Obituaries & Marriages (September 5)

 Died on the 1st January, 1824, at Burlington, Otsego county [NY], of typhus fever, Matthew Door Sill, aged 21 years.  He had been more than two years engaged in the study of medicine, and was a young man of great promise and remarkably correct in his deportment.  A numerous and interesting circle of acquaintances will long lament his loss.

On the 7th of the same month, and of the same fever, Miss Eliza Sill, aged 33 years.  She was one of the excellent of the earth.  She died glorying in the cross of Christ, by which she was crucified to the world and the world to her.  To do justice to her memory would far exceed the limits of an obituary notice.  Her exemplary and pious life will not soon be forgotten by the church with which she was connected, nor the society in which she was reared.

On the 24th of  March, Mrs. Helena Sill, the wife of Andrew Sill, and mother of the above deceased, of the same fever, aged 70 years.  The life of Mrs. Sill has been like the path of the just, "that shineth more and more to the perfect day."  She imbibed much of the spirit of her master, occupied a large space in the affections of her family and numerous friends, and while the church has great reason to lament that one of her brightest lights has been extinguished, her family have the consolation to believe that for her to die was gain.

On the 30th of the same month, at the same place, and of the same fever (to which he had gone to administer medical aid).  Doctor Russell Dorr of Chatham, Columbia county [NY], youngest brother of Mrs. Sill, aged 53 years.  He has left a young and numerous family to lament the removal of an indulgent and affectionate husband and father.  To do justice to the memory of Doctor Dorr as a man, a father, a husband and physician would require a volume.  He was one of the most affectionate and tender among men; he ranked high in his profession as a counsellor and practitioner, notwithstanding the state of his health had for years rendered him unable to pursue the practice of medicine assiduously, his counsel was sought in most difficult cases, and he was always ready at the call of the fatherless and the widow, the sick and the afflicted; his memory will long be cherished in the bosoms of an extensive connection.

On the 12th April, 1824, Abel Sill, the oldest son of Andrew Sill, of the same fever.  He was a respectable farmer, and left a widow (the daughter of Judge Peck), six sons and three daughters, all of whom are highly respectable members of society.

On the 15th May, 1824, Helen, wife of James C. Walworth, Esq., and second daughter of Andrew Sill, of the same fever. She was a woman of superior mind and ability.

Oxford Times, February 3, 1858

Married

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Murates Beach to Miss Betsey A. Smith.

In New York city, on the 21st ult., by Rev. R.S. Howland, Mr. George P. Barnard, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Anna B. [Van Rensselaer], daughter of Henry J. Van Rensselaer, Esq., of New York.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult., by Rev. W.A. Johnson, Dr. Blin S. Sill to Miss Jane Ann Carpenter.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. George W. Church to Miss Schyndona Gleason, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Died

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, Jan. 31st, Mr. Obadiah Sands, aged 83 years.

In Defiance, Ohio, on 28th Jan., Mrs. Julia H. Kinney, aged 28 years.  Mrs. Kinney, formerly Miss Julia Hinman, was for some time engaged as the Primary Teacher in Oxford Academy.

In Empire, Whiteside Co., Ill, at the residence of her son-in-law, suddenly, on Thursday, 21st ult., Alice Cole, widow of the late Samuel Cole of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], in the 75th year of her age.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 4, 1858

Marriages

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Jed. R. York of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Arminda Wescott of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, the 27th ult., by Rev. Mr. Foote, of Sherburne, Mr. Christopher Frink, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Essie Moore, daughter of Joseph H. Moore, Esq., of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Edward Wenn, aged 80 years.  Mr. Wenn was for 20 years a private soldier in the British army, stationed in the East Indies.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Ida Etta [Richards], daughter of Charles and Sarah Richards, of Harpursville, aged 4 years and 5 months.  If the lovely flower may but bloom in a brighter sphere, and the gem that is lost to earth, sparkle in the Saviour's crown, we cheerfully submit to the dispensation.  Tis God who lifts our comforts high; Or sinks them in the grave; He gives, and blessed be His Name; He takes but what He gave.

In Willet, Cortland Co [NY], on the 20th ult. at the home of Roswell Crippin, Silas Green.  Mr. G. Drove stage from Sackett's Harbor to Albany, 37 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mrs. Huldah Kent, aged 48 years.

Marriages (September 4)

 Harrington - Thomton, Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1886:  A pleasant social occasion was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Betts, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, it being the occasion of the marriage of Miss Ella P. Thomton, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Frank B. Harrington, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. the ceremony was performed by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, of the M.E. Church, in the presence of about twenty relatives and invited guests. The bride has been employed in the house of Mrs. Betts during the past three years, and the wedding was celebrated there by request of the latter as a mark of esteem in which she held Miss Thomton. Refreshments were served which did great credit to the host and hostess. The presents were both valuable and useful.  Green American.

Carpenter - Derby, Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1886:  A happy occasion was that of the marriage in this village, Wednesday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Derby, of Mr. S. Frank Carpenter, youngest son of Mr. D.A. Carpenter, and Miss Angie L. Derby. The time of the ceremony was at seven o'clock p.m., and before that hour a large number of the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom had assembled in anticipation of the event.  At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the room where the ceremony was to be performed, and the Rev. A.J. Cook, pastor of the M.E. Church of Afton, united the couple in the bonds of matrimony.  Miss Crandall, of New York city, was bride's maid, and Mr. Geo. K. Landers, of Williamsport, Pa., acted as best man. A profusion of congratulations followed until supper was announced, when the company adjourned to partake of the refreshments which had bene provided with a liberal hand by the host and hostess.  Miss Derby is one of our finest young ladies, is a great favorite with all who know her, and we consider Frank a lucky young man in capturing the affections of so amiable and excellent a lady as his bride, who is possessed of every quality to make home a very attractive place.  Among those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, of Bainbridge. The happy couple left on express train no. 3, the same evening for New York city and other points of interest.  A large number of useful and ornamental presents were presented. We extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and wish them a long life of usefulness and prosperity.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 6, 1870

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Wm. H. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nettie Myres.

Also, by the same, at the same time and place, Mr. Geo. C. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Myres, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. Thos. P. Taylor of Norwich to Miss Ann Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. John S. Clark, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah l. Grannis, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in this town, on the 28th ult., by Rev. D. Davis, George G. Bosworth, M.D., of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Lucy E. [Barnes], only daughter of William W. Barnes, Esq.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1875

Marriages

JOHNSON - JOHNSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Jonathan D. Johnson of Norwich to Miss Ellen M. Johnson of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY].

ALLEN - MARSHALL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, by Rev. Ira Day, Mr. Jay D. Allen to Miss Elsena E. Marshall, both of Lincklaen.

BOWEN - LOVEJOY:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21 by Rev. E.P. Eldridge, Mr. Adelbert C. Bowen of Mt. Upton to Miss Olivia J. lovejoy of Deposit, Penna.

RICHMOND - ROCKFELLER:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Dec. 7 by Rev., E.P Eldridge Mr. Leroy H. Richmond to Miss Almira Rockfeller, both of Butternuts.

WELLS - WILLMARTH:  At the residence of James D. Willmarth of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 16 by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Herbert H . Wells to Miss Emogen H. Willmarth of Pitcher.

OGDEN - WHITCOMB:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21 by E.W. Caswell, Mr. Irving Ogden to Miss Amelia Whitcomb, both of Guilford.

GIFFORD - STEWART:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7 by Rev. A. Haroun, Mr. Francis M. Gifford of Edina, Mo. to Miss Ida E. Stewart of Lincklaen.

DAVIS - STEWART:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 7, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Darius Davis to Miss Millie T. Stewart, both of Lincklaen.

FOOTE - WESCOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15 by G.L. Burrows, Mr. Jay Foote to Miss Ida F. Westcott, both of Sherburne.

SOULE - BRESEE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15 by Rev. G.H. Burnside, Mr. Edwin E. Soule of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eva M. Bresee of Sherburne.

MAIN - WHITMORE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14, by Rev. S.W Weiss, Mr. Edwin R. Main to Miss Nora H. Whitmore, both of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].

OLENDORF - SMITH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4 by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. James H. Olendorf to Miss Bertha F. Smith, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

LIMBERGER - BOYCE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. J. G. Limburger to Miss Susan Boyce, all of Greene.

HUBBARD - BALDWIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8, by Rev. W.H. Gavett, Mr. Adolphus Hubbard to Miss Amelia Baldwin all of Greene.

HARVEY - PARKER:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21, by Rev. L.H. Richardson, Mr. Franklin Harvey to Miss Adelia D. Parker, both of Pharsalia.

Vital Records (September 3)

 Melissa A. (Levee) Henry, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], On Wednesday of last week, the funeral of Mrs. Otis Henry took place at the Steward school house. The sermon was delivered by Rev. C.A. Brockway, of Norwich.  It was very effective.  Mrs. Henry was sick only about thirty-six hours, and no apprehensions were entertained until a short time before she expired. She was the daughter of Leonard Levee, and dearly loved and respected by a large circle of friends who deeply mourn her untimely death.  Her daughter Alice is completely prostrated by the sad and unexpected event. She leaves a stricken husband and two daughters, who will have the sympathy and condolence of a large circle of friends in their hour of affliction.

Franklin Finks, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  Columbus [Chenango Co., NY]:  We have to chronicle the death of another one of our best citizens.  Franklin Finks passed away April 20th, after a protracted illness, aged sixty-eight years.  He had been in very poor health for a long time, and his death was not unexpected; yet, the loss of a good man is keenly felt.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Marsden, of Sherburne, officiated at his funeral, which occurred from his residence, whence he was take to New Berlin for interment.  He leaves a wife, and sons and daughters, to mourn his loss.  One son is in Colorado, preaching the gospel of Christ.

Gilbert - Spencer, Afton Enterprise, January 7, 1887:  At an early hour Christmas morning over fifty invited guests assembled in the handsome parlors of the lovely country home of Henry Spencer, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to celebrate the marriage ceremony of his eldest daughter, Miss Jesse [Spencer], to Mr. Charles Gilbert, the Rev. S.H. Wood officiating.  The bride was attired with modest simplicity, and looked very pretty in her brown satin, intercepted with white satin bows.  Her sister acted as bride's maid and wore an olive green satin.  Mr. B. Basseett was "best man."  The music on this occasion was superb, Professor DeForest Foote presiding at the piano, ably assisted in vocal music by Miss Myrta Barnes, of Harpursville, and Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Foote.  A bridal souvenir, written by Mrs. Belle Hinckley Fell, of New Orleans and read by the author, was dedicated to the bride. A large number of beautiful and useful presents were presented to the happy couple.  Great credit is due the parents of the bride who were untiring in their efforts to promote the pleasure of their guests, and the occasion will long and happily be remembered by those present.

Oxford Times, December 13, 1887

Marriages

LOOMIS - GRAY:  In Walton, Nov. 17, by Rev. S.B. Rathbun, J. Merton Loomis of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Eva Gray.

NASH - OWEN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. I.C. Owen, on December 7, 1887, by the Rev Daniel W. Teller, Mr. Fred R. Nash of Poolville, and Miss Angie N. Owen of Sherburne.

SHAVER - STONE:  In North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 3, by Rev. E. Ketchum, Fernando Shaver and Minnie Stone, both of Greene.

TANNER - VINCENT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec 4, by Rev. E.R. D. Briggs, Solomon H. Tanner and Lettie J. Vincent, both of Norwich.

Vital Records (September 2)

Benjamin Bunker, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  Our Smyrna correspondent writes that a tombstone in the East Burial Ground in that town bears the inscription:  "Benjamin Bunker, born at Charlestown, Mass., March 22d, 1772; died in Smyrna, April 10th, 1831, aged 59 years"--and adds that no one seems to know who he was.  We have taken some pains to investigate the matter, and find the facts to be substantially as follows.

Benjamin Bunker, father of the one who lies in the cemetery at Smyrna, was the owner of the farm in Charlestown, Mass., upon which Bunker Hill, of revolutionary fame, is situated, and his wife was of the Breed family, whose farm joined that of the elder Bunker, whose fields, including the memorable Breed's Hill, where the scene of sanguinary strife in those dark days. The son, during his residence in Smyrna, followed blacksmithing.

For thirty years or more, there has resided in this village a quiet, unobtrusive gentleman, who has enjoyed the esteem of his fellow citizens, and who during his residence here pursued his calling as a shoemaker, until he reached his seventy-fifth birthday, when he left the bench, with means sufficient to make him comfortable in his declining years.  His name is Benjamin Bunker, and he is a son of the Benjamin Bunker who died in Smyrna, and grandson of the Benjamin Bunker who owned Bunker hill.  He was born in Barnstable, Mass., in 1797, and is consequently now eighty-three years of age.  His health, usually excellent, has of late been impaired by shocks of paralysis, and the old gentleman is feeble, but able to be about the streets.  He makes his home with his nephew, D.C. Northrup, of this village, as does also his older sister, mother of Mr. Northrup.

Deacon Lester Turner, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880:  "Another old landmark gone" was heard from many a lip as the news that Dea. Turner was dead spread through the village on Monday morning last.  One who had known him many years added, with much earnestness, "Yes! and he was a good man, too."  Dea. Turner was born September 25th, 1807, on the farm in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], which has been the homestead for two generations of the family.  His father, Ethan Turner, was an early settler in the town, occupying this farm.  His children were two sons and two daughters.  One of the daughters died some years ago, and one son about a year since; and now the other son has followed, leaving the sister, Mrs. Gideon Wetmore, of this village, the last of the family.

Dea. Turner was married October 10th, 1833, to Miss Deborah Smith Halbert, at Union Valley, Cortland Co., N.Y., and the young couple took up their abode at the homestead, and very earnestly began their life work.  Having relatives in this village, Mrs. Turner transferred her church connection to the Congregational Church here, the next spring, 1834.  January 4th, 1835, Mr. Turner joined that Church by profession, the day on which the ministry of Rev. John Sessions began over the Chruch.  In 1836, the Congregational Church of Preston installed Rev. Hyram Dyer, its pastor, and Mr. and Mrs. Turner took letters from the Norwich Church and joined there, it being nearer home. They remained members there while the Church was kept up, and then connected themselves with the Congregational Chruch at Oxford, it being more accessible to them.  Mr. Turner's Christian character was so earnest that he was soon chosen a Deacon of that Church.  In March, 1857, having obtained a competence from the farm, he removed to this village, and at once united with the Congregational Church.  For a time he resided on Mitchell Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in the house now owned by A.J. Beebe; then buying the Sholes place, now the residence of A.H. Goodwin, it became his home.  February 7th, 1870, his wife died after a lingering illness. After a few years he went with his son's family to the old Wilcox farm, south of the village, which he made his home until 1873.  May 13th of that year he married Miss Elizabeth Foote, of this village, and has since resided on Cortland Street.

Dea. Turner was always a quiet man, yet was very earnest in every work he took up.  Inheriting an iron constitution, his physical endurance was often remarkable.  It is said, while on his farm during haying, that when he struck into the grass he never stopped the firm, steady swing of his scythe until the end of the swath was reached, whether the distance was ten rods or forty. This same quality he carried into his Christian life.  He was ever ready to do any Christian duty, and always did the duty earnestly.  January, 1868, following his removal to this village, he was made Deacon of the Congregational Church, which office he still held at his death.  He has been also a Trustee.  In politics he was a Republican, but was never a politician.  Once only he was Supervisor of his native town.  It is not remembered that he ever held any other civil office, and he always drew back from accepting any office in the church, but once taken he cheerfully performed the duties.  Two children by his first wife were born to him, Frances V., who died about 1862, and Charles L. who now lives in this village. The funeral was held at the residence on Cortland Street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Taylor officiating.  The remains were buried in our village cemetery.

Fanny E. (Randall) Neff, Bainbridge News & Republican, December 1, 1932:  Mrs. Fanny E. Neff, widow of Erwin G. Neff, died at the home of her son, Arthur Neff, on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] early Monday morning.  She was born January 8th, 1851, in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], the daughter of Robert and August Kentfield Randall.  She is survived by one son, Arthur, with whom she resided. The funeral was held at the Colwell Funeral Chapel Wednesday, November 30th, at two o'clock, Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating. The bearers were E.C. Ward, Fred Robbins, Cory Thornton and George Fredenburg.

Margaret Emily (Davidson) Youngs, Bainbridge News & Republican, November 8, 1934:  Mrs. Margaret Emily Young, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away early Saturday morning at the Binghamton State Hospital, following a short illness and an operation  Mrs. Youngs, who had been employed at the hospital [Broome Co., NY] for some time, was taken ill about two weeks previously and medical aid was unable to save her.  Mrs. Youngs was born on Feb. 20, 1906, in Scotland, and at the age of 2 years, with her parents and family, came to this country, and in 1918 they took up their residence in Bainbridge.  A private funeral was held Monday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Colwell Brothers, Wet Main street, with the Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Chruch, officiating, and interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge].  Besides her parents, she is survived by three brothers, William and Thomas, of Bainbridge, and John, of Troy.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 6, 1880

Marriages

MITCHELL - SAGE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Brooklyn, on Wednesday, April 28th, by Rev. Dr. E. Lord, Franklin B. Mitchell, Esq., of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen [Sage], daughter of Col. Clinton H. Sage.

TARBELL - ROUNDS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Charles E. Tarbell, to Miss Ellen J. Rounds, both of Afton.

LEIGH - MUZZY:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 21st, by Rev. R. Rogers, Mr. J.D. Leigh, to Miss Clementine Muzzy, both of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

GREGORY - DOUGLAS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. Ransom Gregory, to Miss Sue J. Douglas, both of Bainbridge.

PHILLIPS - MERCHANT:  At Constantia, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], April 29th, by Rev. E.D. Teakey, Mr. William O. Phillips, to Miss Emma Merchant, 

GOODWIN - PHILLIPS:  At Constantia, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], April 29th, by Rev. E.D. Teakey, Mr. Frank Goodwin, to Miss Olivia M. Phillips.

Deaths

TURNER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning, May 3d, Dea. Lester Turner, aged 72 years.  [see obit above]

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, Mrs. Augusta A. Phillips, aged 25 years, 4 months and 4 days.

WINSOR: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 25th, Merton H. [Winsor], son of Edson and Mary Winsor, aged 17 years and 3 months.

OWENS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Miss Eliza J. Owens, aged 18 years, 10 months and 22 days.

DAVIS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, Ruby A. [Davis], wife of John Davis, aged 63 years.

FINKS:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Mr. Franklin Finks, aged 63 years.

COLE:  In the Insane Asylum, Preston [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, Mrs. Lovina Cole, aged 39 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

HUMPHREY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, of apoplexy, Joan [Humphrey], wife of Nelson A. Humphrey, aged 55 years.

CAMPBELL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 28th, Mrs. Daniel Campbell, aged 71 years.

SCHOFIELD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 24th, Mrs. Clarissa Schofield, aged 43 years.

CARD:  in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], April 14th, Mrs. Nancy Card, aged 87 years.

EELLS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Miss Juliet Eells, aged 12 years.

TYLER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, Mr. Thomas Tyler, aged 86 years.

THOMPSON:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], April 22d, Mr. Chauncey Thompson, aged 20 years.  Deceased was a student in Bainbridge academy.

SQUIRES:  In Titusville, Penn., April 8th, suddenly, Mr. Thomas J. Squires, aged 46 years, formerly of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (September 1)

James H. Van Cott, Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1892:  James H. VanCott, whose serious illness has been mentioned in The Sun, died at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Monday evening at the age of 52.  He was a farmer of prominence and was well known in this vicinity.  A few weeks ago he wrestled with the grip and apparently recovered when he persisted in resuming work against the advice of relatives.  He contracted a cold and suffered a second attack of the grip which developed into pneumonia which confined him to the house for a week previous to the end.  He was the son of H.H. VanCott of Guilford who survives him.  He leaves a wife and three daughters, two of whom reside in Guilford, the third is married and lives in Vallonia Springs.  A brother, Homer B VanCott of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. W.H. Ives and Mrs. Hiram Evans of Guilford, also survive him. The funeral will be held on Sunday.  Burial at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Nettie C. (Van Cott) Sands, Bainbridge Republican & Express, March 18, 1909:  Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Among those who attended the funeral Thursday the 11th of Mrs. James Sands, who died Monday, March 8th, at her home, Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY], were F.H. Wescott, wife and daughter, Mrs. Sands and J.E. Packerd of Binghamton. The choir of St. Ann's church were in attendance, the services conducted by Rev. H.. Sizer, burial in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Sands was a member of St Ann's church.  A conscientious, lovely Christian character, with a large circle of friends who mourn her loss.  She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Cora Linne, a teacher in Oxford High School, and a young son, master Orrin; also two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Decker of Afton and Mrs. Philip Wheeler of Sidney.

James C. Sands, Press & Sun Bulletin, Binghamton, NY, January 27, 1917:  James C. Sands, well known in this city, died at his home in Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY] last evening.  Besides is wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph R Westcott, of this city; one son, Orin Arnold of Vallonia Springs, and a granddaughter, Jeannette Sands Westcott, also two brothers and one sister. teh funerla wil be held Monday morning with burial at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Gladys Louise Wheeler, Sidney Record, December 29, 1917:  Such are the adversities of fate.  At first it was thought merely the ordinary illness that clouds all of our lives but in a few days the tale was told and that bourne was crossed from whence no traveler ever returns.  Such in brief were the closing days of Gladys Louise Wheeler he beloved daughter of Supervisor and Mrs. P. O. Wheeler, a beloved young lady of 21 years.  A mound, covered with flowers, in the cemetery at Bainbridege [Chenango Co., NY], where also lie many others of our loved ones, is all now left and precious memory, to tell the tale of a gentle one, truly beloved alike to all. Gladys while studying at the Oneonta Normal was suddenly taken ill about the 10th inst, and returned to her home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The malady produced complications, her strength rapidly failing.  All that human aid could do, availed of naught and Saturday morning, 22nd, inst., she passed peacefully away, her death causing a wave of the deepest sympathy in this community, filling with grief her school companions in Oneonta.  Faithful and efficient in her studies Gladys graduated from Sidney High School in 1915; attended two terms of Summer School in Oneonta, attended the Training Class at Unadilla, taught school one year and entered the Oneonta Normal last Sept., intended to graduate in June 1918.  She was a member of Alpha Delta of the State Normal School and Delta Gamma Sidney High School. The funeral services on Wednesday, 26th inst., were deeply impressive, the beautiful flowers bearing mute evidence of the love and esteem of all.  Rev. O.T. Fletcher officiated at the services.  In the immediate family she is survived by her parents, Supervisor and Mrs. Wheeler.  One sister, Mortina, one brother, Gordon Robinson, who resides in Detroit, and uncle, Arthur Barnes, of Sidney. The interment was held in the Bainbridge cemetery.  To these afflicted ones is extended the deep sympathy of the entire community.  Will we miss her, did you ask.  How can we forget?  Does the sun forget to keep its appointed time or the stars to shine in their orbits.  Neither does the image stamped upon our hearts by those we love perish or decay.  No, we shall not forget Gladys.  She was a noble, true girl and her memory shall ever remain precious to us all.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884

Marriages

COGSWELL - CORNWELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. A.G. Upton, Mr. Lyman Cogswell, of Auburn, Pa., to Miss Libbie Cornwell, of Norwich.

BROOKS - BOWERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 12th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Alfred Brooks, to Miss Frankie M. Bowers, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

WHEELER - BARBER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, by Rev. L.F. Moore, Mr. Cyrus Wheeler, of Oxford to Miss Bessie Barber of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

PHILLEY - MULLIGAN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, by Rev. C.V. Arnold, Mr. George W. Philley, to Miss Emma Mulligan, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

LANSING - BATES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. G.B. Place, Mr. William H. Lansing, to Miss Hattie Bates, all of Greene.

SHAFFER - HOTCHKISS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. G.H. Pace, Mr. Simon Shaffer, to Mrs. Mary A. Hotchkiss, all of Greene.

DAVIS - DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, by Rev. J.N. lee, Mr. S. Eugene Davis, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Mary D. Davis, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

NEWTON - HENRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], February 19th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Seymour F. Newton, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alice E. Henry, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

CARTER - BARNETT:  In Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 12th, by Rev. L.W. Peck, Mr. Lyman A. Carter, to Miss Altie D. Barnett, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

MORGAN - HYER:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. James Ryder, Mr. James B. Morgan, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Belle Hyer, of the former place.

TOOMBS - SCHUYLER:  In Rutland, Vt, Jan. 25th, by Newman Weeks, Esq., Mr. George A. Toombs, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Kate I. Schuyler, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. [Saratoga Co.].

JERVIS - JOHNSON:  In Brooklyn, Jan. 3d, Mr. Samuel N. Jervis of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sally Johnson, of New York.

Vital Records (August 31)

 REDDEN-WALES, married June 28, 1947, Norwich, NY:  Miss Rosalind Doris Wales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman M. Wales of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], and Joseph T. Redden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Redden of Sheldon street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], were married with a nuptial mass by the Rev. Charles M. Coveney at St. Paul's church at 8 o'clock Saturday morning.  Miss Sadie Quinn presided at the organ and rendered several selections among which were Kreckel's "Wedding March," "Ave Maria" by Yon, and "Panis Angelicus" by Franck.  the church was simply decorated with garden flowers.  The bride wore Eleanor blue with navy accessories.  Her corsage was of red Rubrum lilies and roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Holmes, wore brown with matching accessories.  Her corsage was of Talisman roses and white asters.  Thomas J. Collins served the groom as best man.  After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served the bridal party at "The Homestead" in Madison.  Immediately following the breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Redden left for a trip through the New England states.  After September 15, they will be at home to their friends at 44 Silver street.  The bride is employed in the accounting department of the general office of the Chenango & Unadilla Telephone Corporation. The groom is employed at the Norwich Pharmacal Company.

Julia (Barnes) Hastings, Bainbridge Republican, August 16, 1877:  Mrs. Julia Hastings, wife of Willard Hastings, died in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], the 15th inst. in the 27th year of her age. She took cold last winter while attending the funeral of Luman Lane, and from that day till her demise had been a great sufferer, but thro' all her affliction she was patient and cheerful, hoping against hope until death interposed and terminated her existence.  Mrs. Hastings was an amiable and kind-hearted lady, devotedly attached to her family, and a friend to all.  She leaves surviving her, a husband and little son about a year old.

Charles Merton Hastings, Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1926:  Funeral services for the late Charles Merton Hastings were held from the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon April 27 at 2 o'clock. The Rev. John Crompton of Waverly was in charge, assisted by the Rev. Truman Hall of Cooperstown.  Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  "Merl" as he was known by everyone, had been ill for several weeks but was thought to be on the road to recovery when heart trouble developed, and his end came very suddenly Saturday, April 24.  He is survived by his widow, one son Willard and his aged parents.

Willard Marvin Hastings, Norwich Sun, August 20, 1931:  Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Willard Marvin Hastings, who died at his home in West Main street, Bainbridge, N.Y., Wednesday afternoon, August 12 was born in Butternuts, Otsego county, September 1, 1848.  He was the oldest son of William and Harriett Hickok Hastings. When he was three years old his parents moved to Guilford, where Willard lived for the next twenty-three years.  In 1863 he married Julia Barnes.  The family moved to Bainbridge in 1874.  In 1877 his wife died leaving one son Charles Merton.  The following year he married Hattie A. Barnes. For sixteen years Mr. Hastings was an officer in this village, a charter and later on an honorary member of The Roberts hose company.  For twenty-five years he and his son Merton conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Bainbridge.  He was president and manager of the Bainbridge Telephone Company and served in that capacity until it was sold in 1925.  He was president of Greenlawn Cemetery Association, a member of the Susquehanna Lodge no. 167 of masons for many years.  A devoted member of the Methodist church, a staunch Republican he was interested in the affairs of his country to the last.  He is survived by his widow, a grandson, Willard Hastings, of Elmira and a sister, Carrie Hastings Cole of New York city  Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, August 15 at 2 o'clock Rev. John S. Crompton of Pittston, Pa. a former pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the church. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge].

Hattie (Barnes) Hastings, Bainbridge News & Republican, December 6, 1945:  Mrs. Hattie A. Hastings a former resident at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday afternoon in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] following an extended illness.  Mrs. Hastings was the widow of the late Willard M. Hastings, a former furniture dealer and mortician in Bainbridge.  Mrs. Hastings was born May 7, 1858.  While she made her home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] the past few years, a great part of her life was spent in Bainbridge. She is not known to have any near relatives.  Funeral services were conducted from the William Breese Funeral Home in Norwich Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with the Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad street, Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Bainbridge.

Chenango Union Norwich, NY, January 25, 1895

Deaths

MAYNARD:  In Atwater, Minn., Dec. 21, 1894, Hon. Arba K.  Maynard, aged 92 years.  Formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Judge Maynard, a well-known lawyer of Chenango Co. passed away Dec. 19th as reported by the Atwater Press.  He was 92 years old and a pioneer of Minn.  He had been a member of the Masonic order for 71 years.  He practiced law in Sherburne for a time later in Bainbridge and nearly 50 years ago practiced in Norwich, later going to N.Y. City where he was a municipal judge.  He went to Minn. in the early 50s and represented LeSuer county in Legislature in 1866.  He buried his wife many years ago and his only son in Atwater in 1879.  He leaves no kin to mourn except a brother who is thought to be in the government employ in Washington.

BERGER:  In Grotzingen, Germany Dec. 23, 1894, Mrs. Catharine Berger, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], age 76.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 31, 1895

COVILLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 23, 1895, Mr. Joseph Addison Coville, aged 75 years.

WHITE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 24, 1895, Miss Jessie May White, age 20 years.

HEMMENWAY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1895, Harriet [Hemmenway], wife of Alexis Hemmenway, age 74.

PIERCE:  In Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1895, a son of William and Mary Pierce, aged 7 months.

SISSON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8, 1895, Mary A. Sisson, aged 35 years.

PROCTER:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1895, Mrs. William Proctor, aged 48 years.

DUNNING:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15, 1895, James Dunning, a veteran of the late war.

Vital Records (August 30)

 Samuel Titus, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884:  North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Another of the pioneers of the valley has passed away.  Mr. Samuel Titus died at the residence of his son, Samuel, Thursday morning last, in the ninety fifth year of his age.  Mr. Titus removed to this town from Dutchess county, about fifty-five years ago, and purchased a farm lying south of the village.  Here he resided for half a century.  Several years ago he retired from active life, and has since lived with his son Samuel.  He was twice married, and seven of his eight children survive him.  Solomon Titus, his son, died about a year ago. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Daniel Ballou, of Utica, were held Saturday afternoon at his late residence.  

Catharine (Covert) Breed, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884:  Died at North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], February 8th, Mrs. Catharine Breed, wife of the late John R. Breed.  She was born in this State in the year 1807, was the daughter of Deacon John Covert, of Cincinnatus, N.Y. [Cortland Co., NY]  Out of a large family of sisters, only one, the eldest, now remains. The deceased was baptized in infancy, and reared to womanhood under strict Presbyterian training, but in later years her views and sympathies were more in accordance with the faith of the Baptists.  She was a daily and devout reader of the Bible, and in her declining years it was her constant companion and solace.  Three children survive her, Mr. Julia Randall, and John C. Breed, residents of Pitcher, N.Y., and Mrs. Nettie White, living at Oswego.  Services were held at her late residence in Pitcher, Revs. Leach and Huntley officiating.  The text for the funeral discourse, Psalms 71-9, was chosen by herself. The remains were interred in the family lot at Cincinnatus, N.Y.

Eva R. Davis Worden, Bainbridge News & Republican, April 2, 1936:  Eva R. Worden, 80, passed away at the Conamore Nursing home, Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday March 23; the cause of death was heart trouble.  Mrs. Worden was born April 7, 1855, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. During the latter part of her life she had resided in Bennettsville and had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Grace Monahan when taken ill. She was transferred to the hospital, March 21.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell Chapel. The Rev. B.H. Tite officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge]. Surviving are two brothers, Herbert Davis, of Bainbridge, and Edgar Davis, of Bennettsville; also, a nephew, Rev. Charles Davis of Metuchen, N.J.

Herbert G. Davis, Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 20, 1938:  Herbert G. Davis, aged resident of this village, passed away at his home in Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], January 11^th, death resulting from pneumonia.  Mr. Davis was born in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis.  He was twice married, his first wife, Sarah J., passing away in 1914.  In 1928 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Giessman, who now survives.  Mr. Davis had resided in this vicinity for more than forty years, where during his younger days he had been employed in lumbering.  Surviving besides his wife, are several nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Chapel of the Colwell Brothers in West Main street.  Rev. George underwood, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1884

Deaths

BRADLEY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, of apoplexy, Catherine Bolles [Bradley], wife of Aaron Bradley, aged 56 years.

TITUS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 14th, Mr. [Samuel] Titus, in the 95th year of his age.  [See obit above]

LEWIS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Feb. 5th, Mr. Isaiah Lewis, aged 62 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

ORTON:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 29th, Mr. Charles D. Orton, aged 60 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

SPRAGUE:  In Winfield [Herkimer Co., NY], Feb. 12th, Mr. Elisha Sprague, aged 70 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (August 29)

 Abigail Phinney, Died Dec. 11, 1870, Bainbridge, NY:  In Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 11th, 1870, of enlargement of the heart, Mrs. Abigail Phinney, in the 63d year of her age.

Death has snatched from our family circle, a mother.  Though our hearts are sad, and we weep often, yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we are assured that our loved one, though torn from the embrace of those she loved on earth, now reclines upon the bosom of her Father.  She was converted to God in the year 1819, under the labors of Rev. Mr. Brown, and united with the M.E. church. She was converted from the vanity and pleasures of this fallen world, and remained thus to the last.  For some months previous to her death she was in feeble health, yet she was resigned when the time was approaching for her to depart this life. She was very quiet and peaceful, and though she had earthly attractions, such as a husband and four children, yet her Heavenly attractions were so much greater that she willingly left all in the care of an all wise and unerring Providence, and fell asleep in Jesus.  May Heavenly benedictions rest on the bereaved family through life, and in death may they triumph over all and meet their mother in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Miss McCarthy, Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 7, 1880:  On Wednesday night a young lady named McCarthy, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged 22 years, strayed from her home, while suffering mental aberration.  A terrible storm was prevailing at the time and her absence was soon discovered.  Alarm was at once given and the people turned out en-masse to search for her, but without success, until Thursday morning when her brother-in-law, a Mr. Kiley, while searching along the bank of the Chenango river, near its junction with the Susquehanna, discovered her body frozen in the ice, about three rods from the shore. The water was not more than three feet deep where she was found, which would indicate that she stood in the water until she sank down exhausted, frozen to death.  Her body was removed to the residence of her father where a coroner's inquest was held. The tracks found in the snow along the bank of the river showed that she was alone and went into the water with the design of taking her life.  It is a very sad saga.

Sarah Phinney Joralemon, Bainbridge Republican, December 5, 1918:  In the last issue of the Republican, a brief mention was made of the death of Mrs. Sarah Phinney Joralemon at Lincklaen Center [Chenango Co., NY] on November 24th.  She was the sister of Frank B. Phinney of this village and the last one but himself of a prominent family in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was born in 1844, the daughter of Abigail and Anson Phinney who lived in early days on North Main street where the Joseph Hitchcock house now stands. There were two sons and two daughters. The funeral of Mrs. Joralemon was held in Bainbridge on November 26th and fifty years before to a day on November 26, 1868, Sarah Phinney was married in Bainbridge ot Egbert Joralemon of Brooklyn, who was a contractor and builder and who at that time was engaged in building the Park Hotel of this village.  Up to thirty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Joralemon lived in Bainbridge. Three years ago they moved to Lincklaen Center, Chenango County, from Brooklyn where they made their home since leaving Bainbridge.  One daughter, Mrs. Ora B. Gillipsie of Brooklyn and a son Frederick, of Lincklaen Center survive.  Mr. Joralemon died a few years ago.  The funeral was held in Bainbridge last week Tuesday conducted by Rev. O.L. Buck and burial was in Green Law Cemetery. [Bainbridge]

Charles B. Taber, Died December 11, 1920, Medford, MA:  Mr. Charles B. Taber of Whitman, Mass., answered Abraham Lincoln's first call for volunteers, in 1861.  Mr. Taber was born of Quaker parentage Dec 26, 1841, son of Jacob and Sarah Rackliff Taber at Vasselboron, Me.,  Although of Quaker parentage, and not of age, his people entered no objection when he left the Maine village of unity to serve his country.  Mr. Taber enlisted in 1861 at Portland, Me., in the First Maine Cavalry, and the last year of the war entered the U.S.  Navy service on the U.S.S. gun boat, "Tioga."  Mr. Taber was a descendent of Phillip Taber, who came to America in 1605, and of William Taber who in 1639 was a Representative at the First General Court at Plymouth.  Mr. Taber was a member of the Fletcher-Webster Post 13, of Brockton, Mass.  He leaves a widow and three sons, Mr. Charles J. Taber of Bainbridge, N.Y., Athol I. Taber of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Melburn F. Taber of Medford, Mass.  Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Mass.

Sherburne News, April 18, 1891

Born

BULLIS:  in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 13, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Bullis, a daughter.

Married

LIGHT - HOLT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 4, 1891, by Rev. J.C. Barber, Charles H. Light, of Sherburne, and Alice May Holt, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].

Died

TIQUIN:  In New Hartford [Oneida Co., NY], April 11, 1891, Florence Anna [Tiquin], only child of Thomas E. and Anna S. Tiquin, aged 13 months.

CASE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] April 15, 1891, Irene F. [Case], wife of DeWitt C. Case, aged 44 years.

BRAZIE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], April 14, 1891, Andrew Brazie, aged 81 years and 1 month.  Remains were taken to Pennsylvania for burial.

SMITH:  in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], April 16, 1891, Orville N. Smith, aged 75 years.

Vital Records (August 28)

 Martha J. (Payne) Kelleher, died February 4, 1933, Bainbridge, NY:  The death of Mrs. Thomas Kelleher, who passed away suddenly at the family home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, 4th, came as a shock to many friends in Sidney.  She was held in high esteem in her home village and throughout the community.  While Mrs. Kelleher had been in poor health for some time and was under the care of a physician, her condition was not considered serious.  Mrs. Kelleher was 66 years of age and was born in Bainbridge, the daughter of George W. and Jane Copley Payne, and had spent her entire life there. She was a member of Bainbridge Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, a charter member of Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans, and also of St. Peter's Episcopal church.  she is survived by her husband and several cousins.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Peter's Episcopal church, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Bradford Tite, rector, in charge, following which interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery in that village.

Rose Marone, died February 14, 1933, Sidney, NY:  Mrs. Rose Marone, 69 years of age, wife of Frank Marone, passed away suddenly at the family home, Railroad avenue, this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], Tuesday night, 14th.  Mrs. Marone had been a resident of Sidney during the past forty years, the family coming here from Bainbridge.  Funeral rites were conducted from Sacred Heart Church, Sidney, Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. Fr. Joseph A. Madigan officiating.  Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney].  Left to mourn the departed one are a devoted husband, two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Ralph Martin of Brooklyn, Mrs. Joseph Coburn of Binghamton, Joseph of Sidney, Anthony and John, both of Schenectady.  To those in bereavement is extended the heartfelt sympathy of many friends.

Vivian (Hotchkiss) Goodsir, Died February 10, 1933, Oneonta, NY:  Mrs. J.E. Goodsir, of 17 Oak avenue, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] 56 years of age, died early Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. C.J. Ryndes of South Side, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  During her suffering for four months from a complication of diseases, she had received exceptional care at her sister's home.  Funeral services were held from the Ryndes residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Oneonta Plains cemetery. Rev. Virgil M. Crosby of the First United Presbyterian church, Oneonta, officiated.  Mrs. Goodsir, whose maiden name was Vivian Hotchkiss, was born at Lew Beach, Sullivan county, August 12, 1876, her parents being Jeremiah and Louise Jane Hotchkiss.  Her marriage to J.E. Goodsir took place December 30, 1903, and for a number of years they resided at Sidney.  Surviving relatives include her husband, the sister previously mentioned, and a number of cousins.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY,  November 10, 1869

Married

NEWTON - PRATT:  At the Congregational Church in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Monday evening, Nov. 1st, by Rev. S. miller, Dr. Homer Newton, of Brooklyn, to Miss Grace Pratt, daughter of Joshua Pratt, Esq., of Sherburne.

IRONS - FULLER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 20th, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. William Irons, to Miss Lottie A. Fuller, all of Sherburne.

JONES - BROWN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27th, by Rev. J.B. Hyde, Mr. Benjamin F. Jones to Miss Hattie F Brown, all of Sherburne.

DANIELS -McCORMIC:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 3d, by Rev. A.P. Landen, Mr. Thomas Daniels to Miss Mary Ann McCormic, all of Sherburne.

CRAW - CAMPBELL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Pierce Craw of Rensselaerville [Albany Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Campbell, of Greene.

TUTTLE - TUTTLE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., nY], Oct. 26th, by Rev. T.D. Hammond, Jr., James H. Tuttle, to Miss Laura A. Tuttle.

NIGHTINGALE - ST. JOHN:  In Stamford Ct., Oct. 30th(?), by Rev. A.S. Twomby, Rev. James C. Nightingale of Smithville Flats, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Julia St. John, of the former place.

CHURCH - PERRY:  In Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY], Oct. 31st, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Mr. R. Bush Chruch to Miss Cynthia M. Perry, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

ALCOCK - CHAPMAN:  In St. Louis, Oct. 31str, by Rev. Dr. Nichols, Mr. Henry Alcock of Staffordshire, England, to Miss Florence A. Chapman, daughter of Nelson C. Chapman, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., nY].

Vital Records (August 27)

 Edmund W. Pettys, Died December 30, 1913, Guilford, NY:  The funeral services of Edmund Pettys were held in the Congregational church at Guilford Center, Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 conducted by Rev. C.H. Sackett and the interment took place in the Guilford Center cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The death of Mr. Pettys occurred suddenly at his home near Guilford Center Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock.  He had bene absent from home but a short time, and was found on the walk, by his wife who missed him upon awakening from a brief nap. They had returned that morning from a holiday visit at the home of their daughter Mrs. A.J. Williams of Sidney.  Mr. Pettys had been in ill health for some time from diabetes, but had been usually well for the last few days.  His death came as a shock to his friends and cast a feeling of gloom over the community.  Sympathy is extended to his wife and immediate friends in their bereavement.  Mr. Pettys was a man of upright Christian character and won friends wherever he had resided. He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 17, 1842, the son of Stephen and Rubiette Pettys.  As a young man he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a member at the time of his death.  In October of 1861 he enlisted on Co. A 51st N.Y. Vol. and served most of the time under General Burnside until his discharge in Oct. 1864.  The next year Nov. 1865, he was married to Miss Mary Burtch of this town, who survives him.  He resided in Bainbridge until 1878, moving to Winsor Broome Co.  He made his home there until 1907 when he moved to Sidney and two years ago came to Guilford Center.  The honorary bearers were Abner Ogden, Alanson Ferris and W.O. Nash, civil war veterans, and the casket, in honor of his services for his country was draped with the "Star Spangled Banner."  "Rest, soldier, rest, the warfare o'er"  Guilford Correspondent, Bainbridge Republican.

Patrick Welch, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1869:  

WELCH:  Killed, at the Lyon Brook Bridge, Nov. 10th, Mr. Patrick Welch, aged 23 years.

A sad and fatal casualty occurred at Lyon Brook Bridge [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday morning of last week.  Some workmen had balanced a long and heavy piece of the iron frame work on what is called a "buggy" two of them pulling it along by a rope attached in front, and a man named Welch steadying it in the rear; and in this manner they were conveying it out to the end of one of the unfinished bents, when, in passing over some obstruction on the plank, the iron was caused to sway, and it is supposed that in attempting to steady it, Welch was thrown from the plank and precipitated upon the rocks beneath, a distance of forty feet, killing him instantly.  Coroner Avery held an inquest over the body, which elicited the following particulars; The left arm and right hip were fractured, and the skull was crushed in a horrible manner. Death ensued instantly.  Deceased resided in Buffalo, and had formerly been a sailor.  He had been at work on the bridge for several weeks, and is spoken of as a respectable and worthy man, and one of the best workmen in the Company's employ.  He went to Buffalo to vote on election day, and was married in Buffalo during his absence.  He returned and went to work again on Monday the 8th inst., and met his death in the manner we have described, on Wednesday, the 10th. The news of his horrible death must have been a sad blow to his wife and friends. His body was taken to Buffalo for interment.

Henry Olendorf, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1869:  In Afton, October 30th, after a lingering illness of eight weeks, Mr. Henry Olendorf, aged 87 years, 2 months and 5 days.  Mr. Olendorf was one of the first settlers in this part of the country.  He moved here from South Carolina, in 1812; made a brief stop at or near Cooperstown, Otsego County; thence settled at what is known as the Ferry, near where Nineveh now stands.  He was in the mercantile and lumbering business at or near that place for a number of years; then he left his former business, and took to the plough.  He was one of the best farmers in this section of the country.  He was strictly temperate and industrious in his habits.  He was a life-long Democrat-always active in getting out all democrats to the polls, but never wishing any office himself.  He once held the office of Justice of the Peace in the town of Bainbridge, which office he filled with credit to himself and all concerned.  He was urged at different times to take the nomination of Assemblyman in his District, but refused, preferring to follow the plough than to mingle in the halls of legislation   He was a great reader, and had collected a respectable library of some of the choicest books of his day, both historical and religious.  He was a great admirer of the Cooperstown Freeman's Journal, of which he was a subscriber for over 50 years, and only discontinued it when his sight failed, so that he could not read.  For the last five or six years he was almost blind.  He was a great admirer of our honored statesman, Horatio Seymour, and always voted for him for Governor of new York, whenever he was a candidate for that office.  Although very feeble, he wished to be carried to the polls last year, that he might cast his last vote for the Democratic candidate for President, Horatio Seymour.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 10, 1869

Died

MITCHELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 29th, Minnie Guernsey [Mitchell] only child of Dr. Henry and Lizzie R. Mitchell, aged 16 months.

HADLOCK:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 20th, Sophia C. Z. [Hadlock] wife of Hosea Hadlock, aged 68 years, 7 months and 26 days.

BROWN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13th, Miss Deborah Brown, aged 64 years.

BOYCE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2d, Mr. Edgar Boyce, aged 19 years.

HUTCHINSON:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 3d, Mr. Zenan Hutchinson, aged 87 years.

PETTYS:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27th, Mr. Isaac Pettys, aged 67 years.

RUSSELL:  in DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Sept. 30th, of scarlet fever, J. Freddie [Russell], youngest child of James P. and Lovisa H. Russell, aged 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.  Little Freddie was a bud of promise, and a bright gem in the family from which he has been taken.  But a few days of sickness and death laid his cold hand upon this dear little boy. A lamb of the Heavenly fold has gone to Jesus to join his voice with the early dead in singing praises, where no bud withers, no flower fades.

Obituaries & Marriages (August 26)

 Graves- White, Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1900:  The marriage of Miss Jessie White, daughter of Anson J. White, and Merton E. Graves took place Wednesday, January 3, 1900.  The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents on the Holmesville road, about four miles east of this village, by Rev. C.S. Pendleton of Oneonta.  About seventy-five persons, relatives and invited guests, were in attendance. The interior of the house was beautifully trimmed and decorated with evergreens and potted plants. The ceremony, which was very impressive, took place in front of a large bank of evergreens, surmounted by an arch, under which the contracting parties stood. the bride was attended by Miss Mabel Graves, a cousin of the bridegroom and Lewis White was best man.  After the ceremony a reception was held and the bridal party, amid the hearty congratulations of their friends, sat down to a sumptuous dinner. the gifts were numerous and beautiful.  Miss White is a graduate of Norwich high school and is highly respected and esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances and friends. The bridegroom is the son of Edward Graves and resides with his parents on the South New Berlin road.  He is possessed of sterling ability and a manly character and enjoys the respect of all with whom he is acquainted.  Mr. and Mrs. Graves left town on the 4:46 p.m. Lackawanna train north.   Numerous out of town guests were present at the wedding, including some from Norwich.  --Sun

Chandler - Joralemon, Bainbridge Republican, February 22, 1894:  Sunday evening last Rev. Father B.A. Stack of St. Francis de Sale's Church, performed the ceremony which made Joseph F. Chandler, of this city [Utica, Oneida Co., NY], and Miss Gertrude E. Joralemon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], man and wife. the ceremony was private, and after it the happy couple went to the residence of Mrs. George F. Schmidt, sister of the groom, and a quiet wedding supper was enjoyed.  Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Chandler left for New York for a short visit  The groom is a popular young man of this city, an employee in the composing room of the Observer for years, and a valued member of the Utica Typographical union.  He is much liked by a large circle of acquaintances. The bride is a young lady who has been here as a student several months, boarding with the Misses Jones, No. 55 Miller St.,  She is much esteemed by all who know her, and Mr. Chandler is congratulated on his choice.  Utica Observer.

Irene (Foote) Case, Sherburne News, April 18, 1891:  Our community was painfully startled on Wednesday to learn that Mrs. Irene (Foote) Case, wife of DeWitt C. Case, had died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John M. Howard, after an illness of but scarce thirty-six hours.  The deceased had gone up to her daughter's Saturday last to nurse her, she suffering with a serious attack of pleurisy.  On Tuesday she was taken with a severe pain in the side. There was being held at the time a consultation  of doctors on Mrs. Howard's condition, two physicians being present--Crumb of Sherburne, and Beebe, of Hamilton.  Doctor Beebe administered a hypodermic injection of morphia to Mrs. Case, and gave directions to Dr. Crumb, who was the regularly attending physician, to repeat the dose later in the day. The deceased went into an unconscious state, and, although strenuous efforts were made to rouse her, they were unsuccessful, and she passed away Wednesday about 2 p.m., amid the grief-stricken family which surrounded her.  The deceased had been in ill health for some time from pleurisy, and this, complicated with pneumonia, is the reported cause of death.  Mrs. Irene Case was the daughter of Asa Foote, and has always resided in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY].  She was born January 16, 1847, and was married to DeWitt C. Case February 20, 1867, by whom she had four children, two sons and two daughters. She leaves, besides, her father, mother, two brothers, J. Foote of this village, and John D. Gale, of Buffalo, and two sisters, Mrs. H.V.D. Hoyt, of Goshen, and Mrs. Charles D. Reynolds, of this town. She was a devoted wife and mother, and few would be more missed in the family circle. She, early in life, became a member of Christ (Episcopal) Church, this village, and was a conscientious Christian lady.  She leaves many friends outside the family who will mourn with them in their sudden bereavement.  The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Friday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. T.A. Stevenson officiating, and the remains interred in the family lot in the Quarter cemetery.

Elsie Jones Curtis, Sherburne News, April 18, 1891:  The following account of the recent death of this dear lady is taken from the Daily Argus, published by her son, Smith Curtis, Esq., at Beaver, Pa.  Mrs. Curtis will be remembered by many friends of the olden times in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where she long had her home and all of her children were born, having first lived in the house adjoining the residence of the late Mr. Whitford, to the eastward, and afterwards in the house erected by her husband near the tannery, then conducted by him, on the west side of the river.  Though her cares and labors were great, the memories of those days were always by her lovingly cherished:

At the residence of her son, Smith Curtis, Third street, Beaver, Pa., Saturday, April 11, 1891, Mrs. Elsie Jones Curtis, after a brief illness, died at the advanced age of 85 years.  She was able to be about until within a short time of her death which although coming suddenly, was without severe suffering.  The deceased was born in Barkhamstead, Conn., April 4, 1806, moved with her parents, when she was quite young, to Smyrna, N.Y.  December 19, 1824, she married John Curtis, of Sherburne, and began housekeeping at first on Sherburne Hill, afterwards moved to near Sherburne village, N.Y., where she lived during her married life.  Her husband died in 1850.  There were born to her and her husband ten children, Smith being the only surviving one.  In 1855 she moved to Toledo, Ohio, and contineud to reside there for twenty-five years.  Of her parents' family, she leaves four brothers, and one sister. the deceased was a member of the First Congregational Church of Toledo, Ohio, to which she was very strongly attached.  On every anniversary occasion she was remembered by some token of affection, the last one being a box of cake and flowers, received only a few days ago.  She was a woman of clear mind, strong in purpose, steadfast in her religious faith, devoted to her friends, and interested in every good work. she enjoyed life while she lived, but was ready and even willing to depart to be with loved ones gone before.  Peaceful be her rest.  Rochester, Pa., Argus, April 11.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878

Marriages

IRELAND - WINSOR:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. James Ireland, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Katie S. Winsor, of Bainbridge.

WALWORTH - HOTCHKISS:  in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Harmon A. Walworth, of Smithville to Miss Charlotte A. Hotchkiss of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

TRUESDELL - HURLBURT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. A.B. Daley, Mr. Frank D. Truesdell, to Miss Mary Hurlburt, all of Greene.

Died

RANDALL:  Suddenly, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, January 1st, 1878, John Swan Randall, Esq., aged 60 years.  Funeral services at the residence of S.R. Follett, East Main street, on Thursday at 2 p.m.

CHURCH:  By a fall from Lyon Brook bridge on the Midland railroad, on Tuesday evening, January 1st, Mr. Frank Church, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 20 years.

BROOKS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27th, of scarlet fever, Freddie M. [Brooks], son of Orville and Mary Brooks, aged 3 years and 4 months.

SPRAGUE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly of heart disease, Dec. 20th, Jane [Sprague], wife of Elisha Sprague, aged 61 years.

GREENE:  In East German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8th, Mrs. Lovisa Greene, aged 83 years.

HAYES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, Mrs. Lucy Hayes, widow of the late Lorenzo B. Hayes, aged 85 years.

PIERPONT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. Merritt S. Pierpont, aged 78 years.

NEWTON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], DEc. 13th, Miss Eliza Newton, aged 69 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

EVANS:  In Morrisville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. Robert Evans, of Jackson, Mich., aged 31 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

EDWARDS:  In Dresden, Ohio, Dec. 14th, Mayor D.F. Edwards, aged 58 years, formerly of this County.

Obituaries & Marriage notices (August 25)

Stephen Whitman, Bainbridge Republican, February 22, 1894:  Died of la grippe, Sunday, February 4th, at the home of his son, Harvey, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Stephen Whitman.  He was eighty-five years old.  The funeral services Tuesday were conducted by Rev. T. Mall in the M.E. church in Masonville, burial in the new cemetery at that place.  More than three-fourths of the large congregation that filled the church were his relatives;  among them were Jessie Whitman, of Sidney, brother; Mrs. Dr. Bourne, a sister; James Whitman, of Illinois, a brother, was unable to be present; these all all that are left of a once large family.  Stephen Whitman was a lifelong resident of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]; of English descent.  He had strong convictions that honest integrity and truthfulness combined were largely needed to constitute noble manhood; his principles could never be bought with wealth or position.  He held town office in his younger days and was always a true republican.  His mind failed with his strength, and the last few years he became passive as a child.  Mary Anna Brown, his wife, died nearly seventeen years ago and since that time he has lived with his children and most of the time with the son at whose home he died.  Much credit is due Harvey Whitman and his estimable wife for their kindness and tender regard during his last years.  Others of the children would have willingly cared for him but he enjoyed the pleasant home in the village of Bainbridge, and the daily walk to his son's place of business.  His ten children lived to have families of their own, but two died before him.

John Swan Randall, Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878:  Between three and four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last--while the New Year festivities were being observed in many households--the announcement of the sudden death of John Swan Randall caused a feeling of sadness among our citizens' and to those who were more intimately acquainted with him, the shock was most painful.  As nearly as we can ascertain the facts, they are as follows:  Mr. Randall, who for many years has been a widower, with no family, has long occupied two rooms over the drug store of T.D. Miller, corner of South Broad and East Main Streets.  In the front room of the two was his library, and here he often received the calls of his many friends. The rear room was his lodging room. For months past he had been in feeble health, although on Tuesday morning he partook of breakfast at the Stratton House, where he boarded, apparently in his usual health.  about ten o'clock in the morning, Mr.  H. DeLong, an intimate personal friend, called upon him, finding him lying upon a sofa in his front room, and suffering from much pain, his face being much flushed.  Mr. D. remained with him until about two o'clock in the afternoon, when he left for a short time, locking the door at the request of Mr. Randall.  Soon after three o'clock, Mr. Babcock and Mr. Makepeace, clerks in Miller's drug store below, heard a noise in the rooms overhead, which led them to think that someone had fallen. Mr. Babcock at once went to the door of his room, which he found locked, and called to Mr. Randall, but received no answer. Thinking that he was unnecessarily alarmed, he went down stairs, but soon returned to the door, again failing to attract attention from its occupant. But a few moments elapsed before Mr. DeLong returned, who, upon opening the door, found Mr. Randall lying partially upon his face, in the back room, dead.  He at once gave the alarm, when Dr. Stuart--whose rooms are adjoining--with others hastened to the scene.  During Mr. DeLong's absence, Mr. Randall had moved from the front to the rear room, and it is thought that he had seated himself upon the side of his bed, and in attempting to rise, fell forward. There was a contusion upon his forehead, probably caused by his striking upon the floor, and apparently his death had been instantaneous.  It is the opinion of Dr. Stuart, Dr. Avery, and others who examined the corpse, that apoplexy cause death. The remains were removed to the residence of S.R. Follett, on East main Street, where funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o'clock.

Deceased was a son of the late Col. John Randall, and was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango co., NY], October 1st, 1817.  He read law with S.S. Randall, Esq., and about the year 1835 he left his native place, locating in Oswego, where he married Miss Ellen Eliza Hart in 1838, in connection with Joseph Neilson (who presided as Judge at the late Beecher trial in Brooklyn) he published at that place the Oasis, a monthly magazine which was conducted with much ability.  About 1845 he removed to Kenosha, Wis. where he resided until his return to this place, some twenty-five years since, he having in the meantime lost his wife by death, as also his two children, both of whom died in infancy.  Since that time he has resided in our midst, respected by all, who now mourn his sudden decease.

Mr. Randall was a peculiar man in many respects, but his peculiarities were such as to attract rather than repulse. A man of fine education and literary attainments, he had collected a library of rare works which have often been sought for by his acquaintances, and none could be more ready than he to impart the information he was so capable of giving.  Probably no finer or more valuable private collection of ancient and modern coins, and currency of all nations, was possessed by anyone in this country, and he took especial pleasure in exhibiting them to visiting friends, and explaining their history.  A rare collection of insects also formed an addition to his cabinet of curiosities, for which he was recently offered a large sum, which he refused.  Deceased was genial in his intercourse with friends, kindly in his nature, and his integrity was unquestioned.  He leaves surviving him two sisters, Mrs. Ezra Hewitt, of this village and Mrs. Maurice Birdsall, of Greene who, with other surviving relatives, have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their bereavement, and the tears of many personal friends of the deceased will fall with theirs, when the last sad rites shall have been performed.

Gilbert Stanton, Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1900:  The Upperville correspondent of the Earlville Standard sent to that paper the following notice of the late Gilbert Stanton, one of the few remaining pioneer residents of the county, and a highly respected citizen of the town of Smyrna [Chenango co., NY].

Gilbert Stanton, with but on exception the oldest person in the town of Smyrna, died December 21st.  He was born in Brookfield [Madison Co., NY] May 31, 1808 and was 91 years 7 months and 20 days of age.  At the age of 24 he gave his heart to God united with the Methodist Episcopal church and remained a consistent member of that denomination until his death.  In 1831 he was married to Susan Dutton of Columbus.  In 1831 he took up a tract of wild land in the town of Otselic, erecting a log house, and from Brookfield to this home in the forest on what is known as Stanton hill, he removed with his family consisting of his aged father and mother, elder sister, his wife and one child.  Subsequently there were born to them ten other children, in all seven sons and four daughters.  It was his lot cheerfully to care for as life receded and sadly follow to their last resting place the aged parents, the sister, six of the eleven children, and the wife whom he buried in 1855.  In 1857 he was married to Cyrena Ferris of Smyrna who had one child, Franklin B., with whom he lived at the time of his death.  In 1870 he removed from Otselic to Smyrna where he resided until his death.  His second wife died three years since.  He was a kind and obliging neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father, an earnest and upright Christian, always living up to and ready to defend the faith he professed in Christ at all times and places, and we believe the good examples and good advice of Uncle Gilbert, as he was so familiarly called, will live with many who knew him for years to come.  He leaves five sons, Charles and Edwin of Plymouth, A.P. of Oxford, F.G. and Franklin  of Smyrna, and one daughter Mrs. C.A. Lowe of Plymouth.

Herman H. Dimmick, Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1900:  Herman H. Dimmick, who for a long time was a clerk at Stafford's drug store, in White Plains, died on Tuesday, December 26, 1800, at his home in Southampton, L.I.  He was married about two and a half years ago to Flora [Moore], daughter of Mr. Baltis Moore.  His body was brought to Mount Kisco on Thursday night, and the funeral occurred Friday afternoon.  Herman was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Dimmick of Plymouth, N.Y.  He leaves two sisters, Mrs. A.L. Willcox of Smyrna, N.Y. and Mrs. C.T. Brewer of Cooperstown, N.Y.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 3, 1878

Marriages

ROGERS - GAGE:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. W. Scott, Mr. P.A. Rogers, to Miss Katie E. Gage, both of Rockdale.

DURAN - MILLER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. J.L. Bace, Willard A. Duran of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Vernette M. Miller of Smyrna.

MALOY - PURTTE:  At St. Patrick's Church, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. Father Harrigen, Mr. Frank Maloy to Miss Kate Purtte, all of Norwich.

CLOSE - ROBBINS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. George F. Close to Miss Addie Robbins, all of Smyrna.

HITCHCOCK - MURFOOT:  In Canastota [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. M. Foot, Mr. Thomas E. Hitchcock, of Canastota to Miss Minnie M. Murfoot of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

HERRICK - THOMPSON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George L. Herrick, of Oxford, to Miss Jennie Thompson of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY].

Vital Records (August 24)

Adaline (Bigelow) Kidder, Bainbridge Republican, February 9, 1894:  Mrs. Adaline Kidder, widow of the late Elliot J. Kidder, died at her  home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, Feb. 6.  Her death was the result of a stroke of paralysis, received September last.  Her life went out in suffering, but calmly and trustingly had she waited for the summons to join the "silent majority" and find rest.  Mrs. Stella A. Yale and Miss Annah Kidder, her only children, were with her during her long illness, doing all that the most intense love could suggest to sooth the long ordeal of pain.  Although the sad event had been expected for many weeks, when the shock came--

"There fell upon the house a sudden gloom, A shadow on those features fair and thin; And softly from that hushed and darkened room Two angels issued, where but one went in."

Mrs. Kidder was born in Bainbridge, Nov. 22, 1818, and married Elliot J. Kidder, of Grafton, Vermont, Dec. 15, 1845.  Of the relatives of her immediate family, one brother and two sisters survive her.  these are William Bigelow, of Englewood, New Jersey,  Mrs. Annah Bush and Mrs. Stella Smith, of Tioga, Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Kidder was the daughter of Levi Bigelow, one of the former residents of Bainbridge, a leading man in the place and widely known throughout Chenango county for many years as lawyer and judge.  Mr. Bigelow resided for some time in the hotel now called the Central house, thence moved to East main street occupying the house at present owned by William Payne, establishing his law office in the yard through which passes Front street.  In this office were wont to gather the younger lawyers of the town, and the only living member of that coterie of half a century ago speak in warmest praise of the friendly counsel and gracious hospitality received in that olden time from Judge Bigelow.

Mrs. Kidder was a woman of rare charm of manner, inheriting from her father fine social qualities and buoyancy of temperament, and although a person of much sorrow, permitted no cloud to mar the enjoyment of others.  Those who knew her so well, and all in her native town knew her, old and young, all classes and conditions of people were always touched by her bright, cordial, sympathetic spirit, her devotion to her family, her kindly interest for those in trouble and in whatever concerned her dearly loved village-Bainbridge.  Mrs. Kidder was a member of the Episcopal Church in Bainbridge from childhood, and though for several years had spent her winters in Washington, being a communicant of St. john's Episcopal Church there, yet her active work and zeal for her home church never waned, during the changes of her long life.  Mrs. Kidder's life will be a delightful memory to be cherished as an example of perennial youth, as an embodiment of all that was genial, companionable and loving in attractive womanhood.  The pathos of her death sends a thrill of deep sympathy through all hearts and a community mourns with the bereaved, the great loss.

Impressive funeral services were held at the Episcopal church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Mourners and friends filled the house. An abundance of the choicest flowers surrounded the bier and the handsome coffin rested amid a display of beautiful tributes. Rev. A.G. Singsen officiated. The last sad rites ended in the burial of a beloved mother a kind sister, the dearest of friends in the Episcopal Cemetery.

Elizabeth Roberts Lyon, Bainbridge Republican, February 9, 1894:  Died Monday morning, Feb. 5th, at the advanced age of ninety-two years, after an illness of two weeks, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts Lyon, at the residence of her son, Eli Lyon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Lyon was of Scotch descent and born in Kortright, Delaware co., N.Y., Oct. 24, 1802, and married to Israel Lyon March 17, 1824.  After passing the first few years of her married life in Sanford, Broome Co., N.Y., her husband moved to the town of Bainbridge, occupying the farm which was the home of Mrs. Lyon for over fifty years.  Mrs. Lyon and her family were closely identified with the Methodist church of Bainbridge from its origin, and death has now severed the last link binding the early history of that church with the present.  She left but one child, Eli Lyon at whose house her funeral services occurred Wednesday, Feb. 7, conducted by Rv. T.F. Hall.  Interment at Union Valley [West Bainbridge, NY].

Bainbridge Republican, February 22, 1894:  It is reported that there is a heartbroken widow alone in the city of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and in some far off land roams the victim of cupid's foils.  The wedding bells didn't ring, and the blossoms and flowers wilted and drooped over a scene of disappointment.  Hearts that throbbed in passionate expectancy now beat in sadness amid flowing tears.  Juliet pines for Romeo, and Romeo is frantic with grief over the loss of Juliet.  Addison Ellsworth, a man of middle years, who, a little more than a year ago, lived at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the dignity and supposed happiness of a married state, surrounded by a family of a wife and three children.  The glitter and attractions of city life tore away the husband to other fields, ostensibly for the purpose of finding work more abundant and riches in greater plenty.  When in Binghamton the charms of a widow lured him from all remembrance of family ties into the disguise of assumed singleness.  He laid siege to a fair lady's heart and so far progressed that marriage seemed the final stepping stone to the place where "life would be worth living."  The day was set and wedding clothes were made. The day was awaited in blended joy and hopes.  But last Saturday Mr. Ellsworth's wife from Bainbridge appeared upon the scene and crossed their path, apparently strewn with roses.  He gave it up and retreated to realms where it is hoped he may repent and quench the burning fires of promiscuous love making.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 15, 1894

Married

WILKES - WHEELER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, February 15, 1894, by Rev. H.M. Crydanwise, Mr. Edmund P. Wilkes of North Norwich and Miss Nettie B. Wheeler, of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

BLANCHARD - HALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1894, by Rev. Edwin B. Olmstead, Mr. Charles D. Blanchard to Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Jennie A Hall, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

JEWELL - THAYER:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], February 7, 1894, by Rev. .R. Simmons, Mr. Frederick A. Jewell, of Norwich, and Miss Mary A. Thayer, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

TIFFANY - FRANK:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], January 31, 1891, by Rev. A.W. Ashley, Mr. Grant Tiffany of Arctic [Broome Co., NY], and Miss Pauline H. Frank, of Guilford.

Died

BENEDICT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1894, Mrs. Lucette Benedict, widow of Nelson Benedict, aged 77 years.

NORRIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 31, 1894, Mrs. Mary R. Norris, aged 85 years.

KIDDER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1894, Mrs. Adaline Kidder, aged 76 years.

OATES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], February 9, 1894, Mr. John Oates.

WHITMAN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], February 4, 1894, Mr. Stephen Whitman, aged 85 years.

WORMOUTH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], February 5, 1894, Lydia [Wormouth] wife of Jeremiah Wormouth, aged 70 years.

O'NEIL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], February 5, 1894, Mrs. Eliza O'Neil, aged 55 years.

DART:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], February 6, 1894, Mr. Edward S. Dart, aged 76 years.

TEHAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1894, Mr. James Tehan, aged 70 years.

FREDENBURGH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], January 31, 1894, Mrs. Adeline Fredenburgh, aged 78 years.

WARREN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], February 2, 1894, Mr. Edward L. Warren, aged 84 years.

LOOMIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], February 5, 1894, Ruth A. [Loomis], wife of D.T. Loomis, aged 75 years.

CRANDALL:  In Leonardsville [Madison Co., NY], January 25, 1894, Mr. Jonathan Crandall, aged 82 years, formerly of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

AUSTIN:  In Riverside, Cal., January 16, 1894, Rev. John J. Austin, aged 75 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

RACE:  In Washington, D.C., February 3, 1894, Mr. James Race, of Gainesville, Texas, aged 63 years, son of Buel Race, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].