Obituaries (June 27)

Sylvester Wheeler
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1881

Deacon Sylvester Wheeler died at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], January 14th.  He was born March 8th, 1801, consequently was nearly eighty years of age.  He came into the town of Otselic fifty-one years ago, and with his family shared the privations and hardships of those early days.  His life and character were much like those of Deacon Benson Wheeler, who so recently died in Pharsalia.  He took a strong interest in the political affairs of the country.  He was a Republican from the foundation of the party, and at the last election, though quite feeble, rode over to Beaver Meadow to vote.  In company with his youngest son, H.S. Wheeler, he had carried on the Hardware business in South Otselic for twenty-six years.  he was a man fo strict integrity of life, of tender sympathy for the suffering and better than all else, of earnest piety. For sixty years he had been a consistent Christian. A few weeks after the organization of the Baptist Church at South Otselic, he transferred his membership from Beaver Meadow to that place, was soon made a deacon of the Chruch, and remained such until his death, though for the last two or three years his failing health had not allowed him to perform the duties of the office, or to attend religious meetings.  His death was a quiet and beautiful ending of a long and well spent life.   H.C.L.

Melissa P. Ray

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1881

In our last we announced the death of Mrs. Ray, and mother of George W. Ray, Esq., of this village.  She died suddenly of apoplexy while about her household duties at her home in Smith's Valley.  She was a most estimable lady, beloved and respected by all who knew her.  Her funeral was largely attended on Sunday, and, in pursuance of an oft expressed wish, she was buried in the Norwich Cemetery.  Her surviving husband and the other members of the family have the warmest sympathies of their many friends here, as well as at their former home in Otselic in their affliction.

RAY:  In Smith's Valley, Madison County, N.Y., Jan. 19th, 1881, Melissa P. Ray, wife of Asher M. Ray, aged 74 years, formerly of Otselic in this county [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 22, 1881]

Lydia Lewis

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Preston [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lydia Lewis died very suddenly at this place on the 16th inst., She had been in poor health all winter, but not considered in any immediate danger of death.  On the morning of the above date her daughter noticed that she was breathing with considerable difficulty, and started for help, but before anyone arrived her mother had quietly passed over the river to the unseen shores beyond.

Sophronia Ruth (Beardsley) Blakeslee

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The wife of Hiram A. Blakeslee, died on Sunday after an illness of about 10 days, with bilious fever.  She was thought to be mending a short time before her death, and the sad event was quite unexpected.  Mrs. Blakeslee was a very estimable woman and highly respected. She had attained about sixty years of age and was the mother of quite a large family of children, some of whom are married and settled in life.

Edgar A. Phillips

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our people were shocked at the close of last Sabbath's services to learn of the death of our townsman, Edgar A. Phillips.  The announcement came with almost stunning effect, although it was generally understood that he was suffering from a malady thought incurable.  His loss makes a gap in both the business and social circles of this community which will be hard to fill.  One of the well known firm of Phillips & Hoyt, he proved himself, for years, one of our first business men and was widely known as a competent, energetic, honorable dealer.  In his social capacity he combined the sprightliness of a genial, buoyant nature, with a gentle, affable manner; having an almost philanthropic interest in the public welfare, he was ever ready to lend a willing hand or an open purse to forward all enterprises tending to the general good.  politically a strong Republican and popular with his townsmen and party, he has, (at least for many years) steadily declined all nominations for office, although they were repeatedly urged upon him.  With his family he was generous and indulgent, to a fault.  He was a devoted member of the 2d Congregational Church and one of its burden bearers, always faithful at his post of duty.  But few individuals in private life are enabled to be so thoroughly identified with the interests of the community in which they live, as was Mr. Phillips, and few can be more sadly missed and seriously mourned.  He leaves a companion and three sons--two of them, James H. and Edgar, are in business at Colorado Springs and Wallace, the youngest, is at home.  Mr. Phillips was nearly sixty-three years old.  The store of the firm is closed.  its front will not be opened to the public until after the funeral, which is appointed for Tuesday.

Sheldon S. Wheeler

Binghamton Press, July 9, 1936

Sheldon S. Wheeler, 32 years old, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home, 477 State street [Binghamton, Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Minnie; a stepson, Bryan Strohman; two step daughters, Mrs. C.A. Salle, Jr., of Kirkwood and Mrs. F.C. Lanisberry of Scarsdale, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 189 Chenango street.  Funeral announcements will be made later.  Mr. Wheeler was a member of Parlor City Lodge, I.O.O.F., Sunlight Rebekah Lodge and the Chenango Street M.E. church.

Binghamton Press, July 11, 1936

The funeral of Sheldon S. Wheeler was held this afternoon at 3:3; o'clock at the George H. Scholderer home for funerals, 269 Chenango street.  The Rev. Alfred R. Burke officiated, assisted by the Rev. Earl A. Smelch.  The pallbearers were H.R. Mulford, Willard L. Dibble, Fred J. Scott, George Contant, I.D. Stalker and V.W. Vail,.  Parlor City lodge, I.O.O.F. had charge of the services at the grave.  Burial was in Chenango Valley cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1865

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Amelia Hoyt, wife of Dea. Chauncey Hoyt, aged 66 years.  The funeral will take place from her late residence tomorrow (Friday) at 1 o'clock, P.M.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Olive P. [Cowles], wife of Orlando F. Cowles, aged 27 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Lucius Manwarring, aged 52 years.

In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Brownell Bulkley, aged 83 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mary A. [Johnson], daughter of Peter Johnson, aged 19 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Hannah [Hanford], wife of Merrick Hanford, aged 61 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Uriel C. Johnson, Esq., formerly of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Eliza Ransford, wido of the late Hascall Ransford, aged 58 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. John Monroe, aged 91 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., George T. [Coates], only child of John K. and Rebecca Coates, aged 14 years.

Vital Records (June 26)

William H. Bond

Oxford Times, April 25, 1893

BOND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1893, William H. Bond, aged 50 years.

Wm. H. Bond, after a sickness of nearly six months, died at his home in this village, Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 50 years.  Mr. Bond came to this place about eight years ago and most of the time since has been employed in the livery stable of George Aylsworth & Son.  Mr. Bond leaves a wife and an infant child to mourn their loss.

BORN

WEST:  In Oxford [Chenango Co.., NY], April 17, 1893, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. West.

DIED

FISH:  At McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 15, 1893, Ephraim Fish, one of the first residents of McDonough.

JEWELL:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], April 13, 1893, Tompkins Jewell, aged 82 years and 11 months.

JOHNSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 12, 1893, Abner Johnson, aged 85 years.

PHILLEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, Charles H. Philley, aged 31 years.

COUGHLIN:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 19, 1893, Thomas Coughlin, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 27, 1893

Marriages

GALLOWAY-THOMPSON:  At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Thompson, on West Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, April 20, 1893, by Rev. W.H. Scudder, Mr. Arthur Galloway and Miss Carrie B. Thompson, both of Norwich.

FARLEY - LAWLOR:  At St. Paul's church, April 19, 1893, by Rev. Father Hart, Mr. Patrick H. Farley and Miss Elizabeth Lawlor, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

COYLE - O'NEIL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, by Rev. J.J. Ward, Mr. George Coyle and Miss Margie O'Neil all of Sherburne.

WEBB - GALAVIN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 14, 1893, by George R. Jacobson, Esq., Mr. Willis Webb and Miss Nellie Galavin, both of Smithville.

THOMAS - LOWE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], April 20, 1893, by Rev. John M. Wolcott, Mr. Frederick L. Thomas and Mrs. Minette Lowe, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

THOMPSON:  At the residence of his son-in-law, Abner R. Holcomb, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Mr. Daniel D. Thompson, aged 65 years.  Burial at Wood's Corners, Tuesday.

CREAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Katherine B. [Creay], wife of John J. Creay, aged 31 years.

SAXTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Nora R. [Saxton], daughter of John J. and Sarah O. Saxton, aged 8 years and 2 days.

JONES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 24, 1893, Mrs. Mary E. Jones, aged 77 years.

TUTHILL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, Mrs. Emogene Tuthill, aged 50 years.

DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Mary Davis, aged 89 years.

COLEMAN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 23, 1893, Mr. Orrin Coleman, aged about 75 years.

ATKYNS:  in Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY],  April 17, 1893, Alice [Atkyns], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Atkyns, aged 4 years and 4 months.

BEEBE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], April 13, 1893, Mr. Amos Beebe, aged 87 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

HAYNES:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 18, 1893, Mrs. Ardellia Haynes, aged 75 years.

BENNETT:  In Bath, N.YH., April 19, 1893, Mrs. Aramintha Taggart Bennett, widow of the late Harmon Bennett, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

SOUTHWORTH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 17, 1893, Mrs. Jane Southworth, aged 88 years, Burial at Coventry.

ALCOTT:  At Winter Park, Fla. April 6, 1893, Mr. Melville Alcott, formerly of  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

WIDGER:  In Lena Wis., April 2, 1893, Mr. Elbert L. Widger, aged 50 years, formerly of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

MESSENGER:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], April 19, 1893, Mr. Isaiah Messenger, Aged 75 years, formerly of Otselic and Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (June 25)

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

Judge S.S. Bowne

Hon. S.S. Bowne, whose health had been feeble for a year past, died at his residence in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] on Sunday last.  He was about seventy years of age, and had filled many responsible public positions having represented this country in the legislature in 1834, and this district in Congress in 1841-3.  He was elected County Judge in 1851.  He also held the position of Deputy Collector of the port of New York under Mr. Schell.  Judge Bowne was a man of many noble and generous impulses, of decided ability, an able debater and advocate before a jury, and was widely known as a lawyer and active politician for many years.  Cooperstown Journal.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 14, 1895

Deaths

SISSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. James W. Sisson, aged 71 years.

HADLOCK:  In the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1895, Goldie S. [Hadlock], Daughter of Francis M. and Rachel L. Hadlock, aged 16 years.

BUTTON:  In the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1895, Mrs. Esther M. Button, widow of Tompkins Button, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 85 years.

BLINEBRY:In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 27, 1895, Mr. Albert Blinebry, aged 91 years.

STEBBINS:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. Henry L. Stebbins, aged 77 years.

JACOBS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 27, 1895, Mr. Daniel Jacobs, aged 67 years.

MEAD:  Near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], February 23, 1895, Mr. Edwin Mead, aged 68 years.

RAMSEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. James Ramsey, aged 75 years.

SMITH:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 24, 1895, Mrs. Eunice L. Smith, aged 72 years.

CONDON:  Near Earlville [Madison Co., NY], March 26, 1895, Mrs. James Condon.

HUNTLEY:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1895, Adella [Huntley], wife of Nathan Huntley, aged 41 years.

GRISWOLD:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., nY], March 23, 1895, Ed. Griswold, aged 17 years.

BIXBY:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], March 26, 1895, Mrs. Eurania Bixby, aged 88 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

GUY:  In Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], March 22, 1895, Ezekiel Guy, M.D., aged 79 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

CHURCH:  In Central, Ill., March 24, 1895, Mr. Nathan A. Church, aged 37 years.  Deceased was a son of  Mrs. C.M. Church, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1898

Mr. Darling the father of D.H. Darling of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter near Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], and the remains were brought here Saturday evening.  The funeral was attended at the M.E. church at 11 a.m. Monday.

On Tuesday news was received by friends here [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] of the death of S.H. Bush, an aged and much respected resident of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and where he has passed the years of a long and useful life, being in his 94th year.  The funeral will be attended at his late home at 1 p.m. on Friday. 

Vital Records May/June 1846

Binghamton Courier,  May 13, 1846

Married

At Colesville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday, May 6th, by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Ansel Thurber to Miss Harriet N. Wedge.

Also, in the evening of the same day at Windsor [Broome Co., NY], Mr. Jonathan  M. Balden, of Bridgewater, Pa., to Miss Clarinda Dowd, of Windsor.  

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the q1st inst., of consumption, Miss Catharine T. Merrill, in the 24th year of her age.

In this town, on the 22d ult., Mr. Jonathan Caton, aged 76 years.

Binghamton Courier, May 27, 1846

Married

In New York on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Hutton, Mr. Henry A. Morgan, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Ann Eliza [Ross], daughter of the late Noah B. Ross.

In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edwin Darby of Freetown [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Helen L. Short.

On the 13, by the same, at the same place, A.F. Chapin, Esq. of La Fayette, Indiana, to Miss Sarah A. Keeler.

Binghamton Courier, June 3, 1846

Married

In Fairfield, Connecticut, on the evening of the 25th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Coit, Mr. Isaac L. Bartlett of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Emily B. Banks of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, June 10, 1846

Married

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on the 2d inst., by the Rev. N. Kendrick, D.D., President of the Madison University, the Rev. A. Judson, D.D., of Maulmain, Burmah, to Miss Emily Chubbuck, daughter of Mr. Charles Chubbuck, of Hamilton.

Died

On Friday the 3d inst., at the residence of her brother-in-law, Major T.S. Brown, New York city, Mrs. Julia M. [Brown], wife of Samuel Brown Esq., formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Martha [Bradley], wife of Julian A. Bradley, aged 38 years.

Binghamton Courier, June 24, 1846

Died

At Newark, Tioga County, on the 22d instatn, Mrs. Lucy Moore, widow of Henry Moore, deceased, aged 87 years.

Vital Records (June 23)

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 13, 1878

Marriages

SMITH - WILKINS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. H.M. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nettie A. Wilkins, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

BALLARD - DOUGLES:  In East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. Samuel Johnson, March 27th, Mr. Egbert Ballard, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Elizabeth Douglas, of Bainbridge.

WARD - COLE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, April 8th, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Wm. Ward of Bay City, Michigan, and Miss Lottie E. Cole, of South Edmeston, NY [Otsego Co., NY].

NORTHCOTT - PLACE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], April 10th, 1878, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. John W. Northcott to Miss Miranda C. Place, all of Butternuts, Otsego Co., N.Y.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

In Willett, Feb. 4th, by Rev. T. Burges, Mr. John D. Schermerhorn, of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] and Miss Lucy A. Burlingame.

At the home of the bride, Feb. 5th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Andrew L. Nearing, and Miss Lucy Hendrix, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

At the Congregational Church, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, Feb. 19th, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Rev. S.T. Ford, Pastor of the Baptist Church, to Miss Mary H. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Pastor, assisted by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. H.H. Scott, of New York City, to Miss Flora R. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. Sam'l Scoville, Rev. Wm. N. Richie, Pastor of West 44th St.., U.P. Church, New York City, to Miss Jennie Louesa Grant.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], of consumption, Feb. 6th, Miss Julia A. Perkins, aged 47 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Minerva R. [Garlick], wife of the late Chauncey S. Garlick, aged 74 years.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, Mr. David Gillespie, aged 84 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co.., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary A. [Fargo], wife of George Fargo, and youngest daughter of E.H. Hawley, aged 25 years.  Formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Versallies, Ky, Jan. 19th, Mr. Ulysses Turner, aged 59 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. Jacob Bixby, aged about 70 years.
Jacob Bixby, one of our prominent citizens was buried yesterday.  He died Thursday evening, after a short illness.  He will be much missed by the poor--and truly I may say by all--for Uncel Jacob always had a kind word for everyone and many will drop a tear to his memory.  He was about 70 years of age.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Feb. 19, 1879]

Murder

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], is excited over a death which occurred within its borders Saturday norming.  Mrs. Sylvia P. Jackson, met a violent death, and the indications are that she was murdered.  The evidence thus far taken points to her son, Fred. D. Jackson as the only person who could have committed the crime, although there appears as yet no motive for it.

Friday night Fred went to bed in the livery barn where he was employed as usual.  James W. Warn, one of the proprietors, found him there in bed at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.  He got up, did some work, and started for home, promising to return at 7:30 a.m.  At home he had breakfast, and the breakfast dishes were placed in a pan of water in the pantry.  About 8 o'clock Fred gave the alarm, saying that his mother was dead.  He told Reid Collins, who went to the fourth house south of Jackson's on the same side, and notified Mrs. Malvina Walker who lives there.  She went to the house and found the lady dead in the bedroom on the bed.  Fred sat near the door with a handkerchief to his eyes. The entrance to the cellar is in the front part of the main room, through a trap door, the opening being just large enough to admit a man's body. The steps to the stairs are short and very steep.  The trap door was open and there was a pool of blood about two inches square on the floor, a little to the left. Fred said his mother had fallen down stairs and had been killed, and that he brought her up and placed her on the bed.  A number of ladies arranged the body to prepare it for the undertaker.  Dr. R.E. Miller was called, but as Fred's statement appeared to be true, and the death the result of accident, he made nothing more than a superficial examination and pronounced the lady dead. She had complained of heart disease, but he had not prescribed for it.  At this time it was not thought necessary to hold a coroner's inquest, although Mrs. Jackson's wounds were very severe.  Mrs. Eliza Odell of Norwich, sister of deceased, was notified by telegraph.  Elisha Henry Odell, who was visiting his mother at Norwich, went to Oxford with her.  Mr. Odell is a deputy sheriff and detective at Canastota, where he had considerable to do in working up the case against the fire bugs.  He examined the surroundings and suspected foul play.  He notified Coroner Avery, who summoned a jury. The jury viewed the body, and the inquest was adjourned till Sunday afternoon at the St. James' Hotel.

The Oxford Times says:  Jackson was brought before the jury and coroner, and by advice of counsel refused to say anything in regard to the manner of his mother's death.  He was committed to jail to wait the action of the Grand Jury, which sits April 11th.

The theory is that Jackson had an altercation with his mother, in which he killed her, and then claimed that she fell down cellar and killed herself.  She was horribly bruised and cut about the head and other portions of the body, more than she would naturally receive in falling down stairs.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

BOYD - BENNETT:  At the residence of Alpheus Smith, Esq., in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. George H. Boyd, of Tompkins, Delaware co., to Miss Caroline S. Bennett, of Norwich.

WENTWORTH - ROE:  At the residence of George King, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Feb. 11th, by Rev. L.S. King, Mr. Robert B. Wentworth, to Miss Mary E. Roe, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BROOKS - FOSTER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. A.P. Merrill, Mr. Hudson J. Brooks, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ida M. Foster, of Pharsalia.

BOYDEN - BROWN:  At the home of the bride's parents, in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 6th by Rev. J.B. Freeland, Mr. Murray B. Boyden, to Miss Hattie A. Brown, all of Pharsalia.

NEWTON - TUCKER:  At the home of the bride's parents, in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. J.B. Freeland, Mr. Adolphus Newton, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Florence E. Tucker, of Pharsalia.

BOLT - KING:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. G. A. Pelton, Mr. Fremont Bolt, to Miss Susie M. King, both of Greene.

ATWELL - DUPREE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Atkinson, Ill., Feb. 11th, by Rev. D.G. Stouffer, Mr. Henry Atwell, to Miss Caroline Dupree (formerly of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY) all of Henry Co., Ill.

EDWARDS - ELLIOTT:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 23d, by Rev. Russel Todd, Mr. Charles Edwards, of Binghamton [Broome Co.., NY], to Miss Mate Elliott, of the former place.

WHITE - METCALF:  In Tonawanda, N.Y., Jan. 30th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, T.A. White, M.D., of Gilbertville [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Lizzie Metcalf, of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co., NY].

Deaths

NEWKIRK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, Jemima [Newkirk], wife of Lemuel Newkirk, aged 51 years.

PERKINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, of consumption, Miss Julia A. Perkins, aged 47 years.

BUCHANAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Harriet E. [Buchanan], wife of Charles Buchanan, aged 28 years.

BURNS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 11th, Mrs. Julia Burns, aged 58 years, formerly a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

SMITH:  In St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 3d, Paul L. [Smith], son of Maj. George H. and Mary F.B. Smith, aged 10 months.  Parents formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

TOWNLEY:  In Newark, N.J., Feb. 14th, of diphtheria croup, Bessie Mason [Townley], aged 3 years and 7 months, daughter of John and Wealthy S. Townley, and granddaughter of Dr. William A. Smith, formerly of this village [Norwich, NY].

Vital Records

Oxford Times, October 29, 1862

Married

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Charles H. Weaver of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Mary C. Forsyth of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Irving J. Church of Oxford, to Miss Anna Harrington of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst.., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Jacob T. Davidson, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss U.A. McIntosh of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by P.L. Wescott, Esq., Mr. John Chappel to Miss Mary E. Salisbury, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 13, 1865

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. Martha G. Lucas, aged 76 years.

In Bath, Steuben Co., on the 16th inst., N.J. Wheeler, Esq., formerly of this village [Greene Chenango Co., NY], aged 40 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Mr. Ira Bartholomew, aged 75 years.

At the residence of Dr. Bailey, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. Gilbert W. Burnham, late of the 149th N.Y.S.V., aged 43 years.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., after a severe and painful illness of fifteen months, Mrs. Jennet Terrell, aged 57 years and 9 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

Deaths

In Cleveland, Ohio, on the 1st inst., Mr. Daniel Dennison, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1881

Marriages

VINCENT - MUDGE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], November 10th, by Rev. S.S. Hayward, Mr. Charles H. Vincent of Truxton [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Adellia Mudge, of Norwich.

RILEY - EASTABROOKS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], October 29th, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. John S. Riley, to Mrs. Polly L. Estabrooks, both of Coventry.

Deaths

WALWORTH:  In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10th, Mr. Robert Walworth, aged 57 years.

BROWN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16th, Mrs. Betsey Brown, aged 86 years, 8 months and 15 days, wife of Nehemiah Brown.

PACKER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10th, Horace Packer, Esq., aged 69 years.

SPENCE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 8th, Pearl E. [Spence], daughter of R.E. Spence, aged 2 years and 9 months.

HURLBURT:  in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9th, Mrs. Betsey Hurlburt, aged 37 years.

MINOR:  in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 6th, Mr. Jesse Minor, aged 83 years.

KETCHUM:  in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 8th, Mr. Albert G. Ketchum, aged 59 years.

BABCOCK:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13th, Mr. Alonzo Babcock.

HATCHER:  in Carrolton, Mo., Oct. 21st, suddenly, Mrs. Augusta S. Hatcher, daughter of Charles Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 24, 1885

Marriages

KEMP - GENUNG:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15th, by Re.v H. Fox, Mr. Melvin E. Kemp to Miss Ida P. Genung, all of Norwich.

JOHNSON - ECCLESTON:  At St. Paul's Church in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday eveing, Sept. 16th, by Rev. J.M.C. Fulton, Dr. George D. Johnson, to Miss Maria B. Eccleston, all of Oxford.

CHRISTIAN - LAMPMAN:  At Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 9th, by REv. Mr. Christian, Mr. Marcus Christian, to Miss Libbie Lampman, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

TYLER - ROBBINS:  In Stanbro [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 13th, by Rev. A.D. Smith, Mr. Frank A. Tyler, to Miss Bertha A. Robbins, both of Stanbro.

WELLS - WEEDEN:  In Zion's Church, Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. E.A. Hartman, Dr. James B Wells, of Ipswich, Mass. to Miss Carrie E. Weeden, of Morris.

Deaths

LOCKWOOD:  At the residence of her son, Theodore A. Lockwood, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18th, Mrs. Emeline Lockwood, aged 78 years.  Remains taken to Unadilla Centre for Burial, Sunday.

VOLMER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 20th, Almira [Volmer], wife of Joseph Volmer, aged 56 years.

WEBB:  In the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19th, Nancy Webb, aged 98 years, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

BIXBY:  In Canajoharie, Sept. 13th, Mrs. Charles Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

LETTINGTON:  In Rochester, Sept. 7th, Hannah B. [Lettington], wife of Horace Lettington, aged 65 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

WOOD:  In Allentown, Allegany Co., N.Y., Sept. 11th, Mr. William Wood, aged 65 years, brother of Mrs. H.C. Bosworht of Norwich.

Marriages (June 23)

Safford - Coy

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Miss Clara Frances Coy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Coy of 14 Lee avenue, Norwich, was united in marriage to Manley Edgar Safford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Safford of 10 Pine street, Hamilton, at the Broad Street Methodist parsonage [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 4 p.m. Feb. 14.  Miss Rachel Coy, sister of the bride and John Getchonis of Hamilton were the attending couple.  The wedding supper was served at the bride's home, 14 Leo avenue, to the bridal couple and members of the immediate families.  Pre-nuptial events were given by Miss Rachel Coy of 14 Lee avenue and by Mrs. Reatha Bennett and Mrs. Edith O'Nell, 26 State street and Mrs. Irma Safford at Hamilton.  Mr. and Mrs. Safford will reside at 13 Maple street, Hamilton.

Allen -Kentfield

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

The marriage of Miss Myrtle Verna Kentfield and Philip William Allen took place in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday evening, in Christ Episcopal church, Rev. Frederick Ransler officiating.  The bride, who was a teacher of French in the Sidney school for several years, resigned a few months ago to accept a position in the Scintilla plant.  She is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Kentfield of New Berlin [Chenango Co.., NY] and is formerly from Bainbridge.  Mr. Allen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Allen of 39 Delaware avenue Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and is also employed at the Scintilla plant.  Mr. and Mrs. Allen will reside at 17 Evans street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Miner - Millspaugh

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

In Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 12:30 Sunday afternoon occurred the marriage of Mrs. Helen D. Millapaugh of West Main street and alderman James D. Miner of Francis avenue.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.S Charters, rector, and attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hazard of this city. After a short wedding trip, they will take up their residence on Francis avenue.  Mrs. Miner is an investigator in the county, welfare department while Mr. Miner, in addition to being alderman of the first ward, is manager of the Victory Chain store at 54 East Main Street.

Davis - Ellis

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

The marriage of Doris A. Ellis and Gilman L. Davis took place at the parsonage of the First congregational church in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was performed at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the church. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs.  H.L. Green.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ellis of 39 Brown avenue.  Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Serbell - Splain

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Friends here have received announcement of the recent marriage of Miss Sally Splain to Lieut. Carl D. Serbell. The marriage occurred at Summit, N.Y. The bride was formerly an associate home bureau manager in this county [Chenango co., NY]

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 13, 1865

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 11th inst., by Rev. Wm. C. White, Mr. William S. Anner, of New York City, to Mrs. Katharine F. Farr, of this village.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. W.C. Bowen, Mr. Nathan Wheeler, to Miss Caroline P. Alexander. At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Walter F. Weed, to Miss Louisa M. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ins.t, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. John H. Hall of Oxford, to Mrs. Janette Lockwood of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Robert R. Clark, to Miss Betsey A. Stokes, both of Smyrna.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. L. Lawton, Mr. Wm. R. Davidson, to Miss Mary D. Finch, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1865

At the Chenango House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by J.G. Reynolds, Esq., Mr. Isaiah Rogers, to Miss Angelia Barber, both of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mr. Jas. A. Jackson, to Miss DeEtta A. [Moulter], youngest daughter of M. Moulter, all of Binghamton.

In Georgetown, Madison Co., on the 12th inst., by A. Ellis, Esq., Mr. L.E. Thayer, of Montrose, Pa., to Miss L.L. Hemenway, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17 inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Wm. S. Richardson, of Albion, Oswego Co., to Mrs. Sarah Ann Trumbull, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records - July 1865

George P. Rowe

Chenango American, July 6, 1865

The community was thrown into sadness at the occurrence of a sad incident by which one of its most promising young men was suddenly called from their midst.  George P. Rowe, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowe of Henry street [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], and their only son, was accidentally shot in his own room about 8 o'clock this (Monday) morning.  Binghamton Republican, 26 ult.

Marriages

In Washington, D.C. on the 24th ult., at Saint Aloysious' Church, by Rev. Father Hitzelbergr, Mr. John M. Richards, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah M. [Locke], youngest daughter of the late Andrew R. Locke, of Washington.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Henry Hughson, to Mary L. Clark, both of Norwich.

In Junction City, Kansas, on the 4th inst., by Rev. Charles Reynolds, Mr. William S. Blakely, to Miss Josephine Morgan, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Daniel Green, of the 20th, N.Y. Cavalry.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Joseph Benjamin Rathbone, aged 25 years.

New York 114th Infantry

List of Deaths

Albert H. Teachout, at Baltimore, Sept. 1862, of typhoid fever.

Martin K. Skillman, in Gulf of Mexico, Jan. 1, 1863, of typhoid fever.

Otis G. Banks, of Quarantine, N.O., Jan. 1863, of smallpox.

Charles R. Bump, at Bayou Boeuf, March 27, 1863, of typhoid fever.

Lewis O. Robbins, at Brashaer City, April 11, 1863, of typhoid fever.

Hector S. Vanderburgh, at Fortress Monroe, June 10, 1863, of diptheria.

Robert Wedge, at Baton Rouge, July 28, 1863, of chronic diarrhea and wounds received at Port Hudson.

Henry W.  Nutter, in Barracks, U.S. Hospital, N.O., Sept. 24, 1863, of chronic diarrhea.

John Campbell, at New Iberia, Oct. 26, 1863, of remittent fever.

Andrew P. Aylesworth, Nov. 3, 1863, at Marine Hospital, N.O.

Lieut. O.G. Donnelly, at Brashaer City, April 26, 1863, of injuries received while in the discharge of his duties.

John Starkweather, at New Orleans, Sept. 1863, of chronic diarrhea.

Andrew J. Sawyer, at New York, April 28, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.

Joseph S. Smith, at New Orleans, May 6, 1864, of wounds received at Sabine Cross Roads, April 8, 1864

David W. Pettis, at Annapolis, Sept. 13, 1864.

Corporal William R. Corbett, killed while manfully discharging his duty at the battle of Opequan.  As a man and comrade he was ever genial and pleasant; as a soldier, none braver ever faced the enemy.

William M. Horton, killed while manfully discharging his duty at Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864.

Francis McNeil, Calvin B. Weld, Francis M. Skillman, and Sergt. John W. Toombs were each wounded at Winchester, Sept. 19, 1894, and subsequently died from the effects of their wounds.  Of each of these it is said:  "Always prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duty, he died honored and respected by his Company."

William W. Johnston, killed at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.

William A. Fuller, wounded at Port Hudson and at Winchester, and killed at Cedar Run, Oct. 19, 1864.  Always a good soldier.

Marriages (June 19)

Lumbard - Wales

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Miss Ruth Helen Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon D. Wales of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Merwin Waite Lumbard of Etna, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.], son of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Lumbard, at a ceremony performed at the home of the bride's parents, at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Rev. Rexford Grounse, pastor of the Methodist church of Sidney Center and former pastor of the bride united the couple.  Prior to the ceremony Leland Benedict and George Frasier gave a short piano and violin recital, also playing the wedding march for the bridal party. Attending the bride who was given in marriage by her father, was Miss Elda Lumbard of Etna, sister of the groom, as maid of honor.  The best man was Roger M. Wales of Norwich, brother of the bride.  The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white marquisette with sweetheart neckline and fingertip length veil trimmed with coronet of orange blossoms.  Her colonial bouquet consisted of white roses and sweet peas, showered with buddiola.  The maid of honor wore pink marquisette, shoulder-length veil, and her colonial bouquet consisted of pink roses and pink, sweet peas.  Mrs. Wales, Mother of the bride, was attired in a shade of plum.  Mrs. Lumbard, mother of the groom, wore printed crepe.  Both their corsages were of Talisman roses and pink sweet peas. The home was set with an arch covered with evergreen and baskets of white calla lilies, stock gladiolas, palms and ferns. The ceremony was followed by a wedding supper, with red and white decorations in keeping with Valentine's day, served to the bridal party and the 30 guests present.  the couple later left for a motor trip and will be at home after Feb. 23 at 143 Madison street, Cortland.  Mrs. Lumbard was graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1939 and since that time has been connected with the J.S. Penney company of Norwich.  Mr. Lumbard was graduated from Dryden high school in 1935.  He holds a responsible position with the G.L.F. in Homer. the bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.  For her traveling gown she was attired in rose crepe and black accessories.

Cole - Moyer

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Miss Doris Edith Moyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Moyer, and Edward Allen Cole, son of the late Edward and Mrs. Leah Cole of Norwich, were united in marriage at 10:30 Saturday morning in Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] by Rev. L.S. Charters.  Attending the couple were Mrs. Jack Thorpe, sister of the bride, and Gordon Cole, brother of the groom.  The bride was attired in a gown of poudre blue and matching accessories and her bouquet was white carnations.  Mrs. Thorpe wore navy blue and white accessories.  Following the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the bride's home, 30 Elm street.  The couple later left for a wedding trip to New York and upon their return will reside at 11 Mitchell street.  Mrs. Cole is a graduate of Norwich high school class of 1941 and is employed at the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  Mr. Cole was graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1940 and is now employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.

Hill - Parker

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1942

Earlville [Madison Co., NY]:  At the home of Dr. and Mrs. John S. Parker, their daughter, Miss Constance Jane Parker, was married to Robert George Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at 6 p.m. Saturday.  Rev. W.A. Wilbur of the Methodist church officiated at the candlelight ceremony. A reception followed. A dinner for the bridal party and immediate families was served at Colgate inn.  The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Barbara Wright, and the groom by John Wright.  Mr. and Mrs. Hill left for a trip and upon their return will be at home in Bethlehem, Pa. The bride is a graduate of Earlville high school and attended Oneonta normal school and Syracuse university. The groom is a graduate of Sherburne high school and received his B.S. Degree in mechanical engineering at Syracuse university.  He is field engineer with Bethlehem Steel at Bethlehem, Pa.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

BURLINGAME - SCOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. T.G. Cass, Mr. Lilley Burlingame and Miss Belle Scott, both of Norwich.

McAULIFFE - DOANE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1895, by Rev. John Bradshaw, Mr. McAuliffe, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], and Miss Helen Doane, of Norwich.

LAMB - CAGWIN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Mr. Levi D. Lamb, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Isabella B. Cagwin, of Norwich.

BOOTH - CHAPMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. C.B. Parsons, Mr. LuVerne Booth and Miss Ida May Chapman.

CHURCH - RINEHART:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], January 30, 1895, by Rev. J.M. Berry, Mr. Adelbert W. Church, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Anna A. Rinehart of Masonville.

BENNETT - BENEDICT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1895, by Rev. J. Bradshaw, Mr. Alfred D. Bennett and Miss Minnie M. Benedict, both of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

TRACY - HARRIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], December 12, 1895, by Rev. H.G. Schoonover, Mr. Lyman W. Tracy and Miss Lulu B. Harris, both of Sherburne.

METLAR - SPAULDING:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], February 6, 1895, by Rev. Joel Davis, Mr. Jacob Metlar and Miss Maude R. Spaulding.

Vital Records - March/April 1846

Binghamton Courier, March 4, 1846

One day last week, the house of a Mr. Perkins in the town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], took fire, and owing to a quantity of flax deposited in a room, the flames spread with such fearful rapidity, that all attempts to extinguish the fire proved futile.  Mr. Perkins went round his house and opened a window for the purpose of rescuing a bed.  He ran his head in, seized the clothes, and there remained immovable.  He was seen by an individual a short distance off who hastened to his relief & when he pulled him back, the flames completely enveloped his head and shoulders, shooting out some six feet.  He was dreadfully burnt, insensible, and his gasp upon the clothes spasmodic, bringing them away with him, although it required the utmost strength of his deliverer to drag him out of the fire.  He lived three or four days, and died seemingly unconscious of his situation Whether he was seized with a fit, or stultified by the atmosphere has not been determined (Norwich, Chenango co. Tel.)

Married

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], Feb. 18, at Mr. Way's Hotel, by J.M. Snyder, Mr. Horton Wheat of Catlin, Chemung Co., N.Y., to Miss Esther McKune of Haromny, Susq. Co., Pa.

At Great Bend, Pa. on the 24th ult., by Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Roswell Robinson of Union [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Betsey Osborn, of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

In West Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Hiram Weed to Mrs. Angeline Robinson.

In Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. N.B. Wilkins, Mr. Peter Ellsworth, of Lanesborough Pa. to Mrs. Claressa Chase of West Windsor.

Died

In the town of Hudson, Walworth County, Wisconsin, on the 15th of January, Jesse Hand, aged 62 years, formerly of New Lebanon, Columbia Co., N.Y.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Elizabeth [Hatch], wife of Oliver W. Hatch, and daughter of Richard and Catharine Lewis.

Binghamton Courier, March 11, 1846

Married

In Maine Village [Broome Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Samuel M. Hunt Esq., Mr. John J. Egan and Miss Jane Johnson, all of that place.

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Frederick V. L. Squires, aged 20 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Horace Chesley [Griswold], son of Horace S. Griswold, Esq., aged 11 months.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Peter Potter, aged 62 years.

Binghamton Courier, March 18, 1846

Married

In Millbury, Worcester Co., Mass., on the 3d inst. by the Rev. N. Beech, Mr. Luther Jenison of Union in this county [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Maria Louisa Putnam of the former palce.

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Albert Morgan [Tracey], infant son of Justus and Martha Tracey, aged six months.

Binghamton Courier, March 24, 1846

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Wednesday the 18th instant, Charles Edward [Hand], son of Dr. Stephen D. and Elmina Hand, aged 7 months.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 14th instant, Mrs. Submit Moore, aged 87 years.

Binghamton Courier, April 1, 1846

Frederick Hotchkiss

On Wednesday last, Frederick Hotchkiss, Esqr. of Windsor in this county [Broome Co., NY], was drowned in attempting to cross the Hockanum creek, a short distance west of Windsor village.  Mr.  H. left home with his horses and wagon, accompanied by a young man in his employ, to visit a back farm, and had to cross this stream, which was much swollen and rapid.  As Mr. H. approached the stream he remarked that he had often crossed when the water was as high as it then was.  The bridge had been rendered impassible by a previous freshet; one end had fallen and the timbers rested in the bed of the stream.  He drove his team past the center of the stream, when he unexpectedly found a channel recently cut by the water, so deep that his horses sprang suddenly back, refusing to pass and turned up the stream; the current at this moment which the wagon was cramped swept off the box and carried Mr. H. from his seat down the stream.  The young man sprang from the wagon onto the timbers of the bridge, and as Mr. H. passed from under the bridge he caught him on the lower side; but from fear or want of strength, he released his hold and left Mr. H. to pass on with the current.  Mr. H. was in his eightieth year, and had recently received an injury which deprived him of the free use of his limbs, or we doubt not he would have saved himself.

He was a man of great moral worth, combining remarkable energy of character with unbending integrity, fervent piety, and talents above mediocrity.  He was a resident of the state of Connecticut, till he arrived at the age of about 60, where he shared largely in the public confidence and esteem, and was for many years a member of the legislature of that state.  He has ever borne an unsullied character and discharged with fidelity the duties of all the relations in life he has sustained.  He has been from early life an active and faithful member of the Presbyterian church, and contributed largely to all benevolent causes.  His loss will be severely felt, not only by his numerous relatives and friends, but the church and society.

Melancholy Accident

At four o'clock on yesterday morning, as the Mail Coach from Elmira was coming in, and when crossing, one mile from this village [Owego, NY], the low ground between the bridges at Canewanna, which had been overflowed from the heavy rain that had fallen on the day and night previous, it was swept by the current from the track, and out of five individuals that were on board, all perished but one. The mails were saved, though considerable damaged as was also one horse and the coach.

The names of the unfortunate individuals, as far as we have been able to learn, are as follows:  Truman F. Rose, whose friends it appears, from papers found in his trunk, reside in Exeter, Otsego Co.--A Mr. Conklin, whose mother is a resident of Ulster, Bradford Co., Pa.--Thos. Bowen, the driver, who recently resided in Mount Upton, Chenango Co.--and a coloured man by the name of Isaac Nathans, from Elmira where we understand he has a wife.--Since writing the above, the body of Mr. Nathan has been found, and taken to be buried this afternoon.  Many of our citizens are engaged in searching for the bodies of the remaining three unfortunate individuals.  From the best information we can get, all of them were young men, from 20 to 25 years of age, cut off in the prime of life, and have left their afflicted parents and friends to mourn their untimely loss.  (Owego Gazette)

Binghamton Courier, April 8, 1846

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on Sunday the 5th inst., Nathaniel [Bishop], son of Beriah and Joannah Bishop, aged 1 year, one month and 21 days.

Binghamton Courier, April 29, 1846

Died

Another Revolutionary Veteran Gone:  In the town of Conklin, Broome County, N.Y., on Thursday the 23d of April, Hon. John Conklin, aged 90 years, lacking 14 days.  Judge Conklin died of disease of the heart; but at an advanced age to which few individuals arrive.  During his long life he maintained his integrity and was esteemed and beloved by his fellow men. For fifty years he was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church, and six years he served his country faithfully in the war of the Revolution.

In Lebanon, N .Y. [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th April, Beulah Belinda [Orton], daughter of Dr. Lyman O. Orton, aged 1 year and 9 months.

Vital Records (June 17)

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 15, 1865

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. James H. Rathbone, aged 26 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th ult., Mrs. Ruth Dilley, aged 74 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Olive [Race], wife of Joseph Race, aged 55 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 22, 1865

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of the 22d inst., Ransom [Macdonald], youngest son of R. Macdonald, Esq., aged 8 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 17th inst., Gertrude A. [Powers], wife of Myron Powers, aged 64 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Milton Wetherby, aged 64 years.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Mr. David Harvey, aged 36 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 29, 1865

Deaths

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. Jason Belden, aged 63 years.

In Wilmington, N.C., on the 23d ult., Sarah T. [Price], wife of Dr. William J. Price, aged 41 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, of diptheria, Huldah [Hakes], wife of Rufus B. Hakes, aged 33 years;  May 12th, Alice L. [Hakes], aged 2 years, 6 months; May 15th, Ruetta [Hakes], aged 6 years; May 20th, Dever [Hakes], aged 10 years; May 26th, Halbert [Hakes], aged 3 months.  All of diptheria, children of Rufus B. Hakes

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1893

Marriages

PIKE - SAGE:   At the home of the bride, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1893, by Rev. F.C. Barrett,  Mr. Ensign M. Pike of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Mrs. Adelia A. Sage of South New Berlin.

MERRITT - FINOUT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, by Rev. T.G. Case, Mr. Willard S. Merritt of Georgetown, N.Y. [Madison Co.], and Mrs. Chloe Finout, of Norwich.

GRIDLEY - DORMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, by Rev. W.G. Simpson, Mr. Albert Norris Gridley and Miss Grace Lee Dorman, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

RICE - GARFIELD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], January 16, 1893, by Rev. W.H. Ward, Mr. Jay Frank Rice of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], and Miss Grace E. Garfield, of Sherburne.

COLEMAN - TALLETT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], January 21, 1893, by Rev. A.F. Sanford, Mr. William Coleman and Miss Cynthia Tallett, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

MAKELY - HALL:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], January 26, 1893, by Rev. L.L. Rury, Mr. K.C. Makely and Miss Josephine Hall, all of Afton.

BIXBY - NICHOLS:  In Sharon Centre, Pa., January 17, 1893, by Rev. Mr. Kenyon, Mr. Ira W. Bixby, Jr., of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Lura M. Nichols, of Sharon Centre.

MOORE - DANIELS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], January 26, 1893, Mr. Edgar Moore, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], and Miss Gertrude Daniels, of Binghamton, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

MERRILL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Mr. Dwight Merrill, aged 74 years.

CADOGAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 28, 1893, Mr. James Cadogan, aged 69 years.

HUTCHINS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 28, 1893, Ella [Hutchins], wife of Charles Hutchins, aged 21 years.

BOWERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 29, 1893, Mr. Sidney Bowers, aged 56 years.

FRANKLIN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], January 31, 1893, Mr. Stephen Franklin, aged 65 years.

BELDIN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1893, Frankie R. Beldin, aged 11 years.

PHETTEPLACE:  Near White Store, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 29, 1893, Laura Cordelia [Phetteplace], daughter of Orson S. and Lizzie A. Phetteplace, and granddaughter of Roscoe S. Johnson, aged 1 year, 9 months and 9 days.

HODGE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Miss Julia Hodge, aged 79 years.

DUNN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 21, 1893, Thomas [Dunn], son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn, aged 1 year.

CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], January 25, 1893, Mr. John Curtis, formerly Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

PURDY:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], January 26, 1893, Emma [Purdy], wife of Dr. Luther Purdy, ad daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rogers, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

KEENE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], January 24, 1893, Mrs. Eliza Dresser Keene, aged 82 years.

ANTHONY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, January 23, 1893, Sarah M. [Anthony], wife of John Anthony, aged 67 years.

GREENE:  In Chesaning, Mich. January 23, 1893, Mr. Thomas L. Greene, aged 50 years, formerly of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (June 16)

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 16, 1861

PAUL - BROOKINS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. B.S. Williams, Mr. Asahel W. Paul to Miss Jennette L. Brookins, both of North Norwich.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 9, 1867

Died, In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Pulaski S. Wiswell, aged 17 years.

Died, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mr. John Gile, aged 73 years.

Died in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Richard Gorton, aged 88 years.

Died, In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, May 8, 1967

BIXBY:  At the residence of her father, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Frances J. [Bixby], wife of Ira Bixby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and daughter of Jehial Parsons,  aged 22 years.
Death seldom enters a circle where his coming is more deeply deplored than in the present instance.  He selected, not the aged, nor the invalid, but one in the full strength and bloom of womanhood--one just passing the threshold of life.  Scarcely three months have passed since she was arranged in her bridal robes; now those bridal robes are her winding sheet.  A loved form is missed from a large circle of companions and friends.  An aching void is left in the hearts of her husband, parents, brothers and sisters; and deep wounds are made which time will be slow in healing.  But with her we trust "it is well."  But little more than a year ago, she publicly gave herself to Christ.  Her heart she committed unto his keeping.  She then took a low place among His guests, now He had bid her come up higher. We leave her with Jesus, while our hopes repose in Him who doeth all things well.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 28, 1883

Aldrich - Blackman

On Wednesday afternoon, the 20th inst., a large company of friends assembled at the house of Henry Blackman, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to witness the marriage of his daughter, Lydia M. [Blackman], and Charles W. Aldrich, of the same town.  At 2:30 the parties to be made one, supported by William H. Blackman and Miss Eva G. Franklin, entered the spacious parlor, where Rev. L.C. Hayes, in his usual felicitous manner, made the twain one. The guests then assembled in the dining room, and gathered around the tables loaded with the choicest things that taste and skill could furnish. The interest of the occasion was heightened by choice vocal and instrumental music.  The numerous friends testified their appreciation of the happy pair, by many valuable presents, consisting of silver, china and glass ware, gold and greenback currency, together with valuable articles of furniture.  The wedding party took the S.P.M. train from Norwich, for the Parlor City and other points west.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 26, 1888

WELCH:  In This village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 12th, Mr. Townsend D. Welch, in the 64th year of his age.

WEBB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mr. Philo Webb, aged 80 years.

HATCH:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 16th, Mrs. Jennie Miller Hatch, aged 41 years and 8 months, wife of Porter Hatch.

BIXBY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Ephraim Bixby, aged 70 years.

LITTLE:  In Pasadena, Cal., Dec. 13th, Robins Little, aged 34 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

ROWE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], NV. 21st, Lottie [Rowe], daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Rowe, aged 22 years.

SEARLES:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], DEc. 14th, Charles Searles, aged 33 years.

James Hill

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

HILL: Suddenly in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], February 8, 1895, Mr. James Hill.
James Hill, a well known resident of this town, came to the village as usual Friday morning for the purpose of delivering milk at the creamery, and when returning, in company with his son, to their home, they found the road, just above the old paper mill site, badly blockaded with snow and they both got out for the purpose of making a pathway for the team, when, suddenly, James exclaimed, "I am going to die," and as suddenly expired.  He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.  He was the youngest son of the late Nehemiah Hill.--New Berlin Gazette.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 2, 1893

Obituaries

Dwight Merrill

Dwight Merrill, an old and respected resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Mitchel street, Wednesday afternoon of last week, after an illness of about four weeks, in the seventy-fourth year of his age.  Mr. Merrill had for many years resided in Norwich, and years ago was engaged in active business.  He enjoyed the esteem of the community and was an exemplary citizen.  He is survived by his wife and two sons Clinton, of this village, and Fred, of Waukeshau, Wis.,  The funeral was held from his late residence, Saturday afternoon, Rev. T.G. Case officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

James Cadogan

After a long illness, accompanied by loss of sight, James Cadogan, died at the home of his son-in-law, Daniel Clien, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning at three o'clock, aged sixty-nine years.  He was an old resident of Norwich, and when in health he followed the occupation of shoemaking. Quiet and unassumign, he was respected by all.  Two sons, William and Frank, of this village, survive him. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, from his late residence, Rev. E.B. Olmstead officiating, and the interment was in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Etta (Smith) Hutchins

Mrs. Etta Hutchins wife of Charles Hutchins, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Smith, on Merrill street Saturday afternoon, in the twenty-fifth year of her age.  For years she had been afflicted with heart trouble, which for the past four weeks had been more severe, and her death was not unexpected. She was an estimable woman, and her death is mourned by her husband and a large circle of friends.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. T.G. Cass officiating, and the burial was at Mt. Hope.

Lousetta Phetteplace

Mrs. Lousetta Phetteplace died at her home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, January 25th, at the age of fifty-one years.  The funeral took place at her residence, Thursday at one o'clock, Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica officiating.  The tokens of friendship shown to her noble life were deeply felt.  The decorations of flowers were profuse and beautiful.  She was a kind and affectionate wife and a tender mother.  Not only in her home, but to her neighbors and friends far and near, always ready to lend a helping hadn, in sickness or death, Mrs. Phetteplace could be found.  Her tenderest thoughts were to do where she could do the most good.  For years she was a consistent member of the Free Baptist church of Norwich. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and six childrne, a brother and sister, Mrs. Barnes, of Norwich.

Emma J. Purdy

Died at Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], January 26th, 1893, Mrs. Emma J. Purdy, aged 44 years, wife of Dr. L.J. Purdy.  Mrs. Purdy was a very highly esteemed and respected lady, of the finest Christian character.  Her many friends here feel that they have met with an irreparable loss, and desire to extend to her family their deepest sympathy in their sad affliction.

Clarissa (Gray) Newton

Mrs. Clarissa Newton, widow of the late Deacon Denison Newton, departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mercilia M. Huntley, at North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], January 21st, 1893.  she was a daughter of the late Colister Gray, a native of Massachusetts, and an officer in the Federal army in the war with England in 1812-14, and a granddaughter of Daniel Gray, a prominent citizen in the history of Massachusetts. She was born in Lebanon, Madison county, N.Y., June 26, 1809, and was married to Deacon Denison Newton, December 18, 1832, and her married life was mostly spent in Pharsalia.  At the age of eighteen, she made a profession of religion and united with the Free Baptist church, and has ever lived and faithfully performed every duty as wife, mother, neighbor and friend.  She enjoyed the confidence and respect of all of her acquaintances, and was greatly beloved by all who were acquainted with her.  Se leaves one son and four daughters to mourn her departure from an earthly to a heavenly home.  She was for more than two years an invalid and confined to her house.  She bore her sickness with Christian fortitude.  We mourn her departure from her earthly home, but we realize that what is our loss is her eternal gain, as she has left her earthly home to dwell with God and the angels above.  Let us follow the example.  She has lived a pure and Christian life, that we may meet her with the redeemed above.  Her funeral was largely attended at her late residence by mourning friends, and the services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Kennedy, and the interment was in the cemetery at Pharsalia Centre.

Greene, NY Affair - 1845, Part 13 - final

"Not Guilty"

Acquittal of Johnson

New York Herald, May 18, 1846

The trial of John Johnson, for the murder of Betsey Bolt, which has been going on for some time past in Binghamton, Broome Co., and which has created so much excitement throughout the State, has resulted in a verdict of "Not Guilty."

Chenango Telegraph, May 20, 1846

The trial of John Johnson was brought to a close on Wednesday evening last, and resulted in a verdict of "Not Guilty."  ….Johnson succeeded in showing where he was on the day on which Mrs. Burdick charged that he burned and pounded up the bones.

The American Journal of Insanity

Officers of the New York State Lunatic Asylum, 

Utica, NY, vol 14, 1847-8

"The testimony was brought to a close on Tuesday evening.  Mr. Dickinson summed up for the Defense on Wednesday forenoon--Mr. Birdsall for the People in the afternoon.  Mr. Collier, for the Defense, occupied Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.  Mr. Cook closed on the side of the Prosecution; and after a full charge from Judge Gray, the jury retired about four o'clock P.M., and after deliberating about half an hour, returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY."

Note by Journal Editor:  ….Nothing has occurred since the trial, of which we have heard, calculated to throw light upon the mysterious circumstances of the affair. That a woman in a deranged state of mind disappeared as stated, several years since and has not since been found--and that another woman disappeared from her home in the day-time, and was found imbedded in a brook in a swamp, with her hands bound and a gag in her mouth and nearly dead, are facts.  How these occurrences were produced, we leave for others and for time to explain.

Vital Records (June 15)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 16, 1889

Marriages

GANLEY - FERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 8th, 1889, by Rev. Father Hart, Mr. Charles Ganley and Miss Kate Ferry, all of Norwich.

PAGE - RUSSELL:  At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, May 9th, 1889, by Rev. Alex H. Rogers, Mr. Erford L. Page and Miss Cornelia J. Russell, all of Greene.

FLETCHER - TROWE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 8th, 1889, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Frank J. Fletcher and Miss Mary A. Trowe, all of Bainbridge.

BARNETT - TALLMAN:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 26th, 1888. by Rev. Mr. McVey, Mr. Walter Barnett of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Jennie Tallman, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

ECCLESTON - HYLAND:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, by Rev. T. Owen, Mr. L. Eccleston and Mrs. Maria Dorman Hyland.

Deaths

BENNETT::  Suddenly in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, Hon. Harmon Bennett, aged about 80 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

MEEKLE:  In Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, Mr. John I. Meekle, aged 58 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

HOLCOMB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, 1889, Lavonia [Holcomb], widow of the late Weston Holcomb, aged 74 years.

BALDWIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co.., NY], May 2d, 1889, Mr. Amos Eugene Baldwin, aged 27 years.

FOX:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, 1889, Mr. Ansel E. Fox, aged 37 years, formerly of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

RANDALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co.., NY], May 12th, Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Randall, aged 77 years.

BEBEE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April [23, 1889], Mr. John Bebee, aged 64 years.

BINGHAM:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 7th, 1889, Mrs. Abigail H.D. Bingham, aged 84 years.

PARCE:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, 1889, Mr. Ransom Parce, aged 79 years.

WEBB:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], May 7th, 1889, Mr. Anson Webb, aged 86 years.

MARTIN:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], May 10th, 1889, Mr. William A. Martin, aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

MARVIN:  Suddenly, at Meridan, Conn., May 1st, 1889, Mr. E.L. Marvin, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

PRENTICE:  In Roscoe, Ill., May 3, 1889, Mr. Gilbert Prentice, aged 78 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

CHASE:  in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], May 6th, 1889, Mr. Benjamin Chase, aged 89 years, 9 months and 19 days, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

BARNES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday afternoon, May 5th, 1889, Sarah Lenora Barnes, daughter of Edwin R. Barnes, aged 18 years and 10 months.

This lovely bud, so young, so fair,

Called hence by earthly doom.

Just came to show how sweet a flower

In Paradise would bloom.

Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,

Death came with friendly care.

The opening bud to Heaven conveyed

And bade it blossom there.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 16, 1889

Marriage

WARNER - PANGBURN:  At Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], April 11th, by Rev. E. Ketcham, Willard Warner, of North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Eva C. Pangburn, of Chenango Bridge [Broome Co.., NY].

Deaths

CANNIFF:  At North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], May 1st, Mrs. Ransom Canniff.

CANNIFF:  At North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], May 6th, Mr. Ransom Canniff.

SHOLES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 7th, Robbie [Sholes], son of Mrs. Jennie Sholes, aged 4 years and 6 months.