Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1848

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 1, 1848

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. James W. Philips, Mr. charles G. Nicholson of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary A. Chadden of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23rd ult. Anna Smith relict of David Smith, aged 71 years.

An affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, a warm and true friend - the subject of this notice was endeared not only to her friends, but a large circle of acquaintances, and at ripe old age she closed a life of excellences, more than forty years of which were passed in Westford.  In the hour of death, she gave evidence of unfaltering faith and trust and bade adieu to earth in the confident hope of a blessed immortality.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 15, 1848

Marriage

In Milford village [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th inst. by the Rev. James W. Phillips, Mr. George P. Haynes of Milford to Miss Charlotte Rich of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Lockport, Will County, Ill. on the 6th ult. Joseph Washington Jay formerly a resident of Hartwick in this county [Otsego Co. NY], aged about 51 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 29, 1848

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. Mr. Marcus Fields to Miss Caroline Knapp.

At the same time and place, Mr. Lorenzo White to Miss Julia A. Brooks.

Death

In Reading, Steuben Co. [NY], July 12th, D--- Wightman, aged 61 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, Dec. 6, 1848

Connubial Bonds

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult by S.J. Cook, Esq. Mr. Wm. L. Cook to Mary Stafford.

The Sepulchral Hrn.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th ult., Juliette Le Row in the 3d year of her age.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d ult., Mr. James Markhan, Jr. aged 54 years.

At East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Philo Junius Champion in the 19th year of his age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 13, 1848

The Sepulchral Hrn.

At Honesdale, Pa., on the 1st ult. of disease of the heart, Mr. Joseph B. Walton, formerly a resident of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], in the 64th year of his age.  Mr. W. was for several years sheriff of this county, and always sustained the character of an honorable man, a kind husband and an affectionate and indulgent father.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 20, 1848

Connubial Bonds

At Sloansville, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. J.J. Temple, Rev. J. Davis of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Temple of the former place.

At Salisbury, Conn., by Rev. Adam Reed, Mr. J. Savage of Sheffield, Mass., aged 75, to Miss Susan Dexter, aged 65.

Ladies, remember this is the last month in leap year!

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. J.A. Bartlett, Richard F. Brown to Ann E. Mallery, both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

The Sepulchral Hrn.

At his residence, in Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY], on the 15th inst., Robert Eldredge, Esq. in the 54th year of his age.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2nd inst. Mr. John Dutcher aged 89 years and 11 months.  "Blessed are the Dead who die in the Lord."

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th ult., Mrs. Elizabeth McRorie, wife of John McRorie, in the 70th year of her age.

Vital Records, Broome (1838) & Otsego (1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 1, 1838

Marriage

On the 30th of January, by the Rev. Mr. Haws, Mr. Ansel Phinney of Lee, Mass., to Miss Abigal Piersall [Pearsall] of North Bainbridge, Chenango Co. [NY]

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 8, 1838

Marriage

On the 4th inst., by Elon Northrop, Esq., Mr. John Church to Miss Elizabeth Beman, all of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, February 22, 1838

Marriage

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Row, Mr. Lewis Seymour to Mrs. Aurelia Newel, both of this village.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 8, 1838

Marriages

By the Rev. Mr. Row, on the 28th ult. Mr. S.T. Holmes of Morrisville, Madison Co. [NY] to Miss Delilah [Wentz] of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

By the same, on the 1st inst. Mr. Jacob C. Hull to Miss Maria Rosecrants, both of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

By the same, on the 5th inst. Mr. Bradford Shumway of Addison, Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Abigail Park of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

In Plymouth, Richland County, Ohio, on the 30th January last, Mr. James Green, aged 33 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 15, 1838

Marriages

In Vienna, Oneida County [NY], on Monday, March 5th, Nathan S. Savis, M.D. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ann Maria Parker, daughter of John Parker, Esq. of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], on Thursday evening, the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. Alfred N. Brown,  to Miss Elizabeth M. Smith, all of Windsor.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 22, 1838

Deaths

At Great Barrington, Berkshire Co. Massachusetts, on the 9th instant, Moses Hopkins, Esq. aged 87 years.  Mr. Hopkins was a native of that town, and, excepting a short period, a resident in the town during his whole life.  For sixty years he was Register of Deeds, having been originally appointed in 1778.  In 1797 he was appointed Postmaster, and held both the above offices until his death.

Also, died at Richford, Tioga County [NY], on the 11th instant, Mr. William Whiting, formerly of the town of Great Barrington [MA] aged 81 years.  Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Whiting were brothers-in-law, the former having married the sister of the latter.

At Houston, (Texas) in June last, Mr. Samuel McKinney aged 23 years, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and son of Mr. Jacob McKinney.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, March 29, 1838

Death

In Augusta, Michigan, of consumption, Mrs. Creusa [Hill] wife of the Rev. Oliver Hill, in the 47th year of her age, formerly of Union [Broome Co. NY] in this county.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 22, 1878

Marriages

In the Universalist Church, at Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], August 15th, 1878, by Rev. E.E. Peck, Mr. Charles P. Thompson of Cooperstown [Otsego Co NY] to Miss Fanny C. [Leming] daughter of Doct. John K. Leming, of Fly Creek.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], August 4th, by Rev. L. Casler, Theodore McRorie to Miss Adelia Winne, both of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Westville [Otsego Co. NY], in the Baptist Church, Sunday evening, Aug. 19th, by Rev. T. Simpkins, Rev. David H. Cooper to Lucia M. Saxton, both of Westville.

At the residence of the bride's parents, Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 6th, by Rev. F.J. Parry, Moses Ottaway to Miss Marietta Bowers.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], August 18th, 1878, Michael D. [O'Leary] son of Jeremiah O'Leary, aged 15 years 2 months and 22 days.

At Milford Center [Otsego Co. NY], August 15th, 1878, Emma L. [Clark], eldest daughter of Elihu W. and Sarah M. Clark, aged 10 years 10 months and 11 days.

In the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 14th, 1878, Alice M. [Hampson] daughter of Thomas and Louisa Hampson, aged 7 years and 9 months.

Vital Records, Chenango (1814) & Delaware (1826) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 5, 1814

Elopement

All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting my wife Elizabeth [Ingram] or letting her have any articles in exchange for those which she may unlawfully purloin from my family, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Lyman Ingram Oxford, [Chenango Co. NY], 15th March, 1814.

Death

At Washington City on the 22nd ult. Mrs. Maria Livingston, relict of the Hon. Robert R. Livingston late of Clermont

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 12, 1814

Marriage

At Washington, Ky. Mr. Samuel January to Miss Pamela January, a cold match!!

Death

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Doctor Samuel Treat, AEt. 75.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 19, 1814

Marriages

On Wednesday evening, the 9th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, Messrs. Eleazer and Josiah Stodard, twin brothers, of Ruport (Vert.) aged 27 years to Misses Emily and Almira Sill, twin sisters of Moreau, Saratoga County [NY] aged 25 years.  The eldest brother took the youngest sister, & vice versa.  the two couples stood together, joined hands respectively and were united in the bands of wedlock by one ceremony.  It is said of these gentlemen that they are respectable farmers; that they hold their property in common stock; that they calculate on this method of living in future, and that they had mutually agreed not to marry unless they could find helpmates as nearly allied in friendship as themselves.  It is believed that heaven had revered their wishes and put each in possession of his favorite.  The ladies are the youngest children of Deacon Giles Sill and Lucy his wife who are persons of respectable standing in society.  Waterford Gazette.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, may 3, 1814

Elopement

Whereas my wife Aner [Selah] has eloped from my bed and board without any cause or provocation.  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her after this date on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Those who have my property in their possession are notified that unless it is immediately returned, that suits will be commenced against them.  Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], 26th April 1814, John Selah.

Marriages

On Sunday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Thorp, Mr. Erastus Smith to Miss Sophia McNeil, both of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

At Greene [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 24th ult. by Robert Monell, Esq. Mr. Andrew Achorn to Mrs. Kelsey both of that town.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 10, 1814

Death

At Owego, Broome County [NY] on the 16th ult. Stephen Mack Esq, AEt. 49 years, editor of the American Farmer and first judge of the said county, after an illness of five days.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, May 24, 1814

Marriage

In the month of Marsh last at Roadstown, Cumberland County, N.J. by the Rev. Mr. Reeves, of Deerfield, Doctor Charles Clarke to Miss Anna Gidman after a short courtship of twenty-six years!

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 7, 1826

Death

In the town of Tompkins, in this county [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday the 3d inst. of the inflammatory fever, Mr. Justice Abraham Gregory son of Mr. Henry M. Gregory, aged 18 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 14, 1826

Elopement

Whereas my wife Phebe [Ceas] has eloped from my bed and board.  This is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt or debts of her contracting after this date.  Elias Ceas Kortright [Delaware Co. NY], June 6, 1826.

Marriages

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday the 11th inst. by Elder Tuttle, Doct. Almiron Fitch of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Case, daughter of Roger Case, Esq. of the former place.

In Ledyard, Cayuga Co. [NY] on Wednesday the 17th ult. Mr. Jeremiah Foote, merchant of Waterville in this county [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Maria Wood, daughter of Jethro Wood, Esq. of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 21, 1826

Death

In New Haven on the 9th inst. Rev. Jedediah Morse, D.D.LL.D.  aged 65.  Dr. Morse from his earliest years possessed a feeble constitution; yet with careful attention to his habits of life, he enjoyed a comfortable degree of health and was enabled to sustain an uncommon share of mental effort.  Few men have been as industrious; few have been as useful.  His eminent services in the church and as an author will cause his memory to be observed by many generations.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 19, 1826

Marriage

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Headley, Mr. Henry Smith to Miss Julia Ogden, daughter of Mr. Daniel Ogden, all of Walton.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 14, 1878

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 14, 1878

Death

The death of Mrs. L. Bolles is announced in another column.  For a number of years she has been in failing health from that dread disease, consumption, but her remarkable ambition has sustained her until within a few months, when she became too weak to longer fight against the inevitable.  She was a noble Christian woman, admired and esteemed by a large circle of friends in this city and other places and the family has the sympathy of all in their bereavement.  the funeral services take place at the residence on Murray Street at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.  The following morning the remains will be taken to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] where they will be buried at 10 o'clock in the morning.  Binghamton Leader, 5th.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 15, 1878

Marriage

At the home of the bride, Aug. 3d, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Wendell Beckwith and Miss Tryphene [Mead] youngest daughter of Richard Mead, Esq.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 31, 1878

Deaths

Rev. W.N. Cobb, formerly Presiding Elder of this District, in the M.E. Church, died at his residence in Harford, Pa., on the 17th inst., aged about 66 years.  He was a Christian gentleman, and much beloved by his Church, and all who knew him.

S.O. Bassett an old and valued resident of West Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], was drowned Sunday afternoon while fishing in a boat on the river.  He had caught a fish and fell backwards in trying to land him.  He tried to swim to the shore, a distance of some fifty feet, but sank when about half across.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 15, 1878

Marriage

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Miss Ettie Freer, we learn recently met with a change of heart and has finally become a Christian.  If you want to know any more about it just ask Henry Christian, he knows how it happened.

Deaths

DAVY:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 3d, 1878, Lena J. Davy, daughter of Eva M. and Albert S. Davy aged 1 year 3 months.

Lovely innocent fare three well, / All our pleasing hopes are oer, / Formed in person to excel, / Thee we call our own no more, / Death hath snatched thee / From our arms, / May heaven bless thee, / And give thee brighter charms.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Miss Edith Jones of West Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] who has been sick for several months' past, died on Saturday evening last.

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  Mrs. Joice, formerly of this place, died in Washington on the 3d inst.  Her remains were brought to Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] and interred int he Foster burial ground.

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  Mr. John Phelps formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y. and a highly respected citizen, died last Sunday afternoon after a short but severe sickness at his residence in this place, aged 62 years.

Thos. P. Main, an old and well-known citizen of Boone [Iowa] died on Saturday night last, at his residence.  Mr. Main was 80 years, one month and 27 days old, and had resided in Boone for twelve years, removing from Bainbridge, New York [Chenango Co.], here.  He was married three times and had fifteen children born unto him, ten of whom are now living.  Three of his children reside here - Hawley Main, Mrs. E.G. Wood and Emma Main.  His two sons, Charles and William, now residents of Galesburg, Illinois, and conductors on the C.B. & Q.R.R., were here to attend their father's funeral.  He was a conscientious Christian gentleman, being a member of the M.E. Church for over forty years.  His funeral was preached on Monday at the M.E. Church by Rev. A.P. Hull and the body laid to its final rest in Linwood Cemetery.  An affection of the kidneys, complicated with those ailments incident to old age, is what took him off.  He died without a struggle and bore his ills with great patience and forbearance.  Boone (Ia.) Rep.

News Item

The grave of Deacon Israel Smith, grandfather of President Hayes, is in the old cemetery at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY].  A marble slab announces his departure in 1837, at the age of 72.  the deacon's wife, Electa [Smith], died in 1841, having lived to [an age] within five days of her husband at the time of her death.  Several cousins of the President live in that vicinity.

Deacon Israel Smith, d. Jan. 27, 1837, aged 72 years, 1month, 19 days

Electa Smith, wife of Deacon Israel Smith, d. Feb. 23, 1941, aged 72 years, 1 month, 14 days

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 15, 1878

Marriages

STEWART - WEBB:  In Watertown, N.Y. July 1st, by Rev. J.W. Putnam, Mr. Edward Stewart to Miss Ella M. Webb, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Dr. John W. Mitchell of Providence, Rhode Island, is to lead to the altar on Thursday of this week, Miss Lydia Pearce the accomplished daughter of a wealthy gentleman of that city.  The event is one that calls forth the hearty congratulations of the Doctor's numerous friends in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

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Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Tuesday, the 7th inst., dawned cloudy and threatening rain, yet nearly a hundred guests gathered at an early hour, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horton to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their wedding day.  Morris, Gilbertsville, Rockdale, Oxford, Bainbridge, Norwich and South New Berlin, were all represented.  Long tables were laid in the orchard near the house, and well filled with refreshments.  Rev. J.H. Chamberlain was welcomed, though at the "eleventh hour."  A.D. Newman also joined the gathering late in the afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Horton have reached the "eventide of life."  Mr. H. is sixty years old; his wife a few days younger.  Two children have wandered from the old hearthstone, an only daughter, now Mrs. H.D. Richmond and a son in the far West.  A little mound tells where the eldest fell asleep.  A little life that took but the keynote here and sings the song in the beautiful Beyond.

Many useful and beautiful gifts were brought, not to make a show of giving, but as mementoes of friendship and respect.

We left that genial couple, with hosts of good wishes and came slowly back to the stern realities of life, saying with Cowper:  "O domestic happiness; thou only bl'ss / Of Paradise that has survived the fall!"

Deaths

FORD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], August 11th of cholera infantum, Gertrude Payne [Ford] daughter of Charles R. and Helen Ford, aged 6 months.

INGERSOLL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, Olive [Ingersoll] wife of Ethan Ingersoll, aged 65 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 14, 1878

Death

TABOR:  In Holyoke, Mass., Aug. 5, 1878, Mrs. Sarah Jane E. Tabor wife of Frank Tabor, aged 25 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 17, 1878

Marriage

North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]:  The wedding of J. Ernest Brown and Miss Eliza Green took place at the Church Tuesday at 5 P.M.  Rev. C.C. Williams performed the ceremony and concluded by presenting the bride with a costly certificate, elegantly framed.  A wedding at the church is, with us, always an event of unusual interest, and this, the fourth one celebrated there in twelve long years, is all the more novel because of the peculiar style in which the church was decorated.  During that day, some of the most enterprising young ladies of our village, assisted by the willing hands of Miss Grace PerLee of Binghamton, very kindly volunteered to aid in the work of trimming the house.  In front of the balustrade, tastefully overlaid with running pine, was a large arch graced with evergreens and in the center hung a magnificent marriage bell, composed of evergreens and flowers.  Also, in front of the desk on which sat two vases of beautifully arranged bouquets, was a smaller arch covered with fern and a closely veiled marriage certificate hung in the center.  The tastefully executed trimming made the church look like an enchanted palace awaiting a fairy princess. As the hour drew near for the important event, the happy guests, having enjoyed a sumptuous feast of good things at the house of the bride's parents, repaired to the church which was filled with a most brilliant assemblage.  Promptly at the time fixed, the two guests of the bridal party, Miss Bell Greene, sister of the bride, and Solomon Titus 2d, accompanied the bride and groom as they were ushered in, when Miss Cepha Harris presiding at the organ sang, "Behold the Bridegroom Cometh," in a clear sweet manner.  Then the veil disappeared and the marriage services began.  The ceremony was a very impressive one and when over, the greetings and good wishes followed.  On the evening of that memorable occasion, Mr. and Mrs. Brown were accompanied to the depot by numerous friends and the two departed for Utica on the 7:55 train.  They will make a tour to the Thousand Islands, also visit Trenton Falls and other places of importance. We wish them a pleasant time.  

Deaths

FOWLSTON:  At Lyons, Wis., Aug. 2d of dropsy, Thomas Fowlston, aged 83 years, father of Delos Fowlston of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

RUDDOCK:  In Spearville, Ford County, Kansas, Aug. 7th, Mrs. Maria Louise Ruddock, wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock, aged 43 years, 8 months and 14 days.

We came down to the crossing / Where we'd never been before, / And while the waves were tossing, / She was safely guided o'er.

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  Daniel Matthewson a highly respected citizen, died on Monday last, from the effects of a rupture.  He leaves a wife to mourn his loss.  His funeral took place on Tuesday last, from his late residence.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Willie G. Willard who came here a few weeks since from New York in full health, departed this life Wednesday morning at two o'clock.  He was about 25 years of age, an industrious and promising young man, and was held in high esteem by his acquaintances. The family have the sympathies of all here in this sad bereavement.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY, 1809 & 1872

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 4, 1809

Marriage

On Saturday, the 24th, ult. by Ebenezer Lyon, Esq. the Rev. William King to Miss Mary Boothe, all of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

At Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 18th ult. Mr. Benjamin Cheseman of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] in the 80th year of his age.

At Boston, on the 10th ult. His Excellency James Sullivan, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 11, 1809

Marriages

On Sunday the 4th ult. by the Rev. Simeon Smith, Mr. David Coomer to Miss Betsey Cowle all of Fabius [Onondaga Co. NY].

On Sunday evening the 8th inst. by Eli Gage, Esq. Mr. Isaac Brown to Miss Content Hamilton, all of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 18, 1809

Marriages

On the 12th instant, by Eli Gage, Esq. Mr. Lewis Swift to Miss Anna Forbs all of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY].

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on Sunday evening last, by Elisha Williams, Esq. Doct. Joel Mann to Miss Sally Merrick.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 1, 1809

Marriages

On the 1st of January inst. by John Swetting, Esquire, Mr. Jesse Warden to Miss Abiah Swetting all of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY].

At Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] on the 29th Dec. last by Edward Green, Esq. Mr. Nathan Green to Miss Orpha Hamilton

January 1st Mr. Freeborn Hamilton to Miss Tacey Green.

By Samuel Marsh, Esquire, Mr. John Nye to Miss Anna Harvey

Mr. Seth Griswold to Miss Polly Abbey.

Mr. Nathaniel Palmer to Miss Ruth Coon, all of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 15, 1809

Marriage

In Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mr.  Henry Seymour of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary Farewell of the former place.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, April 4, 1872

Marriages

KILTS - WELLS:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], March 22, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Abram Kilts and Addie Wells, both of Canastota.

CUSHMAN - ROOT:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], March 20, by Rev. Mr. Keeler, Addison J. Cushman and Frankie Root both of Madison.

DURFEE - DEAN: in Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], March 14, by Rev. A.P. Smith, Franklin W. Durfee and Kittie L. Dean, all of Cazenovia.

MARTIN - MARIKLE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], March 1, by Rev. John C. Ward, George F. Martin and Nettie E. Marikle, both of Cazenovia.

BIXBY - SIMMONS:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY], March 14, Mr. Harry Bixby of Poolville, and Miss Mary Simmons of Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY].

LUCAS - TABOR:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 2d, by Rev. J. H. McGahen, Mr. Henry Lucas and Miss Fanny Tabor both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

DAVIS - DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], March 25, by Rev. A.W. Coon, Mr. Millard Davis and Miss Frankie Davis, all of Lincklaen.

SAVAGE - GREENMAN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], March 26, by Rev. William Pike, Mr. Geo. E. Savage of Delphi [Onondaga Co. NY] and Miss Emma Greenman, of DeRuyter.

Deaths

DEMMON:  In Fenner, Feb. 29, Miss Emma W. Demmon aged about 20 years. She was the daughter of Rev. O. and S. Taynter.  She bore her sickness with patience and passed away peacefully.  She leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss.

BURTON:  March 17, Mary Lydia Burton aged 19 years and 7 months.

CLARK:  In Richland [Oswego Co. NY], March 20, C. Clark, formerly of Verona [Oneida Co. NY], aged 68 years.

BARBER:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] March 25, Thomas J. Barber, aged 41 years, 6 months and 9 days.

ATKINS:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], March 8, Amos Atkins, aged 24 years.

PETRIE:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], March -2?, Arminta Petrie wife of Hiram A. Petrie Aged 52 years.

ROGERS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], March 20?, Mildred Rogers, aged 60 years.

ELMER:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], March 23, Sarah Elmer aged 26 years.

SANFORD:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], March 27, Patience Sanford, aged 887 years and 11 months.

MILLER:  In Deansville, April 1, Stewart J. Miller aged 16 months and 17 days.

CLARK:  In West Hoboken, N.Y., Dec. 20, Hon. James Clark of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] in the 75th year of his age.

DUNHAM:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], March 25, Mrs. Fidelia Dunham wife of D.J. Dunham, aged 48 years.

LUMBARD:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY], March 30, Augustus Lumbard, aged 73 years.

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Death of William H. Walrath

The Chittenango Times thus refers to the late William H. Walrath: on the 22d inst., after brief illness, William H. Walrath, of this village [Chittenango, Madison Co. NY] departed this life, aged fifty years and eight months.  His attending physicians pronounced his disease typhoid pneumonia.

In the death of Mr. Walrath, this community has suffered a loss that cannot be overestimated.  He was enterprising, and fully identified with all measures, having for their object the best interest of the village and community in which he lived.  No death has occurred that occasioned more widespread and universal sympathy among our citizens than this.  Born and brought up in our midst, his virtues and excellence were well known and appreciated and few among our prominent and influential citizens had a wider circle of friends than the deceased.  The estimate in which Mr. Walrath was held by his business associates and those who were connected with him socially, is most touchingly testified in the subjoined preambles and resolutions.  These expressions of confidence and testimonials, to his virtues, are in perfect keeping and harmony with the sentiments of this entire community.  One of the first and most prominent of our citizens, he was modest in all his intercourse with his fellow citizens.

One of his many virtues was his perfect simplicity of taste and abhorrence of ostentatious display.  Courteous, affable and gentlemanly in his dealings with the people, his friends were numerous.  Mr. Walrath was a person of decided convictions and judgment and he adhered to his convictions with persistent firmness.  Few men were more so disposed than he, and few men were more honest and conscientious in their views than he.  If he took a position, he believed he was right, and believing it stood firm.  Politically he acted with the Democratic party, and not unfrequently has been the recipient of marked honor, from his political friends.  His standing with his political associates was high and his merits and services recognized and appreciated not only in his own county, but among the prominent and influential men of State of New York.

Possessed of a finished academical education, he was not a stranger in the society of any gathering of people.  He was a fluent and able debater, a fine logician, and a captivating and earnest speaker, and the occasions are not a few, when the power and force of his arguments have met with generous approval, while the polish of his eloquence charmed and captivated his listeners.  He was confiding in his nature and disposition and was wont to treat and be treated by all men with generous frankness and freedom  He always took delight in the pleasure of honest and simple friendship, rather than in the flinty formality of selfish courtesy and interested politeness.  

The most beautiful characteristic of his life, and that which betokened the true Christian gentleman and the manly man, was his perfect devotion and delight in the pleasures of his home circle.  Few persons took more earnest delight in the welfare and enjoyment of his household than he, and here it is that his loss will be the most severely felt.  His mother, Mrs. John I. Walrath died the same evening, and the funeral services of both were conducted at the same place and time.  She was a most estimable and devoted Christian lady, and her long life was thickly adorned with virtues that made it pleasant while she lived and beautiful for her children to contemplate now that she has passed form earth. 

The funeral services were held at the Reformed Church in this village and were most impressive. the capacious house was filled to it capacity and the large audience all sympathized with the afflicted friends and relatives of the two coffined dead. the members of the Masonic Fraternity, of which Mr. Walrath was a member, attended in a body and took part in the services and contributed to impress the solemnity of the occasion.  Peace to the ashes of the dead mother and son.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1848 & 1854

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 3, 1848

Marriages

At Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th ult. by E.C. Wright, Esq. Mr. David Wells to Miss Julia A Collier both of Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In New York City, on the 18th ult., John H. Magher, Esq. formerly of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], and son of Col. Peter Magher, in the 37th year of his age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 10, 1848

Marriages

In North Naven, Conn. on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Austin Putnam, Dr. R. Fox Stillman of Burlington Green, Otsego County [NY] and Miss Rebecca E. [Warner] only daughter of Colonel E. Warner, of the former place.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by H.S. Babcock, Esq. Aaron Tucker to Sophia Haggerty both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 17, 1848

Death

A Mrs. Beckwith about eighty years of age, we understood was killed in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Saturday afternoon last.  It is said that she and her husband, who is about 85, have been in the habit of drinking to excess, and on that day or the one previous, had bro't home some whiskey, which they divided.  But Saturday afternoon the old man was gone out an hour or two, and he says while he was gone, the old woman hid his whiskey - that they had a quarrel, and he struck her.  There were five pretty severe wounds on the head, apparently inflicted by some instrument with sharp corners, although none could be found except the whiskey jug.  A coroner's inquest was held on Monday afternoon, which rendered a verdict that she came to her death by wounds inflicted by him.  Delhi Gazette.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, June 24, 1848

Death

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. of apoplexy, Mrs. Betsey [Morehouse] wife of Hon. Benjamin Morehouse in the 64th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 1, 1848

Connubial Bonds:  "The silken tie that binds two willing hearts"

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th ult. by the Rev. Charles Wadsworth, Mr. Robert R. Jackson to Miss Gratia S. [Skinner] daughter of George Skinner, Esq. all of Westford.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. Alfred B. Beach, Mr. William H. Augur of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Phebe C. [Hunter] of Middlefield.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by the Rev. W.C. Loomis, Mr. Barnard Duffin to Miss Lucy Wickham.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult, by the same, Mr. John Webster of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emily Sloan of Springfield.

The Sepulchral Hrn.: "Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh Death."

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 9th inst. Sarah Marvin [Russell] daughter of Mr. Joseph Russell, aged 3 years and 11 months.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th of Aug. Asa Eddy [Russell] second son of Mr. Joseph Russell, aged 9 years and 4 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 2, 1848

Connubial Bonds

In marriage are two happy things allow'd, / A wife in wedding garb, and in her shroud; / Who then dares say that state can be accurs't / When the last day's as happy as the first?

At Gardnersville, Schoharie County [NY] on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Squires, Mr. Kneeland Eldredge of Sharon Springs [Schoharie Co. NY], to Miss Ann G. Gardner, daughter of D.B. Gardner, Esq.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. by Eld. John Spoor, Mr. Job Barness of R--- to Miss Olive Spencer, daughter of Jabez Spencer, Esq.

At Salt Springville [Montgomery Co. NY], on the 8th of Oct. by the Rev. Mr. Allen, Mr. Henry Smity to Miss Mary Youton? both of that place.

The Sepulchral Hrn.

His fight if fought, his faith has reached the end, / Firm to the heav'ns his glance, his heart ascend, / Then, with the judge, he sees his crown remain, / And if to live be Christ, to die is gain.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. James E. Feakins, aged 8 years.

We learn from the Washington Examiner, of the death of Mr. William Adams, a soldier of the Revolution at the good old age of 100 years.  Mr. Adams served during the whole war and was attached to the "flying Camp" so termed.

On Wednesday last the 1st inst. Mr. William Collier a resident of the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], was killed in the following manner:  While hewing timer on Marvin Stewart's land, about one mile and a half from Plymouth village [Chenango Co. NY], a heavy limb of tree was blown down upon him by the wind, and struck him on the head, causing his death in about two hours.  He was thirty-seven years of age; and has left a wife and six children.  Chenango Union.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 29, 1848

Connubial Bonds

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by Rev. D.W. Bristol, Mr. Cyprian Van Slyke to Mrs. Delia Ann Bixby, both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on 22d inst. by Rev. G. Loomis, Mr. Robert Robinson to Miss Elizabeth Vandyke.

The Sepulchral Hrn.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d inst. Mr. Charles Fitch in the 55th year of his age.

In the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst., Theressa [Brockway] daughter of Erastus Brockway, aged 11 years.

A Coroner's inquest was held by Mr. Graves, of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. on the body of Mr. Van Alstyne who was found in the Susquehanna River, near the village of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].  He was 63 years of age, had no family, but made it his home at the tavern. The jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning.  Otsego Republican.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 8, 1954

Marriage

On the 7th inst. in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. J. Soule, Mr. Delos Hathaway of Steuben Co., N.Y. to Miss Cornelia G. Van Woret of Oneonta.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 15, 1854

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Soule, Mr. Hiram D. Farrington of Oneonta to Miss Helen Duel of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 22, 1854

Marriage

On Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], March 21st inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. John Brown to Miss Caroline Ward both of Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 29, 1854

Deaths

In West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th inst.  Mrs. Casandana [Miller] wife of Russell Miller, in the 31st year of her age.  She was an amiable wife sister and mother.  We hope and trust she rests with God.  Her [last] words were "My work is done and well done.  I am happy and ready to go."

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], on the 16th inst. Helen P. [Garlick] only daughter of the Rev. Henry and Mary Ann Garlick aged 5 years 2 months and 22 days.

Bright were the eyes of the gentle child, / As stars in the evening sky;/ But e'er six summers had o'er her smiled, / Little Hellen was called to die.

The golden curls hung o'er her brow, / Her laugh was gay and sweet; / 'Tis pleasure to remember now, / The innocent and meek.

Her mother watched beside her bed, / From morning's dawn till night; / When angels with her spirit fled, / To a land more fair and bright.

Her form with the dust of the churchyard lies, / Sweet flowers above her weep; / With the night birds song and the zephyrs sighs / They have left her alone to sleep.

The Burnside Picnic, August 1878

 The Burnside Picnic

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 16, 1878

The annual picnic of the Burnside family occurred Wednesday in Miss Ella Lyman's grove at Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY].  The day was pleasant, and enough air was stirring to compromise the effects of heat.  About 600 people were present.  The oldest member of the family there was Mrs. Patta Talmadge, aged 83 and the youngest, Russell O. Burnside, two years old.  Of the thousand persons who claim kindred, only one has died during the past year.  It shows a pretty well-organized family that this fact could be known. The Schenevus band furnished music.  Gen. Burnside read the following letter from his friend of many years, Hon. Horatio Seymour:

Utica, August 7th, 1878:  My Dear Sir:  I am gratified with your invitation to attend your family gathering on the 13th inst.  I wish I could accept it, but it is not in my power to do so.  Such meetings are of great value, as they keep alive the sentiments of regard and affection which make the great pleasure and interests of life.  I should be glad to meet your relatives.  I hope they are numerous.  From what I know of the family there cannot be too many of them.  I hope you will express to them my sentiments of respect and hopes for their happiness on that and all other occasions.  I am truly yours, Horatio Seymour.

Gen.  S.S. Burnside:  J. Stanley Browne, of Schenevus and Rev. William Burnside of Covington made interesting remarks, after which President S.S. Burnside introduced Willard E. Yager of Oneonta, as orator of the day.  As the complete history of the Burnside family has been the subject of addresses already delivered, Mr. Yager hit upon the happy idea of considering the life and character of an early ancestor, Sir William Wallace, a Scottish patriot who died in 1805.  Probably no other of the clan has ever been so famous in history as he, and we are not surprised that Mr. Yager, with a good degree of pride, selected the subject he did.  In historical facts the address is valuable.  It is elegant in composition, and a pleasant document to read.  Mr. Yager's delivery is good.  He made a favorable impression upon all who heard him.  He said:

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Let me sketch for you a picture of the past, of Scotland at the close of the thirteenth century.

Ill fared it then with our bonny motherland, that kind of heroes and of song.  Over the border king Edward and his knights had come, sweeping all before them.  At Berwick, mown down in desperate resistance, eight thousand brave burghers had perished; at Edinburgh, city of the kings, fair Perth, and Stirling Castle the ancient gates in bitter shame had silently swung open to the foe.  Balliol, that should have sat a Scottish throne, pined in an English prison; the miscreant Bruce, forgetful alike of duty and high lineage, had cast his fortunes with the invaders.  What wonder, then, that monk and knight, bishop and prince, looked idly on whilst Surrey and his regents drew tight the bonds of conquest?  What wonder that swords were mute as fair-haired Edward, in scornful pride, called Scotland the fief of England, forfeited by the disloyalty of her king?

But, though priests and nobles despaired, the great heart of the commons of the despised yeomen and burghers, deemed unworthy the steel of a gallant knight, grew stern with high resolve; they waited but a leader to rise in the might of vengeance.  And the leader came, a man raised by the hand of Providence for the salvation of this country, whom men wall William Wallace.  He was no noble blood; from the ranks of the people, God called him to his trust, and nobly did he serve them.

It is in the region twixt Lowland and Highlands, near the source of the Tay, that first we note him.  There with a few kin spirits he lurked and watched, swooping forth from time to time on the outlying bands of Saxon marauders, in swift and terrible retribution.  Months passed, his little band swelled to an army, a stronghold was stormed, another and another, till marking the impending tempest, the Regent took the field.

They met at Stirling, the Lexington of Scottish history, and a name great not only in the annals of Scotland, but in the records of all time.  For there first did common meet cavalier; there first did he shake the power of feudalism and vindicate his claim to those rights which are now a common inheritance.  At noon they met, beside the Forth; at night, beneath the autumn moon, full half the English troops lay stark in woeful slaughter.

Scotland, for the time, was free.  But fresh victories, crowned by the fall of Stirling Castle, roused Edward himself at last.  Northward he swept with a bitter curse of vengeance, and at his heels rode a forest of eager spears. Brief words may tell the tale.  Nor would I more; for who can speak without a tear of Falkirk's bloody field?  The treachery that bore it, the malignant fate that brooded over it, the terrible disaster in which it ended.  Of all the gallant host he led to battle, scarce Wallace and a handful else survived that fatal day.

The dream of liberty was past.  A time, indeed, the fear of French invasion stayed the hand of the conqueror.  That past, he overran the land, despite the desperate struggles of the patriots, with scarce an effort.  Wallace, noble Wallace, whose chivalrous soul would no mercy at the hand of this country's slayer, they carried captive to Westminster.  There in the gray of an August morning, condemned by the strange irony of fate to a "traitor's " doom, he perished at the block.  His gory head, crowned in mockery, like His of Nazareth, the placed on London bridge, for scoffing crowds to jeer at.

But his mission was fulfilled.  Dark as was the night, a golden morning was soon to dawn.  The Scots were roused and ere ten years had passed, by Bannock's burn, the blood of thirty thousand English knights baptized a new born Scotland.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1810 &1848

 Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, March 31, 1810

Marriages

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday evening the 18 inst. Mr. Abijah Knapp to Miss Hulda Day.

On Wednesday the 21st inst. Mr. Josua Griffin to Mrs. Martha Finch.

Death

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. of a scrofulous tumor, Ezra Stetson, jun. aged 18 years, after an illness of thirteen months.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, June 16, 1810

Marriage

On the 27th ult at East Greenwich, R.I., Mr. Henry Olin aged ninety-three years, to Miss Sally Aylesworth, aged seventy-five!

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, June 23, 1810

Marriages

At Rowley, Mass., Philemon Howe, Esq., aged eighty-nine to Miss Mary Wise aged ninety-eight.

At Scipio, N.Y., Mr. Jonathan Woodworth aged nineteen to Miss Ellen Cummings, aged eleven.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, June 30,1810

Marriage

At Londonderry, N.H. Master Samuel Wallace, aged 15 to Miss Betsey Coffin, aged 57.

News Item

Six Cents Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber, after having stolen and destroyed his indenture, an indented apprentice by the name of Peleg B. Folger, nineteen years of age, of a swarthy complexion, short dark hair about five feet eight or nine inches high; had on when he went away a butternut colored coat vest and trousers, a napt hat part worn and a pair of thick leather shoes.  Whoever will take up said boy and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, but no charges.  All persons are forbid harboring, trusting, or employing him on penalty of the law, and they are also cautioned on their own account, as no dependence can be placed on his honesty or integrity.  Samuel Gillet.  Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], 21st may 1810.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, May 6, 1848

Marriage

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. H. Clark, Mr. John Fishbeck of Mohawk [Herkimer Co. NY], to Miss Malvina Brewer of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. Mrs. Eliza Rice in the 47th year of her age.

In Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th ult. Ellen M. [Fish] infant daughter of Cornelius C. and Jane Fish, aged nine months.

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 29th ult. Mr. Warren Johnson formerly of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] aged 63 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, May 13, 1848

Marriage

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Rev. L.C. Pattengill, Mr. Abel Card and Miss Angeline Merrikew.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY May 20, 1848

Marriage

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Henry Peck, Dr. James Secor, of Mount Upton, Chenango County [NY] and Miss Mary G. [Fenno] youngest daughter of the late  Hon. Geo. Fenno, of Butternuts, Otsego Co. [NY]

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, May 27, 1848

Marriages

In Sunderland, Mass. on the 10th inst. by the Rev Austin Cary, Mr. Erastus S. Josylin of Enfield, Mass. to Miss Mary L. [Warner] daughter of Seth Warner, Esq. of the former place.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 24th inst. by HS. Babcock, Esq. John W. Davis to Cynthia Hubbard both of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Mr. W.S. Bowdish, aged 46 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, August 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 15, 1878

Marriage

At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Rev. L. Casler, Willis G. Tunnicliff and Miss M. Addie Wemple of the above place.

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], August 9th, 1878, Alexander LeRow in the 86th year of his age.  The deceased was a veteran of the war of 1812.  He served three years in the army at that time and took part in one battle.  He leaves an aged widow and seven children.

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], July 27th, '78, Hugh M. Seaton, aged 56 years.

At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], July 25th, Lester Dygert in the 61st year of his age.

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], August 6th, Lydia B. [Keeler] wife of J.M. keeler, aged 52 years and 6 months.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 16, 1878

Deaths

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Aug. 12, Geo.  Andrews aged 30 years.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Aug. 3d, of consumption, Wm. McNee Jr. son of Wm. McNee, aged 21 years.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 9, Daniel Caulkins aged 20 years.

Last Saturday, Michael Galer of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], aged about 79 years, died suddenly while upon a load of hay.  On Sunday morning following Mrs. Galer, the wife of the deceased, who had been sick for some time also died.  They were both buried on Monday.

Saturday last Jehiel Beach aged 70 years, of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], was found dead in a lot where he had gone to repair fence.  He was a son of Wm. Beach, a grandson of Timothy Beach, who settled in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] in 1789, and an uncle of Asa Strong of this village.

Mrs. Harry Radeker of Colchester [Delaware Co. NY], was found dead in the milking yard, where she had gone to milk cows.

On Tuesday of last week, Henry Bartlett an aged citizen of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] went to his nephew's, Dwight Bartlett, for the purpose of picking berries.  Not returning, his family supposed he was visiting, and Dwight Bartlett supposed he had returned home.  Last Thursday it became known that Henry Bartlett was undoubtedly lost, and an extensive search was made by citizens.  He was found toward evening in a berry lot on the old Walton Road, dead and much decomposed.  He was buried that evening, his body being in a condition that forbid of examination or change of apparel.

News Items

Epitaph on a young babe:  He came, he saw, he stopped a day, / And then in silence went away; / It seemed to us his act confessed / He liked the place he came from best.

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Murder and Suicide at Unadilla

The past week has been one of great excitement in our usually quiet village and, perhaps with the exception of the sad Goodrich and Morehouse drowning affair, by which four persons lost their lives in the Susquehanna river at this place, some some two years ago, no event in the history of the town has so startled our citizens as the report that ran through our streets like wildfire last Thursday evening a little after eight o'clock, that Marshall Grannis had just murdered his wife, and then finished the tragedy by shooting himself.  Upon hearing the report, your correspondent hurried to the scene, found Grannis dead and his wife just breathing her last. As there are many reports flying around, some of which have found their way into the paper, I will endeavor, briefly as possible, to lay before your readers a true history of the whole affair.

Grannis has been a resident of this town [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY] from a child and has always borne a bad reputation.  He has been in the habit of drinking intoxicating liquors to excess for many years, and when under its influence was of a quarrelsome disposition.  Some few months since, he was arrested on a charge of "drunkenness and disorderly conduct," and at the time made threats of dire vengeance against Officer Tupper who arrested him.  On this charge he was sent to Cooperstown jail and on his return, it being about the time the Murphy temperance movement was flourishing here, he became a temporary convert to that doctrine and for a few weeks wore the blue ribbon, and religiously adhered to his pledge.  His career as a temperance man soon gave way to his appetite for drink and his old habits returned, seemingly aggravated by his temporary abstinence.  It appears that in his domestic affairs like all others, he was arbitrary and brutal, often abusing his wife with blows and kicks, so that on several occasions they had separated, but after a short interval had "made up," and with many promises on his part had been united again.  The immediate cause of the last separation which culminated in this fearful tragedy of Thursday evening was his discovering in his house a young man or boy by the name of Warner, under what appeared to him very suspicious circumstances.  A fearful row immediately ensued, which ended in his turning his wife out of doors and forbidding her return.  Mrs. Grannis, after a few days, hired rooms in E.C. Belknap's building and commenced housekeeping with her two youngest children, a boy and girl.  One older boy is living with an uncle on the Unadilla River road, and another in Rochester at the House of Refuge, having been sent there about a year ago for being engaged in a burglary in this village.  

On the day of the tragedy, Mrs. Grannis had been working for Mr. Mulford at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY].  On her return in the evening, she met her husband in the street opposite Mattice's Hotel, and had a short conversation, Grannis asking her to come down to C.D. Fellow & son's store within half an hour and he would make her a present.  She promised to meet him there and immediately passed on to her rooms in the Belknap building, near where the conversation took place.  A few moments later she came down stairs accompanied by her little girl and immediately proceeded to Fellows & Son's store, where she had been but a few moments when Grannis came in, asked the little girl to "kiss papa" and stooped down for the purpose, and upon arising, thrust his revolver, a small Empire, twenty-two caliber, into his wife's face and fired, the ball entering her right eye and burying itself in the brain.  Geo. B. Fellows, the only other person in the store, being behind the counter at the time, started toward Grannis saying, "Marsh, what are you doing?" when Grannis turned toward him, and Mr. Fellows wisely thinking "discretion the better part of valor," started for the door to summon assistance, but before he could get outside another report followed and Grannis fell to the floor with a bullet in his right temple, which result in almost instant death.  A number of persons immediately rushed in and found the murderer and suicide with his victim stretched on the floor welting in their own blood and presenting as ghastly and frightful a spectacle as one often sees in a rural village like Unadilla in an ordinary lifetime.

The two were buried at five o'clock Friday afternoon in the Episcopal Church cemetery.  It is thought by many that Grannis had designs upon other persons beside his wife, as he had been making threats in a vague manner against several others, among whom was Major C.D. Fellows, who had befriended his wife since the separation by assisting her in obtaining the means to commence housekeeping, but fortunately Mr. Fellows was not in the store at the time, which, perhaps saved a third victim from being added to the number.  As to the numerous versions of the causes that led to this affair, we will make no comments, but will -- "Think of her mournfully, / Gently and humanly, / Not of the stains of her; / All that remains of her / Now, is pure, womanly."

Vital Records, Chenango (1813/14), Delaware (1826) & Broome (1837/8) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 7, 1813

Deaths

At Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th of September last, Miss Melissant Punderson daughter of Deacon Punderson, AEt. 16.  Miss Punderson was keeping school in an adjoining town, when hearing of the illness of a beloved sister, her ever ready feelings took the alarm, and with the many kindnesses of which she was capable, she hoped to be an instrument in restoring her sister in health to her aged parents.  How mysterious are the ways of Providence!  Her sister was indeed restored - But the amiable Melissant was attacked with the disease, and after a sickness of sixteen days, her pure, spirit ascended to the God which gave it, and her body was consigned to the house appointed for all the living.

On the 23d ult. Mr. Charles Punderson, only son of Deacon Punderson, AEt .  In the death of Mr. Punderson, we have an evidence of the lively faith which can actuate those who place their hopes on the God of Israel.  Among the many proofs which he gave of an interest in the Redeemer, a few moments before his death he broke out in the following animating lines--"Now to the wisdom of my lord and master, / Do I commit all that I have or wish for; / sweetly as babes sleep will I give my life up, / When call'd to yield it."

On the next day (24th) and while the remains of her husband were interring, Mrs. Polly Punderson AEt 23.  All of the typhus fever.  Mr. and Mrs. Punderson have left three young children to lament their loss.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 1, 1814

Deaths

At Columbia [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 11th ult., D.V.W. Golden, Esquire, first judge of the county of Herkimer (NY].

At Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], Michael Myers, formerly first Judge of that county.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 12, 1826

Marriage

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday last by Elder Cummings. Mr. Henry More Jun. to Miss Betsey Ann Farrington all of Delhi.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Betsey [Ogden] has eloped from my bed and board.  This is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as i will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Abna Ogden Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], April 15, 1826.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 26, 1826

Marriages

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday last, by Smith St. John, Esq. Mr. Michael Goodrich to Miss Polly Cable.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Nathan Bennett to Miss Sally Cable.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 3, 1826

Death

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the 26th April, Col. Gabriel North Jun. in the 36th year of his age.  The hand of a lingering and painful illness had been laid upon him for a long time past, and has at last bowed him to the tomb at an age of life when that solemn dispensation is the most severely afflicting, bereaving a wife and a family of small children of that domestic companionship, that support, solace and protection so greatly needed and so reasonably expected from him for many years to come and depriving society of one whom having sufficiently tried, it could so confidently rely upon as being qualified to fill with usefulness its various relations.  Col. North was a man of exemplary propriety of conduct and goodness of heart - modest, amiable, liberal and intelligent, and on the moral virtues he had engrafted the faith and hopes of Christianity.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 31, 1826

Death

Died Suddenly in the town of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], on the 24th inst. Mr. Abel Stockwell, aged 55 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 7, 1837

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY], on the 30th ult by the Rev. Mr. Row, Mr. Henry Allard to Miss Rhoda Newton, both of Conklin.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 14, 1837

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the evening of the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Starkweather, Mr. Sidney Mayhew, merchant, of Montgomery, Alabama, to Miss Rosalinda S. Wood, daughter of the late John Wood, Esq. of Boston.

At Fair Port, Chemung County [NY] on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Vogle, Mr. E.S. Hart, merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Angelina [Underhill] daughter of Charles Underhill, Esq.

Deaths

At Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, on the 18th ult. Mrs. Delclutha [Randall] wife of Mr. Peres Randall, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 32 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Monday last, David [Woolsey], aged 2 years and 7 months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 28, 1837

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Friday, the 22d inst., Mr. William H. Pratt aged 29 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, January 4, 1838

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mr. Selah Squires aged 84 years.

Also, on the same day, Jeanette M. [Cushman] daughter of Mr. Eugenio Cushman of the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], aged 3 years.

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Death of Catharine Brant (from the Commercial Advertiser)

The Upper Canada papers announce the death, at the Mohawk Village, on the Grand River of Catharine Brant, relict of Joseph Brant, the celebrated leader of the Six Nations, aged 78 years. this Indian Princess was a remarkable woman.  She was the third wife of the distinguished Chief, whose name during the war of the America Revolution carried terror into every border hamlet, and was moreover in her own right, by birth, the head of the great Indian confederacy of the Six Nations.  Hence, on the death of her husband, in 1807, upon her devolved the naming of a successor to the head Chieftaincy of the Alliance.  The post was conferred on her youngest son, the late John Brant, who died of the cholera, in 1832.

On the death of this noble fellow, who was her favorite son, she appointed to the Chieftaincy an infant grandchild, the son of Colonel William J. Kerr, of Brant House, Wellington Square, who married the youngest daughter of Joseph Brant. The Chief is a sprightly little fellow - three quarter Mohawk, and inheriting his white blood from Sir William Johnson, of whom he is the great-grandson.  Mrs. Brant, the deceased, was a true Mohawk. She was very handsome when young, and was married to Captain Joseph Brant at Niagara, in the spring of 1780.  When the old Chief visited England the first time, in 1775-6, having resolved to take up the hatchet in the cause of the crown, he procured a large gold finger ring, upon which the name Joseph Brant Thayendanygea was engraved, in order that, in the event of his fall, his body might be known. Soon after his death, this ring was lost and was not seen again until ploughed up in the field, two years ago.  Its recovery gave great joy to the old lady, who happened to be on a visit to her daughter when it was found.  After the war, her husband built a mansion at the head of Lake Ontario, where he adopted the English style of living to a considerable extent.  But on his death, Mrs. Brant resumed the Indian mode of life, and returned among her people, on the Grand River, where she resided ever since, with the exception of occasional visits to her accomplished daughter at the Brant House.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1878

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 7, 1878

Deaths

BOSS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], July 30th, Mr. Benjamin Boss, aged 85 years.

GIBSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], July 14th, Mrs. Betsey Gibson, aged 93 years.

 FERRIS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], july 25th, Lydia [Ferris] wife of the late Benjamin Ferris, aged 83 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 8, 1878

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], April 13th, Mr. Isaiah Maynard, aged 84 years, father-in-law of William Dent, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], july 22d, Mary [Doolan] wife of Patrick Doolan, aged 54 years.

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Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 1, 1878:  A Delicate Operation:  Last week while working in the hay field, Mr. Edward M. Horton of this town, was troubled very much with a bad breach [probable hernia].  He went home and put the breach back himself but suffered so much with it that he sent for medical aid.  He received no relief, however, and it was decided to have an operation performed.  Accordingly, on Monday Drs. Johnson, Wood, and Bartoo of this village, visited Mr. Horton for this purpose, and an operation was performed, resulting in discovering the difficulty.  A flap resembling a V was cut at the point where the breach made its appearance, and it was discovered that one of the intestines was doubled and that the lining of the bowel had closed about it as tightly as a string could be tied around it, and consequently there was no passage through the intestine.  this was cut away, and the intestine dropped back into its natural position. This of course, was a delicate operation, but it was successfully performed by Dr. J.E. Bartoo, assisted by Drs. Johnson and Wood and the patient now has many chances of getting well, where on the other hand he had none whatever.  But for all this, inflammation may set in, and death claim its own.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 8, 1878:  Last week we spoke of an operation having been performed upon Edward M. Horton, to relieve him from the suffering caused by a bad breach, &c.  It is now our painful duty to record his death, which took place Thursday evening of last week.  Mr. Horton died of exhaustion, not having the strength to rally from the operation.  His funeral was very largely attended on Saturday last, thirty-three teams containing friends and neighbors escorting the remains to their last resting place in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].  Mr. Horton will be missed in this community, he having been all through his life an active businessman and a kind and obliging neighbor.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 17, 1878

Marriages

JUDGE - BENNETT:  At Edmeston, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], Aug. 11th, by Rev. H.G. Meeker, Mr. Ebenezer Judge of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] and Mrs. Ursula A. Bennett of Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY].

BROWN - GREEN:  At the Church in North  Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 13th inst. by Rev. C.O. Williams, Mr. J. Ernest Brown and Miss Eliza Green, both of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SMITH:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. William G. Smith, aged 68 years

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Death of Ambrose Clark

On Saturday morning, Mr. Ambrose Clark the well-known contractor, died at his residence in this city, aged sixty-two years.  The deceased gentleman has been a resident of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] thirty-five years and was highly respected by the large circle of our citizens to whom he was known.  He was born in Sherburne, Chenango County, in 1816, and has been in business as a contractor ever since he settled in Buffalo.  He entered into partnership with Messrs. Wood & Douglass under the firm name of Wood, Clark and Douglass.  Mr. Wood subsequently retired, but Messrs. Wood and Douglass continued in partnership until the latter died in 1875.  The firm was engaged in the construction of many important public works, among them the Welland Canal, the Ohio Basin, the Buffalo Water Works Tunnel, the Harlem Railroad and the Canandaigua and Niagra Falls Railroad.  Among their other notable contracts were completion of the Erie Canal from Slip No. 3 to the guard lock at Black Rock, and the removal of the rock from the bed of Buffalo River, opposite the Union Iron Works. At the time of his death Mr. Clark had a large contract on the Welland Canal.  He was also Treasurer of the Union Cement Company.

Mr. Clark was a man of marked ability, combining the utmost energy with perseverance, enterprise and a well-balanced judgment.  He was of a kindly nature, with a warm heart and generous impulses.  He was, in fact, a most estimable man, in his business as well as his social relations, and his death will be sincerely regretted.  Buffalo Express, Aug. 12.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 8, 1878

Marriage

SHEPHERD - ROWE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 7, 1878, by Rev. A.F. Brown, Frank A. Shepherd of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Chloe K. Rowe of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

BENNETT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 4th, Rev. Edwin Bennett, aged 36 years.

Rev. Edwin I. Bennett was buried from the Bennett homestead on Tuesday.  He has been Pastor of several Baptist Churches in the States of New York and Michigan and came home from the South, where he had been in pursuit of health, to die.  His disease was bronchial consumption.  He has been a useful minister of the Gospel and was forty-six at the time of his death.  The funeral service was held at the residence of his mother, instead of the Church, at his request.  He also directed that the funeral should be simple and unostentatious. Rev. D.C. Haynes, his Pastor since he returned to Bainbridge, officiated, and other ministers were in attendance.

SCOTT:  Masonville, Delaware Co. NY:  William Scott died very suddenly evening.  He is supposed to have had the heart disease.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY August 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 8, 1878

Marriages

PECK - MEDBURY:  In Pittsfield N.Y. [Otsego Co.], July 22d by Rev. H.B. Cook, Mr. William G. Peck of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary C. Medbury of Pittsfield.

BOWERS - MALLOY:  In St. Patrick's Church, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], June 27th, by Rev. Father Harrigan, Mr. Frank K. Bowers to Miss Mary A. Malloy both of North Norwich.

Deaths

NASH:  At the residence of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. A.D. Nash in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 7th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Sophia Nash, widow of the late Lewis A. Nash, aged 78 years.  funeral services will be held at her late residence on Elm Street, on Thursday at 5 P.M.

In this village, on the 7th inst. Mrs. Sophia Nash widow of the late Lewis Nash, aged 78 years. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 10, 1878]

SMITH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 3d of cancer in the stomach, Mr. Elijah Smith aged 60 years and 5 months.

Elijah Smith of this village who has suffered so long from that terrible disease, cancer of the stomach, died on Saturday last.  He was a kind father, a good mechanic and industrious citizen.  His funeral was attended on Monday by a large number of relatives and friends. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 7, 1878]

BRADLEY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], July 22d, Adelia [Bradley] wife of Uri Bradley, aged 46 years.

MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], July 29th, Laura [Miller] wife of Matthew Miller, aged 82 years and 5 months.

HOLLINGWORTH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] July 25th, William E. Hollingworth, aged 19 years.

ANGELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 4th, Mrs. A. Angell of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], aged 20 years. 

A lady, wife of Mr. Angell, of New Berlin, died at the residence of J.B. Wheeler on Sunday.  She came here to receive treatment for her eyesight and was stricken with Bright's disease which proved fatal.  Though comparatively among strangers, kind hands administered to her wants, and her brief illness was made as comfortable as possible.

In Oxford, Aug. 4th, Mrs. Maria A. Angell, of New Berlin, aged 20 years.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 10, 1878]

BECKWITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] July 17th, of cholera Infantum, Rena May [Beckwith] youngest child of Gilbert and Melissa Beckwith, aged 2 years, 8 months and 22 days.

BOLLES:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], August 4th, Eunice [Bolles] wife of Lemuel Bolles, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 60 years.

BENNETT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 4th, Rev. Edwin Bennett, aged about 48 years.

NEWTON:  The funeral of Mrs. Albro Newton was attended in Brooklyn on Monday by relatives from this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].  She died suddenly on Friday.  Mr. Newton is a brother of Warren and Isaac Newton of this village.

The wife of Mr. Albro Newton of Brooklyn, brother of Warren and Isaac Newton of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on Friday last at her home in Brooklyn. She was a most estimable lady, beloved and respected by all her acquaintances.  Her funeral was attended on Monday last, several of the relatives from this village and Sherburne being present. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 7, 1878]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 7, 1878

Deaths

The funerals of Erastus Hitt and Wm. Stimpson were attended on Thursday last, at the respective residences of the deceased and both burials took place at Coventry Cemetery [Chenango Co. NY].

A fine monument of Quincy granite has recently been erected at Coventry cemetery [Chenango Co. NY] in memory of the late Frederick Martin.

Smithville, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Fitch while working in the hay field last Monday, the 29th with his stepson, Hiram Beadle, complained of not feeling well.  They soon got a load of hay up and Mr. Fitch went into the barn to mow away.  Beadle noticed he did not take the hay away. He went up onto the mow and found him lying down, fork in hand.  He drew one breath and died without a struggle.  Mr. Fitch was 69 years old, had been a member of the Baptist church over forty years and will be greatly missed by the church and community.  Funeral was held at the Baptist church, Wednesday 31st.  A very large attendance.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 10, 1878

Marriage

PAYNE - TIGHE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday evening Aug. 4th, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. Herbert Payne to Miss Mary Tighe, all of Greene.

Deaths

HORTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 1st, Mr. Edward Horton aged 55 years.

DUNLEVY:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Delia A. Dunlevy, aged 38 years.