Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1810 & 1878

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, September 1, 1810

Deaths

At sea, on his passage from the Havana to New Orleans, Lieut. Tripp of the U. States navy.  He had the command of the brig Vixen.  He was a brave, active officer and had signalized himself in the Tripolitan war in the Mediterranean.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY], on Sunday morning last, the Hon. Leonard Gansefoort.

At West Chester [PA], Dr Joseph Hull.

 Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, September 29, 1810

Deaths

At Scituate (Mass.) on the 13th inst. the Honorable William Cushing, Esq. Ae, 77, one of the judges of the Supreme Court of the United States.

In Hanover (N.H.), John Hubbard, aged 50, Professor of mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Dartmouth College.

At New York, on Wednesday the 19th inst. Mr. James Cheetham, Editor of the American Citizen.

In Mamaroneck [Westchester Co. NY], two orphan daughters of the late Dr. I. Titford (aged 16 and 12 years).  While fishing in a pond, one of them slipped from a rock and the other sprung in to save her, but before relief came both drowned.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 3, 1878

Deaths

June 28:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], of consumption, Alonzo Van Steinburgh, aged 86 years and 1 day.

Another of Oneonta's [Otsego Co. NY] pioneers has died.  During the night of June 24th, the spirit of Timothy Sabin took its flight, just how and at what hour, God only knows.  The evening before he was in usual health, and Tuesday morning dead.  From the appearance of his features and body when discovered, it was evident that he died without a struggle.  His life went out, yielding to the circumstances of old age and a finished course.  He was 75 years, 3 months and 19 days old.  Herald

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 10, 1878

Marriages

July 8: At the Empire House, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Oscar A. Gardner of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] and Tina A. Matteson of Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place, by the same, Melvin C. Gardner of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Emma E. Ball of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

June 27:  At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. B.P. Ripley, Mr. Jefferson Ferry of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Minerva B. Rowley of Unadilla.

Deaths

June 22:  In West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Rufus Spencer, aged 84 years, 7 months and 16 days.

Rev. E. Vine Wales died suddenly in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday June 28th, aged 61 years.  He had, says the Herald, been in unusually poor health for a few days previous, but was about the house the day of his death, which resulted from paralysis of the throat.  He had been a great sufferer from this disease for several years, and death must have come to him as a sweet boon from Heaven.  Living next door neighbor to Mr. Wales for several years in Oneonta, the editor of the Chronicle can bear testimony to his excellency of character, a true Christian and a kind and obliging neighbor.  His last ministerial work as a pastor, was at Noblesville.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 17, 1878

Marriages

July 4:  At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Y.C. Smith, Ezra W Chrispell of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Allie M. Anderson of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

July 4:  At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], by Seymour Scott, J.P., Wm. H. Slater of South Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] and Catharine Edwards of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY]

Deaths

June 28:  In Mattison, Mich. after a short illness, Dan Cushman, brother of Pitt Cushman, formerly a resident of Pittsfield, Otsego County, N.Y., aged 74 years.

July 5:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Mertie E. [Ostrom] daughter of Eliza J. and James M. Ostrom, aged 6 yrs.

July ?:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Isaac Utter, aged 75 years.

July 6:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Ann S. [Jacobie] aged 69 years, 9 months and 6 days.

July 8:  In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Dean Robinson, aged 12 years.

July 12:  In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], very suddenly, of heart disease, Betsy Winslow in her 76th year.

July 12:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] John G. Wilson in the 22d year of his age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, July 31, 1878

Death

July 22:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mary E. [Brooks] wife of Samuel Brooks, aged 73 years.

Vital Records, Broome (1838) & Otsego (1848, 1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 12, 1838

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by George E. Isbell, Esq. Mr. Dryden A. Pope to Miss Lucy Roberts.

At Conklin [Broome Co. NY], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. McCrary, Mr. Hezekiah F. Lee of Salisbury, Conn. to Miss Betsey Ann Ensign, formerly of the same place.

Death

In Marshal, Calhoun County, Michigan, on the 8th day of March last, Sarah [Crissey] wife of Mr. Peter Crissey, late of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged about 45 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 19, 1838

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 16th inst. Mr. John Jewel Jr., aged 22 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, April 26, 1838

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 19th inst. of a consumption, Mr. Henry T. Shipman, aged 56 years.  Mr. Shipman, was one of the earliest settlers in this village, having resided here 33 years.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had been through life a man of excellent moral character.   He has left a widow and a large family of children.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 24, 1838

Death

In the town of Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 18th instant, Mr. Lorenzo D. Bennet in the 17th year of his age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 31, 1838

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on Sunday the 27th inst. Mrs. Dorothy Sanborn, aged 72 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 5, 1848

Death

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst., John Murray [Reynolds] son of Israel Reynolds, aged 11 months.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 12, 1848

Deaths

In Pierstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Miss Sarah S. Kellogg, daughter of Mr. John Kellogg, aged 20 years.  The deceased was a young lady of most amiable and interesting qualities of heart, and none knew her but to love her; and being cut down thus like the beautiful flowers, in the bloom of youth and loveliness, her death has made a sad and painful breach in the hearts of affectionate parents, brothers, sisters and numerous friends.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. of consumption, Ruby Ann W. [Lewis] daughter of Edward Lewis, aged 22 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 19, 1848

Death

At Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Almira Lane wife of Wm. Lane and daughter of Griswold Walworth.  She was an affectionate exemplary wife, loved and respected by a large circle of relatives and friends; and had been from her youth a useful and devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church and died full in the faith of her Redeemer.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 26, 1848

Death

On the 12th inst. Thomas Hollis of Gilbertsville, Otsego County [NY] aged 44 years.  He was a man of strict integrity, great moral worth, and dies much lamented.

A man by the name of Gasper Varrs, wagon maker, aged about 58 years, residing in the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], was burned to death on the 12th inst. in a house owned by A. Lines, which was also consumed.  He lived alone in one part of the house and was seen at about 2 o'clock intoxicated.  At 4 o'clock, the house was discovered to be on fire.  His body was not recovered until after the building was consumed.  How the fire originated is not known.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 29, 1878

Marriages

At the parsonage in Pleasant Brook, Aug. 25th, by Rev. M.L. Baker, George W. Thompson of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Maryon L. Freemire of Middleburgh, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage, Milford [Otsego Co. NY] August 24th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, John T. Fox of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] and Alive L. Hoagland of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride, Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 21st, by Rev. L.A. Scott, H.H. Mather and Miss Libbie J. Ellott both of Garrattsville, N.Y.

Deaths

 In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th instant, Margaret [Goffe] wife of F.A. Goffe, aged 62 years.  Funeral from Christ Church, Cooperstown, Thursday, 29th inst. at three o'clock P.M.

The death of this most estimable Christian lady removes from Cooperstown one who had greatly endeared herself to a large circle by her deeds of charity and kindness.  Her liberality to the poor and her willingness to aid in every worthy work, to minister to the sick and suffering, to answer every appeal in behalf of a good cause, were proverbial.  She was sincere and cheerful, devoted to her husband, her church and its interest and her large English heart beat in tender sympathy with all that might commend itself to the regard of a noble and genial soul. The death of such a woman is a loss to any community.

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 16th, '78, Humphrey Palmer, aged 88 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 15th, '78, Armin Edmunds aged 68 years, 8 months and 14 days.

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

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 22, 1878

Marriages

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 13th, by Rev. C.C. Williams, Mr. J. Ernest Brown to Miss A. Eliza Green, all of North Norwich.

At the Congregational Parsonage, Aug. 15, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Franklin E. Lindsey of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Celeste Risley of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 18th, Mr. Ephraim R. Hathaway, aged 57 years and 9 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 10th, suddenly, while at the tea table, Mrs. Sylvia S. [Osborne] wife of the late Daniel Osborne, aged 86 years, 1 months and 6 days.

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.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, Aug. 22, 1878:  We learn with regret that Rev. W.N. Cobb died at his residence at Harford, Susquehanna Co. Pa., on Saturday last after an illness of two months.  Mr. Cobb entered the Genesee Conference in 1842 and was Presiding Elder of the Chenango district and of the Otsego district for four years each.  Mr. Cobb was about 66 years of age.  He was a candid, conscientious, Christian gentleman and the church in his death loses an effective worker in Christ's Kingdom on earth.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 22, 1878

Death

PRICE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 22, 1878, of consumption, Lillie E. Price, aged 24 years.

When twilight shades had passed, and evening fell, / White wing'd Azrael stood close to our door, / And softly knock'd and whisper'd, "all is well," / And thrice, the beads of Fate he number'd o'er.

The door, we lock'd and guarded, unaware / He passed and stood by our pale suf'rers side, / And with his fingers touch'd her soft blond hair, / And smiled, and whisper'd, "Come, the Angels bide."

The shadow of his wing came o'er the place, / And on our hearts, it cast a deeper gloom; / Two folded hands, a quiet upturned face / And white rob'd angels floated from the room.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 2, 1826

Deaths

In Bovina [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday last, in the 69th year of his age, Mr. Robert Colgate, a native of Kent, England, but for the last 31 years an inhabitant of this country.

At Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], on the 24th July, Miss Ann Eliza Wainright, daughter of Mr. David C. Wainright, in the nineteenth year of her age. The death of this young lady is truly an afflicting dispensation of Providence.  Her kind and amiable disposition endeared her to her acquaintance by whom she will be universally lamented.  Her loss to the little society which she has left [--unreadable--] associates, the tears of affection will long continue to flow at the mention of her name, and the recollection of her virtues.  The circle of parental affection had become circumscribed by the hand of death till it centered on herself and a son, the only surviving children.  To them the parents looked as the solace of their declining years, and the inheritors of their name and estate.  The anguish of a fond mother at the sudden exit, in the morning of life of her youngest and only surviving daughter is alleviated only by the well-grounded hope that she has exchanged the present for a better world; that she now enjoys that "rest" which a few hours before her death she expressed to be the single object of her desires.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 30, 1826

Marriage

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Monday evening last by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Roger Case, Esq of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Parmelia Ward.

Death

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], this morning, Mr. John Wells, aged 44 years, son of Mr. Noah Wells, of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 20, 1826

Marriages

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr.  Headly, Mr. Allen Eels of Walton to Miss Mary Starky, formerly of Trenton, N.J.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Jacob Hover to Miss Jane Hanford, both of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. E.K. maxwell, Mr. William Martin to Miss Rosannah Haffie, both of the former place.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, 1814 & 1878

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 14, 1814

Marriage

Mons. Serrurier the French minister resident in the United States, who lately applied to his government for liberty to marry in this country, and has since married the daughter of Mr. Patterson, late wife of the late king of Westphalia [Jerome Bonaparte] is now on a visit at New York.  Bost. D. Adv.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 2, 1814

Marriage

On Wednesday evening last in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], by Ransom Rathbun, Esq., Mr. Lyman C. Beebe to Miss Persis Hacket.

Deaths

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] of a short but severe illness, Ebenezer Foote, Esq, aged 41 years, an eminent Attorney and Counsellor at Law.

On the 13th ult at the house of Spencer Coleman, Esq. in East Broomfield, Ontario Co. [NY], Polydore B. Wisner, Esq. of Geneva in the 49th year of his age.

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Death of Gen. Swift

Ontario Repository, July 19, 1814

We have received the orders of Major General Brown and Brigadier General P.B. Porter dated Queenston Heights, July 13, announcing that on Tuesday evening, July 12, Brig. General John Swift of Palmyra, in this county [Wayne Co. NY], was killed in a most perfidious manner by one of the enemy.  The General had volunteered to reconnoitrer the enemy's positions and works at Fort George and took with him 120 men.  In proceeding, he captured without firing a gun, and outpost, with a corporal and 5 men, one of whom after begging and receiving quarters, wounded the General by shooting him through the breast.  The alarm occasioned by the discharge of the gun, brought to the spot 50 or 60 of the enemy, whom Gen. Swift, tho' mortally wounded, instantly attacked with fierceness; but he soon fell exhausted.  His officers, however, animated by his example led on the troops, beat and drove the enemy into Fort George, which they approached to within half a mile, and then returned, bearing their expiring Gen. who died before morning.

The General's body was taken to the American side of the Niagara and on Wednesday last at 6 o'clock, interred with the honors due to his rank.

Gen. Swift served his country 7 years in the war of the revolution and "never was his country called on to lament the loss of a firmer patriot or a braver man."

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 17, 1814

Deaths

Died on the debtors' limits in the village of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], at 6 o'clock in the afternoon of the 7th inst, Henry William Ludlow, Esq. AEt. 38 years.

There is in the delicacy of honor, a kind of feather edge, which bristles from the soul like that on a new honed razer, unnoted by the eye, yet felt in the beard of the sentiment.  It is this feather edge of honor playing against the current of every vice with its wakeful vibrations like a pike's fin in the stream, which guards the moral flock from all impurities.  Mr. Ludlow possessed it, and with it a lofty and steadfast integrity united to the most clear and intuitive view of social duty and manly obligation.  Aut mors, aut vita decora [either death or a beautiful life] being his maxim, as it was the motto on the breech of his pistols.  Mr. Ludlow possessed not the thrifty talents of the ardent and enterprising money lover.  Neither did his early habits lie in the path of accumulation.  It is not therefore a matter of much surprise that when he was incarcerated for the sum of 280 dollars, his mental or practical expedients should fail him.  He lay 18 months confined for this debt and finally perished in despondency.  Every ligament and fiber which knit him to life, having been stressed and rasped, and chafed to a gossamer by pride, long abused, and hope sickening in pursuit of the fair picture of youthful promise and florid expectation,  snapped at last and left him in eternity, buoyant on his virtues.  His eyes were closed by strangers, strangers mourned him and he lies buried in a stranger's field.

Mr. Ludlow, the deceased, was the eldest son of that Mr. Thomas Ludlow of the city of New York, who can boast a fortune of 250,000 dollars, with two surviving children only to share it.  A man with an unbending heathenish stoicism, which leaves him unjaded by the officiousness of parental affection, domestic attachment or social obligation.  A man who having outstaid the defined period on earth stands careening to eternity, with his heels to the sill, striving for a noisome foot more to his "ropy chain of rheums," like a tared boor in a ropewalk, at the end of his tether.  A man whom Persious has described as one.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 21, 1878

Deaths

FORD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 11th, Gertrude P. [Ford] daughter of Charles E. and Helen ford, aged 6 months.

SMITH:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on Aug. 10th, Mr. Wm. G. Smith, aged 63 years.

MATHEWSON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 12th, of strangulated hernia, Mr. Daniel P. Mathewson, aged 61 years.

Daniel Matthewson, a well to do farmer, died on the 12th inst., from strangulated hernia.  An operation failed to relieve him.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 22, 1878

Marriage

MITCHELL - PEARCE:  In Providence, August 15th, 1878, by Rev. John C. Brooks, Dr. John W. Mitchell of Providence and Lydia Pearce, daughter of Edward L. Pearce, Esq. of East Providence.

Deaths

BROWN:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 17th, Elizabeth [Brown] wife of Joseph Brown, aged 57 years.

SISSON:  In South Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] August 20th, Mr. Benjamin P. Sisson, aged 71 years.

RATHBUN:  In Lawrence, Otsego Co. [NY]\, August 19th, Mr. Stephen Rathbun, aged about 66 years, father of A.E. Rathbun of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

HOWE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 15th, Rev. Lemuel Howe, aged 71 years.

MATHEWSON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 13th, Mr. Daniel P. Mathewson aged 64 years.

WINSOR:  We regret to learn of the death of George L. Winsor, Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], which occurred on Tuesday morning last.  It will be remembered that Mr. Winsor was the Democratic candidate for District Attorney, last fall, and although unsuccessful, received a good vote.  He was a young man universally respected and esteemed, and his early death is mourned yd a large circle of relatives and friends.

BRISTOL:  On Sunday last, the funeral of John Bristol, aged ninety-two years, was attended at Walton [Delaware Co. NY], by his Masonic brethren and a large number of citizens, who assembled to perform the last sad rites.  Deceased had been a Mason for seventy-one years and was the oldest member of the fraternity in that vicinity.

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Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  In the death of Mrs. Oleavia Ingersoll, wife of Eathan Ingersoll, which occurred on the 12th ult., in the sixty-seventh year of her age, our community has lost one of its most estimable citizens.  For several years the infirmities of increasing age have been gathering upon her, and about four years since she had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip which added greatly to her burden.  Under all these afflictions, however, she bore up with cheerful resignation and continued to attend to her domestic cares until some eight weeks since when she was stricken with partial paralysis and which was followed about nine days since with an apoplectic shock with its fatal attendant result, as above stated.  For many years Mrs. Ingersoll, with her husband, has been a resident of our neighborhood, either upon their farm near here or in our village, meantime earning and retaining the universal respect of all who knew her for her combined qualities of intelligence and kindness of heart. She was a Christian in the true sense of the word, and her large circle of relatives and friends will sincerely mourn her death.  It has been a great consolation to her during the past few months that her only daughter, Mrs. S.W. Nott, who came from her distant home in Colorado, was with her to receive her counsel, and equally so now to the daughter to have been enabled to administer the last wants to a devoted mother.  A husband and an only son, after doing all in their power to sooth the pillow of the dying wife and mother, are left to mourn her great loss.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 21, 1878

Death

ANDREWS:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], August 13th, aged 31 years.  Deceased was the eldest brother of Mrs. Fred Graham of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 24, 1878

Marriage

ROBBINS - BROWN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], N.Y. Aug. 22d of W.D. Powell, Esq., Mr. Frank Robbins to Miss Ada M. Brown, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

DEAN:  In Afton, Aug. 17th, Mrs. Nancy Dean, wife of Reuben Dean, aged 71 years.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  The funeral services of the late Willis G. Willard took place at his late hone, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Hobert Jacobs, read the service, Rev. R. Todd, being ill and unable to officiate.  The procession was very long, numbering 48 teams. the remains were interred in Oak Grove cemetery.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY, 1809 & 1872

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 1, 1809

Marriages

At Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], on the 12th of February inst. by Roswell Glass, Esq. Mr. Harry Nichols to Miss Rhoda Smith.

At Nelson [Madison Co. NY] by Isaac Bumpus, Esq. Mr. Wever Johnson to Miss Sally Dexter.

At East Salina [Onondaga Co. NY] by Elder Southerland, Mr. Parden Daley to Miss Lydia Davis.

At Deruyter [Madison Co. NY] by Eli Gage, Esq. Mr. Charles Spear to Miss Chloe Paul.

Death

At Huntington, Conn., on the 8th of Feb. inst. Mrs. Nancy Hurd consort of Col. J.N.M. Hurd of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] in the 29th year of her age.  She had suffered under a lingering disorder for a length of time, which she bore with uncommon fortitude and patience and submitted to the divine will without a murmur calmly yielding up her spirit unto that God who gave it.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 8, 1809

Marriages

At DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on the 23d of Feb. last by Eli Gage, Esq. Samuel Ackley, Esq. to Mrs. Rebeckah Lamb, both of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

At Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 18th of Jan. last by Elder Thomas Tuttle, Mr. John Powers to Miss Almira Rood.

On the 12th ult. by Simeon Smith, Mr. Levi Benedict to Miss Sarah Losey.

On the 23d of Jan. last, by Jonathan Standley, Esq. Mr. Elisha Smith to Miss Anna Scofield.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 3, 1809

Marriage

On Tuesday evening the 25th of April, by Wright Brigham, Esq. Daniel M. Gillett, Esq. to Miss Lydia Park both of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY].

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], Mr. Timothy Gillett aged 63 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 10, 1809

Elopement

Patty Potter, my wife, having eloped and left my bed and board without any just cause for so doing; I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Liman Potter, Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], April 18, 1809.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 17, 1809

Death

Died at Aurora (Cayuga Couty) [NY] on the 26th ult after an illness of about six months of the pulmonary consumption, Truman Smith, Esq. attorney at law, late of Buffalo, county of Niagara [NY] aged 23 years.  On the 28th ult. his funeral was attended and a solemn and pathetic discourse was delivered on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Woodruff' after which with every suitable mark of respect for his memory, his body was committed to the silent grave & thus, in the gay morn of life, a most promising and amiable young man is arrested by the cold hand of death, and has forever bid adieu to all the transitory scenes of this mortal life, never more to participate in its joys or sorrows!  He possessed a generous and a feeling heart, a sound mind, cultivated by a good education, which was accompanied by all the lesser virtues.  These rendered him truly amiable and dear to all his numerous friends and acquaintance, who, by this event, feel terribly and deeply afflicted at the loss which they and the community sustain by a death so premature.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, April 11, 1872

Marriages

FIELD - GRIFFITH:  In Amsterdam [Montgomery Co. NY], at the home of the bride, March 27, by Rev. J. Minor, Mr. Nelson Field of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Georgianna Griffith of Amsterdam.

MILLARD - PORTER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], March 26, by Rev. J.F. Crawford, George F Millard of Clyde [Wayne Co. NY] and S. Jennie Porter of Cazenovia.

BOSS - SANTEE:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], March 28, by Rev. B.H. Brown, Levi T. Boss of Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Caroline Santee of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

CRANDALL - LEWIS:  In Stonington, Conn., March 5, by Rev. A.G. Palmer, D.D., Mr. H.M. Crandall,  M.D. formerly of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Clara D. Lewis, all of Stonington.

CHURCH - LAMPMAN:  In Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY], March 31, by Rev. H.M. Church, Mr. Wm. C. Church of Cotes, Nevada, and Miss Nettie E. Lampman of Vernon Centre.

KIMBALL - WEED:  March 28, by Rev. M.M. Church, Mr. Phinando P. Kimball of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Rosette M. Weed of Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

BEECHER:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], April 2, Mr. Mary Beecher, wife of the late Hezekiah Beecher, aged 75 years.

ANDRUS:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], March 30, Mrs. Lydia Andrus aged 84 years.

STILLMAN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], April 4, Ebenezer Stillman, aged 64 years.

RICHMOND:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], March 30, Dr. T.H. Richmond, aged 67 years.

ROGERS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], March 25, Mulford Rogers, aged 60 years.

BABCOCK:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], March 18, Phebe Babcock, widow of Ethan Babcock, aged 84 years.

BABCOCK:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], April 2, Henry Babcock, aged 71 years.

PALMER:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], April 4, Avery Palmer, aged 88 years and 3 months.

MAXON:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], April 5, in a fit, Deacon Ephraim Maxon aged 70 years.

PEASE:  Near Bennett's Corners [Madison Co. NY], March 31, Mrs. Betsey Pease, aged 87 years, 10 months and 14 days.  Gone but not forgotten, she bore her sickness with patience and passed away peacefully.  She leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss.

WRIGHT:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY], April 1, Samuel Wright aged 68 years and 11 days.

WATROUS:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], March 31, Charles Watrous in the 63d year of his age.

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

COLBURN:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], march 26, Miss Helen Ada Colburn aged 30 years, 2 months and 13 days.

VAN VALKENBURG:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], March 27, Jane Van Valkenburg wife of the late Daniel Walrath, Esq. aged 70 years.

GRIFFITH:  Erieville, Madison Co. NY:  Miss Betsey Griffith died in this place on Sunday last, after a long and painful illness.

GAUT:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] March 29, after an illness of a few hours, Lorenzo E. [Gaut] son of Eli and Rinda M. Gaut, aged 2 years and 10 months.

One dear little child / To Jesus wise led; / He took him up kindly / And softly he said, / "Suffer little children / To come unto Me, / For the kingdom of Heaven / Of children shall be."

There the dear Saviour / To each one will say, / If but from your hearts / For a blessing you pray. / I will make your hearts clean, / And teach you my love, / And give you a place / In My kingdom above.

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Sad Accident - Drowned at Oriskany Falls

As we go to press, we learn that a sad accident occurred at Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY] last Tuesday, which resulted in the sudden death of Earle Morgan a bright, intelligent boy [aged about 5 years], and the eldest son of Herman Morgan.  Deceased was generally loved for his many amiable qualities and his death will be mourned by all who knew him. Below will be found the particulars of his death.  

On attempting to cross the Oriskany creek on a plank a short distance above the falls, he lost his balance, fell in the swollen stream and was carried over the falls, some thirty rods below, where the dam to Hicks' woolen factory crosses the stream.  He was rescued from the water within two or three minutes after falling in and every effort was made to bring him to life, but in vain.  It is supposed that his death resulted from injuries received by being swept over the rocks.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1810, 1854 & 1878

 Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, July 7, 1810

Death

Joseph Faulkner, Esq of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] and the horse on which he was mounted, was killed on the 4th inst. by the fall of a tree into the Turnpike Road about four miles west of the Village of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, August 4, 1810

Marriages

At Merimack, Mr. William Storey to Miss Lydia Morehouse. We think that Miss Morehouse will never be sorry, that to her own house she has put on a Storey.

At Caerwent, near Chepstow (England) Mr. James Price, aged 22 to Mrs. Bullock a widow on the shady side of 32.  On their return from church, the road was strewed with burdockhead, rue box, nettles, and other herbs symbolic of their expected connubial harmony.  The damsel weights -00? weight and has 300 charms which the enamored youth could not withstand.

Death

At Cambridge, (Mass.) on the 17 ult., the Rev. Samuel Webber, D.D. President of Harvard University in England, the celebrated Chevalier Charles Genevieve Louis Augute Andre Timothe D'Eon, aged 83.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, August 18, 1810

Deaths

In the city of New York on the 8th inst. the Hon. John Broome, Lieutenant Governor of this state.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on Sunday last, a child of Mr. Ebenezer Ward.

In London, Mr. Devaynes banker.  Mr. D. made a curious will in which, after leaving his widow 1200 [pounds] per ann. and 800 bottles of wine to consummate her next wedding, he desires that a bottle of fine old sherry, of which he possessed a great quantity, should be placed under each of his arms in his coffin.

Cooperstown Federalist, Cooperstown, NY, August 25, 1810

Marriages

In N. Orleans, Mr. Alexander Philip Socrates, Emilius, Cesar Hannibal, Marcellus, George Washington Treadwell to the amiable Miss Caroline Sophia Margaretta Maria Julienna Worley Montague Joan of Arc Williams.

In St. Johns, (Lower Canada) Lieut. William Blacquire of the 49th regiment to Miss Violet Woods.

"He chanc'd to rove, one morn in May, / Among the Woods to pluck a flower; / He attach'd the Violet, sweet and gay, / To crown with bliss the nuptial hour."

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 12, 1854

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. James Cummings of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Sabrina Goodrich of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Deacon Abraham Blakeley in the 92d year of his age.  Deacon B. was born in Conn., whence he removed to Vermont soon after the Revolution, in which war he served on a number of occasions, as his services were called for.  He came to Otego about the year 1800.  For over 20 years he was an active magistrate in the town and for many years conducting an extensive mechanical and farm business and performing the duties of a Christian parent and citizen in an exemplary manner.  He was for more than 70 years a member of the Baptist church, being one of the constituent members of the church in Otsego which to the extent of his ability, he served faithfully till his death.  He leaves an aged widow, two daughters, with a number of grandchildren to mourn his loss.  His funeral was attended on Sunday by a large assembly and the occasion improved by a discourse from his late Pastor, E. Westcott, Num. 23, 10.  "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my end be like his."

Also, on the 10th ult. Mrs. Sabra Shepherd wife of the late Benjamin Shepherd of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and oldest daughter of the above mentioned Deacon B. after a long painful illness which she bore with Christian resignation, in the 62d year of her age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 19, 1854

Death

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. William Fairchild of disease of the heart, aged 74 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 26, 1854

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. J. Soule, Mr. J.L. Barton to Miss H.L. Avery, both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 23d? 1854, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Spencer Baker to Miss Caroline Lamb.

Deaths

In Honesdale [PA] on the 4th inst. Henry Guilford [Clark] son of H.A. and H.M. Clark aged one year and ten days.

This is the third child these parents have lost in a fortnight of scarlatina.  All these children - a lovely group as ever filled a parent's heart with joy - have been suddenly taken away - causing unspeakable grief here, but certainly to blossom in immortal beauty in the better land.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th inst. Mrs. Amelia Ann [Root] in the 18th year of her age.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, August 23, 1878

Marriages

We have just received a copy of the Saginaw Daily Courier, which contains the marriage of C.H. Tallmadge of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Ella Freeman of Saginaw [MI], formerly of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].

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A Wooden Wedding

The handsome cottage at the corner of Main St. and Ford Av., looked beautiful Wednesday evening.  It was illuminated to the exterior with great taste and compared pleasantly with the surrounding darkness of an inclement evening.  During the day, the interior had been festooned with shavings and the commonest old-fashioned clothespins, which presented an unique appearance and suggestive of the celebration of a Wooden Wedding.  Such was the event and Hon. James Stewart and wife were the center of pleasant scenes that must have remined them of that evening five years before when each pledged to the other their life and love.  There would be more to say of their married life if there had been more of it.  We considered it a "good match" then, as our grandmothers say, and that opinion has strengthened with time.  There are more of them now and the family is a third better off than even one year ago.  Such improvement until the golden wedding, and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will have attained about all they justly deserve.

This anniversary was largely attended, many ladies and gentlemen from out of town being present.  There were several elegant costumes and to be brief the affair was exceedingly dressy and in good taste.  A great number of presents were made from little articles of the simplest kind to costly pieces of furniture.  Refreshments were served in abundance and of most delicious varieties.  We are sure that all present and many others join with us in congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and in the hope that they may live many years in the rich enjoyment of happiness and prosperity.

Deaths

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] August 15th, Emma L. [Clark] eldest daughter of Elihu W. and Sarah M. Clark, aged 10 years, 19 months and 11 days.

At West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Aug 20, Lacella Weatherly aged 21 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 20, Mrs. Peter Gile. Funeral yesterday.  [Harriet A. Bishop Gile]

Rev. Wm. N. Cobb formerly a resident of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] and Presiding Elder of Otsego District, died at his resident in Gibson [Steuben Co. NY], last week.  Mr. Cobb was regarded one of the ablest and purest preachers in Wyoming Conference.  He had many warm friends here who will regret his death.

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.