Obituaries (April 11)

William Burnham

Chenango American, September 29, 1864

In Canton, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., on the 22d inst., William Burnham [Purple], son of Dr. Wm. D. Purple, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 28 years.  Thus has suddenly passed away an only and beloved son in early manhood, dutiful, kind, affectionate in his filial character, and a loving brother.  In feeble health for some time past, he yet with great resolution continued up to a brief time previous to his decease at his place in the Bank, where his duties called him, passing unexpectedly hence. The loving and deeply afflicted family received the first intelligence of any change in his condition, in the telegram which announced his death.  Beloved by the officers of the place of his business with whom he was associated, and by all with whom he was brought in contact, of great simplicity of character, purity of purpose, confiding and generous in his feelings, it is a sad necessity that we have thus to register his early death. The parental heart leaned upon him in the hope that he might be spared to be their confidence and stay in advancing years. Developing as he had a capacity for business which would have made him useful in maturer years, it is painful to realize that these hopes of dear parents and friends have been doomed to disappointment.  "But God's ways are not our ways, not his thoughts as our thoughts."

Luther G. Warner

Died April 25, 1939, Gilbertsville, NY

Luther G. Warner, 80, highly respected citizen and businessman of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], died early Tuesday morning at the family home following an extended illness.  Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Gilbertsville Baptist church, Rev. L.V.S. Hutton will officiate and interment will be made in Brookside cemetery.  Mr. Warner was born in Schoharie in September, 1858, and 52 years ago was married to Miss Ruth Gurnsey of Cobleskill.  He had engaged in the monument business here 50 years, and was highly respected by a wide circle of friends.  Surviving are his wife; a son, William Stanley Warner of Binghamton; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bouck of Otego and Mrs. Elizabeth Gurnsey of Schoharie; a brother, John Warner of Schoharie; and several nieces and nephews.

Warren S. Warner

Died October 22, 1924, Norwich, NY

Warren S. Warner, for 37 years employed in the bridge and carpentering departments of the Lackawanna railroad, died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning at 8:30, aged 66 years.  Mr. Warner, who had been ill but a few days of blood poisoning and was taken to the hospital only Tuesday afternoon.  His death, sudden as it is, will be a shock to his numerous friends, who will sincerely mourn his passing. At the time of his demise Mr. Warner was a foreman in the engineering department of the Lackawanna railroad, and was eligible to retire on a pension in a short time.  The deceased was a son of Charles Warner and his wife Sereua M. Snow and was born in Norwich, May 29, 1858. There he grew to young manhood, and his entire life had been spent there and in this village, where he had many friends on account of his quiet and genial ways. At the age of about 24 years Mr. Warner married for his first wife Miss Helen I. Sargent of this village and one son, C. Starr Warner was born unto them. The wife and mother died in the year 1888.  Twenty-nine years ago he again married to Miss Albertien V. Burr, of Norwich. Beside the wife there survive one son, C. Starr Warner of this town; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Titus, of North Norwich, and Mrs. Frank Brown, of Galeton, Penn.  Mr. Warner was a member of the Congregational church of Norwich. The funeral was held from the late home on West Main street, Norwich, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. S.T. Harding, officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich].

Flora (Emmons) Wilber

Died August 18, 1933, Unadilla, NY

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Milo Wilber, 64, whose death occurred Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fisk at Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY] following a shock, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Services will be conducted in the Sidney Center Methodist Episcopal Church with the Reverend Lathrop in charge.  Burial will be in the Highland Hill Cemetery. Bearers will be Charles Wells, Elmer Reed, Bert Gibson and Cook Edgerton.  Mrs. Wilber is survived by six sons and one daughter, Roscoe of Sand Hill, Bert of Mt. Upton, Hiram and George of East Sidney, Emmons and Glenwood of Delhi and Mrs. Olin Heath of Gilbertsville.  She also is survived by 18 grandchildren.

Genevieve (Jacoby) Eaton Warren

Chenango Telegraph, June 12, 1942

Funeral services for Mrs. Herbert E. Warren, whose death occurred in Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, late Tuesday afternoon, will be Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in Emmanuel Episcopal church.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charter, rector, will officiate and burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. Death of Mrs. Warren followed a brief critical illness resulting from heart trouble and complications.  The body of Mr.s Warren, accompanied by family members, will arrive in Binghamton at 9:20 Thursday night, via the D.L. and W.R.R. and will be brought to this city to rest in the George J. Devine Funeral Home in South Broad street.  Widely know for her years of active interest in the art and science of motorless flight, the death of Mrs. Warren is deeply mourned in many circles.  A director of the Soaring Society of America Inc., Mrs. Warren also was a director of the Elmira Area Soaring Corp.  Annually she attended the national glider meets in Elmira where she displayed an active interest.  She was the donor of the Warren E. Eaton memorial trophy awarded each year to the person making the greatest contibution to the art, science and sport of gliding, one of the most coveted awards of all gliding enthusiasts.  Retiring in manner, Mrs. Warren was deeply interested in human welfare.  She shunned public recognition of her many acts of generosity but her interests were numerous and varied. She supported them in a material but quiet way.  Born in Bridgeport, Conn., she was the daughter of the late John and Addie (McLagan) Jacoby. When her family moved to Washington from Wilmignton, Delaware where they resided for some 10 years, Mrs. Warren attended the Gunston Hall School for girls.  Her father was a well known architect and bridge builder who was associated with the construction of the Brooklyn bridge. At his death in 1902, Mrs. Warren and her mother, who was a native of this county, returned to make their home in Norwich.  Mr.s Warren was graduated from Norwich high school in 1905 and from Wellesley in 1909 where she won scholastic honors as valedictorian of her class.  After completing her course in Wellesley she entered the teaching profession, serving with faculties in the Stamford, N.Y., and Montclair, N.J., schools.  Her marriage to Warren E. Eaton was solemnized August 5, 1913 by Rev. Harrison W. Foreman.  Serving in World War one as a lieutenant in the air service, Mr. Eaton, an executive of The Norwich Pharmacal Company was one of the nation's pioneer gliding enthusiasts.  One of the original promoters of the present Soaring Society of America, he met his death December 1, 1934 in a glider accident at Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida.  On July 26, 1939, Mrs. Warren was united in marriage with Herbert E. Warren, former Princeton university instructor.  Maintaining their home in Princeton, N.J. and Mrs. Warren had their summer home at Chenango lake, passing the winter seasons in Florida.  Mrs. Warren continued her interests in Norwich. She maintained an active membership in the Chenango County Red Cross chapter and contributed generously to the chapter's work.  Over a long period of years she manifested a deep concern in children's work in this city and county. During the period from September 1920 to November 1923, Mrs. Warren served as secretary of the Chenango County board of Child Welfare.  One of the pioneer story tellers of the children's hour inaugurated many years ago by Guernsey Memorial Library, Mrs. Warren added lasting friendships from those juvenile groups.  A member of Emmanuel Episcopal church she was also affiliated with St. Margaret's Guild of that church and had served as president of that organization.  Her many affiliations also included the Captain John Harris Chapter of the D.A.R. of this city.  During the period of the first World War, Mrs. Warren worked in Chicago and New York under the direction of former President Herbert Hoover, then the nation's food administrator.  Her wide associations leave many friends who share with her family their grief in her passing. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Warren E. Eaton, Jr., Princeton university student, and two daughters, the Misses Janet and Elise Eaton, students at Dana Hall, Wellesley.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 20, 1894

CHESEBRO:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], Dec. 12, 1894, Amos C. Chesebro, M.D. age 66.

JOHNSON:  In Corning, Kans., Dec. 13, 1894, Rev. Welcome Johnson, age 76 years 1 month 17 days, formerly of Chenango County [NY].

DICKINSON:  In Milwaukee, Dec. 7, 1864, Dr. Charles Ervin Dickinson of Fond duLac, age 45, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, December 27, 1894

GOODRICH:  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.T. Dunham Dec. 25, 1894 Mrs. Marietta Goodrich, aged 81 years.  Burial will be in Pittsfield, Mass.

DEMARSH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20, 1894 Mr. Joseph DeMarsh, age 66.

WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22, 1894, Mr. David Wheeler, age 58 years.

STURGEON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20, 1894, Mr. Joseph W. Sturgeon, age 53 years.

OGDEN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co.., NY], Dec. 20, 1894, Sally [Ogden], wife of the late David Ogden, age 70 years.

HOLT:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14, 1894, Mary [Holt], wife of Charles Holt, age 23 years.

Delaware Gazette Vital Records - 1819

Delaware Gazette Vital Records, 1819

Deaths

JENKINS, Robert, Esq., in the Highlands on board a Hudson sloop, Mayor of Hudson (1819).  [Memorial stone erected in Hudson City Cemetery, Hudson, Columbia Co., NY]

STRONG, Caleb, at Northampton, Late Governor of Massachusetts. [d. Nov. 7, 1819] [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 2, 1819]  Buried Bridge St. Cemetery, Northampton, MA.  Stone reads "In Memory of Caleb Strong, late Governor of Massachusetts, after a life eminent for piety and devotion to the public service, died November 7, 1819 in the 75th year of his age"

SCOUTON, Jacob at Kortright. (1819)

KELLOGG:  At Franklin, Delaware Co. on the 27th November last, Mrs. Dolly Kellogg, wife of Mr. Joseph Kellogg, and daughter of Deacon Samuel A. Curtis, of New Canaan, Columbia County.  The virtues and amiable disposition of the deceased were of the rarest kind, and shown conspicuous in all her conduct.  Although she came to reside in the neighborhood of Franklin, in July last, among strangers, she has left besides her relations, a numerous train of sincere friends who mourn the loss of her society and example.  [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 2, 1819]

DAVIS:  On the 30th ult., Mr. B. Davis, of this town, having returned from hunting, laid his gun upon the bed, on which was his son, about 14 years of age, who had been unwell. A younger child of Mr. Davis, in playing with the gun, discharged it in such a manner that its contents passed through the body of the other, and instantly put a period to his existence.  [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 2, 1819]

HITCHCOCK, Billy, youngest son of Jabez Hitchcock, Esq., aged 1 yr, 9 mo, on Sunday last [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 9, 1819]

JONES, Samuel, 80 yrs, at long Island (Lawyer). [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 9, 1819]

Marriages

At Walton, by William Lupton, Esq., Mr. John Devoe, to Miss Harriet Whitmarch.  [Delaware Gazette, Nov. 25, 1819]

In Otsego, on the fifth instant by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. E.B. Crandal, editor of the Watch Tower, Cooperstown, to Miss Mary Todd, daughter of Mr. Jehial Todd.  [Delaware Gazette, Nov. 25, 1819]

At Colchester, on the 27th ult., by John H. Gregory, Esq., Mr. George Woodworth, of Hector, Tompkins Co. to Miss Eliza Pine.  [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 2, 1819]

At Franklin, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. Mr. Knight, Mr. Orator Blakesley, to Miss Hearsy Kingsley.  [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 9, 1819]

Also, Mr. Charles Clark, to Miss Catharine Gay.  [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 9, 1819]

On the 23d ult., Mr. Frear to Miss Elvira Welton.  [Delaware Gazette, Dec. 9, 1819]

At Franklin, 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, Dec. 23, 1919]

Obituaries (April 10)

Cornelia E. Juliand

Chenango American, September 29, 1864

In this village [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Cornelia E. [Juliand], wife of Mr. Lewis Juliand, aged 58 years.  This beloved friend has suddenly at last left us, after suffering for many years from a complicated disease, and having been brought often to the gates of death, and yet permitted by a kind Providence to prolong her stay beyond all ordinary expectation among the living.  Gifted with eminent social qualities, with a spirit of high courtesy, full of natural buoyancy, joyousness and life, affectionate in all the relations of family and friendship, she was fitted to fulfill in the highest manner, the duties of her position in life.  Cut off by dullness of hearing from the general interchanges of society in which it would have been her delight to have mingled, she was from this cause and from failing health confined for many years for the most part, within the circle of the family, where, not withstanding her feeble physical condition, she was full of energy, self reliance, ambition far beyond the limits of her strength. The sunshine of joyousness was ever around her path, the product of a happy temperament, sanctified by the grace of God.  While many others would have felt disqualified ad excused from domestic duties under sufferings and weaknesses of body like hers, she would listen to no remonstrance against her continuance in the current engagements of the household, even to the end.  Patient, submissive, trustful under infirmities, she illustrated daily by her example, the worth of those exalted qualities of character which were woven into the habit of her daily life. She had no fear of death and would often converse on her diseased condition with a smile of cheerfulness.  By a happy coincidence, two beloved sisters residing at a distance, were near her at the time when her spirit passed hence.  Lonely is the dwelling where her bright presence, resolution, fortitude, energy, were an inexhaustible fountain of strength. We have committed to the grave a brave hearted Christian woman who struggled with heroic endurance under the pains and ills of a diseased body, for many years. We rejoice to believe that her soul is among the ransomed Faithful in Paradise, "released forever form the burdens of the flesh."

Mary E. Fox Wells

Died March 3, 1936, Norwich NY

Mrs. Mary E. Fox Wells died at 6  o'clock Monday night at the home of her son, Rufus Wells, near Norwich Quarter [Chenango Co., NY], aged 92 years. The deceased had been ill a month.  Besides the son above named she leaves another son, Clifford, of North Norwich, three grandchildren, Mrs. Pearl Parker, Lawrence Wells and Esther Shirley Wells of Norwich Quarter, and six great grandchildren.  Funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese funeral home, Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating.

Libbie L. (Bagg) Welton

Died January 18, 1930, Norwich, NY

Libbie L. Welton, wife of Perry Welton, passed away at her home on Piano street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18, 1930.  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Abba Myles and Mrs. Pearl Hooker, one son Leslie Welton, all of Norwich; two brothers, Horace and Will Bagg of South New Berlin; an aged father, N.B. Bagg, and several grandchildren.  Mrs. Welton will be remembered as Libbie Bagg and was born in the town of Butternuts, Otsego county, May 14, 1864.  The most of her life was spent in Chenango county except  a few years spent in Prattsville, Greene county.  In her passing the community loses a fine Christian woman, a model wife and mother always finding ample time for kind words and deeds to relatives and friends.  Funeral services were held Monday at 3 o'clock in Emmanuel church of which she was a communicant.  The Rev. L.S. Charter officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich].  Relatives were present from Oneida, South New Berlin and Sidney.

John Wheeler

Died January 5, 1937, Norwich, NY

John Wheeler, 69, a native of the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], in which township he was born in July, 1867, and where he lived a greater portion of his life, passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith, in the city of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, January 5, 1937.  He was the son of Edson Wheeler, and Sophronia Newton, and was born on the farm known as the Wheeler homestead about two miles from this village.  With the exception of the last five years spent in the home where he died, he had always lived on this farm and had  followed the occupation of farming as long as his health permitted.  He had held the office of justice of the peace in the town of Morris for several years.  He was a member of the Baptist church, and for more than twenty-five years had been a member of Victor Lodge of Odd Fellows in this village.  Early in life he married Carrie Gardner.  Unto them two daughters were born, Nellie, the wife of Benj. Beardsley, and Agnes, the wife of Clifford Smith, both of the city of Norwich.  John was of a genial nature and had many friends who are sorry to learn of his death.  The funeral was held from the home of the daughter in Norwich, at 1:30 p.m. and at the Baptist church in this village at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, and was largely attended by sympathizing neighbors and friends of the deceased, Rev. James Romeyn officiated. The Odd Fellows had charge of the service at the grave.

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 29, 1864

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Aaron Stockwell, in the 97th year of his age.  Mr. Stockwell was among the earliest settlers of the town in which he died, and was a useful and esteemed citizen.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst., Lewis H. Alling, M.D., aged 33 years and 3 months.

At Parker's Place, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th inst., Mr. John M. Henry, of Smithville [Chenango Co.., NY], aged 26 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mr. Henry Fray, aged 88 years.

At the U.S. General Hospital, at Glarysville, Md., Eugene [Blanchard], son of George and Susan Blanchard, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 17 years.

In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Hon. Joseph Reynolds aged 79 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. Abel Childs, aged 55 years.

In Nashville, Tenn., on the 10th inst., Mr. Daniel K. Wescott, Jr., formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 34 years.

Obituaries (April 9)

Rhoda White

Died August 4, 1923, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Rhoda White, aged 92 years, and one of the oldest persons in this vicinity, passed away on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunt west of Holmesville, where she was cared for. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Riverside cemetery.

George W. Shoales

Died March 27, 1918, Norwich, NY

George W. Shoales died Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Eunice Wheeler on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late home at 34 Mitchell street an dinterment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich].

Hattie Whitman

Died January 22, 1944, Binghamton, NY

Services for Miss Hattie M. Whitman, who died in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Saturday morning, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Breese Funeral Home with Rev. R.L. Matthews officiating. The body will be placed in the vault at Mt. Hope awaiting burial later at South New Berlin.  Miss Whitman was born at Lyon Brook [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 29, 1870, the daughter of Rufus Whitman and Marilla White. She was the last of six children. There survive two nieces, Mrs. Pearl Stratton French of Attica and Mrs. Louise Whitman Perry of Coldwater, Mich., also four nephews, Mason A. Stratton of Atlantic City and Harold Whitman of Coldwater, Mich., and Ernest and Clarence Tillapaugh of Norwich.

Lucian White

Died January 1, 1931, Norwich, NY

Lucian White, Norwich high school student, died of pneumonia at the Chenango  Memorial Hospital at 9 o'clock New Year's morning after a week's illness. The deceased was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] November 21, 1911.  He was a member of the senior class at Norwich high school, and was to graduate in June.  He was a keen student and active in athletics, playing left end on the high school football team.  There survive his mother, Mrs. Arthur Fielding of 18 Coomes street, and a sister, Mrs. Bailey Dixson of Morris.  Mr. White was popular with his associates in school, and had many friends in this city who will deeply regret his untimely demise. Funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Baptist church, Rev. James K. Romeyn officiating.

Lucy Anna Bloom

Died November 3, 1942, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Lucy Anna Bloom, wife of City Assessor Roy D. Bloom died suddenly at her home, 23 Mitchell street, Tuesday afternoon.  Her body was found on the kitchen floor at 3:30 by her son-in-law, Robert E. Martin, when he returned from work at the O.&W. shops.  Dr. E.F. Gibson who was hastily summoned, said death had occurred about two hours earlier.  A gas heater used for heating the kitchen was found partially turned on and an unlighted match was on the kitchen table.  It is believed that Mrs. Bloom was seized with a heart attack as she was about to light the gas heater and toppled to the floor.  In falling her hand evidently came in contact with the connection for the electric clock, as the clock was stopped at 1:04.  When Mr. Martin, who resides in the upstairs apartment at the Bloom home, first came into the hall he detected a strong odor of gas. As he entered the kitchen the gas fumes were more intense.  Mr. Bloom, who is the Republican committeeman for his ward, had been engaged during the day on election work, and was reached at the city hall.  A hurried call for Dr. Gibson was made.  Mrs. Bloom had not been well for the past month and had received medical care.  It is believed she was seized with an attack as she bent over to light the gas heater and fell to the floor.  Lucy Anna LaFore was born in Michigan, Jan. 18, 1892.  She was united in marriage with Mr. Bloom at New Haven, N.Y., September 28, 1912, and they took up their immediate residence in Norwich which since has been their home.  She was a member of Broad Street Methodist church and the Ladies Auxiliary to the B. of R.T.  She was held in high regard by those who knew her and there are many friends who will deeply deplore her untimely death.  Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert E. Martin of this city; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Gillespie of New York, and a brother, Louis LaFore of Michigan. Services are to be held at the Breese Funeral home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. Dr. W. Gray Jones officiating.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope.  The body will rest until Friday morning at the Bloom home on Mitchell street.

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 22, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Cornelia [Juliand], wife of Lewis Juliand, aged 58 years.

In the U.S. General Hospital, at Annapolis Junction, Md., on the 13th inst., David W. Ferris, of Co. E 114th Reg., son of Ralph Pettis, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years.

David had won the enviable reputation of being  a brave and faithful soldier.  His untimely fate is a severe trial to his family and friends.  But they enjoy the consolation that he died in the holiest of causes and in the performance of the most sacred of duties - the service of his country.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ins.t, Mr. Elisha Crandall, aged 29 years.

Marriage Notices (April 8)

Chenango American, August 4, 1864

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. Wm. Gates, George Ladue, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Cassie Mulford, of Port Crane [Broome Co., NY].

Chenango American, August 11, 1864

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th ult., by Rev. E.H. Stodard, Mr. S. Woodward Warren to Miss Sarah A. Stodard, both of Coventry.

Chenango American, August 18, 1864

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George W. Miller, to Miss Mary Isabella Ross, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. James McDermott, Mr. John Gallagher, of Pennsylvania, to Miss Elizabeth Welch, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, August 25, 1864

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by Rev. Wm. Gates, Mr. Robert F. Willard, to Mrs. Sarah Watson, both of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev., L.C. Queal, Mr. William H. Wells, of Norwich, to Miss Helen C. Levee, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, September 1, 1864

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 16th ult., by Rev. C.H. Platt, Mr. William P. Sampson, to Miss Augusta Moulter, all of Binghamton.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Erastus P. Smith, Esq., to Miss Floretta N. Benedict, all of Oxford.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 11th ult. by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Alva W. Lyon, to Miss Mary A. Brigham, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, September 8, 1864

In Cincinnatus, on the 6th inst., by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. Richard M. Birdsall, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary M. [Strobeck], daughter of Peter Strobeck, Esq.

At the Presbyterian Church, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, assisted by Rev. G.N. Boardman, Mr. O.B. Bruce to Miss Katie M. Gilbert, daughter of officiating clergyman,  all of Binghamton.

In Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. Dr. Fowler, Mr. Alton D. Root, to Miss Lydia L. Keller, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, September 15, 1864

At Zion Church, in this village [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. George C. Roberts to Miss Helen J. Gray, all of this village.

In Chenango Forsk [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. h. Garlick, Mr. Peter P. Merrill, of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], to Mrs. Sarah J. Baker, of the former place.

In Chicago, Ill. on the 1st inst., by J.H. Harrington, Esq., Ezra W. Hubbard, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Harriet M. Keder, of Rock Island, Ill.

In Trinity Church, Geneva [Ontario Co NY], on the 18th ult., by Rev. W.H.A. Bissell, D.D., Philo M. Patterson, A.M. formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lillie Bissell, of the former place.

Chenango American, September 22, 1864

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. Edward Z. Lewis, Mr. Frederick Carrigon, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Mary Ann Cole, of Norwich.

In Palmyra [Wayne Co.,. NY], on the 14th ins.t, by Rev. H. Eaton, Mr. C.B. Johnson, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Gertrude Louisa Dunlap, of the former place.

Chenango American, September 29, 1864

At Salina, Mich., on the 21st inst., by Rev. Mr. Marshall, Hascal Ransford, Esq., of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Josephine M. Wood of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. James McDermott, Mr. James Keyes, to Miss Mary J. Redmond, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Rowland Blivin, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Emily E. Steere of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

Obituaries (April 7)

Emma Elliott

Norwich Sun, January 16, 1943

The death of Miss Emma Elliott, Lake George, sister of G. W. Elliott of Randall avenue, occurred Friday night after a long period of failing health.  Services are to be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the Breese Funeral Home.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church will officiate.

Ellen E. Evans

Died December 15, 1931, New Berlin, NY

Mrs. Ellen E. Evans, aged 71, died at her home on Henry street, this village, on Tuesday, Dec. 15th, after an extended illness.  Funeral services will be held from the home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. Henry Hale Gifford officiating, with interment in Fairview cemetery.  -- New Berlin Gazette.

Dorothy Elliott

Died November 12, 1937, New Berlin, NY

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Miss Dorothy Elliott whose death occurred Friday after a long illness at the home of her nephew, Dr. William P. Elliott of New Berlin, will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in St. Andrew's Episcopal church, New Berlin.  The Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector will officiate. Burial will be made in the Brick Schoolhouse cemetery at Garrattsville.  Miss Elliott was born June 9, 1863, at Pittsfield, N.Y., the daughter of William and Isabell Hall Elliott.  Much of her early life was spent in Pittsfield.  Widely known and highly respected, her passing is sincerely mourned. She was a member of St. Andrew's church.  Immediate survivors include three nieces, Minnie Harrington of Schenectady, Mrs. Ralph Silverberg and Mrs. Gail Moulton of Chicago, Ill.; and two nephews, Ned Elliott of New Lisbon, N.Y. and Dr. William P. Elliott of New Berlin. 

John Carey Ellsworth

Died December 29, 1934, New Berlin, NY 

John Carey Ellsworth, 59, died at his home here Saturday of pneumonia after a four-weeks' illness resulting from a fall.  He was born in Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] August 28, 1875, son of John H. and Amanda Anthony Ellsworth.  He married Ella May Rowe November 26, 1903, who survives.  Mr. Ellsworth came here from Leonardsville 28 years ago and was a livestock dealer.  He was a member of Phoebus lodge, F.&A.M. New Berlin and of B.P.O. Elks Norwich. Besides his wife he leaves a sister Mrs. Dora Rowe, Gilbertsville brother, George E. Ellsworth, Leonardsville.  Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 in St. Andrew's church with Rev. Denny of Zion Episcopal Church, Morris officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery.--Sun

Edward J. Elliott

Died October 21, 1941, Norwich, NY

Edward J. Elliott of 36 Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], one of this city's best known and most substantial citizens, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 11:30 Tuesday morning, after a period of failing health extending over the past two years.   Mr. Elliott was born in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], April 20, 1866, but had been a resident of Norwich for many years.  He followed the occupation of carpenter in early life, later branching into the contracting business and still later into mill work and the lumber business.  He established the E.J. Elliott lumber business in September 1900, and this continued until 1921 when the E.J. Elliott Lumber Company was formed with Mrs. Elliott and the two sons of the couple, Earl J. Elliott and Ary S. Elliott becoming partners in the business.  Mr. Elliott served as president of the company until the time of his demise. The deceased was vice president and the oldest living director of the Chenango Cooperative Savings and Loan Association.  He had served on the board of directors since July 8, 1902 and he had been vice president since June 30, 1933.  Mr. Elliott was a member of all the Masonic bodies for many years.  He joined Norwich Lodge 302, F.&A.M. in 1887 and three years ago was honored by the lodge when presented with the 60 year jewel.  He was a past master of the lodge, and had served in several of the chairs in both Norwich Commandery, K.T., 46, and Harmony Chapter 151, R.A.M.  He had been a member of Ziyara Temple of the Shrine at Utica since 1905. The deceased was also a charter member of the Norwich Club and the George Rider Hook & Ladder company.  He attended the First Baptist church.  In failing health for about two years, Mr. Elliott during the past summer apparently had shown improvement and had attended meetings of the board of directors of the loan association and had made inspections as a part of his duties. About 10 days ago he contracted a cold and this brought on an aggravated condition.  His condition became more serious late Monday afternoon and he was removed to the Chenango Memorial Hospital.  Ed Elliott as he was familiarly called by hundreds of friends and acquaintances in Norwich, was held in the highest esteem by those who knew him.  He was substantial and fair in his business dealings of nearly half a century and there are many who will learn with sincere regret of his demise.  he was dependable and possessed those qualities of manhood, which earned for him lasting confidence. There survive his wife, Ella Curnalla Elliott and two sons, Earl J. and Ary S. Elliott.  Funeral arrangements have not been complete, but it is believed there will be a Masonic service.

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 8, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mary A. [Warner], wife of Wesley Warner, aged 24 years, 3 months and 14 days.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th ult., Mr. Levi A. Thompson, aged 62 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Benjamin Harriott, aged 64 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. John Hull, aged 93 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. John Bartholomew, aged 44 years.

Chenango American, September 15, 1864

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Frank E. [Lewis], son of Henry and Mercy Lewis, aged 8 years.

At Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. Oliver Babcock, aged 86 years.

At the Satterlee General Hospital, West Philadelphia, on the 21st ult. of typhoid fever, Mr. Reuben Southworth, son of Rev. Wm. Southworth, recently of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Hannah [Watkins], wife of Wm. Watkins, aged 63 years, 9 months and 22 days.

In Sparta, Monroe Co., Wis., on the 7th ult., Harriet A. [Salisbury], daughter of Wm. H. and Ann E. Salisbury, of this town, aged 19 years and 2 months.

Obituaries (April 6)

Flora E. Evans

Died June 26, 1928, Preston, NY

Mrs. Flora E. Evans, matron at the county home in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] for the past 15 years, died at that institution at 1:15 Tuesday morning of pneumonia, aged 70 years.  Mrs. Evans was well known to Norwich people and during her long service as matron at the county home she earned the confidence of Supt. and Mrs. Frank J. Quinn and the residents at the home, all of whom will regret her death.  There survive two sons, Merton H. Evans and Will E. Evans of Norwich, and a daughter, Mrs. Alta Rathbun of North Norwich; also two grandsons, Hubert Evans of  Norwich and Roscoe Rathbun of North Norwich. Two great-grandsons and several brothers and sisters also survive.  Funeral services are to be held at the Preston church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. L.L. Vought of Marathon officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. The body was brought to the home of the son, Will Evans, Tuesday afternoon.

Amy J. Evans

Died February 23, Malone, NY

Mrs. Randall Evans, mother of Mrs. Charles W. Dunckel of Norwich, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Whiting in Malone [Franklin Co., NY] Sunday night, aged 76 years. She had been in ill health for the past two years.  Mrs. Evans was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 11, 1864, and this place had always been her home with the exception of winters which she usually spent in Florida or North Carolina.  The deceased was a member of the First Baptist church and was held in the highest respect by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  Mr. Evans died in 1938 and there survive three daughters, Mrs. Dunckel of Norwich, Mrs. Whiting of Malone and Mrs. Victor Warner of Norwich, also a son, Durwood Evans of East Orange, N.J.  Two brothers also survive.  Venner A. Aldrich of Sherburne and Cory J. Aldrich of Norwich. Both are now in Florida for the winter.  Mrs. Evans also leaves 14 grandchildren. Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. Dr. J.A. Monk of New Jersey, former First Baptist church pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich].

Lottie E. (Simmons) Evans

Died December 10, 1940, North Norwich, NY

Mrs. Lottie A. Evans, wife of Frank E. Evans died at the family home in King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] early Tuesday morning. She had been an invalid for 16 years.  Mrs. Evans was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] July 24, 1886, the daughter of Louis Buell and Lura Simmons.  There survive her husband, who is now confined in Chenango Memorial Hospital ill with an infection; one son, Emory Evans of King Settlement, a sister, Mrs. Alvin Holliday of North Norwich, two nieces, Mrs. Frank Dalrymple and Mrs. Myron Hills of North Norwich. Services are to be held at the Breese funeral home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. with Rev. Lyle Weed of the Sherburne Methodist church officiating.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich NY].

Randall B. Evans

Died January 18, 1938, Dunedin, FL

Randall Evans, about 90 years of age, died Sunday afternoon at his home in Dunedin, Fla.  The body was shipped Tuesday evening and is expected to arrive in Norwich Thursday afternoon on the 4:25 Lackawanna train.  The remains will be taken to the Breese Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. J.K. Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  For several years Mr. Evans spent summers at his home on West Hill and winters at 1018 Bass Boulevard, Dunedin, Fla.  Because of poor health, however, he and Mrs. Evans have remained in Florida for the past year.  Mr. Evans is survived by is wife, Mrs. Amy Evans; a son, Durward Evans of East Orange, N.J.; three daughters, Mrs. Charles W. Dunckel of the south Plymouth road, Mrs. Victor Warner of Plymouth, and Mrs. Charles whiting of Malone; and 14 grandchildren, Virginia, Barbara, Ralph, Gertrude and Elsie Evans of East Orange; Meribeth Dunckel of South Plymouth road; Richard, Arieta, Lawrence, Ronald, Evelyn and Darene Warner of Plymouth, and Amy and Marie Whiting of Malone.

Tampa Bay Times, January 19, 1938

Dunedin, Randall B. Evans, 89, retired farmer, died Sunday afternoon at 4:15 in Mease hospital.  He had been in Dunedin two months but had spent several winters here on Bass boulevard.  he would have been 90 years old Thrusday.  Moss Funeral home has charge of the services which were held fonight.  Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Emy B. Randall; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Whiting, Malone, N.Y.; Mrs. Charles Dunckle, and Mrs. Victor Warner, Norwich, New York.

Death Notices

Chenango American, August 11, 1864

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Laura Isabel [Rogers], youngest daughter of Daniel and Mary K. Rogers, aged 7 years and 2 months.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mrs. Orrilla Japhet, wife of Andrew Japhet, aged 40 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds, widow of Thomas Reynolds, aged 72 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Nelson N. Green, aged 45 years.

Chenango American, August 25, 1864

In this town on the 17th inst., William [Higley], son of Silas and Mary Ann Higley, aged 12 years.

Cut down by Death's relentless hand.

While friends stood weeping at his fall--

But ah! 'twas Heaven's supreme command;

Life, health, their tears could not recall.

In Guilford, on the 14th inst., Everitt E. [Goodrich], oldest son of Rev. J.T. and Margaret Goodrich, aged 21 years and 7 months.

Chenango American, September 1, 1864

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Robert PerLee, son of Henry PerLee, aged 4 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Mr. Isaac Rorapaugh, aged 31 years.

In New Orleans, La., on the 9th ult. of consumption, Mr. John H. Brooks, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 31 years.

Post listing March 16 to April 5, 2020

Listing of blog postings for March 16 to April 5, 2020

Marriages

Posted March 20, 2020

Thomas W. Ryan - Mary G. Welch (East Norwich, 1940)

Irving Walter Rutherford - Mary Elizabeth Elliott (West Hartford CT / Norwich, 1944)

Mr. & Mrs. Walter R. Greene (White Store, 1930)

Marriage Notices - 1864

     Joseph Verill - Lucy Widger (Greene)

     Martin Calson - Mary C. Marsh (East Hamilton / Norwich)

     Morgan Pellett - Illissie Morse (IL / Norwich)

     Cyrel Sumner - Dorthea M. Child (East Pharsalia / Exeter)

     Lewis Huntly - Harriet E. Elwood (McDonough)

     Samuel B. Morehouse - Elizabeth Briggs (Smithville)

     Samuel A. Small - Fidelia Porter (West Millbury MA / Oxford)

     Peter Kinyon - Josephine m. Willard (Greene / Chenango Forks)

     Edward Youngs - Mary Elizabeth Ingraham (Oxford)

     Joseph W. Burgess - Mary M. Miller (La Prairie, WI / Greene)

     Hendrick Houghten - Minnie E. Ingaram (Oxford)

     Albert Willcox - Frances k. Sanders (Oxford / Norwich)

     Warren Stockwell - Sarah N. Beardsley (Butternuts / Coventry)

     Henry C. Roome - Mary Jane Rouse (Oxford)

Posted March 23, 2020
George E. Sabin - Ethel Sage (Montrose, PA, Norwich, 1943)
Thomas Francis Walsh - Ruth mildred Grover (Cortland / New Hartford, 1924)
Vernon K. Wales - Virginia E. Standish (Plymouth / Norwich, 1942)
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Wackford (50th Anniversary, Oxford, 1940)
Marriage Notices - 1864
     Lucius Cumber - Louisa M. Gage (Greene)
     Mr. D.H. VanAntwerp - Adda Cooley (Afton WI / Oxford)
     Charles R. Young - Sarah Ellen Roberts (Rutland Co VT / New Berlin)
     Richard T. Husted - Anglia P. Dodge (Marathon / Cortland)
Marriage Notices - 1875
     Edgar A. Steele - All C. Brown (Norwich)
     William F. Bard - Mazada Thornton (Norwich)
     Horton E. Kinch - Matilda Beckett (Norwich / Oxford)
     Alvah Hunt Smith - Maria VanValkenburgh (Greene)
     Lewis N. Rich - Libbie J. Moncrief (Triangle / Greene)
     Thomas J. Quail - Libbie A Chapman (Lebanon / Sherburne)

Posted March 28, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Horatio G. Littlefair (60th wedding anniversary, 1926)
Marriage notices - 1864
     Daniel Terrel - Eliza Pettis (Oxford / Greene)
     Obadiah G. Rundeld - Minerva Devoll (Norwich)
     Henry McFarland - Sarah J. Horton (Oxford)
     Charles Fisher - Delia Vickery (Oxford)
     Henry Bissell - Frances F. Rosebrook (North Norwich / Norwich)
    Zeba L. Drake - Emma l. Bennett (Oxford / Norwich)
     Mr. H.D. Mallory - Sophia s. Nash (Norwich)
     Charles h. Church - Hattie Heady (Norwich)
     Legrand Cassell - Alice Young (Afton /Guilford Center)

Posted March 30, 2020
Marriage Notices - 1864
     John G. Stevens - Sarah Lewis (Greene / Clinton)
     Bruce A Borden - Olive L. Button (Preston)
     James K. Jones - Harriet P. Whitfield (Greene / Nelson PA)
     Alfred Squires - Jerusha O. Norris (Smithville)
     Mr. O.M. Hughson - Fannie A. Knapp (Norwich / Franklin)
     George W. Sanders - Ellen B. King (Norwich)
     Rodolphus Brown - Adell Huddleston (Pharsalia)
     George F. Wight - Julia A. Morse (McDonough / Greene)
     Edwin W. Butts - Delia Ett Tyler (New Berlin)
     Lewis White - Mary Richer (Columbus)
     Harry D. Wheeler - Ruth E. Horton (Ceder Run PA / East Greene)
     Lewis D. Rogers - Matilda M. Dobison (Oxford)

Posted April 1, 2020
Alice Quinn - David F. Lee, Jr. (Norwich, 1942)
Irene VanValkenburg - Charles lennon (Mt. Upton / New Berlin, 1923)
Virginia Ann Liddell - John Geiselmann (Engagement, 1946)
Mr. & Mrs. Stanford J. Gibson (50th Anniversary, Norwich, 1935)
Marriage Notices - 1864
     Charles W. Knickerbocker - Mary E. Beach (Smithville / Greene)
     Harvey W. Hatch - Gertrude C. Dubois (NYS)
     D.S.R. Buck - Elida Benedict (Greene)
     REv. L.C. Queal - Sarah J. Hall (Norwich / Cazenovia)

Obituaries

Posted March 16, 2020
Charles Hanson Goodwin (Guilford, 1939)
Ethel Goodnow (Brasher Falls, 1936)
Darwin E. Goodnow (New Berlin, 1926)
Mariette Haight Goodnow (New Berlin, 1930)
Death Notices - 1864
     Lola P. Abbott (Newark NJ, Hamilton, 20y)
     William Henry Wade (Oxford, 1y)
     Lucy Morse (Norwich, 54y)
     Jane M. Stiles (Norwich, 2y)
     Daniel Heady (Plymouth (82y)
     Frances A. Walker (Oxford, 31y)
     Phoebe Stanton (Norwich, 72y)
     Harvey Sherman (Norwich, 58y)
     Betsey Hadlock (Norwich, 68y)
     Dwight Parce (Camp Groce TX)  Civil War soldier, 114th Infantry

Posted March 17, 2020
Lillian (Pendelton) Grant (Norwich, 1940)
Clara Nichols Grant (Cortland, 1937)
Kiefer R. Gorham (Oneonta, Norwich, 1943)
Loren W. Gould (Greenfield MA, Preston, 1937)
Death notices - 1864
     Jabez Robinson (South Oxford, 81y)
     Mr. C.B. Taft (Triangle, 36y)
     Daniel Hayes (Coventry, 54y)
     William F. Brown (Norwich, 37y)
     George Windsor (Norwich, 54y)
     J. Hannah Race (Greene, 87y)
     T.H. Ta-er (Chenango Forks, 9y)
     Hattie Rogers (Chenango Forks, 6y)
     Susannah Bonesteel (German, 100y)

Posted March 18, 2020
James Francis Grooms (Norwich, Fulton, 1938)
Harriet L. (Green) Mathewson (Norwich, 1938)
Hawley O. Gregory (Norwich, Cazenovia, 1934)
Jabez Robinson (Greene, 1864)
Death Notices - 1864
     Sally Willard (Centralia IL, Hamilton, 81y)
     Reuben F. Perry (Oxford, 40y)
     Martha Simpson (McDonough, 2y)
     Lucy A. Sibley (Plymouth, 32y)
     Roxana Rogers (Chenango Forks)
     Salmon Beach (Greene, 19y)
     Russel Horton (Greene, 65y)
     Julia McMahon Clarke (Oxford, 29y)
     Henry M. Clarke (Oxford, 3y)
     Ada E. Douglas (Oxford, 31y)
     Theodore Wade (Lisle, Guilford, 84y)

Posted March 19, 2020
Arthur Robert Graves (Norwich, 1942)
Edwin L. Graves (Norwich Quarter, 1929)
Frank O. Graves (Norwich Quarter, 1931)
Olin S. Grant (Norwich, 1938)
Death Notices - 1864
     Menzo Deforest Touslee (East Greene, 6 months)
     George Buck (Greene, 7y)
     Amelia Hull (Oxford, 41y)
     Tobias Nagel (Norwich, 79y)
     Charles H. Barnard (Greene, 32y)
     Ira S. Atwater (Greene, 15y)

Posted March 21, 2020
Joseph Willcox (Greene, 1864)
Helen A. Briggs (Norwich, 1927)
Mary Gertrude Guile (Plymouth, 1938)
George Miles (1864)  Shot in fight
Death notices - 1864
     Jane Harrison (Greene, 31y)
     Charles kIng (Greene, 22y)
     Alvira Robinson (Oxford, 60y)
     Sally Loomis (Oxford, 78y)
     Marenus Gammet (Norwich, 21y)
     Wallace Leonard (Colesville, 15 months)
     Huldah Luella Leonard (Colesville, 20 months)
     Maria Baker (Oxford, 66y)
     Mary Pellet (Norwich, 34y)

Posted March 22, 2020
Mary Ann (Bowers) Walker (Oxford, 1912)
Myrtle Vergason (Lodi CA, Norwich, 1930)
Edwin Wackford (Oxford, 1941)
C. Henry Barnard (Greene, 1864)
Death Notices - 1864
     Birtie G. Short (Truxton, 4y)
     Sarah Gray (Greene, 78y)
     Samuel A. Smith (Guilford, 85y)
     Mr. F. W. Shaylor (Chenango Forks, 20y)
     William D. Lisk (Chenango Forks, 11y)
     Seth E. West (Franklinville, 57y)
     John P. Smith (Norwich, 67y)
     Paul W. Latham (Norwich, 70y)
     Jacob Woodlard (Norwich, 77y)
     Homer Winner (Norwich, 9y)
     Marenus Gamet (Preston, 21y)
     Amy Dible (Smithville, 84y)
     Charles Wilcox (Smithville, 85y)
     Adosha Smith (Norwich, 78y)

Posted March 24, 2020
E.B. Van Camp (Norwich, 1864)  Civil War soldier
Oliver family (Half Moon, 1864)
Alfred Nichols (Sherburne, 1864)
Rev. Dr. Henry Hale Gifford (New Berlin, Penny Farms FL, 1937)
Lillian (Stark) Gilbert (Edmeston, 1937) pedestrian/car accident
Death Notices - 1864
     Harriet Ann Johnson (Norwich, 15y)
     Ezra Gibbs (Guilford, 67y)
     Anna Stowell (Mt. Upton, 83y)
     Daniel Willson (Chenango Forks, 88y)
     Luther A. Johnson (23y) Civil War soldier
     Thomas Sheldon (Guilford, 88y)
     Ruth Martin (Coventry, 26y)

Posted March 25, 2020
Helma Christina Pedersen Lewis (Butternuts, 1944)
Charles Lethbridge (East Hubbardton VT, Pittsford, 1943)
Ralph J. Griswold (Binghamton, Norwich, 1935)
Death Notcies - 1864
     Frederick Newkirk Balcom (O(xford, 6 months)
     Sherman S. Bartholomew (Oxford, 39y)
     Harriet K. Lownsberry (Cannon mI, Oxford, 32y)
     Polly Campbell (Greene, 84y)
     Joseph Searles (Guilford, 38y)  Civil War soldier
     Abby Brown (Norwich, 83y)
     Clarissa Noyes (Norwich, 69y)
     Louisa E. Towslee (East Greene, 34y)
     Margaret Crozier (Norwich, 26y)
     Willie Lee (Norwich, 2y)
     William W Green (Mt. Upton, 38y)
     Lydia Hrvey (German, 79y)

Posted March 27, 2020
Elizabeth A. Andrews (Binghamton, Norwich, 1886) Pedestrian/Train accident
May Linger (Omaha NB, 1938)
Calvin A. Lewis (Norwich, 1933)
Addison Lyon Mesick (Binghamton, 1932)
Hattie Louisa Littlefair (Holmesville, 1935)
Death Notices - 1864
     Joseph S. Smith (Greene)  Civil War soldier
     Mary Adelaide Herrick (Oxford, 8y)
     Jeremiah Wheeler (Oxford, 58y)
     Rufus Phillips (Norwich, 85y)
     John G Smith (Earlville, 74y)
     Willard White (Greene, 34y)
     Minerva Willoughby (Oxford, 63y)
     Joel Yale (Guilford, 73y)
     Deliaette C. Willcox (Norwich, 39y)
     Frank Eugene Shaw (Norwich, 3y)
     Anice Juelina Merrill (Norwich, 1y)

 Posted March 29, 2020
Myron K. Owens (Norwich, 1934)
Charles Cushman Juliand (Greene, Norwich 1938)
Israel C. Jones (Norwich, 1935)
Samuel A. Jones (Norwich, 1937)
Death Notices - 1864
     Rebecca H. Rockwell (Norwich, 55y)
     Eliza D. Grant (Pharsalia, 37y)
     Lydia Young (Sherburne, 64y)
     Robert C. Hall (Preston, 16y)  Civil War soldier
     Albert Weeks (Oxford, 18y)
     Violettee B. Hitchcock (Pitcher, 52y)
     John C. Harris (Sherburne, 55y)
     Joseph Weiler (Norwich) Civil War soldier
     Sheldon Bolles (Oxford) Civil War soldier

Posted March 31, 2020
Sarah E. Owens (Norwich, 1934)
Susan Elizabeth (Lethbridge) Osier (Rutland VT, Pittsford, 1943)
Dr. Blin Harris (Norwich, 1864)
Almeda Graves (Mt. Upton, 1864)
Death Notices - 1864
     Henry Hall (South New Berlin, 66y)
     Ettie M. Jackson (Oxford, 14y)
     Theodore Lovell Porter (Oxford, 14y)
     Mulberry Whitmarsh (Omeo WI, Greene, 73y)
     Mary Harrington (Lisle, Greene, 72y)
     Wilmarth Peters (White Store, 79y)
     Justus E. Dickinson (Preston, 15y)
     Henry Randall Bush (Guilford, 2y)
     John Wescott (Norwich, 73y)
     William A. Bolt (Greene, 35y)
     Abram L. Beedle (Greene, 65y)
     Polly Spencer (Coventry, 68y)
     Solomon Ensign Sr. (Pitcher, 93y)

Posted April 2, 2020
Charles Town (Norwich, 1864), Civil War soldier, mistakenly reported as killed in action
Adell Washburn (Columbus, 1935)
Frank A. Whitbeck (Morris, South New Berlin, 1940)
William V. Washburn (South New Berlin, 1940)
William Henry Welch (Norwich, 1941)
Death notices - 1864
     Hascall Ransford (Norwich, 64y)
     Amie M. Brooks (Sherburne, 32y)
     Janie Goodrich (Dryden, 14y)
     Sarah E. Smith (Binghamton, 20y)

Posted April 4, 2020
John Tracy (Oxford, 1864)
Edmund S. Burgess (Greene, 1864)  Civil War Soldier, killed in action
Joseph J. Reid (Smithville, 1864)
James M. Bunnel (Smithville, 1864) Civil War Soldier
Delos Paine (Greene, 1864)  Civil War Soldier
Dr. Jasper G. Reynolds (Greene, 1864)
Death notices - 1864
     Eddie G. Short (Greene, 7y)
     William H. Edgerton (Smithville, 21y) Civil War Soldier
     Abigail Ives (Norwich, 59y)
     Sally Bowen Gartsee (Norwich, 51y)
     Edward Payson (Oxford, 14y)
     Betsey Bartle (Oxford, 94y)
     Rev. Jas. Garait (Plymouth, 32y)
     William I. Wentworth (Pharsalia, 30y)
     Betsey Elizabeth Moore (Smithville, 1y)
     Coddington B. Brown (Norwich, 60y)
 

Miscellaneous

Posted March 24, 2020
Letter from the 114th - April 1862

Posted March 26, 2020
Letter from the 114th, Dr. H.H. Beecher on the execution of Charles Turner - January 1864

Posted March 28, 2020
Letter from Sherman's Army - John S. Schenck, May 1864

Posted March 31, 2020
Letter from 8th New York Cavalry - John McMoran, May 1864

Posted April 1, 2020
John Laclair, Churubusco Farmer Healer - 1937

Posted April 4, 2020
Letter from 8th New York Cavalry - Charles B. Dunning - June 1864

Posted April 5, 2020
Hon. Frederick Juliand Captured by Rebels - September 1864

Frederick Juliand Captured by Rebels - 1864

Senator Juliand Captured by the Rebels -- Account of his Adventures and Escape

Chenango American, September 22, 1864

Hon. Frederick Juliand, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], our present State Senator, has recently met with an adventure in Rebeldon, which came near lodging him in Libby Prison, and in which he has undergone some severe hardships.  The affair having created considerable excitement in this vicinity, we have taken pains to procure from Mr. Juliand, the facts in detail, the interest taken here in the affair being our apology for occupying so much space with the account. 

Mr. Juliand left his home on the 4th inst., for the purpose of carrying a quantity of money to Newbern, North Carolina, to be used by Capt. Wm. Jones, who was then at that place endeavoring to fill the quota of this town by recruiting.  Mr. Juliand had previously been at Newbern, assisting Capt. Jones in this business, and had left a portion of the money necessary for that purpose, and upon representations from Mr. Jones that more was likely to be needed, he started on this occasion with the greenbacks supposed to be required. 

He left Norfolk on the 9th inst., in the small steamer Fawn, which carried the mail between Norfolk and Newbern by the way of the Dismal Swamp Canal, Pasquatank river, Albemarle Sound and Pamlico Sound.  There were on board the steamer twenty-seven persons in all, among whom were:  Lieut. Col. Burnham, 16th Conn., Vol., recently relieved from Libby Prison, and on his way to return to duty, Maj. C.C. Groves, 1st North Carolina Vol., Lieut. Wilson, 103 Penn., Capt. Hitchcock, Battery G. 3d N.Y. Vol., Maj. E.S. Jenny, 3d N.Y. Artillery, and Provost Judge of Newbern (and recently appointed Colonel of the 185th Regiment, a new Regiment raised at Syracuse, under the late Call) and Mr. Juliand.  There were also on board 15 soldiers, of the 23d Mass. Vol., two colored soldiers, two deserters from the rebel army, and the crew.

When about half-way down the canal, which is about 22 miles long, at a point where a cavalry company is stationed (under command of Capt. Sage, of Norwich, in this county) the captain of the steamer left her to go on in charge of the clerk. At about 5 P.M. of the 9th, when within about one mile of the outlet of the canal, at a point called Currituck Bridge, as the Fawn neared a drawbridge the bridge was suddenly closed and a party of 20 rebel guerrillas rushed upon the bridge, and immediately fired a volley down upon the deck, among the defenseless party on board, and continued firing until about 100 shots were fired, when Maj. Jenny swung his handkerchief as a signal for a surrender, which, inasmuch as they had no arms, or other means of defense on board, was necessary to preserve their lives.  One person was killed and eight wounded, being one in three of those on board.

The wretches then jumped upon the steamer, which had swung against the bridge, and commenced a wholesale plunder of the baggage of the passengers, smashing in trunks &c. and appropriating the contents to their own use.  One heathen pulled off the boots of the man killed, while he was yet dying, afterwards boasting to Mr. Juliand of his exploit. They took such of the baggage as they could conveniently carry in a cart they had there for the purpose, and two small mail bags (Not getting the large and more valuable mails which were below deck). They then set fire to the Fawn and she probably was entirely destroyed, though by the time she was fairly burning the captives were on the march. The wounded, except two who were supposed to be mortally wounded and were left, were placed in the cart and remorselessly jolted over the horrible roads, groaning in their anguish but without avail.  Among them were the blacks, who seemed to excite the particular spite and venom of the "chivalry" during that long night's march.

They were marched rapidly along the rough, sandy road, through swamps and across lots, until near midnight, when they halted at a house and obtained some refreshment, though in their exhausted and excited condition it was not partaken of very freely.

During the march, Mr juliand managed, unobserved, to throw his letters, passes, and other documents which would betray who he was, and what his business was, into the bushes by the side of the road. At one time, an ugly looking villain, who walked by his side, presented a pistol to his breast and demanded his money.  He remonstrated with this gallant specimen of the "heroic defenders of the sunny South," but to no avail.  After some parleying he contented him with $20, the robber being quite elated with the idea of getting hold of some "greenbacks."  If, any of the party grew weary they were greeted with jeers and warnings to "hurry up."  During the night one of the rebel deserters alluded to escaped in the bushes. The rebs fired volley after volley at him, but whether he escaped unhurt or not was not ascertained.  Occasionally they were allowed a few minutes rest, but were compelled to lie down in the dirt of the road.

After midnight they were marched quite rapidly, and at about daybreak they came near to Elizabeth City, N.C., having marched a distance of thirty miles from the point where they were taken, in less than 12 hours. Scouts were sent ahead to see if all was right there, and upon a favorable report, they marched into the city.  Here they halted at a grocery, got up the proprietor, and magnanimously treated the crowed to a drink of whiskey each. The officers and Mr. Juliand were escorted to the dwelling of a gentleman near by, for breakfast, while the others were fed at the grocery.  Mr. Juliand says his condition did not permit him to taste the food, although it appeared quite wholesome.

After breakfast, Mr. Juliand, in conversation with their host, endeavored to get him to intercede with the Captain to let him go, he being a private citizen, and not able to undergo much more fatigue. This the gentleman promised to do and after they had all been marched to the grocery, Maj. Jenny and Mr. Juliand were ordered back to the house.  Here the Captain, a desperate looking cut-throat, told them he must search them, and asked Mr. Juliand how much money he had, at the same time saying, "I have made up my mind to parole you, but I shall take your money from you," and ordered him to hand over.  Mr. Juliand stepped aside and getting at his belt which contained the money, took therefrom all its contents but $1000, and handed it to the owner of the house who was present.  He counted it and handed it to the captain, who without searching him further, gave him a written parole.  he then interceded for Maj. Jenny, and was met with a decided refusal, but after much persuasion, the captain, feeling pretty good over his booty of "greenbacks," consented, and also paroled him.  They were required to remain in the house until the rest of the party were out of sight, and to say nothing about the money. When the poor fellows had left (on their way to Richmond as the captain said) Mr. Juliand and the Major, by the agency of their host, got some boatmen for $50 to take them to Roanoke Island. They were from 9 A.M., until midnight before  they had a mouthful to eat, they arriving at that hour at the light house, 12 miles from Roanoke, where they procured some refreshments. At about 4 A.M., of Sunday, they reached Roanoke, weak and exhausted but devoutly grateful for their deliverance. They remained there until Monday night, when the officer commanding the post kindly sent a steamer to carry them to Newbern.  Upon their arrival there they were treated with the kindest consideration, and after one day's stay took a steamer for home, Mr. Juliand arriving here on Tuesday night last.

The reason for the steamer going unarmed is because there is an understanding that in consideration of our forces refraining from molesting the people along the line, our steamers were not to be interfered with.  This act however was done under instructions, the men having marched four nights, lying by in the daytime, to reach that point.

Capt. Jones had recruited only seven men, and his commission having expired, Mr. Juliand took the money remaining in his hands, about $9000, and brought it with him.  Mr. Jones remained behind, being detained as a witness in some controversy there.

When the news first reached us of the capture of Mr. Juliand, the excitement here was intense, which was however soon relieved by a telegram that he was safe. We congratulate our distinguished fellow citizen upon his escape. The rebels seldom get better men in their clutches, but as we could not very well spare him here, the public rejoice that he enjoys his liberty.

Obituaries (April 4)

John Tracy

Chenango American, June 30, 1864

Ex-Lieut. Governor John Tracy died at his residence in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., at the advanced age of 80 years.  He was a native of Connecticut, but removed to Chenango county while quite a young man.  He read law and was admitted to the Bar, of which he became a distinguished ornament.  He represented his county several times, in the Legislature, and was for several years First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas under the old constitution.  He was subsequently appointed Circuit Judge and Vice Chancellor of the Fifth Circuit by Gov. Throop, about 1830, but declined the honor on account of delicate health.  He was for eight years Lieut. Governor of this State and ex-officio President of the Court for the Correction of Errors, and was a delegate from Chenango to the constitutional Convention in 1846, of which body he was the presiding officer.  He was a man of pure character, as well as of vigorous intellect, and exerted a wide influence as a citizen, a lawyer and politician.  He was the life-long friend of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson and was intimately associated with many of the first statesmen of the present and past generation.  Although he had long retired from active life, he continued to take a deep interest in public affairs tot he last.

Edmund S. Burgess

Chenango American, July 7, 1864

Edmund S. Burgess, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B, 8th N.Y. Cavalry, was shot in the abdomen on the morning of the 12th ult., while nobly doing his duty upon the battle field.  He was left upon the field mortally wounded. thus, amidst the many thousand heroes who are laying down their lives for their country's sake, are we called upon from time to time to chronicle the loss of our own brave boys. Their memories are enshrined in the hearts of a grateful people, who, while they mourn deeply the necessity which removes them from among us, have the consolation that like true heroes and patriots, these brave men have met their death on the field of glory, in the holiest and best of causes.

Joseph J. Reid

Chenango American, July 28, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Mr. Jos. J. Reid, aged 79 years, 9 months and 12 days.  Thus has passed another of our aged and highly esteemed citizens from this stage of action covered with years and ripe in virtue.  He became a resident of Smithville in 1805, since which time he has been known as an honest, industrious and worthy Christian man.  He possessed a warm heart, which made him the devoted husband, the kind parent, the obliging neighbor.  Many will be the places made vacant and desolate, where kindly presence once shed cheer and blessing.

James M. Bunnel

Chenango American, August 11, 1864

James M. Bunnel, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], of the 10th N.Y. Cavalry, came home on a furlough--given him in consequence of  diligent attention to his duties as Quartermaster's Sergeant--apparently in excellent health.  Shortly after his return he was taken with camp fever, and died yesterday (Wednesday) morning.  He was serving under his second enlistment, having been once discharged in consequence of a wounded knee, and re-enlisting upon his recovery.  He was 37 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children.

Delos Paine

Chenango American, August 11, 1864

Delos Paine, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. F 80th N.Y.V., was recently wounded in the hip, in a skirmish before Petersburgh, and after being brought as far as Philadelphia, on his way homeward, died form the effects of his wound, on the 5th inst.  Paine was a brave and fearless fighter and made a good soldier.  He has had considerable experience, he receiving his death wound while fighting under his third enlistment.  He was in the first battle of Bull Run, participating in the thrilling scenes which there transpired, he being a member of the 27th N.Y.V., which did such gallant deeds in that memorable battle.  He was twice discharged by reason of disability, but upon recovering, promptly re-enlisted.  He leaves a wiie and two children to mourn his loss.

Dr. Jasper G. Reynolds

Chenango American, August 25, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Jasper G. Reynolds, M.D., age 25 years.  In this dispensation of Providence this community has lost one of its most talented young men.  By a long course of diligent study he had thoroughly prepared for his chosen profession.  Just as he was entering upon its practice he was prostrated by disease, and after many months of suffering, passed away with good hope of a happy future.  His rare intellectual powers, frankness and sociality, made him a pleasant and profitable companion.  His acquaintances were his friends.

Death notices

Chenango American, July 28, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Eddie G. [Short], only child of Mr. N.H. short, aged 7 years and 4 months.

We mourn him now, and yet we know 

A brighter light illumes his eye,

A fuller radiance wreathes his brow,

To Blossom he must needs to die.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th inst., Mr Wm. H. Edgerton, of Co. E, 114th Reg., N.Y.V., aged 21 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Abigail [Ives], wife of Dwight Ives, aged 59 years.

Chenango American, August 4, 1864

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Sally Bowen [Gartsee], wife of John M. Gartsee, aged 51 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Betsey [Bartle], widow of the late Philip Bartle, aged 94 years.

In Hampton Hospital, Va., on the 15th ult., Rev. Jas. Garait, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 32 years.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult.., William I. Wentworth, aged 30 years.

Chenango American, August 18, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Betsey Elizabeth [Moore], youngest daughter of Julius and Isabella Moore, aged 1 year and 8 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Coddington B. Brown, aged 60 years.

Letter from NY 8th Cavalry - June 1864

Letter from New York 8th Cavalry

Chenango American, July 7, 1864

Camp Near Prince George Court
House, Va., June 20th, 1864

Eds. American:  I noticed a communication addressed to, and inserted in your paper, a few days since, speaking of the 8th N.Y. Cavalry.  The statement therein contained that the regiment had been at Baltimore recruiting.  I wish to correct, as I am a member of company "C" of the 8th N.Y.C., and anxious to correct all such errors, whether they are made through mistake or intention.

We broke camp from near Culpepper May 4th at two o'clock a.m., and crossed the Rapidan river at daylight.  We found nothing but a few Rebel pickets on the south side of the river, who scathpered off at our approach.  May 5th were occupied in looking after the enemy; we had poor success, for we found none.  May 6th at six o'clock a.m., we were in the saddle and on the road leading to Cragg's Church, near Mine run at eight o'clock a.m. We found the enemy in force; they charged on us in the road, and we had hand to hand fighting for ten or fifteen minutes, but we were too strong for the Rebels, and they retreated in haste back to their main force of Cavalry.  Our Brigade then dismounted and fought on foot; we drove the enemy two miles, and met the advance of Gen. Lee's army; then came our turn to retreat; the Rebel Cavalry charged us six or seven different times, but were repulsed with heavy loss each time; in one charge Samuel Lenox from the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], was killed; at two o'clock, Gen. Gregg came up and relieved us, and drove the Rebel Cavalry back to their infantry again. We were on the left flank of Grant's army, and had some fighting every day, until the 9th of May when we started for Richmond; we had but little fighting the first day.  May 10th the Rebels attacked our rear guard several times, and we repulsed them with loss every time. We participated in the fight at Yellow Tavern May 11th where the Rebel Gen. Stuart was killed, and three pieces of artillery captured; the same night at eleven o'clock we started on toward Richmond and got inside the first line of fortifications at four o'clock a.m., May 12th two and one-half miles from the Rebel capital. We could see the gas lights in the city. We were all very tired and sleepy, and as soon as a line of battle was formed, we fell into a sound sleep, and began to dream of home and pleasant associations. We did not enjoy this long, for a column of Rebel infantry, that lay in waiting, poured a shower of lead into our ranks, and then the Rebels opened eight pieces of artillery on us, and threw grape and canister over our heads at a wonderful rate. There was some confusion in our ranks, but it did not last long; we saw that the Rebels must be held in check, or the 3d Division of Cavalry would be cut to pieces.  Our Brigade (2d) dismounted and drove the Rebels a short distance, then fell back and secured a strong position, which we held till three o'clock p.m. At seven o'clock a.m., it was discovered that the Rebels were in force in our front and rear, and had us completely cut off; at Meadow bridge Gen. Custer charged the Rebels with his Michigan Brigade of seven shooters, and made them seek safety by flight.  At four p.m. the road was clear of Rebels, and the whole corps fell back on the Mechanicsville road and bivouacked for the night at Gaines' Mills. We saw no more of the Rebels while on the raid; they did not like our style. We arrived at Haxalls' landing on the James river May 15th.  Here we drew rations, which were very gladly received, for we had scarcely anything to eat for the last three days.  Left Haxalls' on the 17th, arrived at White House May 22d, and joined Grant's army again May 25th; rested one night, and then started again, and commenced destroying the rail roads North of Richmond, and at the same time guarded the rear of the army.

June 3d our Brigade, 3d Indiana, 1st Vermont and 8th New York attacked Hampton's Brigade of mounted infantry near Salem Church, and drove them from their breast works.  We killed a number, and took a few prisoners.  Here Col. Benjamin of the 8th N.Y., was wounded.  Left Salem Church June 5th, and scouted through the country between the Panmunky and Chickahominy rivers until June 11th, but found not many of the enemy.  On the night of the 12th we crossed the Chickahominy, and skirmished all night on foot; attacked Wade Hampton's Brigade of mounted infantry on the 13th.  Our Brigade dismounted and charged the Rebels, drove them from their camps, killed a number of them, and got some prisoners.  I saw in one pile of dead Rebels two Captains, two Lieutenants and six privates, nearly all shot through the head.  But it soon came our turn to "skaddadle."  Our Brigade was attacked by a Division of Gen. Hill's Corps; they charged us, and we poured volley after volley into their ranks, until they were within a rod of us and around on both flanks. We were compelled to retreat in haste, but soon got under cover of another wood, where we were supported by a regiment of infantry, and held the Rebels in check until dark, and then retreated in good order.

In this fight David Myers formerly from Greene, was wounded and left on the field; Burgess from Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] was mortally wounded early in the morning; the 8th N.Y. lost about thirty men in this engagement.  We went to Malvern Hill and attacked some Rebel Cavalry on the 15th, and tried to make them fight, but they would not.

We crossed the James river June 17th, and are now in camp near Prince George Court House, enjoying a short season of quietude, the first we have had since the 3d of May.  Last evening we had regimental dress parade, and listened to an order issued by Gen Meade, praising in high terms the gallant actions of our Cavalry Division.

Yours Truly, C.B Dunning
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From Adjutant General's Report - 8th NY Cavalry
DUNNING, CHARLES B.:  Age 21 years. Enlisted August 30, 1862 at Smithville; mustered in as private, Co. C. August 30, 1862, to serve three years; wounded in action, near Brandy Station, Va., August 4, 1863; appointed corporal. November 2, 1864; mustered out, June 7, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.

Obituaries (April 2)

Norwich Soldiers Killed
Chenango Union, July 13, 1864

It is reported that W. H. Mellor, of the heavy artillery, and Charles Town, of the 20th Cavalry, have both been killed in some of the recent battles.  No particulars.  Elder Button is said to have been wounded.

Charles Town

Chenango Union, August 3, 1864

Outpost, Ballyhack, Va.
July 24, 1864

Mr. Editor:  I noticed in your paper, dated July 13th, an article headed "Norwich Soldiers killed."  Among the number was Charles Town, of the 20th Cavalry, killed in some of the late battles, and no particulars.  Mr. Hubbard, I have not been in any battles, neither have I heard a gun fired by the rebs since my last enlistment.  I am not dead, but alive, well, and in the best of health, doing business for Uncle Abe at Ballyhack, Va.  Said Ballyhack is located sixteen miles from Norfolk, and three from Drummond's Lake, on the North West Canal.  Please correct the mistake.  and oblige

Com Serg't Charles B. Town
Troop L, 20th N.Y. Cav., Norfolk, Va.

From Adjutant General's Report

TOWN, CHARLES B.:  Age, 24 years.  Enlisted, August 22, 1863, at Norwich; mustered in as private, Co. L, September 22, 1863, to serve three years; appointed commissary sergeant, September 22, 1863; first sergeant, August 17, 1864; mustered out, July 31, 1865, with company; veteran; prior service in Band, 62 New York Volunteers.  Commissioned second lieutenant, July 26, 1865, with rank from June 15, 1865, vice Wilcox; not mustered.

Adell Washburn

Died May 26, 1935, Columbus, NY

Mrs. Adell Washburn, aged 75, died early Sunday morning at her home in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased, who was the widow of Alburtus Washburn, was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] September 10, 1859.  She was the sister of former Supervisor Arthur Button of the town of Columbus.  Mrs. Washburn's death was due to heart disease.  Mrs. Washburn is survived by three nephews, Melvin Button, Lynn McQuade and Miner Button; and one niece, Lizzie Jaquay, all of the town of Columbus.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in the Brookfield cemetery.

Frank A. Whitbeck

Died September 22, 1940, Morris, NY

Frank A. Whitbeck, 79, died Sept. 22, 1940, at the home of is daughter, Mrs. Henry Dixson, after several years of failing health.  During the last six months of his illness he was cared for by his daughter at her home.  Mr. Whitbeck was born near Cherry Valley, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY], Nov. 18, 1860, where he lived during his young manhood, moving to South New Berlin in 1888, there spending the remainder of his life. Surviving him are his daughter, his sister, Mrs. Ormond Dixson, of Schenectady, two nieces, Mrs. L.D. Baker, of Hoosick Falls, and Mrs. Earl MacDonald, of Sharon Springs three grandchildren and one great grandson, all of South New Berlin.  His funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Thursday, Sept. 26, at 2:00 p.m., with his burial in the family plot at Riverside cemetery, South New Berlin.  Rev. C.H. Skinner, pastor of the Baptist church, of which Mr. Whitbeck was a member for many years, officiated.

William V. Washburn

Died March 1, 1940, Johnson, City, NY

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for William V. Washburn, well known South New Berlin farmer whose death occurred Friday, March 1 will be held at the late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Washburn was 50 years of age.  His death followed several weeks of failing health. besides his wife there survive one daughter, Mrs. Frank Johnson.

Funeral services for William V. Washburn, well known South new Berlin farmer, were largely attended Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home.  Rev. Clayton Skinner, pastor of the Baptist church, of which Mr. Washburn was a member, officiated and burial was made in Riverside cemetery.  A very beautiful floral display was evidence of the esteem and respect held for the deceased by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  Bearers were Sam Medbury and Walter Fargo of New Berlin, and Lyle Sisson, Hugh Lingee, Ed Hile and Alfred Knudson of South New Berlin.

William Henry Welch

Died September 7, 1941, Hancock, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the family home in Silver Street [Norwich] for William Henry Welch, O.&W. engineer whose death occurred suddenly Sunday night at 7 o'clock in the railroad yards at Cadosia.  A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 in St. Paul's Chruch. Stricken with a heart attack just after getting aboard his locomotive preparatory for his return run to Norwich, Mr. Welch died within a few minutes.  He left this city at midnight Friday on his regular Mayfield run.  Mr. Welch had been an employee of the O.&W. railroad for 34 years, first as a fireman and then as an engineer. Prior to becoming associated with the railroad he held a position with the Bordon Company here.  News of his sudden passing was a shock to his family and friends.  Mr. Welch was a member of the Rosary society, League of the Sacred heart and the Holy Name Society of St. Paul's Chruch.  He was also a member of Norwich Council of the Knights of Columbus.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Welch and four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Crandall, Mrs. Robert J. Fahy, Jr., Anna Rose Welch, all of Norwich and Mrs. John Maloney of Fulton; one son, William D. Welch of Norwich; and four brothers, John H. Welch, Thomas F. and Paul E., of Norwich, and Joseph M. Welch of Chicago.  He also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Mary Byrne, Mrs. J.W Chruch of Norwich, Mrs. James McEneny of Oxford, Mrs. William Sullivan of Minoa and Mrs. John Cannon of Ossining. Three grandchildren also survive.

Death Notices

Chenango American, July 21, 1864

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 14th, Mr. Hascall Ransford, aged 64 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 13th, Mrs. Amie M. [Brooks], wife of Wm. Brooks, aged 32 years.

In Dryden, Tompkins Co., on the 20th inst., Miss Janie [Goodrich], eldest daughter of Milo and Euncie Goodrich, aged 14 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mrs. Sarah E. [Smith] wife of F.W. Smith, and only daughter of J.O. and A.R. Terwilliger, in the 21st year of her age.

Though thy loved form lies cold in death,

And many friends are sore bereft,

We trust thy spirit dwells on high,

Yet severed form each earthly tie.

Dear one, we mourn thy early loss,

Though this vain world were only dross,

Compared with that celestial home,

Where thy freed spirit now doth roam.

Yet everything we hear or see,

Recalls to mind some thought of thee,

Some cherished spot or vacant chair,

Each say to us who once was there.

Husband and parents will miss that voice,

That oft had made their hearts rejoice,

A little Daughter the pledge of love,

Has left when called by God above.

She was loved by all who knew her here,

And memory sheds a silent tear,

For her who was dearest to the heart,

But dearest friends alas must part.

We would not wish her back again,

To share with us life's care and pain,

But hope to meet her on that shore

Where parting will be known no more.

                                                                                                    Mrs. W.H. Doane, Oxford