Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 27, 1879

Marriages

STANTON - CURTIS:  At the residence of B.F. Curtis in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Herbert R. Stanton of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Libbie N. Curtis of Guilford.

COOK- EDWARDS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. H.N. Payne, Mr. William F. Cook to Miss Jennie Edwards.

JONES - WILLCOX:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Edward M. Jones of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Alice M. Willcox of Smyrna.

SHERWOOD - HARVEY:  At the M.E. Church in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], March 12th, by Rev. William Huntley, Mr. La Fayette Sherwood of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Dellie Harvey of Cincinnatus.

STANTON - HARVEY:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Melvey Stanton of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rosa Harvey of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

KENYON - WEST:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 17th, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Mr. C.C. Kenyon of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anna L. West Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY].

JOHNSON - GAGE: In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] Feb. 27th by Rev. S. Ball, Mr. E.C. Johnson of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Belle M. Gage of Homer.

HOSKINS - GREEN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Daniel S. Hoskins to Miss Betsey C. Green, all of Coventry.

WILCOX - FINCKS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 18th by Rev. Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Fred Wilcox of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Edith C. Fincks of Sherburne.

PALMER - ROYCE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 19th, by Rev. J.L. Short, Mr. Duane J. Palmer to Miss Inez J. Royce both of Sherburne.

ELLIS - THORNTON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 27th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mr. Albert Ellis to Miss Emily Thornton, both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

JOYNER - ROBBINS: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] March 12th by Rev. Edson Rogers, Mr. D.V. Joyner, Editor of the Register to Miss Emma Robbins all of Cincinnatus.

BUNNELL - HATHAWAY:  In Tioga, Pa. March 11th by Rev. John Loudon, Mr. A.H. Bunnell editor of the Express, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary P. Hathaway all of Tioga, Pa.

HOLLENBECK - WRIGHT:  In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. N. McLeod, Mr. L. Merritt Hollenbeck of Tully [Onondaga Co. NY], formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Jennie E. Wright of Homer.

We see by the Cortland Standard [Cortland Co. NY] that I.M. Hollenbeck of Tully was recently married to Miss Jennie Rogers of Homer.  Merritt used to reside in our village, and his former friends extend congratulations.

ROBBINS - HARRINGTON:  In Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] March 6th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. C.H. Robbins of Marathon to Miss Anna Harrington, of Cincinnatus.

RIOPEL - BAKER:  At the residence of the officiating clergyman, at Aspinwall, Jan. 8th, by Rev. Mr. Birdsall, E.E. Riopal, M.D. Director of First National College at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to Miss Juilia L. Baker daughter of Clarence M. Baker of New York and niece of T. Spencer Baker of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

WICKS:  At the residence of her son-in-law, Prof H.G. Burlingame, in Brockport, N.Y. [Monroe Co.], March 22d, Mrs. Elvira U. Wicks, widow of the late Marvin Wicks of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 67 years.

Mrs. Elvira U. Wicks, widow of the late Marvin Wicks of this village, died of consumption at the residence of her son-in-law, Prof H.G. Burlingame, in Brockport, N.Y. on Saturday morning last. The remains were brought to this place [Norwich], accompanied by Prof. B. and wife, and funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of her sisters, the Misses Hitchcock on Court Street, Rev. L.M.S. Haynes officiating. Deceased was a devoted Christian, beloved and esteemed by all who knew her.

FAIRCHILD:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 23d, Miss Pamelia Fairchild, aged 85 years.

HICKS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] March 12th, Mr. James Hicks aged 87 years.

DAVIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th Mr. George Davis aged 79 years and 6 months.

THOMPSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 10th, Mrs. Caroline Thompson aged 61 years.

HUTCHINS:  In Sherburne, March 10th, Harriet A. [Hutchins] wife of William Hutchins, aged 58 years.

SCOFIELD:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 14th, Samuel A. [Scofield] son of P.B. and E.D. Scofield, aged 17 years.

BEATMAN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 13th, Mr. Henry Beatman.

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] March 15th Mrs. Rachel P. Smith aged 72 years.

Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Rachel P. Smith an old an respected resident of this village departed this life early on Thursday morning of last week.

ATWATER:  In Maine, Broome Co. [NY] March 10th, Mr. Garret S. Atwater aged 78 years, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

DANIELS:  In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 4th of paralysis, Mrs. Alice B. Daniels wife of Martin Daniels, deceased, aged 63 years and 6? months, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

POTTER:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] March 14th, Emma E. [Potter] wife of FRank J. Potter, aged 29 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

FOOTE:  A memorial service, commemorative of the life and services of the late Mrs. Julia F Foote were held at the Methodist church on Sunday morning last.  Rev. Mr. Crydenwise delivered an eloquent sermon. Remarks were also made by C.L. King, Esq., Rev. W.H. Pearne, of Philadelphia and Rev. C.A Benjamin.  The desk was appropriately draped in black and choice flowers decorated the platform.

WHITE:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Eleanor Aldridge White mother of our respected townsman, Mason White, died at her home in Wisconsin, February 26th, at the advanced age of 91 years.  Mrs. White moved to Wisconsin twenty-five years ago.  The children of Mrs. Nelson Tillepaugh were her great-great grandchildren.

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HALL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, Capt. Benjamin P. Hall aged 73 years.

Pitcher, Chenango Co. NY:  The death of Capt. Benjamin P. Hall, which occurred at his residence in this village on Thursday morning, March 20th, will be read with sadness by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  Mr. Hall was born in Massachusetts, in 1805, and while in infancy his parents moved to the town of Preston, in this county [Chenango Co. NY].  Arriving at manhood, he married Miss Caroline Andrews of Preston, who survives him.  Mr. and Mrs. Hall were never blessed with any children.  In the fall of 1841, they moved to this village [Pitcher], where they won the confidence and respect of all - Mr. Hall by strict integrity and application to business, and Mrs. Hall by her kindness and sympathy for those in distress and her pleasant and wise counsel to all.  For two years past Mr. Hall's health has been failing.  Consumption had fastened upon him and friends witnessed with sorrow and sadness his wasting away from day to day with no permanent relief.  For many months past he has been confined to the house and has borne his pains with patience and his last days, like his life, were peaceful and quiet.  A good citizen, respected and esteemed for his many good qualities, a steadfast friend and a pleasant companion, an affectionate and indulgent husband, he has gone from us never to return.  On Saturday morning following his death, the village people assembled at his late residence and took a farewell blook at that noble man.  A few appropriate words were spoken by Rev. Mr. Turnbull, and a fervent prayer offered.  His remains were then taken to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment, a number of our citizens accompanying them.

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LEWIS:  In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] March 18th, Maj. William Lewis aged 88 years, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Major William Lewis died at the residence of his son-in-law, A.H. Watkins, in Cooperstown on Tuesday morning of last week, after a brief illness, doubtless contracted by his attendance on the Buell trial, aged nearly eighty-eight years. Deceased was well known to many of the older residents of this County, he having in his earlier years been for a time a resident of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] and later a popular hotel keeper in this village [Norwich].  In 1834 he took possession of the Mansion House on the corner opposite the Eagle Hotel now occupied by D.E. Comstock and Denis Conway ][in 1879], where he remained for four years, when he took the Coffee House (now Palmer House) of which he was proprietor for a year or two.  During his residence here Major Lewis made many lifelong friends.

News Items

Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Last Saturday a pleasant company gathered at the residence of D.P. Burlingham to celebrate the seventy-first birthday of his mother, Mrs. Lydia A. Burlingham.  Of the thirty guests present nearly all were friends and schoolmates in the "Long Ago."  Mrs. Hannah Sherman, from Ohio, and Mrs. Debbie Sage, of South New Berlin, twin sisters, were the oldest of the company at 83 years; Mrs. Powers, Mr. Bowen and Arvine Hoag, 77 years; Mrs. Edward Gadsby, 76; James L. Burlingham, 76; Mrs. Venner Hunt, 74; Mr. Cheney, 74; Mrs. Smith O. Dexter, 71; Mason White, 71.  And may the old time friendships thus renewed help to brighten all the shady places as they journey on to the sunset of life.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, November 21, 1872

Marriages

O'CONNELL - McGOUGH:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY], Nov. 12, Mr. Jeremiah O'Connell and Miss Kate McGough all of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

Jeremiah O'Connell of this village on the 12th inst. took to himself Miss Kate McGough, also of this place, as his lawful and wedded wife.  The bride and groom started for Missouri, their future home, and may peace, happiness and contentment ever by their attendants in their Western home, is the earnest wish of their many friends.

GRAY - ADAMS: In Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY] by Rev. E. Munger, Dr. F.A. Gray of Vernon, Oneida Co. [NY] and Miss Libby Adams.

SMITH - REVELY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 13 by the Rev. S.M. Fish, assisted by the Rev. D.I. Biggar, Mr. Julius G. Smith and Miss Hattie Revely all of Verona.

Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  Julius J. Smith of Verona and Miss Hattie Revely of the same place were united by the bonds of matrimony "for better or for worse," on Wednesday morning last by the Rev. S.M. Fisk of this village.  May they lead a prosperous and happy life.

OPDDEN - WEBSTER:  At the M.E. parsonage in Madison [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 31, by the Rev. Chas. E. Babcock, Mr. Charles E. Odden and Miss Sarah L. Webster, both of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

DOREMUS - HULLAR:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 7 by Rev. John C. Warsd, David H. Doremus and Emma A. Hullar both of Cazenovia.

BRYANT - COLSON:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 7 at the residence of Robert Truax by Rev. E.R. Crain, Mr. James Bryant of Cassville [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Maggie Colson of Elbridge, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY].

LONG - DAVIS:  In Cleveland [Oswego Co. NY], Nov. 9 by Rev. E. C. Brown, Mr. Charles G. Long of Cleveland and Miss Mary J. Davis of North Vienna [Oneida Co. NY]

DUNKLEE - KELLOGG:  In Leonardsville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 14 by Rev. Stephen Burdick, Mr. Herbert S. Dunklee of Holyoke, Mass. and Miss Edith A. Kellogg of Leonardsville, N.Y.

SLOCUM - BARKER:  In Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 13 by Rev. M.G. Bullock, Mr. Charles A. Slocum of Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] and Miss Mary L. Barker.

DOUGLASS - CHITTENDEN:  In Kirkland [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 30 by Rev. Charles Ayer, Mr. Adelbert J. Douglass M.D. of Rome [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss M. Dellal Chittenden.

GROSVENOR - MACKIN:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 12 by Rev. Mr. Whitney, Mr. George G. Grosvenor of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Sarah Mackin of Nelson.

Deaths

JOHNSON:  In Shiawassee, Mich. Nov. 3, Catharin [Johnson] wife of Thomas Johnson, formerly of Canasaraga [Allegany Co. NY], aged 66 years.

BUTTERFIELD:  In Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], Nov. 17, Charles E. Butterfield of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] aged 36 years.

PEASE:  Near Lakeport [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 8, S.J.B. Pease aged 77 years.

FOOTE:  In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] Nov. 6, infant daughter [Foote] of Milton M. and Clara E. Foote, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY].

HOWARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 30 Mrs. Hannah Howard aged 75 years.

NEWTON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 14, Artemas L. Newton aged 83 years.

GREENE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 28 of quick consumption, Jeremiah T. Greene aged 61 years and 10 days.

HILL:  In Bridgeville, Del. Oct. 30 Miss Hattie E. Hill daughter of William and Elmina Hill, aged 31 years and 11 months.

PEARL:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] Nov. 8, Proserpina [Pearl] mother of Ralph Pearl and relict of the late Phineas Pearl, aged 85 years.

STEWART:  A son of Robert Stewart of this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] eleven or twelve years of age, who was subject to fits, was so badly scaled on Thursday of last week that he died from the effects on Monday last.

MACK:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 9, Florence E. [Mack] only daughter of Orville and Zilpha Mack, aged 11 years, 9 months and 8 days.  In the day when the sun of prosperity seemed shedding its most genial rays upon a happy father and mother, enabling them to provide one of earth's most pleasant homes for their interesting children, the angel of death swooped down and carried away one of their household, leaving them sad and disconsolate.  While sympathizing with the bereaved, we would endeavor to offer a quiet balm to those saddened hearts in the following lines:

No words can tell the anguish / Of these sorrow-stricken breasts, / Those parents and that brother, / As they laid her down to rest.

Other friends gathered around her, / All anxious to save / This darling little Florence / From the cold and silent grave.

But the angels still keep calling / From that delightful shore: / "Come! Come! sweet little Florence / Where death shall be no more."

Reflect, then, gentle mother, / Although sad it's made your home, / Little Florence is now an angel / Beside the Saviour's throne.

Remember that the jewel / Which was given to your trust, / Was returned unto its owner / All free from moth and rust.

When your feet have grown too weary, / Gather on to press earth's way; / Florence, then, will come to guide you /To the land of endless day.

H.C.P.

Vital Records, Otsego (1823) & Chenango (1824) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 1, 1823

Marriage

In Danube [Herkimer Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Aaron Putnam, Mr. Evan Cotes of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Laurania Hawskins of the former place.

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, Mr. Josiah Grout, late of Rome, Oneida Co. [NY] aged about 26 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 22, 1823

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. Ebenezer Granger aged 66.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 5, 1823

Marriage

At Penn-Yan, Yates County [NY] on the 19th ult. Mr. Eben Smith, merchant of that place to Miss Eliza Ellsworth.

Death

In Sullivan, Madison County [NY] on the 17th ult, the widow Martha Page aged 92 years, formerly of North Branford, Connecticut, where she has left numerous connections and friends, as well as in this state.  Mrs. Page had her senses to her last moments, has been a professor of religion for 70 years and appeared to have died in the full belief of a resurrection and of the Saint's final perseverance in the world to come.  Her funeral was attended in the village of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] by a great number of her kindred and of the respectable inhabitants of said village.  An appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Olds of Lenox from 2d Corinthians, 5, 1 "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens."

News Item

Ten Dollars Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on the 28th July last, an indented apprentice in the shoemaking business named William Watrous about 19 years of age, five feet ten inches high, rather of a dark complexion, having a down cast look.  Had on and carried with him, 1 blue broadcloth strait bodied coat, a little worn; 1 black ditto homemade; 1 sailor jacket, black bombazet;  pair hue bombazet trousers; 1 pair two ditto;  pair ditto black homemade; white vest; striped woolen ditto,;  pair calf skin shoes; a new fur hat, with bell top; 3 shirts; &c.  He is thick set, has moles on his face, and plays well on the fife.  It is supposed he has gone to Weathersfield, Conn.  Whoever will secure said ranaway apprentice in my gaol in the United States and give information to the subscriber so that he can obtain him again, shall be entitled to the above reward.  

All persons are forbid harboring, trusting or employing said ranaway on the strictest penalty of the law.  Maline Miller,   Cherry Valley, Aug. 4, 1823

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 12, 1823

Death

At Manlius, Onondaga County [NY] on the 4th instant after a few days illness, Capt. James Farquaharson of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged about 55 years.  Mr. F. was on his return to his family in this town when taken ill.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 19,1823

Marriage

At Indianapolis, Indiana, on the 11th of July last, Dr. H.G.L. Dunlap formerly of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Georgiana McDougal.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, August 26, 1823

Deaths

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, Thomas Shankland Esq. aged 63 years.

In the city of Albany [Albany Co. NY] suddenly on the 21st inst. Mr. John Cook, state librarian and proprietor of the city reading rooms.  To a life of probity and respectability, Mr. Cook added that of a most useful and obliging citizen.  His death is a severe depravation to his family and a general loss to the public.  Argus

A man by the name of William Vormylia a harness maker and trimmer, about 36 years of age, was found dead in the shop of Mr. Arnold Baker in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday morning last. The deceased had the evening before requested permission to sleep in the shop.  Verdict of the Coroner's Jury, that he came to his death by the visitation of God in the rupture of the blood vessels of the intestines, brought on by habitual and excessive intemperance.  It is said the deceased has a family in the city of New York where he formerly worked with a Mr. Bloodgood.  He came to this village a short time since and according to his own story he enlisted in a company of artillery in New York, went to Detroit with his company and being discharged was on his way home.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 8, 1824

Marriages

At Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the first inst. by Anthony Olney, Esq. Bela Tracy Esq. to Miss Calista Spurr both of Columbus, Chenango County.

On the 31st of December last, Mr. Archabel Osborne to Miss Lucy Mallory both of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 14, 1824

Marriage

At Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Kendrick, Mr. Gillet Rees to Miss Druzilla O'Brien.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 21, 1824

Death

In the village of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst. Mr. Henry Goodsell aged twenty-two years.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, January 28, 1824

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Danielson, Mr. Luther Philips to Miss Mehetabel Jewel both of Guilford.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, May 3, 1871

Deaths

Benjamin Cutler for three-quarters of a century a resident of this county [Otsego Co. NY], died in the town of Hartwick on the 13th ult. aged 101 years and 5 months - one of the oldest men in this country.  He was born in Vermont in 1769.  His mental and physical powers were only insensibly diminished by age, and a few minutes before his death he walked form his bed to an adjoining room and back again.  He was a lifelong Democrat and voted at the late State election.

Daniel  Bearsaley an old man aged 92 years, living in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] fell into a small stream of water, lay there about an hour before he could alarm anyone to come to his assistance, took cold and died last Saturday, April 29th.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 10, 1871

Marriages

At Locust Grove, So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] April 27th by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Rector of St. Andrew's Church, New Berlin, R. Wesley Miller of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Julia Frances Hasbrouck daughter of Oliver L. De Lancey

At the residence of the bride's father in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Rev. R.W. Van Schoick, Giles G. Williams of Watson, Lewis Co. N.Y., to Miss Helen G.D. Light of the former place.

Deaths

In Ripon, Wisconsin, 14th ult. at the residence of John Pride, Mrs. Susan B. [Pride] wife of Asa Pride of Otsego County, N.Y., aged 79 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] 10th ult. Samuel Kemball in the 54th year of his age.

In Otsdawa [Otsego Co. NY], April 9th, Cornelia [Scrambling] wife of G.C. Scrambling int he 31st year of her age.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 3d, Mrs. Miriam H. Reynolds wife of Geo. W. Reynolds, late editor of the Oneonta Herald aged 52 years and 8 months.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] March 8th, Jane Garlick [Perry] wife of Daniel Perry and daughter of Zebulon G. and Nancy Garlick, aged 23 years.  Also, March 4th, the infant daughter of Daniel and Jane Perry, aged 8 days.

On Monday evening, May 1st, at his residence in Noblesville [Otsego Co. NY], Capt. Joseph Peck, aged 83 years.  Capt. Peck was one of the pioneers who settled in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] over half a century ago.  He as partner of D.M. Hard, done a mercantile business at Noblesville, when the old men of today were boys.  Who is there living in this part of the State that has not heard of the store of Hard & Peck?  It is an old landmark.  Mr. Peck survived Mr. Hard a number of years.  In the prime of life, Capt. Peck was an active businessman, was honored with very many responsible offices by his fellow men and always enjoyed the reputation of an honorable Christian gentleman.  He by a number of years outlived all those who started life's journey with him.  He has now gone to his reward, and his works remain.  When our fathers thus pass over the river it is befitting for us to cherish their good qualities and emulate their Christian examples.

On Monday afternoon, 1st inst., Amos Colgrove was attacked with apoplexy while at work in Morrisey's Blacksmith Shop.  Medical assistance was procured, but all efforts to relieve him proved unavailing, in about five hours he expired.  He leaves a wife and two children.  His remains were taken to Otego [Otsego Co. NY] for burial.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 17, 1871

Marriage

On Thursday morning, May 11th, at Zion Church, by Rev. Thomas H. Cullen, Rector, Albert C. Bunn, M.D. to Miss D. Elizabeth Darling all of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At his residence on Center Brook in the town of Otego [Otsego Co. NY], May 1st, Naham Smith aged 91 years and 4 months.  He was one of the first settlers in the town of Otego and had lived in the neighborhood over half century esteemed by all who knew him.

In Hinman Hollow [Otsego Co. NY], 6th inst. Miss Julia M. Howe aged 35 years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] 18th ult. Cornelius Losee well known to the agricultural community of this county, aged 60 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] 13th inst. F.J. Duroe aged 61 years.

On Saturday, 6th inst. Benjamin West of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] went to the barn to hitch up his horse to go to the village.  After some little time, his folks, on going to the barn, found him lying back of his horse dead, the curry comb in one hand.  On his breast was the print of the horse's shoe and it is supposed he received a kick which resulted fatally.  Oxford Times

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 24, 1871

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] 19th inst. Mrs. Hannah Beers aged 77 years and 10 days.

Near South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] 14th inst., Gilbert Sage aged 35 years.  He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death.  Though absent, his spirit is present with the loved ones left behind.

Three children were burned to death in this city [Auburn, Cayuga Co. NY] yesterday afternoon.  They were at play in an outhouse where there was a barrel of fireworks which exploded, and it is presumed that they were playing with matches and set fire to the contents of the barrel.  Two of the children were probably instantly killed by the explosion.  The third victim lingered for some hours.  The youngest child, aged four years, was a son of Mr. Mitchell A. Gilder. The others were children of Mr. McCarty of Capitol Street where the accident occurred. A lady named Higgins, after visiting the scene of disaster was so shocked by the horrible sight, that she died at 10 o'clock the same evening.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 22, 1879

Marriages

WILCOX - FINCKS:  At the residence of the bride's father int his town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. Mr. Sawyer of Norwich, Mr. Fred Wilcox of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Edith C. Fincks of this town.

PALMER - ROYCE:  At the home of the bride's parents in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 19th inst. by Rev. Mr. J.L. Short, Mr. Duane J. Palmer and Miss Inez J. Royce all of Sherburne.

Deaths

DAVIS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] March 16, 1879, Mr. George Davis aged 79 years, 6 months.

THOMPSON:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] March 10, 1879, Mrs. Caroline Thompson aged 61 years.

HUTCHINS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], March 10, 1879, Harriet A. [Hutchins]  wife of Mr. William Hutchins, aged 23 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 20, 1879

Marriages

At Hayes City, Kansas, March 4th, by Rev. Abram Steel, Mr. Chauncey C. Edson at Hayes City, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Rosa J. Teeters of Aliance, Ohio.

At the M.E. Parsonage, March 12th by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, John A. Ives and Sarah Trip, all of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. D. Delos Randall of Afton to Miss Mattie A. Roberts of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage, March 6th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. C.H. Robbins of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Anna Harrington of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

At the Baptist Parsonage, March 8th by Rev. J.H. Sage, William Martin of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Ettie M. Richardson of Killawog [Broome Co. NY];

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] March 15th, Mrs. Rachel P. Smith aged 72 years.

In Maine, Broome County [NY], March 10th, Mr. Garret S. Atwater, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] in his 79th year.

At the County House [Preston, Chenango Co. NY], March 12th, Mr. Stephen Palmer aged 76 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

In Bucyrus, Ohio, Feb. 26th, Mr. John G. Sherwood aged 46 years, son of the late Asa T. Sherwood, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 14th, Mr. Rufus Burlingame aged 68 years.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] March 4th, Mr. Isaac A. Hurlburt aged 75 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 7th, Miss Catharine Daily aged about 20 years.

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] March 8th, Lucinda [Blackman] wife of G.F. Blackman, aged 73 years, 2 months.

In Albany [Albany Co. NY] March 15th, Mr. J.M. Creelman, aged 35 years, son-in-law of Mrs. Harris Bates, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Robert G. Harper of Harpersville, Broome Co. [NY] died suddenly at that place at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning last of heart disease.  He was stopping at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. Elwin Northup. The deceased was 58 years of age and has occupied a prominent position for many years in the town where he resided.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 2, 1879

Marriage

STANTON - CURTIS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 20, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Herbert R. Stanton of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Libbie N. Curtis.

Deaths

GORDON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Mr. John Gordon aged 83 years.

PARKER:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY] March 26th, Mr. Joel Parker aged 689 years and 6 months.

HALL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 20th, Mr. Benjamin P. Hall aged 73 years.  His remains were brought to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

DANIELS:  In Eau Clair, Wis., March 4th of paralysis, Alice B. [Daniels] wife of the late Martin Daniels, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Aged 62 yrs.l

FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 17th, Mr. Appollos Foote aged 93 years.

Vitall Records, Otsego County, NY (1859 & 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 10, 1859

Marriage

At the Presbyterian Church in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening July 27th by the Rev. H. Calabo, Mr. Charles N. Hughston of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Josephine L. Fisk of Oxford.

Deaths

At Masonville Delaware Co. [NY] on the morning of the 22d ult. in the 54th year of his age, after a brief illness of 3 days, Philip Utley formerly of Burlington, Otsego County [NY].

In Roseboom, on the 21st ult. Mrs. Amy Coats, wife of Moses Coats in the 74th year of her age.  On the morning of her death, Mrs. Coats was carried to the residence of her brother, Mr. John F. Marks intending to spend the day with his family.  About 11 o'clock she walked into the garden and after a few moments spent in viewing the premises on which she was born, returned to the house.  Seating herself, she complained of feeling unwell and soon after breathed her last.  The deceased was a woman of more than ordinary force of character and she lived to discharge with fidelity the duties of a wife, a mother and a Christian.  Her death was sudden, but to her it was a sudden transition to the home of the blest.  She sleeps in Jesus.  J.T.C.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, August 31, 1859

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. J. Smith Jr., Mr. Geo. E. Bixby of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Bates of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

At his residence in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 25th inst. after an illness of nine days, Mr. S.S. Newman aged 36 years.

In the death of Mr. Newman this community have lost a businessman of high standing in society.  His death brings sadness to many hearts, but none feel it more keenly than does the members of his own family, and the church of which he was a worthy member to whom he was endeared for his many virtues.  The large concourse of people which attended his funeral, paying the last tribute of respect to the friend and neighbor showed how deeply they sympathized with his surviving friends.

He has left a widow and one child, and a host of warm friends to mourn his departure from earth to that land from whence no traveler will return.  His sudden death should be a warning to us all to be prepared to meet our God, for we know not the day or the hour when we shall be called to follow him.

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In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Diadama M. [Cook] daughter of the late Robert Cook Esq. and Sabra his surviving companion, in the 18th year of her age.

Thus has one been cut down in the bloom of youth and surrounded by all the endearments of life.  She was the light and joy of the domestic circle, cheering by kind and affectionate words and deeds the heart of her widowed mother, and other members of the afflicted family.  She had gathered around her a large circle of friends to whom she had greatly endeared herself by kind and amiable deportment and her constancy and devotion as a friend.  But a change has come over those circles, their joy is turned to sadness.  The light of the domestic circle is extinguished.  Pale death has come and laid his icy hand on the loved one.  The luster of those eyes is dimmed.  The beauty of that countenance is faded out.  The sweet accents of that voice are hushed.  The grave has received its own.  But death was not an unwelcome visitor.  Although at first she seemed surprised and almost overcome with the thought that she must leave her friends and die, while yet so young.  Yet after a little time to collect herself and examine the foundation on her hope in Christ, she became perfectly resigned and longed for the hour to come when it should be the "Will of God" to take her home. She died in peace leaving an afflicted mother to mourn the loss of her only child, and a large circle of friends and youthful companions one of their brightest ornaments.

Her funeral services were attended at the house of the deceased by a large concourse of people and a sermon was preached on the occasion by Elder J. Smith Jr. from Rev. XX, 20, words which fell from her lips just as she passed to the skies.  "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 29, 1879

Deaths

Resolutions of Respect:  At a regular convention of Otsego Chapter, R.A.M., No. 26, held at Masonic Hall, in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th day of May 1879, the following resolutions were adopted.

Whereas, in the course of human events, we have been called upon to mourn the loss of our beloved companion, Thomas Strachan who has been stricken down in the prime of life, and in the midst of his usefulness therefore,

Resolved, that in the death of companion Strachan our Chapter has lost one of the most active and zealous members and officers, and the community in which he lived a good citizen and obliging neighbor, one whose pleasant smile and friendly greeting will be greatly missed in the Chapter and in the street.

Resolved, that we deeply and sincerely sympathize with his afflicted family in their bereavement.

Resolved, that these resolutions be properly engrossed and presented to the family, published in the village newspapers and entered in the minutes of the Chapter.

Resolved, that the emblems of this Chapter be draped in mourning for the period of thirty days.

J.A. Lynes, W.G. Smith, F. Carroll

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In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] May 14th, Jesse M. Stebbins aged 74 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] recently Charles F. Horton aged about 92 years.

In Platt Hollow, near Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 15th, Philip J. Wager in the 72d year of his age.

In Plainfield [Otsego Co. NY] May 15th Mary [Richards] wife of Richard Richards, aged 75 years.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] May 17th, James Oliver aged 67 years.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 22d, 1870, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Cornelia Smallin aged 69 years.,

Vital Records, Madison (1818) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 7, 1818

Marriage

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Monday evening last by Samuel Sizer, Esq. Mr. George W. Chesebrough of this village to Miss Elizabeth Bass, of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

Death

At the village of Canasaraga in Allegany County [NY] on Tuesday evening the 30th ult. after a painful and lingering illness and in a manifest hope of a blessed immortality through the merits of her Redeemer, Mrs. Sally Drake, consort of Mr. Charles F. Drake, and the youngest daughter of Capt. Timothy Brown, in the 21st year of her age.  On Thursday (New Year's Day) her funeral was attended by a numerous concourse of weeping relatives and acquaintances, where an appropriate and impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Olds, from Psalms 45, 10.  "Be still and know that I am God."

"The year rolls round and steals away, / The breath that first it gave; / What'er we do, what'er we be, / We're trav'ling to the grave."

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 21, 1818

Marriages

At Woodstock settlement, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday the 13th inst. by Elder John Peck, Mr. Willi0ma C; Brown to Miss Polly Lyon all of Woodstock.

Same day by the same, Mr. Hearman Curtiss of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sally Lyon of Woodstock [Madison Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 10, 1818

Deaths

On Sunday morning last, Mr. Peter Schuyler, aged 30, after a short but severe illness.

On Sunday last at Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] supposed in a fit of the apoplexy, Mr. Rufus Skeel in the 40th year of his age.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 18, 1818

Marriages

On Thursday evening last by the Rev John Brown, Mr. Russel G. Allen of the firm of R.&R. Allen & A.L.  Smith to Miss Percy Roberts all of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY].

At Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday evening last by Elder John Peck, Mr. Arsenal Webber to Miss Malinda G Smith.

On the same by the same, Mr. Samuel Smith to Miss Ursula Squier of Oneida County [NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, February 25, 1818

Marriages

At Lisbon, Conn. on the 4th inst. Mr. Ira Hartshorn, merchant of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] to Miss Joanna Burnham of the former place.

At Hebron, Conn. on the 8th inst. Mr. Seba Brown of this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY] to Miss Sally Webler of the former place.

Thrice happy they, in pure delights, / Whom love with mutual bonds unites, / Unbroken by complaints or strife / And binding such to each for life.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 27, 1879

Marriages

HALLOCK - HUMPHREY:  March 5th, by Elder Gilbert Beebe, William Hallock and Mrs. Elizabeth A  Humphrey all of Middle Town [Orange Co. NY]

BUNNELL - HATHAWAY:  In Tioga, Pa. at St. Andrews Church on March 11th, 1879, by Rector Rev. John London, A.H. Bunnell, Editor and Proprietor of the Tioga County Express, and formerly of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Hathaway, all of Tioga, Pa.

Deaths

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Henry Beatman after a long and lingering illness departed this life on Tuesday, March 18th.  A large concourse of relatives and friends were present at the funeral which took place on Thursday.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  A little son of Alanson Minor between 2 and 3 years of age, died from the effects of pneumonia on Saturday evening last. the funeral was held on Tuesday at which a large number were present.

"Snow white hands are clasped on his breast, / Tender eyes have drooped into rest, / Grave sods lie on the stainless brow, / He is sleeping sweetly now.

"Gone to meet on Heaven's fair shore, / All the loved ones who've passed on before, / Gone to clasp his sister's hand, / In that fair, that happy land."

News Items

The Oxford Times [Chenango Co. NY] notices a copy of the Oxford Gazette printed in that village 65 years ago [1814].  Among other announcement is an advertisement offering $130 reward for Isaac Miner and Daniel Collins, deserters from the 29th Regiment of infantry, the former "by profession a farmer, but by practice a villain: last place of residence Lisle, Broome County [NY].

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Our Business Men - Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY

Among the young businessmen of our place none need a more special notice than the enterprising grocer and dry goods merchant, S.L. Fisher.  He was born at Schuyler's Lake, Schoharie Co. [NY] December 23d, 1850.  His father, L.W. Fisher, was a tanner by trade, but not liking his father's occupation, left home at the early age of twelve years to attend school at West Windfield Academy, Herkimer Co. N.Y., where he remained about three and one-half years. At the expiration of that time, his father moved to the same place and engaged in the milling business, in which he assisted for about one year, when they moved to the village of Unadilla, Otsego Co. N.Y. and leased the sawmill which they ran for one year, when he went to Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] and spent a short time superintending the management of a steam mill.  But the company by whom he was employed failing, he returned to Unadilla and entered the law office of Belknap & Wendell for the purpose of studying the legal profession and remained with them about one year and five months.  But being dependent upon his own resources, he engaged as a clerk to W.P. Emory with the privilege of continuing his law studies in "leisure hours", and he remained with Mr. Emory till the next spring when he went to Norwich N.Y.[Chenango Co.] and obtained a position as traveling agent for the How Sewing Machine Co. at a salary of $600 per year and all expenses paid.  He held this position one year and was then honored by the promotion of general agent in appointing agencies and also in collecting &c, with an increased salary amounting to $1500 a year and his expenses paid, and he also remained in this position a year when he closed his engagement with them and was married May 6th, 1871 to Miss Augusta DeMont of Schenevus, Otsego County, NY.  And in October 1878 he went to Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and became a partner in a steam mill under the firm name of S.L. Fisher and Co., where he remained about two years, when he sold out his interest in the mill and moved to Sidney Plains March 4th, 1876 and engaged in the grocery and provision business and during the past winter has added to his store not only a dry goods and crockery department, but also offers for sale choice selection of boots and shoes at remarkable low prices.  

And Mr. Fisher in thus establishing an active and a successful trade, has been wholly dependent upon his own energies, with no other capital than that of his own creating, and for a person so young in business and of limited means to commence as a stranger in a town where the trade is already monopolized by those previously located, bespeaks a remarkable sagacity in the management of business affairs.  Mr. Fisher is assisted in the store by his accomplished wife who inherits from her parentage those agreeable manners so peculiar to the French people and she has a pleasing mode and one that is well adapted to wait upon customers without giving offence.

Mr. Fisher personally stands some 5 feet 11 inches high and weighs 131 lbs and has grey eyes, dark hair and wears a light shaded moustache.  In his walk he exhibits much elasticity, betraying something of a nervous temperament and is also quick and active and usually prompt and correct in all his business transactions and is regarded as a man possessed of good morals and habits, and one who is entitled to respect from the people of this village and those of the surrounding community.  

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1879)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 2, 1879

Marriages

At the residence of George Reynolds in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 20, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Almon M Brightman and Miss Lybia Houghtailing both of Oneonta.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by Rev. W. Burnside, Alfred W. Yates and Miss Emma McFarlane both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] April 21, Sniffin Jenkins aged 92 years.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] April 25, Elisha Horton Maynard Esq. aged 85 years.

At Washington, Conn. April 14, Mrs. Abigal G. Grant aged 75 years, wife of James A Grant, formerly of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] April 22d, Lucy J. [Crawford] aged 7 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] April 26th Smith B. Webster in the 66th year of his age.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 25, Herman J. Couse aged 47 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] April 28, Mrs. Tabitha Ackley aged 90 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] April 26, Edward Reed.

Edward A. Griffith from 1870 to 1878 Sheriff of Delaware Co. [NY] died at Pepacton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 27th ult.  He was a captain in the 144th regiment during the late war and has always borne a reputation for excellent Christian qualities.  Funeral and burial at Croton on the 29th.

The remains of Edward Reed of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] were brought to this place for interment last Monday.  Mr. Reed was formerly a resident of this town.

Mount Vision, Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. A. Wilcox [Betsey Keyes Wilcox] died Sunday April 20 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Marlette  She was a lady highly esteemed by all and will be very much missed.

News Item

A Bainbridge Mystery

From the Utica Herald [Oneida Co. NY]

Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], April 28:  About 8 o'clock this morning, District Attorney Church received a dispatch from Coroner M, D. Spencer, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to come to that place immediately without giving particulars in the case which savored of a criminal character.  It appears that a young woman named Elizabeht Belden, twenty-four or five years of age, who was temporarily stopping in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] but whose mother resides in Guilford, had died suddenly in a somewhat singular and mysterious manner.  In some way evidence or suspicions of malpractice were brought to notice of the coroner, Dr. Spencer, by declarations of the victim or otherwise, hence the telegram to the prosecuting officer of the county.  A well-known physician of Bainbridge is implicated in the case, and also a somewhat prominent married man residing in Guilford. A postmortem in the case is now being held, but the result has not been made known to the public.

Some years ago, Miss Belden lived in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and was the mother of an illegitimate child, who now must be some five or six years of age.  The father of the child is supposed to be very well known and would furnish a chapter in the same old story.

The deceased made an ante mortem statement implicating Dr. Meacham of Bainbridge.

Norwich, April 30:  The jury at Guilford in the case of Elizabeht Belden, who died Sunday from the effects of abortion, concluded its labors today  The greater portion of the evidence is kept secret by the officials, but it is understood that in her dying statement, the woman implicated Dr. I.D. Meacham of Bainbridge and Chas. F. Horton, a young farmer of Butternuts, Otsego Couty [NY].  The jury returned a verdict that Miss Belden's death was caused by Dr. Meacham and C.F. Horton.  These parties are held to appear before the grand jury.

Vital Records, Delaware (1832) & Otsego (1864) counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 9, 1832

Deaths

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Col. John Eells in the 77th year of his age.  Col. Eells was a patriot of the Revolution - early took a decided part in his country's cause and bore arms in her defense in times that tried men's souls.  He sustained himself with Christian fortitude and patience, under a distressing illness and resigned his soul into the hands of God who gave it.

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 6th inst., Ann Eliza Hunt daughter of Mr. John Hunt, aged nine months.

In the village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th inst. after a short but distressing illness, Frances Elizabeth [Pratt], daughter of M Pratt, M.D. of this village aged 2 years and 10 months.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 16, 1832

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] yesterday afternoon after a severe and lingering illness, Mr. Isaac Hathaway aged 62 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 30, 1832

Marriages

In Bloomville [Delaware Co. NY] on Sunday last by the Rev. Mr. McAuiley, Mr. Stephen R. Keeler to Miss Betsey L. Merwin daughter of Col. Asher Merwin.

In Homer, Cortland County [NY] on Sunday the 20th inst. by the Rev. A. Bennett, Mr. M.R. Hulce, Esq. of Deposit, Del. Co. [NY] to Miss Eliza Ann Curtiss of the former place.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 2, 1864

Marriages

GREGORY - WORTHINGTON:  At Christ Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday morning, May 2d, by the Rev. S.H. Bryanott, Archibald Gregory M.D. of Jersey City to Kate D. [Worthington] daughter of JH. Worthington, Esq. of Cooperstown.

ROOT - STOCKING:  At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] May 24, by the Rev. Mr. Harris of Grace Church, Doct. Frank H. Root of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary M. [Stocking] youngest daughter of the late J.M. Stocking, Esq of Utica.

BLIVIN - SHAW:  At Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] May 28 by the Rev. Charles W. Tomlinson, Mr. Frank M. Blivin of Bridgewater [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Caroline S. Shaw of Cooperstown.

Deaths

PARISH:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 21, Achsa Parish wife of Andrew Parish aged 81 years.

JUDD:  In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] May 17, Major Elijah Judd aged 58 years.

PRIEST:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] May 23, Amos Priest aged 79 years.

Another brakeman on the N.Y. & Erie RR. was killed week before last at Wureason's bridge about two miles below Deposit[Delaware Co. NY].  the Courier says that the coroner's jury rendered a verdict censuring the company for constructing a bridge so low as to endanger the lives of tis employees. The company is now engaged in raising it. This is the third or fourth man killed at the same place.

On Monday last a little Child of Thomas Doran's came running out from the schoolhouse in the Foster neighborhood down the river at recess, after a colt which was passing, when the animal kicked, hitting the child and injuring it so severely that it died on Tuesday afternoon.  Parents should caution their children against such carelessness and children should remember that death often follows on such thoughtless action.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, June 9, 1864

Marriages

CARSELL - YOUNG:  At Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY] May 12, by the Rev. S.M. Kee, Mr. Legrand Cassell of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice Young of Guilford Centre.

MALLORY - NASH:  At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 25, by the Rev. Wm. kSearls, Mr. H. Deloss Mallory to Miss Sophia Nash both of Norwich.

Deaths

BIRDSALL:  In Unadilla Centre [Otsego Co. NY] June 1, James H. Birdsall aged 22 years, 1 months and 27 days.

YALE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] May 27, Joel Yale aged 73 years.

STRAIT:  In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 23, Jacob Strait son of Alvinia Strait, aged 24 years, 7 moths and 13 days.

HUNT:  In the Hospital at Fort Marshal, April 3, Charles Henry Hunt formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years, 7 months and 24 days.

TIFFANY:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] May 11, Georgiana [Tiffany] daughter of Clark and Cyntha Tiffany, aged 7 years and 1 months.

NILES:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] May 6, Mrs. Sarah J. Niles aged 28 years and 11 months.

HITCHCOCK:  In North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] May 28(?), Benjamin Hitchcock aged 55 years.

In the case of a little child of Mr. Thomas Shaw of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] that died on 29th May after a lingering illness of several weeks, a postmortem examination disclosed the fact that it died from eating an almond meat, a piece of which lodged in some part of the intestines, causing an abscess.  The little sufferer was between three and four years old.  Norwich Union.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, October 27, 1866

Marriages

BENNETT - INMAN:  On the 14th inst. at Hubbard's Hotel in Clockville [Madison Co. NY], by H.H. Hathaway, Esq. Mr. Cutler Bennett to Miss Mary Inman both of Smithfield in this county [Madison Co. NY].

QUACKENBUSH - RAWSON:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] at the house of the bride Oct. 24th, by the Rev. G.W. Smith, Mr. Chauncey Quackenbush of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Louisa Rawson of Vernon.

COOLEY - FAIRCHILD:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] on the 22d inst. at the Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. John Cooley of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Eva Fairchild of Hamilton.

BORDWELL - GEER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22 by the Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. Charles Bordwell of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Jennette K. Geer of Smyrna.

HAIGHT - PHILLIPS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 3, by the Rev. B. Shove, Mr. George P. Haight to Miss Cornelia A. Phillips both of Cazenovia.

PHILLIPS - HOWARD:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 17 by the Rev. J.B. Child, Mr. Ralph Phillips of Fenner [Madison Co. NY] to Mrs Caroline Howard of Cazenovia.

SMITH - GOAKES:  In Bennett's Corners [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 20, by Rev. G.W. Smith, Mr. William J Smith of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Goakes of the same place.

Deaths

LEWIS:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 20th Mrs Sarah Lewis wife of morgan Lewis, aged 69 years.

RAYMOND:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 6th James Raymond only remaining son of Mr. Asa Raymond of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY], aged 36 years.

HOFFMAN:  In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 8th, of typhoid fever, Rerida [Hoffman] wife of Mr. John Hoffman, aged 65 years.

RECORD:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] on Sunday morning the 21st last, Mr. Samuel Record aged 70 years.

WILLIAMS: In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on the 23d inst. after a brief illness, Julia [Williams] wife of Geo. H. Williams, formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 34 years.

KIER:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] on th e 26th ult. William Kier aged 6 years.

Bridgeport, Onondaga Co. NY:  Mr. Franklin Harpham died of consumption on the evening of the 18th inst. and the same night Mrs Margaret Foster who was apparently enjoying usual good health, "fell asleep to wake no more."  Her husband, hearing her breathe strangely, spoke to her and receiving no answer arose and procured a light.  When he returned to the bedside she had ceased to breathe.

Canastota, Madison Co. NY:  A boy five years old, son of Mr. Johnson, who occupies the Campbell farm, two miles south of this place, was seen entering their barn about ten o'clock on Thursday morning, with a small stick on fire.  It was supposed he was using the fire to light a pipe which he had. Shortly after, smoke was seen issuing from the barn.  When efforts were made to find the child and extinguish the flames, both of which however were unsuccessful.  It was supposed at first that the child had accidentally set fire to the barn, and frightened at what he had done, had hid himself in the woods nearby.  All efforts to find the little fellow proving unavailing, after the barn had burned down, search was made in the smoldering embers when the bones of  the boy were found. There were in the barn only two or three tons of hay and a small amount of straw. We did not ascertain the loss.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, October 20, 1866

Marriages

BUYN - SMITH:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 16, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. Daniel Buyn to Miss D. Smith all of Lenox.

PURDY - HALL:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 16, by the same, Mr. Henry L. Purdy to Miss Carrie L. Hall all of Oneida [Madison Co. NY].

COE - HALL:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 17, by the same, Mr. A.T. Coe of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Hall, of Verona.

DAVIS - STISSER:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 17, by the same, Mr. Harvey Davis of Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY] to Miss Jane Stisser of Lenox.

PUGSLEY - LOOMIS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 10, by Rev. J. B. Child, Mr. William Pugsley of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Mrs. Louisa M. Loomis of Cazenovia.

CONANT - BICKNELL:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 89, by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Delos W. Conart of Mansfield, Conn., to Miss Evelyn L. Bicknell of the former place.

CONINE - KILTS:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 10, by Rev. W. A. Wurts, Mr. L.M. Conine of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Kilts of Canastota.

HANKINS - DERRICK:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] Oct. 10 by Rev. Wm. Clarke, Mr. Lewis Hankins of Madison [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Katie Derrick of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

WHITE - BUCKLEY:  Also, by the same, Oct. 11, Mr. Parker White of Madison [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Harriet R. Buckley of Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY].

HALL - GILBERT:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Oct 4, by Rev. P.T. Hughston, Mr. Orville S. Hall of Hamilton to Miss Helen M. Gilbert of East Hamilton.

BUNCE - CLARK:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 4, by Rev. S.S. Webber, Mr. J.W. Bunce of Hartford, Conn. to Miss Louisa Clark formerly of Madison.

FRISBIE - NICHOLS:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 3, by Rev. L.C. Rogers, Mr. Samuel Frisbie to Miss Catherine M. Nichols, both of Fenner.

COCKETT - KIMBALL:  In Vernon Centre [Oneida Co. NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. George E Cockett to Miss Adela F. Kimball both of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

EASTMAN - HALE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16, by Rev. R.A. Patterson, Mr. Eugene Eastman of this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] to Miss Julia F. Hale of Norwich. 

Deaths

KIER:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] September 26, William Kier aged 63 years.

SHERMAN:  At Genesee Forks, Potter Co., Pa., Sept. 11, Mr. Uriel Sherman formerly of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] aged 43 years and 6 months.

BAKER:  At Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 3, 1866, while on a visit to her son, J.J.L. Baker, Esq. Mrs. Adah Baker aged 74 years, 7 months and 3 days.

The subject of this notice was born in Roxbury, Conn., February 29, 1792.  She removed to Neldon in this county [Madison Co. NY] when quite young, where she resided nearly all of the time until her death.  Possessing a vigorous constitution and mind, she endured the hardships and privations incident to a pioneer life with remarkable fortitude. She will be long remembered by those who knew her best, as ever active in promoting the good of others.  She lived not for herself alone.  Married when young, she was the mother of a large family of children, seven of whom survive her to lament her decease.  It was in the family circle and as a Christian that her virtues were most conspicuous. With an affection for  her children somewhat unusual, she ever labored for their good with an untiring zeal. The last act of her life was to minister to the family of her son in their sickness.  Leaving her home in usual health, while striving to alleviate the sufferings of her children, she was unexpectedly stricken down. For more than  half a century she had been a devoted Christian, having been a member of the M.E. Church sixty-one years. Without excitement, but with a calm, serene mind, she approached the grave, "Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams."  When asked if she wanted to recover she replied, "I have no anxiety.  I am ready to go," and invoking blessings on her children, in the season when all nature was changing and decaying, she closed her earthly career to enter, we trust, upon a higher and better one.  She will be deeply lamented.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, October 6, 1866

Marriages

WAYMAN - EDSON:  In Peterboro [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 20, by Rev. W.F. Bridge, Mr.  Harrison Wayman of Davenport, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] to Miss Hannah Edson of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

CHURCH - SEARS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 26, by Rev. Thomas Fisher, Mr. George W Church of Newark, N.Y. [Wayne Co.] to Miss Sarah Amelia Sears of DeRuyter.

ABELL - JONES:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 27 by Rev. Baxter Newton, Mr. Jabez W. Abell to Miss Mary A. Jones both of Cazenovia.

THORN - MASON: In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 23, by Rev. W. H. D. Grannie, Mr. Charles H. Thorn of St. Louis [MO] to Miss Ella M. [Mason] daughter of Hon. Charles Mason, of Hamilton.

NASH - BURDICK:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Sept. 25, by Esq. Melhinch, Mr. John B. Nash of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Sarah L. Burdickl of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

KNOWLES - MERRITT:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 20 by Rev. Mr. Hakes, Mr. Henry M. Knowles  of Battle Creek, Mich. to Miss Amelia Merritt of West Eaton.

BEECHER - MAY:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] by Rev. W.A. Wurz, Hamilton Beecher Esq. of Canastota [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Caroline May of Utica.

ALEXANDER - WHITNEY:  In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] Sept. 25, by Rev. W.A. Wadsworth, Mr. McIntosh Alexander of Verona to Mrs. Jane Whitney of Vernon.

Deaths

RHOADES:  In Hubbardsville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 18, Ella [Rhoades] only daughter of Columbus F. and Ellen Rhoades.

YALE:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Sept. 28, after a week's illness, Mr. J. Herbert Yale, proprietor of the Waterville Times, aged 29 years.

BAKER:  In Salem, ill. Sept. 9 of consumption, Mr. Arthur M. Baker aged 52 years.  The deceased was for many years a resident of Hamilton, Madison Co. [NY] and one of the proprietors of the Democratic Reflector.  He left Hamilton for the west some six or seven years ago.

STEVENS:  In Oneida Castle [Oneida Co., NY] , Sept. 29, Mrs Cornelia A. Stevens.

DOWNER:  Peterboro, Madison Co. NY:  With sadness we announce the death of the second daughter of Martha and Emmond Downer of this place.  Little Amy [Downer] an interesting child of twelve summers, was taken seriously ill while on a visit to some relative in Avon, Livingston County [NY].  Her parents were sent for and no pains were spared that ample means could provide or kind friends and skillful physicians devise for her recovery, but with no avail.  The disease proved to be brain fever, which continued for three weeks when on Friday evening the 28th ult. she passed away. The heart stricken parents mournfully returned to their  home with her lifeless form and on Monday of the present week, many sympathizing friends met to pay their last respects to the departed one, who was especially endeared to the Sabbath School of which for years she was a regular attendant.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, October 14, 1866

Marriages

WHEDON - PARMELY: In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] at the residence of Geo. Thomas, Esq. Oct. 4th, by Rev. E.S. Davis, Hiram Whedon, Esq. of Oneida [Madison Co. nY] to Miss Anna A. Parmely.

LEWIS - SMITH:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 4th, by Rev. E.S. Davis, Mr. Charles Lewis to Miss Fidelia Smith.

COOK - ALLEN:  In Kirkville [Onondaga Co. NY], Oct. 3d, at the house of the bride's father by Rev. Wm. Reddy, Mr. George A. Cook of Kirkville to Miss Hattie E. Allen of the same place.

FOOTE - CONRAD:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 4th, by Rev. Wm. Reddy, Mr. Nathan Foote to Mrs. Fanny Conrad both of Chittenango.

CARPENTER - CHEESMAN:  In Genoa, Cayuga Co. [NY] October 2, by Rev. R.C. Fox, Mr. Geo. C. Carpenter, of Nelson [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Francis E Cheesman of the former place.

TUCKERMAN - WHITE:  In Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 2, by Rev. Samuel Miller, Gilbert D. Tuckerman of Newark, Wayne Co. [NY] to Miss Adella S. Smith of Eaton.

LANGWORTHY - YORK:  In North Bergen, Genesee Co. [NY] by Rev. Mr. Barnard, Geo. C. Langworthy of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Deborah York of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY].

CONANT - BICKNELL:  At the residence of J.R. Comes near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 8th, by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Deloss W. Conant of Mansfield, Conn. to Miss Evelyn L. Bicknell of the former place.

RICHARDSON - ISBELL:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] on the 27th ult. by Rev S.S. Utter, Mr. Alfred A. Richardson of Erieville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Isbell of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

FERRY:  In this village [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] Oct. 7th, of scarlet fever, Bertha [Ferry] only child of J.E. and C.M. Ferry, aged 5 years, 7 months and 13 days.

SHERWOOD:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 28, Mary Eva Sherwood aged 14 years.

NIGHTINGALE:  In Alderbrook [Franklin Co. NY], Sept. 24, of scarlet fever, Beersheba [Nightingale] daughter of John and Hannah Elizabeth Nightingale, natives of Blackburn, England, aged 7 years, 2 months and 24 days.

MORGAN:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 3, Mr. Elias Morgan aged 82 years.

BAKER:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], at the residence of her son, J.J.L. Baker, Esq. Oct. 3, Mrs. Adah Baker of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] in the 75th year of her age.

BELLINGER:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Oct. 5, Capt. William Bellinger late of the 147th Reg. N.Y.V. aged 35 y'rs.

FARWELL:  At his residence near Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California, very suddenly, on the morning of Sept. 5, Mr. John Farwell formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 66 years.

STALKER:  In Pierceville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 24, of scarlet fever, James Stalker, only son of John C. and Mary Jane Stalker aged 11 months and 26 days.

Sweet rest to thee, our little con, / Our darling boy, our Jamie / Sleep softly by thy sister's side, / Our cherished little Jamie.

Two little forms of human clay / Are mouldering on earth's pillow / Two radiant beings wait for us / Beyond death's stormy billow.

Oh Father! In thy pitying love, / Look on us in compassion / And heal our hearts, so sorely tried, / and still each stormy passion.

Vital Records, Chenango (1839) & Broome (1845) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 13, 1839

Deaths

At Westfield, Chautauqua County [NY] of apoplexy on the 25th ult., Mrs. Marcia Seward, wife of B.J. Seward, Esq. (brother of Gov. Seward).  Mrs. Seward was found in the morning on the floor, by the bedside in an insensible state from which she never recovered and in which she expired in about 24 hours afterwords.  She was beloved as an exemplary member of the church and of society and long will her family and friends and the wide circle in which she was known lament the death of this estimable lady.  Albany Argus.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] of consumption, on the 5th inst. Mr. James Davis aged 26 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 27, 1839

Death

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Clarissa [Winter] wife of the Rev. H. Winter and daughter of Judah Bement, Esq. of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] aged 22 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 4, 1839

Marriages

In New York, on Tuesday morning the 19th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Hawks, the Hon Luther Bradish, Lieut. Gov. of the State of New York to Miss Mary E. Hart.

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Wm. Hose, Mr. Abraham Peck of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ann Boull of Utica.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 18, 1839

Marriage

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 12th instant by the Rev. J. Sessions, Mr. Abraham F. Foot to Miss Nancy Kennedy.

Death

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 13th instant, of consumption, Mr. Oliver P. Benedict aged 29 years.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 6, 1845

Marriages

In the town of Union [Broome Co. NY], on Wednesday, January 29th, by Elder Darby, Mr. Soloman Aldrich of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Eliza Ann [Bloomer] daughter of Coles Bloomer, Esq. of the former place.

In Windsor [Broome Co. NY] on the 25th of December by the Rev. Daniel Chase, Mr. Lyman Wooster to Miss Lury A. Page both of Windsor.

At Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] on the morning of the 23d January by the Rev. T.J. Cole, Mr. Stephen J. Adams to Miss Viletta [Marcy] second daughter of A.L. Marcy Esq., both formerly of Dutchess Co. N.Y.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 13, 1845

Marriage

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Thursday the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bartlett, William Bigler of this village to Ann Eliza Seymour] daughter of Dr. Seymour.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 20, 1845

Death

At Louisana, Pike Co. Mo., on the 16th of November after a short but severe illness, Mr. Timothy T. Bake and on the 31st of January, Pamelia [Bake] wife of the late T.T. Bake.

Seldom has it fallen to our lot to record the deaths of any persons more worthy of a passing tribute, than the two whose names form the heading of this paragraph.  The relatives of the deceased by this sudden dispensation of Providence have sustained an afflictive and irreparable loss, a loss which in view of numberless virtues, time alone, aided by the teaching of our Lord and Master can repair.

Long too, will their names be held in sacred remembrance by an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances and often will tears of heartfelt sorrow mingle and fall to the memories of these, the virtuous dead.  But not only in relation of friend and neighbor did they bear a conspicuous part, for in higher and holier connections than these they were wont to mingle and drink deeply at the fount of Piety and Worth.  Having for many years been communicants of the Methodist Episcopal Church, they lived as becometh good and faithful members of the same. and numbers in this village have, while they occasionally tarried with us, knelt at the same altar and mingled their voices in unison at the throne of supplication. But they are gone and to their remaining friends have left examples well worthy of imitation, forasmuch as their departure was crowned with that calmness and submission, which characterizes the devoted followers of the cross.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, February 27, 1845

Marriages

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Thursday morning the 20th inst. by the Rev Mr. Barker, Mr. James De La Fayette Harvey to Miss Dema Ann Totton all of Binghamton.

In Delhi, Delaware co [NY] on Wednesday, February 19th by the Rev. George Waters, Mr. Frederick A. Morgan formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Vesta Ann [Flower] daughter of Jonathan P. Flower, all of that place.