Memorial Record, Civil War, Chenango County, NY, 1871 (concluded)

 Memorial Record - The Deceased Soldiers of Chenango County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1871

Preston - Chenango County, NY

Reuben J. Cooley:  Son of Job Cooley.  Born in Pharsalia; enlisted in Co H, 119th regiment.  He was at Upper Marlboro and served as provost guard.  After taking a severe cold he went to Baltimore and Fortress Monroe.  He died in Preston of consumption, June 24, 1869.

J.M. Cooley:  Enlisted in Oxford Aug. 25, 1862, for three years in Co. I, 8th N.Y. Cavalry.  No further information was obtained in regard to this soldier.

Thomas T. Crumb:  Son of Renel and Maria R. Crumb; enlisted in Co. D 44th regiment.  He was before Yorktown, Hanover Court House, and all the battles before Richmond in which the 44th was engaged.  he died of typhoid fever at the hospital in West Philadelphia.

Ira O. Franklin:  Son of Stephen and Betsey A. Franklin.  Born in Pharsalia, Feb. 25, 1832, enlisted Jan. 15, 1864, for three years Co. L 22d cavalry, was captured in the battle of the Wilderness, May 8, 1863; was in prison pen at Andersonville over two months.  Like nearly all imprisoned there he was starved to death.  Died Aug. 1, 1864.  He left a wife and two children.

Robert Colwell Hall:  Son of Murray and Melissa A. Hall. Born in Preston Aug. 13, 1849; enlisted Jan. 16, 1864, at Norwich, for three years, Co. B 11th regiment.  He was in the Red River campaign.  It was said that he died from the effects of injuries received in going down the Red River on board of a transport, was sick when he went on board and died in a few days, May 14, 1864, and was buried on the banks of the river near Simsport, La.

James Dexter Nicholson:  Son of Wm. C. and Christiane S. Nicholson.  Born in Preston, Aug. 26, 1841, enlisted Dec. 1861, for three years, Co. F, 101st regiment.  He was before Yorktown and in the seven days battles before Richmond, and always with his regiment.  died very suddenly at Harrison's Landing, July 28, 1862, and buried near the fortifications on the road leading to Malvern Hill.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1871 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 30, 1871

Marriages

ROGERS - BROWN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 19th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Henry J. Rogers and Miss Mary C. Brown, both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

REYNOLDS - SPAULDING:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 20th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Alvah P. Reynolds of DeWitt, Onondaga Co. [NY], and Miss Sarah A. Spaulding, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WILLIAMS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, Mrs. Harriet Williams, relict of the late James Williams,

WALKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], August 14th, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, aged 76 years, 10 months and 25 days.

PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, John H. [Parsons], son of John D. and Abigail Parsons, aged 4 years and 4 months.

PRIEST:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], August 23d, infant child of C. Martin Priest.

Oxford Times Oxford, NY, August 30, 1871

Marriages

HORTON - PARKER:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], on 23d, inst. by Rev. A. Reynolds, of Oxford Mr. Clark  J. Horton to Miss Martha E. Parker, both of Coventryville.

CALDER - TINKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on 23d, by Rev. J.L. Bennett, Mr. Orson M. Calder of Sherburne, to Miss Libbie Tinker, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

TIFT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on 24th, Mrs. Polly Tift, aged 83 years.

Died in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 17th inst. Helen [Francisco] wife of Gould Francisco.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 31, 1871

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 10th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, George C. Frimont, of Greene, to Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Smith, of Ithaca, N.Y. [Tompkins Co. NY].

In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], July 31, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. H.H. Welch, of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Nancy Hurlburt, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 23d, Mrs. Zeruah Leach, aged 80 years.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1871

Marriage

HEWITT - PER LEE:  At the Congregational Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday morning, August 16th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. William B. Hewitt to Miss Hattie Per Lee, daughter of Col. B.H. Per Lee, all of Norwich.

A very large number of people, in fact as many as could find space in the Congregational church, assembled there on Wednesday last, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. William Hewitt and Miss Harriet Per Lee, daughter of Col. Samuel Per Lee.  The friends of the happy couple had very tastefully decorated the church with choice flowers and evergreens so that all looked cheerful and joyous as they should on such an occasion. After the conclusion of the ceremony the couple took the train for New York.  Hosts of friends gave them hearty congratulations.  [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 23, 1871]

Deaths

RATHBONE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, Mr. Alien Rathbone, aged 90 years.

MERIHEW:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, Mrs. Alden Merihew, aged 60? years.

AKERLEY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 11th, Merton D. [Akerley], son of Alfred and elizabeth Akerley, aged 13 years.

JOHNSON:  Near Ft. Gibson, I.T. July 30th, Mr. Edmund LeRoy Johnson, formerly of Guilford [Chenango C. NY], aged 36? years.

A dispatch received on Friday last announced the death of Gen. Roswell Randall, at his residence in Cortland at the advanced age of eighty-five years.  He was one of the early settlers of that village, and for many years occupied a prominent position as an active businessman.  He was the father of Hon. Henry S. Randall, and grandfather of Mrs. D.L. Follett, of this village.

Horrible Accident at DeRuyter

The New Era gives the following particulars of the tragic death of Paul Weed, by being run over by the cars, at DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday last:

"As the Sabbath School Excursion train of Wednesday morning was leaving DeRuyter for Norwich, Mr. Paul Weed of this place attempted to jump on the cars at the crossing on Utica Street, while the train was under full headway.  He was thrown under the wheels, and six cars passed over him, killing him instantly.  Both legs, and one arm were cut into fragments and mangled in the most shocking manner.  Deceased had bought his ticket and secured his passage at the place of starting, and then sold his seat before the train left, and afterwards endeavored, as before stated to jump on the train, against the earnest warning of several bystanders, and the fireman, who strove to prevent the inconsiderate act.  Mr. Weed was a young man nineteen years of age, a native of Germany, and had but recently taken up his residence in DeRuyter, where he was beginning to be favorable known and respected.

A.V. Bentley, Esq. Justice of the Peace, acting as Coroner in the absence of the coroner, immediately caused a jury to be summoned and held an inquest thereupon, on the body of the deceased in due form of law, and all the proofs and allegations touching the manner of his death were placed before the jury, by the assistance of H.C. Miner, esq. who aided in bringing out the testimony and the examination of Witnesses before the Inquisition.

The verdict of the jury was very explicit and unanimous that the deceased, Paul Theodore Weed, came to his death by the cars of the excursion train from DeRuyter to Norwich, passing over him at the crossing the 16th of August 1871 as the deceased attempted to jump on the train while in full motion, after being warned by the fireman on the train and by bystanders, not to attempt to get on.  Also, that no person connected with the railroad, or any other person or persons whatsoever were in any manner responsible therefore or to blame."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1871

Marriage

ROTSLER - LEWIS:  In Martinsburg, Mo., on the 7th inst. at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, Dr. C.P. Higgins, by Rev. Dr. M.M. Tucker, Mr. Geo. F. Rotsler of Martinsburg and Miss H.E. Lewis, formerly of Pharsalia, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 23, 1871

Marriages

SHARP - LOUNGELY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Lyman W. Sharp of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie Bell Loungely, of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

WELCH - HURLBURT:  In Oneida, July 31st, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. H.H. Welch of Earlville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Hurlburt, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

YALE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on 20th, inst., Mrs. Olive Yale, aged 31 years.

Death of Gen. Roswell Randall

Roswell Randall died on Friday morning, the 18th inst. at his residence in Cortland village, aged 86 years.  He came to this village early in the present century from Stonington, Conn., and was employed as a teacher of youth, at the same time pursuing the study of the law in the office of Stephen O. Runyon.

There are those still living in our midst who were pupils of Mr. Randall, and who cherish his name and memory, each of whom has numbered more than threescore and ten.  The deceased was admitted to the bar, but about 1810 removed to Cortland village, where he soon became and continued for years a leading merchant, contributing largely by his enterprise, energy and ability in business, to starting that now thrifty and beautiful village on its career of wealth and prosperity.  Mr. Randall was a positive man, frank and courteous in his intercourse, and the hospitalities of his pleasant home were always freely and gracefully dispensed.  He had the gift of personal attraction in a remarkable degree and attached to himself a large circle of hearty and admiring friends.

Quite recently Gen. Randall was the guest of Hon. Henry R. Mygatt, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], where he met old friends, including several of his former pupils, and expressed upon leaving, his impression that it was the last time.  It is only here and there that an occasional representative of the pioneer age tarries just on the borders of the better country, and few if any unite in their lives more of local history and progress than Mr. Randall. A single life like his, clasping the age of primeval forest with that of the telegraph and the rail, reminds us of the marvelous events in the midst of which we live, and suggests the thought not without sadness, that the race of pioneer settler will soon be extinct. 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 23, 1871

Deaths

 In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], August 17th, Grace Ellen [Beardsley], daughter of Samuel and Harriet Beardsley, aged 7 months and 90 days.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 16th, Martha C. [Bolt], wife of Stephen H. Bolt, aged 27 years.

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 22d, Minnie [Slack], daughter of Henry and Lois Slack, aged 1 year 1 month.

Bainbridge Republican, August 26, 1871

Marriage

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], August 16th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Wm. H. Russell, of Unionville, Mich. to Miss Mary A. Munn, of North Hampden, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

Death

In Mantorville, Minn., Aug. 13th, Mr. Erastus Parker, aged 64 years.  Mr. Parker was formerly a resident of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], a kind and obliging neighbor, and estimable citizen as well as a good husband and an affectionate father.   He leaves a son in Otego, and a son and three daughters in Minn. to mourn his loss.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, August 1871 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 16, 1871

Marriages

SPRING - MORSE:  At the residence of the bride's father in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 9th, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Romanzo Spring of Geneva, Ohio, to Miss Sophia Morse, daughter of Henry L. Morse.

TALBOT - STILES:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, by Rev. Mr. Bancroft, Mr. Lester Talbot, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Harriet Stiles, of Plymouth.

WELCH - HURLBERT:  At the Eagle Hotel in Oneida [Madison Co. NY], July 31st, by Rev. D. McParland Mr. H.H. Welch, of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Nancy Hurlbert, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

RUSSELL:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 3d, Mrs. Catharine Russell, aged 87 years.

MASON:  At the Binghamton Water Cure [Broome Co. NY], Aug.  5th, Angeline P. [Mason], wife of George Mason, Esq., of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

GIFFORD:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, Edwin Gifford, Esq.

Edwin Gifford, Esq. a prominent citizen of Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], died on the 8th inst., at the age of 57 years.  He had the benefit of the best medical skill which could be obtained, but all efforts of physicians and friends were unavailing.  His death is a serious loss to the community, and an irreparable one to his immediate friends and family.  He has filled the offices of Supervisor and Justice of his town and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens. [Chenango Telegraph, Aug. 16, 1871]

ROLPH:  In Sparta, Caroline Co. Va., August 4, of diptheria, Marcus Heylin [Rolph] son of Moses and Eudora Rolph, aged 2 years and 10 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 16, 1871

Deaths

FISH:  Died in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 4th, at the residence of her son-in-law, J. Mayne, Mrs. Lydia P. Fish, aged 68 years.

MASON:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 5th, Angeline P. [Mason], wife of G.S. Mason, of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] aged 37 years.  Her remains were taken to Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and buried near her kindred. Asleep in Jesus.

From the Free Methodist:  Maria B. Newell was called home on Tuesday the 7th inst. death having invaded our family circle.  Sister Newell died in holy triumph.  She had often expressed a wish that she might die of consumption and the Lord granted her desire.  She was a member of our family for over five years.  She endeared herself to us by her godly life and her conscientious discharge of every duty.  whatever she did, she did it as unto the Lord. In everything she served the Lord Christ.  Some eight years ago she was given up of Physicians to die of consumption, but by the blessing of God, she regained her health, the constitutional tendency, however, remaining.  Last fall she was taken down again, but at times she was greatly helped and appeared to grow better.  She kept about the house to the last.  The morning of her death she walked downstairs, but about noon she began to fail rapidly.  Through the night her sufferings of body were great, and at six in the morning she gently fell asleep in Jesus.  She was a joyous Christian, serving the Lord with gladness and often shouting forth praises.  Her end was not merely peaceful but triumphant, for when in the agonies of death, she would often burst out into loud praises to God.  "Tell everybody" She said "to do right and do no wrong."  a maxim which we had never heard her express, but which she always carried out in her life.  Once, when to appearance she was almost over, a most heavenly smile light up her countenance and she softly whispered, "pretty, pretty."  She will be greatly missed in the family, in the church and by the poor, but our loss is her gain.  B.F. Roberts.

The subject of the above notice was a daughter of Horace Newell, of North Norwich, in this county [Chenango Co. NY], and 33 years of age at her decease. She was born and brought up in Smyrna, where she lived until she was 20 years of age, when she removed to Norwich and resided there a number of years.  Finally, she went to Rochester and made her home in the family of Eld. Roberts, with whom she resided at the time of her death.

Drowning of Orson K. Smith in California:  We have been favored with the account of the probable drowning of Orson K. Smith, in February last between Morro Bay and the Cayucas.  Mr. S. formerly resided at North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] and was the son of Zira and Anna Smith of that place and grandson of Dea. Timothy Hatch, of Sherburne.  His age was 51 years.  He left Cambria on the 17th of February for San Luis Obispo, in a wagon drawn by two horses.  It is supposed that he followed the beach, which obliged him at a certain point of rocks to go into the water which may have been high at the time, and engulphed him.  The wagon and some papers were washed ashore at this place. The unfortunate man was highly esteemed and had been a sheriff, deputy sheriff, and a member of the legislature of Tulare County in 1857 and 1861.  He has been a resident of Cambria since 1866.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 17, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Page Brook, Aug. 15th, Clarissa [Warriner], wife of Rev. R.L. Warriner, aged 52 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, Caroline [Warner], wife of Levi Warner, aged 60 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 19, 1871

Marriages

On the 31st ult. by Rev. Mr. Griffin, L.W. Lamcur to Miss Emma Grant, all of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Rev. Charles H. Stocking, Gen. A.W. Riley to Miss Mary E. Hoyt.

Death

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 14th, O.B. Knapp, aged 74 years.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 9, 1871

Marriage

HARRINGTON - HINMAN:  At the Peabody House in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday, July 23d, 1871, by Jacob Stowell, Esq., Mr. William Harrington, of Laurens, Otsego Co. [NY], to Miss Nellie Hinman, of New Lisbon, Otsego Co. N.Y.

Deaths

WARNER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, Caroline [Warner], wife of Levi Warner, aged 60 years.

NEWELL:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], August 7th, Miss Maria B. Newell, aged 38 years.  The subject of the above notice was a daughter of Horace Newell, of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in this county.  She was born and brought up in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], where she lived until she was 20 years of age, when she removed to Norwich, and resided there a number of years.  Finally, she went to Rochester, and made her home in the family of Elder Roberts with whom she resided at the time of her death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 9, 1871

Marriage

RILEY - HOYT:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. Charles H. Stocking, Gen. A.W. Riley and Mary E. Hoyt.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 9, 1871

Deaths

KING:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mrs. Amanda King, daughter of Daniel Rogers, aged 32 yrs.

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 2d inst., of disease of the lungs, Mrs. Abigail J. [Miller] wife of Mr. Ira Miller, and daughter of George and Sarah A. Symonds, aged 32 years.

The deceased was a lady of most exemplary habits of virtue and kindness, and her greatest desire was to alleviate the sufferings and anxiety of her acquaintances.  she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and resignation, and in her last moments derived consolation of peace with God and heavenly rest.  The deceased was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and a devout Christian, and was unceasing in her endeavors to win her associates to follow the dictates of God.  The departed leaves a little girl eleven years of age, and an infant, and many friends to mourn her sad loss.  The friends of the deceased tender their sincere thanks for the many kindnesses and assistance of friends during the brief illness of the deceased, and in the said hour of bereavement, and also to the Rev. A. Reynolds, for his consolation, selected form Psalms, 116 hap. 15th verse: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

A man named Cornelius Barry at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], came out of a barn at that place about two o'clock Monday afternoon, badly hurt about his head, and in a bewildered state of mind.  He could give no account of himself, and an investigation was made to ascertain the nature and cause of his injuries.  The scalp was bruised off from the top of his head, and when found he was nearly exhausted from loss of blood.  by searching for the cause of the injury, it was ascertained, from marks of blood, that he was hurt on the railroad, probably when the train came down that morning, at two o'clock.  The wound rendered him insensible, but not entirely helpless, and he found his way from the railroad into the barn, from which he was seen to come in the afternoon.  The injured man died from his wounds on Tuesday night.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 10, 1871

The accident referred to in our last, which befell Cornelius Berry, at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], has terminated fatally.  As the deceased never recovered consciousness, no account could be given by him, but it is known that he with a number of other persons were at the Tioughnioga Hotel on Saturday evening, and that he left for home at a late hour.  Unfortunately, he missed his way and wandered onto the Railroad track, where he no doubt laid down, as blood and hair were found on the rails, and also underneath the cow catcher of a freight engine, which had passed early on Sunday morning.  Doubtless he lay in an unconscious state until the shower which fell revived him sufficiently to go into a barn near at hand, where he lay until the middle of the forenoon, and from whence he issued in an insensible state just as a party of friends were looking for him.  He was however, so disfigured that it was difficult for them to recognize him.  He was then taken to Willard's Hotel and attended to until death put an end to his suffering on Tuesday evening the 1st inst.  The funeral took place from the hotel at 9 A.M. on Thursday morning, a short service being conducted by Rev. Thomas Heywood at the Hotel and grave, and then all adjourned to the Congregational Church, where after an introductory service of singing and prayer and reading of scripture, the Rev. gentleman preach a stirring sermon.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 2, 1871

Deaths

CHAPIN:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mr. Israel Chapin, aged 75 years.

ROWE:  In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], June 24th, Mary E. [Rowe] formerly of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], in the 23d year of her age.

MATTESON:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], July 1st, Dr. M.J. Matteson, aged 57 years.

MILES:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Aprpil 27th, Herbert R. [Miles], son of George A. and Sophia Miles aged 4 years, 4 months and 4 days.

Side by side they're sweetly sleeping, / Little loved ones, early blest, / Free from care and pain and sorrow / Oh! rejoice they are at rest.

One whose timid little foot fall / Now we listen for in vain / And whose voice, like bird notes singing, / Never will be heard again.

His blue eyes, like angel's beaming, / Never more will meet our own; / Oh, his absence makes most dreary / Our once cheerful, happy home.

The Bainbridge Review ways that Mr. Solomon Woodruff, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], dropped dead while mowing hay on Friday, July 21st.  He was in the sixty-second year of his age, and, it is believed, died from heart disease.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 2, 1871

Death

Erastus Dickinson, formerly, and for many years a resident of this town [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on the 22d ult. at DeWitt, Iowa, aged about 80 years.  He was a brother of the late lamented Daniel S. Dickinson.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 3, 1871

Marriage

In German [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, by Rev. T.D. Turner, Mr. R.C. Tice, to Miss Elizabeth Smith, both of German.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mrs. Amandy King, daughter of Daniel Rogers, aged 32 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 28th, Mrs. Sarah J. [Watrous], wife of Orrin Watrous, aged 25 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 5, 1871

Marriage

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 26th ultimo, by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Mr. D.K. Johnson to Miss Lucy A. Bush, both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], July 24th, Norman Newell aged 63 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, July 1871 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 26, 1871

Marriages

WILCOX - GUSTIN:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], July 18th, by Rev. G.T. LeBoutillier, Mr. Arthur L. Wilcox, of Utica, to Miss Lucinda M. Gustin, of Columbus, Chenango Co. [NY].

KINGSBURY - HOLMES:  In Willet [Cortland Co. NY], July 3d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. George R. Kingsbury, of Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY], to Miss Tincie Holmes, of Lincklaen, Chenango Co. [NY].

Deaths

LEVERSEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 21st, Charles W. [Leversee], infant son of W.R. and Ella Leversee, aged 5 weeks.

BAKER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 15th, Cary Baker aged 59 years, 8 months and 9 days.

BAKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 19th, Mr. Abraham Baker.  It is our painful duty to record the death of one of our aged citizens.  Mr. Abraham Baker died on the 19th of June, at his residence in Sherburne.  His illness was very severe, and, though he had been for a long time in failing health, he attended the Holy Communion in Christ church, only three weeks before his decease.  Mr. Baker had very many friends wherever he was known; for he had a kindly manner as well as a good disposition. He had long been a resident of Sherburne and was for several years a Vestryman of the Episcopal Chruch.  Our community sympathize with his family in their great affliction.  J.L.B.

HUBBY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], July 18th, Mr. Rodney Hubby, aged 83 years.  Mr. Hubby came into the town of Columbus when about nine years of age and resided there till the time of his decease.  He was said to be of great promise when a young man, and highly esteemed.  He served a short time in the War of 1812.  For the past ten years he resided with his son, Mr. Leroy Hubby, living quietly and contentedly.  At his death he was nearly eighty-four years of age.  His bereaved family have our warmest sympathy.  J.L.B.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 26, 1871

Deaths

Prof. North, necrologist of the alumni of Hamilton College, in his sketches of deceased members during the year, pays a tribute to the late Hon. Wm. M. Fenton, who was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 19, 1808.  He was the son of Joseph S. Fenton, a merchant here more than fifty years ago.  After graduating, William M. Fenton entered his father's banking office, but subsequently went to sea to regain his health.  He commenced as a common sailor and ended as mate of a large merchantman.  In April 1835, he was married to a daughter of James Birdsall, who died in 1868.  Mr. Fenton has been a merchant in Pontice, and in 1848 and 1850 elected Lieut. Governor of the State of Michigan.  He commanded a regiment in the late war, but in 1862 was compelled by ill health to return home.  He was subsequently elected President of a bank at Flint.  During the last spring he met with an accident while discharging his duties as chief engineer of the fire department and died on the 12th of May.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 26, 1871

Deaths

OLBEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on 19th, Mr. Laban Olbey, aged 86 years.

VICKERY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], July 2d, Miss Caroline Vickery, aged 21 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Ira Haynes [Lucas], only son of Samuel Lucas, aged 4 years, 2 months.

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, Miss Eleanor C. Stone, only daughter of Richard and Caroline Stone, aged 32 years, 2 months, and 17 days.  We know today she rests at home; / At Home, sweet Home; among the blest.

In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], July 22d, Henry S. [Traviss], only child of John W. and Ann E. Traviss, aged 16 years and 8 months.

Our young and gentle friend, whose smile / Made brighter summer hours, / Amid the beauties of summer time, / Has gone before the flowers.

And oft we'll lift our tearful eyes, / To hear him calling from the sky, / Ah! how could we his absence bear, / But that we hope to meet him there.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], July 1st, Dr. M.J. Matterson, aged 57 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 29, 1871

Death

At Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY], july 6th, Grace Adine [Dibble] daughter of Geo. H. and Hattie A. Dibble, of Albany, N.Y., aged 2 years and 5 months.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 19, 1871

Marriages

DARLING - BUSH:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 3d, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. Egbert D. Darling to Miss Fannie E. Bush, all of Norwich.

PALMER - MONROE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 16th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Mr. A.J. Palmer of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Betsey M. monroe, of Franklinville, N.Y.

BLIVEN - BURDICK:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], June 19, by Rev. J. Webster, Mr. Horace Bliven of Hastings, Mich. to Miss Caroline Burdick, of McDonough.

AKERLEY - TUCKER: In Sawyersville, July 5th, by Rev. J.H. Van Worth, Mr. R.T. Akerley to Miss I.D. Tucker, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

FROST:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, Eugene V. [Front] infant son of Theodore and Augusta P. Front, aged 5 weeks.

STONE:  In Greene [Page Brook] [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Miss Eleanor C. Stone, aged 83 years.

SMYTHE:  At Greene Corners [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, Mr. John Smythe, aged 54 years.

SPENCER:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], July 3d, Harriet Spencer aged ?5 years, 8 months and 3 days.

CROWELL:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], July 6th, Mr. Seth Crowell, aged 80 years.

POTTER:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] July 9th, Mr. Calbert Potter, aged 56? years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

WILBUR:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], July 7th, Miss Jane Wilbur, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], aged 42 years.

Chenango Telegraph, July 19, 1871:  Miss Jane Wilbur, who has for a long time been an invalid, and a portion of the time insane, was removed some time since to the Asylum at Utica, where she died on the 7th inst.  Her friends feel the affliction all the more keenly because they were not notified of the sad event until after her interment, although the officers of the Asylum claim to have sent a telegram promptly.

PALMER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 10th, Mr. Daniel Palmer, aged 74 years.

SQUIRES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], July 6th, Gen. Charles Squires, aged 73 years.

Another of our aged and respected citizens has departed from among us. Gen. Charles Squires died at his residence in this village on the 6th inst., after an illness of a week, aged 73 years.  The deceased has filled an important position in this County for more than half a century.  He was bred a merchant and had all the characteristics of an active businessman.  He has also held important official positions among us.  In 1830 he represented his County in the Legislature of the State.  He was a member of the Board of Supervisors for six years, between 1826 and 1834.  He was a Magistrate from 1836 to 1844, and Postmaster from 1845 to 1849.  In all these public positions he performed his duties faithfully, and none will pretend to be his superior in ability or devotion in the public service.  Gen. Squires had an interesting family of seven children, all of whom died in youth or early manhood, except his eldest son, Robert Squires, who survives him and is a prosperous businessman in the city of New York.  In all the domestic and social relations of life the deceased was an example worthy of imitation by his survivors.  He possessed a very cheerful temperament, ever genial, ever social, ever on the alert in the exhibition of kindness to all classes of his fellow men.  This spirit which constantly animated him from "youth to hoary age," disarmed all uncharitable criticism, and secured for him the cordial respect of all who came in contact with him. There is no one among us that has a stronger hold upon the respect of community than the deceased, and none that would be more missed in his daily walks of usefulness.  Gen. Squires was a constant attendant on the ministration of Zion Church in this village, of which he had been a Communicant and Vestryman for many years.  Thus, one after another of our early settlers are passing away.  The links which unite us to the past generation are mouldering with their native dust, and we are left to emulate their examples and imitate their virtues.   P.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 19, 1871

Marriage

BENEDICT - WAKEFIELD:  At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst. by Rev. Geo. Heaton, M.A., Rector, Mr. Ira Benedict, of East Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clarissa Wakefield, of Guilford.

The good people of Guilford were enlivened with a bright sunshine on the morning of the 12th which drew out a large company to witness the marriage of a worthy couple, not young in life's experience but fresh and gay in the affections of a numerous connection on both sides.  Mr. Ira Benedict of E. Coventry led to the hymenial altar, at the residence of Mr. Rufus Smith, Miss Clarissa Wakefield, of Guilford.  They were united in holy wedlock by the Rev. George Heaton, M.A., the Rector, and were cordially congratulated by a score or two of friends.  After an elegant repast the couple set out for their residence in E. Coventry.

Oxford Times, July 19, 1871:  This couple are aged respectively, 78 and 74, and truly they have arrived at years of discretion, and fully realize the importance of the step they have taken; but if they do not it cannot be called youthful folly.  May the brief portion of their lives be replete with happiness and prosperity.  We should here say for the comfort of the unmarried of both sexes, have good courage, while there is life there must be hope.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 19, 1871

Marriages

COON - SPAULDING:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], on 3d, by Rev. Bishop A. Bussell, Mr. John Coon to Miss Rosa Spaulding, both of Mt. Upton

ARNOLD - JACOBS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 27, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Mr. E.J. Arnold to Miss Ella J. Jacobs, all of New Berlin.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 12th, Mr. John V. Hallenbeck, aged 61 years.

On Friday afternoon last, about 6 o'clock, an old man by the name of Baker, who resides in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], was engaged in hauling stone from the stone quarry, just above this village. He was on a load of stone, which was bound to the wagon by a chain and iron bar.  While the team were proceeding on their way, the chain suddenly broke, throwing the iron bar with great violence against the head of the unfortunate man, crushing his skull in a frightful manner, from which a portion fo the brain ejected itself.  He was taken to the house of Alonzo Marvin, where he remained in an insensible state until the following evening. when death ensued.  His body was taken to his home for burial.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 22, 1971

Deaths

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], July 15, S.L. Hathaway, aged 34 years, 11 months and 20 days.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], July 17th, Egbert VanWoert, aged 18 years, 7 months and 2 days.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], July 14, of heart disease.  Mrs. Lucy M. Coburn wife of Levi Coburn aged 50 years and 1 day.

Miss Lucy Olmstead was the youngest of a family of twelve children.  Her parents moved from Connecticut to Meredith, Delaware Co. N.Y. but a few years before her birth which occurred July 13, 1821.  Puritan blood ran in her veins, and she did not disgrace her ancestry.  About 1840 she removed with her parents to Otego, where she comforted their declining days.  Some years after this she was married to Mr. Levi Coburn.  Two children were born to them.  The sudden death of the younger, a much-loved boy caused deep sorrow to the hearts of his parents.  The daughter remains to mourn a fond mother's loss and to console a heart broken father.  On July 14, 1871, Mrs. Coburn left the earth.  For just half a century she was spared to exemplify a true Christian life. At Meredith in early youth, she publicly professed her faith in her Savior and ever after lived worthy of her profession. The Congregational Church of Otego has lost one of its pillars.  Mrs. Coburn was from her youth ever ready to exert herself in support of the church she loved so well. But her heart was not so small as to be entirely swallowed up in her own church. The town has lost one of its most useful inhabitants.  Her hands were ready to engage in any good work "None knew her but to love her" may truly be written over her grave. Yet it was in her own home that her character would shine the brightest.  Here all the depths of her loving nature would be seen.  Her removal thence must cause "a thick darkness which can be felt."  A firm faith in God alone can illume the darkness. We commend to the mourning kindred, that same loving Savior in whom she trusted. To all her numerous friends we commend her faith and her good works as worthy of imitation.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1871

Marriages

PRATT - BRIGGS:  At the residence of Dwight Merrill, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, by Rev. S. Miller, of Sherburne, Mr. Charles J. Pratt of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Allice Briggs, daughter of the late Hiram Briggs, Esq. of Sherburne.

ARNOLD - JACOBS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 27th, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Mr. E.J. Arnold to Miss Ella J. Jacobs, all of New Berlin.

Deaths

NASH:  At the residence of his son, A.D. Nash, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Mr. Lewis Nash, aged 71 years.  He was buried on Friday, with Masonic Honors, having been for many years a member of the Order.

Lewis Nash, who has for the last sixteen years been a resident of our village, died on the 5th inst., at the age of 71.  Mr. N. was born in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and from there moved to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], thence to Forrestville, Chautauqua County, where he lived until he moved to this place.  During his residence here he has been in feeble health, and unable to take active part in public matters, but as a private citizen he has always faithfully performed the duties devolving upon him.  He was the father of A.D. Nash and Mrs. H.D. Malory, of this village. [Chenango Telegraph, July 12, 1871]

McNITT:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Alpheus Smith, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, Mrs. Ruth McNitt, aged 78 years.

FLANAGAN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Mary [Flanagan] wife of John Flanagan, aged 78 years.

GARDINER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Maggie E. [Gardiner] wife of George Gardiner, aged 18 years 6 mos.

GILES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, Mr. Samuel Giles, aged 82 years and 10 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1871

Deaths

On Sunday afternoon of the 2d inst., our friend, Capt. Victory Lane, brother of Daniel Lane, of Lincklaen, was instantly killed by lightning at that place.  He was passing with his brother and hired man through an open lot upon his farm when the shower came up.  Daniel and the hired man stopped in a cave and Victory went on to get up the cows. When the shower was over, the two went home and found that Victory had not yet arrived.  They did the milking and then went in search of him and found him in the open lot but a short distance from where they left him, a corpse. The lightning struck him in the head and passed down his side and off at the foot. His hat was torn as well as his boot, showing that the course of the fluid was as indicated, and that his death was instantaneous.  Mr. Lane was well esteemed by all who knew him, and his untimely death is lamented by his many friends and companions.  His age was about thirty-five.

[Chenango Union, July 12, 1871:  He leaves an aged mother, and a young wife to whom he had been married only about five months -News Era]

Sherburne West Hill [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Eliza lynde, of Brooklyn, formerly of West Hill, died at the former place at quite an advanced age.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 12, 1871

Marriages

WEBB - BRADLEY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Albert A. Webb to Miss Eva A. Bradley, both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

ADAMS - VICKERY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Lewis D. Adams to Miss Katty K. Vickery, both of Smithville.

SHOLES - INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. John H. Sholes to Miss Jenney Ingraham, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

MINTONYE - LEE:  At Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on 22d June, by Rev. W.J. Brown, Mr. Horace E. Mintonye to Miss Estelle A. Lee, all of Osceola [Lewis Co., NY].

Deaths

GARDINER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Maggie E. [Gardiner], wife of Geo. Gardiner, aged 18 years.

GILES:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], june 30th, Mr. Samuel Giles, aged 82 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 13, 1871

Deaths

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, Miss Eleanor C. Stone, aged 32 years, 2 months and 17 days.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 6th, Gen. Charles Squires, aged 73 years.  Thus, has passed from among us one of the older residents of this place, after a brief though painful sickness.  From a large family circle of which the deceased was the head, but one member survives.  the deceased had much of that elastic and hopeful temperament which takes from the sad events of life their bitterness and sting.  Not a cloud lifted itself about the horizon that had not in his view some silvery lining.  Genial, cordial, kindly in disposition, we shall miss his presence in the ordinary intercourse of life, and his place was seldom vacant in the services of the Christian sanctuary.  Oh, Thou that takest away the sins of the world, grant us at last thy peace.

At Greene Corners [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, John Smythe, aged 54 years.  The deceased was well known in Greene and its vicinity and had many friends.  In early life he enjoyed many advantages and, although he left home when quite young, the taste for reading which he had acquired never forsook him, and through this channel he became familiar with the English classics. He enjoyed during his long sickness the ministrations of kind friends, and his funeral on Sunday was well attended.  He called his sufferings "blessings in disguise" and bore them with patience and resignation.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 15, 1871

Marriages

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, by the Rev. T.S. Lewis, George Hogebone and Rosa Bishop, both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

In North Franklin [Chenango Co. NY], July 3d, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. Smith, Andrew J. Watson of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], and Hattie E. Alger, of the same place.

Deaths

In Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY], July 10th, Mrs. Emily C. Wheat, wife of A.G. Wheat and daughter of Stillman and Betsy Davis, aged 26 years.  She was converted at the age of 20 and soon after united with the Baptist Church in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], the home of her childhood.  Her sickness was short, her sufferings severe.  In 24 hours from the time she was taken, her ransomed spirit winged its way to the God who gave it.

There is a pang for those that live, / When all they love too early died, / Nor can the heart refuse to give / What nature bids it not deny.

In the death of our friend, her husband and parents have sustained a great loss.  A large circle of friends and acquaintances gathered July 11th to pay the last tribute of respect to all that was left of one so amiable and exemplary in all her ways.  The funeral exercises were held in the Baptist house at Sidney Center, before a crowded audience that deeply felt their loss.  The services were conducted by the Pastor of that church, and Rev. N. Ripley of Masonville, and were of a deeply interesting nature, and well calculated, to impress upon the minds of the audience, the importance of being prepared to die.

Sister, rest from sin and sorrow, / Death is o'er and life is won, / On thy slumber dawns no morrow / Rest; thine earthly race is run.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], July 11th, Mrs. Abigal H. Post, aged 65 years, 6 months and 5 days.  The deceased had been a great but patient sufferer for many long years and her death had been anticipated many times, but in the providence of God she was permitted to live many years.  her complaint was asthma, and it ended her days. For a few days before her demise, she had one of her many poor turns, but apparently no worse than she had been many times before.  On the night of her death her husband had lain down and had fallen asleep and thus, while her family were resting for a short time, in the silence of the night her spirit passed apparently without a struggle to God who gave it.  She united with the Baptist Church in middle life and for thirty-five years had maintained a consistent Christian walk.  For many years she has been a member of the West Bainbridge church.  Many times, in the midst of her great sufferings she would say " I am bearing my own infirmities, but Christ bore the sins of us all."  Thus was Christ to her all and in all, and his atoning death her only dependence.  Of her it can be truly said, "The memory of the just is blessed."  Her funeral was largely attended. and the Rev. E.M. Blanchard of Bainbridge, preached from the words, "Fear not ye." Matt. 28 5 May God comfort those that mourn.

Elopement in Cortland County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 12, 1871

A few days ago, Jay Johnson and Sarah Tarbell, residing near Marathon, Cortland County [NY] and who for some months have had a high regard for each other, and who were at the same time under the restraint which parents who object to the union of hearts sometimes enforce, concluded that their happiness depended upon disregarding parental injunctions and a consummation of their fondest desires.  The young man was scarcely twenty-one years of age, and the girl was six years his junior, but love was at high tide, and married they must be.  

For three weeks Jay had been training the speed of his father's team, with a view of the future.  finally, the day arrived when matters were to culminate.  He quietly took the team from the stable, drove to the schoolhouse where his affianced was attending school, and in the twinkling of an eye she sat beside him, and the twain drove away, Jehu-like.  The mother of the girl, who a long time had been on the watch, was by no means blind to the transaction, which she witnessed from her residence nearby, and in a jiffy "the bell went ringing for Sarah," and the husband and father being summoned the parents went in search of the flying couple with all the speed that a fleet team could give them. After a chase of four miles the pursuit as given up, the young man winning the race by a good many lengths, and the parents returned, the mother almost crazy with excitement, and in spasms.  

The determined couple drove like John Gilpin through Harford and Dryden to McLean, where their nuptials were celebrated, after which they returned home in quiet glee, but just how they were received our deponent saith not.  At any rate they accomplished their designs in spite of the opposition of parents, but with the full approbation of many of their young friends, some of whom it is said are likely to follow the example set them.  Deposit Courier

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, July 1871

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 5, 1871

Marriages

RAY - JOHNSON:  At the residence of the bride's father, in North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], June 28th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], George W. Ray, Esq., of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Johnson, of Pitcher.

Under its appropriate heading will be found the marriage of our friend George W. Ray, Esq. to one of the fair daughters of the Otselic Valley.  The occasion, we learn, was one of great pleasure to the spectators as well, of course, to them immediately interested.  Mr. Ray has hosts of friends here who rejoice that he has assumed the golden bonds of wedlock, and all wish the happy couple long life and prosperity.  For ourselves and George, we won't count this anything, "There's to yourself and family, may you live long and prosper."  [Chenango Telegraph, July 5, 1871]

CRUMB - BALDWIN:  At the home of the bride, in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. J.V. Benham, Mr. Phineas Crumb, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Martha Baldwin.

BALL - MOODY:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. G. Ayer, Mr. Edward W. Ball to Miss Adell M. Moody, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

ANDREWS - SHUTE:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. C. Ayer, Mr. DeWitt C. Andrews, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hannah C. Shute, of Morris.

RUICKOLDT - RACE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 26th, by Dr. F. Rogers, F. Arthur Ruickoldt, M.D. of New Haven, Ct., to Miss Mary J. [Race] daughter of Col. Derrick Race, of Greene.

Death

BALL:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 10th, Mrs. P. C. Ball, aged 71 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 5, 1871

Death

Earlville [Madison Co. NY]:  Last week a young man named Parker, of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], who was drawing lumber to our village, on his way home while fixing something about the harness beyond Furman's mills, was kicked by one of the horses and died in two days.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 6, 1871

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 29th, Mary Flanagan, wife of John Flanagan, aged 78 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], june 29th, Maggie E. [Gardiner], wife of Geo. Gardiner, aged 18 years and 6 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, Mr. Samuel Giles, aged 82 years and 10 months.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 8, 1871

Marriages

By Rev. J.S. Pettingill, at the parsonage in Bainbridge, on the 3d inst. Mr. Joseph W. Walker, of Windsor, to Miss Susan A. Springsteen, of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], at Williams' Hotel, July 5th, by Rev. J.W. Meeves, Mrs. John Setterly and Miss Elna Baker, both of Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Also, by the same, at the same time and place, Mr. Martin Van Worner to Miss Martha Rice, both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], July 4, of consumption, Mr. Geo. M. Cole, aged 52 years.

At Andover, Allegany County, N.Y., on the 30th June, Albro Bundy, Esq. aged 56 years.  The subject of this notice was a native of Otego [Otsego Co. NY], where he resided until his removal to Allegany County, nearly 30 years ago.  He was an active, positive and conscientiously industrious man in all the relations and pursuits of life in which he bore a part.  For the moral welfare of the society in which he resided, he was an effective and deeply interested laborer.  Always at his post of duty, his cheerful assiduity will be long and pathetically remembered by the recipients of his care and unselfish solicitude.  Though frank and outspoken, he was a wise, thoughtful and discreet counselor and friend, and his manhood was never stained by premeditated wrong.  As a member of a Christian Church, he was of marked usefulness. The cherished legacy he leaves to his truly bereft and afflicted family and friends is the memory of his virtues.

Memorial Record, Chenango County, NY, Civil War, 1871

 Memorial Record, The Deceased Soldiers of Chenango County

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 31, 1871

Pitcher-Chenango County, NY

Everett Burdick:  Son of Sanford [Burdick] and Almeda Gates.  Born Oct. 16, 1842, in Pharsalia.  Enlisted at Cincinnatus, Aug. 14, 1862, Co. C, 157th regiment, army of Potomac.  Died at Aquia Creek, Va. Jan. 2, 1863, after a few days' illness of typhoid fever.  He served long enough to prove himself a faithful soldier.

Chauncey D. Crandall:  Son of Justus [Crandall] and Lydia Holt.  Born in Pitcher.  Enlisted Sep. 20, 1861, Co. B, 76th regiment, Army of Potomac, as first lieutenant, and was in the second Bull Run, Antietam, South Mountain and Fredericksburg, in which last battle he was killed by a solid shot, Dec. 15th, 1862, and buried on the field.  He left one son.

Eldridge Burnham:  Son of Norman [Burnham] and Lucena Warner.  Born in Pitcher.  Enlisted September 16, 1861, at Pitcher for three years, in Co. B, 76th regiment.  Died in Brightswood Hospital, near Washington, D.C., March 31, 1862, of typhoid pneumonia.  His remains were brought to Pitcher for interment.

Lucien Chandler:  Son of Horace [Chandler] and Electa Willis.  Born in Pitcher.  Enlisted Sept. 20, 1861, at Pitcher, for three years. Co. B, 76th regiment.  Died at Brightswood Hospital, near Washington, April 16, 1862, of quick consumption, and buried near Soldiers' Home.

Thomas Cole Grant:  Son of Russell [Grant] and Anna Ann Cole.  Born in Freetown, April 20, 1844.  Enlisted in Freetown Sept. 26, 1862, Co. H, 86th regiment.  Was in twenty-four battles.  Wounded in Battle of Wilderness, May 10, 1864. Died May 11th in the hands of the enemy.  Was one of the best of soldiers.

Dwight Davison Eldredge:  Son of Samue S. [Eldredge] and Anna Smith.  Born in Pitcher Feb. 14, 1844.  Enlisted at Pitcher, Aug. 8, 1852, for three years, Co. I, 114th regiment as a musician.  Died and buried at Fortress Monroe.

Warren Wheeler Follett:  Son of Robert [Follett] and Emeline Swan.  Born April 26th, 1843, in Pitcher.  Enlisted Oct. 15th, 1861, at Pitcher for three years, Co. B 76th regiment.  Died in Falls Church Hospital, Va. Aug. 1862 of inflammation of lungs.  Buried at Falls Church.

Charles Davis Fallett:  Son of Hiram [Fallet] and Abigail Dood.  Born Nov. 20, 1827, in Sherburne.  Married Miss Frank Brown.  Enlisted Sept. 1861, for three years, Co. D 8th N.Y. Cavalry, as private and promoted to captain.  he was in all the battles of the Potomac army up to the time of his death.  He was killed in the battle of Gettysburg, July 1st, 1863.  He never knew fear and was one of the bravest soldiers who ever enlisted.

Henry Finch:  Son of Nathaniel [Finch] and Anstice Gladding.  Born in Pitcher, Feb. 28, 1843.  Enlisted Sept. 26, 1861, at Pitcher, for three years, Co. B, 76th regiment.  Died in Hospital at Fredericksburg, Va. June 27, 1862, of typhoid fever.

Russell M. Green:  Son of Stephen [Green] and Amanda Kenyon.  Born in Cincinnatus in 1836.  Enlisted in Pitcher Feb. 24, 1864, for three years. Re-enlisted, Col L, First mounted rifles, bugler.  Died at Cincinnatus.  He proved himself a good and faithful soldier.

Charles Addison Hyde:  Son of Chas. P. [Hyde] and S. Irene Randall.  Born July 27, 1840 in Pitcher. Enlisted Sept. 16, 1861, for three years, at Pitcher, Co. B 76th regiment.  He was in the battle of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, second Bull Run, Antietam, South Mountain and Gettysburg.  Wounded at Gettysburg July 1st, 1863, and died July 8, 1863, and buried near the battlefield.  Faithful to his duties.

Amos Baldwin Miner:  Son of Frederick A. [Miner] and Sally M. Ashcraft.  Born April 9, 1839.  Enlisted Sept. 18, 1861, for three years at Pitcher.  Drafted Aug. 21, 1863.  Served each time in Co. B, 76th regiment.  Taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864, and taken to Andersonville, where he was starved to death, dying Oct. 1864.  Under his first enlistment he was discharged for disability, Sept. 13, 1862.

Andrew Peck:  Son of Geo. W. [Peck] and Abigail Bennett.  Born Sept. 13, 1845, in Pennsylvania.  Enlisted Aug. 18, 1863, Co. I, 114th regiment.  Died of chronic diarrhea at Pitcher, Oct. 16, 1863, and buried there.

Thomas Bennett Peck:  Brother of the last named.  Born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1843.  Enlisted Oct. 14, 1862, for three years, Co. I, 114th regiment.  No information can be given except that he died at Brasher City, La Sept. 25 18634 and buried there.

William Adam Silvernail:  Son of Abram [Silvernail] and Betsey Croke.  Born Aug. 1, 1844, in German, Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861, at Pitcher, Co. I 114th regiment.  Died and buried at Brasher City La Feb. 3, 1863, of congestion and chills.

David Saulsbury:  Son of Oley [Saulsbury] and Sally Tyler.  Born in Norwich, Feb. 11, 1845.  Enlisted at Pitcher, Oct. 1861, for three years, Co. B 76th regiment.  Died in Mt. Pleasant hospital, Washington, D.C. in July 1862, of typhoid fever.

Hiram Devillo Scranton:  Son of Hiram [Scranton] and Constance Button.  Born in Sherburne, Oct. 21, 1842.  Enlisted in Pitcher Sept. 20, 1861, for three years, Co B 76th regiment.  Was in battles of Gainesville, second Bull Run, Antietam and South Mountain.  Died of heart disease at Aquia Creek about the 1st of Dec. 1862 and buried at the same place. He was a faithful soldier.

Henry Horton Turner:  Son of Joseph [Turner] and Sarah Horton.  born in Pitcher July 28, 1836 and was married.  Enlisted Sept. 25, 1861, at Pitcher, for three years, Co. B 76th regiment, as sergeant.  He was in the second Bull Run, Antietam, So. Mountain, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.  He was a true soldier while his health lasted.  Discharged March 1st, 1864. Died at No. Pitcher April 11, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.

Henry Taylor:  Son of George [Taylor] and Anna Ensign.  Born in Pitcher. Enlisted Sept. 18, 1861, in Pitcher, for three years, as sergeant in Co. B, 7th regiment.  Killed at battle of Bull Run, Aug. 28, 1862, and buried on the battlefield.

John Dempster West: Son of Joseph P. [West] and Elizabeth Corning, born in Lebanon, Sept. 1, 1838.  enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 1862 for three years in Co. B, 114th regiment.  Was in a battle at Bisland, La., and killed at the siege of Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, and buried on the field of battle.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1871 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 28, 1871

Marriages

STENSON - MARSH:  At the M.E. Parsonage in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 21st, by Rev. R.W. Van Scholck, Mr. John C. Stenson to Miss Eleanor Marsh, both of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

MEDBURY - SUTLIFFE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 22d, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Oscar H. Medbury to Miss Nettie Sutliffe, all of Sherburne.

CLARK - CLARK:  At Christ Church, in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 21st, by Rev. George Heaton, M.A., Rector, Richard Marvin Clark, M.D. to Julia [Clark], daughter of Watson and Lovisa Clark, all of Guilford.

Guilford:  We had a wedding here last Wednesday evening, Mr. Marvin Clark to Miss Julia Clark, with a reception the next evening at the house of the groom's father.

PUTNAM - DAVENPORT:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 12th, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. James H. Putnam to Mrs Anna Davenport, both of East Guilford.

BARNES - STODDARD:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], June 20th, by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. William W. Barnes, Sen., of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eliza H. Stoddard, of the same place.

Deaths

NORTHOP:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 17th, Mr. Samuel Northop, aged 78 years.

CORNELL:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], June 23d, Philomelia [Cornell] wife of Elihu Cornell, aged 69? years.

Death has once more entered our village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and removed another of its older inhabitants.  Abraham Baker, died at midnight, on Monday last at the age of seventy-seven years.  for several months past he had been in feeble health, and for the last few weeks his malady had assumed an acute form that caused him intense suffering.  Mr. Baker was among the early members of the Episcopal church, and for several years was a member of the vestry.  He was also one of the charter members of the Masonic lodge, now in a flourishing condition here, and was warmly attached to the fraternity, from whom he received many kind offices during his last illness. The sympathies of the community are with the bereaved friends - Sherburne News

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 28, 1871

Marriages

IRELAND - ROOT:  At the residence of the bride's father in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 22d, by Rev. A. Reynolds, assisted by Rev. A. LeRoy, Mr. Burt Ireland of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alferrettie L. Root of Oxford.

JACKSON - WOOSTER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, by Rev. J.H. sage, Mr. Henry A. Jackson  to Miss Margaret R. Wooster, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WATERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on 20th, Mrs. Betsey Waters aged 78 years.

On Saturday the 3d inst. as Edward Hammond of Centreville, and Charles MacDowal of Colchester, Delaware Co. [NY], were engaged in plowing on the farm of John Hammond of Centreville, a thunder shower coming up the took refuge under a beach tree - one of their parents having told them that beech trees were never struck by lightning, which is a prevailing belief, with many.  While in this place of fancied security the tree was struck, and young Hammond instantly killed.  He threw his arms above his head and fell to the earth dead.  The young man with him was thrown some six feet against a stone wall, and though badly injured will probably recover.  Hammond was 25 years of age and was married last winter.  A brother of the deceased stood under a hemlock tree a few rods distant and witnessed the terrible calamity

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 1, 1871

Marriages

At the house of C.L. Pope, in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. C. Ayer, Edward A. Mumbulo and Miss Susan R. Jackson, both of Pittsfield. 

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], June 29th, at the M.E. Parsonage, by Rev. J.W. Meevis, Hosea Hopkins to Miss Lydia Dolivar,  all of Otego, NY.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriages

SERGENT - LATIMER:  At the home of the bride in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 13th, by Rev. J.T. Crippen of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Mr. Alvin D. Serget to Miss Altoe H. Latimer, both of Norwich.

MILLER - THOMAS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village, June 14th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Thomas S. Miller to Miss Love Thomas, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

CRUMB - ROBINSON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. S.V. Benham, Mr. Phineas Crumb of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Martha Robinson, of Pitcher.

MERRITT - HAIGHT:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] June 7th, by Rev. S. moore, Mr. Franklin Merritt to Miss Mary E. Haight, all of North Norwich.

Deaths

TERWILLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 10th, Agnes [Terwiller], aged 16 years and 6 months.

SHERWOOD:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], April 20th, David Sherwood, aged 78 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriage

WELLS - ELLSWORTH:  In Sandwich, Ill. on the 4th inst, by Rev. H. Collins, Mr. Thomas R. Wells of Newark, formerly of Pharsalia, Chenango Co. [NY], and Miss Emma Ellsworth, of Sandwich.

Deaths

PRAY:  In Mt. Morris, Livingston County [NY], on the 6th? inst. Mrs. Ellen P. [Pray], wife of Welcome H. Pray, and niece of S.P. Allen, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged about 27 years.

REYNOLDS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 11, Ellen [Reynolds] daughter of Ezekiel Reynolds of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 21, 1871

Marriage

HAYWARD - PRENTICE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Sidney D. Hayward to  Miss Adelia E. Prentice.

Death

DAVIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th, Mr. Dow Davis, aged 90 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 22, 1871

Marriages

At the residence of Mr. W.H. Hoadlley, in Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], June 20th, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, of Newark Valley, and assisted by Rev. Thomas Heywood, Mr. Willia W. Barnes, Sen. of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eliza H. Stoddard, of the same place.

At the Baptist parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 18th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Henry A. Jackson to Miss Margaret E. Wooster, both of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. A.G. Clark, DeWitt C. Crumb, M.D.  to Miss Amelia G Jarves, both of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. Sidney Wilder, Mr. John McGinley of North Brookfield, N.Y to Miss Mahala A. Martin, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

At his residence in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 17th, Mr. Chandler Cummins, aged 84 years.  Thus, has another of our active and energetic pioneers passed to his long home.  He was among the earliest settlers of this town and discharged his whole duty among those who converted a howling wilderness into the abode of civilization and refinement.  He was among the very last of that heroic band who carved out for us, amid suffering and privation, the glorious inheritance of our cultivated acres.  One by one, these study yeoman are falling around us like stately tees of the forest, with whom they battled with their youthful energies.  In all the relations of life Mr. C. has set a moral example worthy of the imitation of his successors.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 24, 1871

Death

Mrs. Mary D. White, daughter of Merlin Jackson, lately deceased, died recently of consumption, at the residence of Joseph B. Chaffee, on Exchange St., Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.]

Memorial Record, Civil War, Chenango Co. NY, 1871

 Memorial Record

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 31, 1971

This is the day appointed to be observed as Decoration Day in strewing the graves of deceased soldiers with flowers; but as there is to be no formal observance of the day in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], we have tho't it a fitting tribute to the memory of the Union soldiers who fell in battle from the effect of wounds, or from sickness contracted in the service, to give the names, as far as we are able, together with other brief memoranda in regard to each person.  the list is by no means complete, and it is not in our power at this time to make it so.

For the facts giventhe country.  We shall very gladly open our columns to responses from anyone who will send us information similar to that we now present.  If this is done by all who know of a decesed Chenango soldier whose name is not given in our record, it will aid in gathering up data which would otherwise soon be beyond reach.

we are indebted to Dr. H.H. Beecher, who has been at very great pains to procure statistics on this subject.  The answers to a circular sent out by him are complete from some towns; and others only partial, and from a few nothing has been received.  This is greatly to be regretted, and the people owe it to the lamented dead to gather up and preserve whatever they can of the personal history of those who fell in the service of the country.  We shall very gladly open our columns to responses from anyone who will send us information similar to that we now present.  If this is done by all who know of a deceased Chenango soldier whose name is not given in our record, it will aid in gathering up data which would otherwise soon be beyond reach.

McDonough - Chenango County, NY

Asa LeRoy Brown:  Born in Plymouth, Sept. 15th, 1829.  Parents, John C. and Eliza Brown, Preston.  Enlisted Sept. 13, 1862, at Pitcher, for three years in Co. L, 10th Cavalry.  Participated in the battle Fredericksburg. Died of bilious fever and buried at Arlington Heights.  Left a wife and three children.

Lafayette H. Beckwith:  Parents dead.  Two brothers, Washington and Orrin, in McDonough.  Born Sept. 26, 1826.  Enlisted in Norwich for three years, Co. B114th regiment.  Died of chronic diarrhea, Oct. 5, 1863, and buried at New Orlena's.

Abel Rathbone Corbin: Born in McDonough, April 10, 1838.  Son of Horace and Jemima Corbin.  Just after graduating at Union College, he enlisted at Norwich, Aug. 18, 1862, in Co. H 114th regiment.  He was on special service at Berwick, La., and died of chronic diarrhea, May 30, 1863, and buried at Berwick, La.

Charles E. Curtis: Born May 14th, 1830. Son of Seth and Anna Curtis, McDonough.  Enlisted at Norwich Sept. 3, 1864, for one year, in Co. B 90th Regiment and served under Sheridan as first corporal.  Taken prisoner Oct. 10, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Va. and was in Libby Prison until Feb. 8, 1865.  Sent to Salisbury, N.C. where he died of starvation and inhuman treatment.  Buried at Salisbury.  Left a wife and two children.

Holister Edson Gale:  Born in McDonough, Nov. 11, 1841. Parents, Stephen E. and Galania A. Gale.  Enlisted Aug. 18, 1862, at Norwich, Co. K 161st regiment.  Died at New Orleans of chronic diarrhea, Feb. 18, 1864.  Funeral attended at barracks, E. Andrews, chaplain.

Frederick Augustus Hill:  Born in McDonough, May 13, 1848, Parents, Jacob P. and Jane Hill.  Enlisted in McDonough Aug. 31, 1862, in Co. K 10th N.Y. Cavalry.  Rank of sergeant.  Died of chronic diarrhea in Mcdonough, Sept. 26th 1864.  He was in the following battles and skirmishes:  Stoneman's raid, May 2d to 13th, 1863, Brandy Station, Aldie, Gettysburg, Sherridan's first and second raids, Parker's Mills, Lee's Mills, and several others.  Remained at his post until sickness compelled him to leave.

Hyland M. Harvey:  Parents, Noyes M. and Vesta Harvey.  Born in Pitcher April 7th, 1830.  Enlisted in Norwich, Aug. 20, 1862, for three years, Co. K, 161st regiment, Bank's Div. Died of typhoid fever, April 11, 1865, contracted near Port Hudson.  Left a wife and two children.

Julian B. Moore:  Son of Lysander and Esther Moore.  Born in Mcdonough, June 26, 1831.  Enlisted Jan. 4, for three years, Co. F 4th N.Y. Artillery, 2d Army Corps, Potomac.  In battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania C.H. and in front of Petersburg.  Died at David's Island, N.Y., Aug. 21, 1864, of typhoid fever contracted in service.  Left a wife and child.

Adrian W. Martin:  Son of John and Rebecca Martin.  Born in McDonough June 18, 1851.  Enlisted May 5, 1862, taken prisoner at Williamsburg, paroled and re-enlisted in the 10th N.Y. Cavalry.  He was without food for 48 hours after his capture and had $75 in money taken.  Was in the battle of Gettysburg and Richmond and was flag bearer.  Instantly killed near Richmond, May 25th.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

SKINNER - NASH:  At Red Wing, Minn., May 30th, by Rev. Mr. Kearns, Mr. Luson Skinner, of Florence, Goodhue Co. Minn. to Mrs. Lydia D. Nash, of Norwich, Chenango Co. N.Y.

CRUMB - JARVES:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. A.G Clark, DeWitt C. Crumb, M.D. to Miss Amelia G. Jarves, both of Preston, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

AUSTIN - HENRY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. N.Y.], June 1st, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Frank H. Austin of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie E. Henry, of Earlville.

STOWE - HENDERER:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. E. Taylor, D.D., Mr. Daniel R. Stowe of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Sarah J. Henderer, of Binghamton.

TEFFT - HAYNOR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 5th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Lorenzo P. Tefft to Mrs. Jane Haynor, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

ALLEN - PUDNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 6th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Don A. Allen of Winfield, [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Ella Pudney, of No. Norwich. [Chenango Co. NY]

McGINLEY - MARTIN:  In North Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. Sidney Wilder, Mr. John McGinley, of North Brookfield, to Miss mahala A. Martin, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

REYNOLDS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 11th Ellen [Reynolds], daughter of Ezekiel Reynolds, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 23 years.

GAGE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Martha M. [Gage] wife of Leroy Gage, aged 24 years, 8 months, 21 days.

DUTELLIER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, Mr. Jas. F. Dutellier, an old resident of that town.

DORMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, Mr. Thomas E. Dorman aged 73 years and 10 months.l

SMITH:  In Colesville, Broome Co. [NY], May 21st, Mr. Joseph Smith, aged 60 years, formerly of Bainbridge. [Chenango Co. NY]

JONES:  In Addison, Steuben Co. [NY], May 29th, Charlotte [Jones], wife of Morgan B Jones, and sister of Jahaziel J. Day, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 57 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 14, 1871

Death

Last Saturday, a son of Mr. Amos Adams of Adams' settlement, town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], was instantly killed by lightning.  He with one of his brothers had been engaged in peeling bark and were hurrying home to escape an approaching thunderstorm, and when within fifteen rods of the house he was struck with the fatal flash on the head, passing down his body to the ground.  He was sixteen years of age.  Unfortunately, young Adams was carrying an ax on his shoulder, with the edge up.  the storm was a severe one - hailstones of a large size fell thickly at Castle Creek village.  Much damage was done to window glass, and the crops were badly beaten into the ground.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 14, 1871

Marriages

At the home of the bride, in Willett [Cortland Co. NY], May 23d, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Nelson C. Palmer, of Cortland [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Frances E. Nichols, of Willett.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. J.D. Pope.  Mr Sidney D. Hayward to Miss Adelia E. Prentice, all of Norwich.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 6th, Mr. Don Davis, aged 90 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Juen 10th, Agnes [Terwiller], daughter of Daniel S. Terwiller, aged 16 years and 6 months.

In Wellsboro, Pa. suddenly, June 12th, Mr. Marius Welch, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 54 years.

In New York City, June 3d, Sarah Luretta [Miner], wife of Joshua D. Miner, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 37 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 17, 1871

In Clintonville [Otsego Co. NY], June 8, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. James E. Howes, of Oakville [Suffolk Co NY], to Miss Christina Semple, of Clintonville, N.Y.

Deaths

At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], June 12th, Joseph Shaver, aged 42 years.

Suddenly at Hyde Park, Dutchess Co. N.Y., June 1st, 1871, Sarah E. Edwards [Hatfield], wife of S.O. Hatfield, late of Otego N.Y. [Otsego Co.] aged 32 years.

Mary E. Adams, died April 30th, at Otego N.Y. [Otsego Co.], aged 21 years.  Intelligent, beautiful, amiable, she won hosts of friends wherever she moved.  Converted sixteen months ago, while an inmate of the family of her uncle, Rev. L.H. King, she united with the Eighteenth street Church.  Two months before her death, with all the composure of one preparing for a pleasant journey she made all the arrangements for her funeral.  Ten minutes before her departure, she called all in the room to her bedside and kissed them farewell exhorting them to meet her in heaven, and then, without a doubt or fear a struggle or a groan, she fell asleep.

Freed from the toils and sorrows of earth. / Mary a spirit has winged its flight / O'er the dark valley and shadows of death. / To the beautiful lands of light. 

To the beautiful lands of light and life, / Over the banks of that flowing river / Where sorrow and death no more shall come / But bliss forever and ever.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1871

Abandoned Baby

Shortly after ten o'clock on Monday night of last week, quite a sensation was produced in the family of Mr. H.V. Winsor, who reside at East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], about a mile southeast of this village, by discovering on their front door step a willow basket, which upon being taken into the house and examined, was found to contain a female child, apparently not more than two weeks old, neatly dressed, and good looking for one of its tender age.  In the bottom of the basket was also found a letter, in which was wrapped fifty dollars in money.  The letter, which Mr. Winsor has kindly furnished us for publication, reads as follows:

June 5, 1871

Mrs. Winsor:  I here leave my little infant to our care, hoping that you will be kind to the innocent.  You are a perfect stranger to me; I should not know you were I to meet you, and never shall you see the mother of this infant to know her.  You need not look for her.  I am a young woman who has been deceived by a young man who has now left me in my sorrow; but I shall follow him to the ends of the earth.  I will have revenge.

I heard that you have only one child, a young woman now, and I hope you will accept this infant as your adopted daughter.  Accept this money for the benefit of the child I leave to your care.

A Mother

The writer is evidently one who has moved in good society, and whose misfortunes have almost overwhelmed her.  There is evidence of this in the tone of the letter, the dress of the child, and the money left with it.  Further than this, the mother has taken great pains in selecting a place to leave her child where it would be kindly cared for.  And in all this community she could not have found better hands in which to have placed it.  At first, almost stunned by the responsibility thrust upon them, they hardly knew what to do; but upon consideration they decided to accept the charge thus confidingly entrusted to their care and have adopted the child.  That it will be kindly treated and tenderly reared, all who know the family will be ready to vouch for.

But what shall be said of her who has taken this means of ridding herself of the living evidence of her shame and disgrace, and who, maddened by her burden of sorrows, proclaims that she has gone forth in quest of the destroyer of her peace and virtue, all her love changed to hate and a burning desire for revenge.  It is a sad, sad case, and but a repetition of the old story of woman's weakness and man' treachery.  the moral can be understood by all.