Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1869

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY., February 28, 1878

Marriage

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], February 21st, by Rev. F.J. Parry, John Kirkwood of Hope Factory [Hamilton Co. NY] and Lizzie Rmed of Schenectady [Schenectady Co., NY].

Deaths

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 20th, 1878, Charlotte O. [Hunter], wife of Geo. W. Hunter, aged 87 years.

At Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co. NY], Feb. 22d, 1878, Mrs. Susan M. Chapman [Babbett], daughter of Daniel Babbett, aged 50 years.

At Mattituck, L.I., Feb. 16th, 1878, Mrs. Sarah Brimmer relick  of the late John Brimmer, aged 78 years and 10 months. The remains were brought to this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] and interred in Lakewood Cemetery.

In East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], February 15th, 1878, Sarah [Thompson] daughter of Wm. Wilsey and wife of Lewis Thompson, aged 22 years.

Almon Whipple, who left Cooperstown for Michigan in 1835, died at Howell in that State on the 14th inst. aged 78 years.  He is very highly spoken of by the papers of that place.

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In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 25th, Horace C. Fish, aged 68 years.  Funeral from his late residence on Elm Streety this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.

The death of Horace C. Fish removes another of our formerly active businessmen, long a resident of this village.  Mr. F. was born in Oneida County [NY], and came to this village 45 years ago with, as he said, "but a shilling in his pocket."  A blacksmith by trade, he commenced business soon after he came here and by patient hard labor and rigid frugality for thirty years, acquired a competence and gave up the business to his son.  In later years he gave his attention more to agriculture.  For the last five years his health has been impaired, yet not without intervals of improvement.  In November last he was confined to his house, and in a short time to his bed, from which he never arose without help.  He suffered exceedingly during the long months of his illness, for many weeks hovering between life and death, until Monday last, when he passed quietly to his rest, in the 69th year of his age.  Mr. F. was of a sober, taciturn disposition and not easy to reach in conversation; not inclined to bestow favors unasked, but ready to grant them when solicited.  As a neighbor he was accommodating and peace-loving, for in twenty-seven years as a next-door neighbor no favor was asked of him that was not granted, and no work of discord passed his lips.  He was twice married, his first wife dying young, leaving an only child, an infant of five months, now the wife of Mr. George White.  His second wife, with three children, survives him.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 8, 1869

Marriages

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, by Samuel Steere, Esq., Wm. J. Fisher of Penn., to Miss Sarah Peck of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

By Rev. O.K. Crosby at T.G Lambs in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 28th, Joseph P. Loyd of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Mary A. Wiltsie of Columbus.

Death

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 27th, Mrs. Dorcas Reynolds aged 73 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 27, 1878

Deaths

Feb. 13:  In Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], Mrs. George Jenks, aged 21 years and 20 days.

Otsdawa, Otsego Co. NY:  We have to record the death of Mrs. Geo. Jenks, who died the 13th, after a brief illness.  Mrs. Jenks was highly respected and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

Feb. 20: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Hezekiah Goodrich aged 83 years and 11 months.

Mr. Hezekiah Goodrich who was a soldier in the war of 1812, died at the residence of his son, Geo. Goodrich, in this town, last Wednesday, aged 83 years and 11 months.

Feb. 20:  In New York, Martha Lakin [Burtis] aged 42 years, only daughter of the late John A. Davis of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and wife of Col. Charles H. Burtis of New York.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Last Saturday morning Major J.L. Gilbert received a telegram announcing the death of his brother Charles [Gilbert] the evening previous, at his home in New York of typhoid pneumonia.

Mrs. Edward Bartholomew died very suddenly Sunday the 17th.  About 3 o'clock she went from her home near Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to her parents at Sidney Centre [Delaware Co. NY] and almost immediately after her arrival was taken with severe headache and vomiting.  A doctor was called, but she died at 5 o'clock.  The disease was pronounced apoplexy.  Unadilla Times

Vital Records, Binghamton, Broome Co. NY, May 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 1, 1845

Marriages

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY], April 18, by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edward Heald of Choconut, Pa., and Miss Irene Gould of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on the 21st inst. by the Rev.  H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Peter S. Jones of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Caroline O. Thompson of Windsor.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], on the 22d inst. by the same, Mr. Samuel Perkins of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Ruggles of Colesville.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 15, 1845

Marriage

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Mr. Robert C. Trivett to Miss Louisa G. [Ely] daughter of Col. Oliver Ely, all of this place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, 9th inst., Mrs. Eliza McKinney,  wife of Judge Jacob McKinney, aged 64 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst., of scarlet fever, Louisa Adelaide [Brigham] daughter of Elmer W. and Ruth Ann Brigham, aged 3 years.

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on Friday last, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Elijah Wood an old and respected inhabitant of that town, aged 66 years.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] April 13, Dolly [LaGrange] wife of Mr. John LaGrange, Esq., aged 47 years.

In Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa on the 17th April, of a cancer, Ira Cooke, Esq., formerly of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] in this county, aged 66 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 21, 1845

Deaths

In Windsor on Friday the 9th inst. of scarlet fever, Wm. Sidney [Knox] son of Hezekiah Knox, aged ten years -- and on Tuesday the 13th, Neely Stratton [Knox] son of the same and of the same disease, aged eight years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 28, 1845

Marriage

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], the 29th ult. by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Francis Billings and Miss Annah Houghton, both of Greene.

News Item

Extraordinary Murder

A correspondent of the Argus gives the following particulars of a curious tragedy which occurred recently in the town of Otselic, Chenango County [NY], in which a villain by the name of [Erastus] Coit lost his life at the hands of James C. Griffin of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

"It seems that Griffin had resided in Otselic until within a year past, for some ten years.  Sometime in Aprill 1844, Coit seduced Griffin's wife, and compelled Griffin, who is an ignorant and harmless man, to let him have his farm and return to this town, Coit retaining Griffin's wife.  Griffin had endeavored by all legal means during this time, to rescue his wife from her disgraceful situation, but on account of threats from Coit, Griffin dared not go there and even here (20 miles from Coit's). He has been constantly armed, bring in constant fear from Coit.  Some days since, Griffin received a letter from his wife professing penitence and a desire to return to her family in this town.  Upon the receipt of this letter, Griffin, in company with his wife's brother, went to Coit's upon the errand.  But Griffin was afraid to venture into the house except upon the stringiest urging of his brother-in-law, and when he did so, he was prepared with a pistol ready loaded and cocked.  As soon as he entered Coit said, "Jim, I understand you have been armed for the last year, now d--n you, leave the house."  Griffin hastily obeyed him, and after leaving the house in endeavoring to let down the hammer of his pistol, which was in his pantaloons pocket, it discharged, the ball entering his thigh just below his body, and lodged in his knee.  All who were in the house, hearing Griffin Hallo, went out and found him running round crying "Don't let him hurt me."  Coit said "Jim, have you killed yourself."  When Griffin coming round him caught up a whiffletree that lay nearby and dealt Coit a blow upon the back of the head, which literally smashed his skull to atoms.  And after Coit fell, struck him twice more before the spectators interfered.  Coit lived only about two hours.  Griffin did not attempt to escape, but remained there until the sheriff came and took him into custody.

These are the simple facts of the case.  There are various opinions in reference to Griffin.  Most who are acquainted with him thinking that after the accidental discharge of his pistol he supposed Coit would immediately kill him.  To say the least it is a strange affair, coming from so harmless a man."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1845

Just as our paper was ready for the press, we received intelligence of the commission of a murder in the town of Otselic, in this county, on Tuesday afternoon, the 6th inst. by James C. Griffin upon Erastus Coyt.  The circumstances have been given to us as follows:

About a year since, Griffin prosecuted Coyt for criminal connexion with his wife, but settled the suit for a small sum, obtained a divorce from his wife and left her.  From that time, Mrs. Griffin continued to live with Coyt, in a house about two miles above South Otselic and a little east of the creek.  Yesterday, Griffin, in company with his wife's brother came to Coyt's house and urged her to leave Coyt and go with them. A quarrel ensued between them and Coyt, who ordered Griffin to leave his house. Griffin did leave immediately, and, directly on his going round the corner of the house, the discharge of a pistol was heard.  On rushing out, Griffin was discovered with his clothes on fire, which was extinguished by Coyt, with the help of some neighbors who were present.  It was now discovered that Griffin was wounded in the thigh, just below the groin, by the accidental discharge of a pistol, which he carried with him.  As Coyt turned to leave him, Griffin, "as quick as thought," seized a heavy whiffletree, and struck Coyt a quick, heavy blow on the head and repeated the blow once or twice after he was down, before he could be restrained.  Coyt died in less than two hours, having neither spoken a word or had any consciousness of his situation.  Griffin, though severely, is not dangerously wounded, and is in custody. Coroner Callendar went over this morning to hold the inquest.  Coyt was a single man, about 30 years of age.

Vital Records, Chenango & Delaware Counties, NY, 1878, 1871, 1864, 1819

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 21, 1878

Marriage

MILES - BROCKETT:  At the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Feb. 19, 1878, Mr. Edward Miles to Miss Frankie Brockett both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

MATTHEWS:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 29, Lydia Matthews, aged 35 years.  

HATHAWAY:  Miss Mary A. Hathaway, a sister of the late Judge Hathaway, died at Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], 7th inst., aged 65 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 21, 1878

Marriages

In Willett [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 7th, by Rev. D. Personeous, Mr. Harley Cole of Barker [Broome Co. NY], and Mercy A. Fish of Taylor, Cortland Co. [NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage in Marathon [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Myron N. Pierce of Marathon to Miss Mary McSweeny of Freetown, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

Death

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, Mrs. Anna [Hunt] widow of the late Hon. Alvah Hunt, aged 73 years.

Stamford & Bloomfield Mirror, Stamford NY, May 30, 1871

Marriages

 In Trinity church, Danville, Ill., May 10th, by Rev. James W. Coe, Samuel Yeoman Esq. and Miss Ella E. Coe daughter of the officiating clergyman.

At the M.E. church in Harrington, Kent Co., Del. May 2d, by the Rev. A.D. Davis, A.B. Barlow formerly of Kortright, Del. Co. N.Y. to Miss Jennie C Walker of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's father, May 24th, by the Rev. W.W. Taylor, Mr. Curtis B. Atwood of Watertown, Conn., and Miss Alzada Clark of Blenheim, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.].

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], May 22d, by Rev. S.J. White, Rev. Chas. F. Janes of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. McLaury, eldest daughter of J.S. McLaury, M.D. of Walton.

Deaths

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], of inflammation of the bowels, Francisco [Osterhout] only son of Elias and Anna M. Osterhout, aged 15 years, 11 months and 18 days.

At Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY], May 20th, Hannah M. [Danforth] wife of Elijah Danforth, aged 49 years.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], May 26th, Edward [Fuller] son of Mr. Charles L. Fuller, aged 6-1/2 months.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], May 27th, Mrs. Parmelia [Davenport] widow of the late Erastus Davenport, aged about 75 years. 

At North Blenheim [Schoharie Co. NY], May 26th, Henry Kniskern, aged 72 years.

In Brooklyn, May 22d, Malvina [Carter] wife of A.M. Carter, and daughter of Hon. John Ferris, of Moresville [Madison Co. NY], aged 39 years and 17 days.

In Meredith [Delaware Co.  NY], May 23d, Marshall Hummiston son of Mr. George Hummiston, aged 22 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on the 24th inst. Nellie Hutson youngest daughter of Mr. E.F. Hutson aged 14 years.

News Item

A tombstone in a little rural cemetery in the little village of Wyocena, Ohio, bears the following terse epitaph:  "Seventeen years a maiden; one year a wife; two months a mother, and that took her life."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 2, 1864

Marriages

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 23d ult. by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr. Albert Willcox of Oxford to Miss Frances K. Sanders of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 24th inst. by Re.v D. Ballou, Mr. Hendrick Houghton to Miss Minnie E. Ingham.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. E.H. Payson, Henry C. Roome, Captain, Co E., 89th Reg't to Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Austin House, M.D.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 23d ult. Mr. George Winsor, aged 54 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult, Mr. Harvey Sherman, aged 58 years.

In Camp Grace, Texas, about 1st Dec. last, Mr. Dwight Parce Sutler of the 114th Regiment.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, Nov. 25, 1819

Marriage

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] by William Ludton, Esq., Mr. John Devoe to Miss Harriet Whitmarsh.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th instant by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. E.B. Crandal, editor of the Watch Tower Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Todd daughter of Mr. Jehial Todd.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY February 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1878

Marriage

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  If there is one thing that will make our heart flop around more than another, it is the necessity of writing the account of a wedding and come to have two of them - all at the same time - our agitation is of course enhanced in proportion.  At eight o'clock on Wednesday morning last, Miss Fannie Peck was united to Mr. E. Van Etten by Rev. S.W. Weiss, of Tunkhannock, Pa. at the home of the bride's parents.  Two hours later, at the home of F.L. Peet, Mr. Wiess performed the same interesting ceremony, in presence of a large number of guests, the parties most interested being Miss Maria Peet and Mr. John Secor.  A variety of fine presents added to the interest of the occasion, and all in proper time the guests were invited to the well-filled tables groaning beneath those things which delighteth the heart of the hungry man, and from which all arose too full for utterance, judging from a personal standpoint.  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards of Norwich were present and contributed much to the comfort and satisfaction of all present, by their courteous attentions.  We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Secor will occupy the place owned by Mr. W. Hayes in this village for the coming years.

Deaths

BEARDSLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 10th, Jennie M. [Beardsley], only child of Charles and Frances A. Beardsley, aged 11 years.

TAYLOR:  Died, in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], January 31st, 1878, of consumption, Annie M. Taylor, daughter of Nelson and Mary Taylor, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], aged 18 years, 19 months and 24 days.

SPENCER:  Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  The body of Mrs. James Spencer of Ithaca, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.], formerly of this place, was brought to Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], for interment on Friday last.

SPAULDING:  Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Frank Spaulding died at her home in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], one and a half miles east of this place, on Sunday last at one o'clock, aged seventy-four years. About two weeks since she sustained some kind of a shock, and has gradually failed since, until death ensued.  Mrs. Spaulding has, with the exception of the last few years, resided in this place [Mt. Upton] for the last half a century, and has always enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew her.  Her funeral takes place on Tuesday next, at the Baptist Church.  Services to be conducted by Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, of Holmesville.

McINTYRE:  Roswell McIntyre died at his residence in Sherburne Quarter [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday morning.  His funeral occurred Monday, attended by the members of Rechabite Tent in a body.  The services were impressive and beautiful.

News Item

A Haunted House

"Sentinel," the Norwich correspondent of the Utica Herald, gives the following item from this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

The Brushell house, on Pleasant Street [Norwich], in which John Donovan died after he was shot by the younger Brushell, nearly a year ago, is said to be haunted.  At least the two families which occupied the house at the time of the occurrence, some time since moved out because of the knocking and rattlings about the domicile, while a new tenant from Smyrna, after suffering in torment for about two weeks from these nightly visitors, concluded he was not a match for the spirits, and vacated the premises.  The old man Brushell, who lives in another house a few rods distant, where the shooting occurred, a description of which was given on the murder trial., was invited by the new occupant to spend a night in the tenement and satisfy himself.  A good bed was assigned him, and about 9 o'clock the household and landlord retired.  The doors were heard to shake, and the windows rattled.   "Do you hear that?" said the tenant.  "Yes," replied the old man, "but it is the wind."  Strange noises and scratchings were heard in the garret and cellar.  "Do you hear that?" again inquired the tenant.  "Yes," was the reply from the landlord's couch, "but it is the rats."  Tables and chairs moved and toppled about the room without hands, when the old patriarch said he guessed he wouldn't stay any longer and gathering up his raiment departed hence.  There is a medium in the neighborhood who is to make the habitation his headquarters in calling up the hobgoblins of the departed, and the ghost of the murdered Donovan will be the ruling spirit within those deserted walls.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 23, 1878

Marriages

GRACE - RANDALL:  At the residence of Willis Randall, Esq., Feb. 20th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. George W. Grace and Miss Louisa Randall, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

HASTINGS - BARNES:  At the residence of L.D. Burdick, Feb. 12th, by Rev. R Stone, Mr. Williard M. Hastings of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Hattie Barnes of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BROWN - DUNCAN:  At the residence of the officiating clergyman, Feb. 18thg, by Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Leroy Brown and Miss Lottie L. Duncan both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

CONLEY - WILCOX:  At the Baptist Parsonage in North Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. James Conley to Miss Annette R. Wilcox, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

BURLISON - IVES:  At the residence of Mr. Samuel Ives, Feb. 20th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Irvin H. Burlison and Miss Flora Ives, all of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

STEWART - CATOR:  At the parsonage, Feb. 14th, by the Rev. S.H. Adriance, Mr. Charles Stewart of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E Cator of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]. 

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 20, 1878

Marriage

At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Thursday evening, Feb. 14th, 1878, at six o'clock, Edgar J. Arnold Esq. was united in marriage to Miss Minnie H. [Juliand] daughter of Frederick Juliand, Esq.  The ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends was performed by the bride's uncle, Rev. Mr. Nobel of Annandale, N.Y.

Promptly at the hour appointed, the bridal party entered the church and marched up the aisle, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Tarbell and Russell, the groom escorting the bride's mother, and the bride escorted by her father, the organ peeled forth a wedding march and the beautiful service of the episcopal church followed.  After the ceremony the happy couple repaired to Mr. Juliand's residence, where a reception was given, and they received the congratulations of their many friends. An elegant wedding feast was served and everything went as "merry as a marriage bell."  A large number of useful and valuable presents were received.  We congratulate Ed and is fair bride and join with their many friends here and elsewhere, in wishing them many years of health and prosperity.  A number of friends in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] received invitations and several were present.

Letter from the Civil War, February 1863

Union News, Union, NY, March 12, 1863

Letter from the Civil War

Winchester Feb. 19th, 1863:  Friend Benedict:  Dear Sir:  I saw in your paper some time since an extract of a letter written by me to my friend M.C.R., and at the end of the letter I saw an article stating I had many friends that would like to hear from me through the News.  Friend B., I was not aware I had a great many, but as you say I have, I will give an account of an expedition and scout I was on the 13th and 14th inst.

Our Company was ordered out with two days rations at 6 o'clock A.M. on the morning of the 13th and to report to the Colonel of the 10th Virginia Regt. which we did. When we got there, we found two teams all ready and waiting for us. We received our orders from the col. and the order was to escort the two teams to Capon Springs, a summer resort to get two loads of mattresses for the hospitals.  We arrived there at 4 o'clock P.M.; put our horses in the barn fed and got our supers.  By the way, I was asked to supper by an old man, and I accepted.  After supper, I posted the pickets and went back to the old man's house and was having a social time, when all at once there was a knock at the door and a call for me.  I immediately answered the call and found that a young man had come in and had some information about a gang of bushwhackers and horse thieves.  He being a stranger, I watched him close.  He told me he could go within nine miles and show me where there was four Government horses that had been stolen from our cavalry at Springfield and said the man that lived there was a ringleader of the bushwhackers' party.  It was about 9 o'clock when I got this information.  I asked him how many men he thought I had better take.  He said fifteen.  I turned to the men and said I wanted ten men to go on an expedition at 4 o'clock in the morning.  I had no trouble in getting the men. Then I went to the Lieut. and told him what information I had got and told him I would take ten men and the young man as guide and go and see what I could find, with his permission.  He said he had no objections, but I must be very careful as it was known there were lots of guerillas in these parts and as we were not ordered any farther than the Springs, it was voluntary that we went.

Well, I started at 4 o'clock and we got to Capon River and found it very high, and the guide said the citizens would not ford it when it was so high as it was.  I asked him how deep he through it was.  Well, he said it would not come up over the horses' backs.  Well, I told him to point out the direction the peril was and told the rest to wait until I got across.  I started and got across with only myself wet to the seat of my saddle.  I told the boys I was all right, come ahead.  We all crossed and away we went on the road forwards Wordonsville, a road I have been on once before.  We turned off about 3-1/2 miles from the above-named place into the woods and went a path by file about three miles over a very high mountain and went down it into a hollow between two mountains and there we found the place.  I dismounted and the men left two with the horses and we made a descent upon the house which was about one hundred rods, completely surrounding it.  I went in and they appeared somewhat friendly at first.  They supposed us to be Southern soldiers and I got out of him all I wanted to and then told him his mistake.  He looked as though he would sink right into the ground.  I then went to searching the house and found ten guns, one Springfield Rifle and an old G.S. Musket and the rest cut rifles.  I broke them all across a log except one, that belonged to the old man, about 75 years old.  He swore nobody never used it but himself and he had had it since a boy.  He appeared to be a very fine old gentleman.  I let him keep it.  I found one horse and saddle, halter, bridle and blanket, belonging to the Government. Those four horses he had sent away by his brother, that belongs to Imboden's command, two days before I got there.  I brought him in and turned him over to the Marshall of the City. Since then, I have learned that they pressed a boy about 16 years old and made him go with them at the time he and his brother shot a Sergeant of Greenfield's Company.  He saw them do it.  I am going after him soon.

The weather is very rough here.  It has snowed and rained all this week, but it is warm today and the snow is melting away fast, and we are in mud almost up to our knees.

I am well.  Goodbye.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1855, 1849

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 22, 1878

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 20, by Rev. W.S Winann, Lewis C. Millard and Miss Anna E. Brockway.

In Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 21, O.J. Wilsey, M.D. of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Anna Field.  The former graduated from the medical University of New York, Wednesday; the latter is a graduate of the Albany Normal School and has written interesting correspondence for the Herald and Democrat.

In Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], at the home of the bride, Feb. 18, Geo. N. Benedict of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Olive A. Maxwell.

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] at Zion Church, Feb. 14, Edgar  J. Arnold, Esq. and Miss Minnie H. [Juliand], daughter of Frederick Juliand, Esq.

January 10 by Rev. T.A. Stevens, George W. Howard of Warsaw, R.I. and Jennie A. Miller of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]

Deaths

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Feb. 14, Mrs. Mary Williamson aged 88 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 17, a daughter of Henry Kenyon, aged 4 months.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 12, of consumption, Hannah F. Deming, wife of Charles L. Deming, aged 43 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 16, William Straight, aged 77 years and 6 months.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 20, Iva [Still....] daughter of Clarence D. and Maggie Still..., aged 3 years, 4 months and 15 days.

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At Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 14, 1878, Mrs. Flora E. Jenks, wife of George H. Jenks and daughter of Chancellor and Eunice Beach, aged 21 years and 2 days.  The deceased was gifted with qualities that inspired love and friendship, was sincere in her attachments, cheerful in countenance and demeanor, kind to everybody and considerate and delicate in thought and speech.  Sorrow at her loss is soothed by the thought that the loved and departed one has awakened from the sleep of death into that joy which passeth understanding.  The family have the earnest sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.  A friend hands us the following lines for publication:

Tenderly loop the nut-brown tresses / Back from the brow as white as snow, / Fold the hands on the silent bosom, / Dead - Oh God! And we loved her so. / Closed are the laughing eyes forever, / Hushed is the voice of tender tone, / through the valley of gloom and shadow / Flora, our darling passed alone.

Vainly we held the hand of our loved one; / Strove to call her to earth once more, / Heard she only the song of the angels / Borne afar from the golden shore. / Boldly she entered death's rushing waters, / Floated away on the gloomy tide / Beckoning ever for us to follow, / Follow and meet on the other side.

Withered and dead is the crown of laurel / Won from the world in her youth's bright prime, / Vanished the dream of a golden future, / Hope has fled to a sunnier clime.  / Bring no wreath of cypress or myrtle, / Gloomy symbols of night and woe / Fill her hands with the sun born flowers / Dear to us for she loved them so.

Pure and sweet as a tender lily, / Fading too soon in youth's first bloom, / Weary of earthly toil and striving / Sought she rest in the silent tomb. / Dear shall be her memory ever, / Joining our hearts with a golden hand, / Close to our angel one in heaven, / Leading us up to the shining strand.

Thou who breakest the bruised reed never, / Thou who turnest the night today, / In this time of sorrow and anguish / Be our guide, our refuge our stay. / Only to Thee all hope we bring. / Lead us up, lead us up to our darling, / To thy promise ever we cling.

Otsdawa Farmers' Club, February 14th, 1878:  Vice-President in the chair-Intelligence having just been received of the death of Mrs. George Jenks, wife of one of the members of the Club, the following resolution was adopted:

Whereas an over ruling and inscrutable Providence has removed by death from her labors and her home the young and amiable wife of our esteemed member, Mr. George Jenks, therefore.

Resolved:  That the members of the Otsdawa farmers' Club do hereby offer their sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and sorrowing friends and do now adjourn this meeting as a mark of respect.  E.H. Sec'y.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, April 18, 1855

Marriages

At Loderville, Susquehanna Co. Pa., on the 5th inst. by the Rev. James B. McCreary, Mr. Henry Miller of Cooperstown [otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Lodisky Jackson of the former place.

At the Pine Grove House in Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. L. Bolton, Mr. Theodore Bliss to Miss Jane E. Hartshorn both of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY].

In Pierstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev C.W. Tomlinson, Mr. John R. Rowland of Clarksville [Albany Co. NY] to Miss Philotha Kellogg of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. Mr. George Nelson, aged 54 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 23d, Moses Jaques aged 63 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], 27th ult. Francis Crush ag the advanced age of 103 years.

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At Anamosa, Iowa, on the 29th ult. Irena Gertrude [Hibbard] daughter of Isaac and Susan Hibbard, aged 9 months and 20 days.

"Twas but a babe"

"What know ye of her love / Who patient, watcheth till the stars grow dim, / Over her drooping infant with an eye / Bright as unchanging Hope is her repose. / What know ye of her woe, who sought no joy / More exquisite, than on her placid brow / To trace the glow of health, and drink at dawn / The thrilling lustre of her waking smile.  / Go ask that musing father why you grave, / So narrow, and so noteless, might not close, / Without a tear."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 14, 1849

Connubial Bonds - "The silken tie that binds two willing hearts!~"

On the 8th inst., John F. Davy to Miss Mary Ann Herdman, both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

The Sepulchral Hrn. - "Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O! Death."

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst., Edgar [Campbell] son of Philander Campbell, aged 2 years and nine months.

At Middlefield Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Royal Huntington only son of M.C. Huntington, in the 28th year of his age.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. Mr. Henry Bowen in the 69th year of his age.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY - 1878, 1869, & 1847

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 21, 1878

Marriages

On Monday, the 18th inst. by the Rev. J.B. Calhoon, Rector of St. James Church, at the residence of the brother-in-law of the bride, Hon. James H. Keyes of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], John Summers Esq. and Miss Frances Ellinor Monfort both of St. Paul, Minnesota. 

Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], Feb'y 13th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Miss Mary A. Bell to Mr. Horace Chase.

At the residence of the bride's parents, in Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 13th, 1878, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Laverne Tripp of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] and Hattie Gano of Middlefield.

The first Golden Wedding ever observed in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] as far as we can hear, was that of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Watkins, celebrated at their pleasant home on River St., Monday evening.  Mr. Watkins was born in this town 73 years ago.  He married Julia Ann McDonald, and no two lives have blended more pleasantly than theirs.  Constant in companionship, never being separated for a longer time than two or three weeks, their devotion has seemed to be of the increasing kind that ought to characterize the lives of all married people.  At the golden wedding were congregated simply immediate relatives of the family and their older associates, among them four persons who attended the marriage.  A social company was present, and everything passed off as merry as a marriage bell.  Many elegant and costly presents were made.  Herald

Death

In the town of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 15th, '78, Esther Gates [Fowler] wife of Geo. R. Fowler, in the 69th year of her age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 1, 1869

Marriages

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 21, by Rev. D.F. Leach, Mr. F.C. Parsons of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emmalissa Wilbur of Unadilla.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 28, by Rev. J. Smith, Mr. W.B. Tanner of Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Della Fleming of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY} Aug. 15, Mrs. Mary E. Carr aged 22 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 16, at the residence of Mr. E. Keith, Mrs. Julina Reed of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], aged 46 years.

At the residence of his son-in-law, Hiram A. Matteson, near Garratsville [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 9, 1869, died Levy Tenny, Esq. of Plainfield, Otsego Co. [NY] in the 89th year of his age.  Mr. Tenny was born in Bennington, Vt. Feb. 22, 1781, and settled in the town of Plainfield in 1812 where he continued to reside until within a few months' past.  The generation to which he belonged has passed away, and another has come and gone, so that the knowledge of his early everyday life lives only among his kindred and the two or three decogenarians of his associates who yet survive.  The Christian character has had few brighter exemplars among us, not so much in the graces that give a charm to social intercourse as in the inflexible discharge of duties dictated by an enlightened conscience.  He believed the business of a Christian to be to labor without ceasing to banish sin and misery from the world, and to promote the good of mankind.  To this end he gave liberally of his time and substance to spread the Bible and the gospel in his own and foreign lands.  the suffering and the afflicted met a ready sympathy and the poor never went away empty-handed from his door.  Others, whose mission it was to do good, always received his cordial greetings, hospitable entertainment and active cooperation. The burden of his morning and evening prayer was for the amelioration of the condition of mankind, the conversion of the heathens, the spread of light and knowledge, and he worked as he prayed, as the records of the American Bible Society, the Otsego County Bible Society, the American Board of Foreign Missions, of all of which bodies he was a member, as well as his thousand and one acts of public and private charity, amply bear witness. The consecration of two of his children at an early age to the work of foreign missions, testifies to the influence of his faith and example in the domestic circle. The cause of education lay very near his heart.  He not only opened the doors wide to his own family but contributed liberally of his abilities and means for the improvement of common schools and the establishment and maintenance of higher schools and colleges. The instances of the generous devotion of a lifetime to the work of Christian philanthropy are too few to be passed over in silence, and it is fitting that the labors of this soldier of the Cross should be recalled to mind.  As he lived in the constant conscientious discharge of duty, so he was always ready for the summons to his Master's presence.  Mercifully spared from suffering in his latter days in the full possession of his mental faculties unimpaired by age, he fell asleep on the night of Aug. 9th, apparently as usual, but awoke in the presence of his Maker.  Rep. & Dem.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, February 20, 1878

Marriage

Feb. 12:  At Elm Grove [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Miss Lillian Lewis of Morris [Otsego Co. NY], to Fletcher W. Law of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

Feb. 12:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], of consumption, Hannah F. Deming, wife of Charles L. Deming, Aged 43.

Feb. 16:  In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], William Straight, aged 77 years and 6 months.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 12, 1847

Marriages

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by the Rev Z. Cook, Mr. Lewis Spencer son of the late Sheriff of this county to Miss Nancy Anne [Brand] daughter of Lodowick Brand, all of Edmeston.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by the Rev. L. Bolton, Mr. Benjamin St. J. Soule of Burlington, Miss Amanda Wells of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 6th inst. George C. Stowell, aged 24 years, son of Mr. James Stowell. 

Vital Records, Chenango (1878) & Delaware (1871) Counties, NY

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 14, 1878

Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedded life on Wednesday last.  Relatives and friends in large numbers were present and a very enjoyable anniversary held.  That the couple may enjoy many more years of happy life was the wish of all.  Oxford Times.

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. Addison D. Adams aged 65 years.

In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 9th, Dea. Silas Betts in the 82d year of his age, father of Warren Betts.

In Montello, Wis., Jan. 4th, Mr. George Burgher, only brother of W.H. Burgher, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In Evansville, Wis., Jan. 28th, Mrs. Abigal [Burgess], wife of John Burgess and daughter of Garret Atwater, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 45 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 16, 1878

Marriages

BUNHAM - ACKLEY:  At the residence of Alson Adams in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], february 10th, by Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica, Mr. Alpha Dunham of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Mrs. Susan E. Ackley of Sherburne.

RILEY - MULLIGAN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 6th, 1878, by Rev. A.P. Ludden, Mr. Hugh Riley of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ann E. Mulligan of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  The Catholic church was crowded to its utmost capacity last Wednesday evening, to witness the marriage of Mr. Wm. Hogan and Miss Mary Agan.

Deaths

PIERSONS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 10th, 1878, Henry H. [Piersons] only child of Charles Piersons, aged 10 years.

Bright, active, affectionate, loveable and older than his years, little Henry has left a large vacancy in the Sabbath school, day school, and home. Indeed, the whole community feels to sympathize with the bereaved parents.

BROOKSANIA:  In Maryland, Otsego Co., N.Y., June 4th, 1877, Mrs. Brooksania relict of the late David Johnson, aged 50 years.

Our sister was buried with Christ in baptism at the early age of fourteen and ever after walked in newness of life.  Her duty to her God and family was her delight.  A faithful and affectionate wife, a devoted and tender mother and an exemplary Christian.  Her piety was deep, fervent and constant and her sweet Christian influence was felt at home and abroad.  Her physical sufferings were protracted and severe in the extreme, but her mind was stayed on Christ, and she was kept "In perfect peace."  She bore all with Christian fortitude and with an unclouded mind and unshaken faith, her feet trod the dark valley and went over the swelling river.  A brighter example of suffering, patience, and unmurmuring submission to the will of God is rarely found. A tranquil and happy death was the fitting close of such a life.  In her long and painful illness, the tender sympathy and care of a beloved daughter watches over her incessantly and left no means untried to minister to her comfort, G.R.B.  Sherburne, Feb. 14, 1878.

Stamford & Bloomville Mirror, Stamford, NY, May 23, 1871

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's father, R.S. Lockwood, Esq., Franklin, Warren Co., Ohio, on Thursday, May 18th, by Rev. S.B. Smith, Maj. G.C. Gibbs of Stamford, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] and Mrs. Laura L. Derne.

On Monday evening, May 15th, Mr. Mark M. (Brick) Pomeroy was married to Mrs. Louisa M. Thomas by the Rev. Dr. McElroy of the Fourteenth St. Presbyterian Church, uncle of the bride.  The ceremony was performed at nine o'clock, in the parlors on the second floor of the residence of Mr. Pomeroy's chief bookkeeper, Mr. John W. Robinson.  The rooms were decorated with camelias, tuba roses and other rare flowers.  The wedding was strictly private, only twenty-five persons, including the family interested being spectators.  The lady is of medium height, with a fair complexion and a pretty face.  She has for some time past contributed the column called "Home Corner" in Pomeroy's Democrat over the signature "Erm Orlon."  There were no bridesmaids or groomsmen.  After Dr. McElroy had sainted the newly married couple, Judge Raymert stepped forward and on behalf of Mr. Pomeroy gave the bride a dowry of $75,000.  She also received a number of other rich and elegant presents.  All then sat down to a bountiful supper, and dancing followed until a late hour.  Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy will embark on an overland trip to Salt Lake and the Pacific Coast.

Deaths

At Davenport Center [Delaware Co. NY], May 16th, Melvin J. Miller son of Hon. Ezekiel Miller, aged 30 years.  And at the same place, on the 18th inst., Mrs. Alice A. [Hubbard] wife of Lieut. N.H. Hubbard and only daughter of Hon. E. Miller, aged about 33 years.

A North Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], on the 3d of May, Eliza Bixby [Hoffman] wife of Jacob Hoffman, aged 62 years.

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At Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn. May 14th, 1871, Mr. Charles M. Peasley, a resident of Blenheim, Schoharie Co. N.Y.

Mr. Peasley had nearly completed the second year of his college course, with many honors as a student.  Becoming overtaxed by severe mental labor, he was suddenly prostrated and died in a few days.  His body, accompanied by a number of students, was conveyed to his home, on Monday of last week.  The services were conducted by his classmate, Mr. Lowell, who gave a faithful account of the noble, Christ-like life of the deceased.  Citizens of Stamford will recall Mr. Peasley, while connected with the Seminary, for his scholarly deportment, the close concise and forcible productions at the Public Exercises, and his earnest efforts for the moral welfare of his fellow students. He realized to an unusual extent, the duties and responsibilities of life, and was thoroughly fitting himself for his work.  Had life been prolonged, he would have made a valiant solider on the side of right in the conflict of truth against error.

Civil War - Letters from the Confederacy - May 1862

 The Weekly Telegraph, Macon, GA, May 23, 1862

Camp French, Wilmington, May 13, 1862

After quite an exciting canvass, during which the names and qualifications of the several aspirants for the Majorship of this battalion were freely handled, we went into an election, per instructions form Gen. French that "it should be held in accordance with the laws of our own State," but, through some inadvertence the general impression held that the majority ruled, whereas the plurality rule is the law of Georgia in military elections.  Consequently, Col. Ross, of the Ross Battalion, Georgia State Troops, was elected three times by a handsome plurality and came within seven votes of a majority on the last ballot.  Adjutant Chambers withdrew after the first ballot.  His supporters giving their votes to Capt. G.W. Ross who declined running until the 4th ballot, when Col. Ross refused his name any longer.  Lieut. Dupree was warmly supported but failed to do more than to split the vote.

It was announced last night at roll call that Governor Brown had decided Col. Ross to be Major of the battalion.  The feeling in the "Rides" at this announcement was uproarious in the extreme, and this very outburst of enthusiasm fell like a death knell on the ears of those fractious spirits who had not the manliness to oppose him openly while present, but who now became vehement in their denunciations of what they were pleased to style a "trick."  It is an undeniable fact that representations were made to Col. Ross before his arrival which were never fulfilled, and which induced him to permit the use of his name in this contest.  That a meritorious officer, against whom noting stronger could be used than "he is an outsider," should be deceived in this manner, is really too bad.  What trifles control men and what trifles men resort to to carry out their ill-conceived prejudices.

The elections for company officers came off the day previous and such an upsetting is rarely seen.  It was really amusing to hear the various reasons assigned for this and that one's fall from pleasant places made peculiarly attractive from a year's residence therein.

Some Federal gunboats are reported off the bar, but nothing is expected in this quarter at present.  The destruction of the Virginia is a severe blow to us.  For months and months, it dragged along towards completion, and I often thought they never meant to complete it.  Thousands of good mechanics were stationed in Norfolk harbor last year who would have been glad to have contributed towards its completion, yet they were never called upon.  I have no doubt if our disasters were properly investigated it would be found that many of the officers were absent from their posts, skulking around the sinks of Richmond, seeking promotion through political influence of one kind or another.

The health of the men continues good and if we were properly organized, all would be satisfied to start the new campaign cheerfully, despite the many inconveniences to which a soldier is necessarily subjected.    K.

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Twelfth Georgia:  A private soldier, writing from McDowell to the Richmond Enquirer says:

The Twelfth Georgia, I learn, had killed and wounded two hundred and ten, four captains, four lieutenants - more than half of our entire loss.  Our entire loss is estimated about three hundred and forty.  Well may it be said of these gallant Georgians that they deserve the honor and praise of all admirers of true bravery and gallantry. When I speak so praiseworthy of the Georgians, I do not wish to discourage my own troops.  Their gallantry on the day of battle will be remembered by friends and foes.  I feel duty bound to speak praiseworthy of Georgians, especially the old Twelfth, Georgia. She battled for our country on the 13th of December 1861.  She endured all the hardships of a winter's campaign on the summit of the Alleghany mountains and knowing the gallantry and bravery of these men, well might we speak in high terms of them.  I have discovered that this regiment is composed of the best fighting material in the army.  They know no fear.  They enter a battle not to be conquered but to conquer.  I frankly admit, men of the 12th Georgia, my incapacity to do you justice.  Rest assured you have the praise of all the people in this section of the country, as well as the command you are attached to.

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Obituary

Asa Ernest Sherwood of Macon, Ga., fell at the recent battle of McDowell, Western, Va., on the 8th day of May, aged 20 years, 5 months and 8 days.  Pierced through the head by a minnie ball early in the engagement, this noble young man and brave soldier died a martyr to his country's cause.  It is no flattery to say that a purer or more promising young man has not fallen since this wicked war began.  From his childhood he was piously inclined, but did not attach himself to the church until he was about 16 years old.  At the revival in Macon in 1858, under the ministry of Dr. Jesse Boring, he united himself to the Methodist church and from that day until the day of his death, he was an uncompromising and useful Christian.  The exposure of camp life made no bad impression on him, and his fellow soldiers all give testimony to the fact that he lived up to the very last in the path of Christian duty.  As a soldier none was more faithful.  At the time of his death, he was Orderly Sergeant of Company H. 12th Georgia Regiment and was bravely leading his comrades in the fight.  It is sad to give up one so kind, so good, so faithful, but God has taken him from this evil world, and we must submit.  He has left a fond mother, who loved him, her first born, with all the ardor of a mother's heart, yes, even as her own life; a father and sisters and brothers who lament his loss - besides a large circle of friends and relatives deeply affected by his early and untimely end.  Farewell, Asa, our loss is thy gain.  May we imitate thy many virtues the Christian example and meet thee where there is no war or rumors of war.  J.W.B.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 16, 1878

Marriages

VAN ETTEN - PECK:  At the home of the bride, February 13th, 1878, by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. N.S. Van Etten of West Dryden [Tompkins Co. NY] and Miss Fannie A. Peck of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].

SECOR - PEET:  At the home of the bride, February 13th, 1878 by Rev. S.N. Weiss, Mr. John M. Secor and Miss Marriah L. Peet, all of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY]

Two weddings occurred in our quiet valley Wednesday morning, Feb. 13th.  Miss Fanny Peck, of Mt. Upton was united to Mr. Van Etten, of Dryden.  The happy pair intend to start soon for Iowa, which is to be their future residence.  Miss Maria Peet and Mr. John Secor, entered the state of matrimony a few hours later.  May success and happiness attend them all.  The ceremonies were performed by Rev. S.W. Weiss, of Tunkhannock, Pa.

DAVIS - ROWE:  At the home of the bride, Monday, February 11th, 1878, by Rev. R. Tood, Mr. Arnold G Davis to Miss Kittie Rowe both of Earlville [Madison Co. NY].

EDWARDS - BALSLEY:  At the Felt House in Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Wednesday, February 13th, 1878, by Rev. E.C. Brown, Mr. Andrew W. Edwards of Hubbardsville, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Immogena B. Baisley of Fayetteville, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY].

BENNETT - WIDGER:  In Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] Feb. 10, 1878, by Rev. A.M. Bennett, Mr. Augustus K. Bennett of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Florence Widger of Truxton.

HOLMES - LEWIS:  In DeRuyter, Madison County, N.Y. Feb. 2d, 1878, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. John Holmes of North Otselic, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Mrs.  Annie Lewis of the former place.

UFFORD - ROOT:  Our friend Miss Ella A. Root was married at the home of her parents in North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday.  Miss Root has many friends in town [Otselic, Chenango Co. NY], some of whom attended the wedding.  The bridegroom is Milton Ufford of the same town.  They went to Rochester on their bridal tour.

TITUS - TOWSLER:  North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Smith Titus of this village was married to Miss Mary Towsler by Rev. C.C. Williams at King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], last Tuesday.

Deaths

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 12th, Miss S.C. Knowles  aged 41 years.

Smyrna:  The funeral of Miss S.C.  Knowles was held at her late residence on Thursday.  Her remains were taken to Truxton [Cortland Co. NY] for interment.

IRONS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], February 13, 1878. Gracie Bell [Irons] daughter of Daniel W. and B.M. Irons aged 3 months and 24 days.

JANES:  North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  The remains of the deceased Sidney Janes of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] were conveyed to this village and interred in the cemetery last Wednesday.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 13, 1878

Deaths

BRONSON:  At Amsterdam [Montgomery Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Isaac L. [Bronson] son of E.D. Bronson, aged 9 years.

SHELTON:  The remains of Abijah Shelton have been removed from North Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to the cemetery here [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY].

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The Towanda correspondent of the Elmira Advertiser announces the death of the mother of P.P. Bliss, which occurred at Towanda [Erie Co. NY] last Sunday evening.  The loss of her loved ones by a stroke so sudden and terrible as the disaster at Ashtabula bridge, though borne with a Christian fortitude, broke her health completely.  She was a patient and uncomplaining sufferer, and without any prolonged struggle, she finally passed away as calmly and peacefully as a tired child goes to its rest while cradled in its mother's arms.

Elmira Daily Advertiser, Elmira, NY, February 6, 1878:  One week ago, this morning, the Daily Advertiser contained a notice of Mrs. Bliss taking possession of her new home on North Main Street, Towanda.  Last night at 7:45 her spirit was released from its earthly tabernacle and went to dwell in the "mansions fair" of the celestial city.

Mrs. Bliss was born in Litchfield, Conn., February 16th, 1803.  Her maiden name was Lydia Doolittle.  In June 1831, she was married to Mr. Bliss, while residing in Smithfield, Bradford County, Pa.  Her cheerful and affectionate disposition made her a very attractive companion for young people and children.  The friends she won by her genial manners were retained by the sterling virtues of a harmoniously developed Christian character.

Her last hours were soothed by the tenderest love and care and the sweet hope of the near meeting with the beloved ones gone before.  She retained possession of her reason to the latest moment of her life.  Her last words were expressive of her perfect trust in Him who was able to keep her in peace through "the valley of the shadow of death."  None who look upon her placid features today, from which all trace of pain or sorrow has disappeared but must exclaim "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."  The remains will probably be kept until Thursday in order to allow the friends residing at a great distance the privilege of paying their last respects to one who was so much beloved and honored in life.  Two daughters, Mrs. Willson, who has acquired a wide reputation as a singer and aid of the Francis Murphy temperance reform, and Mrs. Jennings survive her.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 14, 1878

Death

VANDERWACKER:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 23, 1878, Hannah Vanderwacker, wife of John Vanderwacker, aged 78 years.

Vital Records, Broome County (1863) & Chenango County (1878)

 Union News, Union, NY, February 5, 1863

Deaths

On the 26th of Jan. of heart disease on Oak Hill, town of Owego [Tioga Co. NY], Mr. Jared Lillie aged about 65 years.

In Kent, Conn., Jan. 19th, 1863, of Hemorrhage of the liver, Julian Breman, aged 65 years and 19 days.

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Lines addressed to Mrs.  L. Boeman on the death of her only child, Ephraim [Boeman]

A twelve weeks and more has gone over, / Since Ephraim was taken away; / Ephraim, my dark browed darling. / Ah! how brief was his stay. / But his smile, so loving and tender, / Is fresh in my heart today.

There's a little grave in Kent Hollow / mid-winter they broke the mould / And laid our darling under / The sods, so brown and cold; / Never was dearer treasure / Given for earth to hold.

And now when the spring is giving, / From flowers for the earth to wear / I think how the grass and violets / Are quietly springing there / And a hush comes over my spirit, / Like the voice of a whispered prayer.

For each little blade points upward, / Away from the lowly bed, / Up to the glorious Heaven, / Whither my darling fled, / Ephraim, my sweet child angel, / I'll no more call the dead.

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Again it becomes our painful duty to record the death of one of the Maine [Broome Co. NY] boys, a member of Capt. Hine's Company, Luke M. Hammond, who died Jan. 23rd of typhoid fever in Odd Fellows Hall Hospital, Washington, after an illness of about two weeks.  He was one of Co. E's best boys, loved and respected by all; having served through the Peninsular campaign of the last summer. He has gone to swell the number of victims who have laid down their lives in the service of their loved country.

He had the best attention that a soldier can have, but his disease proved too deeply seated for human skill.  May God grant that the remembrance of the holy cause in which he has fallen may prove a source of consolation to his widowed mother and sorrowing sisters.  His remains were sent home by the members of his company who were universally anxious to thus show a small portion of their respect for their fallen brother.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1878

Marriages

BROWN - HOWARD:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Milwaukee, Wis. Jan. 29th, by Rev. Mr. Griffith, Mr. Charles A. Brown formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clara Howard, all of Milwaukee.

The marriage of Mr. C.A. Brown, freight agent of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad, and Miss Clara Howard was solemnized last evening at the residence of the bride's parents, in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Griffith of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, at 8:30 o'clock.

HETRICK - KINNIER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. Mr. Clark, Mr. James Hetrick to Miss Mary Kinnier, all of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedded life on Wednesday last.  Relatives and friends in large numbers were present, and a very enjoyable anniversary held.  That the couple may enjoy many more years of happy life was the wish of all.  Oxford Times.

Deaths

JONES:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Mr. C.M. Jones aged 28 years.

MORSE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Mrs. Nancy Morse, widow of Dea. Horace Morse aged 79 years, 10 months and 18 days.

PARMELEE:  Those of our readers who had made the acquaintance of Capt. Charles F. Parmelee of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], will learn with regret of his sudden death while visiting in Virginia, on the 10th of January.  Capt. Parmelee placed the first steamer on the lake at Cazenovia and was popular with all who knew him.  He was a relative of Prof. E.H. Parmelee, formerly leader of the 103d Regiment Band of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  His death is attributed to disease of the heart, hastened by the shock of an accidental discharge of his gun on a hunting expedition, the charge entering the calf of his leg and passing out below.  His wife was with him when he died.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 13, 1878

Deaths

JANES:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 9th, Mr. Sidney Janes.  Funeral at North Norwich, Wednesday.

Sidney Janes announced as being quite low, expired Saturday at 2 o'clock.  The funeral services will be held at his residence this Wednesday at ten o'clock A.M.  In his death we lose a citizen who has ever held the highest esteem and respect of all his acquaintances, and he will be greatly missed by the community.

Earlville, Madison Co. NY:  Henry Pierson, only son of Charles Pierson, died Sunday morning, aged ten years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, May 29, 1847

Death

At short time since we noticed the death of Mr. N.P. Ames the celebrated manufacturer of cutlery at Springfield, Mass.  His death is attributed to poison imbibed by swallowing in the night, the material with which a European dentist filled one of his teeth a couple of years since, and which had not been properly secured.  he had not seen a well day since.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 5, 1847

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th ult. by Rev. R.S. Lent, Mr. Martin Eckler to Miss Charlotte R. Cummings.

At Toledo, Ohio, on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Mr. Aery, Mr. Harrison H. Dodd of Toledo to Miss Ann Maria Bradford, formerly of this place [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY]

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 11, 1855

Death

Mr. Abner Graves of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] died in that village, aged 89 years of apoplexy on Wednesday evening last [4 April 1855].  He was in his usual health on the morning of his decease.

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John Ruger, Esq. died at Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 29th ult. aged 63 years of congestion of the brain.  Mr. Ruger graduated at Union College 1814 and was afterwards, Principal of the Academy in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].  He removed from this place to Oneida Co. [NY] where he pursued the profession of Law down to the year '48 when he removed to the city of Syracuse, where he resided until his death.

"Mr. Chairman--Death, yes sudden death has again come into our professional ranks, and another of our brethren has fallen a prey to the destroyer.  During the last week, our deceased brother walked the streets and attended to his professional business in the enjoyment of his usual health and cheerfulness.  Little did he or we suppose that so soon he was to enter that world whence no traveler returns.  Verily, "in the midst of life we are in death."  Perhaps a similar and unexpected exit awaits some of us.  We cannot too frequently give this subject our serious consideration and let it have a practical bearing and influence upon our lives for "it is not all of death to die."

The late John Ruger, Esq. was in one respect, especially, what every lawyer should be.  he was emphatically a faithful lawyer.  No man studied his case harder or looked up the law of it with more care and assiduity.

"He never made any pretensions to eloquence, but after fully possessing himself of the facts, his discrimination and good judgment always enabled him to apply the law with consummate skill.  His clients never suffered by his negligence or want of application.  I fear this cannot be said of all the lawyers of the present day.  he studied his profession as a science, and at a time when it was not supposed that a man, however gifted, could become a good lawyer in a few months, or even years, but after long and careful study of the great principles of common law, and by serving a laborious clerkship.  It is a great mistake to suppose that any man can become possessed of the science by intuition or that in a few brief months or years he can qualify himself to enter upon the duties of the profession with credit to himself or with profit and safety to his clients.  This, we know, was the opinion of our deceased brother.  He was not what is called a genius, and yet he made his mark high upon the scroll of the profession.  He owed his celebrity, however, to his good common sense, his indefatigable perseverance and industry.  How solemnly are we admonished, my brother, by this sudden and unexpected Providence, that we are all passing away!  And now as we submissively bow to the dispensation of Him who makes no mistakes in His government of this world, let us make a wise improvement of this admonitory warning."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 14, 1849

Connubial Bonds - "The silken tie that binds two willing hearts!"

On the 8th inst. John F. Davy to Miss Mary Ann Herdman both of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

The Sepulchral Hrn. - "Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O! Death."

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego County, NY] on the 2d inst. Edgar [Campbell] son of Philander Campbell aged 2 years and nine months.

At Middlefield Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Royal Huntington only son of M.C. Huntington, in the 28th year of his age.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Henry Bowen in the 69th year of his age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 19, 1853

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 18th inst. by the Rev. Wm. H. Hill, Mr. Julius T. Alden of Aldenville, Wayne Co. Pa. to Miss Roxy A. Emmons of the former place.

Vital Records, Otsego Co. NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 14, 1878

Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Pickens celebrated at their residence in the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], two and a half miles north of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Saturday afternoon and evening of the 2nd inst. the tenth anniversary of their marriage.  Owing to the bad going occasioned by the storm the day previous, only one-half of the invited guests were in attendance, though much regretted by Mr. and Mrs. P.  After the arrival of the guests, they were made mutually acquainted, and the enjoyment of the occasion began.  for a time, conversation ruled the hour, followed by the presentation of many valuable and useful gifts accompanied by hearty congratulations of the donors, which were gratefully received by the happy couple.  Ample refreshments were furnished at an early hour.  Altogether it was an enjoyable affair, long to be remembered by its participants.

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of is son, Feb. 11th, 1878, William Williams, in the 85th year of his age.

On Christian Hill [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 7th, David Cook.

David Cook of the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] was killed on the 7th inst. by a vicious ram, which struck him on a breach in the bowels, causing his death in a few hours.  Mr. C. was about 65 years old.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 5th, Mrs. Amanda Clayton aged 19 years.

In the town of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Hattie E. [Hinds] only daughter of Lucien and Amanda Hinds, aged 22 years 11 months and 3 days.

In Maine [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 2, after a brief illness Mr. Luke Curtis aged 67 years, father-in-law of Mr. H.C. Church of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 31, 1878, Mrs. Sarah A. Durfy, daughter of the late Dr. John H. Gray, aged 44 years.

Mrs. Durfy was a genial companion, a faithful friend and a kind neighbor.  Possessed of those innate graces which render woman attractive, her presence was felt wherever she moved.  Her loss makes desolate a once happy home and brings sorrow to the social circle form which a shining light has been severed.  Although her smiling face will no longer greet us, yet her memory will long survive, enshrined in the hearts of those who had learned to know and love her well.

Henry Counrod of Westford [Otsego Co. NYH] was killed on the 5th inst. by the falling of the limb of a tree on him.  He was int he woods, chopping at the time.  Leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.

Joseph Maher, aged about 35 years, went to a caucus held at Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday evening last, drank freely while there and in company with two companions started for the house of John McCarthy, for whom he had been working this winter.  He was nearly all night out in the cold and became so chilled that he died in a few minutes after he reached the house.  He has relatives living in Albany, where the remains were sent by Coroner Parshall.  Another sad commentary on the dangerous habit of dram drinking.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 25, 1869

Deaths

In So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], July 31, Nathan Church, aged 74 years.

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 8, Mrs. Angeline Talcott aged 54 years.

In So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 12, Jacob Gazlay, aged 74 years.

"Now they enjoy a heavenly birth / they are not lost but gone before."

Mrs. Hallenbeck, wife of David Hallenbeck of East Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY] came to Cobleskill in company with her son, a few days since.  After dinner at the National Hotel, she and her son went to Geo. Bellenger's photograph rooms for the purpose of having her picture taken.  She seemed in her usual good health.  The artist took the picture, immediately after which she fell to the floor, and it was supposed had fainted.  A physician was called, who thought it only the result of a little over exertion or excitement.  About 5 o'clock she was conscious and complained of a headache and pain in the stomach.  She was removed to the National Hotel where she immediately grew worse and lay in an unconscious state until her death, which took place at about 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening.  Mrs. Hallenbeck was about 40 years of age.  The physicians pronounced her disease congestion of the brain.  C. Index

Edward Thorpe, Esq. died at Butternuts [Otsego Co NY] on the 10th inst. at the advanced age of 93 years.  he had resided for a long time in that town and was well known and respected.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 8, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Jan 23, by Rev. Elwin Potter, Geo. A. Hines of Seward [Schoharie Co. NY] and Miss Alice E. Winnie of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Rebecca Marvin, wife of Warner Marvin of Hume, Allegany Co. N.Y., died at the residence of Silas Robinson, Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th day of January 1878, in the 53rd year of her age.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin left their pleasant home a few weeks ago to visit friends in Connecticut and Georgia and on their return from the South stopped at Mount Vision, intending to make their relatives at that place a short visit.  The sudden change of climate from the mild Gorgia winter to that of our own proved too much for the naturally frail constitution.  Pneumonia, the foe that carries away so many of our friends, assailed her, and after nine days weary battle, she sank beneath his power.  Patient and cheerful without a murmur or complaint, she endured all and when the summons came, calmly departed for that world which lies beyond our mortal wisdom.  Rev. A.J. Cook, pastor of the M.E. church at Mr. Vision, conducted the funeral services at the house of Silas Robinson on the 21st inst. after which Mr. Marvin took all that remained of his loved wife to her former home for burial.  May God bless and strengthen him in this hour of sorrow and darkness.

Vital Records, Binghamton, NY, March & April 1845

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 6, 1845

Marriage

On the 4th instant by B.N. Loomis, Esqr., Mr. Walter Wood to Miss Mary Carman, all of Chenango [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday morning, Mrs. Amelia M . [Way] wife of Mr. Harvey Way, and daughter of Mr. Richard Vosbury of Windsor [Broome Co. NY], aged 25 years.

Mrs. Way was the excellent daughter, the affectionate wife, the beloved friend and the sincere Christian.  She has left an infant child and a large circle of relatives and friends full of sorrow.  But to her the exchange is, without doubt, full of blessedness.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Saturday, Charlotte [Smith], daughter of Dea. Joseph M. Smith aged 17 years.

In Union [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 23d, Mr. Ephraim Davis in his 71st year.

At the Franklin House, New York, of congestion of the brain, on the evening of Friday the 21st ult., Hon. Henry W. Dwight, of Stockbridge, Mass.  His remains were taken to Stockbridge for interment.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 13, 1845

Marriage

In Union [Broome Co. NY], on Sunday evening Feb. 16 by the Rev. E.P. Beecher, Mr. Chester Day to Miss Eliza Howard.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 20, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. James P. Smith of Franklin, Susquehanna Co. Pa., to Miss Caroline D. Bradley of this place.

Death

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 16th inst. after a severe illness, Mr. Elias Jones, aged about fifty years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, March 27, 1845

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by the Rev. A. Barker, Mr. Joel Braynard of Colesville [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Jane A. Bradley of the former place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Friday last, Miss Emmeline F. Gager, daughter of Mr. Joshua Gager, aged 38 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 10, 1845

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY], March 27th, by the Rev. Mr. Darby, Mr. Theron Thompson and Miss Jane W. Potter both fo the former place.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, April 24, 1845

Marriage

At the Presbyterian Church, Castle Creek [Broome Co. NY], on Sunday the 13th inst. by the Rev. S.W Leonard, Mr. Festus E. Dennison to Miss Caroline Cary.

Deaths

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], April 21, of consumption, Miss Eunice Matoon, daughter of David Matoon, in the 35th year of her age.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday last, Mr. John Dunbar, aged about 60 years.  This is the third death in this afflicted family in the period of the last few days, the demise of Mrs. Dunbar, and a son, having been noticed in our last.  The disease, we understand, was bilious congestion of the lungs.   Mr. D. was an unpretending, but intelligent and most excellent man.  The whole community sympathize most deeply with the bereaved friends.

[Note:  wife, Harriet Crocker Dunbar, 14 Sept. 1798 - Apr. 10, 1845; son, Horace A. Dunbar, Feb. 25, 1824 - Apr. 8, 1845]

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Gen. Joshua Whitney

August 24, 1773 - April 13, 1845

The Republican, in connection with the death of Gen. Whitney, announced in our last, has the following notice of his life.

"Gen. Whitney was born in Hillsdale, Columbia County, New York, and removed to this county [Broome Co., NY] with his father, Judge Joshua Whitney, in 1787, and has resided in this town for the last 57 years. His father died when Gen. W. was about 19 years of age, leaving a large family of children, of whom Mr. Whitney was the eldest son.  The county was then almost a wilderness, there being but few families in the town.  Few men have risen higher by their own exertions under similar difficulties.  He was a man of great energy of character - was for many years an active merchant and farmer and accumulated a large property.  He was one of the most active men the county ever had - possessed of a strong mind and athletic frame, there was no hardship which he could not endure.  He was for a great many years one of the leading politicians of the State, and was once member of Assembly from this county, was one of a committee of three, with the late Judge Van Ness and Mr. Emmet, to whom was referred the subject of dissolving the Federal party.  For many years his influence in this county was irresistible. Gen. W. has been agent for the Bingham estate for a period of forty years and during all that time has discharged his duty with promptness and fidelity.  In whatever capacity it was his lot to be placed, he has always proved himself adequate to the responsibility imposed upon him.  There is scarcely a Road, Bridge, Meeting House, or any other public improvement, towards which Mr. Whitney has not contributed more or less.  It may safely be said that no man in the county has done as much for the settlement of the county and the improvement of the village as Gen. W.  He leaves a large family of children, nine of whom are now living, about forty grandchildren, and six or eight great-grandchildren to mourn his loss.  No one has ever departed this life in this village that was more identified with its history, its growth and prosperity.  His memory will be long cherished by reminiscences of his youth, handed down as almost traditionary legends of his youthful pioneering in the valley of the Chenango and Susquehanna."