Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, November 1867

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1867

Marriages

On Wednesday morning, October 16th, at the residence of the bride's mother by Rev. O.N. Fletcher, Mr. N.A. Crandall to Miss Kittie Camenga.

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Mr. T.E. Craine to Miss Libbie Camenga.  All of Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY].

On the evening of the 11th inst. at the residence of the bride's father in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Mr. McMasters, of Fly Creek, Mr. Ferdinand Lynen to Miss Joanna Oliver, all of Burlington.

Deaths

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], October 9th, Ann Ashley, aged 20 years.

At Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 7, 1867, of typhoid fever, Mr. James Thayer, aged 45 years.

Mr. Thayer was born in Springfield and continued to reside there until the time of his death.  He was a man of strict integrity, a good citizen and an obliging neighbor.  Those who were the most intimate with him esteemed him the most highly.  To his invalid wife he was especially devoted, aiding her by his constant kindness to bear with fortitude and cheerfulness her great trials.  The large concourse of people gathered at his funeral, attested the esteem in which his townsmen held him.

Death of Lispenard Stewart:  A telegram to Mr. Lee announced the sudden death of this gentleman in New York on Tuesday last.  Mr. S. spent a portion of the early fall with his relatives in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].  He was an esteemed member of the Baptist Church and distributed liberally of his wealth to promote the interests of that denomination and in aid of objects of benevolence.  A gentleman of most estimable qualities he leaves a large circle of kindred and friends to mourn his death.

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At a regular communication of the Laurens Lodge No. 648 F. and A.M. [Otsego Co. NY] held at their rooms Nov. 9th, 1867, A.D., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the universe in His wise providence to remove from our midst by death our beloved brother, Delos Brownell, therefore.

Resolved:  That in the death of brother Brownell this lodge has lost an esteemed member, the Masonic Fraternity a true brother, society a good citizen, and his wife a kind and affectionate husband.  And while as masons we are taught to bow in humble submission to the will of our Grand Master in heaven, we desire to record how deeply we deplore and how keenly we feel the affliction and in tendering our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and relatives, we most devoutly pray that the Great Creator will especially succor and sustain those upon whom this shadow has fallen.

Resolved:  That always remembering his many noble qualities of mind and heart, his sterling worth as a man and mason, we will keep his memory fresh in our hearts and strive to emulate his fidelity to those principles of morality and rectitude of life which ever distinguish the true Mason.

Resolved:  That as a token of the high honor in which the deceased was masonically regarded by us, our lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days.

Resolved:  That a copy of these resolutions be engrossed and presented to the widow of our deceased brother and also a copy be furnished the Cooperstown and Oneonta papers for publication.

Milton Gurney, W.M., H.H. Willson, Secretary

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The late Wm. K. Bingham:  Mr. Bingham's funeral was largely attended on Saturday last and the places of business in the village were closed for two hours as a testimony of respect to the memory of the deceased.  All felt that Cooperstown had lost in him one of her most useful citizens and enterprising, honorable merchants, one in whose word all believed; whose good taste and judgment were proverbial.  He left a record for fair dealing and kind services which may well be emulate by businessmen.

We publish the following action on the part of [unreadable] Cooperstown, held Nov. 11th, 1867, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas an all-wise Providence has removed from among us our late associate William K. Bingham, President of this Board, therefore.

Resolved: That in the death of our friend we mourn the loss of an intelligent, active and enterprising citizen, one who in all the business relations of life ever maintained a character of honor and integrity, leaving a worthy name as a successful mechanic and merchant.  Our village in his decease has lost one whose place cannot easily be filled, and in paying this our tribute to his memory, we desire to place on record our sense of the bereavement we have sustained individually, as well as that of the entire community.

Trustees: G. Pomeroy Keese, D.A. Avery, S.K. Thompson, Samuel A. Bowles; Charles Burch, Clerk

The Joint Committe, appointed on the part of Otsego Lodge No. 138, F. and A.M. and Otsego Chapter No. 26 of R.A.M. reported the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted at a special meeting of the Lodge held at their rooms, Monday evening, Nov. 12, 1807:

Whereas:  Since it is appointed that all the living must die, we with reverential submission bow to the decree which has so unexpectedly removed from our midst our much esteemed and loved companion and brother, William K. Bingham therefore, 

Resolved:  That while we with sad hearts deplore his loss as a companion and brother, we will ever cherish his memory remembering his sterling worth and integrity, his frank and outspoken convictions, his firm, cordial and undeviating friendship, and his high standard of honor as a man in all the relations of life.

Resolved:  The we sincerely sympathize with the relatives and immediate friends of our deceased brother.

Resolved: That the Chapter and lodge be dressed in mourning for thirty days, in honor of the many virtues of the deceased.

Resolved: That these resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Chapter and lodge and published in our village papers.

W.H. Ruggles, Ch'n.  F.A. Goffe, Van. B. Bates, E.P. Byram, S.K. Thompson, D.B. Boden

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Whereas, it has pleased almighty God the author of all things, to remove by death, brother Wm. C. Andrews, therefore.

Resolved:  That while we would submissively bow to that Allwise Providence which has removed him from our midst, we deeply mourn the loss of a useful brother and a kind and enterprising citizen.

Resolved:  That we tender our heartfelt condolence to the family of our deceased brother in their sad bereavement.

Resolved:  That the Lodge be draped in mourning thirty days, as a mark of respect to his many virtues.

Resolved:  That the resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Lodge and that a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased.

Committee:  Nelson Beach, Seth J. Temple, S.K. Thompson, Rob't Quaif

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876 (continued)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 1, 1876

Marriages

In Camanche, Texas, March 5th by Rev. Mr. Yarbrough, Mr. George G. Boynton formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Eliza Boatman of Indiana.

In Camanche, Texas, April 27th, by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Lester C. Boynton, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Kate Courtney, of Texas.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 1, 1876

Deaths

The remains of Mr. Nelson C. Rexford, who died in the city of Naples, Italy, March 26th, 1875, were brought to this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], the home of deceased, last Friday evening of last week.  Owing to the late arrival of the train they were placed in the Congregational church until Saturday morning when they were carried to the cemetery at the Quarter and interred. The remains were accompanied to the cemetery by the relatives and many friends of the deceased, and at the grave prayer was offered and the usual funeral service recited by Rev. James Chambers.  We are informed that Mr. Rexford had expressed the desire that his remains should be brought home to rest beside the kindred, but owing to municipal regulations in Naples they could not be removed under a year.  In consequence their removed has been delayed until the present.

Mr. J.D. Rexford of Janesville [Onondaga Co. NY] arrived in town last Friday to attend to the internet of the remains of his brother, Mr. N.C. Rexford.  He started on his return home on Thursday evening of this week.  His invalid son, Bennie, continues to improve and the remainder of the family are in good health.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 3, 1876

Marriage

BRUNSON - KELSEY:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], May 18th(?), 1876, by Rev. N. Ripley, Joseph E. Brunson, and Miss Hattie K. Kelsey

Death

A lad by the name of Jay Manchester, aged about 13 years, living with John Denton, in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], was accidentally hung on Sunday morning, 21st ult.  As we learn the facts they are as follows:  Young Manchester got up on Sunday morning and went after the cows, after driving them up, and while waiting for Mr. Denton to come and assist him in milking, he went upon the hay mow (where he and other boys had but up a swing), it is thought for the purpose of swinging.  The end of the rope at which he took hold of had a loop in it and it is thought that he rested his chin in said loop, with his hands hold of the rope and commenced to swing and then jump, as had been his practice, when the rope slipped over his head, coming so suddenly about his neck as to at once render him unable to extricate himself. Those who visited the place and saw the rope and we believe the coroner's jury came to the above conclusion.  He was a bright active boy and lived with Mr. Denton and his family happily, and that morning, just previous to the sad accident which caused his death, was lively and full of fun, going about his chores in the best of spirits.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, June 3, 1876

Marriage

TYLER - NORTHRUP:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, May 21st, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Wm. E. Tyler and Miss Emma Northrup, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 8, 1876

Deaths

A short time ago, Mrs. Jerry Bush of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], who had been visiting a week or more at Wm. A. McLean's, a son-in-law, went up Marvin Hollow on foot to call on friends. She stopped at a house to rest after walking about one mile.  She sat down in a chair but fell on the floor and died in a few minutes.  On the same day Mr. Bush told his employer that he felt he ought to go to Walton and see his wife, and so came to Mr. McLean's and there, while at the dinner table, word was brought of the death of his wife.

Henry W. Fox died at Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday before last.  He was one of the proprietors of the Durhamville glass works and was well known in the county.  His age was 46.

Otselic, Chenango Co. NY:  A daughter of Lucian Miller, six or seven years of age, died last week.

Otselic, Chenango Co. NY:  The wife of George Dermot died at McGrawville and the body was brought here on Wednesday for burial.  She was a daughter of Charles Drew, of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Steere, an old and respected citizen of this place, died Tuesday, May 30, aged 69 years, after a severe and painful illness.  He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1876

Marriage

TRUESDELL - ARMS:  At the home of the bride, May 26th, 1876, by the Rev. E.G. Cheesman, J.E. Truesdell, of Owatonna, Minn., and Fannie C. Arms, of Rockdale, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

Wednesday night Capt. Cone, a much esteemed citizen of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] went into his woodshed for an armful of wood and died instantly, it is supposed of heart disease.

On Sunday May 21, George Church died of measles.  A terrible sickness in childhood made him a cripple and for a long time past he has been unable to walk.  Funeral services by Rev. Joshua Clark of DeRuyter.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY: The remains of the late Nelson Rexford were brought to this place on Saturday and buried at the Quarter Cemetery.

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY: Devalson Aldrich died at his residence on Friday May 26th of consumption.  Funeral services at the Methodist Church on Sunday were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes, assisted by the Baptist pastor, Rev. H.N. Cornish.  His loss will be deeply felt by his family and neighbors.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, June 7, 1876

Marriages

PERKINS - CHURCH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. George Perkins of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Church of Oxford.

SCOTT - FERRIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 31st, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Levi Scott to Miss Mary Ferris.

CONNELY - WILLARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, by Rev. A.W. Snyder, Mr. George W. Connely of Edenburg, Pa., to Miss Annie H. Willard, of Greene.

A young man by the name of Thurston Adams has eloped with a married woman, the wife of Chester Morris Edgerton, living in Lyman Church's house, her husband working at Burton Westover's.  They took a little child two or three years old with them and most of her things.  It is thought that they were helped by other parties.  Adams worked for Jake Bearer and was seen to take the cars at Oxford on Tuesday or Wednesday evening.

Deaths

WRIGHT:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, Mrs. Susan K. Wright, aged 67 years.

STEERE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on 2d inst., Mr. Henry Steere, aged 69 years.

PECK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 21st, Mary Addie, daughter of Richard and Ellen Peck, aged 2 yrs.

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Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1876

Omitted from the Civil War Roll

Our attention has been called to the fact that in our "roll of honored dead" published in last week's Telegraph, the name of one of our Irish Volunteers was omitted.  That was so, though upon copy, the compositor omitted the name of William Hughs, private, 161st N.Y. Vols. died Sept. 1872.  We did not of course intentionally omit the name of so brave a soldier as "Billy."

We have now to add the name of Ira E. Terry private in Capt. Stanton's Co., 74th N.Y. Vols, died at Elgin, Mich., 1875.

Daniel Tracy, 22 N.Y. Cav., died at Transit Hospital Battery Benox, N.Y. March 4, 1865.  Buried in Foster burying ground.

A Noble Death

In our list last week of those who sacrificed their lives for their country, we stated that Alonzo Benjamin was shot through the head at Gettysburg.  This was an error, and we are now permitted to publish for the first time the facts in regard to his case, having learned them from Mrs. B.  We do this the more cheerfully as "Ben" was a student with the writer when practicing law in this village.

It was upon the first day's fight at Gettysburg when our brave boys were driven from the field, leaving the "reb" practically masters of the situation.  "Ben" saw a comrade some distance behind him fall wounded and thinking to bring him in, so that he would not have to lie there in a wounded condition all night (it was then 7 o'clock P.M.), he went to him amid the rebel bullets to bring him off the field.  He had just raised his friend up when a bullet struck him through the left shoulder, coming out through the heart, causing instant death.  Seeing "Ben" fall, another comrade went back to carry him to a place of safety.  Taking him up, the wounded soldier by his side cried out, "for God's sake take me, Ben is dead."  Seeing this was a fact, he dropped Ben and carried the wounded soldier, for whom the former had sacrificed his life, from the field, and today he lives, saved by "Ben's" bravery and courage.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, June 1876

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1876

Marriages

RIDDICK - THOMPSON:  On Thursday morning, May 25th, at the Methodist Episcopal Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Rev. Isaac H. Riddick of Litchfield, Minnesota Conference to Miss Sarah Thompson, youngest daughter of the late Dr. James Thompson, of Norwich.

PORTER - DAVIS:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Adelbert Porter to Miss Hattie Davis, both of Sherburne.

Deaths

HALE:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] May 21st, Grace V. [Hale], daughter of H. Oscar and Delia F. Hale, aged 15 months.

LINCOLN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] May 29th, Mr. Elijah Lincoln, aged 57 years.

ALDRICH:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 26th, Mr. Devalson Aldrich, aged 55 years.

WILKES:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, Lovinia [Wilkes] wife of Philanus Wilkes, aged 42 years.

Have just heard that Mrs. Wilkes is dead. She has been some time sick with typhoid pneumonia.

SHOLES:  Near Earlville [Madison Co. NY], May 22d, Mr. Parley Sholes, aged 90 years.

CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 19th, Anna [Curtis], wife of Seth Curtis, aged 79 years.

SCOTT:  Samuel Scott, a successful Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] farmer, died on the 15th ult., his eighty-sixth birthday.

BREED:  We learn that the death of Jabez N. Breed, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], a notice of which was published two weeks since, was caused by his being bitten on one of his fingers by a hog, on Friday, the 12th ult from the effects of which he died on the following Tuesday.

MAXON:  Dea. John Maxon aged 84 years died in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], on the 19th ult.  In 1830 he founded the Protestant Sentinel, the first Seventh-Day Baptist paper in this country, at Homer [Cortland Co. NY]; in 1836 it was removed to DeRuyter, and Mr. Maxon retained his connection with it until the following year, when it passed into other hands, and was afterwards discontinued.

BOND:  A trackman named David [Daniel] Bond, in the employ of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company, was struck and fatally injured a short distance east of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], by the engine of a train which left Binghamton at 4:30 on Monday morning.  Bond was one of a gang at work on the track and while the rest of the men moved clear of the rails, he miscalculated the approach of the train.  He was standing outside the track, bending over, and in the act of drawing a spike when the front of the engine struck him.  He was thrown into the ditch alongside the track and survived in a state of unconsciousness for about an hour.  His body was taken to his home, half a mile distant.  The deceased was about fifty years of age.

HUBBARD:  Calvin Hubbard, from whom Hubbardsville, Madison County [NY] was named, died at his residence in that place on the 17th ult, aged ninety-two years and three months.  He was a native of Sunderland, Mass. and was born on the 16th of February 1784.  Removing with his father Johnathan to then Litchfield, Herkimer County, N.Y., about seventy-five years ago.  He was apprenticed to a trade at Warren, in that county.  He married there Susannah Allen, and removed in 1806 to Sherburne, this county, and in 1813 to Hubbardsville, in the town of Hamilton, where he has resided sixty-three years, being the oldest male person in that town at his decease.  He was much respected by the community in which he had so long resided and his funeral on the 20th was largely attended. Deceased was an uncle of the late Hon. Demas Hubbard, of Smyrna.

CHURCH:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 21st, George [Church] son of Fayette and Sarah church, aged 18 years and 4 months.

George Church, son of Fayette, died of quick consumption on the 21st inst.  He had the measles a short time previous.  He was eighteen years and four months of age.

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PURDIE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 23d, Susan [Purdie] wife of Dr. John Purdie, aged 60 years.

The remains of Mrs. Dr. Purdie of Otselic, were interred in the Friends' Burial Ground in this town [Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday afternoon. 

Mrs. Purdie, wife of Dr. John Purdie of North Otselic, died Tuesday, the 23d of May in the 61st year of her age.  Miss Susan Knowles girded her bridal robes about her and her plighted vows were solemnized and legalized with Dr. Purdie when she was twenty-three years old.  They moved, we believe, from Plymouth to Otselic, where they have resided since.  Her remains were taken to the Foot neighborhood in Smyrna, for interment in the Friends cemetery. She died of consumptions.

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CONE:  Suddenly of heart disease, in South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th, Capt. Daniel N. Cone, aged 72 years.

Capt. Daniel N. Cone, of South Otselic died instantly, without premonition of heart disease on the 24th inst.  Capt. Cone was born in the town of Vernon, Ct., in 1804; was married at the age of twenty-seven; came to this state [NY] the same year and settled in the town of Lincklaen, where he lived as an upright and highly respected citizen.  He moved to South Otselic in 1870, and has resided here since, until his death last Wednesday.  He leaves a family of four sons and four daughters, with his wife, to mourn this great loss; all of whom live in this vicinity with the exception of Orello, who resides at Canton, St. Laurence County; is a minister at that place.  Capt. Cone, being deeply imbued in, adhered to, and advocated strongly the Democratic principles. Being elected Assessor in February 1874, he had assumed the duties of that office in the performance of which, so far, he had taken a judicious, reliable and satisfactory course; thus, giving evidence of equity and wisdom in his decided and unerring judgment.  He fully believed in a thorough retrenchment and reform, from the wild extravagance and corruption of many of the public agents.

Vital Record, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (concluded)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 25, 1876

Deaths

HUMPHREY:  In Middletown [Orange Co. NY], April 26, Hattie Sophia [Humphrey], youngest daughter of Elizabeht A. Humphrey, aged 7 years, 1 month and 18 days.

DIED:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], at the residence of his son-in-law, J.W. Church, on Friday, May 19th, Mr. Thomas Van Emberg of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 85th year of his age.

Mr. Van Emberg was born in nova Scotia, where he spent his early years.  From there he removed to Albany County with his parents, residing there until 1837 when he removed to this town.  He settled upon the farm which he occupied substantially up to the time of his death.

There are no marked points in Mr. Van Emberg's life to make mention of.  He preferred always to occupy the sphere of a tiller of the soil rather than seek after official position, though he was not wanting in interest in public affairs.  Soon after his arrival in this town he took upon himself the duties of citizenship by taking out his naturalization papers.  He at once attached himself to the Democratic party, the better principles of which he always cherished until his death.  His friendly spirit, however, would not allow him to be strict in his party fealty, and if he saw in nomination upon the opposite side a man whose honesty commended itself to him more than the candidate of his party, he did not hesitate to vote for him.

He was of a quiet, retiring disposition, yet he always kept himself well informed as to passing events and, so far as he was able, cheerfully shared in the burdens of Society.  In all his business transactions he was strictly honest, and his hardy constitution preserved his business faculties to him up to a very short period before his death.  In January last he buried his wife, a sister of the late David Griffing Esq., since which time he has visited with his son and daughters, all of whom we believe are residents of Utica.

His funeral was attended from the M.E. Church in this village on Monday last, the large attendance, notwithstanding the severe rainstorm, attesting the high respect and esteem in which the aged patriarch was held by our people.  The corpse was attended to this village and to its final resting place in our cemetery, by Thomas Van Emberg, Esq., the only son, J.W. Church, Esq., a son-in-law, and by the three married daughters, all of whom had vied with each other in their attentions to their aged parents, now both quietly sleeping, waiting for the summons to enter into the reward that await them.  their memory is pleasant, not only to the family but to all friends who enjoyed the pleasure of their acquaintance.

Mr. Jabez N. Breed, died suddenly on the 16th inst.  The loss is severe to one and all.  As a man he was worthy of high regard, with a strict sense of justice and sturdy integrity.  He could be relied upon at all times, possessed of a warm heart and of most kindly feelings.  He had not only the respect but affection of the entire neighborhood.  He was also a consistent member of the Baptist church. [McDonough, Chenango Co. NY]

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 31, 1876

Marriage

WILSON - BLATCHLEY:  In Warren, N.Y. by Rev. J.F. Coote, Mr. N.C. Wilson of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fanny M. Blatchley of the former place.  

Deaths

HURLBURT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on 27th, Mr. John Hurlburt, aged 56 years.

CURTIS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 19th, Anna [Curtis] wife of Seth Curtis, aged 79 years.

FERNALLD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], on 23d, Betsey [Fernalld], wife of Wm. Fernalld, aged 81 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 25, 1876

Marriage

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Adelbert Lee to Miss Ella Alesworth.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 27, 1876

Death

On Wednesday of last week, says the deposit Courier, a little daughter of Mr. Erastus Mills, living on Day Brook about four miles from Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY], aged four years, was instantly killed.  She had gone to the pig pen and climbed up to see the little pigs, when a stone boat nearby which was turned up on one side, tilted over, striking the back of her neck and breaking it.  She had been absent from the house but a few minutes when, being missed, her mother went to look for her and found her dead.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, May 27, 1876

Death

Mr. Ezra Baker, who has rented the old Jennings place, upon waking up, on Friday morning, found his little child, about three months old, dead in the bed.  Cause of its death is unknown.

Civil War, Norwich, NY soldiers unreturned (1876)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1876

Norwich Civil War Soldiers Unreturned or Buried Elsewhere

Provided by Dr. H.H. Beecher

Lieut. Isaac B. Burch, 114th, N.Y., mortally wounded at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864, Buried in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

Lieut. Norman Lewis, 114th, died at Winchester, Va., from wounds received at Cedar Creek, Nov. 16, 1964.  Buried at Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

Sergeant George Ballou 114th, died June 6, 1863, from wounds received at Bisland, April 13, Buried at Brashear City, La. 

Henry Gartsee, 22d N.Y.C. taken prisoner during battle of Wilderness.  Died at Andersonville, Aug. 8, 1864.

Nelson C. Main, 22d N.Y.S. captured at Spottsylvania, in May 1864.  Died in rebel hospital at Andersonville, Sept. 20, 1864.

Joseph L. Crandall, 114th, died of disease at Baton Rouge, La Aug 4, 1863.

Silas Crandall, 4th N.Y. Heavy Artillery, died of disease at the U.S. General hospital, Annapolis, Md. Feb. 1, 1865

Wm. S. Crandall, 114th, died of typhoid fever, May 9, 1963, at Berwick City, La.

Edward E. Crandall, 114th, died of typhoid fever, June 24, 1864, at Morganza, La.

John Doing, 44th, N.Y.V., killed at the battle of Gettysburg, and buried on the field.

James W. Heady, 4th, N.Y. Heavy Artillery, shot through the head in battle near Petersburg, April 2, 1865.

Jacob Weller, 40th N.Y.V., died from wounds received at Spottsylvania Court House, May 11, 1864.

Joseph Weller, 10th and subsequently 40th N.Y. died from wounds received at North Ann, May 24, 1864

William Wilcox, 114th, drowned at sea, while on passage home on sick leave, June 11, 1864.

Richard Reynolds, Bates' battery, light Artillery, wounded at Chickahominy. Died of disease in New York, Nov. 1, 1862.

Willard F. Lewis, 114th, died of lung disease, at Marine Hospital, New Orleans, Sept. 6, 1863.  Buried in Patriot's Cemetery, Cypress Grove.

George W. Isbell, 114th, died of consumption on passage home from New Orleans, after discharge, Sept. 22, 1863.  Buried at sea.

Alonzo Benjamine, enlisted in a Pennsylvania Regiment, shot through the head at Gettysburg.  Buried on the field.

John L. Gates, 22d N.Y.C., died January 9, 1965, at Chapins' Farm, near Richmond, and buried there.

Fayette T. York, 22d, N.Y.C. taken prisoner near Spottsylvania Court House and died in Andersonville from starvation.

George W. Clark, served in the navy, died of typhoid fever Sept. 28, 1864.

LaMonte Burdick, taken prisoner and never heard from.

Daniel P. Lottridge, served in a regiment of Cavalry, died at Winchester, Va., from wounds and was buried at that place.

Elisha Dennis, 44th N.Y. died at New York of fever, May 10, 1862.

Henry Rogers, 49th, N.Y., died May 10, 1864.

Albert A. Bryant, 162d N.Y. died Aug. 28, 1864.

Henry B. Davis, 89th(?) N.Y. died at Folley Island, Sept. 10, 1863.

Charles G. Camp, 121st N.Y., died January 23d, 1873 of typhoid fever.

Martin Wolcott, 114th, N.Y., died at New Orleans April 14th, 1863.

Joseph Gillman, 10th N.Y.C., died at Yorktown, May 10, 1863.

Wm. T. Payson, 17th, N.Y.V., died at Memphis, Tenn.

Elijah M. Pike, 89th N.Y., died Aug. 15th, on passage from Newport News to Washington.

Wait Stiles, 114th, died on congestion fever at Berwick City, La, Sept. 17, 1863.

Alfred W. Brewster, 14th R.I., 8th and 11th U.S. Heavy Artillery, died at New Orleans, Nov. 30, 1864

Wm. A. Brewster, 9th U.S. Infantry, died Jan. 19, 1865

Theron H. Robbins, 11th Heavy Artillery, died at Oxford, July 26, 1865, and there buried.

DeWitt Va Camp, 8th(?) U.S. Infantry, killed in battle, Feb. 20, 1864, at Olustee, Florida.

Nicholas Saunicks, 20th U.S. Infantry, died at Milliken's Bend, La. Sept. 1865.

Daniel C. Parce, 61st and 140th N.Y. killed in battle before Petersburg, June 18, 1864(?).

Hezekiah S. Newton, killed at Opequan, Va., battle of Winchester, Sept. 19, 1864.

Joshua Rigley, 76th N.Y., died in prison at Bell Isle, Nov. 17th, 1863.

Thomas Tracy, 17th N.Y. and 3d Heavy Artillery died at Wilmington, N.C. in May 1865.

Joseph M. Hadlock, 17th N.Y. and 15th V.R.C. died at Camp Douglas, Ill. Dec. 28, 1864, of smallpox.

Daniel A. Sanders, 147th N.Y., died in Judicious Square Hospital, Washington, D.C. ay 26, 1864.

Giles F. Sanders, 161st N.YH., died at New Iberia, La. Nov. 22, 1863.

George H. Williams, 17th N.Y. supposed to have been murdered by guerillas in Tennessee, about the 29th of April 1864.

Squire R. Sergeant, 114th, died in Norwich, Aug. 27, 1871, and buried in Smyrna.

Charles J. Hunt, 114th, died at Oxford, July 28, 1865.

Smith E. Slocum, Member of Anderson Zouave band, -?- N.Y., died at seminary Hospital, Georgetown, Nov. 3, 1861. Buried at Soldiers' Home.

Henry B. Emmons, 8th, N.Y.C., died April 2, 1863(?) near Stafford Court House, Va.

Robert Hancock, 114th, died in Salisbury Prison, Dec. 22, 1864.

James O'Shay, 161st N.Y. died at Baton Rouge La. June 20, 1863.

Marcus A. Palmer, 10th N.Y.C., died May 2, 1865, at Columbia Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Peter Dickson, 17th N.Y., died at Philadelphia, Sept. 17th, 18--.

Wm. S. Van Vleet, 89th(?)  N.Y. died from wounds at Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 1864, buried at Soldiers Home.

Descalvus Wescott, 22d N.Y.C., died at Salisbury Prison from starvation.

Jonathan V. Squires, 114th, died of brain fever, at Chesapeake Hospital, Fortress Monroe, Jan. 1st, 186-.

Joseph Carter(?), -?- N.Y., killed at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862.

Richard Miller, 17th N.Y., died in Baltimore, of smallpox, Dec. 2d(?), 1861.

James Woodmansey, 114th, shot with flag staff in hand at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864.

Lieut. John S. Hicks, 61st, N.Y., killed in the battle of the Wilderness, May 8th(?), 1864.

Augustus Mowrey, 161st N.Y., died on passage from New Orleans.

V.R. Scott, -?- N.Y.C. and 114th, died in Washington, D.C. July 26, 1864.

H.V. Scott, 114th, died at Fortress Monroe, Nov. -?-.

Adam Scott, killed in service.

-?- Guile, 114th, died from wounds received at Cedar Creek, Va.

Adelbert Lamphere -?- N.Y.C., died in the hands of the enemy before Richmond.

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Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1876

Marriage

MORSE - BAKER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], May 17th, by Rev. R.T. Cross, Mr. William C. Morse of Watertown [Jefferson Co. NY] to Miss Nettie G. Baker of Hamilton.

At the recent term of the Supreme Court in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Phebe E. Enos of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], obtained a verdict of $738 against Erastus D. Couse for procuring her marriage to him when he was prohibited by law from entering into that relative by reason of a former marriage.  It seems his wife deserted him, and he got a divorce from her in Pennsylvania on that account.  He married plaintiff, and the, his wife got a divorce form him on the ground of adultery.  Plaintiff then got the marriage contract annulled, and now has obtained the money verdict, as above stated.

Deaths

VAN EMBERGH:  At the residence of his son-in-law, J.W. Church, in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], May 19th, Mr. Thomas Van Embergh, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], in the 85th year of his age.

Thomas Van Embergh an old resident of this town, died at the residence of his son-in-law, J.W. Scott, in Utica, on Friday last, and his remains were brought to this place on Monday for burial, services being held in the Methodist Chruch. Deceased was born September 26th, 1791, and removed with his family from Albany County to this town, thirty-eight years ago last fall, locating upon a small farm some two miles southwest of this village, where he resided until the death of his estimable wife, last fall, when he made it his home with his children in Utica.  He was quiet and unassuming in his manner and enjoyed the respect of the community.  Two sons and three daughters survive him: Thomas Van Embergh, of Utica; David G. Van Embergh, of San Francisco; Mrs. A.E. Culver and Mrs. J.W. Church, of Utica; and Mrs. Harvey Durand, of New York.

TABER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, John Cox, May 16th, Mrs. Mary Ann Taber aged 51 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

McNEIL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 20th, Fitche [McNeil] wife of Luman McNeil, aged 87 years.

CRANE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], April 30th, Mrs. Anna Crane, aged 77 years.

HOOPER:  At Eaton Centre, Madison Co. [NY], May 11th, Mr. Alva Hooper, aged 79 years, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango C. NY].

Harrison Wellington of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], was drowned in Brewer's Cove, on Friday morning last, while fishing.

Daniel Clark proprietor of a saloon and restaurant near the Binghamton depot [Broome Co. NY], died suddenly on Friday evening, from a hemorrhage.

Henry Rice, aged 88 years of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], died suddenly on Monday of last week.

Rev. George E. Tomlinson A.M., pastor of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church at Westerly, R.I. and formerly principal of the DeRuyter institute [Madison Co. NY], and pastor at that place, died on the 11th inst. from an overdose of chloral.

On Sunday the 14th inst., several railroad men and others went from Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] to Blodgett's' Mills [Cortland Co. NY] on a hand car, to see William McDulan(?) who had one of his legs badly injured the night before in slipping from a coal train.  On their return, three of them jumped off at the "Sand Bank House," a short distance south of Cortland, where Mrs. Anna Albro, a woman of no doubtful reputation, was stopping.  A melee took place between Robert J. Morris, who had the woman in charge and the party, he "cleaning them out," from the house of which one Wilkins was lessee.  William Costello a young man eighteen years of age, was struck several blows on the head by Morris with a sixteen-pound clothes pounder, rendering him for a time insensible.  Morris and the woman took him from the house and bathed his hands and face in cold water when he so far recovered as to walk home.  He retired to his bed and early in the following morning was found to be dying, breathing his last soon after. An inquest was held, and marris was held to await the action of the Grand jury.

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PARKER:  In Ripley, Chautauqua Co. [NY], May 21st, Mr. Legrand D. Parker, aged 38 years, of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Legrand D. Parker, one of our former citizens, a man highly respected in this community, has been suddenly taken to his final home.  He was yet a young man, only 38 years of age and might have lived many more years of usefulness, but a wise Providence, directing all things, had controlled differently, and he has passed to that bourn whence no traveler returns.  That it will be well with him there is every reason to believe.  He had lived as a most exemplary citizen, was trusted and honored of men, did kindly by his family, and was honorable not only in his conduct before the world, but trusted and served his Lord and Savior.

Mr. Parker was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in 1838, and was reared here.  He was an agriculturist, but for a few years was in the employ of the America Express Company, and in this capacity was highly esteemed by his employers for his integrity and by the patrons of the company for his civility.  In 1872 he returned to farm life in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY]; in 1874 changed his residence to Ripley, in the western part of this State.  Last fall he left his farm and took up his residence in Rome [Oneida Co. NY] on account of his second child, a little boy of 13, who is deaf and dumb and whom he placed under instruction at the Institute in that city.

Mr. Parker died while away from home, on his farm at Ripley.  His own family have been more or less subject to insanity spells, and in his last hours he was himself attacked in a like manner, and while thus suffering, passed from his earthly home.  His remains were brought here by his neighbor, Mr. Jedediah Johnson, formerly of this town, on Tuesday evening.  A large number of citizens had gathered at the depot, to pay honor to the departed friend, and much sorrow was manifested as the widow, leaning on the arm of her neighbor Johnson, and her eldest child stepped form the cars to follow the corpse to the residence of Colonel Tyler, where it remained for the night. The funeral services are progressing at the Free Will Baptist church the Rev. Mr. Waldron officiating, as we go to press this (Wednesday) afternoon.

Mrs. Parker returns to her home at Rome immediately to look after the afflicted boy there, who is so seriously ill that little hope is entertained for his recovery. Besides the two children mentioned, Mrs. Parker is left with a little girl of about three years of age.  Her material circumstances are good, as Mr. Parker was of a saving disposition and had amassed a fair competency.  Mrs. Parker is a daughter of the late Wilbur Davis, of South New Berlin, and a sister of Mrs. Colonel Tyler, of this Village.

News Item

One day last week, the venerable Ezekiel Shippey, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], appeared in our sanctum, having in his hand an ancient looking musket, the history of which he gave us.  The weapon, which was manufactured in Holland, has a barrel four feet in length, with the old flint lock.  It has been in the Shippey family for upwards of two hundred years and was carried by Thomas Shippey, father of Ezekiel, in the war of the Revolution.  A short time previous to the battle of Bunker Hill, Thomas with several of his neighbors, then residing in Rhode Island, some forty miles from Boston, volunteered their services in their country's cause, and providing themselves with a supply of ammunition, they hastened to the front and participated in the battle of Bunker Hill and subsequent engagements, Mr. Shippey remaining in the army some five years.  In 1806, the family removed to what is known as Rhode Island Settlement, in the east part of this town, where the old Revolutionary hero died nearly fifty years ago. At the time of their settlement in this country, the forests which covered the hills and valleys abounded in game, and many a deer and bear fell before the unerring fire of this old musket.  It had also done good service in eastern forests, before the breaking out of the war.

Another relic was shown us by Mr. Shippey, the like of which, we presume, was never seen by many of the younger people.  It was a rundlet, a small, uneven cask, of the capacity of about six quarts, much used by the early settlers in the place of the earthen jug, now so common, in which was stored the family supply of molasses, and possibly of other fluids. This odd-looking utensil has also been in the Shippey family for generations, probably nearly or quite two hundred years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriage

Twenty-five years ago, Samuel H. Phelps and Sarah M. Brooks were united in marriage in East Pharsalia, Chenango Co. N.Y.  May 13th their friends with one consent gathered at their residence in Flemmingville, Tioga Co. [NY] to celebrate the anniversary of that event.

If the pleasure of such an occasion is to be measured by the hearty good cheer and warm, earnest good will from hearts overflowing with gladness, rather than the costliness and brilliancy of the presents, then certainly this gathering was a success.  There was wanting, however, the ordinary accompaniments of loaded tables and silver testimonials of love and friendship.

Among the guests some of your readers may recognize the names of O.L. Brooks and Rev. C.W. Brooks of Watins, with their wives and mother now past her threescore years and ten.  Mr. Phelps family was also represented on the occasion, with friends from the neighborhood.  The happy pair were repledged at the hymenial alter by Rev. C.W. Brooks assisted by Rev. S.W. Lindsley and Rev. J. Grimes their eldest daughter and her husband acting as bridesmaid and groomsman.  Twenty-five years have added a few gray hairs to the once auburn locks but has laid a light hand on their hearts.  After prayer by their pastor and a joyous "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," the company gave themselves up to a free chat, and separated declaring that they had enjoyed a happy day.

Deaths

Ira M. Carrigan, the oldest merchant of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died on Sunday.

A little son of James O'Brien of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], fell into a tub of scalding water and was so terribly injured that he died in a short time.

A little daughter of Frederick Prince of Rome [Oneida Co. NY], lost her life last week by falling into the vault of a water closet and suffocating.

Dr. Cone, formerly a resident physician in this town [Coventry, Chenango Co. NY], and a highly respected citizen, died on the 8th inst. at his residence in Coventry Station [Chenango Co. NY], The funeral was attended the 10th.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 17, 1876

Death

BUNDY:  At Deposit, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], on the evening of the 1st inst., Mrs. Lydia Smith Bundy aged 81 years, widow of the late Dr. O.T. Bundy.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] May 6th, by Rev. Dr. Paldock, Mr. John Shaw to Miss Phebe Talmadge, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

At the same time, by the same, Mr. Benjamin B. Prentiss to Miss Ella Shaw, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY]

In Schoharie, N.Y. ]Schoharie Co.], April 26th, by Rev. W.C. Handy, Mr. Frank T Corbin of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Brewster of Schoharie.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Mrs. Rexiville [Hollenbeck] wife of Luke Hollenbeck, aged 28 years, 9 months.

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Death of John Verril

In this town, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Jerry Meade, on Sunday May 14th, John Verill, aged 93 years.

More than an ordinary notice is due to the departure of an old and respected friend, one who has resided among us for the past 40 years, and for the last 20 years was familiarly known as "Blind Johnnie."  Kind and amiable of a cheerful temperament, he had no enemies and everyone, even the children would vie with each other in giving him a helping hand.

Mr. Verrill was an Englishman by birth and was born in the county of York.  At an early age he entered the English navy and served as a sailor for fourteen years.  during the exciting war with France, he served with Lord Nelson at the siege of Cadez.  He was at the battle of Verona when Sir John Moore was killed and was also on the British frigate Bellerappson at the surrender of Napoleon to the British Admiral after the battle of Waterloo, in 1815.

Often has this old sailor delighted the young men of an evening in relating his sailor yarns and his Paddy Cary songs.  His religious preference was strongly in favor of the English Church, in which he was brought up and in which he was baptized.  When opportunity offered, he was a constant attendant upon her services.  When infirmity prevented him from going out, he was always delighted with the frequent visits of the late Dr. Rogers, and with the prayers offered at his bedside.  An honest man has departed.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 20, 1876

Death

BENEDICT:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Mrs. Abigail [Benedict] wife of Martin Benedict in the 75th year of her age.

News Item

Mr. C.C. Foster showed us a document, last Monday, of Centennial interest.  It is the commission of Reuben Mason, as surgeon in the Fourth Battalion of Infantry in the county of Providence, R.I., given and signed by his Excellency William Greene, Governor and commander in Chief of Rhode Island and providence Plantations; also signed by Henry Ward, Serg., bearing date June 20th, 1780.  Reuben Mason, to whom, the commission was given, was the father of Dr. Reuben Mason, a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and for many years a practicing physician in this county. The Doctor left this ancient document with his wife who gave it to her daughter, the wife of Mr. Foster who now has it in his possession  Of course it lacks a few years of being a centenarian, nevertheless as it was given in revolutionary times no less interest attaches to it on that account.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 20, 1876

Marriage

LEWIS - ALESWORTH:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, 1876, at the M.E. Parsonage, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Adelbert Lewis to Miss Ella Alesworth.

Rev. J.J. Jones, formerly a pastor of the Morris Baptist church, now of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] was married, April 30th, to Miss Minnie Waldroff, a recent graduate of the Albany Normal School.

Deaths

SPRINGER:  In North Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 11th, 1876, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Barton Springer.

BEADLE:  In North Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 10th, 1876, Mrs. Roxanna [Beadle] wife of Abram Beadle, aged 46 years.

Smyrna Citizen Smyrna, NY, May 20, 1876

News Item

A tombstone in the East Burial ground bears this inscription:  Benjamin Bunker, Born in Charlestown, Mass., March 22nd, 1772, Died in Smyrna N.Y. April 10th, 1831, aged 59 years.

Memorial Day 1876, Norwich, Chenango County, NY

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1876

Our Heroic Dead

We have received from Dr. H.H. Beecher the following list of soldiers whose graves are to be decorated on Memorial Day which we gladly publish.

The Doctor requests that if any names have been omitted from the list, or if other soldiers have been buried in any of the Cemeteries during the past year, he or the Committee be appraised of the fact at once, that each and all may have a place in the deep gratitude of our hearts and be remembered in the floral offerings of Decoration Day.

Norwich Cemetery (Mount Hope)

Col. Elisha B. Smith, 114th, mortally wounded at Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, Died the 19th.

Lieut. Edward E. Breed, 114th, died of wounds received at Opequan, Va. September 19, 1864

Merritt C. Shaver, 12th N.Y. and 9th Heavy Artillery, died at Hart's Island of apoplexy, July 2, 1865

Emerson C. Crandall, 69th N.Y. and 5th U.S. Light Artillery. Died from disease contracted in service, February 22, 1872

William D. Hughson, 22d N.Y.C. died in St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, March 20, 1864

John Nelson, Jr., 114th, and 20th N.Y.C., died of consumption, November 20, 1868

William H. Brewster, 8th U.S. Infantry, died January 19, 1866

C.H. DeForest, 114th, died October 3, 1866

David H. Green, 22d N.Y.C., died July 2, 1865

Jonathan E. Brushell, 11th U.S. Artillery, died November 16, 1865

Henry Dickson, 44th N.Y, died March 12, 1871

James Townsend, 114th, died September 3, 1866(?)

John G. Stevens, 44th N.Y. died of consumption September 3, 1871

Byron L. Terry, 9th Army Corps Hospital, died in Guilford, October 26, 1864

Cyrus C. Cobb, 161st N.Y.V., accidentally killed by falling off sandbank near the cemetery, October 4, 1866

Benjamin Johnson, died July 1869

John Barnes, died from injuries received on the D.L.&W. Railroad, March 24, 1873

William T Farrell, 44th N.Y. died June 1, 1873

Orrin E. Wood, 114th N.Y. died January 16, 1874

James Mason, 8th U.S. Infantry, died May 3, 1874

Alvin Browster, 14th U.S.I., died of dropsy, March 9, 1875

Clinton Weed, died November 28, 1874, from injuries received in the yard of the midland Railroad.

Charles Wetmore, 90th N.Y. Vols, died of consumption at Waumbee, N.H. july 3, 1871

Orange Emmons, 15th infantry, died November 17, 1874, from effects of burns received by a catastrophe on the D.L.&W. Railroad in Oxford, September 29th of the above named year.

Catholic Cemetery

William Hughes, 161st N.Y.V. died in September 1872

North-East Quarter

Samuel D. Pierce, 19th N.Y.V., died November 1866

Norman A. Maxim 20th N.Y.C. died November 4, 1865

White Store

Lieut. Jasper B. Cheney, 8th N.Y.C., died February 15, 1865

George B. Winsor, 8th N.Y.C. and 4th Heavy Artillery, died February 22, 1864

Samuel Winsor, 2d N.Y. Heavy Artillery died July 5, 1864, at Campbell Gen. Hospital, Washington D.C.

Phetteplace Grounds

Francis E. Phetteplace, 22d N.Y.S. died at home on sick leave December 22, 1864

Wood's Corners

Capt. William Sage, 8th and 20th N.Y.C., died March 10, 1879

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876

Marriages

BROWN - SISSON:  At the home of the bride, with her brother, James M. Sisson, in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Garret H. Brown of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Rachel A. Sisson.

FANDRICH - INGRAHAM:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 15th, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. Adam Fandrich to Miss Martha Ingraham, all of Oxford.

JILLSON - HOLLENBECK:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. Lewis H. Jillson of Readsboro, Vt., to Miss Alice M. Hollenbeck of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

CORBIN -BREWSTER:  In Schoharie, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.], April 26th, by Rev. W.C. Handy, Mr. Frank T. Corbin of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Brewster of the former place.

CORBIN - HITCHCOCK:  In Armanda, Mich., May 4th, by Rev. Mr. Baird, Mr. Sanford Corbin of Plainwell, Mich. to Mrs. B.H. Hitchcock of Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

Deaths

BREED:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, Mr. Jabez N. Breed aged 55 years and 4 months.

PECK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 12th, Mr. Philip Peck aged 78 years 5 months and 23 days.

NEWTON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], May 14th, Linn D. [Newton] son of F.O. and Jane Newton, aged 7 years, 1 month and 6 days. 

CONE:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 8th, Dr. Tracy S. Cone, aged 65 years.

WESSELS:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Rachel L. [Wessels] wife of Nelson E. Wessels, aged 22 years.

WELLS:  In Chicago, May 2d, Mr. Edward Payson Wells aged 39 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

CHAPMAN:  In St. Louis, Mo. May 6th, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Chapman, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], wife of the late N.C. Chapman, aged 57 years.

A daughter of Mr. Gaylord Brown of Madison [Madison Co. NY], who was engaged to teach the district school in the McMillan district, Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], was a few days ago taken with spino-cerebral meningitis and died in three hours.

Dr. F.W. Root an old physician died at Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on Monday of last week.

Mrs. William Bodine of Preble [Cortland Co. NY], was so badly burned on the -?- inst. from her clothing taking fire while she was engaged in making soap at an outdoor fire that she died a few hours afterwards.  She was twenty-three years of age and leaves a child three months old.  She was formerly a resident of Otsego County.

The wife of Mr. William Bodine, of Preble, was horribly burned a short time since by her dress igniting from a fire where Mr. B. was making soap.  He struggled hard to extinguish the flames, but her body was burned black before he succeeded, and she died in great agony, twelve hours after the accident [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1876]

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Nicholas Cogshill an old and respected resident of our village, died on the 5th inst., after a short illness.  He leaves a wife and family.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1876

Death

SOULE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], on the 26th ult. of consumption, Wise W. Soule in the 67th year of is age.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 10, 1876

Deaths

CHAPMAN:  At Easton, Penn., April 30th, Labbous Chapman, Jr., son of the late Labbous Chapman.

CHAPMAN:  At the residence of her son-in-law, R.S. Lewis, at Elizabeth, N.J., April 30th, Mrs. Ellen Chapman, widow of Labbous Chapman, and mother of the late Labbous Chapman, Jr., aged 76 years.

DYER:  In Whitesboro, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], April 30th, Mr. H. Sam Dyer, aged 31 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 13, 1876

Marriage

At the house of the bride's father, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 3d by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Sam'l Dorn, of Boonville, Oneida Co. [NY], to Miss Angeline L. [Sprague] daughter of Francis L. Sprague.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Miss Ida [Smith], daughter of the late Orlando and Caroline Smith, aged 19 years and 5 months.

April 30th, at her late residence near Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Mrs. Lucy [Seymour] wife of Anson Seymour, aged 75 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 13, 1876

Deaths

BUSH:  Near Union Valley [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, 1876, Emma J. [Bush] wife of Rossman Bush, aged 37 years 3 months and 10 days.

On Thursday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Rossman Bush who has long been a sufferer, died at her home near Union Valley. The fact that her death was not sudden relieved in a great measure the sorrow which naturally would fall to the lot of her husband who is left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate wife.  Her funeral took place from the M.E. Church at Union Valley, at which she has for years been a regular attendant.  She was buried in the West Bainbridge Cemetery.

Fielding S. Gant, one of our most respected and esteemed citizens, died very suddenly about 10 o'clock Thursday morning last.  He had contemplated a journey to Yonkers and had gone to the depot to take the train, but on his arrival there, complained of being faint and desired to return to the Hastings house where he and his family are residing.  Being too weak to walk alone Mr. Hastings and Mr. Barlow assisted him but had not proceeded more than thirty yards before he fell dead in their arms.  Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause.  He was about 75 years of age.  His remains will be taken on Monday of next week to Greenwood Cemetery for interment.

News Item

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1876

An Old Letter

The following letter was written by Lewis Morris, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence to his son, Gen. Jacob Morris, of Morris [Otsego Co. NY], when a member of the State Senate.  It was found among the papers of Capt. Richard Morris and to now held by James S. Masters (grandson of Richard Morris) of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].  Shortly after the date of this letter, Lewis Morris departed this life, about twenty-one years after signing the Declaration of Independence.

Morrisania, 26 December 1797

My Dear son:  I should have answered yours of 7th Nov. before, but I have a sore heel.  It is very troublesome still.  A few days ago, I had a letter from your brother Lewis.  He assures me that he will be here by the 1st of June.  He brings with him his two sons to put to some good school or academy. Valentine has wrote to Harry Walton for his opinion of the one at Schenectady.  I wish you would write me your opinion of it.  Lewis begs of me to make every enquiry in my power which I shall, for he is exceedingly anxious about the education of his sons.  He says they are promising boys and wishes to give them the best education this country can afford.  I was sorry to hear your son john had so disappointed you.  I was in hopes that Lewis Morris would have been kind enough to attended to his morals, and make some enquiry about his studies, and had the tutors been honest they would have informed the Gen'l that he was not attending to books and then you might have taken it in the bud.  Your daughter, Sally, is here, when she came from Elizabeth Town, it was too late to send her and no person going that she would be trusted with.  She is much improved.  Her aunt and uncle Valentine take grain pains with her. She writes and reads every day.  She could not have better tutors.  It is a pity that Shadow came to you so thin, it was a long journey for a horse not used to travel, and the man I suppose did not take the best care of him.  However, if you grind some corn and oats together and feed him regularly, he will be as fat as a coal by the spring for he is a good feeding horse and his stock surpasses anything we have among us. 

This will be handed you by Colonel Burr.  His talents will give him great power in the Assembly.  He can do a great deal of good or harm, just as the fit takes him.  Your house may be able to make a stand against his intrigues.  In my opinion he will bend all his force against the Governor though I do not think he will be able much to hurt his Election.  I am sure the governor will have a great majority in this county and I believe in all the Southern districts.  However, if we can, it will be best to make use of Burr's talents to bring forward the Morrisania Road.  Doctor Brown is concerned in the event.  I therefore conclude Burr will take it up and perhaps he may be Sanguine.  If so, we may carry it agreeable to our wishes.  It is very hard on me to give the road and fence both and for the Legislature to dissolve a solemn act, done according to Law, because Mr. Jones says so.  I believe James will write you on the subject.  I will speak to the Doctor to write to Burr, and I think something may be done in the business.  

Your sister Sally is at Mr. Rutherford's.  Sally writes me that Mr. R. is better, but that he mends very slowly, that he will not be able to move to Trenton this winter nor attend Congress.  I was happy to hear the good account of your son Leo, and the younger ones.  When you write Polly give my best love to her, and that we yet hope when the Old Soldier comes, she will join us.  The Capt., Nancy and your daughter Sally, join me in our best love to you and remember me to all friends at Albany in particular my old friend the Governor, and believe me your Affectionate father and Friend.

Lewis Morris.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1876

Marriages

GUILE - SARGENT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 30th, by Rev. H.M. Crydanwise, pastor of the M.E. Church, Mr. Henry C. Guile to Clara A. Sargent, all of Norwich.

SANDERS - BUTTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Elias F. Sanders to Miss Eva Button, both of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

HARRISON - SWEETLAND:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], April 26, by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. George Harrison, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rhoda Sweetland of the former place.

JONES - WOLDORF:  In East Worcester, N.Y. April 30th, by Rev. William McNeil, Rev. J. Jones of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Minnie Woldorf of the former place.

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On Monday of last week there arrived from one of the rural towns, a young man and lady with the avowed intention of being married, as per agreement, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

From here they were to proceed to Scranton, Pa., on a wedding tour.  The intended bride desired to postpone the nuptials till their arrival in Scranton and asked from her intended husband the sum of five dollars to enable her to spend the night with a friend at North Norwich, promising to buy the tickets to Scranton and meet the swain on the eleven o'clock train.  He agreed to the delay and forked over the legal tender with which she departed.

She met him on the train, as per agreement, but did not buy the tickets and he, lover like, paid the fare to S.  On arriving there, he was impatient that the long-delayed nuptials should take place, but she plead for another delay, to enable her to go up fifty miles into the country and obtain the presence of her cousin and asked for more of the needful with which to pay expenses and do some shopping, he to remain in the city. To this he consented, passed over the stamps and saw his lovely girl and hard-earned cash depart - she with love beaming from her eyes, promising to return on the morning train.

In due time the train, but minus the lovely passenger arrived. With longing eyes and troubled heart, he waited, a stranger in a strange land, for three long days, watching every train, but it brought nothing to his embrace.  The telegraph was brought into requisition, and this developed the fact that the cousin had not seen or heard of the expected bride; and finally, a wiser, sadder and poorer young man, he turned homeward, wondering, fearing, whether the mines or some other young man had swallowed her up.

Deaths

ECCLESTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 4th, Mrs. Sally B. Eccleston in the 72d year of her age.

HOLMES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 7th, Laura [Holmes] wife of Elijah Holmes, aged 63 years.

PADGET:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 7th, Jessie [Padget] daughter of Lewis Padget, aged 19 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, Orrin [Tillotson] son of Albert and Josephine Tillotson, aged 8 months.

SHERWOOD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. William Sherwood, aged 77 years. 

JOHNSTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], April 28th, Mrs. Hannah Johnston, aged 77 years.

KEELEY:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 27th, Mr. James Keeley aged 36 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

KNAPP:  In Grand Rapids, Mich. April 26, Abigail Blakesley Sill [Knapp], wife of L.H. Knapp, aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

BURTIS:  In Buffalo [Erie Co., NY], April 29th, Grace E. [Burtis] wife of Rev. Arthur Burtis, D.D. formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 71 years.

North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]:  Last week, William Jaynes buried his youngest child; cause of death, heart disease.

Bridget Dunn aged 42 years, cook at the Central Hotel in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] was stricken on Monday afternoon with apoplexy and died before evening.

Wm. H. Plumb, an old resident of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], died very suddenly Friday evening of apoplexy.

George Harrison died on the morning of the 3d inst. at Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], of Rheumatism of the heart.

Julia [Harrington] daughter of the late Jennice Harrington, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], died on Wednesday, the 3d inst. of a relapse from the measles.

Mrs. Ariadne Perkins, consort of the late Thomas Perkins, died last Thursday, the 4th inst.  Funeral services take place today, at South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

Dr. Abbott, a former resident and physician of this village, died in Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] recently.

Coroner Hand of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], was called to Afton [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday to hold an inquest on the body of Hiram Gould, of Bettsburg, in that town, who was instantly killed by a gravel train on the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad on the previous evening.  From the evidence it appeared that Gould, who was a wagonmaker, left his home on Saturday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, to go to Afton village on business, a distance of about three miles.  He crossed the Susquehanna River near his home to take the track of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad and had gone but a short distance on the track when, coming to a sharp curve in the road, he was overtaken by a gravel train and instantly killed.  His head was crushed, thigh broken, also the bones of one arm, with a general contusion of the whole body.  He was so deaf that for several years it had been very difficult for him to hear even loud sounds.  He leaves a wife and four children in dependent circumstances.  His age was 46 years.

John Hubbard, the young man who shot himself at the Cafferty House, in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 10th?, died on Saturday afternoon last.  His case has attracted much attention among medical men and a postmortem examination showed that the wound was not necessarily a fatal one, the ball having entered between the fifth and sixth ribs and touched no vital organ, and that Hubbard starved himself to death.  The only nourishment he was known to take during the seventeen days preceding his death being about half a cup of beef tea and a few Spoonfuls of milk.  He was probably insane.

Delaware Co. NY:  Orson Boyd and wife attempted to ford the Delaware River at Fisher's Eddie, near the Midland Railroad, on Tuesday of last week, driving a two-horse team attached to a lumber wagon.  They had reached the middle of the river when the powerful current, swollen by recent rains, overturned the wagon and threw both into the stream.  A young man named, Robert Lewis, who lives on the bank saw the accident and rushed to the rescue, pushing off a small leaky boat, but on reaching the middle of the stream his setting pad broke in two leaving him to helplessly drifting at the mercy of the current, unable to aid two human beings, who drowned before his eyes, the man battling bravely with the current, sustaining his wife above the water while he swam upon his back until they both sank, the woman in the meantime uttering the most piteous cries for help.  One of the horses attached to the wagon became entangled in the harness and drowned; the other swam and dragged his mate and wagon to the shore.  On Wednesday the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were recovered and buried on Thursday.  They left two children, one a baby and the other a child about three years old.  

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 4, 1876

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], April 18th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Wilson Butler to Miss Mary E. [Nicholson] daughter of Mr. J.T. Nicholson, all of Greene.

At the residence of the officiating justice -?- Olmstead in Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], April 1-th(?), William Vanderburg of Whitney's Point to Miss Esther E. Drake of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

At Whitney's Point, April 19th by Rev. Wm. Gates, Mr. L.D. Spencer of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Rosena Youngs, of Nanticoke [Broome Co, NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], April 29th, Mr. Lorenzo Hayes aged 49 years, 5 months.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 27th, Mr. James Kelley aged 38 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 6, 1876

Deaths

Mr. John Williams received a letter this week, announcing the death of Mr. Robert O. Williams, a younger brother of his, a resident of Moscow, Russia, which occurred in the town of Chur, Switzerland, on the 4th of March.  Deceased had been in this country but once, about fifty years ago, when he came to this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on a visit to his brother.  When he left here he was a practical engineer and returned to Russia for the purpose of engaging in that capacity on one of the principal railroads in Russia.  Subsequently he was engaged extensively in railroading and the owner of the great railroad between Moscow and St. Petersburgh, and sometimes had over one thousand men employed in his great railway carriage factory near St. Petersburg.  He also owned extensive iron works in the suburbs of Moscow.  John and Robert had never met since the visit paid by the latter in this village, though they have been in constant correspondence.  Deceased leaves a wife and six children.  His estate left, probably counts up among the millions.

Waterville, Oneida Co. NY:  On Wednesday of last week a lad aged about 12 years, son of Mr. Miller who resides on the turnpike half a mile east of Noble Clark's tavern, died of smallpox.  A sister of the deceased is now suffering from the same malady, as have two other members of the family prior to the death of the lad.  Several neighbors in the vicinity are also quarantined, we are informed.  Dr. Medina Preston, Jr. has had charge of Mr. Miller's family, but whether physicians from Bridgewater or elsewhere have been called in the neighborhood, we have not learned.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 6, 1876

Deaths

WAKEMAN:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], April 30th, 1876, Moses Wakeman aged 67 years and 6 months.

DOTY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 2d, 1876, Mrs. Esther A. Doty, wife of Joseph B. Doty, aged 19 years and 3 months

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 4, 1876

Death of the oldest man in the State

On Thursday of last week, Dalle Villeman, [the oldest man in the] county, and probably the oldest man in the State, died [April 20th at his residence] in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] at the age of one hundred and twelve years and eleven days.  He was born is Les Ayan, Canton De Lure, Department De La Haute, Saute, France on the 9th of April 1764.

In early life this subject of venerable longevity was employed, like thousands of other peasant boys of France, in caring for the stock of the -?- and the usual drudgery of those in his position.  He married at the age of twenty-two and with the wife of his early manhood he lived thirty-four years, she dying without issue.  During most of his married life he worked as a hod carrier for brick layers and masons.  He was at one time, a soldier in the army of Napoleon I, but not until the fortunes of that ambitious -?- were on the decline.  Villeman was one of the soldiers at Mayence and was [also] in Fort Huningue where the soldiers fought and --- with a desperate courage and was there when the news spread that Napoleon had surrendered his claims to the throne of France and Italy.  On his discharge from the army, Villeman claimed to have been stricken down with an illness during which he lay forty days "without eating or drinking a mouthful," but he finally recovered.  He remained a widower two years after the death of his first wife and then married at the age of fifty-eight.  By this wife he had five children, two of whom died in France.

At the age of eighty-two he acted on the philosophy of Horace Greely, "Young man, go west" and came with his family to America, landing in New York without money, or even goods, for he had been robbed by a sharper in Paris.  His first residence in this country was Utica [Oneida Co. NY].  One of the incidents of the then old man's life was the running of a foot race in that city.  A race had been arranged between a Yankee and a Frenchman.  When the time came, the Frenchman had a sprained ankle, and wanted to be let off, but the race was for a stake of $50, and his opponent would not consent without a forfeiture.  Villeman proposed to run in his place, which was finally agreed to, the man of eighty-two winning the race and receiving half the money.

From Utica he moved to Earlville [Madison Co. NY] from that to Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] and finally to Pharsalia, where he spent the remainder of his remarkably long life.  He was present at our county fair last fall and appeared to be a feeble old man of 75 or 80 years.  He was then afflicted by a cancer in one eye, but we do not understand that this death was caused primarily on that account.  The very compact, rugged machinery had worn out, and would no longer perform the necessary functions and he sank quietly to rest.  His name will be placed among those who have been remarkable for his length of days.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 4, 1876

Deaths

The funeral of Charles S. Bradford of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], was largely attended on Tuesday.  Mr. Bradford was a life-long resident of this place, and his many virtues and Christian character will long be cherished when his remains shall have moldered in the dust.

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DAVIS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, after a brief illness, Mr. Paris O. Davis, in the 58th year of his age.

Mr. Davis was born in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], and was a son of Joseph Davis, who immigrated from Rhode Island many years ago and settled in the eastern portion of this town.  His mother was Abigial Pray Davis, a sister(?) of the late Mrs. Hiram Meller(?) of this village.  Though Mr. Davis's life has been that of a tiller of the soil he possessed -?- traits and -?- habits.  He was one of the most industrious and energetic men we ever knew.  In all his business dealings he was upright and honest, yielding to every man his just due, and in return feeling it but right to acquire it from others.  In this spirit he accumulated wealth and at the time of his death he was one of the large farmers of our county.  He was withal a benevolent man and though his charity may have been believed -?- only, many a poor man has had occasion to bless him for noble deeds of charity.  Knowing the object worthy, he hesitated not to impart to it a portion of that with which he was so abundantly blessed.  By reason of his removal from the business center he was not called upon to aid greatly in the public enterprises, yet the church and other public institutions came in for a share of his benefactions.  He was warmly attached to his town and home friends and seldom traveled even without the confines of our county.  Some twenty years ago he visited the west with a view to settling there, but after considerable observation abandoned the idea and returned to make this his permanent home. We believe he also visited the Eastern States.  He has been twice married; the last time in 1842 to Miss Emily E. Parker, eldest daughter of Nathan Parker, Jr., Esq., now deceased, a most estimable lady, who survives him.  He also leaves surviving him one child, a daughter, Emma, wife of Prof. James H. Werman and the grandson, "Bennie," of whom he thought so much. He had one sister, the wife of Washington Winsor and another, Lydia, wife of Francis N. Grant, who died last year.

Mr. Davis was one of our sterling men who abjured alike the luxuries and vices of our times.  His word once given was always relied upon as "good as his bond."  And in all his business and social transactions he was found on but one side of the question, and that generally the right side.  He was not a member, but an attendant of the Baptist Church in this village, and he died in the Christian faith.  Cheerful in his sickness when advised by his physician that he could not survive but a short time, he was resigned and expressed himself as ready for what the Master had in store for him.

His funeral was attended from his late residence on Friday afternoon last, and though the day was exceedingly stormy, an unusually large number of the citizens of the village and town gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to his worth.  

In their bereavement the relatives and friends have the sympathy of our entire community

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DIED:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday the 20th ult. of scarlet fever after a brief illness, Miss Minnie L. Conway aged 19 years.

The unusually sad circumstances connected with the death of this young lady seems to call for something more than a passing notice.  She was born in Ireland and was the daughter of Major Thomas Conway, an officer in the English army, now stationed in London.  She was thoroughly educated in Maryborough Convent, Ireland, and came to this country with a desire to see and judge for herself of its beauty and learn so meting of our institutions.  She made it her home with Mr. Dennis Conway, who together with his brothers Michael and Cornelius were cousins of hers.  Her education and fine ladylike bearing at once gave her an excellent position in the young society of our village. Last year, learning of her superior acquirements, the Board of Education sought her out and at their earnest request she accepted the position of a teacher of one of our ward schools, a position which she filled with great acceptance up to her death.

The dread disease which has hovered over our village for some weeks, now happily subsiding, sought her out and marked her for its own, and she was stricken down last week, and, in a few days, disease had done its work.

Her funeral was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in this village on Monday last and was largely attended by sympathizing friends from our Protestant as well as the Catholic community.

She was beloved by all who knew her for her real worth and truly estimable qualities.  In the school system with which she was connected she was considered to be one of the best teachers and enjoyed the respect and confidence of officers and patrons.

Though stricken down in a foreign land far away from near relatives and friends, yet it will be a pleasure to them to know that their daughter and friend was ministered unto with loving hands and everything possible done for her restoration, and in her circle here she is greatly mourned as one who never could go in and out before them without shedding a ray of light and pleasure upon all around her.

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Jedediah Barber, for half a century a resident and leading businessman of Homer [Cortland Co. NY], died on Wednesday evening of last week.  He may almost be said to have been the maker of Homer.  Coming to that place at a very early day, he soon after engaged in mercantile business, and during his long and active life, always had the interests of the village at heart and did everything in his power to forward them.  His acquaintance throughout the county was very extensive and for many years he was probably better known than any other man in it.