Vital Records, Greene, NY, July 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 5, 1866

Death

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Nellie [Nichols], daughter of Mrs. Stoddard S. Nichols, aged 12 years and 4 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 12, 1866

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Oren G. Watrous, of this town, to Miss Sarah J. Touslee, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by H.F. Beardsley, Esq., Chas. N. Elliott, late Adjt. of the 35th Reg. Wis. Inf. Vols, and Miss Ellen A. Cork, both of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY].

At the Baptist Church in Yale Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. C.S. Crain, Mr. James Burch, to Mrs. Zeruah Yale, widow of Joel Yale, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. L. Church, Mr. Henry Gregory, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Jane Crandall, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. A.J. Marshall to Miss Rosanna Bliven, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Charles Franklin to Miss Hattie A. Eccleston, both of McDonough.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Edgar Garret, Esq., Mr. Oscar A. More, to Miss Frances A. Dennis, all of Afton.

At the residence of the bride's father, on the 3d inst., by Rev. Wm. Watson, Mr. Marvin Pope, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to C. Libbie Hoag, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. Henry S. Terwilliger, aged 85 years.

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Salina Hackett, aged 47 years.

In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Benjamin Harrington, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Mrs. T.M. Relyea, aged 45 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 19, 1866

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], o the 15th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Geo. W. Marr to Miss Mercy Griffing, all of Norwich.

Deaths

At the residence of his daughter, in Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 12th inst. Mr. Ithamer Hitchcock, father of L.R. Hitchcock, of this village, aged 76 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] on the 7th inst. Mr. Geo. A. Whipple, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged about 60 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Ferdinand A. Gilmore, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 19 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Cecelia [Bump], wife of the late Henry Bump, aged 72 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mrs. Mary Cary, aged 81 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Lucy Elvira [Terry], wife of E.K. Terry, aged 23 years, 11 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 15th inst., Mr. Reuben Aldrich, aged 81 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Abigail Burlingame, widow of Arthur Burlingame, aged 84 years, 7 months.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Caroline M. [Hough] wife of Daniel W. Hough, aged 62 years.

Fatal Case of Sun Stroke:  A fatal case of sun stroke occurred in this town [Greene, Chenanog Co., NY] on Tuesday last.  A young man named Wm. Moore, about 25 years of age, while at work in the hay field of Geo. Duntley, a short distance from this village, was attacked with sun stroke, falling to the ground insensible.  Dr. Johnson of this village was immediately summoned, but he only reached the house to which the victim had been removed, just as he expired.  He was an industrious young man of good habits. 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 26, 1866

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Artemas J. Webb to Miss Ruth A. Bolt, all of Greene.

At the same time and place, Mr. Wm. A. Bolt, to Miss Jennie Durham, both of Grene [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. Reuben Wheaton, deaf mute, formerly of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], aged 64 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Cynthia A. [Sprague], wife of Leander Sprague, aged 34 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 22d inst., Mrs. Jane Ann Close, aged 81 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Mrs. Eliza R. Purington, aged 58 years.

Death of George P. Barnard

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 12, 1866

n Grand Rapids, Mich., suddenly, on the 27th ult., Mr. George P. Barnard, youngest son of Mrs. Charles E. Barnard, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], in the 33d year of his age. [Chenango American, July 5, 1866]

Scarcely had the news become general in the city of the sudden and dangerous illness of our esteemed fellow citizen, Geo. P. Barnard, Esq., when the announcement of his death, which occurred last evening at 10 o'clock, came with its sombre mantle and shrouded as with a pall the hearts of the large circle of his warm and personal friends and acquaintances.  He had for some days been suffering from the effects of a severe cold yet had until Saturday last been in daily attendance at his store.  In the early part of the week his symptoms assumed the more dangerous form of inflammation of the liver and surrounding organism, and thence forward the progress of his disease was rapid, baffling the utmost skill of his physicians to its fatal termination last evening.

Mr. Barnard was, we believe, a native of Greene, Chenango Co., N.Y.  He came to this city about twelve years since, and soon after purchased the interest of W.B. Howe in the book trade, in which he has ever since continued, at the well-known stand corner of Canal and Pearl Sts.  As a businessman he had won and enjoyed, to an unusual degree, the confidence and hearty esteem of the entire community.  Strictly honorable and upright in his dealings, a man with whom honesty and integrity was natural and a ruling principle, he was steadily and deservedly successful and had built up for himself a remunerative business, free from embarrassments and promising a comfortable competency for his family in future years.  He was proverbially kind, affectionate in his family relations, and generous, to a fault.  If he had faults, and who has not?, they were not vicious ones, but such rather as grew from the warmth of his friendship, and from his genial and convivial spirit.  Wrong intentions were utterly foreign to his nature, and his native goodness of heart was so conspicuous as to win unconsciously the hearts of all his acquaintances.

He leaves a wife and three children on whom this stroke of sudden bereavement falls with a heavy hand.  The entire community, who so highly esteemed him, will heartily sympathize with them in their grievous affliction. The deceased was thirty-two years of age.  Thus, truly "In the midst of life we are in death."

We learn that the relatives of the deceased, at the East, have been telegraphed, and some of them are expected to arrive by this evening or the morning train, until which event definite arrangements for the funeral are postponed.  Grand Rapids (Mich.) Daily Eagle, June 28th.

Vital Records Greene, NY, June 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 1866

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. L. B. Hyde, Theron W. Sharp, of Greene, to Miss Ann English, of Omemee, C.W.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Loren W. Lincoln, of Groton [Tompkins Co., NY], to Miss Mary F. Main, of Dryden [Tompkins Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 30th ult. by Rev. E.Z. Lewis, Mr. Daniel Noyes, to Mrs. Sarah A. Hickok, all of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mrs. Tacy [Johnson], wife of Eben Johnson, aged 57 years.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Louisa L. [Day], wife of Calvin Day, aged 52 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 14, 1866

Marriages

At Sing Sing, N.Y. [Westchester Co.] on the 7th inst., by Rev. D. Geer, Rev. W.H. DeLancey Grannis, Rector of St. Thomas Church, Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], and Harriet Green, daughter of Dr. Horace Green, of the former place.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Philetus A. Clark, of Elizabeth City, N.J., and Miss Carrie R. Chamberlain, of Chenango Forks.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. W. Ayrsult, Maj. O.H. Curtis, to Miss Susan E. Van Wagenen, all of Oxford.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. R.A. Paterosn, Mr. Waldo H. Tyler, of Westford, Otsego Co. [NY] to Miss Ella J. Marr, of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., of consumption Miss Helen Northrup, daughter of N.W. Northrup, aged 16 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Phebe J. [Hotchkiss], wife of Calvin Hotchkiss, aged 42 years.

Fatal Accident:  On Saturday last, a fatal accident happened two miles north of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the canal boat D.J. Millard.  A little girl of Capt. Rob't Hart, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], was to play on the boat and fell down the hatchway breaking her neck.

A Sad Sight:  A raving lunatic was taken to Utica [Oneida Co., NY] for treatment in the Asylum.  He was formerly a soldier, a member of the Forty-first regiment.  His name is George W. Basseett.  He was one of the Andersonville prisoners, and the terrible privations which he then suffered so shattered his constitution that he never fully recovered and was finally reduced to his present pitiable condition.  The phantom which seemed to possess his mind was a Hell, to which he himself and everybody around him were hastening.  Doubtless the fearful scenes of that death pen at Andersonville had been seared into his brain as with a red-hot iron, till all else is burned out but that one terrible thing which is now within him a living horror, a burning, fearful Hell.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 21, 1866

Marriages

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. L.F. Spafford, Mr. A.A. Skinner, of Brooklyn, N.Y., to Miss I.S. Root, of Preston.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Edgar Garret, Esq., Mr. Seneca Aylesworth to Miss Mary Davis.

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. C.F. Hewes, Mr. John A. McDaniels, of Vinton, Iowa, to Miss Florence A. [Hewes], eldest daughter of the officiating clergy man.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. James Douglas, of Pulaski, N.Y. assisted by Rev. E.H. Payson, George Douglas, M.D. to Jane A. [Mygatt], daughter of Willliam Mygatt, Esq., both of Oxford.

Deaths

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Alanson Green, aged 54 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst., Mr. John Avery, aged 85 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst. Mr. Walter Brown aged 68 years.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. Mr. Roger Kinney, aged 60 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Alvin C. Hubbard, only son of Hon Demas Hubbard, M.C., aged 37 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 18, 1866

Marriage

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], o the 13th inst. by Rev. C. Elliott, Mr. Joseph Dent to Mrs. Sarah Lee, all of Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., Mr. Elnathan Terry, aged 71 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. Mrs. Lephe G. Riddell, aged 78 years.

At North Stonington, Conn., on the 24th inst. Giles Wheeler, Esq., aged 65 years, father of Mrs. B. Gage Berry, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Death of the Communioin Table:  The Syracuse Journal relates the particulars of the death of an aged lady on Sunday last, in that city.  Mrs. Sarah Higgins, aged 78 years, went to the Park Presbyterian Church, attended by her daughter.  She took her seat, and while the pastor was reading the opening hymn, "Rock of Ages," Mrs. H. Fell dead from her seat, without a moment's warning that the messenger was ear.

Death of Roswell K. Bourne, Esq.

In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co.., NY], on the 23d inst. of cancer, Roswell K. Bourne, Esq., aged 53 years.

This event, says the Chenango Telegraph, which has for a long time been anticipated, occurred at Cincinnatus on Saturday last, the 23d inst.  The funeral was on Monday of this week and attended by a large and sympathizing audience.  The services were entirely by the Masons, of which order Mr. Bourne had long been a bright and enthusiastic member. The Norwich lodge, of which he was once W.M. and those of Greene, Cortlandville and Upper Lisle were present in a body, with delegations from Oxford and other lodges, all of whom participated in the impressive services, as conduction by A.J Avery, W.M. of the Norwich lodge, and aided in rendering fitting honor to the memory of their departed brother. 

Vital Records, Greene, NY, May 17, 24, & 31 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 17, 1866

Marriages

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 89th inst., at the residence of the bride, by Rev. D.D. Brown, Mr. Heth Young to Miss Mary Brown, both of Plymouth.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. J.W. Burr, Alonzo Blackman of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Kate M. Totman, of Pharsalia.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Linnie [Lyon], only daughter of the widow of the late Geo. M. Lyon, aged 4 years and 2 months.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Charles [Smith], son of Frederick H. Smith, aged 3 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21stult. Sarah [Post], consort of Dea. Levi Post aged 67 years.

Thurlow W. Brown, died at Fort Atkinson, Wis., on the 4th inst. Mr. Brown formerly resided at Preston, in this County [Chenango Co., NY], and was well known to many of our oldest citizens.  He was formerly editor of the Cayuga Chief.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 24, 1866

Marriages

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., by Rev. L. D. Turner, Mr. John H. Baker of Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], to Mrs. Roxy A. Baker, of Plymouth.

May 1st by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Hiland L. Bentley of Sandgate, Vt., to Miss Louisa V. Norton, of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. J.H. Mason, Mr. Harrison S. Eldridge, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Kittie W. Squires, of Otselic.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ins.t, of typhoid fever, Mr. Stephen E. Avery, aged 48 years.

In Lansing, Mich, on the 18th inst., Mr. Richard R. Carpenter, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 36 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ins.t, Caroline [Mygatt], wife of William Mygatt, aged 68 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Catharine S. [Lownsbery], wife of J.D. Lownsbery, aged 58 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 17th inst., Mrs. Mercy Wright, aged 78 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 31, 1866

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ins.t by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Edgar P. Wedge, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Eliza J. Taylor, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by the same. Mr. H.B. Ogden, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss G.A. Smith of Oxford.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. J.R. Scott, Mr. Jas. G. Bailey, to Miss Martha J. Skillin, both of Greene.

Death

In Lansing [Tompkins Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Richard R. Carpenter, aged 48 years.

Vital Records, Greene, NY, May 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 3, 1866

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. E.H. Payson, Dr. William H. Tanner of Quebec, La., to Miss Ashsa N. York, of Oxford.

In New York, on the 24th ult. by Rev. Joseph T. Duryea, Mr. Winfield  Poilion of N.Y. to Miss Harriet P. [Barnes], daughter of the late Hon. Samuel H. Barnes, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 29th ult. Mr. Urian D. Bassett aged 60 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. of consumption, George W. Chamberlain, Esq., aged 40 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., Lucy [Odell], wife of James A. Odell, aged 61 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 10, 1866

Marriages

At the Chenango House, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult., by Warren Gray, Esq., Mr. Geo. W. Stringham of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Lovina W. Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. I.S. Hyde, Eugene B. Nash, M.D. to Miss Euretta Johnson, both of Triangle.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. W. N. Cobb, Justine W. Beebe of East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Emma J. Durham of Norwich.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by John Baldwin, Esq., Col. David B. Wakeley to Olive [Johnson], only daughter of Kimbell Johnson, Esq., of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

Death

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mary Parker, wife of the late Sylvanus Parker, aged 77 years.

Death of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, April 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 19, 1866

The people of the State will be startled by the announcement that the Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson died in New York last night.  The announcement comes without premonition, for we had not heard of his illness. As no man in the State was better known, and few men held in higher esteem, this intelligence will be received with universal sorrow.

Mr. Dickinson was a native of Connecticut, having been born in Goshen, Sept. 11, 1800.  He was, therefore, in his 66th year.  In 1806, his father removed to Chenango [County, NY], where the deceased, in the intervals of severe labors on the farm, received the simple rudiments of an English education.  He became in his early manhood an ardent politician and attached himself to the Democratic party.  His first office was that of constable, which led to his introduction to the law, and in 1826 he was admitted as an attorney, and very soon acquired a high place among the eminent lawyers of the State.

Mr. Dickinson has held the following offices:  Constable in 1826-7; Senator from 1836 to 1840; Lieutenant Governor in 1843-4; United States Senator from 1844 to 1851; Attorney General of the State 1861-2, and United States District Attorney, for the Southern District of New York at the time of his death.

While in the Senate, his commanding ability as a debater, gave him a prominent position, and his name is associated with every leading subject which has agitated the country during the past thirty years.  Until the formation of the Republican party, he was identified with the Democratic organization, and, in the divisions of that party, was known as a "hunker," or extreme conservative.  In 1844, he aided in the nomination of James K. Polk, for the Presidency, and ran as a Presidential Elector in his interest.  During the Slavery discussions, involved in the Kansas and other controversies, he cooperated with the South; and by his course, hastened the disruption of this party.  When General Cass was nominated, he supported him with all his great ability, and adhered to the conservative views of that wing of the Democracy, until the armed resistance of the South cast him into the ranks of the Republican party.

Mr. Dickinson was, on several occasions, pressed by his admirers for the Presidency; and in 1852, he received a flattering support in the National Convention. But he was defeated by the "barn burners" of his own party, headed by Gov.  Marcy, and Mr. Pierce was nominated and elected.  Mr. Pierce desired to make him Secretary of State; but Mr. Marcy was pressed as a competitor and succeeded.  To conciliate him, Mr. Dickinson was offered the lucrative position of Collector of the Port of New York; but he "spurned the bribe," and became instead, "The Sage of Binghamton"--the idol of a large and influential circle of friends, who admired his virtues, and were ready, on all occasions, to follow his lead.

During the war, no man was more earnest or effective in support of the Union.  He devoted himself, in every way, to the cause of the country; and the most brilliant orations of his life are among those he delivered in rallying the people to the support of the Government.

Socially, Mr. Dickinson was a man of most genial temper.  He was the life of every circle - an attractive conversationalist and full of humor.  As a public speaker, he was without a peer.  No man was ever liked better "on the stump," or spoke with more telling effect.  He was recognized as an able lawyer, and as a loving and faithful husband, father and friend.

Thus, one by one, are our eminent men passing away.  There are but few of Mr. Dickinson's contemporaries remaining in public life, and these, in the order of nature, will soon pass away, leaving to a new generation the work of carrying forward the nation in its career of greatness and glory.  Happy will it be for the Republic if they shall inherit the wisdom and earnest patriotism of their Fathers.  Albany Journal, 13th inst.

The Funeral

Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] April 15, The closing obsequies of the late Daniel S. Dickinson were concluded here this afternoon, from the home of deceased, in accordance with the rites of the Episcopal church, and was witnessed by upwards of six thousand people.  The body of the lamented Dickinson was deposited in a quiet little cemetery on the outskirts of the village, known as "Spring Grove."

Obituary

Suddenly, at the residence of his son-in-law, in New York City, on the 12th inst., the Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson departed this life.

One by one the great men of the nation pass away, and their firm footsteps are heard upon the busy walks of life no more forever; yet their example and their memory will endure in history until the latest period of time.  As surely as the rivers empty their contents into the sea, just so surely is life drifting onward to suddenly throw itself into the depths of eternity, and the great minds with the lesser, the proud and the humble, the rich and the poor, must fall at the end of their allotted race. When men die, who by every act of their lives have endeared themselves to an admiring people, it is meet that more than a passing notice be given to their memory; we should mourn and pray that others might come up to fill the place made vacant.  A Washington rose up, and during his life he created a name which will endure as long as America endureths, and the people call him the "Father" of his country.  A Clay and a Webster have lived, and by their eloquence in legislative halls, have been termed the "Nestors" of the American Senate.  Lincoln, the upright, the true and faithful defender of the liberty which Washington gave us to inherit through all time, fell a martyr, and he is embalmed in history as the "Preserver," of the land of his birth.

And now, at the head of this article, we record the decease of another public servant, whom the people have delighted to honor.  The death of Mr. Dickinson was sudden, but he was prepared through a well-ordered life to meet the summons.  As a public man, in Congress, in the State legislature, and in offices of minor importance, he has worked for the good of the whole people, abnegating self and localities, for he was too honest to benefit one man at the expense of another.  The people have lost an eloquent expounder of the law, and the country a faithful and efficient servant; but his family have lost more - a kind husband and father.

Vital Records, Greene, NY, April 19 & 26, 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 19, 1866

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Joel L. Stratton to Miss F.F. Cole, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. E.N. Ruddock, David Mathewson to Maria E. Darling, all of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. L. Church, L.D. Van Tassel to Mary Bradley, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 16th inst., Mr. Wm. C. Parker, aged 43 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Ranslow [Westover], youngest child of Clarissa, and the late Ranslow Westover, aged 7 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Miss Miriam E. Aldrich, aged 18 years.

In Washington, D.C., on the 6th inst., Dr. H.G. Gibbs, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 26, 1866

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Charles H. Watrous, to Miss Mary M. Allen, all of this town.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. F. Curtis, Mr. Wesley Washburn, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Melunthe C. Baker of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. L. Chruch, Mr. Levi Sanford, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emily Grart of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mrs. Hester Ketchum, aged 74 years and 7 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 21st inst.,Mr. Everett Baldwin, aged 76 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Dr. Edward Brooks, aged 28 years, son of Moses Brooks, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Wm. Webb, aged 79 years.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Netty [Philips], daughter of Frances M. and the late Peter J. Philips, aged 4 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Mr. Calvin C. Pike, son of the late Carlos K. Pike, aged 22 years.

Vital Records, Greene, NY April 5 & 12, 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 5, 1886

Marriage

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Carlton Humphrey, to Miss Nancy Fray, all of Oxford.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Deacon Chauncey Hoyt, aged 68 years.

Thus, one of our oldest and most respected citizens has finished his course.  With slow and declining steps, he has descended to the grave, following after a few brief months his beloved partner to that silent bourn.  Mr. Hoyt was one of the oldest residents of this village.  He came here from Delaware county [NY] in 1821 and has uniformly borne an elevated position in society.  He was a devoted champion of elevated Christian principles, and as an official member of the Congregational Church, has left a record of faith, hope and charity which is worthy of remembrance and imitation of all who knew him.  His large family are among the most respected in our vicinity and will long cherish his examples and his Christian precepts. They have lost an honored parent, the church an ornamented pillar, and community an honest man. "the noblest work of God."  Peace to his memory.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. John E. Hovey, aged 55 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 1st inst., Mr. Wm. R. Cehoon, aged 64 years.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. Hiram Bartoo, aged 66 years.

In C henango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mrs. Rachel Haynes, aged 54 years.

Sudden Death:  We regret to be called upon this week to announce the death of Mrs. Erastus Dickinson, which took place at Camanche, Iowa, on the 18th inst.  It was only last week that we noticed the departure of Esq., Dickinson and his wife, to the far west, and this week we are called upon to announce the death of Mrs. D.  She died, as we are informed, the next day after her arrival at her new home, aged 69 years.  She was a most esteemed Christian woman.  "What shadows we are and what shadows we pursue."  Cattaraugus Union

There are many of our readers who remember the worthy lady whose death is recorded in the above notice.  In the spring of 1847 Judge Dickinson came to this town with his family from Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  In the spring of 1848, he came to reside in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], and in 1849 he removed to Ellicottsville, Cattaraugus County [NY] where he and family have resided until within a few weeks, whence he removed to Iowa as above.  Mrs. Dickinson was a member of the Episcopal Church while residing in this place, and most worthily adorned a true Christian life. She was most loved by those who knew her best. The reward that awaits the faithful servant of Christ was the source of hope that buoyed her up through many changes and misfortunes that came upon her husband, and amidst all trials assured her of a blissful immortality.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 12, 1866

Marriage

In Fredonia, N.Y. [Chautauqua Co.] on the 28th ult. Mr. Marvin W. Cobb to Miss Mary F. Reid, all of Fredonia.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Amos A. Hitchcock, aged 59 years.

In German [Chenango Co., NY], while on a visit, Arasutha Manwaring, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 69 years, wife of the late Giles Manwaring.

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Eliza Ann [Leach], wife of hiram Leach, aged 63 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Harriot H. Foote, mother of Isaac Foote, aged 82 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1870

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1870

Marriages

REYNOLDS - GRAVES:  At the residence of the bride's father, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of Jan. 18th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Emory S. Reynolds, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Eva Graves, daughter of C.S. Graves.

SCRIBNER - CAMP:  At the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 12th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Al Schribner, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lany J. Camp, of South New Berlin.

MICKLE - DIMORIER:  By the same, Jan. 19th, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Clark Mickle, of Erie, to Miss Sarah C. Dimorier, of Norwich.

SHARTS - SOUTHERN:  At the Parsonage, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Ransom D. Sharts, to Miss Libbie Southern, both of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

FOSTER - DECKER:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 6, by Rev. A.W. Loomis, Mr. Oscar C. Foster, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Charlotte Decker, of Barker.

ROBBINS - NYE:  At the residence of the bride, by Rev. G.M. Peck, Mr. Frederick Robbins, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Louisa A. Nye, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

PRICE - BEACH:  At the Parsonage, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Martin Price, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frances Beach, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

COOK - COSS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 12, by the same, Mr. Apalos L. Cook, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Marion Coss of Bainbridge.

WILBER - BROWN: At the residence of the bride, Jan. 6th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. J. Talcott Wilber, to Miss Ellen Brown, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

STERNBURG - BROWN:  in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Henry Sternburg, to Miss Abbie A. Brown, all of Plymouth.

Deaths

WADE:  In East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8th, Mr. Garner Wade, aged 62 years.

BABCOCK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, Hannah Babcock, aged 76 years.

SCOTT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 23d, Harvey Lozelle [Scott], son of Walter and Elmena Scott, aged 1 year, 8 months and 3 days.

REYNOLDS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 14th, Mrs. Catherine Reynolds aged 85 years.

ROGERS:  At the Rectory of Zion Church, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Maggie [Rogers], daughter of rev. F. Rogers, aged 16 years.

MANNING:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 12, Miss Libbie E. Manning, aged 18 years.

BILLINGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Eliza J. [Billings], eldest daughter of Charles and Nellie Billings, aged 18 years.

Fatal Accident on the Midland

A sad and fatal accident occurred on the Midland railroad, near Munnsville [Madison Co., NY], on Tuesday of last week, resulting in the death of an elderly man named Covill Bullock, who resided in that town.  The Oneida Dispatch of last week gives the following particulars.

"Deceased had been to Munnsville with his team, and returning, came to the crossing just before the passage of the night train going north, and while waiting in his carriage for the train to pass was struck and almost instantly killed.  It appears that his team became restive and unmanageable as the train approached and ran upon the track.  When struck Mr. B. was trying to turn them away from the track.  As soon as the man was seen by the engineer and fireman the alarms were immediately sounded, and every effort made to prevent an accident, but without avail.  The train was stopped as soon as possible, and the injured man taken up and carried to the house of John W. True, nearby and physicians sent for by Superintendent Day, who was on the train.  Deceased survived only a very few minutes after reaching the house."

A Coroner's jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts and exonerated the Railroad Company from blame.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, January 19, 1870

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 19, 1870

Marriages

PHELPS - WELLER:  At the Congregational Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday morning, Jan. 12th, by Rev. S.Scoville, Mr. Andrew J. Phelps, to Miss Amelia F. Weller, all of Norwich.

BENTLEY - ASHCRAFT:  At the residence of the bride's father, Peleg Ashcraft, Esq., in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Albert L. Bentley, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Maria B. Ashcraft.

BARTLETT - FINCH:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Albert Bartlett, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Finch, of Otselic.

THOMPSON - BOUCK:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Samuel Thompson, to Miss Sarah E. Bouck, both of Pharsalia.

FINCH - TRUMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8th, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Menzo Finch, to Miss Roselia Truman, all of Otselic.

DEVINE - CORCORAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. D. O'Connell, Mr. michael Devine, to Miss Margaret Corcoran, all of Norwich.

BENON - CALKINS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. D.D. Brown, Mr. Jason Benton to Miss Amelia Calkins, all of Sherburne.

SOULE - MILES:  In Smyrna, Dec. 31st, by Rev. S.M. keeler, Mr. Jerome Soule, of Smyrna Centre, to Miss Lucy Miles, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

LORD - WHEELER:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. L. Lord, Mr. Francis D. Lord, to Miss Jennie L. Wheeler, both of Pharsalia.

BROWN - SABIN:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] Dec. 28th, by Rev. G.P. Turnbul, Mr. James Brown, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Harriet E. Sabin, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

CHRISTLER - BURDICK:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st, by Rev. E.W. Allen, Mr. William H. Christler, to Miss Augusta l. Burdick.

GRISWOLD - BENNETT:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 5th, by Rev. S.P. Way, Mr. Dexter L. Griswold, of German, to Miss Julia E. Bennett of Pitcher.

ROGERS - MINER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Frank J. Rogers of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lois M. Miner, of Preston.

BARTON - COOPER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Adelbert Barton, of Hartwick [Otselic Co., NY], to Miss Amelia Cooper, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

HURLBUT - JACKSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Homer A. Hurlbut, of Barker [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Lucy A. Jackson, of Greene.

WILKINS - SLITER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Ray C. Wilkins, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lydia L. Sliter of Coventry.

STEVER - HAMMOND:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. T.D.  Hammond, Mr. Justin Stever, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Hammond, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HUNT:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Ollie T. [Hunt], daughter of F.D. Hunt, aged 6 years, 10 days.

PABODIE:  In Baraboo Wisconsin, Dec. 20th, Alfred Tyler [Pabodie], son of George A. and Jennie M. Pabodie, aged 3 months.

THOMPSON:  In Ilion, N.Y., Jan. 2d, Alice [Thompson], only child of William S. and Kate E. Thompson aged 9 years, formerly of Oxford. [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, January 12, 1870

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 12, 1870

Marriages

ROBINSON - HICKS:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. James Robinson, of Norwich, to Miss Hattie Hicks, of Cortland, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

FIELD - HALL: At the residence of the bride's father, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Orville L. Field, of Norwich, to Miss Mary A. Hall, daughter of Chas. M. Hall.

BRADLEY - TERRY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Uri Bradley, of Guilford, to Miss Cordelia N. Terry, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

CLARKE - GRANNIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. John S. Clarke, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah L. Grannis, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

TAYLOR - HINMAN:  In East Greene, Dec. 29, by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. Thomas P. Taylor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ann Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

GOULD - SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John A. Gould, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jenette Smith, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

TAYLOR - MYRES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. William H. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nettie Myres, of Greene.

TAYLOR - MYRES:  At the same time and place, by the same.  Mr. George C Taylor of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Myres, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

WHITE - BEADLE:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. A.C. Bowdish, Mr. Alfred White, of Marathon to Miss Ella J. Beadle of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

PECK - PRATT:  In Killawog, Broome Co. [NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. R.H. Gidman, Mr. Preston R. Peck of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Adell Pratt, Killawog.

MUNGEN - ALLEN:  In Washington, D.C., Dec. 30th, by Rev. Dr. Pinckney, Mr. Theodore Mungen, of Ohio, to Miss Kate Allen of Washington, daughter of John S. Allen, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

PELLET - BROWN:  In Flint, Mich., Dec. 25th, by Rev. H.Q. Bennett, Mr. William B. Pellet, to Miss Celia A. Brown, both of Flint.

GREEN - FERRIS:  In Fenton [Broome Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 30th, by Rev. L.D.Turner, Mr. Robert A Green of Willet [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Ella F. Ferris, of Fenton.

HALL - BANKS:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. William Hall, to Miss Emma Banks, both of German.

ADAMS - SMITH:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. William C. Adams, to Miss Louisa Smith, both of German.

Deaths

BURLINGAME:  At the residence of his brother, Charles Burlingame, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 7th, Mr. Joab Burlingame, aged 70 years.

CLARK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, Mrs. Lovina Clark, widow of the late lot Clark, aged 87 years.

FOOTE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, after a short illness, Mr. James W Foote, aged 87 years and 10 months.

LOOP:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, of consumption, O. Eliza [Loop], wife of Charles H. Loop, and daughter of John Pangburn, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 37 years, 1-month and 12 days.

CLARK:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th, Mrs. Susan Clark, aged 57 years, widow of Anson Clark, and mother of Prof. Daniel Clark, of this village [Norwich, Chenanog Co., NY].

WEBB:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, Mr. Loring Webb, aged about 57 years.

COVILLE:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 8th, Clarence B. [Coville], son of George J. and Ellen D. Coville, aged 6 months and 11 days.

BROWER:  In Poolville, Madison Co. [NY], Dec. 4th, of dropsy, Mr. Cornelius Brower, aged 61 years.

FOOTE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], Oc.th, Dea. Amasa aged 91 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

UNDERWOOD:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8th, Oscar [Underwood], son of Dr. Underwood, aged 11 months and 21 days.

JOHNSON:  In Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 30th, Mr. Niram E. Johnson, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], 70 years.

STRATTON:  In Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 2d, Mrs. Lovina Stratton, aged 62 years.

HOLDREGE:  In East Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, Anna [Holdrege], wife of the late Ira Holdrege, aged 77 years.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, January 5, 1870

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 5, 1870

Marriages

TAYLOR - HINMAN:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. R. Spafford, Mr. Thomas Taylor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to miss Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

WEBSTER - DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. M.H. Webster, of Poolville [Madison Co., NY], to Mrs. H.K. Dimmick of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BROWNING - HUNTLEY:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Charles W. Browning, to Miss Julia A. Huntley, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

HUNTLEY - NEWTON:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. George W. Huntley, to Miss Rubie A. Newton, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

DANIELS - HARTWELL:  At the same place, same day, by the same, Mr. Charles V. Daniels, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Delora A. Hartwell, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

FREEMAN - THOMPSON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. G.A. Colgrove, Mr. Henry W. Freeman, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss May Thompson, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

DIXON - TYLER:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 26th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Robert H. Dixon to Miss Lovon E. Tyler, all of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

BRIGGS - THURSTON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by the same, Mr. James P. Briggs of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen L. Thurston, of Norwich.

MACENTYRE - COLE:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by the same, Mr. Charles Macentyre, to Miss Laura Cole, both of West Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].

BOSWORTH - BARNES:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28th, 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.

PECKHAM - JONES:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Henry M. Peckham, to Miss Sarah W. Jones, all of North Norwich.

CLEVELAN - BARTLETT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Lawrence H. Cleveland, to Miss Abbie D. Bartlett, all of Smyrna.

ROBBINS - PALMER:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Milo Robbins of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Ann Palmer of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

KILEEN - HAIGHT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18th, by Samuel Steere, Esq., Mr. Thomas R. Kileen of Whitestown [Oneida Co., NY] to Miss Sarah A. Haight of New Berlin.

CURTIS - MOSHER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Milan L. Curtis, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Mosher, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

MOREY - WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. W.R. Morey, to Miss S.P. Wheeler, all of Oxford.

RUSSELL - PARKER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Edgar Russell, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Theresa C. Parker, of Norwich.

STOUGHTON - TREADWAY:  In Bainbridge, Dec. 28th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. John C. Stoughton, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ella D. Treadway of Bainbridge.

Deaths

GLEASON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. John R. Gleason, aged 55 years.

WILLOUGHBY:  Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. Russell Willoughby, aged 65 years.

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 8th, Miss Sarah Miller, aged 18 years, daughter of James Miller, of Woodhull, Steuben Co. [NY].

FLANAGHEN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26th, Francis [Flanaghen], son of Barney Flanaghen, aged 2 years.

SKILLEN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25th, Lucie E. [Skillen], daughter of Hugh Skillen, Jr., aged 9 months, 9 days.

JUDD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 27th, Mr. Harvey P. Judd, aged 64 years and 6 months.

PORTER:  In Lawrence, Kansas, recently, Electa [Porter], wife of B.B. Porter, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

TYLER:  In Waukesha, Wis., Dec. 18th, Mr. John Tyler, formerly of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  We learn from the Clinton (Iowa) Age, that Mr. Zara Wescott Arnold died suddenly in that place on the 11th of December, of heart disease.  Mr. Arnold is spoken of as one of the founders of the City of Clinton and was one of the most prominent railroad men of the west.  He formerly resided in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], but went west many years ago.

Sad Case of Drowning

We are indebted to Coroner Avery for the particulars of a sad case of drowning, which occurred in the Chenango River about half a mile west of Sherburne, on Tuesday night of last week.  Mr. Joseph O. Thorpe started with his team and wagon from the Union Hotel, in Sherburne, about eight o'clock Tuesday evening, for his home in Georgetown, Madison County [NY].  The night was intensely dark, and it appears that upon arriving at the river bridge, about half a mile west of the village, the team not being able to see the track ran the wagon against the side of the bridge, breaking the whiffle tree and pole of the wagon.  The team stopped on the embankment at the end of the bridge, and it is evident that Mr. Thorpe got out of the wagon to learn the extent of the damage, and being unable to see, stepped off the embankment, and fell into the water--the river being swollen so much that the bank near the abutment was covered by about three feet of water, forming a strong current, which swept the unfortunate man out into the stream, where he was drowned. Some persons in passing found the team about nine o'clock the same evening and drove it back to Sherburne. Search was commenced at once for the missing man; and his body was found about noon on Wednesday, about one hundred rods below the bridge.  Coroner Avery was notified and held an inquest on Thursday.  Deceased was about forty-seven years of age and leaves a wife and one son.

Had the approaches to the bridge been properly guarded by railings, the accident could not have occurred; and we can't forbear saying, that neglect to provide protection at such points against the recurrence of similar casualties ought to subject those who are responsible for the neglect to the severest penalties.

Vital Records, Greene, NY, March 1, 8, &15, 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 1, 1866

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst. by R.T. Davidson, Esq., Albert Wills, of Oxford, to Miss Maggie Graves of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. E.D. Thurston, Mr. Stephen M. Cummings of Mcdonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Emily J. Daring, of Preston[Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. George W. [Sackett], only child of James W. and Mary A. Sackett, aged 1 year, 7 months and 7 days.

Weep not for thy darling, / Weep not that he's at rest; / He is not dead but only sleeping, / Sleeping on the Savior's breast.

He has only gone before thee / To the realms of peace and joy. / In that land where death can come not, / Thou shalt meet thy darly boy.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, aged 83 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. Mr. John B. Stiles, aged 72 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 31, Mrs. Abigail Gilmore, aged 87 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 8, 1866

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. P.S. Worden, Mr. L. Adelbert Peck, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss T. Delphine Masten, of Binghamton.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. B.H. Brown, Mr. Luman L. Lane to Miss Margaret Lyon, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. H.W. Curtis, to Miss Hattie L. Day, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Albert Sanders, of Poolville [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Amanda C. Cooley, of Oxford.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. Harvey [Tillotson], infant son of George W. and Ann E. Tillotson, aged 27 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Jennie [Lewis], daughter of Eldredge Lewis, aged 4 years and 4 months.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Julia Ann [Beardsley], aged 48 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. Bryan McEnanney, aged 92 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Dr. Daniel Bellows, aged 69 years and 8 months.

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mr. George Bosworth, aged 75 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ult. Mr. Peter S. Birdlebough, aged 54 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. Mr. Alfred Ives, aged 68 years.

Fatal Accident:  We learn that Charles Boyce, a son of Ethan Boyce, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], accidentally shot himself while hunting, on Saturday last. the charge lodged in the brain, creating instant death.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 15, 1866

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. S Scoville, Daniel H. Sumner, of Norwich, to Mary M. Smith of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, J.C. Lewis of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Mary E. Gridley, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. Zarl Paddleford, aged 27 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., David Barnes, aged 46 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Naoma [Sanford], wife of Gilbert Sanford, aged 48 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Sally [Daniels], wife of Alexander Daniels, aged 77 years.

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mr. Jared Howe, aged 69 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst. Mary Ann [Vickery], daughter of Augustus and Angeline Vickery, aged 13 years.

Vital Records, Greene, NY, February 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 1, 1866

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Miner Warner of Hamden, Conn., to Mrs. Betsey M. Nusom of Triangle, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. W.C. Bowen, Mr. Alfred Burton to Miss Kate Chaddon, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. James E. Bowen, of Guilford to Miss Sarah A. Bunnell of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Arlina [DeForest], wife of Chas. H. DeForest, aged 26 years and 6 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Ina R. [Brushell], daughter of Amos Brushell, aged 16 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. Peter Brewster, aged 28 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 8, 1866

Marriages

At the parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. James F. Crandall to Miss Mary E. Holenback, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Mortemer Taft, of Triangle [ Broome Co., NY] to Miss Amelia A. Whitlock of this town.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. S.D. Gray to Miss M.J. Race, both of this town.

In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st ult. by Rev. Mr. Buell, Mr. Lucius Manwarring to Miss Emily C. Mandeville, all of Coventry.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. Frances L. [Johnson], daughter of Leveret Johnson, aged 23 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 19th ult. Ann [Shiffer], wife of J.C. Shiffer, aged 37 years.

In Kalamazoo, Mich. on the 23d ult. Mrs. Mary Burns, formerly a resident of this village, aged 65 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. Miles Hubbard, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 85 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. Mr. Robert Wilson, aged 78 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Polly [McFarland], wife of Mr. Ira McFarland, aged 74 years.

In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Mr. John G. McNeil, aged 64 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Sarah A. [Hall], wife of Thos. W. Hall, aged 47 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 15, 1866

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. K. Puffer, Mr. Alfred R. Weld of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Almira P. [Badger], daughter of Jas. W,C, Badger, of this town.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. D.W. Bristol, D.D., Mr. Inman C. Tabor of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Sarah E. Tupper of the former place.

In Oxford [Broome Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. W. Ayrault, Horace S. Chamberlain of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Mary M. [Hitchcock], only daughter of A.A. Hitchcock.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. O.O. Beardsley, of Oxford to Miss L.T. Smith of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Major Wheeler Morgan, aged 59 years.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 12th inst., Mr. Amos Boardman, aged 55 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Almeda S. [Aldrich], wife of S. Alton Aldrich, aged 36 years.

In Cairo, Ill., on the 25th ult. Mr. Geo. W. Steward of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], aged 37 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., Mr. Joseph Mason, aged 56 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mr. Wm. D. Stratton, aged 41 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], suddenly, on the 4th inst., Bethel Gray, aged 79 years.

Mr. Gray was the son of Elder Jeduthan Gray, an early pioneer of this community, and brother of Warren Gray, Esquire, of this village.  Like his father he possessed strong native intellect and energy of character.  He became a member of the Baptist Church in his early life, and for more than half a century adorned his profession with a well-ordered life.  He was emphatically a pillar in the church, and with Faith, Hope and Charity, discharged his duty to God and man. These principles stamped upon his heart, accompanied by an unswerving integrity made him an example and a favorite with his fellow men.  In this bereavement society has lost a worthy member, and his partner and family have the sincere sympathy of all their acquaintance.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 22, 1866

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th last, by Rev. I. B. Hyde, Mr. Geo. B. Lowell to Miss Susan B. English, all of this town.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Daniel Hough, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma Cartwright of Smithville.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. H.W. Lee, D.M. Lee, M.D., of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth F. Gleason of Triangle.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th, inst. by Rev. E.F. Jacobs, Lewis N. Shaw, of Coventry, to Miss Margaret E. Newton of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. Mrs. Betsey Marvin, aged 60 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. Edson Hubbard, aged 46 years.

In New York City on the 18th inst., Mrs. Anna M. Leach, daughter of H. Higginbotham, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 30 years.

Vital Records, Greene, NY, January 11, 18 & 25, 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 11, 1866

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Eli L. Rathbone of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Stewart, of Oxford.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Edgar Garret, Esq., Mr. Hial Munson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Jane Higby, of Afton.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. Mr. Narlal, W.H. Race of Binghamton, and Miss Lina Woolard, of Washington, D.C.

Deaths

In Owego, N.Y [Tioga Co.] on the 7th inst., Mrs. Ann Topin [Atherton], wife of Charles Atherton, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], aged 38 years.  Her remains were brought to this place for interment on Tuesday last.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mrs. Pharsallia Scott, aged 43 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Miss Anna L. Ward, aged 19 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. Mrs. Lucia Symonds, wife of Dea. John Symonds aged 78 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Miss A.E. Treadway aged 24 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 18, 1866

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Ogden A. Pratt of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Wealthy A. Anderson, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

In Whitesboro, [Oneida Co., NY] on the 11th, ins.t by Rev. J.B. Hubbard, Mr. Thos. Moore, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth DeShon of the former place.

Death

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. Cyrus Strong, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] in the 89th year of his age.

The remains of N.J. Wheeler, Esq., arrived here [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] last week for permanent interment, from Bath, N.Y., where he died on the 4th of June last.  He was formerly a resident of this town.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 25, 1866

Marriages

In Canandaigua, N.Y. [Ontario Co.] on the 20th inst., by Rev. O.E. Daggett, Lewis S. Hayes, Esq., of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah E. Swarthout of Canandaigua.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. by Rev. S. More, Mr. Geo. W. Dexter of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Purdelia O. Winson of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. Anna [Beach], wife of Assel Beach, deceased, aged 64 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Clara [Childs], wife of Edward Childs, aged 61 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Mr. Stephen Bowers, aged 82 years.

Vital Records, Greene, NY, December 28, 1865 & January 4, 1866

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 28, 1865

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Merritt E. English, to Carrie Lowell, all of Greene.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst. by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. A. Purdy Allen, of Bath, N.Y. [Steuben Co.] to Miss Emma J. Miller, of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., by Rev. R.A. Paterson, Henry P. Olin, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary V. Parker, of Norwich.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, J. Gurnsey Evans, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Hattie Hamilton, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Adelbert Benedict, to Miss Eliza M. Decker, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Charles A. Foote, of Oxford to Miss Ruth E. Laman, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. F B. Peck, Mr. John H. Smith, to Miss Hannah M. Berry, both of this town.

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst. Mr. Asa Carpenter, aged 70 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mrs. Margaret Washburn, aged 83 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Louisa [Allen], wife of Isaac Allen, aged 68 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Benjamin Hovey, aged 72 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Amelia [Kinney], wife of the late Samuel Kinney, aged 74 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ins.t, Phebe [Steere], wife of Smith Steere, aged 69 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 24th inst., Mr. Stephen Steere, aged 90 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 4, 1866

Marriages

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. L.B. Yale, Mr. A.J. Yale, to Miss Sarah J. Cornish, both of Bainbridge.

Also, on the same date, by the same, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Wm. G. Lobdell to Miss Mary E. Lobdell, both of Schenevus, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY].

Also, by the same, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. Melvin A. Yale, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Polly Pearsall, of Bainbridge.

At the home of the bride's father, on the 27th ult. by Rev. Silas Burner, Mr. Thomas Scott, to Miss Mary A. Hatch, all of Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY].

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. F. Rogers, of Greene, Mr. Charles A. Monk, of Bellville, Ill., to Miss Maggie H. Copeland, of Chenango Forks.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. J.H. Skillman to Miss Jettie B. Cline, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Also, at the same time and place, by the same, Mr. George Green, of Willett [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Mary Fuller, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. J.W. Barr, Rufus B. Hakes, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Amanda D. Vosburgh of German [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Frederick H. Scott, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah J. Ransford, of Norwich.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. G.P. Turnbul, Luman Conover, to Miss Rosepha Mattison, all of Coventry.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. W.B. Cochrane, Thos. Warton to Miss Minne Sterre, all of McDonough.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mrs. Rachel C. Low, wife of Wm. low, deceased, aged 49 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Sarah S. Beard, wife of David Beard, aged 55 years.

In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Sophia Smith, wife of the late Erastus Smith, aged 72 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. Mary M. [Warner], only child of Wm. and Mary E. Warner, aged 16 years and 10 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mrs. Abigail Bates, aged 95 years and 5 months.

The deceased was an early resident of this town having come here at an early day.  She was one of the last survivors of that body of early settlers in this region, who remember it as a wilderness, and who knew of the privations of that early period when the inhabitants were scattered and remote from each other.  Possessed of a strong constitution, of industrious, simple habits, of cheerful temper, imbued with the spirit of genuine piety, Mrs. Bates lived the spirit of genuine piety.  Mrs. Bates lived honored and esteemed by all who knew her.  Towards the closing period of her life her mind broke down and delirium clouded her view of those blessed hopes to which for so many years she had clung.  But even in her mental wanderings the habit of prayer remained to her, and we doubt not she now sees with a celestial vision Him on whom she trusted as her devine strength and redeemer.

A Remarkable Family - Davis Family Reunion

Many years ago, a Mr. Davis migrated from the Eastern States and settled in this county [Chenango Co., NY], having a farm, and keeping a public house, five miles east of Sherburne village, forty years.  He raised ten children, eight boys and two girls, all of whom are still living [in 1865].  One of the sons, Reuben, still lives in this county, and the other children are scattered in different parts of the State.  Mrs. H.W. Coon, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], is a daughter of Reuben Davis, and the brothers made arrangements to meet at her house, as the most central and easy point of access, for a reunion, which took place some ten days ago. The eight brothers had their photograph taken in a group. Their ages amount in the aggregate to the extraordinary sum of 526 years, being an average of 65 years and nine months each. Each of the boys remained with their father until 21 years old, and although all of them were brought up in a hotel, neither of them ever smoked or chewed tobacco, or ever was intoxicated. They are all farmers, and well off in worldly goods. Such a family is seldom raised, and less seldom meet under such circumstances after having been once scattered.  One of the sisters lives in Ohio, and the other in California.

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The above is concluded to be about the family of Reuben and Mehitable (Saxton) Davis who settled in Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY prior to 1800.  They were reported to be the parents of 13 children including 10 sons (Harry/Henry, Orlando, Horatio, Reuben Jr., George, William, Norman, Hiram, John, William 2nd) and three daughters (Fannie, Julia Ann, Mary).  At the time of the 1865 reunion, ten children survived.  Two sons (William & John) died in 1813 and a daughter (Fannie) died in 1829.  The following was written about the family on the occasion of the Sherburne Centennial Celebration in 1893. [USGenWeb, Chenango Co., NY]

"Reuben Davis came from Somers, Conn., to Sherburne, in Feb. 1798, and settled on the farm afterwards owned by Edgar Baldwin.  He lived there but a short time, then moved to where Jacob Reese now resides [in 1893], and from there to the eastern part of the town on the old turnpike leading to Columbus, and kept an Inn, where the general elections for the town were sometimes held....He had married Mehitable Sexton, a sister of Frederic Sexton, Sr. and thirteen children were born to them, ten boys and three girls.  Two of the boys died young.  Seven of the sons lived to be over seventy, and three to be over eighty.  All were raised in a hotel and not one was ever known to be intoxicated or to use tobacco; all became men of some means.  Eleven of the children married and had families...."  

Vital Records, Greene, NY, December 14 & 21, 1865

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 14, 1865

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. F Rogers, Mr. Thomas L.B. Salisbury to Miss Almeda [Beach], all of this town.

At the residence of S. Thompson, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Charles Carter to Miss Anna Thomas, both of Towanda, Pa.

In Union Valley [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. B.H. Brown, Charles Clark, of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] to Miss Mary Price of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. Ann [Harrison], wife of James J. Harrison, aged 45 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Margarey [McEnaney], wife of Onan McEnaney aged 40 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Sarah C. [Kershaw], daughter of James Kershaw, aged 16 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. Mr. Francis J. Eschbech, aged 41 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th int. Benoni H. Marks, M.D. aged about 70 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 21, 1865

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by R.T. Davidson, Esq., Mr. Thomas Sanders of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Laura A. Drake of Oxford.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. W.C. Bowen, Mr. Thomas Birdlebough to Miss Mary E. Stokes, both of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

In Howard, Steuben Co. [NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. Mr. Rork, Mr. Melvin W. Graves and Miss Julia A. Baker, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Croton, Del. Co. [NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. W.W. Shaw, George W. Rice, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Amelia A. Rice, of Croton.

At the house of the bride on the 13th inst., by Rev. J.H. Barnard, Wm. W. Chapel of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Alice G. Pritchard, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY].

Deaths

At Pepperell, Mass. on the 9th inst. Hon. Abel Chandler, for many years a prominent and influential citizen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 68 years and 10 months.

Shocking Murder in Brookfield [Madison Co., NY]

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 21, 1865

On Thursday last (Thanksgiving Day) a most atrocious murder was perpetrated in the town of Brookfield, Madison Co. [NY].  It appears that an aged couple, named Crandall, resided on the road leading south from Leonardsville to New Berlin (near a place known as Coontown) living entirely alone with the exception of a hired man, who was gone to Utica to spend Thanksgiving Day. At about five o'clock in the evening a couple of men entered Mr. Crandall's home, and boldly confronted the old gentleman, commanded him to inform them of the whereabouts of some money belonging to the man in his employ, and which they professed to know was secreted in the house.  Mr. Crandall indignantly refused.  Finding intimidation useless, they seized Mr. Crandall, and telling him they knew that he had a large amount of money secreted, threatened him with instant death if he refused to inform them where it could be found.  At this point, old Mrs. Crandall, who had been in an adjoining room, becoming alarmed rushed into the room and discovered the situation of her husband, raised cries of alarm and calls for assistance, at the same time attacking the villains with a broom stick.  At this demonstration, one of the rascals is supposed to have drawn a revolver and deliberately fired at the old lady, with almost immediate mortal effect. The wretches then beat Mr. Crandall with a club or chair about the head until he was rendered insensible and, leaving him for dead, proceeded to search the house for money to the amount of $3,000, which was understood to be secreted there. The wretches thoroughly searched the house to no purpose.  Mr. C. had quite a respectable sum of money in his pockets when attached by the villains, none of which was taken. The house was search with the closest scrutiny, drawers, boxes, trunks, chests, &c, being ransacked throughout the house. The money, which was in U.S. Bonds, and was secreted between the straw and feather ticks of one of the beds was unmolested.

Mrs. Crandall was buried on Sunday last, and her funeral was attended by a large and sympathetic gathering of relatives and friends.

The Utica Observer of Monday evening states that at the latest advices, Mr. Crandall was alive, with some probability of his ultimate recovery.  About an hour after the departure of the murderers, Mr. C. became conscious, and fully realizing the horrors of the whole affair and his necessity for medical aid, by an almost superhuman effort, procured his lantern and walked nearly a mile across the fields to the residence of his brother, where he narrated the particulars of the crime and procured assistance.

A Jury was empaneled, and a Coroner's inquest commenced on Saturday.  No additional facts were elicited, and no clue has been gained by which the perpetrators of the dreadful deed may be identified.

The Crandall Murder

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 28, 1865

Two men, says the Chenango Union of yesterday, were arrested at Auburn last week who were suspected of being the parties guilty of the Crandall murder at Coontown.  On being taken to the latter place, Mr. Crandall failed to identify them, when they returned to Auburn to answer to a charge of theft, that being the accusation under which they were arrested.

Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, August 28, 1867

We find the following paragraph in the Brookfield correspondence of the Oneida Union.

Henry D. Crandall has been summoned to Auburn Prison, to see a man supposed to be the murderer of Mrs. Crandall.  He recognized him at once as one of the men who assaulted him and murdered his wife.  He even shows the scars on his head where they hit him with his cudgel.  Crandall is positive there is no mistake in the identity.  He says he knows he is the man.  He will be taken from prison and tried for murder.