Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1875 & January 1876

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1876

Marriage

TRACY - FRENCH:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 4th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Henry G. Tracy to Miss Ida E. French, both of North Norwich.

WEBSTER - WICKWIRE:  In Smith's Valley, Madison Co. [NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. R.T. Cross, Mr Edward D. Webster of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie L. Wickwire of the former place.

DENTON - PUTMAN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. Pattengill, Mr. John R. Denton of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah J. Putman of New Berlin.

STONE - TARBELL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by the Rector of St. Peter's Church, Mr. Theodore B. Stone of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Florence B. Tarbell of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

HOTCHKISS - GALE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Orange E. Hotchkiss to Miss Delett C. Gale, both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

LEONARD - NICHOLSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. James H. Leonard to Miss Ida S. Nicholson, both of Greene.

PORTER - HAIGHT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. John M. Porter to Miss Jennis H. Haight, both of Greene.

BARNET - WARNER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. George A. Barnet to Miss Carrie L. Warner, all of Greene.

PURRINGTON - CARR:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. James L. Purrington to Miss Charlotte L. Carr, both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

MOORE - PURDY:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 28th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Erwin G. Moore to Miss Eliza J. Purdy, all of McDonough.

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Twenty years ago, Daniel Beecher, Esq. of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], was united in marriage to Miss Betsey Parker, only daughter of the late Levi Parker, Esq. of that place.

On New Year's Eve, the twentieth anniversary of the wedding, their friends and neighbors of the Congregational Church and society came in upon them without previous warning, and in great numbers. Their surprise was still further increased, when they were presented with a beautiful set of China, numbering a hundred and twenty-one pieces, and a ten dollar note with which to purchase a pair of gold spectacles. The presentation was made by Rev. A. Crocker, pastor of the Chruch, in a neat and appropriate speech, which was feelingly responded to by Mr.  Beecher on the part of the recipients, in words which betokened how deep the emotions struggling for utterance within.

Mr. Beecher has been a member of the choir for over thirty years and most of the time its leader.  This is not the first substantial ...nifestation of the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Beecher are held by the community in which they reside, nor are these the only tokens from the same course appreciative of their efficient aid in the services of church worship and sabbath school with which they are connected. May the lives of the useful and happy couple long be spared to enjoy many such "Happy Surprises."

Deaths

RATHBUN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, Mrs. Eliza Rathbun, aged 71 years.  Her remains were taken to McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

NICHOLSON:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, Mr. Martin Nicholson, aged 20 years.

TERWILLIGER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 22d, Annie P. [Terwilliger] wife of Daniel S. Terwilliger, aged 58 years.

LASCHER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 5th, Mr. William Lascher, aged 86 years.

WHITTEN:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], of scarlet fever, Dec. 24th, Mary R. [Whitten] aged 6 years and 5 months; Dec. 25th, Andrew K. [Whitten] aged 4 years; Dec. 26th, Clara H. [Whitten], aged 16 years and 6 months, children of Andrew D. and Clarissa J. Whitten.

Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  Scarlet fever of a very malignant type, prevails in our midst.  Mr. A.D. Whitten, who resides on Capt. Lewis Juliand's farm, a short distance southeast of this village lost two children last week by this fearful disease.  The children were taken very violently and died very suddenly.  While these children were being buried on Sunday, an older sister, a young lady about 17 years of age, died of the same disease. this young lady was well on Friday and did the washing for the family.  At this writing, (Monday morning), Mr. Whitten has two more children lying at the point of death.  This is indeed an afflicted family.  Chenango American

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  It is with sadness that we record the death of one of our most estimable ladies, Mrs. A.P. Merchant, which occurred on the 29th ult.  Mrs. M. came among us upon her marriage with Mr. Merchant some eight or nine years ago and since then has endeared herself through her intelligence and kindness of heart to a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  For several years she has been a patient sufferer and not until recently has she given her earthly cares into the hands of others.  She was a sincere Christian and a devoted and affectionate wife and parent.  Thus, at an early age she is called from earth, leaving a husband and one child, together with many near friends to mourn her loss.

Otselic Center, Chenango Co. NY:  On Tuesday of last week, a venerable father of eighty-one years, Harris Coats, Esq., was borne to his grave.  He had resided at North West corner for many years preceding his death.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 6, 1876

Marriage

A very pleasant but rather uncommon affair took place in Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th.  Mrs. A. Stewart gave in marriage her two remaining daughters, Ida E. [Stewart] to Francis M. Gifford of Missouri, and Millie J. [Stewart] to Darius Davis of Lincklaen.  About ten o'clock of that day the friends began to gather in from the surrounding country and at 12 o'clock, the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Harroun, of North Pitcher, after which the tables were prepared and rich viands brought forward, which were freely partaken of by about sixty relatives.  Many fine presents were given by the friends on both sides, which consisted largely of silver ware.  Register

Deaths

BARBER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31st, Mrs. Horace Barber aged 56 years and 8 months.

DAVIS:  In So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 27, of extreme old age, Samuel Davis.

RICH:  In South New Berlin {Chenango Co. NY], Ira Rich aged 65 years and 10 months.

RICKARD:  At Beaver Meadow, Jan. 1, 1876, of inflammation on the lungs, Delancy A. [Rickard], son of Adam and Harriet Rickard, aged 4 months.

Another sinless one gone home / To the arms of the Heavenly Giver, / From ours, too weak to hold him here, / But we'd meet beyond the river.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 23, 1875

Marriage

At the residence of her sister, Mrs. R.A. Clark, in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 13th, by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. A.E. Olmstead of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Mason, of Westford, Otsego Co. [NY].

Death

In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 13th, Minnie A. [Cunningham], infant daughter of H.S. and A. Cunningham aged 1 month and 13 days.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 30th, 1875

Deaths

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Dec. 27th, of malignant scarlet fever, Alice L. [Newton] daughter of Helam H. and Almira C. Newton, aged 13 years and 4 months.  Gentle, loving, patient and believing, she has gone to Christ in whom she trusted. We miss her but feel that our loss is heaven's gain.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, Mr. Marvin Bennett, aged 75 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, Mr. Aaron B. Main, father-in-law of Thomas Miller, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 72 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 6, 1876

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Frank E. Osborne to Miss Sarah E. [Jackson] daughter of Mr. Oliver Jackson, both of this town.

Also, at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 30th, by the same, Mr. Frank M. Sage to Miss Addie E. [Rorapaugh] daughter of Charles Rorapaugh, Esq. of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, Dec. 29, by Rev Jas. D. Webster, Mr. Dwight Hollingworth of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to  Miss Helen M. Grant, of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 30th, Cida Boughton, aged 2 years and 16 days, daughter of Geroge Boughton.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, Wilson J. [Spencer] son of William Spencer, aged 9 years and 4 months.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, January 8, 1876

Marriage

BEERS - STAFFORD:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 25th, at the residence of J. Rowley, by Rev. H.S. Jones, Mr. Charles Beers and Miss Calsina Stafford.  All of Earlville.

Chenango County in 1825 - by P.S. Norris

 Chenango County Half a Century Ago

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 30, 1875

Editors Chenango Telegraph:  In the fall of 1825, just fifty years ago, my father moved with his family from the county of Chenango to what was then called the "West," though it was only into Steuben County, about one hundred miles, the journey being made with his own team and a lumber wagon.  There were no buggies in those days; nor had such a thing as a railroad been heard of, or even imagined, anywhere in this part of the country.  Indeed, by far the largest part of Western N.Y. was still a wilderness, with a few remaining Indians and many wild bests in possession of the soil.  The Erie Canal was finished that same fall, though very few of the people in the southern tier of counties, or in the counties adjoining, knew or could imagine what sort of a thing a canal (or "canawl," as it was then more commonly pronounced) was.  I was then the only son of my parents, and a small boy at that; though I can distinctly remember the "make of the ground" in the vicinity where I was born and had lived until that time, and also many of the people, especially those who were relatives of both of my parents of whom there were quite a large number, including my grandparents on my father's side, and uncles, aunts and cousins on both sides. There were then six brothers, including my father, living in the county, most of them in the town of Smithville.  I had only visited Chenango once since we left there, until this fall - 1875.  That visit served to refresh my memory and renew my acquaintance with quite a number whose names and faces were thus indelibly impressed upon my mind, and I felt almost as if it was my home.  Some of my relatives, including my grandparents had been called from earth, while the number of relatives had greatly increased.

When I again visited the county this fall, the number of my relatives were indeed numerous, though most of my uncles and other old acquaintances had gone to the "land beyond the river."  Quite a number, however, still remain, whose names are almost as familiar as those of my own family.  This fall I found a host of friends, so many, indeed, that my limited time was too short to visit them all.  The fact that so many had gone, was a source of sadness.  But the great number whose friendship and hospitality I enjoyed, the beautiful scenery, the growth of villages, the railroads, the numerous improvements, &c., which attracted my attention and admiration, left but little time for sadness, or anything but pleasure, the memory of which will be fondly cherished until reason shall be dethroned.

Fifty years ago [1825], Chenango was, of course, a comparatively new country.  The inhabitants were then "clearing" their land, many farms being not more than half cleared, and considerable quantity of land was still unoccupied.  Norwich, Oxford and Greene were then small villages, thought the principal ones in the county.  Most of the other towns were without even a hamlet.  Now, the villages named have grown in population, wealth and business, to such dimensions that they would not be recognized by anyone who had not seen them between the above mentioned dates, and a large number of villages have sprung up in various parts of the county, until most of the towns have each a village, and some two or more.

The shade trees which now ornament and beautify the villages and some of the farms had no existence when I left your county, except in a very few instances.  It seems hardly possible that those trees now so large and beautiful, could have been planted and grown to their present size in what seems to me so short a time.  I have not seen in any part of the state villages that have received so much attention by way of planting shade trees.  I visited one farm in Smithville, upon which along the road, there is the most beautiful row of maples that I ever saw and judging from their size, I should say they are more than fifty years old.  If every owner of a farm or village lot had thus early planted a similar row of trees, what a beautiful country it would have made.

When I left Chenango, a large proportion of the farmers had but partially cleared their farms, while many others were just commencing.  Sugar making and "getting out flax" were then two branches of industry not to be neglected in the early Spring, and buying sugar was scarcely thought of by farmers.  If they failed to make sufficient for the use of their families, they were obliged to go without.  Now, at the end of half a century, few farmers have sufficient timber for the use of their farms, still fewer have any to spare. Many of the "sugar bushes" are long since in ashes and scarcely a family thinks of getting along without sugar, or most of the other luxuries, even when they have all to buy.  Now none but the older portion of the people know anything of "getting out flax." and that would be an unprofitable business now that cotton goods, thanks to our protective policy, are so abundant and so unparalleled low in price. Then, almost every dwelling possessed its spinning wheels, for both flax and wool, and most of the clothing, for winter and summer was manufactured by the family, from raw material produced upon each farm.  Few of those wheels, especially the wheel for flax, can now be found in the country, and few persons are there who know how to use them.  And not the least to be admired are the excellent sidewalks which prevail extensively in the villages made of large smooth stones taken from the quarries that abound in many of the towns.

I am so well pleased with the beauty and excellence of the farms and villages, the magnificent buildings, both public and private, the intelligence, friendliness, refinement and hospitality of the people, that I am almost tempted to return and again take up my residence in Chenango.  Respectfully, P.S. Norris

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1`875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 30, 1875

Marriages

PHETTEPLACE - HALE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. David B. Phetteplace to Mrs. Rosetta M. Hale, both of Norwich.

DIBBLE - MORTON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. James Dibble to Miss Emma Morton, both of Norwich.

CHURCH - SHERWOOD:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 21st, by Rev. C.H. Reynolds, Mr. Zenas S Church of Norwich [Chenanog Co. NY] to Miss Edith Sherwood, of Homowack, N.Y. [Sullivan Co. NY]

PRITCHARD - ATWOOD:  At the parsonage in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 25th, by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Willard L. Pritchard of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Atwood, of Pitcher.

IRELAND - GLYNN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 26th, by Rev. J. Clark, Mr. William Ireland of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], to Miss Olive S. Glynn  of the former place.

COATS - NORTON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Harris Coats to Miss Helen Norton, all of Otselic.

HAZEN - FLETCHER:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], Dec. 15th, by Rev. W.W. Curtis, Mr. William K. Hazen of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cora E. Fletcher of Sidney.

WATROUS - BARNET:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st, by Rev. W.W. Gavitt, Mr. John H. Watrous of Winsor, N.Y. [Broome co. NY] to Miss Flora F. Barnet of Greene.

ROSE - FOWLER:  At the residence of the bride's father in Hamptonburgh, Orange Co. [NY], Dec. 22d, by Rev. S.C. Hepburn, Mr. Benjamin Rose, Jr., to Miss Mary E. Fowler, formerly of Coventry, N.Y.

Deaths

COOK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, Anna [Cook] wife of William Cook, aged 43 years.

LORD:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Livonia Lord, widow of David Lord, aged 70 years.

BENNETT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, Mr. Marvin Bennett, aged 75 years.

MAIN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, Mr. Aaron B. Main, aged 75 (?) years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 30, 1875

Marriages

KENYON - GOODRICH:  At East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24, 1875, by W.H. Gunn, Esq., David Kenyon to Mrs. Elizabeth Goodrich, of Norwich.

DOLAN - SMITH:  In Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 23d, by Rev. Geo. P. Turnbul, Mr. Joseph Dolan of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss H.M. Smith, of German [Chenango Co. NY].

MACK - PARKER:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23, 1875, at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Charles W. Mack, of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Edna M. Parker, of Otselic.

Deaths

George Healey, who died at Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] a short time since was a young man of great promise and was well known in this town, having many relatives residing here.

Many hearts were pained to learn of the untimely death of Samuel McDonald who was drowned on Lake Ontario the 30th ult.  For a year or more he was conductor on the gravel and wood train on the DeRuyter Branch and was a genial whole souled fellow.

Wm. Cowen, for a long time a resident of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], died at the house of Leroy Clark on Wednesday evening of last week at the age of 88 years.  He was a veteran of the war of 1812.  He was buried in the cemetery at Hamilton on Friday.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 29, 1875

Death

SMITH:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Abigail Smith aged 75 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 25, 1875

Marriage

Married:  At the Delaware House, on the evening of the 18th inst. by C.T. Alverson, Esq., Prof. Erwin Malette of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary Fellows of Quaker Street.  They are married, God bless them / Let no questions be asked.

Death

BENNETT:  In Portage Dec. 19th, 1875, Andrew B. Bennett, well known in this vicinity.

Vital Records, Norwich, NY, December 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 23, 1875

Marriages

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

ALLEN - MARSHALL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Ira Day, Mr. Jay D. Allen to Miss Elsona E. Marshall, both of Lincklaen.

BOWEN - LOVEJOY:  At the residence of O.S. Huffman, Esq., in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Mr. Adelbert C. Bowen of Mt. Upton, to Miss Olivia J. Lovejoy of Deposit, Pa.

RICHMOND - ROCKFELLER:  At the home of the bride's father, in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 7th by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Mr. Leroy H. Richmond, to Miss Almira Rockfeller, both of Butternuts, Otsego Co.

WELLS - WILLMARTH:  At the residence of James D. Willmarth in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. D.W. Bigolow, Mr. Herert H. Wells to Miss Emogene H. Willmarth all of Pitcher.

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

HARVEY - PARKER:  At the residence of Delos Hicks in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st, 1875, by Rev. L.H. Robinson, Mr. Franklin Harvey to Miss Adelia D. Parker, both of Pharsalia.

Deaths

PALMER:  In North Norwich, Nov. 14th, Dr. Chauncey Palmer, aged 57 years.

BELL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 27th, Mrs. Pyrtina Bell aged 63 years.

WILCOX:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 14th, Mr. N. Ray Wilcox aged 55 years.

George H. Steele, a rinter, formerly of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and son of George l. Steele formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], died in New york on the 13th inst.

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CURTISS:  In North Greece, Monroe Co. [NY], Dec. 17th, Mr. William H. Curtiss aged 22 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

The announcement of the death of this young man will cause a feeling of sadness in the hearts of many in this community.  His earlier years were passed at White Store, in this town; and upon arriving at the proper age, he entered the office of the Chenango Telegraph, as an apprentice, where he faithfully served his time, and afterwards worked as a journeyman. On the day before Christmas, one year ago, he left for the home of his parents, who had recently removed to Monroe County [NY], for the purpose of spending the holidays with the intention of returning to his work again.  Immediately after reaching home, he was attacked by fever, which prostrated him for months; then an abscess in his hip developed itself, and he was a invalid until his death, which was probably hastened by the opening of the abscess some three weeks since.

Young Curtiss was universally esteemed for his many noble qualities of head and heart, and among his youthful associates he was a general favorite.  His remains, accompanied by his stricken parents, arrived in this village on the Tuesday morning D.L.&W. train, and Alert Hose company, of which deceased was an honored member, turned out and met the remains of their late comrade at the depot, and escorted the funeral procession to the outskirts of the village, towards White Store, where all that was left of poor Will was deposited in the family burial ground, on today afternoon, Peace to his ashes!

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ROSS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st, Mr. Augustus Ross in the 84th year of his age.

Deceased was born in Burrillville, R.I. December 31st, 1791.  In 1797(?) he came with his mother to this County, and settled on the farm called the Gideon Cook farm, in what was known as "Rhode Island Settlement" in the east part of the town of Norwich.  There he remained for three or four years, when, with his mother and step-father (Nathan Aldrich) he moved to the farm now occupied by Christopher Frink, in Norwich, where he made it his home until June 3d, 1819, when he married Miss Lois Slater of Preston, and commenced housekeeping on the farm adjoining the one where he first lived in this County.  Here he resided until the spring of 1835(?). when he removed to Preston upon the farm where his wife's father (Isaac Slater) first settled.  January 6th, 1844, his wife died leaving nine children, the youngest being at that time five years of age.  He still remained on that farm until 1871 when he and five of his children moved upon the farm joining the old one where he died.

Mr. Ross may well be called a self-made man.  Born of poor parents, he struggled with the hardships incident to the early settlement of the country and by patient toil and careful management he became the possessor of hundreds of broad acres on the Preston hills, whose well-kept fields were dotted with some of the best stock ever raised in Chenango County, as those who have attended our County Fairs in years gone by will well remember.  He was a modest, unassuming man, genial in his intercourse with the world, of the strictest integrity in all his dealings and while his labors were blessed with plenty, he did not forget those who were less favored, but was ever ready to help those in affliction and distress.  He lived to see grow up around him manly sons and affectionate daughters, and he goes peacefully to his rest, after a long and well-spent life, mourned by his family and friends, and respected by the entire community.

Deceased was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was in the battle where Gen. Brock was killed.  He was a lifelong Democrat and has filled many offices of trust in his town.  He leaves surviving him nine children:  Mrs. Blin Harris, of this village; William Ross, who resides upon the home farm in Preston; James M. Ross, of this village; Ely Ross, of South Plymouth; Isaac Ross, Almira Ross, Mrs. Lydia Noyes, Lois Ross, and Augustus Ross, Jr.  A half-brother and three half-sisters also survive him; Nathan Aldrich, Greene; Mrs. John Gross, Greene; Mrs. Benjamin Evans, Norwich; Mrs. William Gross, Norwich.

Although his health had been poor for some time, he suffering from a kidney complaint, it was not until within the past two weeks that his symptoms were alarming.  While he endured much pain during his illness, he was evidently conscious to the last and passed away without a struggle.  His funeral will take place on Friday, at 11 o'clock A.M.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, December 23, 1875

Deaths

RAYMOND:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on the 17th inst. of a protracted illness, Miss Emma A. [Raymond] daughter of Daniel L. and Clarrisa Raymond, aged 14 years and 6 months.

Emma's death-veil hath gathered at last, / The chilling seal has stamped her brow. / Her tender heart's mournful dream is past, / The golden chords are severed now.

The spirit of the heavenly throne / Received her with angelic light, / And mercy, on love's wings, hath flown / to guide the soul's mysterious flight.

DAVIS:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9, of consumption, John R. Davis aged 31 years.

In Memory of Mattie Clark

We miss thee, Mattie, every week, / As we gather Sabbath morning / We love that smiling face to greet, / As each their classmates love to meet, / With hurried steps and willing feet, / To the Chruch on Sabbath morning.

We miss thee, Mattie, every day, / At our public hall of learning / Just budding like the rose in May / A transient beauty of a day / A blight has come, She's passed away, / from this class in the hall of learning.

We miss thee, Mattie, every hour, / In the house you've left forever / The mother's cherished lovely flower, / A help in every shadowed hour, / Death, with unrelenting power, / Broke love's tender cord forever.

We will meet thee, Mattie, by-and-by / At your dying last request. / Where we'll hear no mourner's sigh. / No breaking of the tender tie / Where we shall never, never die / But ever be among the blest

Written by Marilla Whitman

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1875

Marriages

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

DAVIS - STEWART:  In Linklean, Dec. 7th, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Darius Davis to Miss Millie T. Stewart, both of Linklean.

Deaths

DEXTER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7, suddenly, of apoplexy, Mrs. Sally Dexter, widow of the late Shelden Dexter, aged 73 years.

VAN VLEET:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, dec. 10th, Mrs. Ann VanVleet, aged 55 years.  Mrs. Ann Van Vleet was the mother of Mr. James Van Vleet of this village and had resided in our midst for many years.  She was an estimable lady and form her occupation was most invaluable in our community.  wherever there was sickness or suffering she was at its side, administering with a gentle, loving hand to it.  How many families in our village will miss her kind offices.

HALL:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday, the 9th inst., Warren Hall, aged 77 years.

Warren Hall died on Wednesday Dec. 8th, after a lingering illness at his residence in this town.  Mr. Hall was one of the pioneers who early settled the County, having located upon the farm on which he died when he first came to this country.  We are not familiar with his early history and hence cannot speak in regard to it.  Within our remembrance, however, Mr. Hall has been one of the strong men of our town.  Possessed of a more than ordinary intellect, he had accumulated a fund of information which never failed him, and which stamped him as one of the few men who amid the toils of farm life, found time to enrich his mind with useful knowledge aside from that pertaining to his avocation.  Socially, Mr. Hall was a favorite, while in his business affairs he was uniformly correct and upright.  Thus, one by one the pillars of the past are crumbling and the young crowd forward to fill their places.  Mr. Hall had reached the extreme age of 77 years.  He was a brother of Mr. C.M. Hall, of this village.

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CLOSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 9th inst., by accident, Rawson Close, aged 53 years.

In another column of today's Telegraph, we give the sad particulars of the awful catastrophe which resulted in the horrid death of Mr. Rawson Close.  From his position in the community, his long residence among us, and his standing socially as well as a businessman, something more is called for from our hands.

Mr. Close was born at Amsterdam, in this State, and went early to Cortland where he learned the Cabinet Maker's trade.  At the conclusion of his apprenticeship, having shortly before attained his majority, he came to this village in company with Mr. Albert Carey and formed a partnership in the furniture business with Mr. David Barber, the firm being Barber & Close.  In a year or two that firm was dissolved and Mr. Close went to Syracuse with the intention of establishing himself in the Piano manufacturing business.  Soon, however, he abandoned that and returned to this village and again embarked in the furniture business with Mr. Cary, and at once entered upon a large and successful business.  In a few years he bought Mr. Careys interest, and up to within a year or two has, with the aid of one of his sons, carried on the business alone, being succeeded about a year since by his son Henry in partnership with Mr. Rathbun.

During his long residence here, Mr. Close has been a good citizen, always ready to take upon himself his full share of the burdens of community, and as his business success increased, this disposition did not dimmish with him.  Whatever he could do to advance the interests of our village he was always ready to do, and his business dealings were characterized by an honesty and integrity which we never heard brought in question.  In his social life he was genial and pleasant, and had strong power of attraction for his associates and friends.  Later in life disease of a nervous nature fastened itself upon him, and under its influence, he was prone to look upon the dark side of the picture, and at times appear downcast.  He was a kind and affectionate father and husband, and leaves surviving him his wife, a daughter of the late Lyman Brooks, who enjoys the respect and sympathy of the entire community in her great affliction.  Three sons and one daughter are bereft by this sad stroke of the advice and counsel of a father, the daughter being of young and tender years, who, as well as the mother, is in feeble health.

The funeral was attended on Saturday afternoon from his late residence, Rev. Mr. Scoville officiating.  The large attendance of our businessmen at the funeral attested the high appreciation in which the deceased was held by them as well as their sympathy with the family in their affliction.

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On Wednesday, Dec. 1st, Mr. Allen Halbert of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], started in the morning for Weaver's Mill, about 1-1/2 miles from home, apparently in good health.  When he arrived at the mill, he did not reply to any question asked him.  After waiting a short time, he started homeward and when near the Cheese Factory, Mr. Colegrove spoke to him asking him if he wanted to buy some pork.  He stopped, dropped him head, but made no reply.  Mr. Colegrove asked other questions, and receiving no answer thought all was not right and he got into the wagon and accompanied him home.  His brother, Dr. Halbert of Cincinnatus, was summoned and it was found that he was suffering from a stroke of paralysis and was failing fast.  His sons in Binghamton were notified and have been at his side to minister to his wants, but he died on the morning of the 8th instant, being int he 69th year of his age.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 16, 1875

Marriages

At the residence of Mr. A. Boyce, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. J.G. Limberger to Miss Susie Boyce, all of this village.

At the residence of Henry Marvin, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 8th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mrs. Adolphus Hubbard to Miss Amelia Baldwin, all of Greene.

Death

The Binghamton Times, of Saturday says"  Fred'k Mead, proprietor of the spring house at Vallonia Springs [Broome Co. NY], was instantly killed by the cars yesterday at 4:40 p.m. at Afton [Chenango Co. NY].  Mead, in company with two men named William Page and Laverne Sanders, attempted to cross the Albany and Susquehanna track with his team, ahead of extra coal train No. 18, Spencer conductor and Spaulding engineer. The engine struck the team and threw Page and Mead upon the track, instantly killing Mead and seriously injuring Page.  Sanders saved himself by jumping from the wagon.  One of the horses was killed the other was uninjured.  Mead lived three miles below Afton, on the opposite side of the river.  Mr. Mead formerly lived in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] and married a daughter of Thomas W Harrington.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 18, 1875

Marriages

SOULE - BRESEE:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Edwin E. Soule of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Eva M. Bresee of this place.

MAIN - WHITMORE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst. by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Edwin R. Mian and Miss Nora Whitmore, both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

FOOTE - WESTCOTT:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. Dr. G.L. Burrows of Oswego, Mr. Jay Foote ad Miss Ida F. Westcott of th is place.

Wednesday morning, the 15th inst., Mr. J. Foote led to the altar Miss Ida F. the accomplished daughter of Mr. Eli Westcott of this town.  The occasion was one of unusual brilliancy.  Rev. Dr. J.L. Burrows of Oswego officiated, and a choice circle participated in the festivities.  A large number of gifts were presented the bride by her numerous friends as testimonials of their regard and admiration; among them were a beautiful set of furs, an elegant chamber set and a variety in gold and silver, both useful and ornamental.  Mr. F. and his bride took their departure immediately after the ceremony for New York city and New Jersey, on a bridal tour, and will be absent during the holidays.

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Crystal Wedding:  One of those happy events known as Crystal Weddings transpired at the residence of Mr. William Skinner, on the 7th inst.  Over sixty guests assembled, some of them from Delaware and onondaga Counties, to pay their respects to Mr. Skinner and wife, Alvira C., who were united in marriage fifteen years ago, and congratulate them on their journey.  Many of them were acquaintances from youth, and liberal presents of silver and glass were left with Mr. and Mrs. Skinner as a seal of continued friendship.  The reception was in every way characteristic of the freedom and generosity of the host and hostess, The table being spread with every procurable luxury, gotten up in the most tempting style of epicurean art, and thoroughly enjoyed by the participants.  The following poem contributed by one of the guests was no slight addition to the enjoyment of the occasion:

There was a house standing on a knoll, / Where William often took a stroll; / He was bound not to get beat, / So he would often stay a week; He took her tiny white hand so true, / And thought to himself that would do. / Fifteen years ago, there is those that can remember, / That Bill and Tent were married on the fifth of December / 

For she could wash and do the mopping, / And, if necessary, do a little chopping; / And she is a good hand at baking and mending.

So Bill has invited his friends to his crystal wedding.  / There is his nephews and his nieces, / They are bound to tear everything to pieces; / They are bound to have a good time, / And make everything come in a rhyme.

We have all eat our fill of oysters and cakes, / Which any good judge would say are well baked; / So, Good-bye ladies, good-bye, gents, / We are all glad that we came down to Tent's. / Poetry, you know is not raised like corn, / So you can't expect much from a greenhorn.  S.B.A.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 18, 1875

Marriage

OLENDORF - SMITH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 4th, 1875, by Rev D.C. Haynes, Mr. James H. Olendorf and Miss Bertha F. Smtih, both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

On Tuesday morning, about daylight, Mr. Martin Olds, in company with Del. Woods and Chauncey Wilsey, left town for the purpose of chopping wood about two miles distant.  About 11 o'clock, by some means, Mr. Olds, while chopping, let his axe slip and striking the instep of his foot cut a deep gash and severed the main artery. The other men not knowing what to do, and instead of sending immediately for physician, they put him on a wagon and conveyed him to the house of John Shaver, about a mile distant, and then sent for Dr. Meacham.  During his ride in the wagon so much blood escaped form the wound that he died a short time after entering the house and before a physician could arrive.  His remains were conveyed to his home in this village on the evening of the same day.  He leaves a wife and one child.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1875

Marriages

HAIGHT - SALSMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 8th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. John A. Haight to Mrs. Eliza E. Salsman, all of Norwich.

BRONSON - FOOTE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 8th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. LaFayette Bronson to Miss Lucinda A. Foote, both of North Brookfield, Madison Co. [NY].

COY - GATES:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 8th, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. Henry F. Coy to Miss Adelia H. Gates, all of Pharsalia.

KENNIER - CLINE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. Andrew J. Kennier to Miss Matilda Cline both of Smithville.

Deaths

CLOSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday evening, Dec. 9th, Mr. Rawson Close, aged 53 years.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 9th, Mr. Watson W. Rogers, aged 28 years.

VAN VLEET:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 10th, of paralysis, Mrs. Ann Van Vleet, aged 55 years.

"Farewell!  A little time, and we / Who knew thee well, and joyed thee here, / One after one shall follow thee / As pilgrims through the gate of fear, / Which opens on eternity."

HALL:  In this town, Dec. 9th, Mr. Warren Hall, aged 77 years.

Mr. Hall was born in Stonington, Conn., March 14th, 1796.  In the fall of 1808, he moved to Pharsalia, in this county, about two miles east of the Centre Road, where he resided three years. At that time the nearest neighbor lived three miles distant.  He removed to the farm in Norwich, east of the village, in 1811, and for the period of sixty-four years, until his death, he remained upon the place.  He was an honest man, respected by the community in which he has passed the most of his life, and his death is mourned by many relatives and friends.

Frederick L. Mead, proprietor of the Vallonia Springs Hotel [Broome Co. NY], was instantly killed by the cars, at Afton [Chenango Co. NY], on Friday afternoon of last week.  He, with William Page and Andrew L. Sanders, all of Vallonia Spings in the town of Colesville, Broome County [NY], was crossing the railroad track with a team and a light spring wagon belonging ot Mr. Page when they were struck by an extra coal train.  Mead was instantly killed, his head being badly crushed.  Page was seriously injured.  Sanders escaped by being thrown from the wagon, and one of the horses was killed.  Coroner Hand held an inquest on Monday and the verdict of the jury censures Mr. Page for culpable carelessness in driving towards the railroad crossing, while the train was approaching.

William K. Race keeper of the Race Place Hotel, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], was found dead in his bed about nine o'clock Sunday evening.  He had been upon the street until after eight o'clock. when he returned home, and feeling unwell, lay down.  He had been in poor health for several years.  We believe Mr.  Race was a son of the late William Race, who resided some four miles up the river.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 16, 1875

Terrible Casualty! Rawson Close Burned to Death!

Between five and six o'clock on Thursday evening last, an alarm of fire was given, when the firemen with their apparatus proceeded to the point indicated, on East Street.  It proved to be the barn of Rawson Close, which was enveloped in Flames before the arrival of the firemen.  Deluge hand engine was placed at the well on the premises and did good execution towards extinguishing the fire, while the steamer was located at the canal bridge and soon sent a powerful stream upon the burning building.

When it was stated that Mr. Close was undoubtedly in the barn, he having but a few moments before entered the building with a lantern for the purpose of putting out his horse which he had been driving, the large assemblage present were thrilled with horror, and the efforts of all were redoubled to extinguish the flames, and if possible rescue the remains of the unfortunate man from the ruins.

From the roof of the carriage house on the west side of the barn, some of the firemen saw lying upon the hay on the second floor of the barn, what was believed to be the remains.  At that time the inside of the building was one sheet of flames.  Ed Greenman, foreman of Alert Hose Company, procured a hook, and drew the charred remains from the building, when they were taken in charge by Albert Cary, undertaker, who at once conveyed them to his rooms, where they were properly cared for.

On Friday, Coroner Hand called an inquest at Mr. Cary's rooms, on East Street, and the following gentlemen composed the jury:  Nathan P. Wheeler, George A. Wilson, Edwin Smith, Milton Wicks, Frank Buell, Joseph Morse.....the verdict of the jury was that "Rawson Close came to his death casually, accidentally, and by misfortune, and not otherwise."

From the evidence given, and the circumstances attending this most heart-rendering calamity, there can be no doubt that the verdict of the coroner's jury is correct, that it was the result of an accident.  While there are several theories as to how this accident occurred, which will probably forever remain a mystery, the most rational view of the case is, that Mr. Close went into the hayloft, with a lantern, for the purpose of feeding his horse, and that the lantern came apart, setting fire to the hay and straw, in attempting to extinguish which he was suffocated, and was past help before it could possibly have reached him.  Another theory is, that he was taken with a fit, he having on one or more previous occasions been thus attacked, and that he fell helpless among the combustible material around him, which was fired by the lantern breaking or separating.

Nothing within our recollection has caused such a gloom in this community as the shocking death of Mr. Close, who was one of our most respected citizens, and whose untimely and tragic death comes close home to a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  Deceased was a native of Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., [NY] which place he left at an early age and served an apprenticeship in the cabinet making business in Cortland, from which place he came to Norwich, nearly twenty-eight years since, and with D.N. Barber, also of Cortland, established himself in the furniture trade, which, with but slight intermission, owing to ill health, he had successfully continued until his death.  His close attention to business and his uprightness and integrity in all his dealings were rewarded by a competency.

Deceased leaves surviving him, an invalid widow and daughter with three sons.  The sympathies of the community go out to the afflicted family, in this their hour of terrible bereavement.

Funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Saturday afternoon last and were conducted by Rev. S. Scoville.  A large number of our citizens were in attendance, as were also two brothers of the deceased, one from Amsterdam, and one from Schenectady.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 15, 1875

Marriages

KINCH - BURKETT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. Horton E. Kinch of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Matilda Burkett of Oxford.

Variety Wedding:  Mr. and Mrs. Wheaton J. Race celebrated the tenth anniversary of their wedding at their residence, in the south part of this town, on the afternoon and evening of Dec. 4th.  A bountiful supper was served, to which ample justice was done by the company, which consisted of upwards of eighty invited guests, friends and relatives of the family.  It is unnecessary to say that a very pleasant time was the result.  We regret however to record the unfortunate, yet we hope it will prove brief, illness of Mrs. Race at the time, but feel assured that when she comes to take a peep into her parlor, literally filled with presents both useful and ornamental, which speak better than words of the kind regards of true friends, it will "do good like a medicine."  Prosperity to the happy pair, and may they live to see many happy returns of their wedding anniversary.

Death

Mr. John Griggs, well known throughout the Chenango Valley, died suddenly at the Park House in this village [Hamilton, Madison Co. NY], Wednesday morning with hemorrhage of the lungs.  He retired Tuesday night in his usual health but when he came downstairs in the morning he was bleeding at the lungs and was very weak.  He was found lying at the foot of the stairs in a helpless condition and before medical aid could reach him, he was dead.  He had been bleeding in his room, and the hallway and stairs were covered with blood.  Mr. Griggs had been a resident of Hamilton for about 35 years.  His wife died a number of years ago and is buried at Columbus, Chenango County [NY], where his two daughters reside.  Hamilton Vol.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1875

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 2, 1875

Death

One of the passengrs on board the ill-fated steamer Pacific, which was lost a few days ago between Victoria and San Francisco, with all on board, was Mr. J.D. Cowles, of Greene, Chenango Co., N.Y.  Only those who in their schoolboy days have had a companion they loved as a bother can imagine our feelings when we learned the startling intelligence.  "Dallie" was one of those with whom we formed a strong attachment in our boyish days, and although years have passed since last we met, that attachment was never weakened.  His untimely end has cast a gloom over us; it calls up the boyish face and laughing eye, the last impression he left on our mind.  Ah well, such is life. Who knows which of us will be called next.  New London (Wis.) Times.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 2, 1875

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's parents in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 20th, by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr Andrew J. Kanier to Miss Matilda Cline, both of Smithville.

Deaths

In Texas Valley [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 25th, Frankie [Borden], youngest son of George W. and Ann Eliza Borden aged 1 year 9 months and 15 days.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mr. Edwin F. Chamberlain, aged 79 years.

In German [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. Ocelia [Bolt] wife of Merrick Bolt, aged 29 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 11, 1875

Marriage

BLANDING - RHODES:  At the residence of the bride's father in Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 8th inst., by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Lucian Blanding, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Alice M. Rhodes, of Earlville.

A brilliant wedding occurred in Earlville on the 8th inst.  Mr. Lucien Blanding of this town was united by the "golden bonds" to Miss Alice M. Rhodes of the former place.  The Rev. G.R. Burnside officiated.  The invited guests who assembled to witness the ceremony and extend their congratulations speak in the highest terms of admiration of the appearance of the bride, the bearing of the bridegroom and the courteous and luxurious reception given them.  Many and various were the elegant tokens of affectionate esteem showered upon the bride.  A magnificent Steinway piano, valued at $600, was presented by Mr. Isaac Andrews; a splendid set of mink furs was presented by Mrs. French, an elegant gold watch and chain was presented by the bridegroom, and a large variety of silver articles were presented by other friends of the bride, all of which were rich devices emblematic of the estimation in which she is held by those who know her best.  The festivities were enjoyable in every respect, the whole affair being most auspicious of a pleasant voyage on the matrimonial seas.

Death

REXFORD:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. Allen Rexford, aged 84 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 11, 1875

Marriage

Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY]:  Married on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the Delaware House in this place by C.T. Alverson, Esq., John N. Dunlay to Hannah Shearn, both of this place.

Deaths

Sidney Plains (Delaware Co. NY]:  We lament the loss of one more of our old citizens.  Last Friday morning Deacon W.A. Hutchinson breathed his last.  He leaves a great many friends to mourn his loss.  His remains were taken to Columbia County for burial.

On the 14th ult. at midnight, Joseph W. Freiot, M.D., a venerable citizen of this place, suddenly departed this life on the 74th anniversary of his birth.

Dr. Freiot was born in Pittstown, Rensselaer County, N.Y., Nov. 14th, A.D. 1801, and died at his home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, 1875, his mortal days consequently numbering more than the three score and ten years which the Psalmist mentions as the limit beyond which but few men pass.

Dr. Freiot studied medicine and graduated under the distinguished Dr. Valentine Mott, of New York city.  He entered upon his professional career in New Orleans, and afterwards established himself in the practice of his profession in the city of Troy, N.Y., where he remained until he removed to Bainbridge. At Bainbridge, agriculture chiefly engaged his attention.

Dr. Freiot outlived six of his children, and died leaving a widow, a son and daughter, and several grandchildren to mourn his loss.

During the latter years of his life his mental powers were impaired by disease, but his affections remained as strong and active as ever.

In the year A.D. 1859 Dr. Freiot received the Rite of Confirmation at the hands of Bishop DeLancey, and became a communicant of St. Peter's parish, Bainbridge, and on the 16th day of last month, by the present rector of that parish, and in the presence of his brethren and neighbors, his mortal remains were committed to the earth in St. Peter's Church cemetery, in the hope of a coming resurrection unto eternal life. 

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, December 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 9, 1875

Marriages

BARD - THORNTON:  At the residence of the bride's father Nov. 30th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. William F. Bard to Miss Mazada O. Thornton, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

KINCH - BECKETT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. Horton E. Kinch of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Matilda Beckett, of Oxford.

SMITH - VAN VALKENBURGH:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 22d, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. Alvah Hunt Smith to Miss Maria Van Valkenburgh, all of Greene.

RICH - MONCRIEF:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 15th, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. Lewis N. Rich of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Libbie J. Moncrief, of Greene.

QUAIL - CHAPMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, by Rev. H.S. Jones, Mr. Thomas J. Quail of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Libbie A. Chapman of Sherburne.

BRYANT - WESTCOTT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, by Rev. James Chambers Mr. Charles L. Bryant to Miss Libbie M. Westcott all of Sherburne.

CALVERT - JOHNSON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21st, by Rev. J.M. Allen, Mr. Lovett Calvert to Miss Ida Johnson, all of Otselic.

BEARDSLEY - SMITH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. A. Crocker, Mr. Cory G Beardsley to Miss Izie Smith both of Coventry.

POPE - FORRESTER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 24th, by Rev. J.M. Langworthy, Mr. S.V. Pope of Columbus, to Miss Ellen Forrester, of Watkins, N.Y. [Schuyler Co.].

BEECHER - WOOD:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. norman A. Beecher to Miss Celia A. Wood.

Deaths

AMES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mr. Orrin S. Ames, aged 61 years.

CLARK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d, Martha W. [Clark] daughter of Abram Clark, aged 14 years.

HAYWARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 5th, infant child of Sidney D. Hayward.

COLE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26th, Miss DeEtte Cole, aged 22 years.

WELCH:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, Mr. Martin Welch, aged 67 years.

KNIGHT:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 5th, Mrs. Lucina Knight aged 67 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

LEWIS:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Mrs. Polly Lewis, aged 81 years.

LANDERS:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Helen [Landers], eldest daughter of George Landers, aged 18 years.

PARKER:  In Sterling, Ill. Nov. 18th, Mr. Erstus T. Parker, aged 56 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

HALBERT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Dec. 7th, L.A. Halbert Esq., aged 68 years.

BROWN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 3d of apoplexy, Mr. George W. Brown, aged 65 years.

The deceased was born in Stonington, Conn. in 1800, and while yet a lad removed with his father to Pharsalia, where he has always lived until his death.  As the country was comparatively new when he came to Pharsalia, in his earlier years he had but few of the comforts and none of the luxuries of life.  He was married early in life, and by hard toil, patient industry and good economy, secured to himself and family a large and well cultivated farm, and a comfortable and pleasant home.  By his death, the community has lost an upright and esteemed citizen, his family a kind and loving husband, and an indulgent and affectionate father.  In the bosom of his family, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, he calmly breathed his last, and his freed spirit passed to the "Bright Forever," to meet the "dear departed gone before."

It is ascertained that the schooner J.G. Jenkins foundered in the gale on Monday of last week, above Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], and that all on board were lost. Samuel MacDonald, second mate on the vessel, was for some time a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], a railroad employee, and was well known to many of our citizens.

A telegram received last week informed Charles E. Hubbard, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] of the loss of his brother-in-law, John M. Darrah, who was wrecked on the vessel Minnie Williams on Lake Michigan.  Darrah formerly resided in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], and was employed in Dibble's tannery.

A shocking crime was perpetrated at Rutland, Jefferson County, six miles from Watertown, on Tuesday of last week.  Sarah Conklin, aged fourteen years, while returning from school through a piece of woods, was murdered.  When the body was found it was supposed the girl had received a fall which caused her death. An officer visited the spot and found indications that the girl had bene murdered and there is strong evidence against a boy aged sixteen years named Ruttan, who lived near the scene of the murder.  It is believed that he attempted to ravish the girl, and failing in that, killed her with a small hammer.  He was tracked to and from the spot and the hammer was found, which fits the indentation of the girl's forehead.  Ruttan has been arrested.  The murdered girl was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Goodale of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and a sister of their adopted daughter Jennie, who resides with them.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 2, 1875

Death

On Wednesday morning, Nov. 17, John T. [Lyon], son of G.B. Lyon, of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], went to school well and happy.  At noon he, with other schoolboys, went to Dales' barn where a man was thrashing by hand.  While the boys were at play in the straw, the man was pitching it to one end of the floor, and accidentally struck John just under the eye with one of the tines, which, passing up through the eye, penetrated the brain, causing death in about two hours.  He was a bright active boy, aged 5 years, 8 months and 17 days.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 9, 1875

Marriage

CRIPPEN - EPP:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], at the Central Hotel, Dec. 7, 1875, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. J.M. Crippen and Miss Mary Epp, both of Rockwell's Mills, Chenango County [NY].

STEELE - BROWN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 7th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Edger A. Steele to Miss Alice C. Brown, only daughter of E.L. Brown, Esq., all of Norwich.

Our "noose" column announces the marriage on Tuesday, of Mr. Edgar A. Steele and Miss Alice C., only daughter of E.L. Brown, Esq., of this village.  Mr. Steele in one of "ye typos" of the Union office and the Telegraph rejoices with him in his alliance with a young lady of such fine attributes.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 1, 1875

Death

HUNT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, Mr. Charles L. Hunt, aged 58 years.

News Item

At the late session of the Grand jury an indictment was found against Albert Willcox, of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] of manslaughter in the 2d degree.  It is claimed that he caused the death of an old man, William Wales, by beating him during a quarrel.  He was bailed, the amount being $1500.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 8, 1875

Marriage

PENNEY - LEETE:  In East River, Conn., Nov. 24th, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. E. Edwin Hall, assisted by the Rev. Jas. A. Gallup, Robert LeRoy Penney, of Newark, N.J., to Mollie E. Leete.

Death

A telegram was received here Monday announcing the death in Ohio of George Beardsley a native of this village.  His death must have been quite sudden, as no notice of his illness had been received.  He resided in Cattaraugus County, N.Y.  The funeral will be held in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], the remains reaching here this (Tuesday) evening.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November/December 1875

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 20, 1875

Deaths

Mrs. J. Brabazon, wife of Charles Brabazon, died on the 13th inst., aged 66 years.  The deceased had been a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for several years and was much respected by those who knew her.  She celebrated her golden wedding only two months ago.  Her remains were taken to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

Wilkin's Settlement [Chenango Co. NY]:  Gone, yes gone.  Another one has passed over the dark river to the other sphere.  Another vacant chair.  Another family circle broken.  Alton Doolittle, a young man of twenty years, whose life promised to be one of goodness, purity and usefulness, has been called home, there to enjoy we hope and trust, a higher and a nobler life.  Again, are we reminded of the uncertainty of life, in the departure of this one, whose absence in the home circle will be severely felt.  He was a student in the Bainbridge Academy, and had secured a school for the winter, when the Master summoned him to a nobler school on high.  The funeral took place on Sunday last after which the remains were taken to Oxford for burial, and sad to relate, while journeying thither, Mrs. Doolittle, together with her daughter were precipitated backwards form the wagon in which they were riding to the ground beneath, injuring Mrs. Doolittle to a considerable extent and fracturing the collar bone of her daughter. The afflicted family have our warmest sympathies and may they be comforted by the blessed assurance that "For our light afflictions which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory," that "God's ways are not our ways," nor "His thoughts our thoughts" and that "He doeth all things well," and may God in His mercy eventually gather us all home, one unbroken family, there to praise him forever more.

News Item

Thomas Newton of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], celebrated his 88th birthday with his son in Afton, on Friday, the 12th inst.  For a man of his age, he is enjoying very good health and strength, expressing himself as feeling well.  In company with other invited guests, we enjoyed the privilege of meeting his only surviving children, which is but two out of a family of eight children - one of this place, the other now lives in Otsego County [NY].  There were also three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren present.  All seemed to enjoy the occasion much, hoping he may be permitted to enjoy many such meetings in the future.  He is still living on the same farm that his parents carried him on when an infant of five or six months of age, thus spending over 82 years on the same farm.  And in no year has he missed voting since his age would permit him to vote, until the past year.  Last spring, he regretted very much that he could not have voted as he says his vote would have elected one of his friends, his absence leaving a tie.  This fall he, by some mishap, got hurt the day previous to election, so he was not able to attend, making one less Republican vote, as you can always tell how he will vote when he is able to be at election.  He was never found among the number called "doubtful."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 27, 1875

Death

Died on Saturday, Nov. 20th, 1875, Adaliza [Scott], wife of Treat M. Scott.   Mrs. Scott was born Sept. 6th, 1827, in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], and here she died.  In 1849 she was married and has been a faithful wife and fond mother.  She has long been an invalid, denied the privileges of mingling in society.  On this account she passed a retired life, but a patient one.  Home was her province and here her good qualities were known.  In early life she professed her faith in the Savior of sinners, united with the Presbyterian church of this place, and we trust, with her faith resting in that Saviour she departed from this world of sin and of sorrow.  The silver cord is loosed, the golden band is broken, and her spirit has gone to God who gave it.  We trust to hear him say to her, "Enter thou into thy rest."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 4, 1875

Marriage

MAYHEW - CLAPP:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 30, 1875, at the M.E. parsonage, by the Rev T.P. Halsted, Mr. James Erwin Mayhew to Miss Hattie M. Clapp both of Afton, N.Y.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 2, 1875

Marriages

GRAHAM - BOWEN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, Nov. 24th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. William Graham to Miss Alice G. Bowen, all of Norwich.

GROSS - WILLCOX:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, by Rev. HV. Talbot, Mr. Fitch B. Gross to Miss Maria A. Willcox.

Deaths

FORD:  At the Insane Asylum in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 29th, Mr. Norman Ford, aged 68 years, formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

PERSONS:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, Mrs. Polly Persons, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 years.

BAKER:  In New York City, Nov. 25th of scarlet fever, Mabel [Baker], aged 4 years, 8 months and 22 days; and Nov. 26th, of scarlet fever, Clarence M. [Baker] aged 3 years and 1 month, children of Dr. C.M. and Harriet A. Baker, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. They were buried in one grave.

SMITH:  In Kirksville, Mo., Nov. 14th, Grove [Smith] son of Homer and Nettie Smith, formerly of North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], aged 6 years and 11 months.

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SHOLES:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 25th, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Andrew J. Sholes, aged forty-two years, 11 months and 15 days.

Mr. Sholes was a man of great integrity.  He was noted as an honest, upright man, a kind and good neighbor, always ready and willing to help those in want of help.  He was a good man in sickness and death, never afraid of doing too much, and the poor always found him to be their friend.  He was a good brother and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two children and a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his death, but their loss is his eternal gain Every one that knew him loved him and those who knew him best loved him most.

Death loves a shining mark, you know / And Andrew was the one to go; / And when death's summons shall to us be given / We hope to meet and dwell with him in Heaven.   H.E.K.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1875

Marriage

CLINTON - POPE:  At the residence of Charles Willimas in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21, by Rev. E.B. Bassett, Mr. William J. Clinton and Miss Mary E. Pope, both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

John P. Hall Dead

We learn that John P. Hall, died at the Auburn Asylum [Cayuga Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, and that his remains were taken to Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment on Monday.

Mr. Hall has become notorious from his killing Mrs. Sarah Fitch, at Guilford Centre, last Christmas day, and from the subsequent legal proceedings had upon the case.  Immediately after the murder he was brought to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and confined in jail.  Soon after he was indicted by the Grand Jury and the question of his sanity was at once raised by his counsel.  A commission was appointed by the Court and after an exhaustive examination during which a large amount of evidence was taken upon both sides, it was decided that Mr. Hall was insane at the time of the commission of the murder and had been for a long time previous and was at that time of an unsound mind.  He was at once sent by the Court to the Auburn Asylum where he rapidly sank until death came to his relief as stated.

Thus upon the record of the court and now upon the final record of this life Mr. Hall stands, so far as any realizing sense of crime is concerned, acquitted.  Charity, as well as his condition at the Asylum, and his rapid sinking with his mental disease should prompt us all to accept that verdict as final and by reason of it, the taint that seemed to attach to others through the unfortunate act committed under the influence of a delirium by the husband and father should be entirely removed and so far as possible buried in oblivion.  

Mr. Hall in his younger days was a polished gentleman of no mean scholarly attainments and his society was sought and enjoyed by all.  His polite attention to the wants of his associates, and his dignified bearing and other attributes, commended themselves to everybody and made his a universal favorite.  When, however, disease marked him for its own and preyed not only upon the body but upon the mind, he was a changed man, and because under these circumstances his society was not so much sought and for other reasons, he became melancholy, petulant, and morose, and continual brooding over his supposed misfortunes until they brought greater ones upon him, and finally he has passed from the earthly tribunal to one where judgment is unerring and whose verdict is final.

In all their misfortunes his family have shared in the sympathies of the entire community.  His age was about sixty-five.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 24, 1875

Deaths

BARTLE:  In Albany [Albany Co. NY], Nov. 19th, 1875, Charles A. Bartle, aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].  The funeral will take place from St. Paul's Church, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Charles A. Bartle, son of Levi Bartle, formerly of this village, died in Albany on Friday last.  His disease was brain fever.  He was a young man of much promise and during his residence here won the confidence and respect of a large number of friends by his frank and pleasing ways, and his untimely death is deeply regretted. The remains reached this village Monday evening, funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Church, today (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock, P.M.

CUMMINGS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, Mrs. Abigail Cummings, daughter of the late Daniel and Olive Brooks, and widow of the late A.W. Cummings, aged 70 years.

A thoroughly good and beloved woman, such an one as Solomon portrayed, discharging faithfully every duty involved in the varied relations of daughter, wife, mother, sister and neighbor, bearing calmly and patiently her long wearisome illness, she leaves to her only child, the daughter, now doubly bereft, the prices legacy, a spotless example, and to relatives and friends scattered far and wide, the memory of one worthy of all the love so freely given her.  Funeral services were held at the Universalist Church at East Smithville on Saturday, the officiating clergyman being Rev. D. Ballou of Utica.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 18, 1875

Death

At West Colesville [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. Samuel Butler, aged 43 years and 3 months.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 25, 1875

Marriages

In Zion Church, Nov. 17th, by the Rector, Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Abram Farr of Tioga, Penn., to Miss Jennie L. Terwilliger of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

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A Golden Anniversary:  On Saturday, the 20th inst., the children and relatives of Mr. John Gross and estimable wife, Elizabeth assembled at his residence to remind the aged father and mother that fifty years has passed since they gave to each other heart and hand. By reason of the poor health of Mr. Gross, the invitations were limited to relatives and thus, scores of people who dearly love the happy old pair were kept away.  Of course, the minister and his wife must be present to see that all things were done "decently and in order," and he reports that, all together, it was one of the most enjoyable occasions that he ever experienced.  What a dinner, what unmeasured hospitality (a peculiarity of the family), what kind words, what love from the children to their good old parents. After dinner, at the suggestion of the father, a line was formed, commencing with himself and wife, and ending with the youngest child and when Mr. Nathan Aldrich, brother of Mrs. Gross and a partner in the estate, saw the long line of children and children's children, he saw what he had lost by not having taken a wife 50 years ago.  Oh, that every bachelor might be similarly impressed.

An address was given by the Pastor present; prayer was offered while all bowed humbly together, and then all joined in singing "Shall We Gather at the River."  Presents were given by the children and friends, among which we noticed gold spectacles, gold chains, fine vases, a gold lined goblet, and in the evening a fine chandelier was presented, the gift of the children.  Mr. and Mrs. Gross have been blessed with 14 children and eleven were present at the anniversary.  Among the older guests we noticed old Mr. Augustus Ross of Norwich, N.Y., now in his 84th years.  J.H. Sage

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday evening, Nov. 21st, Louise B. [Rose] wife of Dea. A.G. Rose aged 64 years.  Thus, a true and devoted Christian, wife, mother and friend has gently and peacefully passed to her bright home above.

At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 9th, Miss Caroline Rogers in the 53d year of her age.

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 13th, Mr. John B. Seymour in the 65th year of his age.

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 3d, Ann Elizabeth [Patterson], wife of Joseph B. Patterson and daughter of Harvey Squire, aged 48 years.

In Maryland, Otsego Co. NY, Nov. 17th, Mr. Charles Morris [Barnett], son of -?- and Calista Barnett, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 23 years and 11 months.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 27, 1875

Marriage

BRIGGS - ATWOOD:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Riley K. Briggs of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Luetta Atwood of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]:  A very pleasant, if not brilliant, wedding took place at St. Andrews Church in this village on Wednesday evening last. The parties were Prof. I.P. Bishop of the Academy and Miss Julia Allen - Gazette

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, November 18, 1875

Death

Mrs. Eliza Bartlett, daughter of A.N. Pritchard and wife of Geo. Bartlett, died the 2nd inst.  The deceased was one who will be greatly missed.  Possessed of a quiet spirit although a great sufferer, yet nothing could move her from the even tenor of her way, which was onward and upward to the home she has at last reached. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church on Thursday the 4th inst. and a large circle of relations and friends were in attendance. Rev. Fox from Smyrna preached a comforting and stirring sermon.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, November 27, 1875

Marriages

BAKER - ALDRICH:  At the residence of William H...., Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. James Baker of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amanda Aldrich of Plymouth.

PROSSOR - MAXON:  At the Methodist Parsonage in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Irvin J. Prossor of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Attie? E. Maxon of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1875

Marriages

ELDREDGE - COLE:  At the home of the bride, on Wednesday, Nov. 17th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Enos Eldgrege to Miss Fannie M. Cole, daughter of Samuel Cole, Esq., all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

DIMMICK  - PETERS:  At the M.E. Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, Nov. 21st by Rev. W. J. Judd, Mr. Oliver Dimmick to Mrs. Selina D. Peters all of Norwich.

WARNER - LUDINGTON:  At the Baptist Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Thomas R. Warner to Miss Ida E. Ludington, all of Norwich.

CHURCH - GARDNER:  At the bride's residence in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21st by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Herman M. Chruch to Miss Ervie E. Gardner.

SHEPARDSON - CUTLER:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], Nov. 7th, by Rev. S.M. Frak Mr. A. Coleson Shepardson of Poolville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Mary Cutler of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

VAN TASSELL - INGRAHAM:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 26th, by Rev. F.W. Miller, Mr. William H. Van Tassell of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Ingraham of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

LOWE - STANTON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Charles A. Lowe of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie A. Stanton, of Smyrna.

SHERWOOD - LEET:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], nov. 17th, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Sherwood of Lakeport [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Emma Leet, of Smyrna.

ARNOLD - PALMER:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 3d? by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. Frank Arnold of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Julia Palmer, of the former place.

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A large and enthusiastic gathering assembled at the home of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Clarissa Skinner, on Wednesday of last week, to celebrate with them the fortieth anniversary of their wedding day.  It was in all respects a delightful occasion. 

Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were married in the town of Scott, Cortland County [NY], where Mrs. Skinner was born and brought up. Rev. A. Sutton, a Methodist clergyman, officiated on the occasion. They at once came to this County, and settled where they now live, and where they have remained all through these forty years.

This was the same place where Mr. Skinner was born, and where his father settled when this part of the country was almost an unbroken wilderness. They were poor when they began the world together, but by industry, economy, perseverance and strict integrity, they have secured for themselves a good home, and are today in easy and comfortable circumstances. They have been blest with three children, only one of whom - Mr. Isaac Skinner - is now living.  He resides near the old homestead and was present with his family at this anniversary, to contribute to the happiness of his parents and all who were there.

Mrs. Skinner's maiden name was Brown, being connected with the large family of that name, of which our honored Sheriff is one.  The consequence was that nearly two-thirds of all that were present were browns, and hence everything was "done up brown", that is, was done well.

Mr. Skinner belongs to a family of eight brothers, all of whom have died excepting one, who is living in Ohio, aged eighty.  He has but few relatives living in this part of the country, and of them there were present on this occasion only one nephew, two nieces and the widows of two of his brothers.

Some two hundred guests were invited, but in consequence of the severe storm that prevailed, all did not attend, but there were by actual count one hundred and twenty-six present.  Among them were the following:  Ten persons who were at the original wedding, forty years ago:  Mrs. Betsy Brown, aged eighty-one, the mother of Mrs. Skinner, a cheerful and happy old lady; Cyrus R. brown, Eleazer A. Brown, Marquis D. Brown, William W. Brown, and Mrs. Ralph Randall.  Also, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Potter from Cortland County.

This was called a "Variety Wedding," and hence a great variety of useful and ornamental articles were brought in by the guests, and presented to the bride and groom, in token of friendship and love. The total value of these presents amounted to nearly or quite $100.  In regard to the dinner, I need only say it was served in the best style, and in great abundance.  "We did all eat and were filled." and there was enough left for as many more.

Though Mr. and Mrs. Skinner have always worked hard, they are well preserved, and the prospect is they may live yet for many years, to be a blessing to each other, and their many friends, and the world at large. That this may be the case, is the earnest wish and prayer of all who shared their hospitality last Wednesday.

Persons of all ages were there, from the infant of a few months to the aged one of eighty.  There were many young people present, who doubtless wished they might soon lay the foundation for a variety wedding to come off forty years from now.  We hope their wishes may be realized.  W.J. Judd

Deaths

HADLOCK:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, Mr. Hosea Hadlock aged 88 years.

Hosea Hadlock died at his residence in this town on the 17th inst., aged 88 years.  He was born in Connecticut, September 28th, 1787, and when young moved with his parents to Vermont. At the age of seventeen he came to this town, where he has resided up to the time of his death.  He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was at Sackett's Harbor and other points.  His father, Thomas Hadlock, was a soldier of the Revolution, and his grandfather was a soldier in the old French war and lost his eyesight by drinking poisoned water.  Deceased was a good citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.  His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Crosby, of Syracuse.

BRABAZON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th Julia M. [Brabazon] wife of Charles J. Brabazon, aged 65 years and 11 months.

Mrs. Charles Brabazon for many years a respected resident of our town died on the 18th, after a lingering illness, aged some 65 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Brabazon and family came into our midst from Oxford where they had years previously resided, upon their coming to this county from their native home in Ireland, near Dublin. They were a very intelligent and pleasant family and in this sad bereavement receive the sympathy of our community.

CUMMINGS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Abigail Cummings, widow of the late A.W. cummings, aged 70 years.

HUNT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, Mr. Charles Hunt.

ROCKWELL:  At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 21st, Mr. Chapman Rockwell, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], aged 89 years.

CUNNINGHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Minnie [Cunningham] only daughter of George W. and Adelia Cunningham, aged 16 years and 23 days.

PARSONS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Maria Parsons aged 68 years.

CORNING:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Martha A. [Corning], wife of Charles Corning, aged 48 years.

BARTRAM:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, Mrs. Harriet Bartram, aged 78 years.

FREIOT:  Suddenly, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, Mr. Joseph W. Freiot, aged 74 years.

BARTLE:  In Albany [Albany Co. NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. Charles A. Bartle, aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days, son of Levi Bartle, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

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HALL:  At the insane asylum in Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. John P. Hall of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 65 years.

A dispatch received in this village on Saturday, announced the death of John P. Hall of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], which occurred in the Insane Department of the Auburn State Prison on the day previous.

The tragedy which took place in Guilford on the morning of the 27th of December last, is still fresh in the minds of most of our readers.  On that Sunday morning, Mrs. Sarah M. Fitch, of this village, who was visiting with the family of her niece, Mrs. John P. Hall, sat in the kitchen, reading, when Hall struck her in the head with an axe, making a fearful wound from which she soon after died.  Hall claimed not to know that he had committed the deed.  He was brought to this village and lodged in jail.

In April last, an examination as to the sanity of the prisoner was held before the Commissioners appointed by the Court and a number of witnesses were sworn, who testified to his singular conduct during previous years, and at the time of the homicide.  After hearing the evidence, the commissioners reported that, in their opinion, Hall was insane.  Subsequently he was removed to the Asylum at Auburn, by order of Judge Balcom, to await his examination by the Court. A wreck, bodily and mentally, when he was taken to Auburn, he continued to fail, until Death released him from his imprisonment, and removed his case to a higher tribunal.

The certificate of the Asylum physician states that he died from exhaustion consequent upon brain disease, which confirms the decision of the Commissioners.  His remains were taken to the family residence in Guilford Centre, where funeral services were held on Tuesday.

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GIBSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday morning, Nov. 22d, of heart disease, Mr. Stephen Gibson, aged 60 years.

When it was announced on Monday that Stephen Gibson had expired at his residence at an early hour that morning, there was a general feeling of surprise and sorrow among our citizens.

It will be recollected that he met with a serious accident on the 4th inst., while assisting in hoisting bundles of tin to the roof of the Eagle Hotel, one of the bundles falling and striking him in its descent, breaking three of his ribs and crushing his left ankle.  His left lung was also injured by the pressure from a broken rib.  for a time, his recovery was considered doubtful but after a few days his symptoms were more favorable, and he had apparently continued to improve until within a few moments previous to his death.

During Sunday night he was apparently as comfortable as usual, and his brother, who remained with him, had at intervals administered nourishment and medicines, as directed, the deceased being able to partially raise himself from his pillow.  No unfavorable symptoms were observed until between four and five o'clock in the morning, when he suddenly complained of a distressed feeling in his chest, and evidently suffered much pain. A messenger was immediately dispatched for his physician, but before he arrived, Mr. Gibson had breathed his last, he having survived the attack but about fifteen minutes.  He died at five o'clock.

A postmortem examination was made by Drs. Avery and Brooks, on Monday, when it was found that his death was undoubtedly caused by disease of the heart, which was of long standing, the heart being attached to its case. The lung was found to be injured by the broken rib, but the injuries from the accident were not of such a nature as to produce death. Although it was not suspected that the deceased was suffering from disease of the heart, it had been observed that he at time was troubled with shortness of breath and other symptoms which confirm the theory as to the cause of his death.

In the death of Mr. Gibson, this community loses one of its most respected and esteemed members. During his residence in this village, he has held various offices of trust and at the time of his death was one of the Excise commissioners of the town.  He was a consistent member of the Congregational Church, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.  His stricken widow and only son have the sympathies of the community in this their sudden bereavement.

Funeral services were held this (Wednesday) morning, Rev. Mr. Judd officiating in the absence of his pastor, and the remains were taken to McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] for burial in the family grounds there.  His age was sixty years.

News Item

The Lost Troupe:  The Greene American last week gives the following items relative to members of the Rockwell and Hurlburt troupe.

"We understand that Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Rockwell, who were lost on the Pacific, had their lives insured for twenty thousand dollars; ten thousand dollars each.

"Mr. D.J. Cowles left this village November 4th, 1874, to join the Rockwell & Hurlburt troupe, on their way to the Pacific coast.  he went down in the ill-fated Pacific, on the evening of Nov. 4th, 1875, being just one year to a day since he left home. Poor "Dallie!" Fond hearts are crushed and bleeding because of thy untimely end.

"Floyd R. Cowles, oldest son of Myron Cowles, of this village, lost his life in the snow among the mountains of California some three or four years since, where he was found dead, lying upon his back, with his snowshoes under his head for a pillow.  And now Mr. Cowles' youngest son "Dallie," has found a watery grave, but a short distance from where his brother perished."