Vital Records, Madison County, NY, 1808 & 1872

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 7, 1808

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on Thursday last, by the Rev. Joshua Leonard, Mr. George Dannals of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Freelove Remington of the former place.

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday the 80th ult. Mrs. Welthan Goodell consort of Mr. John Goodell, Jun. in the 66th year of her age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, September 21, 1808

Marriage

At Nelson [Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday last, by Elder Truman Beeman, Mr. Shelden Peirson to Miss Lois Dunham both of that place.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 5, 1808

Marriages

On the 8th ult. by Patrick Sinnot, Esq., Mr. Caleb Chace to Miss Tryphena Morris, all of Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY].

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by Elisha Williams, Esq., Mr. Charles Hudson to Mrs. Dolly Cadwell.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 12, 1808

Marriage

On Thursday the 6th inst. by Elder Peck, Daniel Wood, Esq. of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], to Miss Sophia Sims of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Hail! wedded pair, may you enjoy, / That bliss which time can ne'er destroy / With sympathy and mutual love, / May each the other's griefs remove / May all your days with peace be crown'd, / Nr discontent with you be found.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, October 19, 1808

Marriage

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY], Woodstock settlement, on Sunday the 16th inst. by Elder John Peck, Mr. Daniel Kemp to Miss Brintha Hamilton, both of Deruyter [Madison Co. NY].

Democratic Union, Union, NY, March 7, 1872

Marriages

SCOTT - OSGOOD:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 26, by Rev. WR. Brooks, Mr. George Dorance Scott and Miss -?- Osgood.

MORSE - ABBOTT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15? by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Frank D. morse and Miss Ester Abbott, all of Smyrna.

ESTES - KINNEY:  In Shed's Corner's [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 21 by A.B. White, Mr. Dwight D. Estes and Miss Sarah E. Kinney of Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY].

LOOMIS - DYE: [unreadable] Mr. Cyrus C. Loomis and Mrs. Sarah A. Dye, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

CANDEE - CROWELL:  In Bennett's Corners [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 10, by Rev. G.W. Smith, Mr. Oliver Z. Candee of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Emma S. Crowell, formerly of Cicero [Onondaga Co. NY].

Deaths

BANTON:  In Darien, Genesee, Co. N.Y., Feb. 28, John Banton formerly of Madison [Madison Co. NY], aged 63 years and 9 months.  His remains were interred in Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY].

COMSTOCK:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15, Mrs. Calvin S. Comstock of North Western, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] aged 46 years.

West Eaton, Madison Co. NY:  The funeral services of Miss Emma Demmon, formerly residing here, but more recently at Perryville [Madison Co. NY], were held at the Baptist Church on Sabbath last.  The attendance was large and the services solemn and impressive.  Miss Demmon was greatly beloved by her companions and associates and her loss will be felt in a large circle of friends and relatives.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, March 14, 1872

Marriages

STODDARD - COOK:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Feb 12 by Rev. H.H. Brown, Mr. Mitchell Stoddard and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Cook both of Stockbridge.

HECOX - MULLEN:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], March 9, by Rev. Moses Wells, Mr. Carl Hecox and Miss Mary Mullen, both of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY].

PRIEST - STANTON:  In the M.E. Church, Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], March 10, by Rev. C.S. Crane, Mr. Harvey Priest and Miss Mary Stanton, both of Georgetown.

COLLIER - LAMPHERE: In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], March 6, by Rev. J.B. Longstreet, Mr. Edwin F. Collier and Miss Ella A. Lamphere both of Chittenango.

ROGERS - CRANSON:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 29? by Elder H.J. Newpot? Mr. Orson D. Rogers of Shed's Corners [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Nancy A. Cranson of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

SNOW:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], March 13, at the residence of his brother, Hon. John Snow, aged 49 years.

WETMORE:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], March 15, of heart disease, Dr. Hulburt G. Wetmore, aged 63 years.

The death of Dr. Hulbert G. Wetmore, which occurred at his late residence on Sunday last, notice in another column, will be much regretted by the large circle of his old friends and acquaintances.  Having lived at Oneida Castle for many years, he has by the practice of his profession and untiring energy in administering to the wants of the sick and afflicted, won many personal friends and the general esteem of the surrounding community.

STILES:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 21, Sarah A. [StIles] wife of Whitford StIles, aged 56 years.

BRIGGS:  In Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.] Elenor [Briggs] a resident of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], aged 60 years.

SHERMAN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], March 8, of bronchitis, Henry L. Sherman aged 31 years, 10 months, 17 days.

DURKEE:  In Hamilton, Canada, March 9, Melissa Green [Durkee] wife of S. Morris Durkee, a former resident of Augusta, Oneida Co. [NY].  The remains were taken to the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Green at Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

TILLEY:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], March 9, Mrs. Mary A. Tilley in the 73d? year of her age.

HALL:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 9, Clarence Hall aged 2 years and 3 months.

PALMER:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 28, Rev. Bela Palmer aged 60 years.

THOMPSON:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 15, Henry Thompson 

JEWELL:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 29, Mrs. Mary Jewell, aged 69 years.

TUTTLE:  In South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], March 3, Samuel Tuttle, aged 50 years.

STORKE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 9, Mrs. Anna P. [Storke] wife of W.L. Storke, aged 61 years.

THOMPSON:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], at the house of her brother, John Bennett, Mrs. Sally Thompson wife of the late Samuel Thompson of Swansey, N.H., in the 89th? year of her age.

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BENNETT:  At her home in Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Mrs. John Bennett, in the 84th year of her age. 

This estimable lady departed this life at her residence in Durhamville, March 1, 1872, being in the 84th year of her age.  Mrs. Bennett had lived in this vicinity many years and was beloved by all who knew her.  She possessed in an eminent degree a large share of the Christian graces, modest and unassuming in her manners, uniform and gentle in her disposition, she always preferred to look charitably rather than expose the -?- of her fellow beings.  Early in life she embraced the Christian religion and united with the Baptist church and although for the past few years her infirmities had rendered her unable to go to the house of worship, she ever felt a deep interest in the welfare of the church.  she leaves an aged husband, to whom she was devoted and with whom she lived for nearly sixty-five years, and a large family of children, most of whom are settled in Durhamville and Oneida, to mourn her loss. They often sought her advice while she was seated in the old armchair, and never went away without feeling happier and wiser for the counsel they received. But those tender ties of affection have been severed, and she has passed away from earthly sorrows and has entered into her heavenly mansion of rest.

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Hamilton, Madison Co. NY:  Chauncey Isham died at Hamilton Centre last week, at the advanced age of 96 years.  Mr. Isham was undoubtedly the oldest inhabitant of this town and has been a resident of the Centre for more than 70 years.

Erieville, Madison Co., NY: On the 1st inst. Mrs. Ovet aged about 60 years died suddenly near this place.  She had long been in feeble health.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1848 & 1853/4

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 9, 1848

Marriages

On the 30th ult. by Rev. J.H. Carruth, Mr. John K. Leaning to Miss Jane E. Gross all of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY, on the 30th ult. by Rev. J. Ransom, Mr. Jacob B. Van Dewaraker to Miss Almira Peeso, both of this town.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mrs. Mary Graves aged 84 years, consort of Mr. Abner Graves, one of the early settlers of the place and an excellent wife and mother.

Another Revolutionary Patriot Gone:  Died at Petersburgh on Thursday, 27th ult. in the 85th year of his age, Budd Steward, a soldier of the Revolutionary Army, and a pensioner, and the last of that gallant and veteran band in Petersburgh [Rensselaer Co. NY].  Mr. Steward served nine months under Col. Marinus Willett and arrived at Schoharie a few hours after that village was burned.  He was in several battles that Willett fought with the Indians along the valley of the Mohawk.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 16, 1848

Marriage

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Barrett, Mr. Edwin Clark of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Catharine A. Reed of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst., Mary [Jones] daughter of Lorenzo and Mary Jones, aged 4 years and 22 days.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 13, 1848

Marriage

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Wm. Higby, Jr. and Mary Brocks.

Death

In Toddsville, (Hartwick) [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult., Clarissa [Sholes] wife of Patten F. Sholes, aged 48 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 20, 1848

Connubial Bonds

"The silken tie that binds two willing hearts"

At Argusville, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Geo. Boardman, Leeter H. Ronisson, merchant of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Mary Elizabeth [Snyder] eldest daughter of James Snyder, Esq. of the former place.

The Sepulchral Hrn.

"Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O! death."

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mrs. Prudence H. Whitaker [Jones] wife of Mr. Edward B. Jones, aged 27 years and 7 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 27, 1848

Connubial Bonds

On the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Pegg, Mr. Alphonzo Wetmore of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY], to Miss Mary Pegg of Palatine [Montgomery Co. NY].

Also, at the same time, by the smae, Justus F. Wetmore of Fort Plain [Montgomery Co. NY], to Miss Rhoda Bailey of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY].

The Sepulchral Hrn.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Delphene [Smith] daughter of Ezekiel and Altana Smith, in the 4th year of her age.

"Thy days my little one were few, / An angels' morning visit / That came and vanished with the dew, / Twas here - 'tis gone - where is it.

Where are they now, those smiles, those tears, / Thy mother's darling treasure, / She sees the still and still she hears / Thy tones of pain or pleasure."

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 21, 1853

Marriage

In Watervale, Onondaga Co. [NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. Mr. Herrick, Mr. Charles A. Garlick of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] to Miss Marion D. Ely of Watervale.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, January 4, 1854

Marriages

On the 26th by the Rev. E.C. Hodze, Mr. Isaac Morrell and Miss Caroline Sulivan both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

By the same Dec. 20th, Mr. Hammon Cook of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Jennett Davis of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY 1809, 1848

 Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, November 25, 1809

Marriage

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Nash, Mr. Ira Tanner to Miss Rhoda Hubbart.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, December 23, 1809

Marriage

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Daniel Nash, Mr. Isaac Skidmore to Miss Sally Lull.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, December 30, 1809

Marriage

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Capt. Jerome Clark of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Nancy Waldo of the former place.

Death

In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY], on the morning of the 22d instant, the Hon. William Cooper Esq. aged 55 years.  His remains were removed to his seat in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] and on Monday following were interred in the Episcopal burying ground.

Though at this day eulogy, by some, is considered as but common fame, yet it would be withholding a tribute justly due not to say that the many shining qualities of Judge Cooper are bright examples for imitation.  His enterprise, perhaps, without a parallel, has contributed more to the settlement and prosperity of this county than that of any other person and this village which so deservedly bears, and ought to perpetuate his name, remains as a monument of his public zeal and benevolent designs.  His friends, while they cease not to lament his death, will cherish with satisfaction the recollection of his virtues.  An afflicted family have to mourn the loss of his paternal care and affection, while the poor and unfortunate look in vain for their departed friend and benefactor.  His piety, for he was thoroughly persuaded of the truth of Revelation, was accompanied with the warmest benevolence to his fellow creatures.  No one could more strongly feel that the love to God was to be united with love to man.  Nor was this principle that rested in kind wishes and pathetic feelings for the happiness of others, but it was manifested in the most active exertions for their welfare.  No scheme of doing good was ever suggested to him, into which he did not enter with ardor.  But the generosity of his mind was most displayed in assisting the erection of places of Divine worship and in spreading the gospel among those who were strangers to it.  In these he took the lead and by his example he inspired others with the same spirit.  "Blessed are the charitable!"

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 4, 1848

Marriage

In Louisville [St. Lawrence Co. NY] on the 16th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Dodge, H.J. Ball of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] to Ruth Ann Blend of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Verona, Oneida Co. [NY] at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. L. Beardsley, on the 19th ult. Mrs. Mary Spooner relict of the late Ruggles Spooner, esq. of Plainfield, Otsego Co. [NY].  She with her husband, were among the first settlers in Plainfield and located on the spot where she resided 54 years.  Her Christain conduct and deportment were such as endeared her to all with whom she was acquainted and although her death was severely felt by her family and friends, they have the satisfaction of feeling that their loss is her eternal gain.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th ult. Mr. Charles Wait aged about 50 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 11, 1848

Marriages

On the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. George W. Austin of Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], to Miss Sarah A. Harvey of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Newark, Wayne County [NY] on the 22d ult., Mr. De Witt Ford of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Caroline M. Fairchild of the former place.

In Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Torry, Mr. Beri Cook to Miss Parmelia Wilcox, both of Plainfield.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 18, 1848

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Miss Susan Brimmer, daughter of Mr. John Brimmer, aged 27 years.  The deceased was an amiable and worthy young lady, and her loss is deeply felt by her family and friends.

In this city [NYC], on Friday morning, 10th inst. after a short but severe illness, Charles Fitch [Hall] only son of John C. and Ann Eliza Hall, aged 1 year, 5 months and 11 days.

His remains will be deposited in the vault of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, corner of Prince and Marion Streets, this day (Saturday) at 2 o'clock, there to remain until the opening of navigation, when they will be taken to Cherry Valley, Otsego County, N.Y. for burial,  N.Y. Globe.

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Another of our old and most respected citizens has gone down to the grave.  William McLean, Esquire, after a long and lingering illness which he bore with fortitude and Christian resignation, died last Sunday morning in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], in the seventy-fourth year of his age.  He was formerly a Citizen of Oneida County [NY] and printed and edited the first Newspaper which was published in that County.  The first number of this paper made its appearance, we believe, about the year 1795.  It was called "The Whitestown Gazette and Cate's Patrol."  How wonderful that the man who printed the first newspaper published in the great, rich and populous County of Oneida, was buried yesterday!  In 1818 he came to this village and commenced printing "The Cherry Valley Gazette," which he continued until the year 1831, when the management of it was transferred to his son, Charles McLean, Esq. the present Clerk of this County.  When Gen. Harrison was elected president in 1840, he was appointed Postmaster of this village, which office he held for four years.   About eighteen years ago, he was elected Town Clerk of Cherry Valley, and was, notwithstanding all the changes and fierce collisions of parties, unanimously re-elected by his neighbors and townsmen, until the last Town Meeting, when the state of his health did not permit him to be a candidate.  He was literally a wording man and was, when he commenced his career in life, a Federalist of the Washington School.  He never changed his principles.  It is remarkable that though during the most bitter political controversies he conducted for many years a party Newspaper, he has not left behind him a single personal enemy.

"A Wit's a feather, and a Chief's a rod, / An honest man's the noblest work of God."

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, March 25, 1848

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Celia S. [Fellows] eldest daughter of Rathbone R. and Celia C. Fellows, aged 5 years, 2 months and 15 days.

"He takes naught but what he gave, / And blessed be His name / For though her body's in the grave, / Her soul's gone whence it came.

With Jesus now she is at rest, / No sorrow does she know; / In heaven she'll be forever blest / Why with her here below?

O, God! prepare us all to greet / This sainted child in heaven / Grant us thy grace, and let us meet, / With all our sins forgiven.

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In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th of January  last, Clarissa Stanton, aged 18 years.

Vital Records, Delaware (1826) & Otsego (1878) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 25, 1826

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. John Sears, Mr. Morris Vail to Miss Harriet Edwards, both of that place.

By the same, on the 11th inst. Mr. Wm. Wead of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Polly Chamberlain of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY]

Mr. John Rathbone to Miss Abigail Fitch both of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

On the 12th inst. Mr. Martin Colton of Lansing [Tompkins Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Loveland of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

Mr. Benjamin Bissell of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Phebe Gager of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

At Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 18th inst. by Elder Daniel Wright, Mr. Lot Lewis to Miss Clarissa Treadwell.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 22, 1826

Marriages

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 12th inst. by Elder Cummings, Mr. Samuel Robinson to Mrs. Jane Rogers.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on Tuesday the 21st inst. by the Rev. Isaac Headley, Mr. Joseph Osborn to Miss Mary Fitch, daughter of Mr. Seymour Fitch.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 1, 1878

Marriage

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], July 22d, 1878, by Rev. H.B. Cook, William G. Peck of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary C. Medbury of Pittsfield.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], July 28th, 1878, Patrick Moore aged 33 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], July 26th, '78, Ann Eliza [Halbert] wife of Morris S. Halbert in the 48th year of her age.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], July 10th, Richard Webb aged 77 years.

Mrs. Dr. John B. Marchisi mother of Mrs. P.G. Tanner of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], died at her residence in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 26th ult., aged about 80 years.  Her venerable husband survives her, at the age of 90.  His father was one of the most celebrated musicians in Italy.  Dr. M. has reside in Utica for 63 years.

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At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], July 13th, Mary Ann [Fern] wife of John Fern aged 61 years, 7 months and 29 days.

"She's sleeping so sweetly, / Oh, there let her rest / With roses and lilies / Upon her pure breast / Though stars their lone vigils / Keep o'er the tomb, / Her soul is rejoicing / In Eden's bright bloom.

In life's early morning / There came the sure token, / The silver cord loosed / The golden bowl broken. / But sure was the anchor / Across the dark river, / Her refuge was Jesus, / The blessed life giver.

Then mourn not for Mary, / For sweetly she'll rest, / In Eden's fair bowers / The home of the blest. / She'll join in the anthems / The angel lands sing, / And weave the sweet garlands / the shining ones bring.

Oh, weep not for Mary / She'll joyfully wait / To meet you in glory, / At Eden's bright gate. / Where wait the soft zephyr / That fragrantly roam, / Sweet music to welcome / The loved ones home.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 2, 1878

Deaths

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], July 27, William Sloat aged about 28 years.

On Mill Creek, Otego [Otsego Co. NY], July 26, Jane Hawkins aged 27 years.  Buried in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th.

At West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], July 26, Emma [Norris] wife of Thomas Norris, aged 25 years, 9 months.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], July 21, Willis T. Haight aged 72 years.

Williard Hall of this place [Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY] died last week Tuesday of typhoid fever.  Mr. Hall was a mechanic and an esteemed citizen.  His sudden death has cast a feeling a sadness over the whole community.  The funeral services took place on Thursday the 25th, at his late residence in this village, services conducted by Rev. Mr. Webster, of Mt. Vision, after which the friends and relatives in procession, wended their way in sorrow through heat and dust to Westville [Franklin Co. NY], where the remains of the deceased were placed beside those of his kindred and near the home of his youth.  Mr. H. leaves a wife in feeble health and two small boys, with no very cheering prospects before them in life.  It is thought that Mr. Hall was partially sun stroke, as the great moving cause of his sickness.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  The remains of Francis Walker were interred in Brookside cemetery on Tuesday of last week.  Rev. J.V.O. Nellis officiated.

Otego, Otsego Co. NY:  Dr. D.B. Hunt, of New York and family made a very sad visit in this place last week.  They arrived at his father's (H. Hunt) on Wednesday of last week.  Their little son, aged six months, was taken sick while coming.  Cholera infantum triumphed and Sunday night little Dwight [Hunt] died.  Mr. and Mrs. Hunt returned to New York Monday morning with the corpse. They were expected to remain at the Sliter house during the Summer.

Vital Records, Chenango (1878) & Delaware (1825) Counties, NY

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 24, 1878

Marriage

CUMMINGS - MURRAY:  In Olean [Cattaraugus Co. NY, July 4th, by Rev. O.F. Williams, Mr. George H. Cummings of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. Murray of Humphrey, N.Y. [Cattaraugus Co.].

Deaths

NASH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], July 16th, Mr. Alphonzo D. Nash aged 55 years.

PENDLETON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], July 17th, William Pendleton, Esq. aged 83 years.

WILLCOX:  In Mayville, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. July 12th, Lydia A. [Willcox] aged 72 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 25, 1878

Marriages

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], July 9th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Alonzo E. Miller to Miss Celia Olney, both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 14th, by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, Mr. Charles Husted and Mrs. Nancy Button , all of Sherburne.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 25, 1878

Death

DUNLEVY:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], July 20, 1878, of diptheria, Delia J. Dunlevy aged 38 years.

Diphtheria is still raging to a considerable extent at East Guilford.  On Sunday last, after an illness of but three days with the disease, Mrs. Delia Dunlevy, whose death appears in another column, passed away.  Others of the family are down with it, but hopes of their recovery are entertained.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 7, 1825

Death

On Saturday evening last, Harriet Elizabeth Foote daughter of General Frederick P. Foote of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], aged seventeen years.  Last summer saw her apparently in health.  Her decline became visible at the commencement of autumn and at the approach of winter terminated rapidly in death.  She possessed in an uncommon degree the attractive graces and amiable manners which make youth beloved and render it peculiarly and touchingly interesting in its lapse to the tomb.  A life of spotless innocence spent in the practice of virtues early inculcated by the purest precept and example will console her afflicted friends with the belief that she has gone to a better world.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 14, 1825

Death

Died very suddenly in Hancock [Delaware Co. NY], on the 20th ult. Mr. Archibald Armstrong aged about 66 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 28, 1825

Marriage

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday the 22d inst. by the Rev. Isaac Headley, Capt. Platt Townsend to Miss Abigail Mead daughter of Mr. Allen Mead, all of that place.

Deaths

Died at Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st inst. of a consumption, Mrs. Betsy Case, wife of Roger Case, Esq. aged 45 years.  Mrs. Case was distinguished for exemplary piety and endearing behavior. She possessed a most amiable disposition and from her kindness and benevolence, she was ever ready to afford relief to the poor and needy. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and tender mother and to her husband and children, her loss is irreparable.  Mrs. Case was a member of the Presbyterian Church and during her sickness her mind often rose superior to her infirmities and bespoke the steadfast purpose of her soul. The thought of death, which often appalls the ungodly, produced in her a glow of animation.  She seemed to view it as the gate of endless day and dying but going home, believing it far greater riches to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season.

Gradually, yet patiently and tranquilly she sank under the increasing weight of disease and her immortal spirit unfettered and enlarged, winged its way to regions of everlasting bliss, to unite with the "spirits of just men made perfect," to the everlasting enjoyment of those good things which God hath prepared and laid up in store of those that love him.

"The world can never give / The bliss for which we sigh; / 'Tis not the whole of life to live, / Nor all of death to die.

Beyond this vale of tears, / There is a life above, / Uncumbered by the flight of years, / And all that life is love."

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At Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] after a short illness of a typhus fever, much esteemed and lamented Miss Huldah H. Edwards, daughter of Zephaniah Edwards of Andes [Delaware Co. NY] in the 22d year of her age. she was a public professor of the Christian religion, and we trust she is now 

ranging the fields of the blessed in that happy city, blest abode, / To dwell forever with her God.  

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Sirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 25, 1878

Marriages

HUBBELL - BUELL:  In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], July 17th, by Rev. G. Whitaker, Mr. Root Hubbell formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella Buell of Franklin.

SISSON - ARMSTRONG: In South Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], July 5th, by Rev. J.M. Todd, Mr. Willis Sisson to Miss Minnie Armstrong both of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

REDINGTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 21st, after a lingering illness, Corinthia E. [Redington] wife of John W. Redington and sister of Mrs. Henry Mitchell, aged 67 years.

GLOVER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 18th, Sophia Glover, aged 71 years.

OLNEY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], July 23d, Mr. Green Olney, aged 86 years.

Green Olney, one of the oldest residents in town, died last night, at the advanced age of 86 years.

LOW:  Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral services of John Low who nearly his whole lifetime resided in Columbus were held at New Berlin yesterday, Rev. Mr. Crosby officiating.  Years ago, Mr. low engaged and paid Mr. Crosby to conduct his funeral.  Deceased was considerably past eighty years of age.

RYAN:  A correspondent of the Binghamton Republican of Saturday last, gives the following particulars of a fatal accident which occurred in Virgil [Cortland Co. NY]:  "Mr. Jonathan Ryan, of Virgil, aged nearly seventy, was violently thrown from a load of lumber Tuesday afternoon, the horse becoming unmanageable.  The fall dislocated some of the vertebrae of his spine.  He lingered along for about twenty-four hours, and then died, mortification having set in before death.  He was buried yesterday. He was an industrious man and was greatly respected by all who knew him."

News Item

Withered Flowers

It is sad to witness the work of the chill frost in a beautiful garden, but infinitely more sorrowful when bright and lovely buds of promise - the loved and loving children - are smitten by the destroyer Death.

The Sabbath School at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] was like a beautiful garden.  Around its blooming plants twined strongest and tenderest cords of love, but diphtheria came, and one by one the flowers drooped and died.

The home garland of Philip Matthewson was composed of five lovely children.  Who can tell with what love and pride they were regarded, what fond hopes were bound up in that bright circlet?  Only one of that fair garland remains. The others are transplanted to the heavenly gardens.  The family of Austin Miller comprised six beloved children.  They had seen their companions falling around them till they had come to regard the diphtheria as the death angel.  Charley [Miller], aged eleven, was the first one stricken.  He was a child of remarkable intelligence, seeming to understand the words of divine truth almost by intuition.  When he felt the grasp of the disease upon his throat, he called for water.  After tasting it, he sent a glass to his sick mother, and to everyone who entered the room he offered the pure water.  Was it in memory of Him who once said "Drink ye all of it?"  Be that as it may, Charley soon went to drink of the "water of life," in the beautiful city of God. Thither his little sister, aged seven, soon followed him, saying, "I am going to Charley, but there are so many people in heaven I'm afraid I can't find him."  So many - yes, and soon the pet of the household, a dear little boy of three years, joined the company.  Three on earth, and three in Heaven.  One day the circle shall be joined again, but now there are lonely homes, and the Sabbath School is like a deserted garden, its fairest flowers withered and dead.  But, unlike the withered flowers of earth, these sweet blossoms only felt the death chill as a signal to take on forms of immortal glory and beauty which they now wear in the garden of the Lord, where Christ the Savior is the gardener, and where the chill breath of the Destroyer shall be felt nevermore.  E.J.R.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 27, 1848

Marriages

BREED - FOSTER:  At East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], July 21st, 1878, by Rev. H.B. Jones, Jaba Breed to Miss Jada Foster, all of Pharsalia.

BIRDSALL - TABER:  In Lake Mahopac, Putnam County, N.Y., July 17th, Mr. Herbert F. Birdsall and Miss Hattie D. Taber both of Lake Mahopac, formerly of Whitney's Point, N.Y. [Broome Co.].

Deaths

COLE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 7th, Mr. Rufus Cole, aged 64 years.

ALLEN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 10th, Mary P. [Allen] wife of Henry Allen, aged 25 years.

ROBINSON:  At Center Lisle [Broome Co. NY], July 13th, Mr. Fred J. Robinson, aged 26 years.

VROMAN:  In Triangle [Broome Co. NY] July 18th, Mrs. Adeline [Vroman] wife of Stephen Vroman, aged 31 years.

FERRIS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], July 25th, Mrs. Lydia Ferris aged 84 years and 9 months.

BONNAR:  In West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Mary Adelia Bonnar of Boston, aged 23 years and 10 months.

KNOWLTON:  In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] July 14, Henry Knowlton, aged 93 years.

TYLER:  In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], July 16, Mrs. Perlina Tyler, aged 78 years.

Vital Records, Broome (1837) & Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, September 28, 1837

Deaths

On the 25th of August last, near Peoria (Illinois) Mr. Lewis Squires aged 60 years, and on the 6th inst. Mr. Barzilai Gray aged 36 years.  In noticing the death of these individuals, we are forcibly reminded of the uncertainty of life.  Mr. Squires was one of our most respected citizens, having been a resident of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] from an early day.  About a year since he removed to the state of Illinois, where he has now been called to bid adieu to all earthly scenes.  Mr. Gray was reared in our midst and bid fair for a long life of usefulness.  He bade us adieu with prospects truly flattering.  But the destroyer came, and the earth now covers his remains.

At Fairfield (Conn.) on the 20th instant, Samuel Rowland, Esq. father of the Rev. Mr. Rowland, of Union in this county [Broome Co. NY], in the 69th year of his age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 5, 1837

Death

Died at New Orleans on the 13th ult., Mr. William Wallace Whitney, son of Gen. Joshua Whitney, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 27 years.  The deceased was for many years afflicted by a pulmonary complaint, which induced him to spend most of his time in southern climates.  Since his marriage with the daughter of the late Daniel Clark, of New Orleans, he has been assiduously engaged in prosecuting her claims to the immense estate left by her father.  He was so engaged at the time of his last and fatal sickness by the yellow fever.

Mr. Whitney, at an early period of his life, gave promise of superior moral and intellectual attainments and, although his progress was greatly checked by disease, he nevertheless acquired such a fund of general and useful information as well fitted him for all the duties and associations of refined life.  He moreover possessed in a high degree those manly and social virtues which secured to him the respect of strangers and endeared him to his friends.  Few of any age have left this world more faultless than the subject of this imperfect tribute and the memory of his virtues will long be cherished in the place of his nativity.  He has left an amiable widow and two interesting children, now in New Orleans, who will receive in a peculiar degree the sympathies of a numerous circle of relatives and friends.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 19, 1837

Deaths

Died in the town of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, of consumption, Mr. Lucius D. Russ aged 17 years and 7 months.

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The death of Mr. Wm. Wm. Whitney formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] is thus noticed in the New Orleans Commercial Bulletin:

"He was born in the year 1810 in Broome County in the State of New York, and was the son of Gen. Joshua Whitney, of Binghamton in that State.  He has left a bereaved wife and two children to mourn an irreparable loss.  The deceased came to this city about three years ago, for the purpose of prosecuting the claim of his wife, as the legal heir of the late Daniel Clarke, to a very large estate; to recover which a suit is now pending here, in the United States District Court.

He was preparing to leave the city for the purpose of returning to New York, but-- "Death rides on every passing breeze, / He lurks in every flower, / Each season has its own disease, / Its peril every hour."

The most regular and exemplary habits have marked his sojourn in this city, and though he mingled but little in society or the busy scenes of life, yet it may afford some consolation to his absent friends to know, that notwithstanding he sleeps among strangers, the mildness of his disposition and suavity of manners had won for him many friends who mourn his premature fate, and in whose memory he will long live.  The subject of this notice, as a son and a brother, was all the relation required - as a husband, affectionate and tender - as a father, kind and indulgent - as a friend, ardent and sincere.

He possessed the finest natural endowments and received all the advantages of an early education.  He cherished the utmost philanthropy and his greatest ambition was to do good.  From these qualities his family and friends had treasured in their bosoms, the most sanguine hopes of his rising worth and usefulness.  To commemorate the virtues of the dead is a duty which we owe not only to them, but to the living, and this we can only do by recording the amiable qualities of those who have descended to the tomb not only as an example to those who survive but as a gratification to the friends and relatives of departed worth.  Actuated by a desire to perform the last sacred attachment, the writer feels a gloomy pleasure in attempting to call to mind those engaging features of character which bound together in ties of friendship and love, hearts which have only been separated for a time by the relentless hand of death.  If the friends of the deceased mourn, it is not without hope; for they believe they shall be united to him again in regions of unalloyed felicity, the animating hope of this life and the glorious promise of the next."

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 26, 1837

Deaths

Died in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Monday morning last, Mr. Albert Orser aged about 42 years.

At Sherman, St. Joseph's County, Michigan, on the 10th inst. Mr. James McKinney, postmaster at that place and formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 27, 1878

Deaths

OLNEY:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d inst., Hon. Josiah G. Olney, aged 86 years.

Another of the old "landmarks" has gone - a pioneer has fallen.  Mr. Olney died on the 23d inst. at the advanced age of 86, at his home where he had lived for seventy years or more.  By his death the last connecting link in the town of Columbus between the past and present generation is broken.  He was a man of culture, a friend of education, an apt teacher, an honest man "the noblest work of God." While he made little pretension to religion, his life was full of its fruits. The poor always found relief at his hands.  Benevolence, just dealing, the promotion of peace, marked his course in life.  He represented his county in the Assembly in 1839 and held various offices of honor and trust in his town.  Few live so many years and leave a better record.  As a result of his frugality, a handsome estate is left to his heirs.  T.G.L.

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Mr. Alonzo Van Wagner of this town died July 16, 1878, aged 66 years, 11 months and 24 days.

Mr. Van Wagner was born in Dutchess Co. N.Y. July 22, 1811 and came to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] in 1829, where he has since lived an honored citizen and kind and obliging neighbor.  For the last ten years he has been a great sufferer from a painful disease which has slowly but surely carried him to the grave.  He was converted to God many years ago and though not identifying himself with any religious body has been interested in the prosperity of Zion.  He has been anxious for some time to receive his summons to depart and has found his trial in waiting God's time Truly for him "to die" was "gain."  He leaves a family, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.  B.F.M.  Sherburne, N.Y., July 26, 1878

Vital Records, Madison County, NY February 1872

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 15, 1872

Marriages

BURTON - BURTON:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 1, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. John T. Burton of Madison [Madison Co. NY], and Miss Amanda T. Burton, of Nelson.

WADSWORTH - HUBBARD:  In Erieville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 5, by James Stevenson, Esq., Mr. John R. Wadsworth of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Nettie Hubbard of Poolville [Madison Co. NY].

LASEL - MORROW:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 6 at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. F.W Tooke, Mr. Albert E. Lasel of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Selia S. Morrow of Georgetown.

COONROD - PENNER:  In Clockville ]Madison Co. NYH], Feb. 3, by Rev. A.G. Fargo, Hiram Coonrod and Miss Emma Penner, both of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

NEWMAN - BROWN:  In Bennett's Corners [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 30, by Rev. E.R. Crain, Frank Newman of Vernon, and Mrs. Caroline Brown, of South Otselic, Chenango Co. [NY].

McDONALD - DYE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 1 by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. S.R. McDonald and Miss Anna Dye both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BURDICK - CLARKE:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 25, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. P.A. Burdick and Miss Ella F. Clarke, both of DeRuyter.

Deaths

PARKER:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 4, Elra C. [Parker] only child of Charles and Lucinda Parker, aged 3 months and 17 days.

ISAACS: In Nelson [Madison Co. NY], Reb. 8, David D. Isaacs, aged 70 years and 8 months.

PALMER:  In Solsville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 9, Julins Palmer aged about 30 years.

FIFIELD:   In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 15, of consumption, Mason Fifield aged 32 years.

THOMPSON:  In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY], Feb. 5, Rev. G.W. Thompson formerly of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

WARD:  In Augusta [Oneida Co. NY], Feb. 5, infant daughter of Damas Ward, aged 5 months.

TYLER:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 6, Mr. Nathan Tyler recently of Oneida [Madison Co. NY], aged 63 years.

HOLMES:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 7, Mr. Ira Holmes in his 64th year.

USHER:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 6, Wm. Usher aged 72 years.

WESTCOTT:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 4, Ezekiel Westcott aged 47 years.

BROWNELL:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 2, Genivieve Brownell aged 3 years and 1 months.

BRIGGS:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 30, Addison Briggs, aged 4 months and 16 days.

BACON:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 27, Laura Bacon aged 86 years.

TAYLOR:  In Claridon, Ohio, Feb. 12, Mrs. Mary Ann Taylor formerly of the town of Lenox [Madison Col NY], aged about 60 years

Vital Records, Otsego (1848), Madison (1808) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 5, 1848

Marriages

On the 11th ult. by Rev. S.W. Niles, Mr. John Tice of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laura E. Waters of the same place.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. by the Rev. James W. Phillips, Mr. Charles G. Nicholson of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Chadden of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 23d ult., Ann Smith relict of David Smith, in the 71st year of her age.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th inst., Mr. Israel Parshall aged 65 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 12, 1848

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Bp. J.D. Lawyer, Mr. Wm. Van Alstine to Miss C.M. Countryman.

Deaths

In Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult. Mrs. Mary [Beatty] wife of Mr. George Beatty, aged 34 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst., Julia [Gray] daughter of Mr. Chester Gray, aged 17 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 19, 1848

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th ult. very suddenly, Mr. James McCollom in his 79th year.

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In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst., Roena P. [Phelon] daughter of Mr. Joseph Phelon, aged 15 years.

The recent and melancholy demise of this interesting young lady, which, though marked by no other than the ordinary circumstances of progressive disease, conveyed a shock to every nerve of sensibility in this community, should not be suffered to pass unaccompanied by a tribute to her memory, which, however humble and inadequate, as a declination of her character and remarkable genius, may serve at least as a faint expression to the general grief of which her untimely exit has been the cause.

Death is indeed a ruthless and indiscriminate destroyer.  No entreaties of friendship, no wailings of love, no cries of helpless dependency, can penetrate the leaden ear of this inexorable Monster, or limit the sweep of his mighty arm.  The nurseries of childhood and the retreats of old age, the halls of learning and the haunts of ignorance, the mansions of wealth and the hovels of want, are alike invaded by the insatiate marauder, and contribute to people the dark empire over which he reigns, in all the unrelenting terror of a hideous and universal conqueror.  In his dismal cells lie the paragon of virtue and the debauchee of vice, the wielder of the scepter and the wielder of the spade, thrown athwart each other in reckless contempt of all human distinctions.  He tears the mother from her friendless infant and turns from its lips the tide of life.  He stalks into the sacred enclosure of filial and parental tenderness, and the fairest and loveliest flower withers and dies at his touch.  Of this melancholy truth we have a striking exemplification in the sad occurrence we are now bemoaning.  If virtue, loveliness, youth and beauty - if sighs, tears, adoring friendships and agonized prayers, either all combined, could have touched the relentings or blunted the shaft of the destroyer, she had not died.  But his fearful power was triumphant. She has gone, that beauty, so fresh, so redolent with life, which the mutilating hand of disease and withering power of death could scarcely mar.  That smile so ready, so sweet, so lavish of affection, which without utterance spoke volumes of love, and called back to its artless wearer volumes of love in return.  All, all have passed away to exist no more, save in the vivid recollections of those on whose wounded hearts her image is engraven in lines that can never, no, never be effaced. 

But faded and gone as are that dimpled and pearly smile and the eye that spoke so brightly and lovingly with it.  She has left upon the world the impress of a character, a soul, which by the order of nature can never be obliterated.  "The man dies, but his deeds, his influence live," and young as she was, just passing that interesting point that separates the child from the woman, singularly combining the artless simplicity of the one with the unerring proprieties and matured accomplishments of the other, she has bequeathed as a rich legacy to her companions, a model of her sex whose symmetrical and graceful proportions may be studied with profit by them, may be copied with safety by all.  To a mind vigorous and vivid in its conceptions, of rapid growth and precocious development, was united an imagination of enchanting playfulness, and a taste that was even alive to the beauties of thought, of nature and of art.  The fabled enchantress of olden time had scarcely a readier gift in the magical than she had in the useful and ornamental arts.  She had but to touch with her wand and the palace of Aladdin all that was beautiful in conception, and graceful in execution, stood forth to excite not so much her own, as the admiration of others.

We have not designed by this humble offering to kindle afresh, nor yet on the other hand, to attempt to mitigate, grateful thought the office would, the anguish of those whose hearts have been most deeply pained by this terrible dispensation.  No - sorrow like this is too keen, too peculiar, too painfully delicate to be arrayed before the cold eye of the world, though it should be by an unostentatious and sympathizing friendship.  But while we may not uncover, ever for the purpose of kind ministration, that secret, sacred, better grief, we may thus publicly award to our common humanity, the respect which one of her purest and loveliest ornaments is calculated to inspire.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 26, 1848

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. G.S. Boardman, Dr. John Kellogg to Miss Henrietta M. Flint daughter of Mr. Henry Flint, all of this village.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Col. NY] on the 14th inst., Mr. Henry C. Platner in the 62d year of his age.

Mr. Platner was in the enjoyment of his unusual health until about one hour before his death, when he was taken sick and before medical aid could be procured, he breathed his last in inexpressible agony.  Mr. P. came from Columbia County [NY] about 40 years ago, and has ever since resided in this town, where he has reared a numerous and respectable family of sons and daughters.  An enterprising citizen, a good neighbor, a kind husband and father, his loss will be extensively felt and deeply deplored.  The respect with which he was regarded was evinced by the very numerous assemblage of relatives and sympathizing citizens who followed him to the grave.

Called upon suddenly by the stern messenger of death, while engaged in his usual avocations, in the vigor of manhood, before the autumn of his days had passed into winter, while his heart was yet buoyant with hope and expectation, furnishes a striking illustration of the uncertainty of life and impresses upon us the solemn truth that "In the midst of life we are in death."

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 10, 1808

Deaths

At Onondaga on the 1st of July, Mr. Normand Rust one of the proposed Editors of this paper.  In the death of Mr. Rust, the public have sustained an irreparable loss, society a worthy intelligent member, and the writer of this article a real friend, whose talents he relied much upon in the arduous capacity of an editor.

Mr. John Barber the proprietor of this paper, is no more!  He expired on Sunday night last, after a the tedious and painful illness of eighteen months, aged 50 years, and on Tuesday his remains were interred in the cemetery of the Episcopal Church, attended by the Mechanic's Society, of which he was a member, and a numerous concourse of relatives, friends and fellow citizens. "When the just man dies, let the people mourn."  [Albany Register, July 15]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 24, 1808

Marriage

In this town, [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday the 14th inst. by Phinehas Southwell, Esq., Mr. Robert N. French to Miss Charity Tracy.

Death

At Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], Mrs. Anna Stafford consort of Amos Stafford in the twenty-ninth year of her age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, August 31, 1808

Death

At Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], on Tuesday the 23d instant, very much regretted, Mrs. Gillet, consort of Daniel M. Gillet, Esq.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1809 & 1848

 Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, October 7, 1809

Death

On the 25th of June last, the body of an unknown man was found a few rods from the Seneca Turnpike in the town of Vernon, Oneida County [NY].  A Coroner's inquest was had on the body.  The verdict of the jury was that the person was willfully murdered by some person or persons to them unknown.  Much exertion has been made to detect the assassin, but to no purpose. The deceased was about five feet ten inches high and tolerably well-proportioned and was judged to be twenty-five or thirty years of age; of a light complexion, had short hair of a dark brown color; large sandy whiskers, left by his mode of shaving, inclining towards his chin; a little below his left kneepan was a scar about one inch in length; there were other scars about his legs and thighs.  His clothing was as follows:  a dark brown mixed colored sailor coat of home manufacture and pantaloons of the same; the coat appears to have been turned; on one side there were metal buttons, but no button holes on either side; a black vest of homespun fulled cloth, with metal buttons, and button holes on each side; a linen shirt, warp filled of cotton, with linen wristbands.  There were no pockets in either of the garments above mentioned.  The deceased had with him a pack made of a shirt like the one above described.  Also, three women's stockings, two of them made of tow, the other of cotton.  A pocket handkerchief checked with red. A small black wool hat; One pair of leather suspenders; one penknife with two blades; a shaving box without any cover, and part of a razor strop.

The Printers throughout the U. States are requested to give the above a place in their papers, by which means it is hoped that the melancholy circumstance may come to the knowledge of the friends of the deceased.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, October 14, 1809

Marriage

At Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ultimo, Mr. Daniel Gilbert of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Abigael; Belcher of the former place.

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Mr. Joseph Walker to Miss Loretta Green.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, October 21, 1809

Death

On Wednesday evening last, Margaret Bowers, youngest daughter of John M. Bowers, Esq.

MONODY

"O'er the new mound that warrants this thy grave, / A stranger muse, sweet babe! thy fate shall wail / Shall add her tribute to the passing gale. / That, plaintive, whistler as the yew trees wave; / And, whilst the moonbeam plays / Upon the glossy stream, / Or glimmers through the haze, / Thy artless, fonding ways / Shall be my theme.

Nurs'd in the bosom of parental love, / Ah! well I know the joy thy smile would bring; / Joy, such as watchful seraphs must approve, / Joy which to forfeit, who would be asking? / And when thy little feet, / To nature promptly true, / First ran thy Pa to meet, / Oh! how his heart would beat / With rapture at the view.

Oft had thy tender mother, as she prest / Thy simple form in her yet feeble arms / [unreadable] / Thy hop'd for joys are o'er, / Soon as thy babe began to lisp and fawn / It breathes no more!

And oh! sweet babe, methinks I see thee die, / And almost what thy mother felt, I feel, / Yet no! that cannot be. / She bore and nurter'd thee, / Thine infant arms did round her neck entwine, / Therefore her sorrow mine would mock'ry call; / But that I anguish know, / Witness this sigh of woe, / Witness these tears that flow, / Witness the ardent prayer I send to heaven for mine.

Full oft shall mem'ry paint the deathly scene, / And mournful fancy rise upon thy bier / And many a Father's sigh and Mother's tear; / And many a pitying child shall linger here / Each sultry noon, / And lift its hands and shake its head. / And bid its comrades softly tread / Upon the beauteous baby's bed, / Who died so soon."

The Monody was wrote by a mother.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, October 28, 1809

Marriages

At Canandaigua [Ontario Co. NY] on Sunday the 13th inst. Peter Hughes Esq. Clerk of the county of Cayuga, aged 55, to Miss Laomi Gould, aged 21.

At New York, the Hon. Ambrose Spencer Esq. to Mrs. Catherine Norton daughter of the  Hon. James Clinton.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 5, 1848

Marriages

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst., by Rev. Mr. Campbell, Julius Elwell of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to Mandana C. Davidson of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] (In connection with the above we take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of an unusually large quantity of wedding cake.)

In Westville [Franklin Co., NY], the 30th ult. by Rev. G.W Gates, Mr. Isaac B. Hand to Miss Sarah M. Jewell.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 12, 1848

Death

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th ult. Mr. David Johnson aged 77 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 19, 1848

Marriages

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th instant, by Rev. D.B. Collins, Edward Fernes to Miss Delilah Hill.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th instant, Mr. Epraim Cummings to Miss Lucinda Stone, both of Milford.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th ult. by Elder Howe, Mr. Gershom Bostwick to Miss Betty Thorp, both of Milford.

On the 13th ult by the same, Elijah Reed to Julina Miller, all of Milford.

On the 2d instant, by the same, Henry Brown of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Phebe Nash of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th ult. Mrs. Nancy [Parker] wife of Chauncey Parker, aged 53 years.

On Sunday evening last, Lois Johnson relict of Dr. Daniel Johnson, deceased, in her 89th year, one of the first settlers of this town.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, July 1878 & November 1853

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, July 25, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], July 18th, 1878, Sarah E. [Becker] wife of Henry C. Becker, aged 38 years 2 months 17 days.

At Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], July 18th, 1878, James J. Wiltse, aged 3 years, 9 months and 7 days.  Also, on the 20th inst. Fred Lee Wiltse, aged 1 year and 15 days, children of M.D. and Ellen E. Wiltse.

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], July 13th, '78, Vern S. Lent in his 72d year.

In Mattison, Mich., June 27th, Dan Cushman brother of Pitt Cushman, formerly a resident of Pittsfield, Otsego Co. [NY], aged 74 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], July 19th, Clark Brown in the 89th year of his age.

The deceased was born in North Scituate, R.I., in the year 1789.  He came to Fly Creek in the Spring of 1810 and resided here until the day of his death.  Fifty-seven years were lived in the house in which he died.  The place was dear to him because of its many sacred associations.  He early joined the lodge of Masons at Cooperstown.  Not one member of that company, who met on that occasion, is left to drop a tear at the burial of their comrade and brother.  His mechanical genius was remarkable and at an early age he sought every opportunity to exercise and cultivate it.  Today as a monument of his genius there stands at Toddsville, the first cotton power loom built in the State of New York.  In religious belief, he was a Universalist.  He connected himself with that faith at its first introduction into this part of the country.  Amid the varied experiences of his life he remained loyal to his faith and died rejoicing in the belief that "all men will finally be saved."

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 26, 1878

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], by Rev. S.R. Ward, Lorent G. Conklin and Emma L. Keller.

In South Gilboa [Schoharie Co. NY], July 20, by Rev. P.L. Richards Solon Barnes of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Sarah E. Brewster of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY].

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], July 17, by Rev. G.W. Ferris, Lorin M. Robinson and Mary Mead all of Roxbury.

At the residence of Mrs. Juliet Tobey in Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] by Rev. S.R. Evens, John B. Holmes of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Tobey of Davenport.

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], July 20, by Rev. L. Sperry, Charles Fitzgerald of Sidney and Miss Anna L. Allbright of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], July 18, by Rev. H.M. Ladd of Walton, assisted by Rev. L.M. Purington, of Unadilla, Gustave Emrich and Miss L. Anna St. John both of Unadilla.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], July 16, by Rev. E.P. Crane, Cornelius Lyons of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Ellen Reynolds of Oneonta.

At Breakabeen [Schoharie Co. NY] July 19 by Rev E Miller, Arthur C. Maynard of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] and Libbie Hilts of Breakabeen.

In Trumbull's Corners, Tompkins Co. [NY] July 18, Geo. W. Bailey of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Jessie E. Jones. 

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], July 17 of cholera infantum, twin children of Chas. A. Dimmick, aged five months.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], July 17, Stephen Palmer aged 83 years.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], July 16, Minerva [Shepherd], wife of Harry Shepherd, aged 19 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], July 18th, Sarah E. [Becker, wife of Henry C. Becker, aged 38 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], July 14, Adeline [Birdsall] wife of Henry P. Birdsall, aged 58 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] July 20, infant child of Floyd Harris.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], July 21, Francis Walker in the 63d year of his age.

In Richmondville [Schoharie Co. NY], July 16, Peter Van Buren aged 65 years.

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  Wednesday the body of Peter Van Buren, a native and late residence of this place, was brought here for burial.  He was sixty-five years of age and about a year ago moved from here to Richmondville, where he died last Tuesday, of consumption.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] July 17, Mrs. Jane E. Hopkins wife of Reuben Hopkins, aged 52 years.

We know that she is happy / With her angel plumage on, / But our hearts are very sad / To think that she is gone. 

Mt. Vision, Otsego Co. NY:  The funeral of Lynn Bard was largely attended last Sabbath.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 2, 1853

Marriages

At Mount Pleasant, Pa. on the 13th ult. by the Rev. Samuel Whaley, Mr. E.R. Brown of Brownville [Jefferson Co. NY], to Miss Anna E. Rogers of the former place.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Jesse Fuller to Mrs. Elizabeth Robins, all of Oneonta.

Also, by the same, on the same day, Mr. Joseph A. Van Woert of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Fowler of Otego.

News Item

About three weeks ago, the wife of Mr. Henry Colvin of Coventry [Chenango Co NY], rose in the morning, complaining of a pain in her side.  She soon after went asleep or died as supposed.  when her friends came to attend the funeral, they were struck with the remarkable life-like appearance of the corpse and the funeral was deferred.  Since then, she has lain in the same condition, and many have visited Mr. Colvin's house, none of whom can discover any signs of decay. There had been no alteration on Friday 21, a period of about three weeks.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 16, 1853

Marriages

On the 13th inst. by the Rev. J. Soule, Mr. James P. Averill to Miss Jane Wakelee all of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

On the 15th inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Gilbert Horton to Miss Clarissa Hurlburt both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Otsdawa, Oct. 7th, by Rev. P. Scramling, Mr. Ransom Woollhart to Miss Polly Washburn, both of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, November 30, 1853

Marriage

By the Rev. Amos Wing on the 28th inst. Deacon Judson Beardslee of Frank, De. County [NY] to Mrs. Eveline H. Hodge of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] former consort of John Hodge, Esq.

Death

Bela H. Hyde for many years a prominent and energetic businessman in Rome, Oneida County [NY] and an early settler in that village, died on Saturday last, at the age of 71 years.  He was collector of tolls on the Erie Canal from the opening of navigation until 1838.  The last few years of his life were passed in retirement upon his farm, a short distance from the village.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY 1825

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 31, 1825

Deaths

At New York on Sunday the 14th inst. whither he had gone for the benefit of his health.  Arthur Bresee Esq. of Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Clerk of the Supreme Court aged 53.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] on Friday the 19th inst. in the 53d year of his age, the Hon. Roger Skinner District Judge of the United States for the Northern District of New York.

Died of the consumption at Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 23d instant, Mr. Cyrus North in the 32d year of his age.  Mr. North was well known to a very extensive circle of acquaintance as a young man of talents, of literary attainments, and of amiable and interesting deportment.  In his infancy he became blind, and he continued so ever since that period.  Notwithstanding this disability, through the aid of his friends, and more especially of his sisters, who served him in the capacity of reader and amanuensis, he made himself liberally acquainted with English literature, principally in the departments of belle's letters, history and political science.  Endowed with the faculty of a most ready perception, he acquired knowledge with surprising facility, the absolute possession of which was at all times secured to him by an exceedingly retentive memory.  The interest which his mental accomplishments and the loss of his sight created in his behalf, aided by his ambition and capabilities introduced him into an enlarged and elevated sphere of social intercourse that embraced a great number of persons of worth and distinction in the State.  He possessed a commanding influence of character.  In all matters that elicited opinion, he formed and advanced his conclusions with readiness and force, and under the control of pure motives and a sound judgment, which he retained to the last moment of his life. During the last three years of his life, he engaged in the mercantile business.  The want of sight was almost remedied by the enlarged capacity of his other senses and he transacted with surprising dispatch and accuracy most of the details of business.  During his last illness he was visited by the consultations of the gospel.  He died a Christian.  It is needless to add that the death of such a man is an afflicting bereavement.  But the grief of relatives and friends however poignant is assuaged by the reflection that his life was spent in usefulness and honor and its last moments crowned with the faith and blissful hopes of the Christian salvation.  

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 7, 1825

Death

Died on the 1st inst. Charles Ruggles Sherwood, aged three years and four months, son of Samuel Sherwood, Esq. of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

At Kingston, Ulster Co. [NY] on the 31st ult. of the typhus fever, Joseph A. Bostwick Esq. aged 43.  Mr. B. was employed as a surveyor and engineer by the Commissioners of the State Road and the origin of his disease is attributed to exposure to the sudden change of the weather on the 20th.  Mr. B. has been an inhabitant of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] for the last seven years, and by the civility of his deportment, moral propriety, and rigid integrity of his conduct had secured universal respect and esteem.  He has left an interesting family and an extensive circle of friends to lament the severity of his loss.

At Middleburgh, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 21st ult. Mr. Sally Spencer, aged 29, wife of John B. Spencer, Esq. late of this county [Delaware Co. NY].

A Ballston [Saratoga Co. NY], on the 22d ult. Mrs. Mary Ann Young wife of the Hon. Samuel Young.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 21, 1825

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 15th inst. by Elder Cumming, Mr. Roderick E. Blish of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Florilla Farrington.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the same day, by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Doct. David S. Denio of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sally Andrews of the former place.

In Colchester [Delaware Co. NY], by Elder Woolsey, Mr. John Ogden, merchant, to Miss Maria Doll, all of Colchester.

Death

Died at Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday the 13th inst. Mr. James Brown, aged 72.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 12, 1825

Marriage

At Roxbury on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Mead, Mr. Joseph Powell to Miss Melinda Older.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 19, 1825

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday morning the 18th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Major Herman D. Gould, merchant of this village to Miss Ann Eliza Sherwood, daughter of Samuel Sherwood, Esq.

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on Monday the 10th inst. by the Rev. Isaac Hadley, Charles Butler Esq. Attorney at Law of Geneva, Ontario County [NY], to Miss Eliza A. Ogden, daughter of the late Abraham Ogden, Esq. of the former place.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday morning, the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, Dr. Horace K. Thurber to Miss Millicent Penfield, both of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango (1878), Delaware (1825) Counties, NY

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 20, 1878

Marriage

HUSTED - BUTTON:  At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by Rev. G.H. McAnuity, Mr. Charles Husted and Mrs. Nancy Button, all of Sherburne.

Deaths

VAN WAGNER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], July 16, Alonzo Van Wagner aged 67 years.

Again has death entered our neighborhood and taken one of our respected citizens.  Alonzo Van Wagner, who has long been a great sufferer, died on Tuesday of this week.  As he has been a resident of this place for many years and ever a kind, obliging friend, he will be missed by many besides his immediate family who are thus sadly bereaved of a dear husband and father.

PURDY:  We learn that Thomas Purdy, Sr. of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] died suddenly on Tuesday morning after but an hour's illness at the advanced age of 76 years.  He was at work in the hayfield and was overcome by a supposed sunstroke.  Medical aid was called, and he was brought to so that he was able to talk.  He thought he would be able to be around in a short time.  While talking with his friends he commenced sinking and lived but a very few moments.  Heart disease is now believed to be the cause of his death.

NASH:  Mr. Alphonso D. Nash for twenty-three years foreman in the Hayes & Rider Piano factory, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], died at his residence in that village last Thursday night, aged 55 years.  Mr. Nash was a mechanic of very superior ability, enthusiastic in his art and devoted to the interest of his employers.  Ever kind and obliging he had hosts of friends who will sadly miss his presence among them and sincerely mourn his loss.

WETHINGTON:  The old Professor, of whose declining health we have spoken several times of late, breathed his last on Saturday morning. the Prof. had been a resident of this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] between twenty and thirty years and had, up to the time of his illness, successfully conducted a barber shop.  Something like eight months ago he began to show signs of failing health, and it was soon consumption had claimed him for a victim.  During the past six months he has made his home with E. Johnson, the proprietor of the new and popular barber shop in the Cady Block, who generously harbored and took care of him as long as he lived.  The funeral services were held in the Hall on Sunday afternoon and what there was left of the old Professor was conveyed to the cemetery accompanied by a large concourse of citizens and acquaintances.  Of his early history we know but little.  besides being a good barber, the Professor was a good musician, as well as an artist of more than ordinary merit, and occupied his spare time in painting portraits of different personage.  He has left a son and daughter to mourn their loss.  New Berlin Gazette

News Item

The relatives and friends of Mrs. Marilda Aldrich met to celebrate her ninetieth birthday Thursday, July 18, 1878, at her son's, Seth Aldrich's, on East Hill [Chenango Co. NY].  Children, grandchildren and relatives from North Norwich, Columbus, Sherburne, Hamilton and Pennsylvania, were present to the number of about 40, and had a very enjoyable time.  The old lady holds her faculties remarkably well and was one of the first settlers of the country.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 3, 1825

Death

At Augusta, Georgia, on the 29th of June last, Mr. Seth Comes formerly of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], in this county.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 10, 1825

Deaths

At Augusta, Georgia on the 11th July last, Mr. James Maxwell son of Mr. Alexander Maxwell of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], aged 27 years.

On the 23d ult. at his residence in Greenbush [Rensselear Co. NY], Dr. John Downs in the 44th year of his age.  In the death of this amiable man, a bosom companion is bereft of one whose merit as a husband had secured her best and strongest affections; an extensive circle of relations have sustained an irreparable loss; and society is deprived of the talents and faithful exertions of a skillful, successful and generous physician.  The memory of Dr. Downs will long be embalmed in the bosoms of all who best knew him.  His life was desirable, his death peaceful, and it may be confidently hoped that his eternity will be glorious.  Albany Argus.

On the 30th ult. Mrs. Mary Downs consort of the late Dr. Downs of Greenbush [Rensselaer Co. NY], in the 39th year of her age.  The uniform piety of her life, the peace and tranquility of her death, speak volumes in her praise and will remain an imperishable monument, sacred to her memory.  Her remains were conveyed to the tomb on the Sabbath following, attended by an extensive circle of relatives and friends, whose tears and devoted attention, expressed their tenderest sympathies and their undissembled respect.  Mrs. Downs survived her husband only seven days.  "They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their deaths, they were not divided."

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 17, 1825

Death

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. Abraham Ogden in the 54th year of his age.  Mr. Ogden came to this County in the infancy of its settlement - industrious, persevering and capable, his fortunes were made to keep pace with its gradual and certain prosperity.  But from a prolonged career of deserving success, from the enjoyment of that which he might look upon as the fair reward of honest exertions, he was suddenly taken by an incurable malady.  About four years ago he was attacked by peroxisens of the epileptic species and little since that time has he known of life but its anguish. Death has a last come to him a relief, and to his friend but a secondary affliction.  The society, so large a share of which he has filled as a citizen and man of business, the family circle, from which he is bereft, and whose tender relations he sustained with such exemplary propriety and affection will appreciate the loss with sincere regret and sorrow.