Vital Records, Otsego (1850) & Broome (1892) Counties, NY

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 5, 1850

Marriage

On the 31st ult by the Rev. H.A. Smith, Dea. Erastus [Harrington] son of Gardner Harrington of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss H. Amelia Bishop of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 12, 1850

Marriages

At the Rectory at 10-1/2 o'clock on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst. by the Rev. S.H. Batin, Floyd Washburn of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Amlira Weeks of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by the same, Horace Hammond to Sarah Eliza Irons both of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Cincinnati (Ohio) on the 24th ult., Ida Fitch [Abell] infant daughter of Wm. J. and Ordelia A. Abell(?), aged one year and 11 months.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 19, 1850

Marriages

In Fort Plain [Montgomery Co NY] on the 16th instant, by the Rev. G.W. Gage Mr. Andrew Gilchrist to Miss Catharine [Pier] eldest daughter of Hiram Pier, Esq. all of Fort Plain.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 10, by Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Jacob Nellis to Miss Margaret A. Becker both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 17th inst., Mr. Edwin C. Doubleday in the 24th year of his age.  He was a young man of much promise, and his early death is mourned by a large circle of friends.

In Milford [Otsego Co NY], on the 9th ult., Helen M. Newell daughter of John F. Newell, aged 18 years and 7 months.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, January 26, 1850

Marriages

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th ult. by Rev. J.N. Adams, Charles A. Sergeant of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Margaret Woolard of Guilford, Chenango Co. [NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. by the same, Mr. Joseph Foster to Miss Sally M. Lathrop, both of the above place.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. S.G. Appleton, Mr. Dorr Russell of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lucy G. Fitch of the former place.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mr. David W. Thurber to Miss Polly Wright.

Also, Mr. Dan Day to Miss Elvira Wright, all of Worcester.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Elder Butler, Mr. Allen Ingalls to Huldah Winsor all of Hartwick.

Deaths

At Edmeston Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Sybil [Briggs] wife of William E. Briggs aged 63 years and 9 months.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on 23d instant, Hannah S. Nearing wife of John S. Nearing and daughter of E.B. Crandall, Esq. of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], aged 23 years.

Union News - Argus, Union, NY, May 4, 1892

Marriage

MORTON - WHITNEY:  At this place [Union, Broome Co. NY], April 28th, 1802, by Rev J. Van C. Nellie, Ph. D. Mr. William P. Morton and Miss Jennie Whitney of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY]

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mercereau of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] formerly one of Waverly's [Tioga Co. NY] most prominent families have issued invitations to a large number announcing the approaching marriage of their oldest daughter, Miss Gertrude [Mercereau], a young lady of refined talent and rare accomplishments to Ira Grant Dodge a prominent and influential young business man of this place. The interesting event will occur at the home of the bride, No. 110 East Chemung place on Tuesday evening, May 17th at 7:30 o'clock.  Mr. Dodge has rented a pleasant home on East Chemung street in this village, where the young people will reside, Elmira Daily Gazette

Miss Nellie [Tilbury] daughter of Mr. Burdett Tilbury was married at Hornellsville, N.Y. [Steuben Co.], Wednesday evening, April 27th, to Mr. George A. Rose, by Rev. F.H. Van Burch, of the M.E. Church in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends from that and other places. Among the large number of very valuable and useful presents presented the newly married couple were from Misses Addie and Emma Tilbury (sisters of the bride's father) of Union, N.Y., two bed quilts, one-half dozen napkins, large parlor lamp and a pair of towels made from flax raised and spun by grandpa and grandma Tilbury thirty years ago in Union.  Mr. and Mrs. Rose commence housekeeping at once in rooms in the paternal home, which are nicely furnished in readiness for occupancy.,

Deaths

Mrs. Horace Shipman an aged woman of East Waverly [Tioga Co. NY] died at the home of her son, Theodore F. Shipman last evening, after an illness that has confined her to the house for several years.  She leaves six children: Charles H., President of the village; O.W. the extensive coal dealer of Detroit, Mich.; Chauncey of buffalo; Theodore F. a coal dealer in this place [..unreadable..] of Detroit Mich and Mrs. William P. Stone also of Waverly.  The funeral will probably be held at her late home on Thursday afternoon. Elmira Gazette

Mrs. Jennie [Wells] wife of Mr. Charles Wells and daughter of Mr. Sylvanus Card of this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] died at her residence in Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] aged 26 years.  Mrs. Wells was an estimable lady universally loved and respected by a large circle of relatives and fiends and wherever her lot was cast, soon gained a large acquiantance by her pleasant and winsome way. She leaves a husband to mourn her sudden death who has the deepest sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends.  Her remains were brought to this village [Union] and the funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her father Mr. B. Card, West Main Street.

News Item

The Binghamton Herald says:  Annie Walden who has just been convicted of murder in New York was born in Espy, Columbia County, Pa., twenty-one years ago.  She has been in this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], and once had an establishment in a Court Street block.  Her beauty and intelligence created quite a furor in the demi monde.  Her father is a drunkard, and her mother died during her infancy.  While yet a young girl, Annie was admired by all who knew her for her sweet face and dainty figure. At school she stood invariably at the head of her classes.  When she was fourteen, a young man, now prominent in business in Columbia County, accomplished her ruin.  He soon deserted her and the girl plunged into a career of depravity.  One day she was missing, and it was learned that she had gone to Lancaster [PA].  Subsequently she was heard from in Harrisburg, Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Elimra and Binghamton, leading a fast life in each place.  Notwithstanding her rapid life, the girl's beauty became more remarkable year by year, and she was continually surrounded by admirers.  About three years ago, she went to Brooklyn from Philadelphia.  About this time she visited her old home, wearing fine clothes and a profusion of jewelry.  She [filled] the minds of the girls who had been her schoolmates by her stories of luxury and wealth and led many into evil ways.  Annie's sister Cecilia, who is two years younger, followed in her footsteps and succeeded in fleecing a businessman in Bloomsbury out of $1000 which he paid to avoid [publicity].

A New York dispatch says Annie Walden was brought into the Court of Over and Terminer today and sentenced to the penitentiary for life.  

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Port Jervis Union, April 23, 1892:  Annie Walden Guilty:  The trial of Mrs. Annie Walden, who shot and killed her husband, James Walden, on the night of October 31 last [1891] at Broadway and 48th Street, has ended, the jury finding a verdict of murder in the second degree against the defendant.  The case has attracted a good deal of attention among persons of sporting proclivities in which class the people, both the murdered man and his murderess, were prominent.

James Walden was the son of Jeter Walden, the well-known owner and trainer of thoroughbreds.  He met his wife at the races where she was known as Mrs. Delmar, although she had never been married.  Young Walden - he was only 19 years old at the time - became infatuated with the woman, and shortly after their acquaintance they were married at Camden, N.J.  Their married life, according to the tale told by Mrs. Walden, was far from a happy one.  Walden remained out late nights, and his wife learned that he was frequently seen in the company of other women.  when she upbraided him, he accused her of unfaithfulness and often beat her severely.

This condition of affairs continued until Mrs. Walden saw her husband on the night of Oct. 31 last, come out of the house of a woman whom she had begged her husband to cease visiting.  She reproached him on the street, and he retorted that he would go wherever he pleased. She then drew a revolver which she had concealed in her bosom and fired the fatal shorts.

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 31, 1900:  Governor Roosevelt today pardoned Annie Walden, who is serving a life sentence in Auburn Prison for the murder of her husband, James Walden, a horse jockey, whom she shot and killed at the door of the house of a woman who had come between her husband and herself.  the murder took place in [October] 1891, and Mrs. Walden has been in prison ever since.  Her pardon was requested by Mrs. Beekman de Puyster, a State Charities Commissioner, and other prominent women.  Governor Roosevelt has given a great deal of attention to the case and believes that the circumstances attending the crime warrant executive clemency.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1858)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 7, 1858

Deaths

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], Tuesday morning the 30th ult. Beers Peet aged 73 years.

Death is ever busy in our land.  Last Tuesday morning we were startled by hearing of the death of one of our venerable fellow townsmen, Beers Peet, an old and much respected citizen of this town, retired to rest on Monday night in his usual health, but about 5 o'clock the next morning by a singular noise in breathing, his family was aroused just in time to see him breath his last, without uttering a single word, having died in a fit.

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In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], March 31st, Susannah Spencer aged 29 years.

On Wednesday morning, another spirit departed suddenly.  A lady by the name of Miss Spencer, residing in this village, having been sick only a few hours.  She also died in a fit.  How uncertain is life, and how important it is for us all to be prepared to meet our God.

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In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], On Thursday evening the 1st inst. Leman Garlick in the 82d year of his age.

The deceased was an old resident of the town in which he died and for many years a faithful member of the Baptist church.  All who knew him knows he died entirely above the reproach of all and especially those who find fault with the lives of professed Christians.  His was a life of honest industry and he has left the priceless legacy of a spotless reputation, not only to a large number of relatives but to the entire neighborhood and happy would it be for each relative and neighbor to strive to imitate those virtues which they have so long and so willingly accorded to him.  His honest heart spurned with utter contempt the mantle of modern hypocrisy but always expressed himself a firm believer in the Bible doctrine of salvation.  During his last illness, although his body and mind was racked with intense pain and great was his sufferings, yet when questioned as to his hopes beyond the grave, he said death had no terror for him, that he put his trust in his Saviour whom he shortly expected to meet before eternities awful bar. But he feared not the sentence which would then be pronounced.  In a word, he lived an honest life and died in the triumphs of faith.  And as I stood by his open grave amide the tearful throng, the beautiful lines of the poet came uncalled across my mind.

"And I am glad that he has lived thus long, / And glad that he has gone to his reward; / Nor deem that kind'y nature did him wrong, / Softly to disengage the vital cord. / When his weak hand grew palsied and his eye, / Dark with the mist of age, it was his time to die."

News Items

James Kissock of Hobart in Delaware County has unexplainedly disappeared.  Some weeks ago, he left his section with a load of butter which he took to Catskill.  The last thing he did that his friends can bost of was crossing the river from the last-mentioned place.  Before crossing he stored his butter and put his horses in stable.

The epidemic sickness which has been attended with such fatal results, still continues to prevail in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and vicinity to some extent.  The two deaths at North Norwich chronicled under our obituary head were by the disease, the wife of Mr. Lathrop Rosebrook died on Saturday, and a couple of sons of John Kershaw, Esq. of Sherburne were reported dead on Monday.  Commissioner King continues quite ill.  Chenango Union.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 14, 1858

Marriages

In Croton [Delaware Co. NY], April 3d, by Rev. J.N. Adams, Mr. George W. Knapp of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Susan Augusta Strong of West Meredith [Delaware Co. NY].

In the same place, April 4th by the same, Mr. William H. Tiffany of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Wolcott of Croton [Delaware Co. NY].

Death

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. David S. Bundy aged 67 years.  In the death of Mr. Bundy, community has lost one of its most valuable citizens.  In all the relations of life, he was a true man, a warm friend, honorable, high minded and always energetic in promoting the best interests of the public.  As a farmer, he practically has done as much as any other citizen for the promotion of agriculture in this country.  He was for 20 years an active member of an agricultural society and contributed largely to its success.

News Item

The "brain fever" yet continues in Sherburne, North Norwich and Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], there being many cases.  Regny aged about 32 was found dead in the woods between Pharsalia and Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].  He had been crazy and subject to fits and is supposed to have got lost.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 21, 1858

Death

Elihu C. Wright Esq. of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] died on Saturday morning last, very suddenly.  He was about to sit down to breakfast, enjoying his usual health, when he was taken with bleeding at the lungs and died in about an hour.  The deceased was a representative of this district in the Assembly three years ago, and at the time of his death, enjoyed the respect and confidence of his fellow townsman.  He was 38 years of age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 28, 1858

Marriage

Married in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] at Keyes hotel April 22d by Rev. W.G Queal, Mr. John Youngman to Miss Emily S. Sage both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Died at Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY] April 11th, 1858, Charles L. Robinson, son of Rev. P. Robinson in the 15th year of his age.

When called to part with those we love, / Whence can our sorrows find relief? / Our Father lives and reigns above / This welcome thought should see he our grief.    P. Robinson

Vital Records, Madison (1814) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 11, 1814

Death

In the Village of Delphi [Madison Co. NY], on the 6th inst. after a short but painful illness, Miss Maria Tharissa De Boun Hubbard, aged 19, eldest daughter of D. Hubbard, Esq. of said village.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 1, 1814

Marriages

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] by E. Williams, Esq. on Sunday evening last, Mr. Daniel E. Burhans son of the Rev. Mr. Burhans of Newtown Con. to Miss Hepsebeth Murdock.

On the 15th by the Rev. J. Peck Mr. Ruben Bryant to Mrs. Nancey Wells all of this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY]

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, July 27,1814

Marriage

On Sunday the 17th inst. at Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], Mr. Samue Smith to Miss Hannah Remsen both of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY]

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 17, 1858

Marriage

At E.W. Batterson's in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 1st of March.  James S. Burnside of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] to Ann Eliza Webb of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on 9th inst. of lingering consumption, Dorcas Eldred, wife of Sylvester Eldred int he 47th year of her age.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Marth the 8th, John Crosby, aged 80 years.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Nelson Burchard aged 28.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Feb. 25th, Mrs. Julia C. Bigelow aged 23 years.

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In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Weston W. Whitcomb aged 41 years.  The deceased was only ill ten days, the disease was inflammation on the heart and lungs.

"Dear as thou wast, and justly dear, / We would not weep for thee; / One thought shall check the starting teat / It is - that thou art free.

And thus, shall faith's consoling power, / The tears of love restrain; / O, who that saw thy parting hour / Could wish thee here again?

Gently the passing spirit fled, / Sustained by grace divine, / O, may such grace on us be shed, / And make our end like thine."

A man named Hazard Smith was frozen to death on Friday night the 5th near East Worcester, Otsego County [NY].  He left East Worcester about 11 o'clock at night with his sleigh and horse for his home on South Hill, rather the worse for liquor.  About a mile from the village his team left the road and wandered into some bushes and stopped.  He was not found until Saturday night and then some 20 rods from the team; had his coat, vest and boots off, and laid on his back on the snow with his hands folded across his breast.  He was about 70 years of age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 24, 1858

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], March 10th, by Rev. J. Ferris of Croton, Mr. David Young of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Houghtailing of Franklin.

Deaths

At West Meredith, March 16th, after a short illness, Nathan Stilson, Esq. aged 73 years.

At Croton, March 14th, of inflammation of the lungs, Mrs. Betsey Wolcott daughter of Deacon Ira McCall, aged 54 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, March 31, 1858

Marriage

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], March 24th, at the parsonage of the M.E Chruch by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Aaron Howell to Miss Catharine Woodseck, both of Oneonta.

Vital Records, Chenango (1837) & Otsego (1846) Counties NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 6, 1937

Marriage

At Prattsburg, Steuben Co. [NY], on hte 7th of July last, Mr. Joshua Pratt, Jr.,  merchant of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rebecca N. Pratt of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 13, 1937

Marriages

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday evening by the Rev. Mr. Barrows of Sherburne, Mr. Burr B. Andrews, merchant, of the firm of Hale & Andrews, to Miss Lovina Hammond.

On Friday evening, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. Mr. Bristol, The Rev. L. Salisbury of Jefferson County [NY] to Miss Elizabeth Mellen.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 27, 1837

Marriage

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Elder Hines, Mr. Stephen Wickes of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Williams of the former place.

Death

At Westfield, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. on the 10th inst. Mrs. Caroline P. [Dixen] the consort of Abram Dixen, Esq. formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NYT] in this county, in the 40th year of her age.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 2, 1846

Marriages

At Christ's Church in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by Rev. Alfred B. Beach, Mr. Edwin C. Spafard to Miss O. Maverick.

At the same place, by the same, on the 1st inst., Mr. Cyrus Strong of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Mrs. Martha M. Bush daughter of Hon. John H. Prentiss (Editor of the Freeman's Journal) of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In South Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. Francis Jones, Mr. Jeremiah W. Gardner of Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lovina Pixley daughter of John J. Pixley, Esq. of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. Henry Jones son of Jabish D. Jones, of Blandford, Mass., aged 19 years.

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. Mr. Peter Rutt aged 55 years.

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Another Revolutionary Hero Gone!  Samuel McKeen died at his residence in Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] August 25, 1846, at the advanced age of 83 years.  Some years before the Revolution, his father, Maj. Robert McKeen, of whom Samuel was the second son, removed from the State of New Hampshire to Cherry Valley, then a frontier settlement.  Maj. McKeen was killed in battle near Fort Plain in the summer of 1781, in which battle his son Samuel, though then but 18 years of age was wounded by a ball, which entering his right cheek, passed out at the left, severing the bone of the lower jaw and lacerating terribly the lower part of the face. At about the close of the war, he was married to Miss Jane Campbell of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].  In the Spring of 1818, he removed to the place of his late residence in Otsego, where he continued to reside till the close of life.  

Fourteen years ago, viz. in the autumn of 1832, the faithful companion of his early ears was removed by death and of a family of eight children, only one survives her father - a stricken mourner, disconsolate and alone the solitary remnant of a broken house.

Few persons are better known in the vicinity of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], than was the deceased.  His many excellencies, therefore, need no comment here.  He was born in Cherry Valley in 1763.  The disease of which he died was said to be a sort of dropsical consumption.  B.W. Gorham.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 9, 1846

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst.  Mr. Rufus Hix aged 67 years.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the rupture of a blood vessel, Miss Harriet Ann Calder, daughter of Mr. Joseph Calder, aged 20 years.  She was buried Monday the 7th and a funeral sermon of high order was preached on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Ransom and the numerous assemblage of mourners manifested the warm and exalted estimate of the deceased, entertained by the circle in which she had moved and been bro't up.  The tribute of respect and sympathy presented on this mournful occasion was just and well merited by the purity, intelligence and worth of the departed.  None who knew her in life could withhold sorrow at her early death or refrain sympathy with her excellent parents and very respectable relatives at the loss.  Let the young imitate her example in cultivating their time and talents and devoting them to the best advantage as she did.  Then, when the dread hour of departure, whether early or late, shall come, they will be mourned and lamented as she has been.  May all consolation be administered to and embraced by her surviving respectable connexions.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 16, 1846

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 12th inst. Mr. Benoni Rose aged 72 years.  Mr. Rose has for many years been an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Chruch of this town and one of our most respectable citizens.  His last sickness was long and tedious, but he bore it with firmness and Christian resignation and died in the full faith and hope of enjoying a happy immortality.  He has left no children, but his excellent and amiable consort survives to lament the loss of a tender and most affectionate husband.

At the residence of his son, Saniel S. Clark, in Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst. Mr. Daniel Clark of Hallsville, in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged 68 years and 4 months.  Mr. C. came into the town at the age of 14, whilst the country was yet new.  In common with the first settlers in this hill bound region, he met with many privations and hardships, raised a family consisting of two sons and four daughters; lived to see them all settled in life; taught them to fear and adore that God with whom they had to do.  And after the frosts of 68 winters had ripened his locks for the grave, he has laid down to rest in the embrace of death.  Of Mr. C. and family there is one thing remarkable - He has lived 68 years, raised six children, the youngest is over 30 years of age, and yet this is the first time death has entered the family circle.  His wife is now confined to her room under the influence of disease.  We fear she will soon follow her husband.

In Stark [Herkimer Co. NY], on the 3d inst. at the house of his son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Kinter, Dea. James Kelly in the 80th year of his age.  He was born in Scotland and came to this country in the year 1774.  At the age of 20, he became and has ever since continued to be a firm and decided Christian.  His last sickness, though short, was distressing, but just before his death, he waved his hand and said, "victory, victory." An appropriate discourse was delivered at his funeral by Rev. Mr. Tracy of Springfield, from these words:  "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 23, 1846

Death

Lines on the death of Mrs. Anne Parker who died on the 31st July inst. A.D. 1846, aged 65 years and 11 months.

Another death salutes our ears, / Another cause for sighs and tears; / Our aged friend is called from time, / And sudden was the death bells' chime.

She did retire to sweet repose, / But when her son at dawn arose, / Her active form the previous day, / He found a lump of lifeless clay.

Who can depict his anguish'd heart, / With a fond Mother thus to part  / His best and most indulgent friend, / Can no more his wants attend.

Her youngest son has cause to mourn, / That such a Mother's from him torn, / Who watch'd with anxious care and fears, / His childhood and his riper years.

Her daughter feels her loss severe, / Her counsels she no more can hear;/ Though friends are left her, dear and kind, / But not a mother will she find.

Her husband, need his loss deplore, / Her earthly labors all are o'er, / He soon, alas, must follow her, / when death shall call, there's no demur.

They'll miss her at the dawn of day, / And every hour that glides away, / Her voice and footsteps silent are / A lonesome aspect all things wear.

She's shar'd the cares and ills of life / And left a world of sin and strife / We hope to dwell among the blest / And with God's people be at rest.

Who can this providence behold / And not reflect that we are told, / To boast not of a future day / We too may be but nauseous clay

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, September 30, 1846

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th inst.by Rev. Mr. Harvey, Mr. Salmon Drake to Miss Mary S. [Leaning] only daughter of William and Frances Leaning, both of this town.  The printer acknowledges the receipt of a goodly portion of the wedding cake.  May they enjoy peace, happiness, and prosperity.

Death

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st inst.  Edward Ashton, son of Thomas and Betsey Robinson, aged 1 year, 1 month and 10 days.

Farewell, dear child, again farewell, / Soon we shall rise to thee, / And when we meet no one can tell / How great our joys will be.

Vital Records, Chenango (1837) & Broome (1848) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Aug. 2, 1837

Marriage

On Saturday the 23d ult. by the Rev. Geo. Messenger, George M. Smith, Esq. of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Olendorf of the same place.

Deaths

In Mount Morris, Livingston Co. [NY], on Monday evening to 24th ult. in the 79th year of her age, Mrs. Ruth Percival relic of John Percival, Sen., deceased, late of Smyrna in this county [Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 23, 1837

Marriage

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Sundy last, by the Rev Mr. Doolittle of Oxford, Mr. James Ransford to Miss Betsey A Hammond.

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Oris [Stiles] son of John B. Stiles, aged 13 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 30, 1837

Marriage

At Church in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday the 27th inst. by the Rev. H. Dyer, Mr. John Heddy of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Electa Carpenter of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 5, 1848

Marriage

In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] July 3d, by the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Mr. Erastus Knapp of Steuben Co. [NY] to Miss Grace B. Sherwood of the former place.

Death

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY] on Thursday the 22d June, of consumption, Caroline [Manning] wife of David R Manning and daughter of Andrew Shaw, Esq of this town, aged 38 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, july 12, 1848

Marriages

In Windsor Village [Broome Co. NY] on the 27th ult by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Hiram W. Smith of the LaFayette Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Delia W. Howell of the former place.

July 5th by Rev. Leonard Johnson, Mr. George S. Severson of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Nancy Burrows of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mr. Andrew Hauver in the 87th year of his age.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday morning 2d inst. Mr. Henry Nelson Bragg in the 35th year of his age.

The house of Mr. David Strickland of the town of Barker [Broome Co. NY], was struck by lightning during the storm on Wednesday, the 21st ult. and his son, aged 17, instantly killed.  He was sitting on the foot of a bed at the time and so instantly did the nerves of her system become rigid that as he fell upon his knees, as if in the act of prayer, he remained in that position, dead.  Several other members of the family were more or less, but not seriously, injured.

John Mahan, a contractor for laying the railroad masonry at White's Creek, Conkin [Broome Co. NY] was killed on Wednesday of last week, July 5, by the falling of the machinery used in hoisting stone.  The support of one of the guy ropes was observed to give way and the alarm sounded, but the unfortunate man, whilst watching for the fall of the gin, was struck by another guy which cut completely through the skull, causing instant death.  A brother of the deceased was a witness of the fatal casualty.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 19, 1848

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. Porter E. Clark to Miss Mary Ann [Avery] daughter of Mr. Roswell Avery, all of that place.

In Morrisville, Madison Co. [NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. Mr. Hammond, Mr. Francis T. Newell to Miss Phebe C. [Wentz] daughter of Wm. Wentz Esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

At Union [Broome Co. NY] July 12th, by the Rev. M.M. Wakeman, Doct. William C> Doane to Miss Mary Elizabeth Keeler daughter of Mr. Lewis W. Keeler, all of Union.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Vincent Graves and Miss Angeline H. Barnes, both of this village.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Miss Harriet E. [Morgan] daughter of Chauncey Morgan, esq. aged 22 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, July 26, 1848

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. H.W. Gilbert Mr. Lewis H. Tyrrell of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Phebe A. Yeomans of the former place.

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York (1820 & 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, November 22, 1820

Deaths

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday last, Mrs. Stanford, aged 82.

At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Mr. Stukely B. Shearman of the firm of E.B. Shearman & Co. in the 27th year of his age.

At Charette village in Missouri on the 26th of September last, in the 90th year of his age, Col. Daniel Boone the first settler of Kentucky.

Near White Hall, New York, [Washington Co.] on the 27th ult. the venerable Henry Francisco aged one hundred and thirty-four years!

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, November 29, 1820

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] by Elder Randall, Mr. Elijah Lewis to Miss Hannah Main both of that place.

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY], by the Rev. George H. Norton, Samuel Birdsall Esq to Miss Ann-Eliza Kending daughter of Martin Kending, Jr. Esq all of that place.

Death

In Waterloo [Seneca Co. NY] Mrs. Royce aged 32 years, wife of Mr. Alba G. Royce.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 6, 1878

Marriage

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday Evening last by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. David St. John to Miss Clarisa Hunt both of this village.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, December 20, 1820

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, Mrs. White wife of Joseph White.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 20, 1878

Death

CHURCH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 13th, Ella B. [Church] wife of John W. Church, Esq. and daughter of the late Hon Samuel H. Barnes, aged 34 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 30, 1878

Marriage

CROSSMON - FOOTE:  November 5th in the English church at Lucerne, Switzerland by the Rev. Dr. Foote, father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Mooyast, vicar of Holy Trinity, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, Mr. Charles W. Crossmon of Alexandria Bay, N.Y. [Jefferson Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Foote of Rochester, N.Y. [Monroe Co.].

Deaths

The news was received in this place [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY] last week announcing the sudden death of Capt. Abram Banker at his home in Brooklyn.  Capt. Banker has spent several summers in this place and was greatly esteemed by those who made his acquaintance.  He was the first collector of ship news in New York harbor, and for nearly twenty-five years, collected and prepared marine intelligence for the associated press in New York.  He was the comrade and long-life friend of Commodore Vanderbilt and in 1850 acted as his agent in establishing a line of steamers at the isthmus. He removed to San Juan and carried passengers from San Juan del Norte on the Caribbean Sea, up the Nicaragua River and across to San Juan on the Pacific.  Steamers were also taken out by him in sections and put together there.  Capt. B. was 80 years of age a genial old man of Christian principles and integrity of character rarely found.

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It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of one of our oldest, most widely known and respected citizens, Hezekiah  Harris, which occurred at his residence on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1878.  In speaking of the death of one who has been so long identified with the history and interests of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], we feel that something more than a passing notice is required.   Through the kindness of friends, we are enabled to give the following brief sketch of his long life.

Hezekiah Harris was born in the town of Scituate, Providence Co., R.I., April 15, 1790, consequently at the time of his death he was eighty-eight years, seven months and five days old.  He, with his parents, three brothers and one sister, came into this town in March 1803, and located near Harrisville, where he remained until 1866 when he moved into Sherburne village.  The history of his early years would be only the recital of the privations and trials incident to the time which all experience in a comparatively new country.  He was married to Catharine Crist in 1815 and live with her fifty-one years.  Of the large family of children, only four remain, three sons and one daughter.  In July 1867, he married Mrs. Almira Crumb whose kindness and attention cheered the last eleven years of his life, and who will be held in grateful remembrance by his children.  His Christian life began in 1809, which gave him an experience of nearly seventy years.  He united with the Plainfield Chruch when he was nineteen years old and remained in that connection until the organization of the Sherburne Free Baptist Church on East hill, of which he was a constituent member, himself the last survivor of the original twenty-three.  He was chosen Deacon in 1826 and ordained in 1829 which office he held and magnified till his death.

His removal to the village forbade his regular attendance on the Hill, but he never lost his interest in the old church.  He was not sectarian, but whatever might concern the prosperity of our common Zion was especially dear to him.  Few men were more genial, more hopeful, and more companionable than he.  His advantages for education in early life were quite limited, but he was blessed with "common sense."  He had a strong mind and retentive memory which by diligence and perseverance enabled him to have up a large stock of bible knowledge which few have ever gained.  He would quote scripture accurately even to the day of his death.   He possessed in a large degree the confidence of all who knew him and while he had a way peculiar to himself, yet without exaggeration he might have been styled a "Christian gentleman."  His familiar countenance which has so long been seen in our streets, business places, homes and churches, has gone from us, and his voice so frequently and gladly heard in prayer and exhortation is hushed forever.  But he will live in the memory of those he leaves behind, and the reflectance of his life will not soon be effaced.  He has done his life's work well and like a shock of corn fully ripe has been gathered home. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church and conducted by the pastor at his request.  Under the guidance of the undertaker, Mr. Plumb, the body was borne to the cemetery near the old homestead.  G.R.B.

Vital Records, Chenango County, New York (1878)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 28, 1878

Marriages

THOMPSON - DOING:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 12th, by Rev. Wm. R. Baldwin, Mr. David Thompson to Miss Sarah J. Doing both of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].

GREEN - THOMAS:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 13th, by Rev. D. Reese, Mr. Enos M. Green to Miss Ella J. Thomas both of German, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

WHITE - RAINBOW:  In Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY], Nov. 14th, by Eld. T. Fisher, Mr. Willie M. White of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie F. Rainbow of Cuyler.

BRAINERD - FREDENBERG:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 5th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Henry A. Brainerd of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Fredenberg of Afton.

Deaths

EVANS:  In Clayville [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 28th(?), Maggie [Evans] wife of Dwight Evans, aged 35 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were interred in Norwich Cemetery on Friday.

GATCHELL:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 18th Mr. Harvey Gatchell aged 77 years, father of Mrs. T.A. Lockwood of Norwich [Chenanog Co. NY]

DE LAVAN:  In Waplesville, Del., Oct. 18th, Mr. George C. De Lavan aged 61 years, formerly a resident of Norwich and Guilford [Chenanog Co. NY].

HAMILTON:  At the residence of his son-in-law, R.W. McCray in Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, Mr. Henry Hamilton aged 78 years.

TUBERTY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 15th, Mr. morty Tuberty aged 77 years.

HALENBEC:  At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Matthews in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Nov. 22d, Mr. Otis S. Halenbec of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] aged 84 years.

CLARK:  Mrs. Phebe Clark an aged and highly respected widow lady, died at her residence, November 1st.  She was a pure woman and true Christian, beloved by those who knew her best.

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WATSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Sarah Ann [Watson] wife of Ira Watson, aged 60 years.

Smithville Flats, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Ira Watson died last week. She has been a great sufferer for over twenty-five years.  An examination was made by Dr. Purdy of this place and Dr. Crandall of Greene, who found six gall stone in the gall, which is supposed to have been the cause of her death.

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RUDDOCK:  In Spearville, Kansas, Maria Louisa [Ruddock] wife of Rev. E. N. Ruddock, formerly of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Nov. 23, 1878: From the Spearville (Kansas) News of a recent date, we clip the following in regard to the wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock A Congregational clergyman, well known in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and county, but now a resident of Kansas:

"In the death of Mrs. Maria Louisa Ruddock, wife of Rev. E.N. Ruddock, our mind is called to the remembrance of the past years of our public and domestic life.  For nearly twenty-four years we have tried to bear each other's burdens and carry each other's sorrow.  In our first settlement at East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] in the State of New York, we enjoyed some of the sweetest experiences of our lives.  The church and society receiving us in our inexperience and sustained us with willing hands and loving hearts.  We had but few cares and could devote us more fully to the work of the gospel.  Though our work was done in great weakness, we look back over those years with no little satisfaction.  Wherever we have gone the love we have felt toward that people has continued with us. The unsettled state of society at the beginning of the war, and the sentiment against the ministry taking a decided stand for the country seemed to make it necessary for a change.  Since then, our stay has been but a few years in a place. We have known what it is to be poor and dependent, but we have never lacked friends. With whatever church we have labored we have received many tokens of love, both from the church and society. After a few changeful years, we went back to the people where we commenced our ministry, in the fall of '73 we moved into a new parsonage, where we hoped to enjoy rest and comfort, but to this we were disappointed.  Mrs. Ruddock took a severe cold.  From that time there has seemed to be a gradual undermining of her health.  Physicians advised us to try the western climate. And here let me record my thanks to Dr. Ensign, who without remuneration stood faithfully by us in time of need.

We bade our people and friends good-bye and hurried to the west. The church at Dartford, Wis. gave us a warm welcome, we remember with thankfulness the pains they took to settle us and the interest they felt for Mrs. Ruddock's recovery, but here we were again disappointed. We had settled too near the lake and the winds were too damp and chill.  We moved again to a dry and sandy part of Waushara County, Wis. but received not the blessing we were most anxiously seeking.  Again, we turned to the west and hoped yet to baffle disease and journey along the pathway of life together, but too late, climate, skill or anxiety could not stay the insidious march of disease.

Far away from home in the midst of strangers, she has closed a life devoted to her family and consecrated to God.  To those who ministered to her in her last sickness, and to all who have assisted us in these years of trial, both in the church and out, we received in this day of sorrow, our thanks. She needs no more the ministrations of our love. We bespeak for ourselves the prayers of the church and the sympathy of our fellow men. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful mother."

News Item

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  A very pleasant surprise was given on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at the Reese Homestead by the daughters of Otto Reese to celebrate his seventy-eighth birthday.  Among the number present were his two sisters, Mrs. John Youngs and Mrs. Warner Calkins of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], his daughters and their families and Mr. Omer Calkins.  The table to which the guests were invited groaned under the weight of numerous luxuries which reminded one of holidays.  Mr. Reese, seated between his sisters over whose heads more than seven decades have passed, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, presented a happy group.  News

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 28, 1878

Marriage

In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. G.B. Foster, Mr. William E. Atkyns of Otselic, to Miss M. A. Shaw of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

Mrs. Christian of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] quite an aged lady died on the 6th inst.

News Item

An Afflicted Family

 A North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] correspondent of the Binghamton Republican says:

In May 1871, three children of Melvin and Emily Macomber in North Fenton, New York, died of scarlet fever within one week.  On the 7th instant Willie [Macomber] their youngest child was prostrated with diphtheria in its most malignant form and then it spread through the family.  On the night of the 12th instant Ora A. [Macomber] died, aged 11 years.  On the night of the 15th Jennie C. [Macomber] died aged 14 years and on the 17th, Willie H. [Macomber] died aged seven years.  The last two were buried on the 18th in one grave.  One thing that made the affliction all the more severe was that Mr. Macomber was on the road selling goods for a Binghamton firm, and knew nothing of the sickness in his family, and they not knowing just where he was, could not get any word to him, either by mail or telegram for five days.  But he came home just in time to see his beautiful daughter, Ora, die.  And then Mrs. Macomber was prostrated by sickness and has not been able to be up any since, consequently there was no regular funeral service held.  But a funeral sermon is to be preached on the death of these children in the North Fenton Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday the 24th last.

The neighbors and relatives were untiring in their efforts to assist this afflicted family by day and night, for which  Mr. and Mrs. Macomber are very thankful.  These children were beautiful and lovely in life and they will be missed, not only by their parents at home, but in the Sunday school, school and neighborhood.  Mr. and Mrs. Macomber have one daughter left, a young lady, who lives with her grandfather, Dea. Wm. Gillmore, who resides about three miles east of the village of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].  In this bereavement they have the sympathy and prayers of all the good people of this place.

Vital Records, Otsego County, New York (1870)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 2, 1870

Deaths

In Hammonton, N.J., Feb. 15th, Henry S. [Seely] aged 8 years, 2 months and 23 days, youngest son of Horatio S. and Charlotte Seely. 

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 1`2th, Sarah [Davis] daughter of Joseph Davis, aged 16 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 17th, Mrs. Louisa Bliss in the 61sty year of her age.

Dr. George W. Roberts died suddenly Feb. 10th, while at the bedside of a suffering patient.  Dr. Roberts was an old resident of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] and had practiced in his profession for a number of years.  He was much esteemed and respected in the community, as a kind-hearted physician, an upright man, and a Christian.  His age was 59 years.  Telegraph

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 9, 1870

Deaths

A short time since Franklin E. Hovey of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], while riding with two gentlemen through the streets of Richmond, Va., was shot by a drunken soldier.  he lingered for nearly five days, during which time his father arrived and was with him in his last hours.  Mr. Hovey was an estimable young man.  His remains were brought home for interment.  He was 18 years of age.

Rev. A.V.H. Powell died at Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 26th, aged 60 years.  In 1858, Mr. Powell took charge of the Presbyterian Church in Unadilla and about two years since was stricken down by paralysis and became a helpless and suffering invalid till released by death.  His work is done, and he has gone to share the reward of a good and faithful servant.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 16, 1870

Marriages

At the house of Caleb Harrington, New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 10th, by Rev. John Pilkinton, Garrison T. Briggs of New Lisbon to Miss Jane C. Eldred of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At the M.E. Parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] February 23d by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Josiah A. Perry of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Shepherd of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Wm. H. Moffet of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Louisa H. Cooley of Oxford.

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Omenzo Benedict of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Orelia E. Myers of Oxford.

Divorces

Gloud W. Kerkland agt. Emma M. Kerkland

Harriet J. Eldred agt. Asel M. Eldred

Polly Edwards agt. Nelson M. Edwards

A divorce has been granted in each of the above cases and Judgment entered dissolving the marriage contract.  G.A. Bowne, Att'y for Plaintiffs.

Deaths

Monday morning, Eleven o'clock March 7, 1870, George H. Brownell of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] aged 27 yrs and 7 mos.  He was a good man, lived a Christian life, and died as he lived.  He leaves a young widow and two young children.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 10th, Cordelia E. [Sergeant] wife of A.D. Sergeant.  For three years she had been a great sufferer, but no murmur of complaint ever escaped her lips.  Her calm trust in her God and Savior gave her cheerfulness and strength that made life a blessing to her and those around her, while it robbed death of all terror and she hailed it as an angel of light come to bear her up to blessedness immortal, where, as a ministering angel, she still watches over the loved ones left behind and waits to greet them where there shall be no more death.  A large concourse of people gave evidence of their respect for the departed, and sympathy for the bereaved by attending the funeral at the Baptist church at So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] where they gave most respectful attention to a sermon by the undersigned.  May God give abundantly of his grace to the sorrowing and to all others.  O.K. Crosby.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th, John Low aged 24 years.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death.  May they find in their Heavenly Father more than husband and earthly father.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 3d, at the residence of his daughter, Rev. E.C. Schultz in the 84th year of his age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 23, 1870

Death

Judge James Campbell died in Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], 24th ult. aged 98 years.

News Item

The Oldest Woman in Butternuts:  The ninetieth birthday of Thirza C. Bishop (or Grandma Bishop as she is called) came off on Tuesday March 1st, 1870.  She was born in Fairfield County, Ct., February 29th, 1780.  That being leap year, her actual birthday comes only once in four years. She came to this town when there was but one or two frame houses in the village of Butternuts. The ladies of our village, about forty in number, visited her with a surprise party on her ninetieth birthday carrying her many nice presents; also carrying refreshments for a social tea party, and all present greatly enjoyed the visit with Grandma Bishop.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, March 30, 1870

Marriage

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 17th, by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Jay H. Harris to Miss Myra E. Bixby of Oneonta.

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] March 7 of consumption, Carrie Zullye aged 18 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 22, Silas Rood aged 82(?) years, 2 months and 24 days.

At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Frank Shepherd in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] March 17th, Mrs. S. Camp, aged 78 years.

Died in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], March 16th, of heart disease, Francis Durow, aged 82 years and seven months.  The deceased was born in Hulland Ward, England.  In 1829 he came to this country and settled in Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].  In 1840, with his family he removed to New Lisbon, where he resided until his death.  His last illness was one of severe pain and suffering, but he bore it with meekness and Christian fortitude.  He died trusting in Jesus.  His funeral was attended on the 18th, in the Baptist Church at New Lisbon Center by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Died in Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] of old age, March 16th, Mrs. Chloe Rockwell aged 84 years. She was the widow of Dea. Elisha Rockwell for many years a much beloved Deacon of the Baptist Church at New Lisbon.  She was a sister of the late Rev. Seth Gregory and was one of the choicest members of the above church and for many years was truly a handmaid of the lord.  Her funeral was attended in the Baptist church at New Lisbon Center on Lord's day, the 20th inst.  "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."

News Item

On Monday, the 14th inst., myself and family were from hone, and upon returning about 8 o'clock, P.M. to our very great surprise (not to say alarm) we found our parsonage home in possession of self-invited guests to the number of some over one hundred, who seemed very happy and quite contented. Regarding, I suppose, their numbers they felt secure from any attack from without.  However they gave us the privilege of crowding our way in which we were anxious to do, in our great anxiety to know what this all meant. The many smiling faces and pleasant greetings soon quieted all the fears we might have entertained as to the intentions of this company of old and young, in thus unceremoniously taking possession of our home and we soon found ourselves enjoying the hour socially to the fullest extent of our ability.  

The day was the tenth anniversary of our married life and how much we were surprised you may guess, when called out, and accompanied with a neat and appropriate speech by L.S. Feek, Esq., we were presented with gifts (not all tin however) to the amount of about $65, embracing nearly $20 in silver ware and about $30 in "greenbacks," enclosed in a neat tin box.  A full supply of eatables had been provided of which all partook and about 11 o'clock P.M., These agreeable intruders began to disperse and about 12 we were left in quiet possession of our home again and with many, many, sweet lines traced on memory's fairest page, which shall grow brighter and dearer as life's itinerant road we onward tread.  Soon the day of parting with this dear people will come. Almost three years have flown since we found a home in this place and began our labors with this people.  How quickly gone. Thus, the years of life are hastening on, bearing us in their unceasing march to the grave, the judgment, eternity.

Many thanks are due these kind brethren and sisters, these dear fiends one and all, for their sympathy and co-operation in the years past with their pastor and now especially for this most agreeable surprise.  May the Lord bless and prosper them in all that's right, good and pure.  And they, with us, be privileged to share the joys of the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] S. Moore

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Otsego (1849) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 7, 1830

Marriages

In Hudson [Columbia Co. NY], on Thursday morning the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Stebbins, Mr. John Ray Downs, merchant of Havana, Tioga County [NY] to Miss Jane C. Butler.

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. McAuley, Mr. John Peters of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Jane Blakley, daughter of Mr. William Blakley of the former place.

In Millordville, Otsego County [NY] on the 20th ult. by E.R. Ford, Esq. Me. Boyle V.B. Baldwin of Stamford, Delaware Co. [NY] to Miss Margaret Wolf of the former place.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 30th ult by Elder Tucker of Deposit, Mr. Solomon Wheat of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Ruth M. [Griswold] daughter of Elder Simeon Griswold of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 4, 1830

Marriage

At Northeast, Dutchess County [NY] on the 15th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Birtch, Mr. Ammi Phillips of Rhinebeck [Dutchess Co. NY] to Miss Jane Ann Caulkins of the former place.

Deaths

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. James H. Ferguson in the 24th year of his age.

Death by Lightning:  On the evening of Sunday the 25th ult. John L. Ten Eick was found dead in a field near his house in Davenport in this county [Delaware Co. NY].  Circumstances leave no doubt but the deceased came to his death by lightning.  The facts as we have heard them are briefly these:  Late in the afternoon of that day, Mr. Ten Eick took his bridle in his hand and went into the field for the purpose of bringing a horse from the pasture.  A heavy thunder shower occurred during his absence, and he not returning, his friends went in pursuit and found him as above stated, lying on his face, under a tree evidently shattered by lightning a few minutes before. The electric fluid had passed down the tree through the hat of Mt. T. leaving a small hole in the corner of the hat, and down his body to the ground, tearing the sole of one of his shoes in its passage.  No external mark of violence was discoverable on his body.  Mr. Ten Eick had been at different times supervisor of the town in which he resided and was highly respected and esteemed by his acquaintance.  His sudden death in a source of sincere regret to his fellow citizens.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 11, 1830

Death

At Middletown [Orange Co. NY], on the 24th ult. Mr. William Cockburn Dickson of said town, in the 29th year of his age.

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At Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday the 26th ult. Mrs. Mary [Halsey] wife of Dr. Gaius Halsey, aged 35 years.

Few have departed the present life more sincerely lamented than the subject of this notice. Mrs. H. was endowed with a mind of more than ordinary powers which had been highly improved by reading and reflection.  Her mild and amiable disposition and engaging manner conciliated to an extraordinary extent the esteem of all who knew her.  In the various relations of life, as a wife, a mother, a neighbor and friend, she afforded abundant evidence of her affection and disinterestedness and exhibited to an eminent degree all those virtues which adorn the female character.  During her short but severe illness, she manifested the greatest resignation and composure and even reproved the friends who attended her when they yielded to overpowering grief.

Notwithstanding the business of the season and the simultaneous occurrence of an ordination in the neighborhood, her remains were accompanied to the place of interment by a funeral assembly perhaps unparalleled in this part of the country for numbers and respectability.  The Rev. William McAuley preached a serman from Ecclesiastes, 8th chap, 8th verse, in which he ably portrayed the character of the deceased and the inefficacy of her vigorous medical exertions which were made in her behalf.  Also, the brevity and uncertainty of life, leaving the audience deeply impressed with the vanity and transitory nature of all earthly enjoyments.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, December 1, 1849

Marriage

In Christ Church in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. S.H. Batin, Mr. Ivory Chamberlain to Miss Mary D. [Ingalls] daughter of S.M. Ingalls, Esq. both of Cooperstown.

Death

At Pike Mills, Potter Co. Pa. on the 8th of October last, Joseph W. Sherman Esq. formerly of Worcester, Otsego County [NY] aged 33 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, December 22, 1849

Death of Judge Morehouse

The Hon. Eben B. Morehouse one of the justices of the Supreme Court of this State [NY] died at his residence near this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday last between 1 and 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

He had been engaged in holding a Circuit Court in this place from the 3d to Thursday the 13th instant, and had discharged his arduous, official duties with his usual ability and to all appearance, in full possession of his usual health.  On the next Saturday night about 11 o'clock he was violently attacked with a fit of apoplexy which instantly and entirely prostrated him, and he remained insensible till his death as above stated.  He was buried on Wednesday, surrounded by every manifestation of respect for his memory and the universal and deep regret with which this community part forever with one of its oldest and most prominent members, endeared to all by long association and his many and rare accomplishments and virtues.

We are not familiar with the early history of Judge Morehouse but believe that he has resided in this place for about 35 years.  He has repeatedly been placed in highly important and responsible public stations, the duties of which he has discharged with great ability and in a highly satisfactory manner.

In his profession he was an able and successful advocate, a correct and prudent practitioner, and a sound, discriminating, reliable and honest legal counsellor.  His superior mental powers aided by great experience and rare legal attainments eminently fitted him for usefulness in the discharge of his official duties as a Justice of the Supreme Court and the ability, promptness and courtesy which have characterized his administration of the duties of that office are conceded by all who have met him in that sphere.

He had a great taste for literary pursuits and general reading, and his mind was richly stored with every variety of useful knowledge and the literature of his language.  His highly cultivated mind, united with his natural generosity, his truly Christian kindness and courtesy, his candor, sincerity and uprightness, his rare conversational powers and his cordial and unassuming address, won for him the love and respect of all classes of our citizens, and rendered him truly an ornament to the social circle and an invaluable member of the community in which he lived.

In thus announcing to the public the decease of Judge Morehouse, we are sensible that we but feebly express the gloom and sorrow which pervades this community and indeed the entire circle of his acquaintance when we say that by all, without distinction or exception, his sudden and unexpected death is deeply deplored.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, December 29, 1849

Marriage

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th instant, by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Jacob J. Quackenbush of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Emily C. Dingman of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 8, 1872

Marriages

JACOBS - WALTERS:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] July 15, by the Rev. G.G. Perrine, Mr. Samuel Jacobs of New York and Miss Annie M. Walters of Oneida Castle.

ROOT - MORRIS:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], May 30, by Rev. J. Henry Enders, Mr. Menzo D. Root and Miss Mary Morris all of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

DODD - BRIGHAM:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], July 25, by Rev. G.W. Barnes, Marius D. Dodd of St. Louis, and Miss Hattie S. Brigham of the former place.

Deaths

EATON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 3, Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Eaton, late President of Madison University, aged 68 years and 1 month.

Rev. Geo. W. Eaton, D.D. L.L.D., formerly President of Madison University died on Saturday last, at his residence in Hamilton.  He was born in Pennsylvania, July 1804, but his family removed to Ohio the next year.  At the age of eighteen he entered the Ohio University, where he remained two years.  Afterwards he entered Union college, Schenectady, where he completed his course in 1829.  Since that time he has followed the profession of teaching, being at one time Professor of ancient languages in Georgetown college, Kentucky.  In 1833 he came to Hamilton and assumed the Professorship of mathematics and natural philosophy at the Literary and Theological Institute, which since became Madison University.  Mr. Eaton was elected President of the University in 1856 and in 1861 President of Theological Seminary.  He resigned the former in 1868 and the office the latter about one-year since on account of ill health.  Last winter he suffered from a severe and dangerous illness, from which he finally, in part, recovered, much to the joy of his large circle of friends.  Although he at times rallied, the disease had fastened upon him and he passed quietly and peacefully from earth on Saturday, August 3d, surrounded by friends.

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THOMPSON:  In Oneida Castle [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of Mrs. John W. Eddy, Mary Eddy, only daughter of A. Brewer and Libby M. Thompson, aged 1 year and 9 months.

SHAW:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 26, Vermina Shaw widow of the late Wm. Shaw, of Eaton, aged 81 years.

SHELDON:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] July 21, Chas. O. Sheldon of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], aged 2 6 years.

STUART:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 1, Hugh Stuart aged 69 years.

DORN:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 2, Mrs. Lydia Dorn aged 68 years.

BLAIR:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] July 27, Isaac Blair aged 33 years.

WARD:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], July 29, Mattie B. [Ward] daughter of Uriah H. Ward, aged 10 years and 11 months.

PARKER:  In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY] at the residence of his son-in-law, Daniel Forward, June 28, of heart disease, Leonard C. Parker formerly of Bouckville [Madison Co. NY], a pensioner of 1812, aged 81 years, 9 months and 29 days.

COWEN:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] July 15, Mrs. Arvilla Cowen, daughter of Josiah B. and Hester A. Green, of Brookfield, aged 19 years.  Mrs. Cowen was converted in December 1869, with her three sisters at a quarterly meeting held by J.F. Crawford, George B. Fairhead, pastor.  All immediately joined the M.E. Church at Brookfield.  From early years Arvilla was the same happy, hoping, trusting girl, never making any trouble. Cheerful, composed and even balanced in spirit under all circumstances, a sunbeam for all occasions.  Thirteen months ago, Rev. H.R. Northrup joined her in marriage to John Cowen, upon whom she bestowed her wealth of love. Though life was too short for the exhibition of the maturer fruits of grace to other than her near friends, they realize that her influence was positive directly drawing towards Christ. We have no doubt she is at home with God, a light on the other shore that will never grow dim. She met death with perfect composure, repeatedly assuring her friends that it was well with her.

PAGE:  We are sorry to state that Mrs. Lewis Page died Saturday morning of severe summer complaint.  She leaves a child about one week old to be cared for my the surviving parent.  There are quite a number sick in our place with the same complaint.  [Perryville, Madison Co. NY]

WALTER:  The sudden death of David Walter took our community by surprise and cast a gloom over his circle of old friends and acquaintances.  He was about the store attending to business on Thursday of last week but complained in the afternoon of that day of feeling ill.  He from that time continued to grow worse, apparently attacked by a fever, which seemed to center in his head, assuming something the form of brain fever. A few hours previous to his death, which occurred on Monday morning, his body became partially paralyzed in which state he remained until the last. The funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Stone St., in this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday afternoon.  Mr. Walter was in the 42d year of his age, had been a resident of Oneida about five years, and leaves a wife and two children to grieve his loss and feel the want of his protecting hand.

BREMIS:  A sad accident occurred on the Central RR, about one mile west of Chittenango Station [Madison Co. NY] on Friday forenoon of last week, by which Homer Bremis was instantly killed and his wife severely injured. They undertook to drive across the track just after an emigrant train had passed and did not see the Buffalo express which was coming east at the same time, and engine 148 struck the buggy.  We hear that the lady is still living with prospects of recovery.

FLINT:  On Wednesday morning of last week, Deacon Phillip Flint of Fayetteville [Onondaga Co. NY], finished a long and useful life, his death resulting from an accident which happened last Wednesday morning, the particulars of which we learned as follows:  While engaged in trimming and grafting some trees in the apple orchard on the Gardner farm, about two miles east of Fayetteville, he fell from a tree to the ground, a distance of about ten feet, striking on his shoulders, paralyzing his whole body, in which condition he remained until relieved by death, as cited above.  His age was 73 years.

News Item

Perryville, Madison Co. NY:  There has been a splendid monument to mark the place where the late Stephen Ray was laid, set the past week.  It is a grand thing in appearance, fully equal, if not superior, to any in this cemetery, costing twelve hundred dollars.  Erected by Dr. Geo. Munger, whose name is engraved upon one side of the square of the base.

Ray Monument, Perryville Cemetery, Madison Co. NY

Stephen P. Ray / Born / At Stonington, Conn. / Sept. 9, 1809 / Died Apr. 2, 1871

Lydia Cook / Wife of / Stephen P. Ray / Born at Smithfield NY / July 2, 1809 / Died May 12, 1898

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Vital Records, Madison (1814) & Broome (1848) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 5, 1814

Elopement

Whereas my wife Chloe [King] has eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, and behaved in an unbecoming manner, all persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Robert T. King, Nelson [Madison Co. NY, Dec. 29, 1813.

I do hereby certify that I have unjustly broken the marriage covenant with Robert T. King, my husband, and falsely accused him of being with other women, without any cause or just provocation which has caused much difficulty.  Chloe King.  Nelson [Madison Co. NY], December 24, 1813.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 12, 1812

Marriages

At Lenox [Madison Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by the Rev. M. Olds, Doct. Jonas Fay of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Electa Allen of the former place.

At New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY] on Sunday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Snowdon, Mr. James Beth...g of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Clarina Butler of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Saturday last, Mr. V. -?- Remsen, aged 20.

On Monday last, Mrs. Anger in the 69th year of her age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 23, 1814

Notice

Ran away from the subscriber on Sunday last, an indented boy, thirteen years old by the name of Freind Murdock.  All persons are hereby forbid trusting or harboring said boy on penalty of the law.  Luther Burnell, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], February 13th, 1814.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 2, 1814

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on the 16th ult. Mr. Jacob Butin, aged 22 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 16, 1814

Notice

One Cent Reward:  Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the 2d inst.  Samuel Stanley, an apprentice to the Tanning, Currying and shoemaking business, between nineteen and twenty years of age, common stature, light complexion, appears honest and innocent whilst deceit and wickedness lurks within his heart.  All persons are forbid harboring, trusting or employing said runaway on penalty of the law.  Whoever will apprehend said runaway shall receive the above reward but no charges.  Thomas J. Lewis Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], March 3d, 1814.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 10, 1848

Marriage

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Solon S. Blatchley and Miss Hannah Ann Phillips all of the above place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday night, 3d inst. Alice [Main] relict of Andrew Main, Esq. in the 92d year of her age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 17, 1848

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Torry, Mr. Charles Platt of Owego and Miss Nancy H. [Ely] daughter of Col. Oliver Ely, of this place.

On the 11th inst. by Edward J. Boyd, Ezra Gray and Louisa Rittenbergh all of Chenango [Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, May 31, 1848

Marriage

In Aurora, Ohio on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Phelps, Maj. Levi M. Rexford of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Lucia M. Ross of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 7, 1848

Marriage

In Elmira [Chemung Co. NY] on the morning of the 25th ult. by the Rev. P.H. Fowler, Mr. Theodore L. Minier of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah T. [Maxwell] daughter of Hector T. Maxwell of Elmira.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mary Virginia [Jackson] daughter of Dr. Thomas Jackson, aged one year and eleven months.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 11th ult. Miss Polly Jewell, daughter of John Jewell, aged 25 years.

A young man by the name of Wright Dunlap was drowned on Friday last, whilst bathing in the canal near North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].  His remains were brought to this place [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and an inquest held before Coroner Brainard on Monday.  He was a boatman, aged about 22 years, and his parents, we learn, reside in Montgomery county [NY].  The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts.

On Friday last, Mr. Isaac Ralyea of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] while washing sheep in the Susquehanna River, opposite this village, was taken suddenly ill and helped from the water by persons in the vicinity.  Medical assistance was immediately called but he lived only three or four hours.  His death was probably caused by apoplexy.

On the same day two Irishmen, laborers on the New York and Erie railroad bridge, near Lanesboro [PA], were drowned in the Susquehanna River.  A party of 7 or 8 were out fishing when the boat capsized, all escaping but these two. Their names we did not learn.

On Saturday, the stagecoach from this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] for Utica [Oneida Co. NY] with ten passengers, broke through the Geneganselet Bridge.  One entire section of the bridge, with the coach, passengers and wheel horses went down, a distance of some 15 feet; yet strange to say, no one was killed or dangerously injured.  Several of the passengers were more or less bruised and the driver considerably hurt.  The Coach was very much shattered and the horses materially injured.  As the bridge was a weak, rickety affair, we presume Mr. Bates, the stage proprietor, will have his loss made good by the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 14, 1848

Death

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] on the 3d inst. of consumption, Mary C. Rogers aged 25 years, daughter of R. and L. Rogers, recently from Westfield, Mass.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 21, 1848

Marriage

At Athens, Pa., on Tuesday evening the 13th inst. by Rev. Dr. Andrews of Binghamton, Mr. Morgan S. Lewis of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Charlotte [Ellsworth] daughter of L.S Ellsworth, Esq. of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 18th inst. Mr. Moses Meacham aged 58 years.

At Castle Creek [Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. of dropsy in the chest, Mr. Samuel Mills, aged 6 2 years.

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mr. Oliver Crocker, father of Hon. O.C. Crocker, aged 87 years.

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Martha [Seymour] widow of the late Daniel Seymour, in the 62d year of her age.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, June 28, 1848

Marriage

In Christ's Church on Thursday the 23d inst. by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Hobart Eldredge and Miss Charlotte B. [Tompkins] youngest daughter of the late Isaac Tompkins, Esq. all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Death

At New Milford, Connecticut, on the 24th inst., Mrs. Mary Ann Boardman, relict of the late Hon. Elijah Boardman of that place and sister of Mason Whiting, Esq. of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], aged 81 years.