Vital Records, Broome (1857) & Otsego (1870) Counties, NY

 Union News, Union, NY, July 9, 1857

Marriages

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday July 4th, 1857, by Rev. J.F. Wilbur, Mr. Abraham P. Brimmer to Miss Lucinda Chidester all of Vestal Broome Co. N.Y.

At the Major House, in Union [Broome Co. NY] July 4th, 1857, by John K. Edwards, Esq. Mr. Henry Cuthier to Miss Martha Bailey, both of Newark, Tioga Co. N.Y.

Death

On Saturday July 4th, Mordecai Corsaw of the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] was run over by engine No. 212 attached to the freight train No. 1 and killed.  The deceased was lying on the track drunk, and his brother was nearby him off the track.  The engineer and conductor used every effort to save him but without effect and no blame is attached to them. The body was taken to Union and Mr. John Congdon, the coroner, sent for, who proceeded to hold an inquest.  The jury, consisting of J. Woughton, Foreman, Geo. Bradley, John Boughton, Wm. H. Mace, D.C. Norton, P.T.B. Emmons and David Mersereau, found a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  Binghamton Republican.

Mr. Corsaw and his brother took the freight train in the forenoon of the 4th for Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] and was put off the train by the conductor for not paying their fare. The conductor, knowing their situation, should have seen that they were left entirely clear of the track.  His age was about 33 years.

Union News, Union, NY July 16, 1857

Marriages

On the 11th instant, at the parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY] by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. Orrin Carney, Jr. of Maine [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary V. Slack of Nanticoke [Broome Co. NY].

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] July 1st by Rev. P. Rockwood, Mr. Orrin Atwater of Barker [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Polly Cole of Chenango.

Union News, Union, NY July 30, 1857

Marriages

On the 28th instant, at the Parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY], by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. Ransom Wells to Miss Mary M. Reckhow both of this village.  We received with the above notice a fine, handsome present, and in return we wish the happy couple all the joy and prosperity this world affords and more too.  "That's so."

Death 

In Glen Aubury, Broome Co. NY. on Wednesday evening July 22d, after a short illness, Mr. George W. Smith aged about 44 years.

Mr. Smith was an old resident of Glen Aubury (a name given the place by his deceased wife) having settled there about the year 1860.  He built an extensive tannery in that place and employed a large number of hands and was the means of building up the place. He has recently erected a beautiful residence in a new style, the equal of which is not to be found in the county.  It is feared that his place in that village cannot be satisfactorily filled in a business capacity, as he was almost the only businessman there.  His loss will be severely felt in the village and vicinity, as also in the whole county, where he was well known.  

"Thou are gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee; / Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb. / The Savior has passed through its portals before thee, / And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom"

Morris Chronical, Morris, NY, June 1, 1870

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, May 30, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Peter George to Miss Rosetta E Allen, both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co.  NY] May 18th, by Rev. R.W. Peebles, Dwight B. Hunt to Miss Mry M. Williams all of Otego.

Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th, by Rev. McK Shaw, Reuben W. Phillips of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and Mrs. Ruth C. Winsor of Butternuts [Otsego co. NY].

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At the residence of Jacob K. Lull, Esq. in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] May 30th, by Rev. Joel Davis of West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Hiram E. Kennie to Miss Julia Anna P. Lull both of Morris.

On Monday morning last, Hiram E. Kennie took until himself Miss Julia Anna P. Lull and has gone on a wedding tour.  They have the best wishes of a host of friends.  Hiram's coat of arms in the square and compass

Deaths

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 19th, Mary M. Hunt wife of Dwight B. Hunt and daughter of W.S. and Phoebe Williams, aged 18 years 10 months and 6 days.

In Laurens {Otsego Co. NY] May 12th, of consumption, Henry C. [Wood] youngest son of Walter and Minervia Wood, in the 24th year of his age.

In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 4th, Isabella Hume widow of John Hume deceased, aged 88 years 5 months and 26 days.

Rev. Henry Peck one of the pioneers of Chenango [Broome Co. NY] and a minister of the gospel for more than half a century died May 17 at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].

Sudden Deaths - Strange Presentment:  Mrs. Joseph Barnes of Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] died quite suddenly on Friday, May 20th.  This news was heard by James Cyphers, who at once said "My turn will come next."  This was at night and although he had been apparently well, and had done a hard day's work, he died at 4 o'clock the next morning.  The funeral services of both persons were held in the Baptist church at Schenevus on Sunday May 22d, Valley News

Czar N. Starr was found dead in bed at his residence at Maple Grove in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Monday morning last.  He was 70 years of age.

Vital Records, Otsego (1837 & 1850)

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 11, 1837 

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Willard Stearns to Miss Lucinda Goonrod all of this town.  We acknowledge the receipt of a bottle of wine, and in return wish the couple prosperity and happiness through life.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] the 6th inst. Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott wife of Mr. Edward Prescott, aged 54 years.

We learn that Mr. Niles a resident of Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY] while unharnessing his horses at Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday last, received a kick from one of them which caused his death on Monday following.  He was then on his way home from Albany.  Mr. Niles is said to have been a very respectable worthy citizen and has left a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

On Saturday night the 31st ult. between 5 and 7 o'clock, as Adam Scot, Sen was returning from the mill, his horses became unmanageable and ran the sleigh over the side of the bridge, by which he was precipitated into the river and was soon by the rapid current carried under the ice.  There was an immediate turn out of a sympathizing neighborhood, who with the aid of lanterns and axes succeeded in finding his mortal remains in less than three hours.  He was a kind and obliging neighbor and held in general esteem.  Delaware Gaz.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 25, 1837

Marriages

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] last evening, by the Rev. Mr. Ambler, Mr. Frederick McCollum to Miss Ordelia [Merritt] daughter of Mr. Joseph Merritt, all of this village.  Just as our paper was going to press, in popped a little lad with a basket of choice cake and a bottle of the juice of the grape.  This couple will please accept our thanks for the generous portion of cake and wine and our best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.  We would say to all young men "go thou and do likewise."

At Newark, Wayne Co. [NY] on the 10th inst. Mr. Cyrus T. Gould to Miss Eveline Wolphrum both of that place.

In Carlisle, Schoharie Co. NY on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Benjamin Bassler, Mr. John J. Brown to Miss Katharine [Osterhout] daughter of Mr. Abraham Osterhout, all of that place.

Death

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th inst. at the residence of his brother-in-law, Alanson Pierson, William Fitch late of Auburn, Cayuga Co. [NY] aged 27 years.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] last night, Captain Ishi Parmelee, aged 64 years.

 Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 9, 1850

Marriages

In Garratsville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d ult. by the Rev. E. Cope, Mr. Andrew J . Babbitt of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss M. Varre of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In Westville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Timothy Wightman to Miss Urana Palmer.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th ult by the E.L. North Mr. Thomas C. Van Horn to Miss Mary Theressa Johnson both of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Addison, Steuben County [NY] on the 23d ult. Emma Jane [Pier] daughter of Edwin and Jane Pier, aged about 2 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th ult. Mrs. Amy [Murphey] wife of Samuel T. Murphey aged 43 years.

Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 9, 1850

Marriage

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult. by Rev. A. Knapp.  Mr. Elihu Wright of Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive Bolton of the former place.

Death

At the residence of his son in Edmeston [Otsego Col. NY] on the 22ds ult. William C. Briggs aged 64 years.

Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 16, 1850

Marriage

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by Elder J. Cooke Mr. John H. Rider of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Olive Brown of Portlandville.

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. Cha's Eugene [Peck] son of Charles and Mary Peck, aged 2 months.

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th instant, Mary M. [Peck] wife of Charles R. Peck, aged 24 years.

At Cayahoga Falls (Ohio) on the 17th ult of consumption, Miss Mary E. Holt aged 35 years, formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Otsego Times, Cooperstown, NY, March 23, 1850

Marriages

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th of Nov. by the Rev. Geo. G. Pitcher, Ford Tanner, Esq. to Miss lydia Huntley both of Richfield.

In the same place, by the same, Feb. 4, Willis Perkins, Esq. to Miss Mary Malvina Allen both of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY].

In the same place, by the same, on the 7th inst. Charles M. Wilson Esq to Miss Jane Eaton both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At North Franklin, Delaware County [NY] on the 13th inst. by Rev. E. M. Spencer, Mr. John J. Young of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Marilla H. Starr [Mills] daughter of Luther Mills, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th instant, Mr. Speedy Parshall relict of the late Miner Parshall, aged 59 years.

Vital Records, Madison (1814) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 9, 1814

Marriage

At Union Village [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday the 30th ult by Elder J. Wheeler, Mr. Harry Brim to Miss Emila Squiers.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, November 30, 1814

Death

On Saturday the 17th inst. near Sackett's Harbor [Jefferson Co. NY], Ensign M. Prentice of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].  He has left a wife and 7 small children to mourn his irreparable loss.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 7, 1814

Death

Another Revolutionary Patriot Gone!  From the National Intelligencer, Nov. 24:  This day we have a melancholy duty to perform.  Another of the Worthies of the Revolution, the tried patriot and consistent Politician, the second Officer of our Government, the venerable [Elbridge] Gerry [1744-1814] is no more!  Yesterday, between the hours of ten and eleven he breathed his last.

His death was as sudden as it was unexpected.  In apparent health he presided in the Senate during an arduous sitting on the preceding day.  Fifteen minutes before his death, although in his seventieth year, he bade fair to outlive many of those who read these lines. At a few minutes warning the thread of life was out, and his spirit winged its flight to happier realms.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 14, 1814

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr. Joab Gillett to Miss Pamela Townsend all of this town.

Death

In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] on Saturday last, Mr. S. May son of Mr. Rufus May.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 21, 1814

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday last by the Rev. John Brown, Capt. Jacob Ten Eyck to Miss Betsey Burr all of this town.

Deaths

On Sunday the 18th inst. Edwin Isham youngest son of the editor, aged ten months.

On Tuesday the 20th inst. Mrs. Tillotson consort of Mr. Ephraim Tillotson.

This morning, Miss Temperance Coleman aged 20 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, December 28, 1814

Marriage

Three or four years ago, Mr. Esli Squier to Miss Margaret Brim both of Union Village, in this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, January 9, 1879

Marriages

At South Valley [Otsego Co. NY] at the house of the bride's parents on Wednesday evening, Dec. 25th, 1878, by the Rev. A.N. Daniels, Irvin F. Winne and Ella Serbeie all of South Valley.

At the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. F.J. Parry, Joseph Fields of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Deette Lake of Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY].

On New Year's Eve, at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. S.M. Cook, Frank C. Lake and Mary A. Pashley all of Otego, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 31st by Rev. L. Casler, Arthur J. Walrath of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Esther Hoke of Warren [Herkimer Co. NY].

Zadoe Fitch and wife of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] have seen sixty-two years of wedded life together; an experience that is not enjoyed by one couple in a thousand.  An hour after Mr. Fitch made this statement in our office, we had a call from our old friend Silas Hall of Westford [Otsego Co. NY] now in the 82d year of his age who said that he and his wife have also lived together since their marriage in the fall of 1816.

Deaths

At his residence in New York City, January 4th Ira L. Cady aged 62 years, formerly of Newport, Herkimer County [NY].

The death of Charles Courter which occurred at Cobleskill on the 2d inst. removes one of Schoharie county's most active and respected citizens.  Although he was seventy-one years of age, from early life until within a few days of his demise he conducted a prosperous and extensive business which received his close attention.  He was born at Cobleskill and was for forty years the leading merchant and businessman of the place.  He was one of the founders of the First National Bank of Cobleskill and was president of the institution from its organization until his death.  He was one of the projectors of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad and for many years served on its board of directors.  Mr. Courter was a Democrat in politics and in his younger years was active in the party councils.

Mrs. Amelia Mead Hubbard died at the residence of her son, ex-senator John F. Hubbard in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Sunday morning.  She was seventy-two-years of age, the daughter of Gen. Thompson Mead, a pioneer in the Chenango Valley.  She married John F. Hubbard, editor of the Norwich Journal, in 1820.

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Death of Rev. Dr. Beadle:  The following dispatch, dated Philadelphia, Jan. 6, records the death of a native of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] held in high esteem by the older residents of the place to whom he was known:

The Rev. Elias R. Beadle, D.D. died in Philadelphia during the night of Sunday, almost literally with his harness on.  He preached in the morning in his own pulpit in the Second Presbyterian Church at Twenty-first and Walnut Streets and during the service announced that the debt of the church amounting to $75,000 had been provided for, part of the amount paid in, and the remainder guaranteed.  After the service he was congratulated by many of the audience and said that the one thing that he had been laboring for had been accomplished.  He had built up a church to the worship of God and it was free from debt.  He started for his home and had only gone three squares when an icy gust of wind seemed to cut into his heart.  He succeeded in reaching the door of this brother-in-law's house, only a few steps away and Dr. Agnew was called.  He gradually grew worse and expired yesterday morning.  Dr. beadle was about 65 years of age.

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Aaron Brewer who died in this town Monday afternoon at the residence of his son-in-law, William Hackett, was born in Cambridge, Washington Co. [NY] October 23, 1793, and was consequently 95 years of age.   He was our oldest citizen and during a busy life had formed many strong friendships.  In politics Mr. Brewer was a Democrat, voting consistently and conscientiously.  He had no ambition for office and never held any. To the last his mind remained clear and intelligent, and he dropped away as a man worn out.

Vital Records, Broome (1848) & Otsego (1858) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 11, 1848

Marriages

At Christ's Church, in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] at 8 o'clock this morning (Oct. 4) by Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. William Finch merchant of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Emily M. Munsell, daughter of George Munsell, Esq. of this village.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 23d ultimo by the Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Gilbert T. Hasbrook and Miss Sarah L. Winner, both of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Sabbath morning week, by the same, Mr. Samuel E. Cole and Miss Mary Jane Paterson botth of Binghamton.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Butler Underwood to Miss Harriet C. Basset, both of Binghamton.

In Mount Pleasant on the 14th inst. by Rev. R. Cooke, Mr. Samuel B. Coston of Texas and Miss Elizabeth W. Hull of Mount Pleasant.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. John M. Lycan of Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] to Miss Lydia A. Rose of the former place.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Mr. Abram Quaife after an illness of only one week, aged about 54 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 18, 1848

Marriages

In Tomkinsville, Staten Island [NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Mercer, Mr. J.S. Wells of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Barnes of the former place.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] this morning, Oct. 11, by Rev. D. Platt, Mr. Wm. J. Lyttle to Miss Julia m. Jackson.

Death

At Columbus, Ill on the 15th Sept. Henry Pratt formerly of this county [Broome Co. NY], aged 33 years.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 25, 1848

Marriages

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 14th inst. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. Thomas H. Curtis and Miss Jane Jackson.

In Lanesboro, Pa on the 19th inst. by the same, Mr. George W. Smith of Union, NY. [Broome Co] and Miss Almira Edwards of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. A. Eggleston, Mr. William Cresson of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Harriet H. Smith

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 2, 1858

Marriage

In Omro, Wis. May 13th by Rev. L. Rood, Mr. E.G. Whitcomb of Laurens, Otsego Co. N.Y. to Miss Mary F. Larrabee of Omro, Wisconsin.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 9, 1858

Marriage

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] May 27th, by Elder J. Cooke, at the residence of Mr. Winsor, Esq. Mr. Joseph Low of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Minerva L. Winsor of Portlandville.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, June 30, 1858

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of June 27th by Rev. W. G. Queal. Mr. David Coodrich to Miss Matilda Young both of Milford, N.Y.

News Item

At the Chenango County Circuit Court [NY] last week, Albert Anderson was indicted for maliciously poisoning William Brooks of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]; and John C. Mosher and four ladies of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] were indicted for an assault and battery upon Catharine Strain of that place, in May last.  Catharine kept a millinery shop and received the attention of divers married men, whereat their weaker vessels grew indignant, went to her shop and tore the ribbons and other materials in the place into smithereens. They rather strained a point in taking the law into their own hands.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 12, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Nov. 26th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Alminor I. Crane of Sanford [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Frances A. Robinson of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage in Marathon, N.Y. [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 27th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Floyd D. Breed to Miss Evaline Benedict both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 89th, by Rev. H.W. Congdon, John Hughes to Miss Elizabeth [Gibson] daughter of William Gibson, of Smithville.

At Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Mo. Nov. 28th, by Rev. P.B. West, Mr. Frank D. Ressegieu  of Hamilton to Miss Clementine Francisco of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. M. Eliza [Bingham] wife of W.H. Bingham, aged 35 years, 4 months.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 6th, Mr. Luman Olmstead aged 67 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 12th Mr. Henry Hamilton aged 70 years.

In Bainbridge Nov. 29th, Mrs. Louisa S. [Clark] wife of Luman B. Clark, aged 40 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 10th, Mrs. A. Purdy wife of Joseph Purdy, aged 70 years.  Funeral at her late residence on Thursday at 12 o'clock.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 14, 1878

Marriage

RYAN - DWYER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Thursday, Nov. 21, by Rev. A.P. Ludden, Mr. M. Patsy Ryan and Miss Hannah Dwyer Both of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

Cornelius Kennedy whose death we announced last week was one of our most substantial farmers, honest, frank and upright in his dealings, and a generous friend.  He belonged to the class of men of whom we wish there were more such, and when he had well filled his three-score and ten years, he passed away leaving many to regret the benefit of his living example and counsel could not have longer vouchsafed them.

The Chicago Inter Ocean of the 3d inst. gives the following sketch of the funeral of the late Mrs. George A. Meech whose decease we announced last week:  "The funeral of Mrs. Celia Adelaide Meech, wife of Justice George A. Meech, took place yesterday from the family residence, 15 Harmon Court.  From an early hour in the forenoon relatives and friends of the lamented deceased and her bereaved husband commenced to assemble to take a farewell look at the face now cold in death and witness the last sad rites. The remains incased in a handsome casket, almost covered with beautifully designed floral tributes were placed in the front parlor and surrounded by sorrowing relatives.  At 1 o'clock they were taken in charge by the pall bearers, Justices Summerfield and Haines, Senator Robinson, State Treasurer J.C. Smith and Messrs. Ira W. Buell and O.P. Abercrombie and placed in the hearse, and when the many mourners had taken their places in the waiting carriages, the cortege moved slowly to Grace Episcopal Chruch.  The destination reached, the pastor, the Rev. Clinton Locke, met the remains at the entrance to the church and preceded it up the aisle, reading passages of Scripture. The remains being rested, the beautiful service of the Episcopal Chruch was proceeded with.  After the usual anthem, taken from the Psalms had been read by the pastor, with choral responses, Hymn 509, "Having a desire to depart, and be with Christ," was beautifully rendered by the choir. The lesson from Corinthians followed and then hymn 514, "Where I am, there also shall my servant be."  Dr. Locke offered prayer and then announced that the rest of the services would be performed at the grave. The remains were next removed from the church, the pastor leading.  There was scarcely a dry eye in the structure at this point, the congregation of which deceased was a member, appearing at the moment fully to realize that a sister had parted from them, on earth forever. the solemn procession was then reformed, and the remains taken to Rose Hill cemetery and tenderly laid away."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, December 19, 1878

Deaths

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Nearing will be held on Saturday morning at nine o'clock, at the house of Mr. Daniel Bristol.  The body will be taken to Morris [Otsego Co. NY] for interment.

Mr. John Rinehart, a German living in one of the tenement houses on Charles Freiot's farm is sorely afflicted.  He has recently lost two children with fever and now his wife and another child are down with it.  We understand that they are in almost destitute circumstances and are worthy of assistance.  We think if the Mission Bands of our churches would contribute to the relief of such in need it would avail more than to send it to foreign countries where they ought to be able to take care of their own poor.

Vital Records, Oxford, Chenango County, NY (1821 & 1878)

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 14, 1821

Death

In New York on the 29th ult. Mr. Henry C. Southwick, printer, brother of Solomon Southwick, Esq. of Albany [Albany Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, February 21, 1821

Marriage

At New Milford Conn. on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Elliott, Mr. John G. Nobel to Miss Abigail S. Mygatt.

Elopement

Whereas my wife Eunice Cummins has left my bed and board without any just cause of provocation, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account after this date.  Martin Cummins.  German, Chenango Co. [NY], Feb. 15th, 1821.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 7, 1821

Marriage

In Montgomery (Alabama) N.E. Benson Esq. Counseller at Law to Miss Catherine L. Goldthwait of this town Boston Daily Advertiser

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 14, 1821

Marriages

On the 11th inst. by Elder Noyes, Mr. Ira Dodge  of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Almyra Belts of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

At Durham [Greene Co. NY] by the Rev. Seth Williston, Augustus Donnelly Esq. of Homer, Cortland County [NY] to Miss Liza Dudley of the former place.

At Franklin, Delaware County [NY] on the 20th ult. by the Rev Caleb Knight. Daniel Sayre Esq. of Cairo [Greene Co. NY] to Mrs. Willis widow of Dr A. Willis of the former place.

Death

On the 18th ult after a short illness, Mr. James Gilmore aged 75 being one of the early settlers of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], who under all the duties of a long and useful life exemplified the character of a kind father, a faithful friend, a virtuous citizen and a firm Christian Norwich Agriculturalist

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 4, 1878

Marriage

A wedding took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thanksgiving evening.  Dennie Feeley and Miss Anna Cullen were the most interested parties.

Deaths

DeLaVAN:  At Waplesville, Delaware, George E. DeLavan, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 62 years.

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YOUNGS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday evening, Nov. 26th, Rachel J. [Youngs] wife of Richard Youngs, aged 48 years.

Mrs. Youngs was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Fanny Youngs of Windsor, Broome Co. N.Y.  She came to Oxford to reside in 1859 and leaves a large circle of relatives and warmly attached friends to mourn her death.  For many years, consumption has numbered her among its subjects, yet her energetic nature rose superior to the weakness and suffering consequent upon that disease, and until the last two weeks she has attended to every detail of her household and her business.  Making no loud profession of love and affection, she was yet most faithful to all the relations and duties of wife, neighbor and friend.  Never did she wound the heart of the unfortunate or sorrowing or grieve others by unkindness and lack of sympathy.  In all dealings with patrons observant of the small, sweet courtesies of life, she was to those in need most especially kind. She was by parental training and by religious faith a Presbyterian, though from long illness was seldom able to attend public worship.  In those last days and hours of physical torture, she feared that some word seeming like impatient murmuring might escape her lips.  In the hearts of all who knew and loved her, there will be a place consecrated to the memory of her blameless life and she cannot by them be forgotten.

"From the eternal shadow rounding / All oer sun and starlight here, / Voices of our lost ones sounding, / Bid us, be of heart and cheer, / Through the silence down the spaces falling on the inward ear."

"Let us draw their mantles oer us / Which have fallen by the way; / Let us do the work before us, / Cheerily, bravely while we may, / Ere the long night silence cometh and with us it is not day"

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1837 &1878)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 13, 1837

Marriage

In Norwich village [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Jge. M.D. Carr, Esq.  Mr. Lewis H. Bennett of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lydia Ann Spencer of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1837

Deaths

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st inst. Miss Betsey A. Chandler, aged 26.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th instant of the consumption, Miss Betsey Purdy in the 19th year of her age.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 12, 1878

Marriages

DEDRICK - HARRIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 27th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. James R. Dedrick to Miss Belle Harris all of Greene.

CARTER - JONES:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 25th by Rev. N.J. Rawley, Mr. Chauncey C. Carter of Afton to Miss Alice M. Jones of Harpersville [Broome Co. NY].

LORRY - KINSMAN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 20th by Rev. L.D. Zurner, Mr. Lucius Lorry to Miss Addie E. Kinsman, both of Smithville.

FRINK - CUTLER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 28th by Elder H.I. Newitt, assisted by Rev. S.G. Adriance, Mr. Daniel P. Frink of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lois S. Cutler of DeRuyter.

Death

DIMMICK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday, Dec. 5th, of membranous croup, Sarah May [Dimmick] twin daughter of Charles H. and Mary Dimmick, aged 10 months.

SANDERS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 10th, Frankie [Sanders] son of Henry and Emma Sanders, aged 6 months and 16 days.

ISBELL:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 30th Laura [Isbell] wife of Eleazer Isbell, aged 67 years.

WOODWARD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 1st Elmina [Woodward] wife of Darius Woodward, aged 66 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1878:  Mrs. Darius Woodard, a highly esteemed lady of Coventry, died on Monday, the 2d inst.  The funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased on Tuesday.  Rev. Mr. Sawtell of Nineveh, officiating as clergyman.

KENNEDY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 1st Mr. Cornelius Kennedy aged 72 years.

MEECH:  In Chicago Nov. 30th Mrs. Addie  Meech formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

SLAWSON: In New Orleans, July 28ith of yellow fever, Mrs. Margaret Slawson aged 74 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

MEDBURY:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. Abram Medbury living upon Green Street died last Thursday.  Mr. M. was an old and respected citizen of New Berlin and was surrounded by a large number of friends and relatives.  He wasted away gradually with disease and bore it all with much patience and was ready to go into the great life before him.  His funeral occurred yesterday at his residence which was largely attended by friends and neighbors.  May God's blessing rest upon the lonely hearts of our neighbors who have been afflicted by the shadow of death.

News Item

Accident in the Hancock Tunnel [Delaware Co. NY]

Last Saturday afternoon a large rock in the Hancock tunnel of the N.Y. and O. Midland Railroad, which had become loosened by frequent blasts, gave way, crushing beneath it three workmen who were engaged in arching the tunnel.  Walter Allen of Summitville [Sullivan Co. NY], was so badly injured that he died a short time after the accident and Smith Denman of the same village had his leg broken and received several serious cuts and bruises. The third man, whose name we did not learn, escaped with a few bruises.  The Mail train going north was delayed several hours by the accident.  A few weeks ago, a similar accident occurred in this tunnel, but fortunately no one was injured.  When the repairs which are now being made are completed, no further danger from falling rocks will be liable to occur. Allen leaves a wife and two children. The dead and wounded were brought home on a special train furnished by the road.  Middletown Mercury, 6th

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 11, 1878

News Item

A story has been going the rounds that Jerome Sols of Plasterville, not long since held friendly communion with a panther near the roadway in a dense piece of woods along which he was journeying.  The horse was stopped.  The women at sight of the panther, as well as Jerome, became extremely nervous.  The panther's eyes lighted up like balls of fire. At last, the animal's countenance fell, and no sooner had it fallen than our brave, heroic Jerome alighted, taking advantage of the moment, drove him from the scene and although the panther has not been seen since, his fierce yells have been now and then heard in the distant forest which sounds like the cries of a woman in great distress.  Search has been made but nothing has yet been seen that looks anything like a panther, wild cat, screech owl or woman.  G.S.T.

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

Marriage

Lincklaen, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Johnson was married to Jane Coon last week.  The most noticeable feature in the case is their ages.  Henry is 18 and Jane is only 55.

News Item

Nearly three months since we published an account of the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Lucien Mosier of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  He was last seen in Oxford the second day of the town fair, early in September last.  All endeavors to discover his whereabout were unavailing, and he was given up by his parents and friends as dead, many thinking that he had been accidentally drowned. The press of this and adjoining counties widely published the account of his disappearance, but nothing was heard from him until last Saturday, when as we learn from the Times, Mr. Mosier received a telegram from a relative in Marathon, N.Y. that his son was at that place, well and all right. The news afforded great relief to the parents of the young man whose departure without a word of his intentions needs an explanation.

Original Notice:  Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 10, 1878:  Information is wanted of Lucien D. Mosier, son of Warren Mosier of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], who mysteriously disappeared on the last day of the fair, September 19th.  He was last seen in this village in the afternoon of that day and since then nothing has been seen or heard of him, either by his parents or friends in town or by his relatives residing in other towns.  He is twenty-four years of age, rather slim built and wore a black hat and a black suit of cassimere clothes, the pants being ribbed.  Nothing had been noticed in his actions that would lead to the belief that he was not in his right mind, nor had he expressed any desire or determination to leave home.  Any information concerning his whereabouts will be gratefully received by his father, Warren Mosier, whose address is Oxford, N.Y.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, January 17,  1879

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 15 at the residence of the bride by Rev. Y.C. Smith, Lester Ackley and Miss Emma Yager daughter of Delos Yager, all of Oneonta.

In Washington, Jan. 9th(?) Miss Cora Aldrich Chase the accomplished daughter of Col. Wm. H. Chase, formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Mr. S. Benedict. 

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 8 by Rev. T.F. Hall, Frank Chamberlain and Estelle M. Piatt.

At the home of the bride in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 8th, by Rev. Mr. Lee, John Sheldon and Miss Fiera Harris

Also, at the same time and place by the same, George P. Harris of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss -?- Dixon of Morris [Otsego Co. NY]

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice N. Rowe celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage Monday evening. Several ladies and gentlemen from the village were present.

Deaths

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 30 Dinah D. [Blanchard] wife of Joseph Blanchard, aged 83 years.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  Again, the great destroyer of man's happiness has entered our quiet village, making suddenly sad the hearts of two households.  On Friday morning last about 7 o'clock, the announcement was made that Rudolphus A. Potter of this village had just expired.  He had been sick but a few days had taken a severe cold but was not considered dangerously sick until a short time prior to his death.  Congestion set in, seating upon the brain and he sank rapidly until death came to his relief.  Mr. Potter was a genial, kindhearted and respected citizen, one who will be missed in the circle of his acquaintance.  He leaves a wife and two little daughters to mourn his loss.  Mrs. Potter is at the present writing suffering from congestion of the lungs and doubts are entertained of her recovery.  The funeral services of Mr. Potter were held at the Christian church Sunday p.m. at 2 o'clock.  A vast audience of sympathizing friends were present.  W.M. Potter of the Susquehanna House Oneonta was a brother of the deceased and quite a number of Oneonta's citizens were present to sympathize with their townsman in his great bereavement. Sermon on the occasion by Rev. S.M. Cook.

On the morning that Mr. Potter died, the widow of Robert Weeks, while wiping the breakfast dishes at the hotel, where she resided, was taken in a fit and died in a few minutes.  She had lived to a good old age, being nearly 80 years old.  Her funeral services were held at the hotel of Harrington & Norton on Sunday morning. Sermon by Rev. A.J. Cook of the M.E. Church.

Portlandville, Otsego Co. NY:  Joseph H. Barlow an old resident of this village was fatally injured on Saturday last while attempting to put the bit in the mouth of a colt owned by him.  A pole had been fastened in the manger, extending the length of the stall and H.H. Morgan was holding one end of it, thus keeping the colt against the side of the stall.  While Mr. Harlow was putting in the bit, the colt jumped over the pole, throwing down Mr. Barlow, the colt's fore feet being in the manger.  Mr. Barlow's right arm was broken and but for the presence and timely action of Mr. Morgan, he never would have left the stall alive.  He with some assistance walked into the house. He died from the effects of his injuries Sunday night, about twelve o'clock. the deceased was seventy-two years of age.

Rev. Elias R. Beadle, D.D., L.L.D., died at Philadelphia last week.  He was born in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], graduated at Yale College, prepared for the ministry in England and was for a time missionary to Syria.  He was one of the ablest Presbyterian clergymen in this country.

W.W. Phillips proprietor of the East Worcester hotel [Otsego Co. NY] died very suddenly early Sunday morning.  He had not been feeling well for a few days.  On the morning named, he complained of cold extremities and asked his wife to place a warm flat iron at his feet.  She was gone but a few minutes and upon her return, Mr. Phillips was dead.  Mr. P. had been in the hotel but a few weeks and was already much respected.

Nelson O. Wood of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] who "backed" Greenbacker Ed Loomis until the former's property of many thousand dollars was used up, died on the 8th.

James Hardy a veteran of the war of 1812, died in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] aged 95 years.

Albert Tillson, wife and baby, three months old, went on a visit to her parents last week about two miles from home and upon arriving and unwrapping their baby, were horror stricken to find it dead.  The mother was nearly frantic with grief and has the warmest sympathy of all their acquaintances.

Vital Records, Otsego (1870) & Delaware (1830) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 4, 1870

Death

Capt. Benjamin Brown died in Bridgeport [Madison Co. NY], April 23d, aged 86 years.  Capt. Brown resided in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] for some time, also in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]. In the latter place we were quite familiar with him and knew him to be a fine old man, an excellent neighbor and a good citizen. The funeral services were held at Noblesville [Otsego Co. NY] April 26th.  He was the father of Mrs. Nelson Ballard, also of Mrs. M. Gardner.  He lived to a ripe old age, although badly afflicted during many of the last years of his life.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 11, 1870

Deaths

In Meriden, April 28 aged 68 years, Mrs. Harriet M. [Lyon] wife of Humphery Lyon and mother of George W. Lyon. she was formerly of this place [Morris, Otsego Co. NY].

Death of Dewitt C. Bates, Esq.  This gentleman so long and actively identified with the legal profession of this county and with the interests of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] died on Monday 2d inst. after a brief illness, aged about 62 years.  Mr. Bates was a self-made man who commenced the study of law when nearly half his years had been numbered and, in his progress, overcame obstacles and difficulties which might have discouraged one of less determined will and perseverance.  He was a gentleman of marked peculiarities and of many estimable qualities of heart and head, a most devoted and faithful friend, a firm and unyielding opponent.  He was a good lawyer and one of the best advocates before a jury of any legal gentleman in this county.  To the exertions and influence of Mr. Bates, more than perhaps to those of any other man in Cherry Valley, is that village indebted for its railroad.  In all such matters he was public spirited and energetic. Cherry valley, in his death, has lost a man of mark, one of her best and most useful citizens.  Journal

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 18, 1870

Marriage

Horace and Sophia Hookes celebrated with their family and friends their golden wedding in Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] April 11th. They received $200.

Deaths

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] May 16th, Dr. Winslow Whitcomb, aged about 80 years.  Dr. Whitcomb formerly resided in Laurens and Otego [Otsego Co. NY].  He was buried in the old family burying ground on the Otsdawa, last Tuesday afternoon.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] 14th inst., Mrs. Mary Brownell aged 70 years.

Death of Halsey Spencer:  Mr. Spencer died at his residence in the town of Edmeston, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] April 26th, 1870, aged 80 years and 10 days.  He was born A.D. 1790 and in early life made choice of the practice of medicine as a profession.  Besides being esteemed as a successful medical practitioner, he was honored by the suffrages of the people in being called to fill the responsible and honorable position of County Sheriff and afterwards was elected Member of Assembly, which duties he so faithfully discharged as to satisfy the people that their confidence had not been misplaced.  Two months previous to his death he was united in marriage to a very amiable widow lady, with whom he spent his few remaining days very pleasantly and who kindly administered to him in his last hours and closed his eyes in death.  For about 55 years he was an accepted and honored member of the Masonic order, having first become a member of the old Richfield Lodge, afterwards of Farmer's Lodge West Burlington, and during his residence in Cooperstown was made an honorary member of the Chapter Lodge, a relation he sustained up to the time of his death.  His remains were attended to their last resting place by a large delegation of brothers from Farmer's lodge, as also from adjacent lodges, who consigned his body to the grave with Masonic honors.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 25, 1870

Death

Rowland Robinson died at the residence of his son, in Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], on the 4th inst. having attained the advanced age of ninety-six years.  He was buried with Masonic honors.

We learn that on Wednesday evening last, Mrs. Haight sister-in-law to Mrs. Richard Falls, of this town, was struck and killed by lightning at her home in Sindey {Delaware Co. NY].                                                              

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 10, 1830

Marriage

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Orton, Mr. Lewis G. Ensign to Miss Rebecca M. Fortner all of Deposit.

Death

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday evening last, Mrs. Anna Mason wife of Mr. Robert Mason, aged 50 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 17, 1830

Marriages

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wells, Mr. Gordon Beach of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Polly St. John daughter of Cook St. John.

In Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. Mr. Lewis Raymond, Jun. of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Polly Carroll of the former place.

At Hartford, Conn. on Thursday evening, 4th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Spring, Mr. Simeon Goodman Jr. to Miss Maria S. Caswell.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 24, 1830

Marriage

At Middleburgh, Schoharie Co. [NY] on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Garretson, Benoni Spafford Esq. Attorney at Law of Hobart in this county [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Sarah Jane [Swart] daughter of Peter Swart, Jr Esq. of the former place.

Death

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday morning last, of a short but severe illness, Miss Sarah McAuley second daughter of the Rev. Mr. McAuley.  The death of this young lady has been much and justly lamented.  In her character were combined many excellencies of head and heart.  Although the day was rather unfavorable, the funeral was the largest we have seen in the county.

Vital Records, Otsego (1846) & Madison (1872) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, November 4, 1846

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. by Rev. C.H. Harvey, Mr. Augustus C. Davey to Miss Betsey Barrett all of Cherry Valley.

By the same on the 27th ult. Mr. John Sutphen of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Christia Ann Jones daughter of Peter Hawver of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Also, by the same, on the 28th ult. Mr. Joseph Tucker to Miss Hannah Hawver all of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Ames, Mont. Co. N.Y. on the 27th ult. Ann Eliza [Parsons] aged 8 months; also, on the 29th Clarisa Maria [Parsons] aged 3 years, 4 months and 21 days, daughters of Rev. George and Elizabeth D. Parsons, both of whooping cough.  The funeral was attended on the 30th ult, when the bodies were conveyed to the family graveyard in Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] and deposited in one coffin and one grave, there to await the general resurrection.  "Lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death, they were not divided."

At his residence in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 3d inst. Mr. Robert McKellip son of Archibald McKellip, aged 46 years.  Thus, in the prime of life has been taken from us God's noblest work; an honest man.  He has left an affectionate wife, and aged father and a numerous circle of relatives and friends to mourn his early departure.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 2, 1846

Marriage

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], December 2, 1846, by the Rev. C.H. Harvey, Mr. B. Franklin Beadle to Miss Alice M. Hodgkins both of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 9, 1846

Deaths

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Dan Antisdel Esq. Postmaster at Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] aged 41 years.

At the residence of his father in the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Mr. Samuel Van Etten aged 22 years 5 months and 20 days.

At South Valley in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th ult. Lanson Utman aged 18 years 10 months and 11 days.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 16, 1846

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. A. Parmalee, Mr. Hosea Bennet to Miss Grace E. Youngs both of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

 In Warren [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 9th inst. by Rev. J.D. Hicks, Rev. M.B. Newell of Brewster, Mass. to Mrs. Margarette M. Ateins of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 23, 1846

Marriage

At Cherokee Village on Monday, 16th ult., by the Rev. John Page of the Choctaw Nation, Mr. Wm. P. Ross editor of the Cherokee Advocate to Mary Jane [Ross] third daughter of Lewis Ross, Esq. both of the Cherokee Nation.

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Martha F. [Nichols] daughter of Mr. William Nichols in the 19th year of her age.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. Orra Brooks aged 60 years, wife of Mr. Abel Brooks.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 13th inst. Mr. Lester Marks only son of Mr. Benoni and Annis Marks, aged 25 years, one month and 25 days.  Thus, in the bloom of life has been taken from us God's noblest work, an honest man.  He has left an affectionate wife and aged parents, and a numerous circle of relatives and friends to mourn his early departure.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 30, 1846

Deaths

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 22d inst. Antoinette Salina [Jones] infant daughter of E.B. and P.R. Jones.

Death of Gen. Erastus Root:  We regret to have to announce the death of this distinguished citizen which took place in this city [NYC] yesterday at the advanced age of 74 years.  He reached this city on his way to Washington, from his home in Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on Monday last, and was suddenly seized with an inflammation of the kidney, which terminated his earthly career at the house of a friend. Gov. Root has filled a wide space in the political affairs of this State for nearly half a century he has been a prominent politician.  He was a native of Hebron in Connecticut; was educated at Dartmouth College and for some years was a schoolteacher.  He studied law and settled in Delaware then a portion of Otsego County.  In 1798 he appeared in the Legislature of this State, as a representative and from that period until within a short time, he has been in public life - always a representative of the people.  He was in Congress sixteen years and in the Legislature of this State as Senator and Representative for more than twenty years.  He was Lieut. Governor when Joseph Yates was Governor and has held many other important stations. New York True Sun

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, August 22, 1872

Marriages

LEWIS - POST:   In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 15, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Wm. A. Lewis, Esq. City Attorney of Jersey City, N.J. and Miss Virginia Post of Hamilton.

MANN - EASTMAN:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY], July 31, by Rev. A. LeRoy, J. Billings Mann and L. Delana Eastman both of Deansville.

FISHER - FOUT:  In Madison Station [Onondaga Co. NY], Aug. 7 by Rev. F.W. Tooke, Mr. C.J. Fisher and Mrs. L. Y. Fout, both of Manlius Stations.

Deaths

TILLOTSON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 15, Lottie [Tillotson] infant child of W. Irving and Carrie H. Tillotson, aged 2 months and 18 days.

RANSON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 17, Betsey Ward [Ranson] wife of Edward Ranson, aged about 54 years.

BRUCE:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Aug. 9, Maria Bruce relict of the late Joseph Bruce, aged 80 years.

HEMENS:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Aug. 12, Willima J. Hemans, aged 39 years.

LADD:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] July 5, Mrs. Ruth Ladd aged 91 years and 6 months.

RICHMOND:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 8 of paralysis, R.W. Richmond, Esq. aged 59 years.

BURDICK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 9, Mrs. Eunitia Y. Burdick wife of Albert O. Burdick, Esq. aged 53 years.

HILL:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 14, Hannah Hill aged 39 years.

CRANDALL:  In South Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 18 of inflammation of the bowels, Henry Crandall aged 50 years.

DAMON:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Aug. 19 Orlo R. Damon merchant of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and formerly of Waterville.

WESCOTT:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 8, Rebecca Wescott aged 77 years, 4 months and 18 days.

RICHMOND:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 12, Mary Richmond aged 87 years and 9 months

STOWELL:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 13, Daniel Stowell aged 72 years and 7 months.

HULL:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Aug. 9, James [Hull] only son of William and Margaret Hull of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 1 year and 3 months.

SNOW:  Oriskany Falls, Oneida Co. NY:  Our citizens were much pained to learn of the death of Robert Snow who died of sunstroke in the mines of Utah, some 200 miles west of Salt Lake City, a week or two since.  He leaves a wife and one child here. This is a sad loss to them.

FRINK:  The death of Enve Frink removes another of our early settlers of this town, breaking another link in the chain of recollections that bind us to our former generation, which is fast leaving us and reminding us that we, too, are growing old. Mr. Frink was always considered an honest, upright man, and well did he maintain it to the close of life, leaving a reputation that others would do well to emulate.

McGRAW:  The body of Martin McGraw, a young man residing with his parents at Chittenango Station [Madison Co. NY] was found lying alongside of the railroad track in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], about 3 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday of last week.  From appearances the cars must have run over him as from the right hip to the knee was terribly mangled. The deceased was nineteen years of age and was in the employ of the railroad company as a track hand.  It is supposed that he attempted to get on board the midnight train going east for the purpose of returning home and in doing so must have made a misstep and went under the wheels.  His remains were brought to his home on Thursday and from thence borne to Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] for interment, followed by a large circle of mourning friends. Times

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SEELY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Aug. 17, Ella [Seely] only child of John and Mary Seely, aged 10 years and 21 days.

Fond mother you have parted / With one you loved so dear, / The songs you oft have listened to, / You never more may hear.

Her playthings all are laid aside; / Vacant her little chair, / You turn towards the tiny bed / Alas, she is not there.

You'll miss her when the summer is gone, / With buds and blossoms bright, / Miss her when the twilight deepens / into dark and gloomy night.

You gaze around your lonely house, / Unbidden falls the tear, / Naught can cheer the drooping spirits, / For "Ella is not here."

When you gather round the fireside / Of your once happy home, / All around you breathes of sadness, / You feel you are alone.

But oft at midnight's darkest hour, / An angel form is near, / She gently soothes your throbbing brow / And whispers words of cheer.

Then mourn not for her, mother, / she is an angel now, / And flowers bright and beautiful / Bedeck her fair young brow.

May you meet your darling Ella / In that bright world above, / Where good-by tones no more are heard, / And all is peace and love.

Vital Records, Delaware (1830) & Broome (1857) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 6, 1830

Marriages

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the 29th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Pear, Mr. John H. Bathrick to Miss Laura C. Brownell daughter of Mr. Isaac Brownell, all of Kortright.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by Elder Mead, Mr. Reuben Frisbee to Miss Sally Burhans daughter of John E. Burhans, Esq. all of Roxbury.

On Thursday evening by the Rev. Mr. Wells, Mr. Thomas Jefferson Green to Miss Delia Nash all of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 13, 1830

Death

In Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st instant of cholic, Mr. John Teed in the 74th year of his age.

Mr. Teed had been "a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief."  Once, in a state of affluence, it was his misfortune to have become stinted in the good things of this life; though in each, his character shone conspicuously.  In the former, charity; and thankfulness in the latter, were his prominent characteristics.  For many years he labored under a distressing complaint - "the stone;" though for a few of the last years of his life he experienced none of its aggravating influence and imagined himself free from it.  Yet all these had only served to wean him from a love of this world and taught him to look for strength in the "Rock of Salvation."  Immediately preceding his illness, he enjoyed good health and was laboring in the field.  His last attack was sudden and violent.

The proximate cause of his disease was such as to render it beyond the reach of medical aid, and his physicians (as is sometimes their unhappy lot) "could only witness the agonies of the sufferer, while acknowledging the impotence of the art, when their every feeling would hope for its efficacy."  Regarding the time of his mortal existence, he manifested the utmost resignation to the will of his Divine Master.  Not a murmur was he heard to utter during his illness, which most of the time was attended with excruciating distress.  In the evening preceding his departure on being told by his physician that "his pains would soon end," a pleasant smile arose on his countenance in the glowing anticipation of shortly joining the seraphic choir to "sing praises unto Him who sitteth on the throne and unto the lamb forever."  Mr. Teed had, for the last 33 years of his life been a member of the Christian profession to which he had been "a burning and a shining light."  Meek, yet firm in faith, he was a noble example to all those who would "seek after righteousness;" and it may be added, the days of his last illness were probably the most glorious of his life.  Duly aware that his "departure was nigh at hand, on the second, the last day of his illness, feeling it a duty as he said (and no doubt a pleasure too) he called his family around him and in presence of a weeping assembly took each by the hand and addressed them separately.  To the whole he said, "I shall shortly depart - I shall go to glory."  To those, out of Christ, "Seek the glory of God. and the salvation of your soul; don't put it off any longer."  To those lately converted, "Stand fast in the faith; give not up to the allurement of this world; the war will soon be over and then you shall have a crown of immortal glory." Thus, he continued to address all who came to see him, so long as his strength remained.  On his last son's coming in, he took him by the hand but could not utter what he wished to.  At intervals, he was only able to say, "I can talk no more - I want to but am unable - I have already hurt myself."  After a pause, his physicians gave him a cordial drought, which revived him for an instant, when, with an audible voice he exclaimed: "Lord Jesus, take my soul home to glory, for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever, Amen."  Seeing that his spirit was about to take its flight, his eldest son requested all to kneel down and pray and, keeling by his dying father, cried "Lord Jesus, since it is thy will to take from us my dear father, grant him, we beseech thee, a safe and happy passage through the important scene."  Here, overwhelmed by nature's kindest tears and sighs, he could utter no more, and in a few moments, the spirit of the good, old man took flight from its earthly tenement, for a kingdom of immortal bliss, where God Almighty reigns.

Who, in view of this man's departure, cannot in sincerity say, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 20, 1830

Marriage

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by John McDonald, Jr. Esq. Mr. George J. Scott of Kortright to Miss Eleanor Hendrickson of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

Union News, Union, NY, June 18, 1857

Marriage

At the St. Charles hotel Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 8th of June instant by the Rev. George M. Hills, Rector of St. Paul's Church, Virgil Whitney Jr. to Miss Pamelia [Whitney] daughter of Franklin Whitney, Esq. all of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on the 10th instant, Mrs. Rebecca [Rexford] wife of Mr. George Rexford and mother of L.M. Rexford of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], aged 71 years.

In the Union News of last week, I noticed the following:  Died in this town on Tuesday morning, June 9th, Mrs. Ann Bradley, aged 58 years.  And here drops the obituary pen which I will take up and write:  Mrs. Bradley was the daughter of Daniel Seymour, Esq. of Vestal [Broome Co. NY].  He was one of the first pioneers in the valley of the Susquehanna whose hands about 60 years ago, were employed in leveling the tall pines and sturdy oaks of the forest.  She was a woman of urbanity, unassuming worth, retiring meekness and modesty, pure morals and stern integrity.  In the early part of her life, she was resolute, ambitious and persevering, a pattern of industry, prudence and economy.  for the last fifteen or twenty years she suffered much affliction in body on account of the inroads made upon her constitution, in her vigorous and earnest endeavors to fully discharge the highly responsible duties of a wife and mother.  A mother she was in truth and indeed!  A lovely and affectionate wife, a kind- and warm-hearted friend.  She bore her affliction with fortitude patience and resignation.

Not a murmuring word was permitted to pass her lips and in the placidity of her countenance could be legibly traced these words "Oh Lord thy will be done howere it cross my own."  "A covered heart, denied her half her praise."  She wore the cast of triumph, unlike the triumph of the proud, "A modest aspect and a smile at heart."  when informed by her physicians about 18 months ago, she must despair of health, and that she would in all probability have a sudden exit, she received it with that calmness and composure of mind that had for many years marked her character and conduct.  Her exit, as anticipated, was a sudden one.  Deprived of her senses from the first moment of her last attack, she was not permitted to give the parting hand, farewell advice, and deathbed council to a beloved husband and six kind and affectionate children, who deeply! very deeply! mourn her loss; but they have been well written out before them, both by precept and example all along her life, while preparing for the fatal hour of death, and there is no doubt but that they have had a salutary effect upon her children in establishing the desirable reputation, character, standing and responsibility which they are now justly entitled to in this community.

Vital Records, Otsego (1850) Broome (1857) Counties, NY

 

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 2, 1850

Marriages

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by the Rev. J.J. miller, Mr. A. Robinson of Exeter [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss E. Hart of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

By the same, at the same place, Mr. D.E. Sommers to Miss R.M. Brown both of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 1st by Rev. J. Davis, Mr. L. Manzer to Miss M.M. Hubbard both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

By the same, in Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Dec. 19, Mr. L.S. Davis to Miss Rhoda A. Brown both of Middlefield.

Deaths

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d ult. Mary Amelia [Hollenbeck] daughter of Francis Hollenbeck in the 13th year of her age.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY on the 9th ult. of consumption, James Eaton in the 52d year of his age.

At the residence of his brother, Alanson Delong, in Schenevas [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Oschar C. Delong aged 25 years.  The deceased was a resident of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County [NY] and was on a visit to his friends when he was taken sick and died after an illness of about 20 days.  It is due to his memory to say that he was beloved and respected by all who knew him.

Another Revolutionary hero Gone:  We learn from the Utica Gazette [Oneida Co. NY] that Mr. Rowland Swift a soldier of the Revolution, aged 98 years died at his residence in DeRuyter, Madison County [NY] on the 21st ult.  Mr. Swift was a native of Connecticut and served his country in the army of the Revolution and was at the battle of Bunker Hill and Monmouth; also in several other minor expeditions.  Mr. Swift, though at an extreme age, retained all his mental faculties to the last.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 9, 1850

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. William Fairchild Jun. aged 39 years.

In Alford [Alfred], Allegany County [NY], in December last, Abigail Cartright daughter of Benjamin Gardner, formerly of New lisbon, Otsego County [NY] in the 55th year of her age.

In Hudson [Columbia Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mrs. Meribah Coffin widow of the late Capt. William B. Coffin in the 71st year of her age.

In Schenevas [Otsego Co. NY] on the 10th ult. Mr. William Haynes in the 74th year of his age.  He died as he had lived, in full prospect of a blissful immortality beyond the grave.  Few men, in as long a life have left so bright an example of moral integrity and rectitude as he has.  Few men have left the work with their work, both spiritual and temporal, so faithfully and fully finished as he.  No vain or ambitious ostentation of show, but a desire and a willingness to do that which conscience dictated to be right.  Earth claimed his body and that debt of nature has been paid; but his spirit, no doubt, has joined the spirit of his bosom companion and other friends who have gone before him, in a purer and better world than this.  His relatives and friends mourn his loss, yet they have many consoling reflections.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 16, 1850

Marriages

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Wm. P. Gamwell to Miss Caroline R. Basinger all of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th(?) inst. by Rev. EV. Wales, Mr. David Herington of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sarah E. Comstock of Laurens.

Death

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mr. Rufus Case aged 67 years.

News Item

Fatal Affray at Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY]:  A bloody and desperate affray took place at Sangerfield Center on Monday evening.  B.F. Button and a man by the name of Locke met at the hotel in that place, kept by Chas. Bennett and to settle a former difficulty engaged in a fight.  Locke proved too much for Button and punished him severely.  He then withdrew, leaving his vanquished antagonist in one corner of the room.  Button became desperate and approaching Locke stealthily, after it was supposed the contest was at an end, drew a knife, which he had concealed about him and plunged it into the abdomen of Locke, making a gash three inches long, from which the intestines protruded.  Locke lived about five hours after and died at 1 o'clock the next morning.

Bennett, the keeper of the hotel, was absent attending a school meeting when the affray commenced, but being sent for, came in and attempted to restore order, when Button rushed upon him and drove his knife into his left side, inflicting a severe wound.  Bennett's wound is considered a very dangerous one, and although still living, great doubts exist as to his recovery.  

An inquest over the body of Locke was held yesterday.  The verdict of the jury was that he was willfully murdered by Button.  Button was taken into custody and put in irons.  He is to have an examination at Waterville today.

Bennett is a man of undoubted respectability and keeps a hotel surrounded by as quiet and orderly a population as can be found in the State. We learn these facts from a gentleman of Waterville, who says the above is according to the evidence before the coroner's jury.  Observer

We learn from the Utica Democrat that Button has since been examined and committed to jail on the charge of murder.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, February 23, 1850

Marriages

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 14th inst., by Rev. G.W. Gates, Dr. Nathan E. Windsor of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Sabra Chase of Otsego.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by Harvey Hunt, Esq. Asa Jackson of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Fanny Blincoe of Guilford, Chenango Co. [NY]

By the same, at the same time and place, John Blincoe of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Sarah Ann Jackson of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Maryland, Otsego Co. [NY] on the 4th ult. Miss Cynthia [Chamberlain] daughter of Claudius and Martha Chamberlain, aged 24 years.

Union News, Union, NY, June 11, 1857

Marriage

On the evening of the 3d instant at the parsonage in this village [Union, Broome Co. NY], by Rev. P.G. Bridgeman, Mr. Charles Steward of this village, to Miss Henrietta Dunson of Vestal [Broome Co. NY]. 

Deaths

In this town [Union, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, June 9th, Mrs. Ann Bradley wife of Mr. George Bradley, aged 58 years.

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In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], at noon on the 9th of June, after a long and distressing illness, Jacob Morris, Esq. aged 38 years.

Mr. Morris was one of our most prominent citizens.  He studied law at an early age in the office of his brother-in-law, Hon. John A. Collier, where he acquired under that able and distinguished lawyer, a good professional education.  He has filled various offices of honor, responsibility and usefulness.  As District Attorney of the County - as Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, to which important post he was several times elected with great unanimity - as an attorney for many years of the N.Y. & E R.R. Co. in which employment he rendered valuable and laborious services - as a Member for a long time of the Vestry of Christ Church and in various other capacities, he has led an active and useful life.  He also received the appointment of Brigadier General during the administration of his relative, Governor Fish. The deceased leaves an interesting family and a numerous circle of relatives and friends, to lament his departure.  Binghamton Republican