Vital Records, Chenango Co. NY, February 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 8, 1871

Marriages

PERRY - WHIPPLE:  In New York City, Jan. 29th?, by Rev. Wm. Platt, Dr. Frederick Elliott Perry of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Luce Gertrude Whipple.

THOMPSON - GIBBS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 25th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. George H. Thompson, of Onarga, Ill., to Miss Mary E. Gibbs, of Norwich.

WALKER - GILBERT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 26?, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. William H. Walker of Ludlow, Ill, to Miss Georgiana Gilbert, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

BEACH - CRAIN:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 24th, by Rev. D.D. Brown, of Tully [Onondaga Co. NY], Mr. G.A. Beach to Miss Eliza Crain.

O'NEAL - WELCH:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 26th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Andrew O'Neal of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida D. Welch of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY].

ALCOTT - ROOT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 23d, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Ray Alcott, to Miss Sarah A. Root, both of Guilford.

LAMB - DIMMICK:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 25th, by Rev. T. Harroun, Mr. E.F. Lamb, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Addie Dimmick, of Plymouth.

HANDY - WHITE:  Feb. 1st, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Charles E. Handy of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss O. White of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

WHITLOCK - SCOTT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 31st, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles Whitlock, of Greene, to Miss Jennie Scott, of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

BISWELL - HAKES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 20th?, by Rev. T.D Hammond, Mr. Willie W. Bidwell of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Irena S. Hakes, of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

SLATER - CHAPLAIN:  In Ketchumville, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] Jan. 19th, by Rev. T. Angell, Mr. Eugene R. Slater, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ruth A. Brownell, both of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].

HENDRICKS - BROWNELL:  At Whitney's Pt. [Broome Co. NY], Jan. 18th, by Rev. D.T. Ross, Mr. Alfred Hendricks to Miss Ruth A Brownell, both of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

DOTY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 26th, Alzada [Doty], wife of William R. Doty, aged 51 years.

TALCOTT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 4th, Mrs. Sarissa Talcott relict of the late Joshua Talcott, aged 90? years.

AKERLY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 30th, of apoplexy, Harriet [Akerly] wife of R.W. Akerly, aged 47 years.

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 28th?, Gilbert W. [Freiot] infant son of John H. and Helen d. Freiot.

GORHAM:  In Milford, Otsego Co. [NY], Jan. 24th, Eliza B. [Gorham] relict of the late Burton Gorham, formerly of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

About five o'clock on Friday afternoon a little boy about three years of age was drowned in the canal near Rexford Street bridge [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  The child was a son of Patrick Curley, who resides on the tow path between Rexford and Mitchell Streets.  At the time of the accident the little fellow was playing on the ice with other children.  A hole had been cut in the ice near the bridge, for the purpose of getting water, and into this hole the child fell and instantly disappeared under the ice.  The other children, too young to be able to render assistance, ran screaming from the spot, and one of them hastened to where the father of the child was at work, and informed him of the sad accident.  The frantic father hastened to the spot, and perceiving the child's cap floating on the water, he eagerly clutched it, thinking that it was still on the child's head.  But to his disappointment he found that the body had sunk from sight.  he then lowered himself through the hole into the ice-cold water, in a vain endeavor to find where the body was and rescue it from its watery bed, and had it not been for the interposition of persons who had by this time congregated, his benumbed fingers would probably have lost their hold upon the ice, and he been drowned.  A large number of men immediately set to work to recover the body of the child, and the ice was cut, and the canal dragged for a long distance.  Not until ten o'clock at night was the body found, and then only about six feet from the place where it fell in.  It is a sad accident and should be a warning to parents not to allow such small children to play on the ice.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 8, 1871

Marriages

ALEXANDER - MILLARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. William Alexander of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ellen J. Millard of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

MERCHANT - ROGERS:  In Christ's Church, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. Geo. Heaton, Mr. M. E. Merchant to Miss Ellen G. Rogers, both of Guilford.

BURLISON - YALE:  In Yalesville [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 25th, by Rev. Lyman Sperry, Mr. Frederick L. Burlison to Miss Ellen L. Yale, all of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

RANDALL - HILL:  At So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Frederick D. Randall of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Augusta Hill, of New Berlin.

Deaths

ELWELL:  At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Lucy [Elwell], wife of Mr. Samuel Elwell, aged 63 years.

William Ramsdel, an old and esteemed resident of the north part of our town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], was seized with a fit and died very suddenly on Thursday. Sherburne News

William Martin, a blacksmith, who resided at or near the Four Corners, while on his way home from Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], in a cutter, on Tuesday last had an attack of apoplexy.  His horse went directly home, when Mr. Martin was discovered to be in a senseless condition.  He died on Wednesday. Sherburne News

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 10, 1871

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 2d inst. by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. George W. Wheeler of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elva A. Read, daughter of T.J. Read, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. A. Wikins, Mr. Wm. D. Kirby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hattie J. Cudworth, of Cortland.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. Dr. Holbrook, Mr. Erastus B. Porter of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. White, of Homer.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst. Mr. Oliver Sackett a soldier of the war of 1812, aged 74 years and 6 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst. Deborah S. [Turner], wife of Lester Turner, aged 68 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst. Keziah [Richmond], wife of Seth Richmond, aged 79 years.

In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst. Susan L. [Benedict], wife of Mr. Chester Benedict, aged 39 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 1, 1871

Marriages

GREEN - WOODS:  In Bloomington, Ill. Jan. 19th? at the residence of A.S. Rarian, Esq. by Rev. M.H. Read, Mr. Richard S. Green of Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], to Miss Jennie S. Woods of Norwich, NY. [Chenango Co.].

HAYES - SMITH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Edgar Hayes to Miss Electa M. Smith, both of Bainbridge.

HART - HULBERT:  in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Chauncey Hart to Mrs. Betsey Hulbert, both of Afton.

DUTTON - CHAMPLIN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 23d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Herbert Dutton to Miss Emma O. Champlin, both of Afton.

ELDERKIN - NEWTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 17th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Marcus H. Elderkin to Miss Cornelia P. Newton, all of Afton.

MERRITT - YALE:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 22d, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. William Merritt, of Verona, Wisconsin, to Miss Maggie F. Yale.

WHITE - BREED: At the bride's home in No. Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, by Rev. G.S. White, Rev. Thomas B. White, of North Pitcher to Miss Nettie  J. Breed.

PEARSALL - WESCOTT:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 18th, by Rev. B.F. Williams, Mr. James L. Pearsall, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary E. Wescott, of the former place.

Deaths

BROWN:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 30th, Mr. Joseph Brown, aged 87 years and 11 months.

Mr. Joseph Brown died at the residence of his son, Joseph A. Brown, in this town, on Monday evening last, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years.  the deceased has resided in this town nearly seventy-four years, having settled here at the age of fourteen.  He retained his faculties in a remarkable degree and his eyesight was very good until within the past two years.  As a citizen he was honorable and upright and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the community in which he has so long resided, and he goes to his rest universally respected.

AMSDEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st, Sarah A. [Amsden], wife of J.W. Amsdon, aged 30 years.

PARRY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Mrs. Parry, wife of Rev. Mr. Parry, aged 35 years.

MARTIN:  At Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 25, Mr. William Martin,, aged 54 years.

WHEELER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 24th, Miss Ann Eliza Wheeler, aged 15 years, 11 months and 2 days.

PURDY:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Jan. 23d, of apoplexy, Mr. Alfred Purdy, aged 65 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

FOOTE:  In Clarance, Iowa, Jan. 6th, Alvira [Foote], wife of Charles R. Foote, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 2, 1871

Marriages

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B. Anderson to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford.

BUNNELL - HULL:  In Christ's Church, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 26th, by Rev. J.A. Robinson of Bainbridge, Mr. K. Eugene Bunnell to Miss Mary E. Hull, both of Guilford.

GALPIN - DANIELS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 13, by Rev. A. Galpin, Mr. James V. Galpin,  to  Miss Alice A. Daniels, all of McDonough.

COOK - CROSS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 12, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Apalos L. Cook, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Marion Cross, of Bainbridge.

Deaths

CHURCH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 13, Mrs. Catharine Church, formerly of London, England, aged 76 years.

GLOVER:  In Kenosha, Wis. Jan. 10, Judith [Glover] wife of Peleg Glover, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 years.

ROGERS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 22, Hiram [Rogers] son of Daniel Rogers, aged 20 years.

GRISWOLD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 21, Sally [Griswold], wife of Juvinal Griswold, aged 66 years.

MOWREY:  in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 15, Polly Mowrey, widow of Ziba Mowrey, aged 76 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 3, 1871

Marriages

At the M.E. parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Wm. E. Webb to Miss Sarah J. Hackett, all of this village.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], at the parsonage, on the 27th ult. by Rev. Jas. C. Nightingale, Mr. William C. Braisted of New York City, to Miss Laura E. Isbell, of Smithville.

At the M.E. parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. John Shilleto to Miss Flora Pittsly, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

In Christ's Church, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. J.A. Robinson, Mr. K. Eugene Bunnell to Miss Mary E. Hull, both of Guilford.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Alma A. [Durham], wife of James Durham, aged 56 years.

In Bridgeton, Mich. on the 17th ult. Ella S. [Sawyer], eldest child of S.W. and B.A. Sawyer, aged 8 years, 2 months and 18 days.

At the rectory of Zion Church, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 13th ult. Maggie [Rogers], daughter of the Rev. Dr. Rogers, aged 16 years. 

We feel that it is but a just tribute to the memory of our young friend, whose death is noticed above that we should say a few words of the lovely Christian spirit which she exhibited during those days of languishing and suffering.  It was our privilege to watch at the bedside during many of the hours of the days and nights of the week previous to her departure, and we can truly say we never saw more than trust in the promises of the Saviour than she showed throughout the whole, even in her delirium as Father's prayers and blessings would always sooth her.  She was indeed a child of the Church, baptized in infancy, and at an early age taking those vows upon herself and then coming to the Lord's table, she seemed fitting herself for her early departure.  The Churches Collects were her great comfort for as she said she could always remember them when she could not her own prayers.  May the parents find that Peace which they have so many times offered to others, and may He who gave, comfort their hearts in this taking away.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], suddenly on the 28th ult, Mr. Wesley Jackson of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], aged 65 years.

Wesley Jackson, one of the most prominent citizens of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], and father of E.B. Jackson, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly of apoplexy, at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] on Friday last.  Mr. Jackson was on his way to Binghamton and was about to go to the depot for the purpose of taking the train, when he was attacked.  He was in company with Mr. Ketchum, whose house he had just left, when he remarked to him that he could not walk.  Mr. Ketchum immediately assisted him into the house, and he lived only about thirty minutes.  He complained of a severe pain in his head and was aware that his end was near.  He remained in a conscious state, and thus, without scarcely a struggle, passed "beyond the river."  During this time his son who resides in this village had been telegraphed for, but only arrived to find his honored and beloved father already wrapped in the cold embrace of death.  Mr. Jackson was an old and highly respected citizen of Triangle, and his sudden departure from the scenes of life will leave a void in the community where he lived which cannot easily be filled.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 25, 1871

Marriages

SPAULDING - BLIVEN:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 17th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. James K. Spaulding, to Miss Irene W. Bliven,, all of Norwich.

WHITLOCK - LAMPHERE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 21st, by Wm. H. Gunn, Esq., Mr. Henry E. Whitlock to Miss Elizabeth Lamphere, all of Norwich.

TAYLOR - KEYES:  In Jackson City, Mich, Jan. 13th, by Rev. O.D. Taylor, Mr. O.B. Taylro, Jr., of Dansville, Mich to Miss Sarah A. Keyes, of Norwich, N.Y.

BLOOM - DILLEY:  At the home of the bride, Jan. 18th, by Rev. D. Davies, Mr. George C. Bloom, of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary A. Dilley, of New Berlin. [Chenango Co. NY].

DOING - BUTTON:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 20th, by Rev. A. Brown, Dexter  H. Doing, Esq., of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frankie Button, of Pharsalia.

TURNER - WELLS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 17th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Simon W. Turner, of Preston, to Miss Maria K. Wells, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

FULLER - PALMER:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by J.H. Stanbro, Esq., Mr. George Fuller, of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Lucy Emma Palmer, of Otselic.

SHERMAN - THRASHER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. --, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Elliot j. Sherman, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Madora L. Thrasher, of Sherburne.

MILLER - BINGHAM:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Joseph M. Miller, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Mary Ann Bingham, of Sherburne.

BALL - BANCROFT:  In new Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11th, by Rev. J.L. Ray, Mr. Ira K. Ball to Mrs. Betsey Bancroft, all of New Berlin.

BURROWS - KELLOGG:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 11th, by Rev. J.R. Morse, Mr. Milton Burrows, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie C. Kellogg, of Sidney Plains.

Deaths

FRENCH:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, Mr. Samuel French, aged 63 years and 11 months.

WHITE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, Mrs. Parnal White, aged 77 years and qq months.

GAGE:  In Bainbridge, Jan. 19th, Mr. Eli Gage, aged 50 years.

EVANS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 16th, Nellie S. [Evans], daughter of Edward and Kate Evans, in the 11th year of her age.

BARR:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 4th, Permelia [Barr] wife of Orrin Barr, aged 78 years, 1 month and 10 days.

Was the parting very bitter? / Was the hand clasp very tight? / Is a storm of tear drops falling / From a face all sad and white? / Think not of it in the future, / Calmer, fairer days are nigh; / Gaze not backward, but look onward / For a sunny "by and by."

Were some whispered words too cherished? / Was the touch of lips so sweet? / Are two souls once linked together, / Never, never more to meet? / Never here; earth's poor, vain passion, / Slowly moldering out, must die; / But its ashes shall return you / Something purer "by and by."

Was the priceless love you lavished / Sought for, played with, and then slain? / Were its crushed and quiv'ring remnants / Calmly thrown you back again; / Calmly, too, the remnants gather, / Bring them home without a sigh, / Sweet returns they yet shall bring you / In a coming "by and by."

Is your frail boat tossed and shattered, / With its sails all torn and wet? / Crossing o'er a waste of waters, / Over which your sun has set? / To the shore all calm and sunlit, / To the smooth and warm and dry, / Faith shall bear your shattered vessel / Safely, surely, "by and by."

Are the eyelids very weary? / Does the tired head long for rest? / Are the temples hot and throbbing, / And the hands together pressed? / Hope shall lay you on her bosom, / Cool the pale lips parched and dry / And shall whisper "Rest is coming, " / Rest forever, "by and by"

And when calmed and cheered and freshened, / By her soul inspiring voice, / Then look up, the heavens are bright'ning / Cease your wailing and rejoice; / Cry not out for days departed, / None will hear you, none reply; / But look on where light is breaking / O'er a brighter "by and by".

Cover up with earnest strivings / All the wayward wasted Past: / Raise a torn and blood-stained banner / O'er a victory won at last; / Fold your wet and weary pinions, / Hush your useless sob and sigh; / Rest ye, rest ye from your troubles, / In the thought of "by and by".

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 25, 1871

Marriages

RORAPAUGH - HAMILTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Frederick Rorapaugh to Miss Ella B. Hamilton, both of East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

HUTCHINSON - GRANT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 19th, inst. by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. F.M.  Hutchinson, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Betsey E. Grantu, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY]

A Youthful Couple:  The people of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], have for a few days past enjoyed a sensation, the result of an interesting marriage ceremony which took place in that village on the 8th inst. without the usual preliminary fuss.  The blooming bride was the widow of Capt. Nye, who was well known throughout the country as an itinerant peddler.  She is 81 years of age, sprightly, and is now happy in the possession of her fifth husband.  the lucky groom Hubbard by name, is somewhat his bride's junior, he having but reached the age of 74.  Union

Chenango American, Greene, Ny, January 26, 1871

Marriage

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Chester Benedict, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Matilda Pearsall, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Reubie J. [Lawnsbury] son of Reuben and Angeline Lawnsbury, aged 11 months and 3 days.  Farewell little Reubie; thy troubles are o'er / Thy spirit has heavenward flown, / Thou art safely at rest on yon beautiful shore, / where flowers of love ever bloom.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 18, 1871

Marriages

TOUSSAINT - COSTELO:  At the Congregational parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 10th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Peter Toussaint to Miss Jane Elizabeth Costelo, all of Norwich.

PARKER - GREEN:  At the Chenango House in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 12th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Albert Parker to Miss Mary E. Green, both of Stockbridge, Madison Co. [NY].

ALDRICH - BENEDICT:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. V.S. Hopkins, Mr. Lucius Aldrich to Miss Ida Benedict, all of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

WILSON - STOUGHTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. Daniel J. Wilson, to Miss Olive P. Stoughton, all of Greene.

MARTIN - STOUGHTON:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. A. Dewey Martin to Miss Nancy D. Stoughton, all of Greene.

LATHROP - ALCOTT:  At the Congregational Church in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. Henry Lathrop to Miss Alice Alcott, all of Sherburne.

JOHNSON - GREENE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. A. Cre..., Mr. Charles R. Johnosn, of Freetown, Cortland Co. [NY], to Miss Emma Green, of the former place.

PRENTICE - THOMAS:  At the house of the bride's parents, Jan. 3d, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Mr. John R. Prentice to Miss Ella A. Thomas, all near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].

ODELL - COX:  At the house of the bride's parents, Jan. 8th, by the same, Mr. Menzo A. Odell to Miss Adelaide M. Cox, all of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].

WOOD - SHERWOOD:  At the M.E. parsonage, in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 11th, by the same, Mr. Hiram E. Wood to Miss Ella A. Sherwood, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

SLATER - BECKER:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 4th, by Rev. S. Ball, Mr. H.F. Slater of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Gertrude H. Becker of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

IVES - BAILEY:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 12th, by Rev. M. Scofield, Rector of St. Matthew's Church, Unadilla, Mr. Homer L. Ives to Miss Libbie Bailey daughter of Samuel Bailey, Esq. all of Sidney Plains, nNY. [Delaware Co.].

Deaths

STOVER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, Philura P. [Stover], wife of R.E. Stover, aged 36? years.

ROCK:  Suddenly, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday evening, Jan. 10th, of apoplexy, Margery [Rock] wife of William Rock, aged 48 years.  Funeral services will be held at the methodist church this (Wednesday) morning at 10 o'clock.

Mrs. Margery Rock, wife of William Rock, Chief surveyor on the midland railroad, died very suddenly at her residence in this village on Monday evening, of apoplexy.  She had enjoyed her usual good health, and had been particularly cheerful on Monday, attending to her household duties as usual.  About four o'clock in the afternoon she was stricken with apoplexy, and died in about three hours, having remained unconscious all the time. She was an estimable lady and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss.  Her age was forty-eight years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 19, 1871

Marriages

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. T.D. Hammond, Mr. Henry G. Beman to Miss Ophelia Paddleford, all of Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

By the same, on the 22d ult. Mr. Marcius D. Gould, of Flushing, Long Island, to Miss Ann Augusta Thayer, of West Walworth, Wayne Co. N.Y.

At the Congregational Church, Dec. 8th, 1870, by Rev. R.D. Parker, assisted by Rev. J.H. Reid, Mr. E.B. Purcell to Miss Libbie Hoyt, both of Manhattan, Kansas.

Death

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst. Isaac Poole, son of James Poole, Esq., aged 27 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 18, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by J.M. Preston, Esq., Mr. Isaac Ryan to Miss Mariette Higney, all of Delhi.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. A.H. Grant by the Rev. S.J. White, of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. J.K.P. Jackson of the Register office, to Miss J. Alice Grant, all of Franklin.

Death

At Sanford, Broome Co. [NY], on the 13th inst. Mrs. Susan Bathrick, aged 87 years, relict of the late John Bathrick, formerly of Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY].  Her remains were brought to Bloomville and interred in the family burying ground.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 11, 1871

Marriages

ROE - WHITMORE:  At the residence of E.B. Bernett, Esq., in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. S. Scoville Capt. J.H. Roe, of Cherokee, Iowa, to Miss Cerissa A. Whitmore, of Norwich.

ECCLESTON - PEASE:  At the residence of the bride's father, in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. N.D. Wilkins, Mr. Frank E. Eccleston,  to Miss Letta N. Pease, all of McDonough.

STETSON - EATON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. J.L. Ray, Mr. W.L. Stetson, of Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY], to Miss Mary L. Eaton, of New Berlin.

GOODNOW - HAIGHT:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 21st, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Darwin E. Goodnow of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mariette Haight of Morris.

CARTER - WILCOX:  In Center Lisle, Broome Co. [NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. Mr. Dean, Mr. A. Lyman Carter, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rose E. Wilcox, of the former place.

SHEPARDSON - BARBER:  In North Harpersville [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. J.P. Burger, Mr. Horace C. Shepardson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Margaret L. Barber, of the former place.

SMITH - MAGEE:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. C. Ayer, Mr. Henry Smith to Miss Libbie Magee, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

TIFFANY - THOMPSON:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 21st by Rev. I.M. Ely, Mr. J.A. Tiffany of Brooklyn, to Miss Ellen A. Thomson, of the former place.

Deaths

HOLMES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 5th, of consumption, Mr. James Holmes, aged about 35 years.

HOTCHISS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], January 6th, 1871, Mr. Elisha T Hotchkiss, aged 70 years.  Thus has passed away one of the links between the past and present generation.  Mr.  H. became a resident of Smithville as early as 1805 and has been intimately connected with the history of Southern Chenango for more than half a century in all the incidents of pioneer life, which converted a howling wilderness into a beautiful field - the happy abode of civilization and refinement - he has borne a conspicuous part.  For industry and energy in those great duties, he has had an enviable reputation, and few will claim to be his superior in those desirable qualities.  The deceased was highly respected by his contemporaries, and was soften elected to discharge public duties.  Among them were those of supervisor of his town.  His meek and quiet deportment made him a worthy exemplar for all his associates, and well worthy of imitation by his survivors.  In all social relations of life, he was all that might be hoped in humanity, and his surviving widow and children, and numerous relatives, will greatly lament his loss.  His co-laborers in the field of his duties sincerely sympathize with them in the loss they have sustained.

Premature:  We learn that the announcement of the death by shooting of Eugene B. Jones, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in Wyoming Territory, recently, is incorrect, letters having been received from him, written since that time, which state that he "still lives," and with fair prospects of remaining on earth for some time to come.

Fatal Accidents:  The Morris Chronicle [Otsego Co. NY] of last week gives the following account of two fatal accidents in that locality:

"On Tuesday, December 27th, a man named Moses Wright, living in the town of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], some three miles from this village was chopping wood for Joseph Mumbulo, with a son of the latter. About half past eleven, young Mumbulo went to the house to do his chores, leaving Wright in the woods.  On returning at about one o'clock found Wright lying upon the ground dead.  From appearances he had cut a tree and in falling it had gone against a smaller one, which was carried partly down by the weight of the falling tree, when it sprung back striking him on one side of the head, killing him instantly, as appearances indicate. Wright was 26 years of age.  He leaves a wife and one child, who have the sympathy of the entire community."

"On Sunday afternoon at about five o'clock our community was startled to hear that Mr. Lonson Shaw had accidently killed himself, in the following very singular manner.  He went into the cellar-way to get a piece of ham which was hanging up there, took a knife from his pocket and cut off a slice or two, turned to step up into the room with the knife in his right hand. As he stepped up his foot slipped and he fell partly on his right side through the door, striking his right arm against the door casing, thereby giving the hand holding the knife the right position to fall upon and for it to strike his heart, which caused death almost instantly.  The scream of a child near him and his falling, brought his wife and mother to his side, and supposing he was attacked with a fit, after calling his brother, they proceeded to administer what they thought best to bring him to his consciousness, not succeeding, an examination was made and a wound over the heart was found."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 11, 1871

Marriages

BARROWS - RICHMOND:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on 4th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. James M. Barrows of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Richmnd of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

BUCHANAN - TEW:  In the M.E. Church, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Wm. A. Buchanan of New York to Miss Mary A. Tew, of Oxford.

Deaths

TUCKER:  In Troopsburg, Steuben Co. [NY], Nov. 18, John Tucker, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 73 years.

CHURCH:  In Seward Center, Nebraska, Jan. 2d, Mr. Ransom E. Church, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 30 years.

On Wednesday last, Wm. T. Church of this village received a telegram informing him of the death of his son, Ransom.  the deceased, with a younger brother were at Seward Centre, Neb., where they owned and occupied a farm.  the message, announcing his death, was the first they knew that he had been ill.  His death resulted from typhoid fever.  Deceased was a member of Co. E, 89th Regt. N.Y.S. Volunteers, and served faithfully and creditably throughout the war, and was liked and respected by all who knew him.  Little over a year ago, he went to the West, and made a new home, securing warm friends, who ministered to his wants during his illness.  The remains reached this place on Saturday and the funeral was held at the Episcopal church on Sunday.  "Oh snowflakes fair! fall light as air-- / Fall light, and soft I pray, / On the treasures we all so sadly regret, / Buried and hidden away!"

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 11, 1871

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. Daniel J. Willson, to Miss Olive P. [Stoughton] 

At the same time and place and by the same officiating minister, Mr. A. Dewey Martin to Miss Nancy D. [Stoughton], daughter of Mr. J. Stoughton.

In this ivllage [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. J.H. Lenderson to Miss Esther McIntosh, both of East Greene.

Also, at the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Salem Lewis of German [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ellen L. Tyler, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 4th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Jas. M. Barrows, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary J. Richmond, of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. Wm. H. Spedley, to Miss Mary F. Miller, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

In German [Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. James Hill, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss R.A. Purdy, daughter of O.J. Purdy.

Deaths

In this town, on the 7th inst., infant son of Henry Lawton, aged 8 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 5, 1871

Marriage

RICHMOND - BLANCHARD:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 20th by the Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Edward Richmond to Miss Nett Blanchard, all of Poolville.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, January 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 4, 1871

Marriages

OBENAUER - VOLTZ:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. George Obenauer to Miss Christina Voltz, all of Norwich.

RUCKTECHLER - OBENAUER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John Rucktechler to Miss Elizabeth M. Obenauer, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

DUNN - CORNELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Edward C. Dunn of Utica [Oneida Co. NY], to Miss Rosa Cornell of Norwich.

DAVIS - HENRY:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. Richard Hirons, Mr. Warren Davis, of Boonville, Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Harriet A. Henry, of Plymouth.

RANDALL - HILL:  At the Baptist parsonage, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Frederick D. Randall of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Augusta C. Hill, of New Berlin.

BORDEN - MURRAY:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Mr. Eugene Borden of McLean, Tompkins co. [NY] to Miss Josephine Murray of Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY].

CALLAHAN - ODELL:  At the M.E. parsonage, in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by the same, Mr. Wm. J. Callahan, of Mt. Upton, to Miss Lucy R. Odell of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY].

SQUIRES - DENNIS:  At the Ireland House, Dec. 28th, by the same, Mr. David Squires of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah Dennis, of Dover, Dutchess Co. [NY]

KRATOR - KEATOR:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. N.D. Wilkins, Mr. Andrew J. Keator to Mrs. Elizabeth Keator, all of Pharsalia.

BIRDLEBOUGH - HOLMES:  In Taylor [Cortland Co. NY] Dec. 27th, by Rev. J.H. Barnum, Mr. Lucian Birdlebough of German [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ella L. Holmes of Taylor.

GLAZIER - MANWARING:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], December 21st, by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. Albert Glazier of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Olive Manwaring, of North Norwich.

DANIELS - ALDRICH:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Dexter Daniels to Miss Rhoda E. Aldrich, all of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

TILLAPAUGH - SMITH:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. Ray Woodmansee, Mr. Nelson F. Tillapaugh, of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], to Miss Eva A. Smith, of Holmesville.

GOODNOW - HAIGHT:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 21st by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Darwin E. Goodnow of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Marietta Haight, of Morris.

SKELLIE - McARTHUR:  In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.P. Dysart, Mr. John Skellie, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah McArthur, of Kortright.

CORBIN - COVILLE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. E.H. Payson, Mr. Delos D. Corbin to Miss Mary M. Coville, both of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Deaths

HAMILTON:  At the residence of her son, Andrew Terwillinger, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, Mrs. Julia Hamilton, aged 73? years.

HUFFMAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 18th?, Michael Huffman aged 60? years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 4, 1871

Marriages

KELLY - WINSTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20, by Rev. T.D. Hammond, Mr. Olin Kelly to Miss Julia E. Winston, all of Greene.

LANDERS - HODGES:  In Upper Lisle [Broome Co. NY], Jan. 2, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. George D. Landers to Miss Nancy A. Hodges, both of Upper lisle.

Deaths

WILEY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31, Mary [Wiley]. relict of John Wiley, aged 82 years.

SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, Brainard H. Smith, aged 17 years.

GRIDLEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Hezekiah Ensworth, Mrs. Diantha E. Gridley, wife of Abner Gridley, deceased, aged 56 years.

REYNOLDS:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 24th, Frances L. Reynolds, adopted daughter of Stephen Lewis, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 17 years.  She had lived in Mr. Lewis family for about six years, during which time those who knew her best had learned to love her most.  She was a worthy member of the Baptist Church of Oxford, in which she eminently sustained the Christian character.  Returning home to visit a sick sister, she was attacked with a relentless disease which after eleven days of suffering, gained the victory, and she fell like the rose upon the garden's bosom.  Loved by the blessed Saviour, who has taken her to Himself, loved by numerous friends who now mourn her loss, she "Sleeps in Jesus! blessed sleep, / From which none ever looks to weep: / A calm and undisturbed repose, / Unbroken by the last of foes."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 5, 1871

Marriages

At the Congregational Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 28th ult. by Rev. George Porter, Mr. A. Burdett Holcomb, to Miss Alice S. [Lyon], daughter of Geo. R. Lyon, Esq., all of this village.  

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's parents, on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. Howard S. Cunningham to Miss Allie [Atwater], daughter of Mr. J.S. Atwater, all of this place.

Deaths

At Schuylers Lake, Otsego Co. [NY], Dec. 15, Delly [Garlick] only remaining child of Rev. H. and M.A. Garlick, aged 8 years and two months, after a painful illness of fourteen weeks.  Tho' suffering beyond description during his sickness, he at last, quietly, peacefully, yes happily, fell asleep in Jesus.  His view of death as evinced by his frequent conversation upon it was of a character far beyond his years - its sting was taken away - yet how heavily does the event fall upon the bereaved parents who have been called from time to time to part with dear children, till their sixth and last is gone.  But while they mourn it is not without hope of realizing the desire earnestly expressed by Delly to "come and see him before long" in the mansion prepared by Jesus for them that love him.

In East Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Lucretia [Tremain], wife of Erastus Tremain, aged 74 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 28, 1870

Marriages

THOMPSON - WILLIAMS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Rufus E. Thompson, of Williamsport, Pa. to Miss Mary A. Williams, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HAMLIN - PUDNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. James G. Hamlin of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Elizabeth A. Pudney of Sherburne.

BUNNELL -McLAGAN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 14th, by Rev. Lyman Sperry, Mr. Lewis G. Bunnell, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Angelia V. McLagan, of the former place.

WESCOTT - NORTON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 14th, by the same, Mr. Cyrus J. Wescott to Miss Eva J. Norton, both of Guilford.

WESCOTT - OGDEN:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Austin E. Wescott to Miss Julia D. Ogden, both of Guilford.

SMITH - MEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 20th, by the same.  Mr. Eugene Smith to Miss Jane Mead, both of Guilford.

Deaths

BLOSSOM:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 13th, of paralysis, Mr. Everett E. Blossom, aged 29 years and 3 months.

EDWARDS:  In Lincklaen, Dec. 25th, Flavilla M. [Edwards] wife of George Edwards, aged 43 years.

GRAVES:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 18th, Little Freddie [Graves], only child of Charles and Maria Graves, aged 10 months and 20 days.

CALKINS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 8th, Cornelia S. Calkins, aged 44 years, 2 months and 26 days.

MAIN:  In Albany, Kansas, Nov. 25th, Almira [Main], wife of Edwin E. Mian, aged 33 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]

A letter from William Jones, of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], states that he has received intelligence of the death of his son, Eugene B. Jones, who was shot and instantly killed, between Bryan City and Sweet Water Mines, in Wyoming Territory, early in the present months.  No particulars were given.

Tribute to the Memory of Mrs. Theodore Mungen, Late Miss Kate Allen

She has gone from earth to a happier sphere-- / Too bright, too fragile to linger here; / She is now an angel beside the throne, / While my heart is aching, sad and lone-- / 

My darling Kate has gone to her rest / In the Savior's arms--the home of the blest. / Her lovely cheek, where the rich, red glow / Of the warm blood melted through purest snow, / So sweetly blending in one bright dye, / The mingled beauties of earth and sky / 

Her full dark eyes, like mirrors bright, / Reflecting truths pure, holy light-- / All, all have gone to return no more / For none come back, from the echoless shore / 

My angel Kate! I have seen her move / A floating creature of joy and love, / As light as the mists of a summer morn.  / As sweet as the perfume, from roses borne, / 

Till I almost looked to see her rise / Like happy thought to the clear blue skies. / Her sweet low voice, as it thrilled around, / Seemed to be only the dream of a sound; / 

Softly yet wildly its notes would swell / Like the spirit tones of a silver bell.  / And though no more on earth we'll greet / Our souls in heaven will sure meet / For God, who knows, will take good care / That the souls he gave will all meet there.

William Mungen, Washington D.C., Dec. 16, 1870

The Earlville Tragedy

Coroner Beebe of Waterville, on Tuesday of last week held an inquest on the bodies of Michael Shea, Thomas Bresnahan, Dennis Hogan and John Collins, who came to their death by the caving of the bank as narrated in last week's Union The following is a list of the jurors who served at the inquest:  G.R. Waldron, foreman: Whitman Clark, Alfred Hess, Austin Hawks, Geo. King, Charles S. Pearson, John C. Head, Wellington Lillibridge.  The evidence brought out no additional facts to those published last week, except exonerating the foreman from all blame. The following is the verdict:

Michael Shea, Thomas Bresnahan, Dennis Hogan and John Collins, came to their deaths on Monday, December 19, 1870, by the falling of an overhanging bank of slate rock, in the town of Lebanon, Madison County, N.Y. while at work under the direction of James G. Banks, foreman, and the jury further say that according to the evidence, no blame is, or can be attached to said Banks or to the resident engineer.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 28, 1870

Marriages

CHURCH - BARTLE:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Murtain Church of East Green, to Miss Frances A. Bartle, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

GILBERT - MURKHAM:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on Dec. 20th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Scott Gilbert, of Manlius [Onondaga County, NY], to Miss Frankie Murkham, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]

POTTER - BENNETT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 22d by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank Potter to Miss Gertrude A. Bennett, all of Oxford.

Death

GREEN:  In Gloversville, N.Y. [Fulton Co.], Dec. 7th, Mrs. Libbie Howland Green, wife of Mr. Charles N. Green, aged 22 years and formerly a student in Oxford Academy.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 29, 1870

Marriages

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. GA. Race, of New York, to Miss Della [Miles], daughter of L. miles, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

At the M.E. Church, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Levi Collar, of Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Jane Hubbard, of Greene.

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 23, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. S. C. Van Camp, Edwin P. Ide, of New York, to Alice C. Cummings, of Preble, NY [Cortland Co.].

In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Mr. M. Hunter to Miss N.E. Tuckey, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1870 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 21, 1870

Marriages

COLLINS - POWERS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th by Rev. H.M. Grant, Mr. Loren R. Collins to Miss Mary Powers, both of Smyrna.

BUELL - WOOD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 7th, by Rev. H.M. Grant, Mr. Ira Buell of Union City, mich. to Miss Abi E. Wood of Smyrna.

Deaths

GREGORY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 11th, Jane [Gregory], wife of Henry E. Gregory, aged 34 years, 9 months.

SCARRITT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mr. James Scarritt, aged 72 years and 11 months.

PHINNEY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 11th, Mrs. Abigial Phinney, aged 62 years.

HALBERT:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 2d, Mr. Levi Halbert, aged 23 years.

A Terrible Calamity

A frightful accident occurred in a deep cut on the Syracuse and Chenango Valley Railroad, about one and a half miles north of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on Monday morning of this week.  A large gang of men were at work in the cut, which is on the side of a hill, and on one side is forty or fifty feet deep, when, without a moment's warning, the steep bank caved in, burying about twenty of the men, and injuring many who were not caught under the bank.  The bank was composed of loose shell rock, with many large boulders which in rolling struck several of the workmen, doing them serious injury.  As soon as possible all the available force was set to work to exhume the bodies of those buried under the bank.  Of those taken out on Monday, three were dead, and one so badly injured that he cannot possibly live.  One more is known to be still under the bank, and of course must be dead.  Of those killed, two were horribly mutilated, the head of one being crushed into a shapeless mass, and the body of the other having been caught between two large rocks, mangling him beyond description.  Several of those who escaped with their lives had legs or arms broken, and many are otherwise severely injured.

The names of the killed are John Collins, Thomas Bressnahan, Dennis Hogan and Michael O'Shea.  The last named had not yet been taken out when we received our latest intelligence.  Hogan leaves a family of eleven children. A man named White is so badly injured that no hopes of his recovery are entertained.

It is said that the survivors are terribly excited and lay the responsibility of the terrible accident upon the "Boss," who refused to listen to those who warned him that the bank was unsafe.  We are informed that Hogan, one of the killed, remonstrated against the danger on the morning of the accident, but was informed by the "boss" that if he did not choose to work in the cut he could quit.

The accident is a fearful one and should serve as a warning against future carelessness in like dangerous places.

Death of F.W. Prindle, Esq.

From the Eau Claire (Wis.) Free Press, of December 8th, we learn that F.W. Prindle, Esq. a brother of Judge Horace G. Prindle, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and a former resident of this county, died at that place on the 2d inst, aged 51 years.  The Free Press speaks of the deceased as follows:

"Mr. Prindle came from New York to this place in November 1866 and associated himself as a partner int the practice of the law, with W.P. Bartlett, Esq., of this place.  For four years he has been with us, and during that time, few, if any, have become more endeared to those that knew him, than Mr. Prindle.

"Quiet and unassuming in his manners, at first his acquaintance was limited, but as people became to know him, all were of one opinion, that he was a man of stern integrity, upright in all his transactions, a true gentleman, clear and accurate in the knowledge of his profession, he took a front and prominent position at the bar, and among the many, was considered one of our first and best lawyers.  Taken from us in the prime of life, when his intellectual powers had but fairly ripened into maturity.  We shall miss him from our midst as a citizen and among the members of the bar, as one of their brightest and most reliable members.

"We sympathize with his family and his many friends in this, their hour of affliction.  His goal of life, on earth, is past.  that limit to which we are all hastening, to him, has an end. The end on earth, is but the beginning of life."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 21, 1870

Marriages

THOMPSON - WILLIAMS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th, by Rev. T. P. Halsted, Mr. Rufus E. Thomson of Williamsport, Pa. to Miss Mary A. Williams, of Norwich.

BUNNELL - McLAGEN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 14, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Lewis G. Bunnell of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Angelia V. McLagan, of Guilford.

WESCOTT - NORTON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 14, by the same, Mr. Cyrus J. Wescott to iss Eva J. Norton, both of Guilford.

WESCOTT - OGDEN:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Austin E. Wescott to Miss Julia D. Ogden, both of Guilford.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 22, 1870

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Clarissa McNeil, aged 67 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 13th inst., Susan B. Ockerman, aged 61 years.

In Omaha, Neb. on the 8th inst. of consumption, Emma [Beals], daughter of S.D. and Grace E. Beals, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years and 5 months.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 17th inst. Mr. Lyman Beach, aged 74 years and 8 months.

On Saturday afternoon last, our community was shocked by the announcement of the death of Lyman Beach, an old and respected citizen of this village.  The circumstances of the case are as follows:  Mr. Beach owned a building in this village which is occupied by Milo Webb as a Jewelry Store, &c.  At this place Mr. Beach made his headquarters, and, we believe, owned a portion of the goods in the store.  Just before his death Mr. Beach made some bone-set tea, he being somewhat indisposed, and went to one of the work benches which was used for galvanizing purposes, from which he took a tumbler containing a small portion of Cyanide of Potassium.  He poured the contents of the tumbler upon the floor and then put his tea into it.  From this tumbler he drank a small portion of the tea. After drinking the tea, he asked a young man in the store what was in that tumbler, saying that his tea tasted queer.  At this juncture Mr. Webb came in, and learning what had transpired, told Mr. Beach that the tumbler contained poison, and that he had better go immediately and get an antidote.  Antidotes were immediately administered, but the poison had already got too deep a hold upon the vital forces, and death ensued in about half an hour.

This sad accident should teach persons who have poisons setting around their places of business to keep them in such manner as it will be impossible for an accident to occur similar to the one it is our painful duty to chronicle.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1870 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 14, 1870

Marriages

DURFEE - BRONSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. C. Barstow, Mr. Benjamin Durfee of Madison [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Frank Bronson of Sherburne.

BURTON - BUNNELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Andrew Burton of Guilford, to Miss Frankie C. Bunnell, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

DUTTON - CHAMPLIN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Charles W. Dutton to Miss Rita R. Champlin, both of Afton.

REILLY - HASKIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, by Re. W. Burnside, Mr. Robert S. Reilly of New Jersey to Miss Anna Haskin, of Greene.

ROBBINS - BREWSTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 4th, by the same, Mr. Morris D. Robbins to Miss Nettie Brewster, all of Greene.

BROWN - DUNNING:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by the same, Mr. Henry F. Brown to Miss Sarah A. Dunning, both of Smithville.

Deaths

BERRY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9th, afte r a brief illness, Mr. Edwin R. Berry, son of the late Ansel Berry, aged 42 years and 6 months.

RANDALL:  At the residence of her brother-in-law, J.J. Day, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, Miss Roxlina Randall, aged 69? years.

BRADLEY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, Annie May [Bradley], youngest daughter of Clark and Harriet Bradley, aged 1 year and 2 months.

VINTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 20th, Mr. John H. Vinton, aged about 63 years.

HARRIS:"  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 27th, Mr. Lyman D. Harris, aged 23 years.

MUNSON:  In Smyrna, Nov. 29th, Hannah [Munson], wife of Albert Munson, aged 52 years.

RACE:  In Chicago, Nov. 26th, Della [Race], youngest daughter of Charles T. and Melissa Race, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 13 years and 8 months.

BEEBE:  At the Eagle Hotel in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, after a lingering illness, Esther B. [Beebe], wife of Andrew J. Beebe, aged 44 years.

Death of Mrs. A.J. Beebe:  The many friends of this most estimable woman, whose demise is mentioned among the obituary notices, and who was well and favorably known, will be pained to learn that one whom they so much loved is dead.  Quiet and unassuming in demeanor, with heart and hand open to the wants of all, her highest adornments were the graces of a Christian character and life.  Her illness, which was painful and protracted, was borne with a hopefulness and fortitude seldom witnessed, evincing a disposition which the severest trials and suffering could neither ruffle nor change.  In this dispensation a vacancy has been left in many circles not soon or easily filled. We will not invade the sanctity of home to disclose the sad breach that has there been made, no attempt with futile words to portray the poignancy of a husband's grief or the sorrows of that disconsolate daughter.  They have the condolence of that large household, and the sympathies of the entire community, but how unavailing all.  He who tempereth the winds to the shorn lamb, in this their day of darkness must be their comforter and support.

By a dispatch to his friends in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], we learn that Mr. Everett E. Blossom, son of Mrs. David Griffing, of this village, died in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], at about two o'clock this (Tuesday) morning, of paralysis.  Mr. Blossom was engaged in the drug business in New Berlin and has resided there about two years.  His sudden death is a sad blow to his many relatives and friends.

A sad procession was that which moved from the depot on the arrival of the 12 o'clock train, on Monday last, with the remains of Miss Mary Bronson, daughter of Mr. Orin Bronson. A few weeks since news came from Illinois that a brother of the deceased was very ill with typhoid fever.  Full of sisterly love and anxiety she hastened thither to attend him in his illness.  Providence decreed that the ministering angle should herself be the victim of this terrible malady, for she sickened and died while the brother was recovering.  He was sufficiently restored to accompany the remains of the devoted sister to an afflicted home.  It was expected that the remains would arrive on Saturday evening, and preparations had been made for funeral services at the residence of her father, but owing to some delay they did not reach here until Monday noon, when the mournful cortege proceeded at once to the Methodist church where the funeral services were held.  Our citizens sympathize deeply with the afflicted family in their mournful bereavement. Sherburne News.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 14, 1870

Marriages

TEW - WILCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Henry H. Tew, Preston [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary C. Willcox, of Oxford.

CHAFEY - SKINNER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Wm. H. Chafey of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss May R. Skinner of North Norwich.

SHELTON - MILLER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Frederick E. Shelton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eleanor J. Miller, of Norwich.

BURTON - BUNNELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Andrew Burton of Guilford, to Miss Frankie C. Bunnell of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SMITH:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 5th, Nancy [Smith] wife of Charles B. Smith, aged 26 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on 5th, Mr. Ira Tillotson, aged 55 years.

ASHCRAFT:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on 6th, Charles [Ashcraft], son of Peleg and Mary Ashcraft, aged 10 weeks.

NEWTON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on 9th, Catharine L. [Newton], wife of Royal Newton, aged 55 years.

ENSWORTH:  In Washington, Kansas, Nov. 26, of typhoid fever, Darius [Ensworth] son of Nathaniel Ensworth of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 32 years.  He was a very worthy Christian young man, social, warm hearted and cheerful in his disposition.  He won many friends wherever he went and leaves a large circle of friends who deeply feel their loss.  His remains were brought back to his native place and laid to rest beside the loved ones that had passed on before.  And of him it may truly be said, none knew him but to love him; none named him, but to praise.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 15, 1870

Marriages

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. H.M. Grant, Mr. Loren R. Collins, to Miss Mary Powers, both of Smyrna.

At the residence of the bride's father on the 1st inst., by Rev. D.L. Terry, E.L. Baker, M.D., of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], to Miss Sarah J. [Johnson] daughter of Erastus Johnson, of Killawog [Broome Co. NY].

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. Dr. Taylor, Mr. W.A. Teller of the Broome Gazette, Whitney's Point, to Miss Dell M. [Collins] daughter of the late Graves Collins, of the same place.

Death

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst. Mrs. Betsy Brown, aged 78 years and 11 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1870

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 7, 1870

Marriages

SHELTON - MILLER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Frederick E. Shelton, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eleanor J. Miller, of Norwich.

RICHMOND - BARNES:  At the residence of the bride, in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. McK. Shaw, Mr. Seth D. Richmond, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], to Mrs Mary Ann Barnes.

THURSTON - FENNO:  In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 17th, by Rev. A. Gaylord, Mr. J.S. Thurston, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. C.A. Fenno of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

ALDRICH - SACKETT:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Cortland, Ill., Nov. 20th, by Rev. D.E. Champlin, Mr. James V. Aldrich of Richmond, Ill., to Miss Nellie L. Sackett, youngest daughter of D.B. Sackett, Esq.

Deaths

THOMPSON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, Mr. Sam'l Thompson, aged 65 years.

HOWARD:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, Eliza A. [Howard] wife of Richard Howard, aged 42 years 11 mos.

SKINNER:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, James [Skinner], son of W.L. Skinner, aged 11 months and 3 days.

THOMPSON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 27th, Josephine [Thompson] wife of M.M. Thompson, aged 19 years.

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, Mr. Samuel Smith, aged 77 years.

BURROUGHS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mr. John N. Burroughs, aged 31 years.

PHILLIPS:  At the residence of his father, in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], on the morning of Nov. 20th, Charles E. [Phillips] second son of Edgar and Hannah Phillips, aged 25 years.

Young Phillips possessed in more than an ordinary degree those qualities of mind and heart calculated to secure esteem and friendship and though somewhat reserved in manner and retiring in habit, he did, by his noble and manly qualities, most warmly attach to himself all who were in any degree intimate with him.  About six months since, he was united in marriage to Gertrude, only daughter of J.S. Parker, of this town; and though he was then, and had been for some years, in delicate health, having settled pulmonary disease, he was yet looking hopefully forward to many years of happy wedded life.  While his death was so sudden that he refused to believe himself in any immediate danger, up to the very day before his decease, yet, when the truth was realized by him, that his end was close at hand, his faith in his Savior at once and with remarkable vigor sustained him, so that calmly and even triumphantly he was enabled to meet the dying hour.

Mr. Noyes Patrick, of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], arrived at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], last Wednesday on the 1 P.M. train.  He was overcome with fatigue by his walk from the depot and stopped at the Marsh House and sent for Dr. Yale, under whose care he has been for some time past.  While conversing he remarked that it was "growing dark" and immediately fell into the arms of the Doctor.  An examination showed that his pulse had stopped beating and that life had departed. Mr. Patrick was 52 years of age and had been afflicted with a disease of the heart for some time.  He leaves a wife and four children.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 7, 1870

Marriage

FISK - POLLOCK:  In Mott Haven, N.Y. [Bronx], on 26th ult. by Rev. H. Dubois, Mr. Seth H. Fisk, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Frances D.S. Pollock of Morrissiana [Bronx].

Deaths

ABBOTT:  In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], Nov. 26th, Mrs. Olive A. Abbott, aged 78 years.

Death of Judge Campbell

Hon. Samuel Campbell, died at Stanwix Hall, in Albany [Albany Co. NY], on the 28th ult.  He belonged at Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] and was one of the old lawyers of the State, who by a steady devotion to his profession, had accumulated a fortune and retired to the picturesque valleys of Otsego County to enjoy it.  He descended from the sturdy Americans of the revolutionary era, although, as his name indicates, his family was of Scottish origin.  His paternal grandfather, Col Campbell, of Cherry Valley, served in the early wars, and his mother was a Putnam of the same sturdy stock with the famous Connecticut general.  His ancestors lived in Otsego in the days when it was perilous border country, and his grandmother, with her five children, was at one time carried away into Canada by the Indians, among whom they lived two years.  Coming from such a race, young Campbell inherited qualities which could not fail to win success in a country like ours.  He was favored with a good education in his youth, and early chose the legal profession.  He went to New York city, and by his industry and talents made a fortune in 20 years and returned to the hills in which his youth was cradled, to enjoy a life of serene dignity and ease.  He purchased a large estate near the site of the parental acres on which he was born, and for many years has passed his days amid the many pleasures and elegances which a cultivated man can easily find or make in such a situation.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 8, 1870

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Chas. T. Thurston to Miss Helen L. Hall, all of Norwich.

Death

A young man named Williams dropped dead while attending a dance in Tully a week ago last Friday.  He was on the floor dancing, when he made the remark to his lady that he felt faint and would go below.  He went downstairs without assistance, sat down in a chair and died.  Owing to the peculiar circumstances of the case, the matter has created considerable interest. From what we can learn it seems that his body remained warm for several days, and therefore his interment has been postponed twice, and the body subjected to bleeding, and some assert that the body was warm even at the time of burial.  But we are inclined to doubt that statement.  Mr. Williams was buried one week from the day he died.  Cortland Democrat.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1870 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 23, 1870

Marriages

HILL - DILLEY:  At the Congregational parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. George A. Hill to Miss Helen E. Dilley

SMITH - LITTLE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. William T. Smith of Oneida [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Jennie Little, of Sherburne.

CRANDALL - SEYMOUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 13th? by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. Newman G. Crandall of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Sarah M. Seymour, of Sherburne.

BROOKS - PERKINS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. Joseph Brooks of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jane E. Perkins, of Sherburne.

LOOP - CLEVELAND:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 9th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Charles H. Loop to Mrs. Harriet A. Cleveland, all of Afton.

CRUMB - WARREN:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, by Rev. A.W. Coon, Mr. Corydon Crumb to Miss Louise Warren, of German [Chenango Co. NY].

ECCLESTON - GIBSON:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 8th, by Rev. T. Harroun, Mr. J. Jay Eccleston to Nettie [Gibson], daughter of Dr. S.C. Gibson, all of South New Berlin.

ROBBINS - BRIGGS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] October 2d, by Rev. J.M. Allen, Mr. John B. Robbins to Miss Flora Briggs, all of Otselic.

BROWN - CRANDALL:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, by Rev. j.M. Allen, Mr. Fletcher E. Brown to Miss Jennie L. Crandall.

STANTON - GOODSELL:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, by Rev. J.M. Allen, Mr. Palmer A. Stanton to Miss Rosa A. Goodsell, all of Otselic.

GOODRICH - WILLCOX:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Lawrence H. Goodrich to Miss Adelia A. Willcox, all of Smyrna.

DOUGLAS - PRESCOTT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, by Rev. Z.W. Kemp, Mr. John Douglas, of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Ruth Prescott of Smyrna.

Deaths

WILSON:  In Lobo, Canada, Oct. 26th, of consumption, Mr. Duncan S. Wilson, aged about 26 years, during the past summer an employee in this office.

WHITE:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 10th, Hugh R. [White], only son of Lewis and Mary White, aged 2 years, 4 months and 3 days.

BACON:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY],  nov. 11th, Mr. Norman Bacon, aged 20 years.

THORNTON:  In Roscoe, Ill. Oct. 26th, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Ashia Thornton, formerly of East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 72 years.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 30, 1870

Marriages

THURSTON - HALL:  At the residence of the bride's father, Thomas W. Hall, Esq. Nov. 24th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Charles T. Thurston to Miss Helen L. Hall, all of Norwich.

WILSON - BROWN:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 20th, by Rev. Richard Hiorns, Mr. William Wilson to Miss Ann Brown, both of Norwich.

WILLEY - FOOTE:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. Nelson F. Willey to Miss A. Helen Foote, all of Norwich.

PHETTEPLACE - LADUE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 24th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. John Phetteplace of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Louise Ladue, of Plymouth.

TRACY - McCULLOUGH:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Joseph S. Tracy, of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lucinda McCullough, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

RHODES - COOKE:  In Oil City, Pa. Nov. 8th, by Rev. J.S. Lytle, Mr. J. Edson Rhodes, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Cooke, of Oil City.

GRAVES - LEADBETTER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, by Rev. M. Robinson, Mr. Willard Graves, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Leadbetter of the former place.

COWLES - THURBER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 16th, by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. J. Dallas Cowlesu to Miss Susan B. Thurber, all of Greene.

RANDALL - HOTCHKISS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Jonas Randall to Miss Emily Hotchkiss, both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

HOTCHKISS - BRAINARD:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. A.E. Hotchkiss, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma I. Brainard, of the former place.

WILLIAMS - CLOUGH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. Homer Williams of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Betsy Clough, of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

SLATER - UNDERHILL:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 16th, by Rev. J.M. Ely, Mr. George G. Slater of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Frankie E. Underhill, of the former place.

GARLAND - GRAY:  In Chicago, Nov. 15th, by Rev. J.H. Rylance, Mr. John Garland, of Chicago, to Miss Juliette E. Gray, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

MYERS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, Mr. Jas. G. Myers, aged 53 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

CUNNINGHAM:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 22d, after a short illness, Mr. James Cunningham, aged 70 years.

By a private letter to a gentleman in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], we learn of the death of Wm. S. Thompson formerly of this village, and one of the old drug firm of Fox, Read & Thompson.  The letter states that he died about two months ago on William Tanner's plantation in Louisiana.  Mr. Tanner has relatives in this village and was acquainted with the deceased.  He found Mr. Thompson on a river steamer acting as cook, being sick and needy he took him to his home where he died.  A life insurance policy of $2,000 was found on his person.