman Squires of Smithville [Chenango Co., nY], to Miss Martha M. Edgerton, of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. J.M. Barr, Mr. Alexander Totman, to Miss Ellen J. Crandall, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, December 11, 1862

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the Rev. W. Roberts, Mr. Sophronius Barnett, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., nY], to Miss Epsy Ann Merchant, of Colesville.

In Newark, N.J. on Thursday, 27th ult., at the Catholic Cathedral, by Rev. Father Hickey, Mr. Francis Dinnin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia A. Moran, all of the above place.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. H. Garlick, James V. Lewis, M.D., of North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily E. Crumb, of Preston.

Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - November 1862

Letter from the New York 114th Regiment

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

Dear American:  There seems to be an intense feeling throughout the whole North, similar to the sensation produced when a person is holding his breath, in expectation of some sudden, electric shock, which may do him much personal harm or give the most pleasurable emotion.  For nearly two weeks the great army of the Potomac has been in motion, and for nearly two weeks have the public been on tiptoe, hoping to hear that a decisive battle had been fought and won by our forces, yet, save a few skirmishes there is no news that satisfies.  The people seem to be dissatisfied, and the loyal of this State, as well as of many others South, are crying out for energetic and decisive action.  Even the soldiers are growing impatient, and more especially those who are in quarters around Baltimore complain of inaction.  they say they enlisted for the war, and came South for the purpose of fighting, and do not want to be kept as guards over a city that could be demolished by the guns of the forts that surround it.  whether it was the complaints of soldiers, or other influence, the commander of the 128th N.Y.V., Col. D.C. Littlejohn, has been endeavoring to secure a place for this Brigade in the expedition fitting out for Texas, and has so far succeeded that last night on dress parade, Brigade order, no. 12 was read, ordering the commanders of 110th, 114th, 116th, 128th N.Y.V.'s and 38th Mass. V's to see that each man in their respective Regiments had an extra change of under clothing and shoes and to hold themselves in readiness for "distant service."  If your imagination is good you perhaps can guess how this order was received.  Every conjecture that could be thought of was made, some saying that Texas was the place of our destination, others claiming that we should stop at Charleston, and reap honor by helping to retake Fort Sumter and restore to it the flag that was insulted and torn by 10,000 cowardly miscreants, and still more asserting that we were to go up into Pennsylvania, at Hancock, to protect that State from another rebel raid.  Once before our Brigade, consisting of the above named Regiments, has had orders to hold itself in readiness to march at a day's notice, and this order, like the former one, may not amount to a movement.  Yet, I think, from the fact that all of the squads and companies that were detailed on guard from this and the other regiments mentioned above, have been relieved and ordered back to their camps, we shall soon be moving; and it seems to be the prevailing opinion, for since dress parade last night to the present writing, fourteen hours, there has been nearly a thousand letters directed to friends in Chenango and Madison counties, and passed thro' the regiment post office.  Another indication is that the colonel has employed, at his own expense, a man to instruct us in battalion movements, and to take charge of the regiment when on general parade, which he probably would not have done were we to stay in our present camp.

The general health of our regiment is good, there being but few confined to the hospital.  In Co. B, there are two men who are under the charge of the surgeon.  John Nelson, of Norwich, is at Stewart's Mansion Hospital, and Daniel Hough, of Pitcher, at West's Warehouse Hospital, both sick with a fever.  Last night, a death occurred in Co. I.  A man named Marcell Dutton, of Otselic, complained of a very sore throat on Saturday, and went to the surgeon for medicine, telling him that he thought he had the diptheria, but the Doctor reported him fit for light duty, and last night (Sunday) his throat filled up so rapidly that no medicine could help him.  Co. E, I believe, enjoys very good health.

Respectfully Yours,   A.

Obituaries (December 27)

Livonia (Sharp) Forbes

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., of typhoid fever, Mrs. Livonia Forbes, wife of Willis Forbes, in the 51st year of her age.

Mrs. Forbes was born in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], in the year 1811.  Her father David Sharp removed to DeRuyter, Madison Co., during her infancy.  When she was about four years of age her father died, leaving her mother in care of a large family of children, who afterwards was married to Reuben Horton, and moved into this town.  In December in the year 1836, she united with the Baptist Church then worshiping at Genegantalet Corners.  In August, in the year 1842, she was married to Willis Forbes.  Soon after her marriage she changed her Church relation to the Baptist Church in this village.  Of this church she remained a faithful and much beloved member until the time of her death. She was pleasant and amiable in her disposition always cheerful and happy, she contributed not a little to make others happy around her.  As a companion she was faithful, affectioante and devoted, always happy in doing something to promote the happiness of her family and friends around her.  During her last sickness, which lasted about seven weeks she was a great sufferer yet all the time she manifested a remarkable degree of patience and was so cheerful, and withal so much resigned to her condition that it was a pleasant task to wait at her bedside.  Her loss is most deeply felt by the family, and she will be missed by a large circel of relatives and friends who mourn her loss, yet such was her faithfulness as a Christian, and such the strength of her unwavering hope that we all may feel that what is our loss is her unspeakable gain.

"O, mother, sweetest name on earth,

]We lisp it on the knee--

And idolize its sacred worth

In manhood's ministry,

And if I e'er in heaven appear--

A mother's gentle hadn, and tear

Theat pointed to a Saviour here,

Shall lead the wanderer there."

Betsey Gregory Peck

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 30, 1939

Mrs. Betsy Gregory Peck, beloved wife of Clarence Peck, passed away very suddenly early Sunday morning, March 26, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of three years of heart trouble.  Mrs. Peck was born 70 years ago, July 24, 1868, in the Town of DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Gregory.  Forty-three years ago, last October, she was united in marriage to Clarence Peck, at Norwich. To them were born six children, four daughters, Mrs. Ada Follett, who made her home with her parents, Mrs. Francis McFarland, Mrs. Amy Aloi of Norwich and Miss Lottie Peck of New York City, and two sons, Leon of Buffalo and Clifford of New Haven, Conn.  Thirteen years of her married life have been spent in Guilford. A devoted wife and mother, her passing will be keenly felt in the home circle. Services were held Wednesday, with the Colwell brothers in charge. Burial was at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Peck and the family.

Charles F. Pudney

Died January 27, 1939, Otselic, NY

Charles F. Pudney, a highly respected citizen, passed on, at his home in Otselic Center [Chenango Co., NY], Friday, January 27, a victim of pneumonia.  Mr. Pudney was born January 9, 1879, in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where his early life was spent.  He was the oldest child of Walter E. and Esther E. Pudney. About 40 years ago he went to Norwich to work, soon starting for himself in the grocery business on Birdsall street.  June 27, 1906 he married Eunice Anderson, who passed on, April 2, 1926.  September 4, 1927 he married Helen Mathews of New York city, who survives him.  March 1, 1937, he moved to Otselic Center, where he spent many happy hours.  Mr. Pudney had many friends who admired him for his untiring energy and cheerfulness.  Particularly was his nobility of character shown by his faith in others.  His was a life of unselfish service. Besides the widow he leaves a sister, Mr. W.H. Weaver, Sherburne; a brother, Roderick W. Pudney, Little Falls; an uncle, Mert W. Pudney, East Hartford, Conn., and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the Breese Funeral Home, Norwich Jan. 30 at 2 p.m., Rev. George Callender pastor of the Methodist church, of which he was a member, officiating. The burial was at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, of hemorrhage, Pamelia [Osborn], wife of Lieut. E.M. Osborn, of the 114th Reg., N.Y.V., and daughter of John Youlin, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], age 33 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. Levi Beardsley, aged 66 years and 5 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Capt. Asahel Bixby, aged 93 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Jeduthan Hitchcock, aged 78 years.

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

At the residence of his parents, in Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of typhoid fever, Mr. Maitland B. Hill, of this village, aged 19 yrs.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Thankfull [Harrington], wife of Mr. Joshua Harrington, aged 77 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Miss Milly Thomas, aged 80 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. Hiram F. Purdy, aged 26 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., of diptheria, Kneelon Howard [Bartoo], only child of Jesse and Henrietta Bartoo, aged 2 years, 5 months and 6 days.

Marriages (December 26)

Purdy - Welch

Married July 4, 1931, Norwich, NY

Miss Mary Adaline Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Welch of Turner street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Donald W. Purdy of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Saturday  morning at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.W. Nicholson, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church at the home of the bride.  Relatives and close friends of the parties were the guests.  The bride was attended by Miss Frances Spencer, while Edward Baulf acted as best man.  Mrs. Leon Carnalia, cousin of the bride, played the wedding march. The bride's gown was of white taffeta and she carried a bouquet of white lilacs and baby's breath. The bridesmaid was attired in green organdie, trimmed in lavender and carried a bouquet of cosmos and larkspur. The bridal party stood under an arch of pink and white, while the house was filled with garden flowers of various colors.  Following the ceremony a delicious wedding breakfast was served, after which the bride and groom left immediately by motor for a short wedding trip.  They will be at home after July 11 at 2 Crandall street, Binghamton.  The bride was a member of this year's graduating class while the groom is a promising young business man of Binghamton.  He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Purdy. The day was also the 53rd wedding anniversary of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Welch of East Main street.

Pike - Cooley

Married June 1943, Norwich, NY

Betrothal:  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Cooley, of Norwich, Chenango Lake road, [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their only daughter, Florence Ruth. to Phillip l. Pike, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Pike of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in the summer.  Miss Cooley is a graduate of the Norwich high school class of 1942 and has been outstanding in 4-H club work.  She is treasurer of the Chenango County 4-H Council.  At present she is an employee of the Scintilla Magneto Corporation at Sidney.  Mr. Pike is a graduate of Sherburne Central school, class of 1942, and is associated with his father in the operation of their dairy farm.  He is vice president of the Chenango County 4-H Council.

Chenango Telegraph, June 11, 1943

Miss Florence Ruth Cooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Cooley of Norwich, became the bride of Phillip LeRoy Pike, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pike of North  Norwich on Thursday  night at 8:30 o'clock in the Calvary Baptist church. Rev. Reginald Matthews performed the ceremony. The altar was set with candles and lilacs.  Mrs. Eugene Kirkby played the wedding marches and Miss Eloise Elsbree of Oxford was soloist.  Mrs. Ivar Almstedt was matron of honor and Mrs. Hubert Barnes, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid.  Hubert Barnes was best man, and Richard Cooley, brother of the bride, Ivar Almstedt and Harry Pike, cousin of the groom served as ushers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore white satin and marquisette with finger tip veil and carried a bouquet of white rose buds.  Mrs. Ivar Almstedt wore aqua and Mrs. Hubert Barnes wore rose and both carried bouquets of spirea.  Mrs. Cooley mother of the bride, chose navy blue with white accessories and a white rose corsage.  Mrs. Pike, mother of the groom, was attired in a gown of light blue and had a red rose corsage. The bride's going away suit was light blue with white accessories. 

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Burton Westover, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amelia F. Weeks, of the former place. 

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Philo S. Shelton, to Miss Helen A. Sheldon, both of Guilford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. Edward Z. Lewis, Mr. Edwin L. French, to Miss Betsey Jane Ogden, both of Norwich.

Chenango American, November 13, 1862

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by J. Ferguson, Esq., Mr. Nathaniel Pelsho, to Miss Cornelia Barnes, of Smithville.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Loren Doing, Esq., Mr. Henry Newton, of East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Mrs. Julian Benedict of Plymouth.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 6th ult., by Rev. I. Sperry, Mr. Colby K. Godfrey to Miss H. Amelia Godfrey, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 24)

George Hotchkin

Chenango American, November 6, 1862

Geo. Hotchkin, of Lebanon [Madison Co., NY], a volunteer in the 114th Regiment, unfortunately cut off one of his toes with an ax, while on a visit home, just before the Regiment left Norwich, and black erysipelas setting in, death ensued.

Sarah B. Follett

Died October 19, 1933, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Sarah B. Follett, aged 67, wife of Nelson Follett of Amberville [Chenango Co., NY], died at 9:25 Thursday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services will be held at the Amberville residence Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. H.H. Hadley of St. Andrew's Episcopal church, New Berlin, officiating.  Burial will be made in the North Norwich cemetery. Deceased is survived by her husband; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Follett; two brothers, Elmer and William Bryant of Sherburne; one nephew and several nieces.

Flora M. Potter

Died October 19, 1933, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Flora M. Potter of Greene, R.D. 1 [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] late Wednesday night, a few hours after her admittance for treatment.  Deceased was 60 years old.  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Willey and Company at Greene. Burial will be made in Greene. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Brown and one brother, Merton Miller, of Smithville.

Earl Lewis

Died October 18, 1933, Ilion, NY

Word was received here today of the death Tuesday night of Earl Lewis of Ilion [Herkimer Co., NY].  Mr. Lewis was well known in Norwich, having married the former Ruth Haight of this city. Deceased held a responsible position at the Remington Arms Company in Ilion.  Funeral services will be held at Ilion Friday afternoon at two o'clock.  Besides his wife, deceased is survived by his mother and a son, Robert all of Ilion.

Laura Potter

Died October 12, 1940, Preston, NY

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Laura Potter, widow of Willet H. Potter, who died at the county home at Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Friday was held from the Methodist church in this village where she has been a life-long member, Tuesday afternoon.  Burial was in the family plot at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

John F. Powderly

Died September 25, 1933, Norwich, nY

John F. Powderly, 46, died at 6 o'clock Monday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where he had been a patient for the past eight weeks.  Mr. Powderly was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] May 10, 1887, but had been a resident of Norwich for 37 years.  He was well known and well liked by many friends, who will be saddened by his untimely passing.  Mr. Powderly was engaged in hotel business in this city for a time, but in recent years had operated the Colonial gas station on Rexford street. The deceased was a World War veteran and a member of Norwich post, American Legion, and Norwich Lodge of Elks.  He lived at 124 East Main street. There survive his wife, Margaret Powderly, his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Powderly, two sisters, Mrs. John Sheehy and Miss Anna Powderly, and a brother, James Powderly of this city. Funeral services will be held from the late home at 9 o'clock Thursday morning and at 9:30 in St. Paul's church.

Charles A. Powers

Chenango Telegraph, February 2, 1926

Charles A. Powers of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] ill only three hours, died at his home in that place Wednesday, aged 56 years.  Paralysis of the heart was given as the cause of death.  Mr. Powers is survived by his wife, Mae C. Powers, two sons, Alvin L. and Horatio G., of Norwich, a brother, Wesley E., of Oneonta, a sister, Mrs. Elias Hopkins of Franklin, a granddaughter, Alice of Holmesville and four grandchildren, Ethel, Margaret, Raymond and Charles Powers of Norwich.  Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

G. Laverne Pratt

Died November 24, 1931, Erie, PA

G.L. Pratt, 65 years old, for years one of Erie, Pa. leading furniture dealers, died about 4 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, November 24, 1931, in Hamot hospital, that city, following an illness of about five weeks.  Mr. Pratt was born December 10, 1867, in Smithville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], son of Odgen A. and Wealthy A. Pratt.  He went to Norwich when a young lad and lived there for a number of years.  Later he went to Jamestown and 1897 he went to Erie, Pa., where in 1900 he founded the G.L. Pratt Furniture company.  He married Anna Gillou of Geneva, who died in 1918.  He was a man of genial disposition, public spirited, fond of travel and loyal to his friends.  He is survived by one brother, Orin L. Anderson of Norwich, and three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Mathewson and Mrs.  Hannah Wells of Norwich and Miss Lily Pratt of Sherburne. Several nieces and nephews also survive.  He was active in Masonic work, being a member of Keystone Blue lodge, the consistory, the commandery and Shrine and also affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Mr. Pratt was active in the Men's class of the First M.E. church and a member of the board of trustees of the church, a director of the City Mission and a director of the Citizen's mortgage company. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence, Rev. Clarence R. Allen, pastor of the First M.E. church, officiating, assisted by Rev. C.A. Blackmore, of the City Mission, and Rev. A.B. Phillips, of Ripley, N.Y.  Interment was in Erie cemetery, the Knight Templars acting as an escort.

Death Notices

Chenango American, October 30, 1862

In the Battle of Antietam, on the 17th ult., Charles Tracy, private in Co. K, 12th Reg. Mass., son of the late Col. Otis J. Tracy, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 21st inst., Hannah [Hurlburt], wife of Dr. H. Hurlburt, in the 61st year of her age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 25th inst., Mr. Henry Cook, a soldier, aged about 50 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., nY] on the 18th inst., of diptheria, Harlan A. [Coville], only son of Joseph A. Coville, aged 11 years.

Letter from the 114th Regiment - October 1862

Letter from the 114th Regiment

Chenango American, October 23, 1862

On Special Duty
Baltimore, Oct. 20, 1862

Dear American:  The past two weeks have been of great interest, not only to the soldiers of the great Union army, but to the citizens of the States both North and South.  While the Free North, though mourning for the "lost in battle," have had occasion to rejoice over victories won and enemies put to flight, the South is wailing at its defeat and overt dissensions threaten to swell into open rupture.  It seems that Gov. Brown, of Georgia, repudiates the "Conscription act" of the rebel Confederacy, and refuses to furnish conscripts to swell the rebel rabble, and lo! Virginia is ready to rise up and overwhelm "the traitor in our midst."  Yet Jeff. Davis dare not enforce a single law that has been passed unless the overpowering arm of the military is handy to back him up, and he complacently overlooks the acts of the naughty Georgian. The Richmond papers are full of "sighs and tears," and communications swell every column calling on the "patriots at home," as well as the "lovely women of the South," to contribute something to cover the nakedness of "the brave defenders of their homes and liberties."  The fact is, dear American, we sometimes are almost constrained to send the beggars of our abundance, but the law withholdeth our gifts.

Our regiment still continues in camp where we were first ordered, although it is getting pretty well thinned out by drafts for guard duty.  Your correspondent "Steel Pen" was in error about the position of the different companies who were sent out on guard. Co. I, instead of guarding a bridge 8 miles from the city, are at Camden St. Hospital in this city.  Fifty men of Co. H, are at Marlboro, Prince George County, Md., assisting in drafting officers, instead of guarding a hospital. Co. F, instead of being at Prince George co., are occupying the mansion of the rebel General of Cavalry, Stuart, guarding convalescent Union soldiers. They are in one of the most beautiful spots around Baltimore.  It commands a view of the entire city, the bay, and the surrounding country; and I can not imagine what should possess a man to compel him to leave such a lovely place for the uncertain honors of a wicked conspiracy.  Since the letter of "Steel Pen" was written, Co. K, have been withdrawn from the regiment to guard the grounds and house which the Government occupy as a hospital, formerly belonging to --- McKim.  Co. E have also been taken to act as guard around the Baltimore and Washington and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot. They also take charge of rebel prisoners that may have occasion to stop in the city for a few hours. They also have a very pleasant location.

I learn by letters from home that you have rainy and disagreeable weather, and I have wondered what it was that should make such a difference in climate in this part of the State, and, in fact, in Pennsylvania, as well as south of us, we have had but little rain for a month or six weeks --- not enough to make four days steady rain. The sun has shone bright and warm through the day, and at night, although somewhat cool, the moon and stars have made it pleasant for the sentinel.

Yesterday a trio of us had permission to be absent through the day, and a stroll out into the country was agreed upon.  We were surprised to see the leaves upon the trees so green, and as we passed the market gardens, still more surprised to see the gardeners "setting out" cabbage plants, sowing onion and beet seed, hoeing string beans and carrying on the work of June in our country.

"We soldiers" shall be glad when our "county papers" get through talking politics, so that you will be able to give us a little more "local news."  By the way your paper comes to the Soldier's Reading Room, and I assure you it is welcome, as would be the Oxford Times, Chenango Union, the Telegraph, and other papers in the vicinity where the 114th Regiment was recruited.  If you would call the attention of these papers to the fact that the loyal citizens of Baltimore have fitted up this room and furnished it with books, papers, magazines, lights, &c, and especially invite the Union soldier to come there and spend his leisure hours, free of charge, they would not hesitate to place upon their books the address "Baltimore Union Reading Rooms."

The "draft" has taken place in this State, and I learn that a large representation of the secession class have been "drawn in."  At any rate, here in the city, I have known one man to say if $2,000 would buy a substitute, he was ready to pay it. There has been no difficulty in this part of the State, so far as I can learn, and it is to be hoped, that, for the honor of the country, there will be no resistance shown.

There was very nearly a riot here on Friday afternoon. The telegrams and bulletins said that McClellan had been fighting and gained another important victory, and the offices of the evening papers were besieged by as excited a crowd as I ever saw.

Yours,   A.

Letter from NY 152d Regiment - October 1862

Letter from the 152d Regiment

Chenango American, October 9, 1862

Herkimer Co., Oct. 6, 1862

Eds. American:  You have undoubtedly expected to hear from me before this, and you would, had not "changing scenes and circumstances" deprived me of the complete control of my own actions and inclinations.

You have probably learned that I am not going in the Syracuse Regiment.  Yielding to the wishes of friends and my own feelings I enlisted, shortly after leaving you, in the 152d Regiment, from Herkimer County, and with the fate of that noble band of patriots my own destiny is now linked.  Our camp is situated on a high piece of table land overlooking several thousand acres of as rich and fertile land as the Empire State can boast of.  Since our tents were "pitched," the weather, with the exception of two or three days, has been beautiful, and that with the magnificent scenery around us has made camp life, thus far, romantic in the extreme.  A more contented and happy "lot of boys" you can not find, than the soldiers of the 152d Regiment.

Last Friday we received orders to march on Friday next, the 10th, but I hardly think we will get off before the first of next week.  Our Regiment received and accepted an invitation last week to attend the County Fair held at Mohawk, and a fine time we had. The men behaved like true soldiers, and though liquor was sold on the ground, only two soldiers were seen to be intoxicated.  We think this fact speaks well for the character of the Regiment. We are, one and all, eager to get down in "Dixie."  The spirit of patriotism burns brightly in old Herkimer County.  Men and money are poured forth like water.  Many of our towns give three hundred dollars bounty; among them Fairfield, Newport and Little Falls. The county gives fifty, which with the Town, State and United States bounties makes five hundred dollars that each man gets who enlist in any of the towns I have mentioned; so you perceive old Herkimer is not behind her sister counties in liberality and patriotism.

You will hear from me again, as soon as our Regiment arrives in Washington.

Yours, truly,  J.L.T.  

Blog listing November 26 to December 22, 2019

Listing of blog postings for November 26 to December 22, 2019

Marriages

Posted November 29, 2019

Emma Emogene Youngs - Philip John Weltz (Sherburne, 1931)

Elizabeth Grace Wilcox - Harold Emery Neff (Erieville, 1931)
Frances M. Scarlett - Ernest Oechslin (Sidney, 1947, engagement)
Mr. & Mrs. Kendrick D. Wheeler (50th anniversary, Norwich, 1930)
Marriage notices - 1859
     Silas Cheesbro - Permelia Blodgett (Brookfield / Plymouth)
     John Bailey - Jane H. DeForest (Unadilla)
Marriage notices - 1862

     Charles Lockwood - Jeanette Church (Greene)
     Henry Johnson - Alice Sharp (Greene)
     Mills B. Callender - Amelia M. Swain (NYC)
     Samuel Williams - Lizzie F. Palmer (Albany / Vernon Centre)
     Van B. Crain - Phebe A. Ackley (Norwich)
     Abel Comstock - Cynthia  M. Thomspon (Norwich)

Posted December 10, 2019
Henry E. Pegg - Grace M. Evans (Morris / Norwich, 1904)
Silas Owen Peet - Anita Mae Ford (Edmeston / South New Berlin, 1940)
Lewis A. Pfeil - Helen Barr (Guilford / Norwich, 1938)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Chester E. Steward - Miss D. Newton (Plymouth)
     Milo B. Benedict 0 Miss M.E. Phillips (Plymouth)
     George Teed - Olive Patridge (Afton)
     Col. S.J.N. Smith - Mary M. Arnold (New Orleans / Norwich)
     John W. Shear - Phronie Edson (Colesville)
     Albert E. Lord - Climenia C. Slawson (Pitcher / Scranton PA)

Posted December 12, 2019
Gertrude A Brookins - Theodore B. Phelps (Norwich, 1942)
Mary C. Clark - Vincent Lowe (Norwich / Brooklyn, 1942)
Elizabeth M. Peeler - Levi G. Haynes (Cleveland OH / Norwich, 1938)
Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Payne (50th Anniversary, South New Berlin, 1940)

Posted December 16, 2019
Morna Alice Mundey - F. Rowland Hamm (Norwich, 1932)
Norma Bennett - Richard Phetteplace (Norwich, 1941)
Hazel M. Holcomb - Archie W. Benedict (Tunnel / Port Crane, 1914)
50th Anniversary celebration for the following (Norwich, 1942)
     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
     Mr. and Mrs. Milton Steward
Marriage notices - 1862
     Adsburn Birdsall - Eliza R. Montgomery (NYC)
     Jerome Harvey - Cyntha M. Green  (Potter Co PA / Triangle)
     Rufus J. Cornish - Mary J. Eastwood (Coventry)
     Charles B. Wylie - Ellen Cornish (Coventry)

Posted December 18, 2019
Marriage Notices -1862
     Charles E. Brett - Celia Lewis (Guilford / New Berlin)
     Daniel Terrel - Mary May (Greene)
     Jesse Inman - Betsey A. Brewer (Plymouth)
     Albert H. Burdick - Laura Mury (Lincklaen)
     George S. Lattimer - Lois Ryder (Plymouth)
     Mr. E.H. Joslyn - Sarah Banks (New Berlin)
     James A. Skillen - Lucinda Adams (Greene)
     Thomas Lane - Martha J. Brown (Chenango Forks / Greene)
     Rev. Daniel Ballou - Betsey M. Webb (Oxford)
     Eli Fredenburgh - Lucy A. Briggs (Sherburne)
     Mr. A.D. Harrignton - Emma A. Waldron (Pitcher / Pharsalia)
     Eli Merrills - Mary Wails (Sherburne)

Posted December 22, 2019
Jane Marsh - Leo Pratt (Coventry / North Afton, 1940)
Frank Blood - Florence C. Spaulding (Norwich, 1940)
Helen Frances Schat - Carlton E. Pinney (Greene / Norwich, 1942)
Lillian V. Eaton - Wilford C. Pinney (Norwich, 1938)
Marriage Notices - 1862
     Jacob T Davidson - Miss C.A. McIntosh (Oxford / Smithville)
     John Chappel - Mary E. Salisbury (Greene)
     Charles E. Brett - Celia Lewis (Guilford / New Berlin)
     Mr. G.T. Jones - Bessie H. Comstock (Bloomington IL / Norwich)

Obituaries

Posted November 27, 2019

Frances A.L. Jacox (New Berlin, 1933)

Sarah Louella Jacox (Butternuts, 1933)

Almon A.Jaynes (Utica, 1935)

George Henry Jenkins (New Berlin, 1938)

Death Notices - 1862

     Oscar Phelps (Greene, 23y)  Civil War soldier, died in Philadelphia

     Elizabeth M. Dyer (Willett, 31y)

     John Adams (Oxford, 72y)

     Elijah West (McDonough, 27y)

     Addie Odell (Coventry, 2y)

Posted November 28, 2019
Isabella (Baker) Dalrymple (Marlboro MA, Pharsalia, 1859)
Herman Davis (South Plymouth, North Otselic, 1892)  drowning accident
Erford C. Landers (Oxford, 1941)
Lillie Lamphere (New Berlin, 1937)
Frank Lamb (South New Berlin, 1938)
Death Notices - 1859
     Stephen Winsor (Guilford, 73y)
     John Pachin (Guilford, 79y)
     Benjamin Davis (New Berlin Centre, 81y)
     Lydia May Willard (New Berlin, 4y)
     Lydia J. Hyde (Pitcher, 9 months)

Posted November 30, 2019
Julius A. Brown (Plymouth, 1859)  Shooting accident
Norris Davis (New Berlin, 1915)
Charles Decker (Cooperstown, Edmeston, 1942)
Catherine DeGaetano (Norwich, 1941)
Ernest Decker (Edmeston, 1933)  Shooting accident
Death Notices - 1859
     Eleanor Carruth (Norwich, 66y)
     Raby Whitman (Otselic, 103y)
     Sylvanus Rice (Greene, 1y)
     John Davidson (Sherburne, 41y)
     Asa Shattuck (German)
     Mrs. -?- Slater (Plymouth)
Death  Notices - 1862
     Charles C. Willard, M.D. (Greene, 33y)
     Lambert Terrell (Smithville, 59y)
     Georgiana ?ushman (Plymouth, 1y)
     Smyrna (Philo Nearing (Smyrna, 73y)
     Mary Gates (Woodhull, 78y)
     Samuel Ackley (Smyrna, 85y)

Posted December 2, 2019
Death Notices - 1862
     Betsey Merriam (Smithville, 65y)
     Esther A. Merrills (Oxford, 47y)
     Eunice Brown (Norwich, 68y)
     Roxalana Leach (Norwich, 51y)
     Arthur Donnell (King Settlement, 55y)
     Joseph May (Norwich, 88y)
     William H. Brown (Norwich, 25y)
     Frances V. Turner (Preston, 24y)
     Mr. A. Bacon (Pharsalia, 46y)
     John Tuttle (New Berlin)
     Alfred Moffatt (Greene, 77y)
     Sarah Hayes (Norwich, 46y)
     Hannah French (Pilot Mound MN, Norwich, 70y)
     Herman Halberg (Norwich, 2y)
     Emma Halberg (Norwich, 3y)
     Julia A. Eggleston (Norwich, 21y)
     Jonathan Matthewson (South New Berlin, 51y)
     Susan J. Van Cott (Guilford, 44y)
     Lucretia Merritt (Bainbridge, 60y)
     Seth Andrews (Preston, 4y)
     William Wesley Andrews (Preston, 6 months)
     Sally Ingersoll (Smithville, 54y)
     Mr. E. Condo Chace (Preston, 42y)
     Elizabeth Sturgeon (Smithville, 56y)
     Henry Davidson (Sherburne, 41y)

Posted December 3, 2019
Harvey Hubbard (Norwich, 1862)
Lottie Curtis (Somerville, NJ, South  New Berlin)
Calvin Lysander Parker (New Berlin, 1943)
Harriet (Johnson) Parker (New Berlin, 1939)
Horatio S. Parsons (Bainbridge, 1931)
Death Notices - 1859
     infant child McCullor (Norwich)
     Walter McCullor (Norwich, 4y)
     Adelia McCullor (Norwich, 30y)
     Hannah Gordon (Oxford, 43y)
     Zilpha Crandall (Guilford, 63y)
     Rev. B.C. Ferguson (Plymouth, 37y)
     Margaret Gale (McDonough, 57y)
     Charles O. Foote (Sherburne, 53y)
     Chloe Kinney (Sherburne, 15y)
     Benjamin T. Burdick (NYC, Norwich, 32y)

Posted December 4, 2019
Orra H. White (Norwich, 1942)
Fred Patrick (New Berlin, 1943)
Alice Mary (Hunter) Richmond, 1942)
Leslie D. Peck (South Edmeston, 1930)
Abby J. (Pellet) Peck (North Norwich, 1942)
Cordelia Peaslee (Oneonta, 1944)

Posted December 9, 2019
Richmond Snell (Baltimore, Coventry, 1862)  Civil War Soldier
Lovina Baker (Guilford, 1859)
Death notices - 1859
     Harriet L. Millard (Oxford, 2y)
     John McKenne Gomes (Oxford, 17y)
     Judson Beckwith (McDonough, 18y)
     Reuben Tillotson (Columbus, 63y)
     John M. Lewis (Marathon)
     Abby Green (Mt. Upton, 73y)
     Allea? A. Ferris (Guilford, 21y)
     Laura Hotchkiss (Greene, 36y)
     Charles O. Foote (Pharsalia, 33y)
     Margaret Gale (McDonough, 67y)
     Cyrus McMaster (Afton, 18y)
Death notices - 1862
     Lewis Lyon (Greene, 6y)
     Elizabeth McBirney (Smithville, 48y)
     Eva A. Baxter (Smithville, 2y)
     Lucy P. Tillotson (Greene, 3y)
     Mr. W. Oysutebbanks (German, 70y)
     Mary Jane Taylor (Pitcher, 30y)
     Henry Brown (Puna IL, Norwich, 54y)
     Liver Heneny (Union Grove WI, Plymouth, 80y)
     John Havens (Oxford, 72y)

Posted December 11, 20189
Albert K. Peet (Edmeston, 1939)
George Hickox (Preston, 1939)
Glenn D. Peet (Utica, Edmeston, 1938)
Bessie Lydia Phelps (New Berlin, Norwich, 1933)
Raymond E. Peck (Norwich, 1939)
Death Notices - 1862
     Thomas Main (Oxford, 89y)
     Susan E. Myers (Norwich, 3y)
     Fanny F. Hughson (Norwich, 2 months)
     Polly Willet (Smyrna, 31? y)
     Gertrude Adelle Smith (North Pitcher, 18y)
     John H. Morris? (North Pitcher, -8?y
     Mary Elizabeth Pratt (Bainbridge, 8y)
     Mrs. David Bateman (Bainbridge, 70y)
     Daughter of Ovid Lines (Bainbridge, 11y)

Posted December 13, 2019
Paul PerLee (North Norwich, 1930)
William H. Perry (Sidney, 1938)
Floyd R. Phetteplace (Norwich, 1940)
Jennie B. Hawley (Norwich, 1924)
Garry Kimball Phetteplace (North Norwich, 1939)
Jesse D. Phetteplace (Norwich, 1940)

Posted December 16, 2019
Louisa Eliza (Laduo/Ladne) Phetteplace (New Berlin, 1912)
Sarah I. Philley (Norwich, 1941)
Lettie Phillips (New Berlin, 1927)
Ralph Pickens (Morris, 1935)
Adelia (Sargeant) Sage Pike (Morris, 1926)
Death notices - 1862
     Lester Grosvenor Reynolds (Greene, 7 months)
     Patty Randall (Norwich, 91y)
     Thomas Francis Milner (Norwich, 10 months)
     Joe Slater (Smyrna, 72y)
     Francis S. Freeman (Plymouth, 29y)

Posted December 17, 2019
Henrietta Sargent (Morris, 1914)
Ettie Pickles (Norwich, 1914)
George H. Campbell (Clearwater FL, Sherburne, 1939)
Death Notices - 1862
     John B. Wheeler (Greene, 55y)
     Emma Rood (Norwich, 1y)
     Helon Rood (Sherburne, 19y)
     Emma V. Parker (Norwich, 16y)
     Lilly L. Tyler (Butternuts, 5y)
     Samuel May Phetteplace (Norwich, 22y)
     Catharine M. Williams (Norwich, 45y)
     Isaac Crosby (Norwich, 25y)
     Mary C. Kenyon (Pitcher, 1y)
     Dr. John Miller (Truxton, 90y)
     Caroline Augusta McKim (Washington City, 6y)
     Mary E. Marvin (Greene, 22y)
     Mary Corbin (Smithville, 14y)
     John M. Gurnsey (Oxford, 57y)
     George T. Randall (McDonough, 1y)
     Sophia P. Cox (Norwich, 57y)
     Clarissa Hyde (Pitcher, 62y)

Posted December 18, 2019
Oscar Phelps (Philadelphia, Greene, 23y)  Civil War Soldier
Lynn A. Phillips (Norwich, 1938)
Gideon Pierce (Plymouth, 1929)
Delia Elizabeth (Fuller) Pike (Norwich, 1925)
Jesse Pike (North Norwith, 1926)
Death Notices - 1862
     Elizabeth E. Corbin (Smithville, 20y)
     Eber Dibbly (Smithville, 83y)
     Mr. T. Chapman Brown (Plymouth, 29y)
     Alonzo Griggs (Pitcher Springs, 23y)  Civil War Soldier
     Sarah Beach (Pharsalia, 12y)
 
Posted December 20, 2019
Edward Porter (Frederick City MD, Colesville, 20y)  Civil War soldier
Chester Pope (Edmeston, 1942)
Charles E. Porter (Norwich, 1939)
Death notices - 1862
     Lucy Potter (Greene, 84y)
     Elizabeth A. Silvewns (Chenango Forks, 58y)
     Eugene Race (Greene, 11y)
     Sarah A. Marr (Norwich, 41y)
     Jane Van Der Lyn (Oxford, 71y)
     Edmund Hayward (Earlville, 60y)
     Harlan A. Coville (Preston, 11y)
     Roxanna Wood (Guilford, 21y)

Miscellaneous

Posted November 26, 2019
Letter from Benjamin F. Spencer, Civil War Soldier, 27th NY Infantry

Posted November 27, 2019
Chenango County Killed and Wounded - September 1862

Posted December 1, 2019
Letter from Civil War Soldier, March 1862

Posted December 9, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - September 1862

Posted December 14, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - September 1862
Letter from Dr. H.H. Beecher on the death of Dr. C.C. Willard of Greene - 1862

Posted December 16, 2019
Letter from NY 27th Regiment, Norman P. Brown - about Battle of Crampton Gap, Sept. 1862.

Posted December 19, 2019
Letter from the NY 114th Regiment - October 1862