Vital Records, Chenango (1840) & Madison (1866) Counties, NY

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 5, 1840

Marriage

At Marshal, Michigan, on the 20th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Childs, George Y. Gilbert, Esq., of New York, to Mary [Fitch] eldest daughter of Jabez S. Fitch of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 12, 1840

Death

In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] on the 3d, Isaac Jones a soldier of the Revolution, aged 84 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 19, 1840

Deaths

In Painted Post, Steuben Co. [NY] on the 11th inst., Mrs. Mary T. [Gridley and daughter of D. Brigham of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

In Fort Plain [Montgomery Co. NY], Delos W Gazley, Printer, formerly a workman in this office, aged 21 years.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, December 1, 1866

Marriages

BROWN - TUCKER:  In New Woodstock [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 20, by Rev. N. Mumford, Mr. Warren Brown of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Geneva Tucker of New Woodstock.

BLAIR - CODY:  In Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 28, by Rev. C.D. Shetland, Mr. Jasper L. Blair of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY], to Miss Delphene Cody of Westmoreland.

CLOCK - GUY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY], Nov. 21 by Rev. Mr. Stowers, Mr. Harvey J. Clock of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Jennie L. Guy of Verona.

Deaths

ISBELL:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 22, of consumption, Mary Isbell aged 27 years.

BENJAMIN:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Nov 22 of old age Mrs. Martha [Benjamin] wife of Hon. Elias P. Benjamin, aged 74 years.

DUNBAR:  In Poolville [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 2-, Mrs. ---eda Dunbar widow of David Dunbar, aged 77 years.

FRIZELLE:  In New Woodstock, Nov. 13, Miss Sally Frizelle aged 55(?) years.

FLEMING:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 2 after a short and severe illness, Ceriza W. Palmer wife of Ira H. Fleming, aged 41 years.

ENOS:  In D---sville, Allegany Co. [NY] Oct. 30, Mr. Joseph Enos formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 83 years.

ROACH:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 20, Lansing H. Roach formerly of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].

GATES:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 19(?) Mrs. Polly Campbell Gates widow of Ezra Gates.

LONG:  Bridgeport [Onondaga Co. NY] A Mr. Long an elderly gentleman and a resident for several years of an island in the Creek, died there on the 9th, aged 74.  He leaves a wife and several stepchildren.  He was a worthy man, and much respected by those who knew him.

News Item

There is an old woman by the name of [Eve] Van Schock residing in the town of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] about half a mile from New London, who is now between one hundred and one hundred and one years of age.  She came to Oneida county from Albany and located but a little way from where she now resides, sometime before the commencement of the Erie Canal, in 1817, and has resided in that town ever since.  She is now quite hale and hearty for one of her years and can endure considerable fatigue.  About a year ago, she went to Rome [Oneida Co. NY] in a double lumber wagon and went about the streets on foot looking for a pair of spectacles that would suit her eyes, which had become somewhat impaired.  Her hearing and mental faculties are yet in pretty good condition.  Her mode of life has been a laborious one, taking a great deal of active exercise out of, as well as indoors.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 22, 1880

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Mr. Fred W. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nellie Christien York daughter of Charles C. York, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by Rev. Mr. Morehouse, Mr. Henry Barr to Miss Maggie Wells both of South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 30th, by rev. H.C. Halstead, Mr. George B Barber to Miss Ellen E. Lamphere, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 15th, by Rev. L. C. Hayes, Mr. Samuel B. Avery of Norwich to Miss Julia M. Scott of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Jan. 15th, by rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. John B Woodruff of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida E  Hastings of Colesville.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] Dec. 31st, by Rev. W.A. Robinson, Mr. Fred I. Boles to Miss Alice M Riggs all of Homer.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 30th, Mr. Otis R. Brooks aged 72 years and 11 months.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 12th, Abby W. [Brown] wife of Dudley Brown, aged 75 years.

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Entered into rest, at Hoboken, N.J., Jan'y `15th of pneumonia, Mrs. Frances A. Mathews aged 67 years.

"In confidence of a certain faith and in the Communion of the Catholic Church," she fell asleep.  Only those who knew Mrs. Mathews well could fitly appreciate the rare and balanced excellence of her Christian character, the happy and genial temperament, and the marked unselfishness of her nature. She was a devoted Christian mother and had been burnished by exquisite sorrow to enjoy the blessedness of that home where sorrow is unknown.  Her soul pleased the Lord she loved and served; therefore He took her away.  "So, He giveth His beloved sleep."

The remains of Mrs. Frances Matthews of Hoboken, N.J. arrived in this village on Saturday morning last and were buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery during the afternoon of that day, after burial service in Zion Church.  Mrs. Matthews was a former resident of this village and was an aunt of Mrs. John R. Juliand.  Mr. Fred Matthews, son of the deceased and also a former resident of this village, accompanied his mother's remains here and saw them deposited beneath the sod of her native valley.  Mrs. Matthews died of pneumonia after a brief illness. She was a pleasant lady, a kind neighbor, and a firm friend.  Her death will be mourned by a large circle foo friends in this locality.

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The Late Hon. Hugh G. Crozier

A Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY] correspondent send us the following relative to the life, etc. of the late Hugh G. Crozier.

The residence of Mr. Crozier for many years was the village of Smithville Flats, N.Y., except as business called him for a few weeks or months occasionally to the city.  He was a native of Ireland and reared in the Presbyterian Church and faith.  At one time in his early life, he contemplated entering the Christian ministry and with this end in view, he prosecuted his studies in the University of Glasgow until he received the bachelor's degree; but subsequently changing his plans, he came to this country and engaged in business in New York.  While in the city, he married Miss Nancy Harrison, who with three daughters, still survive him.  Soon after his marriage, he removed to this village, the quiet country life, in their beautiful home, in this charming valley, suiting his tastes better than the confined life of the city.  Here their ample means enabled them not only to live in comfort and elegance, but to exercise a liberal benevolence among the people of this locality.

Mr. Crozier was a member of the Presbyterian Church of this place, which was a large recipient of his beneficence.  He not only contributed generously to the support of its ministry, but in all its enlargements and improvements, he bore the greater part of the burden. the Sabbath School of which he was long Superintendent was the special object of his interest and was constantly receiving substantial tokens of his affectionate care.  A permanent fund which he secured for the church, will constitute a lasting monument to his memory.

In his private Christian life, Mr. Crozier gave evidence of sincere piety, though without any ostentatious professions.  He was a man of deep, religious convictions, of unwavering devotion to the doctrines and order of the Presbyterian Church and was ever ready, out of a spontaneous and large-hearted generosity, to give practical aid to every good work.  Much that he did for the support of the church and the promotion of religion in this place will never be known until the great day shall finally make all things manifest. But his kindness to the poor and readiness to help those in trouble will be long and gratefully remembered among this people.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1873)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, January 2, 1873

Marriages

ACKERMAN - HAGER:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Jan. 1 at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. John Ackerman of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Mary E. Hager of Rome.

TAYLOR - LOFTUS:  In Eaton village [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 25, by the Rev. Judson Davis, Mr. Ambrose Taylor of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Mary Loftus of West Eaton.

SHERWOOD - ALLEN:  At Frank's Hotel, Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 25, by the Rev. F.H. Newton, Mr. Joseph Sherwood and Miss Flora Allen.

SMITH - HEFFNER:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 22 by Rev. I.D. Peaslee, Mr. John Smith and Miss Annie Heffner both of Hamilton.

BIGELOW - BIGELOW:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 28, by the Rev. D.W. Bigelow, assisted by the Rev. C.W. Adams, Mr. Charles C. Bigelow of New York City, and Laura A Bigelow.

ELMER - HAZARD:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 17, by Rev. F.J. Whitney, James L. Elmer and Sophia Hazzard all of Erieville [Madison Co. NY].

SNYDER - CLARK:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18, by Rev. F.J. Whitney, Warren F. Snyder of Lenox [Madison Co. NY] and Linda M. Clark of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY].

HOUSEMAN - CLEAVELAND:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 17, by rev. B.H. Brown, Mr. John M. Houseman and Mrs Laverna Cleaveland all of Stockbridge.

ATWOOD - ROGERS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18 by Rev. H. Harvey, M.D., Mr. E.F. Atwood of Obertin, Ohio, and Miss H.M. Rogers of Hamilton.

HENRY - SWIFT:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24 by Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Mr. William T. Henry of New York and Miss Annie L. Swift daughter of A.B. Swift of Hamilton.

MARTIN - PICKERT:  In Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], Dec. 18 by Rev. S.S.N. Greeley, Mr. John L. Martin Jr., of Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] and Miss Julia A. Pickert of Oswego.

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BARNETT - BULKELEY:  In Norwich, Conn., Dec. 26, by Rev. Mr. -?-, Mr. M.D. Barnett of Rome [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Annie T. Bulkeley.

The reception given by M.D. Barnett and bride at the residence of their father, M.D. Barnett, Esq. in this village on Tuesday evening of this week, as described by an eyewitness, was indeed a pleasant affair and we regret much at our inability to be present.  There were some seventy-five or eighty persons present, filling the rooms with a gay and lively company. From the fact that Mr. Barnett had spent many of his early days in this village and that his lady had made previous visits to Oneida, rendered the reception particularly pleasant, as the former was stranger to none and the latter to comparatively few. Several ladies and gentlemen were present from Rome, where it is well known Mr. Barnett has for some years past been engaged as attorney and counselor-at-law.  Mrs. Barnett was a resident of Norwich, Connecticut.  We wish them a happy and prosperous life.

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Mr. and Mrs. John Quackenbush of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] celebrated their golden wedding Christmas Dec. 25, 1872, by the reunion of their children and in the presence of the relatives and friends of the family.  Their children, eleven in number, were all present with the exception of one son who was unavoidably detained at home.  Four of them, with their husbands and wives and the wife of the absent son came from LaCrosse, Wis., and one son with his wife came from Madison, Wis. to attend this fiftieth anniversary of their parents' marriage.  This family is remarkable in this respect that it has remained unbroken for fifty years, a death never having occurred in it to mar its completeness. The youngest of the family is 24 and the oldest 49 years of age, and they are all sound in body and mind, with every prospect of living to a vigorous old age.  The aggregate age of the eleven children is 429 years and 5 months.  The average height of the sons, eight in number, is five feet eleven inches, the shortest being five feet nine inches tall and the tallest is six feet one inch. A gold-headed cane was presented to the father and a gold pin to the mother by the children.  The presentation was made by the oldest son in a few feeling and appropriate remarks.  

Mr. Quackenbush was born in Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., N.Y. in the year 1800, and removed with his father to Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY] in the year 1812, where he remained until 1815, when he moved into the Stockbridge Valley, where he has ever since lived.  He is a Hollander by descent; his great-grandfather having come from Holland about 1755 as a soldier in the old French war in the service of Great Britain.  After peace was declared, he settled in Manhattan, now New York, and from him and a brother that came with him, have descended all by the name of Quackenbush.  Mr. Quackenbush's grandfather served in the war of the Revolution as a bearer of dispatches and lived many years after the Independence of the United States was acknowledged by Great Britain with the subject of this sketch and died at the advanced age of ninety-five.

Mrs. Quackenbush was born in Sharon, Schoharie Co. N.Y. in 1804, and moved with her father, Joseph Stam, into the Stockbridge Valley in the year 1819 where she has lived always in sight of her old home ever since.  Her great-grandfather came to his country from Germany just previous to the war of the Revolution.

Deaths

POND:  In Knoxboro [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 29, Annie Pond daughter of Tilden P. Pond, aged 4 years and 11 months.

CHAIMBERLAIN:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 25, Lowell Chaimberlain aged 80 years.

SHAVER:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 28, Robert Shaver aged nearly 61 years.

HUBBARD:  A correspondent of the Utica Herald [Oneida Co. NY] says:  Another soldier of the war of 1812 has passed away.  At Oneida Castle [Oneida Co. NY], where he had lived forty-eight years, an estimable and honored citizen, an honest and upright man.  Noadiah Hubbard on Christmas day, at the ripe old age of 90 years, gathered himself to his father's.  He came to Oneida Castle in 1824, with his amiable and lovely wife, whom he married at Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, his former residence, and with whom he has lived sixty-three years, leaving her behind him at the good old age of 86 years.  He was a soldier of the war of 1812 and was at the defense of Berlin in 1815.  His vocation at Oneida Castle was always farming and for many years past he and his wife have lived with their son, Dexter Hubbard, Esq. who has made their old age one of their happiness and peace. The strongest attachment and devotion has always existed between the deceased and his wife and between parents and children.  They had seven children, five of whom are still living.  Noadiah retained his mental powers to the very last and his physical strength in a wonderful degree.  Thus, another of the old landmarks has passed from our midst, beloved and honored by all who knew him.

JAYNES:  A man named Jaynes who resides near State Bridge [Oneida Co. NY] was frozen to death near Irish Ridge [Oneida Co. NY] on Monday night of last week.  The circumstances appear to be as follows:  Mr. Jaynes, who is by trade a carpenter, started for Irish Ridge on Monday of last week to seek employment, but did not succeed in obtaining it and started to return in the evening.  This was the last seen of him alive.  He was found on Tuesday morning lying upon his back in the ditch, lifeless.  Mr. J. we understand, was subject to fits and probably was attacked with one rendering him insensible, and in this condition froze to death.  Mr. Jaynes was a man of temperate habits, about 65 years of age and leaves a family.

CONKEY; Walter M. Conkey of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Treasurer of the New York and Midland Railroad from its organization and for the last twenty-five years President of the Bank of Chenango, died of apoplexy, Sunday evening, Dec. 29th, at his residence in Norwich.  Mr. Conkey had during the past few years become very generally known along the line of the Midland Railroad and was highly esteemed for his manly virtues, business qualities and strict integrity. A special dispatch received by the Utica Observer a few hours after his death states that Mr. Conkey is the second bank President, both holding positions long, that has died the past year.

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ISBELL:  In North Adams, Mass., Dec. 22, Abner Isbell formerly of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY], aged 81 years.

West Eaton, Madison Co. NY:  Abner Isbell, for thirty years a resident of this place, died at North Adams, Mass., on the 22d inst., aged 81 years.  Mr. Isbell came to this place about the year 1840 and engaged in the carding and cloth dressing business, which he carried on for about twenty years, his site of business being on the site of what is now Barnes, Mitchell & Howe's woolen mill.  He was ever known as a man of the strictest integrity in all his dealings with his fellow men, as well as a kind and indulgent husband and father.  About a year since, he sold what real estate he had in this place to D.E. Darrow and in the month of May last he moved to North Adams, where he has three sons living.  Edward Isbell, who is engaged in the livery and express business in this place, is the only one of the numerous family that resides here now.  He received a dispatch on Monday, 23d inst. announcing the death of his father, and he started immediately for North Adams to attend the funeral.

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STEWART:  Too late for notice in last week's Union we received the painful intelligence of the death, after a lingering illness, of Daniel Stewart in Brooklyn.  Within one short week we are called upon to chronicle the sad news also of Robert Stewart's decease.

It was but a short time since Robert in his usual health went to Brooklyn to attend to his sick brother.  He was there but a few days before being prostrated by a chronic difficulty with which he has been for many years more or less afflicted.  The two brothers had spent the most of their lives together in business, with that true spirit of brotherly love and kindness, which should characterize more of our earthly relations. Starting life as farmer boys in the town of Fenner in our county [Madison Co. NY], they in early manhood manifested a speculative disposition which cropped out in the buying of grain in this and other parts of the State for the eastern markets.  About twenty-five years ago they located in Chittenango and for a time were engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods. That being rather monotonous and not a very lucrative business at the time, they closed it up and commenced the business of distilling high wines, buying cattle and grain and laying fortune's foundation. They were universally esteemed for their high toned, straight forward, honorable way of dealing, and were two of the best businessmen that Madison County had to boast of.

No vain, glorious pompous exhibition of wealth was indulged in by either, nor were they parsimonious or niggardly in their dealings with mankind.  They were devoted to their friends and would do almost anything to help those in whom they had confidence.  Foes they had, and bitter ones too, but who has not when endowed with a positive nature and determination to defend his rights to the bitter end?

For a few years they were largely interested in the commission business in Buffalo, also in the Chittenango cotton mills of which Daniel was President, as was he likewise President of the National Bank, of Morrisville.  Robert had twice represented the people of this district in the Assembly and was for many years and up to the time of his death, president of the Chittenango Bank. Robert leaves an estimable wife and a daughter of about eighteen summers to mourn his loss. Daniel leaves in sorrow and sadness a lovely young wife without a child to comfort her.

From symptoms too plain to be misunderstood, the remains of Daniel were placed in a vault to await the anticipated early demise of his brother.  While working together through life as one, there seemed to be an appropriateness in their mortal remains being carried to their long resting place on the same day. when two such men are buried society has reason to mourn.  Being middle aged men, and in the prime of mental vigor, it should cause a shudder to all reflecting creatures to think how small a space there is between them and the grave. Can we not heed those frequent admonitions and prepare for the life to come?  Shall we continue in our worldly career until the short time allotted to us shall be exhausted in the whirl of business excitement and dropped into the uncertain abyss of eternity, without any assurance of a safe landing on the other side?

News Item

Erieville, Madison Co. NY:  The sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George Wells who live in this vicinity (I call them sons and daughters for they are too old to be called children) surprised their aged parents on Christmas day by making them an unexpected visit, bringing with them everything necessary for refreshment.  It was truly a surprise to the old people.  They had a pleasant time and the day, by them at least, may in truth be call "A Merry Christman," for the aged parents were not to be out done in the way of a surprise by those they had cared for and protected.  Consequently the aged father made a trial of his luck in the way of a surprise by giving each one of the eight sons and daughters a present, $100 or its equivalent in gold-bearing bonds, retaining the same amount for his absent stepdaughter, Mrs. Levi Fletcher, who now resides in lake City, Minnesota.  Of course the so-called children were surprised and beaten at their own game, and would have been more so, had not the old people in days gone by made similar exhibitions of their generosity towards them.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1871 & 1879)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 6, 1871

Deaths

Aug. 29th closed the earthly career of one of our most respected and aged citizens.  "Uncle" Jeremiah Medbury, who for 75 years has been a resident of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]. He came to this country with his parents when only nine years of age, at which time our hills and valleys were densely covered with forests that were inhabited with deer and other wild beasts, known only to the old pioneer who came to find a home in this section.  Gazette

On Monday morning about ten o'clock, the body of Mr. John Cope of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] was found lying in the road near Bennington's Cheese Factory, some three miles north of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], apparently dead.  His body was taken up, and he died in about an hour and a half.  He was injured about the head.  It appears that his team had run away with him, the wagon was bottom side up about six rods from him, the tongue of which was broken.  Mr. Cope was a very respectable citizen and this sad affair has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood.  He was in the 73d year of his age.  He was father of John and James Cope, merchants in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 13, 1871

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 3d, Dora R. [Matteson] only daughter of K.C. Matteson, aged 11 years and 4 months.

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In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 9th, Nathaniel Stevenson aged 61 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Our village was somewhat startled on Saturday morning by the report that our townsman, Nathanial Stevenson had died that morning.  Mr. S. has for a long time been troubled with the heart disease, and it was supposed about a year ago that he would die, but this summer he has been quite smart, so much so that he has attended to his business and kept his shop running.  Early on the morning of his death, he was apparently as well as usual, conversing with members of his family.  Breakfast being ready, some one of the family went to call him and found him lying in bed unconscious.  Medical aid was summoned, but he soon breathed his last, dropping away without a struggle.  Thus, has died one of our most worthy citizens.  Mr. Stevenson has been a resident of Morris over thirty years and in his intercourse among us he has ever been regarded as a most respected Christian man, and it would do well for us as a people to follow his example in our dealings with each other.  His funeral took place on Monday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.  As a token of respect, places of business in our village were closed during the funeral services.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 20, 1871

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's mother, in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th, by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Herbert M. Bronson to Miss Lenora Spencer.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 12th, Joseph Whitney, aged 76 years.

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 3d, John S. Latimer in the 85th year of his age.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 26th, Zara Comstock in the 73d year of his age.

In New Rutland, Ill., Aug. 30th, of consumption, Dr. Henry A. Almy formerly of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] aged 52 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 3d, Mary E. [Porter] wife of David H. Porter and daughter of Joseph and Sarah Sloan, aged 24 years, 9 months and 15 days.

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In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 3d, John G. Stevens aged 29 years.

Mr. Stevens formerly resided in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and worked for J.P. Kenyon.  The Chenango Telegraph says:  "Mr. Stevens was a young man who bore the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and the announcement of his death comes suddenly upon all who have not watched his slow but sure disease. Though he was young he has not lived entirely for naught.  Early in the struggle to crush out the rebellion, he announced his intention to devote himself to his country's cause whenever he felt that his services were demanded.  And when he was discouraged by friends, he invariably replied, "that to refuse his life for his country was to be false not only to it, but to himself."  Upon the formation of the 44th (Ellsworth) Regiment, he promptly enlisted with his brother George as a private, and went forth to vindicate with his life, if need be, the cause which he loved.  He was always faithful to every trust reposed in him and was beloved and esteemed by all his fellow officers as well as privates.  At the bloody engagement of Malvern Hill, he was seriously wounded in the leg and when able to leave the hospital was discharged from the service and returned home.  When able to work he has pursued his chosen avocation with skill and acceptance to his employers.  For several years, however his wound troubled him, and his disease (consumption) is attributable to the severe shock upon the system and the continued drain upon the vital powers caused thereby.  He leaves a wife and two children.

News Item

Whereas my wife Almira Bugby refuses to live with me, I hereby forbid all persons trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Sept. 13th, 1871.  L.T. Bugby.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 27, 1871

Marriages

At West Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 4th by Squire Gibbs, William A. Cook to Miss Mary E. Thurston both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

At Guthrie, Iowa, Sept. 13th, by Rev. H.H. Kellogg, W.B. Martin to Miss Lucy Derby only daughter of Ira Derby, Esq. formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th, by Rev. P. Scramling, Harmon J. Hurlbut to Miss Loverna Northrup, both of Otego.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 14th, at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.H. Allen, Charles E. Baldwin to Miss Celissa Miles both of Otego.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 13th by Rev. G. Jefferson Travis, George Pickens of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Addie Hubbard of Hartwick.

Deaths

In the town of Westford [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 4th, Mrs. Mary L. Wilson aged 52 years.

In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Aug. 26th, Mrs. Rebecca Wilber aged 72 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 18, 1879

Deaths

Died on Thursday, June 5th at Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] near the Junction, Pemberton S. Barnes 46 years of age.  Mr. Barnes was born and reared in the town of Maryland; was the son of Philip Barnes and brother of Hon. S.R. Barnes of Colliersville.  Mr. Barnes was a very quiet citizen, industrious and beloved and respected by all who knew him.  He was doing a good business, farming and lumbering.  He took his disease by endeavoring to prevent the fire from destroying his and his neighbors' timber.  There is no man who would be missed more than Pemberton.  He leaves a very amiable wife and two boys, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Seth Richmond one of the pioneers of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] died on Saturday 7th inst., upon the farm near Rockwell's Mills, where he had resided for seventy-five years past.  He was born in Rhode Island, in 1790, and in 1804 when he was fourteen years of age, his father removed to Guilford, locating upon the farm where he spent his long and useful life.

Vital Records, Broome County, NY (1845 & 1859)

 Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 1, 1845

Marriages

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Sept. 22d by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Henry Mores of Albany [Albany Co. NY] and Miss Hannah Gretton of this village [Binghamton].

In Montrose, Pa. Sept. 24th, by the same, Mr. Gilbert S. Angell of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY] and Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday the 24th Sept. Lucy Sophronia [Hotchkiss] daughter of G.W. Hotchkiss Esq, aged one year and three days.

In life or death, the innocent are blessed.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 8, 1845

Marriages

In West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY] on the 23d Sept. by the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Oliver Hamilton, Esq. of Troy City to Miss Sarah S Bowman of the former place.

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by Samuel M. Hunt, Esq. Mr. William Miner to Miss Lucinda Wessles(?) all of Union.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] on Tuesday the 7th inst. Edward James [Heit] son of James Heit, aged 10 months.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, October 29,1845

Marriages

In Owego [Tioga Co. NY] on Thursday evening, the 23d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Peck, Mr. Elias W Seymour of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Louisa L. Dodd of the former place.

At Great Bend, Pa., on the 8th inst. by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Mr. Thomas Hays of Conklin [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Betsy Newman of the former place.

Deaths

At the Binghamton Hotel in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Tuesday night of last week, Mr. William Thomas aged about 65.  Mr. Thomas was a native of Wales and late a resident of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] from which place he was removing with his two sons, to Carbondale Pa.  They arrived here on Saturday evening, Mr. T. being apparently in good health.  On Monday morning he was taken in an apoplectic fit, which thus suddenly terminated his mortal career.  He was, as we are informed, a respectable man and a member of the Baptist Church in Utica.

Suddenly in Newark, Tioga Co. N.Y. on the 22d inst. Rev. Caleb Whiting, late of the town of Virgil, Cortland Co. [NY] aged 61 years.

Union News, Union, NY, January 6, 1859

Marriages

In Maine, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 30th, 1858, by Rev. E.L. Benedict, Mr. Henry Baldwin of Nanticoke, N.Y. to Miss Sarah C. Bolles of the former place.

May your journey through life be fair / As ever nature's pencil drew, / And in the sunset of your day, / May virtue's pure celestial ray, / Guide your wandering steps to heaven.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 23d, by Rev. S.M. Stimson Mr. John Kerby to Miss Rebecca Bush both of Binghamton.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 25th, by Rev. S.M. Stimson, Mr. Robert Maslen to Miss Anna Burlington, all of Binghamton.

Death

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], dec. 22d, 1858, Frank Louisa [Bean] daughter of Stephen and Clarissa A. Bean, aged 8 months and 19 days.

Fare thee will sweet little cherub, / Thous are in the silent tomb. / Now thy prattling voice is silent / Thou hast early met thy doom.

Oh! we miss thee little Frankie, / Every day and every hour / Every moment shows some token / Of thy loves enkindling power.

Short thy stay on earth among us. / Oh, thou pure angelic one.  / But thy mission is accomplished, / And thy work on earth is done.

Thou hast gone to meet thy kindred / Who have journeyed on before. / And how gladly will they greet thee, / As you near the other shore.

When the evening shades are gathering, / Then we miss thee little one. / Oh, we knew not how we loved thee, / Frankie dear till thou wast gone.

Yet we hope again to meet thee, / In a better world than this, / When the race of life is finished. / Meet thee in a land of bliss. M.R.

Union News, Union, NY, January 13, 1859

Marriages

On Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1858, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Asa Bronson, Mr. Isaac N. Hine of the firm of B.F. -?- & Co. Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ellen Minor of North Stonington, Conn.

In Chenango [Broome Co. NY] Dec. 30th, at the residence of Amaziah Leonard, Esq. by the same.  Mr. Theodore Laycock of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Sarah E Hall of the former place.

Death

In this town [Union, Broome Co. NY] Jan. 8, 1859, Mrs. Sarah [Robbins] wife of Mr. Daniel Robbins, in the 48th year of her age.

Union News, Union, NY, January 20, 1859

Marriages

At the Presbyterian Chruch, in Union [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday evening, Jan. 16, 1859, by Rev. John Ford, William B. Ralyea, Esq. of the firm of D. Ralyea & son, to Miss Barbara S. Harvey all of this village [Union].

Dec. 30th, 1858, by Rev. M.C. Gaylord, Mr. Abner Willis to Miss Rhoda W. Moores all of Union [Broome Co. NY].

In Montrose [PA] at the Franklin Hotel on the 28th ult. by the Rev. B.B. Emory, Mr. Edwin M Fairbrother and Miss Hannah A. Lathrop both of Vestal, N.Y. [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday Jan. 15th, Mary E. [Rogers] wife of Edgar Rogers and daughter of E.W. Brigham, aged 22 years.

Vital Records, Chenango (1824), Delaware (1833) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 11, 1824

Deaths

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mrs. Anna [Pagett] consort of Mr. John Pagett, AE 38.

Yesterday morning, Beda [Judson] infant daughter of Mr. sherman Judson of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, August 25, 1824

Death

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday the 17th inst. Mr. Van Rensalaer Vanderheul, AE 18.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 8, 1824

Death

After a very short illness on Sunday evening last, Hiram Balcom AE 20 years, son of Mr. Francis Balcom of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].  In the prime of life, in the enjoyment of vigorous health, he was suddenly arrested by death, and his remains were followed to the grave by a numerous circle of afflicted relations, and sympathizing friends and companions.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 9, 1833

Marriages

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 31st ult. by the Rev. William Allanson, John A. Couch, Esq. of Jefferson Co. [NY] to Miss Jane Wilson of the former place.

Also Mr. Thomas M. Clark of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary McIntyre of Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, January 16, 1833

Marriages

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Harper Boice, of Harpersfield Mr. Socrates Gray to Miss Maria Ten Eick both of Davenport.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. John T. More of Moresville to Miss Rachel Stewart.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 23, 1833

Marriage

In Sanford, Broome County [NY] on Tuesday the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Frederick, Mr. Randolph Seaman to Miss Emily Snell.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 30, 1833

Marriages

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, Abijah Paine Esq. to Miss Annis Mitchell all of Meredith.

On the 20th inst. by the same, Mr. William Cornwall to Miss Eliza Cothell.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 22d inst. Mr. Rodney Dutton of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Currence Case of the former place.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 3d inst. by Francis Yeoman, Esq. Mr. Benjamin K. Warden to Miss Martha Ferguson all of Andes.

Vital records, Otsego County, NY (1859)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 7, 1859

Marriages

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by Rev. William Baldwin, Rev. A.M. Shaw of Waddington, St. Lawrence County [NY] to Miss Almira F Nowlen of Oneonta.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 22d, by Rev. R. Townsend, Mr. Alfred E. Brand of Prattsville [Greene Co. NY], to Miss Francis Richardson of Unadilla.

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Oct. 25th, by Rev. I. Butterfield, Matt Parrott of the Anamosa Eureka and formerly of Schoharie [Schoharie Co. NY], to Miss Fannie M. Field of Davenport.

Death

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. of typhoid fever, Mrs. Sullivan wife of Orlando Sullivan, aged 28 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 14, 1859

Death of Rev. Justus Soule

This worthy Christian minister and brother in Christ, finished his earthly pilgrimage in the city of Moline, Ill., Oct. 25, 1859, aged 52 years.  His disease being that of typhoid fever, finished its work in the short space of about ten days.  We were permitted to stand by the bedside of this Christian warrior but the day before his death and hear his shouts of triumph as the monster stared him in his face!  He died with armor on.  

Brother Soule was admitted to the traveling connection in the Oneida Conference, N.Y. in the year 1837, and has labored upon the following charges:  Sharon, one year; Middlefield, two; Smyrna, two; New Berlin, two; Oneonta, two; Fry's Bush two, and from this charge he was transferred to the Peoria Conference, Ill, and stationed in the city of Monmouth one year.  His next station was at Genesee, where he remained two years, during which time, as usual on his charges, he enjoyed a most gracious revival, receiving about 130 to the fellowship of God's people.  Formerly of the same Conference and residing near, it was the privilege of the writer to mingle with him frequently in these joyful scenes, the remembrance of which is even now cheering to the saddened spirit as we write. 

At the late session of the Peoria Conference, Br. Soule was stationed at Moline.  The conference year had commenced under the most favorable auspices.  His sixth and last sermon to his people at which time we were present, was delivered with unusual pathos and power from the words of the Apostle Col. I:28; "whom we preach, warning every man, &c."  Cherishing a desire to greet some of his old fellow laborers, now of the Rock River conference during its late session at Calena, he stepped on board a packet and went up and was there taken violently ill with fever, which soon after his return terminated in death.  Br. Soule was a successful pastor and preacher and the thousands with whom he has mingled in revival scenes and through whose trumentality many of them were brought into the fold of God, will long remember the trumpet tones and heavenly melody of his voice, as he shouted on the armies of Israel in different places to victory; and even while the "King of Terrors" stared him in the face, the following stanzas echoed from his lips!

"There is my home and portion fair, / My treasure and my heart are there, / And my abiding home. / For me my elder brethren stay, / And angels beckon me away, / And Jesus bids me come.

I come, thy servant, Lord replies, / I come to meet thee in the skies, / And claim my heavenly rest. / Now let the pilgrim's journey end, / Now, O my Saviour, brother, friend, / Receive me to thy breast."

An afflicted wife and three interesting children, though called to mourn the loss of a tender husband and affectionate father, have an inheritance in the upright walk, the fervent prayers, the dying course and triumphant death of him they loved, more valuable than earthly treasures and we trust theirs in turn will also be a life of extended usefulness on earth and a home finally with the blest on high. The people of his new charge feel most keenly the sudden removal of their beloved pastor and the Church generally, as well as his newly adopted Conference one of their most devoted and worthy laborers in the gospel vineyard.  May the Great Head of the Chruch sanctify this unexpected bereavement to the good of his dear family, the Chruch, and the world.  M.M.Tooke

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 21, 1859

Marriages

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the 16th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. J.S. Massett to Miss Mary Jane Graves all of this village.

In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by Elder J. Smith, Jr. Mr. D. Vorman Beach to Miss Jane E. Oerall of this town.

Deaths

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. of typhoid fever, Mr. Daniel Fagin aged 56 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 30th, Reuben Beals aged 80 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 25th, Mrs. Polly Allen in the 75th year of her age.

Mr. Nathaniel Bolton died at his residence in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday Dec. 3d, from injuries received on the previous Monday in the woods, while he was engaged in drawing logs.  Mr. Bolton had been a member of the Baptist church for 31 years. As a real burthen bearer, a worthy business man, a good neighbor, and an upright citizen, he wild long be remembered and regretted.  His age was 45 years and 7 months.  Journal

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We copied into our paper of the 25th ult. says the Journal, an account of the burning to death of a Miss Snow, near Middleport, Orleans Co. [NY].  The account was incorrect, as we are informed by letter. The young lady was Miss Francelia Shove daughter of Taber Shove, recently of this county [Otsego Co. NY].  Our informant states:

"While engaged on the 9th Nov. in boiling cider outdoors, the skirt of her dress took fire behind and before she was aware of it, she was enveloped in flames.  She ran screaming into the house.  Her mother snatched a quilt from the bed and wrapped it about the girl, but she being in such agony, flung up her arms and threw the quilt form her and started to run outdoors. She turned and ran again towards her mother, who stood paralyzed with terror, crying "O, Ma!" which seemed to restore the mother to herself again. She seized and threw a pail of water upon her. t\This not extinguishing the fire, she threw another pail full on her and succeeded in putting out the fire, but not until her clothes were nearly burned from her body, from her waist down.  She lingered until Saturday evening the 12th ult. when death relieved her of her sufferings.  Miss S. was 16 years old.  Mrs. Shove, while endeavoring to extinguish the fire, burned both of her hands very badly, so that up to the date of this she is able to use them but very little. The unfortunate girl retained her senses until the last and died trusting in the merits of the Redeemer."

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 28, 1859

Marriages

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. at the house of the bride's father, P.C. Burton, by Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. George H. Goodman of Hartford, Conn., to Miss lucy T. Burton, As the happy couple remembered the printer, we predict for them a prosperous voyage upon the ocean of life.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on the 22d day of Dec. by Rev. O. T. Moulton, Johnson Bursin of Oneonta to Sarah Jane Olin of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].  The printer was handsomely remembered by the above parties.

Death

Mr. Delos Cooke of Girard, Penn., formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY] left his home on the 20th inst. to visit his only brother, Elder J. Cooke of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY].  When half a mile from home, he was discovered to be dying.  He was taken back to his house as soon as possible, where one breath closed the scene.  It was supposed to be disease of the heart.  he was 37 years of age and was an intelligent man and a Christian.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, April 19, 1879

Marriage

TEFFT - FREEMAN:  In Williamstown, N.Y., [Oswego Co.] April 13th, by Rev. A.M. Shaw, Mr. LaDell S. Tefft Agent and Operator R.W. & O.R.R. and Miss Nellie L. Freeman all of Williamstown.

On the 13th inst. LaDell S. Tefft, formerly a typo in this office, and now Agent and Operator on the R.W. & O.R.R., led to the altar Miss Nellie L. Freeman, one of Williamstown's fairest and most accomplished daughters. We extend our congratulations, Dell, and may you and yours ever enjoy the happiness and increasing prosperity of which every true printer is richly deserving.

Deaths

PARKER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] April 13, 1879, Asa J. Parker aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days.

GLAZIER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 15, 1879, Olive A. Glazier aged 47 years and 10 months.

McLAUGHLIN:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] April 15, 1879, Margaret McLaughlin aged 65 years.

Mrs. McLaughlin had been a resident of this town for twenty-two years.  She had professed her faith in Christ by uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church in the place of her former residence.  She was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her.  Her oldest son gave his life for his country in the War of the Rebellion.  A few years later she was called to part with a much-loved daughter who died while on a visit to friends in Philadelphia, Pa.  The religion she professed was apparently her support in the trials of life, as well as in the prospect of death.  Her last hours were marked with peaceful resignation and her friends sorrow not as those without hope, for "Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

BOWERS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Bertha May [Bowers] daughter of Eugene and Nellie Bowers, aged 6 years 7 months and 5 days.

Death has again invaded our community, and the flower of another family has been taken from us.  We are left to mourn the loss of one whose presence has been an inspiration to loving hearts and faithful friends.  But we mourn not as those "which have no hope."  We have much assurance that the soul of little Bertha had been prepared for her change and that she had already learned to love and trust the Shepherd of her soul.  Although not yet seven years old, yet she displayed a wonderful love for the Sunday School and took especial delight in the reading of God's word. She could repeat with great accuracy several of the stories of the Old Testament and the 23d psalm in full. She was a kind, affectionate and loving daughter and in her life manifested qualities of mind especially commendable in one so young.  Her absence will long be felt in the family and in the immediate circle of her friends.  But it is the call of God gathering in the Lambs of His flock. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community and the prayers of the Christians.  It is a sad loss and will fall with terrible force upon the heart of her father who is absent in Kansas, where he meant to prepare a home for her whom he will never see again until the Heavenly Father shall call him to meet her above. God has called her to a heavenly Mansion already prepared for her. W.W. D.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 15, 1879

Marriages

FULLER - FERGUSON:  At the home of the bride's father, May 10, 1879, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Anna B. Ferguson of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

GREEN - PECK:  On Wednesday, May 14, 1879, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, at the home of -?- Peck, Esq. his daughter Kate M. Peck to Robert E. Green of Jorden, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY].

BROWER - SHERWOOD:  At the home of the bride's parents in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 11, 1879, by Rev. James Ryder, Hiram Brower and Miss Ida M. Sherwood.

The marriage of Hiram C. Brower of Sauquoit, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Ida M. Sherwood of this place was solemnized Sunday evening at the home of the bride and was witnessed by a small company of relatives and friends.  Your humble servant acted as groomsman while our better half filled the important position of bridesmaid.  Everything passed off very pleasantly, and after the ceremony by Rev. James Ryder, the guests partook of a fine supper, which had been prepared.  Were it not that it was our sister we would no doubt make extensive comments upon the affair, but modesty forbids, and we simply congratulate the happy couple with the wish that as life appears full of sunshine to them now, that no dark cloud may ever dim their horizon.  the twain took their leave the next morning for Sauquoit, their future home, and as we witnessed their departure on the early morning train, we could not but feel that our sister was truly happy in the love of her worthy young husband.

Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Charles Ackly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Effie Kelley were joined in marriage a short time since.  They have our best wishes for a bright and happy future filled with the choicest of life's blessings and may their troubles, which often cluster so thickly around one's pathway down the journey of life, be little ones.

Death

SMITH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] May 4th, Julia M. [Smith] wife of Samuel Smith, aged 50 years.

BIRDSALL:  Mrs. William Birdsall of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] died on Monday night.  Mrs. B. was a noble woman and universally beloved.  Mr. Birdsall in his great bereavement has the sympathy of a host of friends. Several of our citizens attended the funeral at Otego on Wednesday.

BALLARD:  Masonville, Delaware Co. NY:  A death of startling suddenness occurred near the village last week.  Mr. Selah R. Ballard left his house on Wednesday morning to work in the field.  Not returning at the usual hour, a member of the family was sent to look for him.  Mr. B. was discovered at the place where he had been at work lying upon the ground in an unconscious state.  He was removed to his house and a physician summoned who succeeded in restoring consciousness, but beyond that he never rallied and died within an hour.

Rockwell's Mills, Chenango Co. NY:  This place has been a subject of many deaths for the last few weeks among whom was Mrs. H. Truesdale.  Her funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], the 29th day of April.  Mrs. M.T. Houck whose illness we have spoken of in previous correspondence.  Her funeral was held at her home on Wednesday last.  She had been a long and hard sufferer, but death at last released her. They both leave many mourning friends who have the sympathy of all.

Vital Records, Otsego (1822) & Chenango (1879) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 19, 1822

Marriages

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on Thursday last by the Rev. Mr. Oliver, Mr. Peter Gilchrist to Miss Silvay Dutcher daughter of Capt. C. Dutcher, all of that place.

At Westford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th inst. by the Rev. James Quinian, Mr. Daniel Kelley of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Mary Fellows, daughter of Mr. Warner Fellows of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 26, 1822

Death

Died on the morning of the 24th instant, William Henry Seelye Esquire of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

The death of this amiable and interesting youth is felt by all who knew him, as one of the most afflicting dispensations of Providence.  We have known him from his infancy, and such was the mildness and benevolence of his nature that we are not aware that in the course of his whole life, he ever by act, word or look gave umbrage or pain to the feelings of any human being.  So modest and prepossessing was his manner, that he captured the affections of all his acquaintance.  He had made the most rapid progress in the study of the arts and sciences suitable to his age and his mind, a mind which seemed to possess the strength and vigor of manhood, was speedily acquiring all that perfection of which the human intellect is susceptible, when he was arrested by disease and death.  Thus, have the young and rising generation in this vicinity been deprived of one who promised to be their brightest ornament. To his Parents, whose hearts are wrung with anguish at the loss of an only son, and such a son too, we can only offer our sympathy and remind them that although the ways of Heaven are often dark and mysterious they will eventuate in the accomplishment of the best possible ends and the greatest possible good.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 9, 1822

Marriage

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Northrop, Mr. ambrose Coleman to Miss Abigail Bennett.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 16, 1822

Marriage

On Wednesday evening by H. Lathrop, Esq. Mr. Abijah Beardsley of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Almira Flint of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

News Item

Notice:  Whereas my wife Hester [Shaver] on the first day of January last past, left my bed and board without any cause or provocation - This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  George Shaver, Sharon, Schoharie County, April 12, 1822.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 23, 1822

Marriage

In Minden [Montgomery Co. NY] on the 8th instant by the Rev. Mr. Wock, Mr. Henry Hess of Canajoharie, Montgomery Co. [NY] to Miss lydia Wormuth of that place.

Deaths

Died in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. Joshua Tucker Esq. aged 84 years.

Mr. Tucker has ever been esteemed for his probity and piety.  He was an honest man and a Christian.  In the former part of his life he was honored with several offices of trust and confidence by his fellow citizens.  For the last eighteen years he has been a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Chruch in this place. We trust that like a shock of corn fully ripe, he has been gathered into his master's garner.

On the same day, Mrs. Lydia Judd mother of Oliver Judd, Esq. of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] aged 78 years.  the character of the deceased was that of a virtuous and pious woman.  she had long been a professor of the Christian religion and exemplified its precepts in her life and death.  This with respectful grief is our best eulogy.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, April 30, 1822

Marriages

In this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev'd Mr. Smith, Mr. Alonzo Welton to Miss Cynthia Hoyt daughter of Mr. Mathew Hoyt.

On Sunday evening last by the Rev'd Dr. Oderson, Mr. Benjamin Davis to Miss Kezia Dutcher daughter of Mr. John Dutcher.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 30, 1879

Marriages

BROOKE - COLLINS:  On April 22d, 1879 at the First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn by the Rev. C. Cuthbert Hall, Thomas R. Brooke to Anna M. [Collins] daughter of Mrs. Anna M. Collins and the late Capt. Charles Collins, all of Brooklyn.

SKILLMAN - FERNALD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on 14th April by Rev. I. Towner, Mr. B.F. Skillman and Miss Jennie Fernald.

PRENTICE - FINCH:  At Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Charles M. Prentice and Miss Cora U. Finch both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

PRENTICE - GRAVES:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Truman C. Prentice and Miss Chana R. Graves both of Guilford.

Deaths

SPERRY:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Miss Almira Sperry aged 54 years.

EGGLESTON:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] April 21st Miss Lillian Eggleston aged 21 years.

WOODRUFF:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Mrs. Frances Woodruff aged 37 years.

MILLER:  At Detroit, Mich., April 23d, 1879 of scarlet fever, Lawrence Stratton youngest son of Dr. C.C. and Ellen Louise Miller, aged 2 years and six months.

BRONSON:  At Amsterdam, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.] April 11th, Harry S. [Bronson] son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Bronson, aged 9 years.

PERKINS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] April 19th, Mrs. Lucretia Perkins aged 62 years.

HANDY:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 13th, Alice May [Handy] daughter of A.J. Handy, aged 18 months.

TAYLOR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] April 19th, Mr. Amon Taylor aged 74 years.

HOWARD:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY] March 31st, Lucy E. [Howard] daughter of Charles R. and Mattie E. Howard, aged 2 years, 3 months and 24 days.

GREENE: At Granite Falls, Minn., April 8th, Mr. Elisha Greene aged 64 years, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

HAVEN:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 189th, Mr. Frederick Haven aged 58 years.

CUMMINGS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 20th, Mrs. Hannah Cummings aged 72 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1879) & Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 30, 1879

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] May 17th, by Rev. W. Scott, Charles Harper of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] and Ida Estelle Henderson.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] May 18th, by Rev. E.C. Hardman, Simon Cipperley and Sarah J. Park both of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 28th, Alanson D. Reynolds, M.D. aged 57 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 28th, child of Peter Fagan aged 8 years.

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

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] May 16th, Jesse M. Stebbins aged about 74 years.

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] May 21st Ruth Harrington aged 53 years.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY], May 23d Mrs. Jennet [Strong] wife of Lewis Strong aged 48 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], May 15th, Harry Howland aged 59 years.

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] May 23d, Dr. Amasa P. Mann in the 81st year of his age.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 16th, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. Simmons(?), Benjamin Starkweather [aged 83y]

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] May 26th, Maria [Kniskern] wife of Gilbert Kniskern, aged about 45 years.

In Davenport Center [Delaware Co. NY] May 16th, Mrs. Hannah Wickham wife of Allan S. Wickham aged 80 years.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d(?), Cornelia Parker [ Smallin] wife of Martin Smallin aged 59 years.

Hartwick, Otsego Co. NY:  On the 11th inst., Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Robinson buried a little son two weeks old.

Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY: Mrs. Wilson mother of R.C. Wilson of this place and S.B. Wilson of Chaseville died on Friday of last week and was buried from the M.E. Church on Sunday last.  Mrs. W. at the time of her death, was the oldest person in Schenevus, about 85 years.

An inquest was held upon the body of the late John Blend commencing last Saturday before Justice Hartford D. Nelson.  An examination of the parts of the body had previously been made at the insistence of relatives and on Saturday by Dr. John Swinburne, of Albany.  At the inquest the following physicians testified:  John Swinburne, of Albany; Meigs Case and W.H. Whitney, of Oneonta; Joseph Sweet, of Unadilla; G.W. Cooke and J.M. Martin of Otego.  On Tuesday the jury found substantially as follows:  That John Blend died at his residence in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 11th day of April 1879, from natural causes, produced by lingering diseases of several years standing.  The heart and kidneys of the deceased were taken to Albany by Dr. Swinburne who awaits orders whether or not to submit for analysis. We trust those most concerned will not think for a moment of imposing any portion of the expense of this examination upon the county of Otsego.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 15, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, J.C. Skillman of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Hanford C. Smith of this village [Greene Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hellen Skillman.

At the residence of the bride's parents in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. John Davis of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] to Mrs. Lillian Beach of this village.

In Lawsville, Pa., Dec. 31st by Rev. J.C. Colson, Mr. George W. Knickerbocker of Smithville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Etta L. Johnson of the former place.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 7th, by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Mr. W. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Nellie C. York of Norwich.

At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] Jan. 6th, by Rev. D. Fredenburgh, Mr. William H. Drake of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Eliza D. Sanders of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 10th, Mary J. Lowell aged 26 years and 10 months.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, Julia Earl aged 70 years.

In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 2d, Caroline [Yale] relict of Willis Yale, aged 75 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 31st, Lizzie J. [Richmond] wife of W.L. Richmond, aged 27 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Mrs. Elizabeth Gallagher aged 59 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 3d, Mr. Oscar Williams aged 51 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 1st, Mr. Jerry Sheldonu aged 79 years.

In New York, Jan. 3d, Hon. Hugh G. Crozier of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged about 65 years.

News Item

Something like a year ago, John A Stover for many years a well-known resident of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] but for a few years past residing in New York and vicinity, died, leaving an estate valued at about $25,000.  He was a bachelor and in his will he left to relatives some $3000 and the balance of his estate to the American Bible Society.  The relatives contested the will and the matter was before judge Jenks on Tuesday, several prominent lawyers from New York being in attendance.  In consequence of some informality in notifying the heirs, the case was adjourned to March 16th.  It promises to be an interesting case for some of the parties and hotly contested.  Union

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 17, 1879

Marriages

WOOSTER - BEARDSLEY:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Ap[ril 2d, by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, Mr. Moses E. Wooster Jr. of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice E. Beardsley of Delhi.

DENISON - THAVER:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in New York, April 10th, by Rev. Thomas Gallandot, Mr. J.W. Denison formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Madeline V. Thayer all of New York.

CLARKE - VAN SICLEN:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] March 19th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, Mr. Thomas M. Clarke of Winsted, Conn. to Miss Julia Anna Van Siclen of Cincinnatus.

Deaths

PENDLETON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] April 5th, Ralph [Pendleton] twin son of Hadial F. Pendleton, aged 8 months and 21 days.

TIFFANY:  In the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] April 13th of pneumonia, Mr. Brown Tiffany aged 64 years 3 months and 24 days.

Brown Tiffany died at his residence in the town of New Berlin on Sunday last of pneumonia in the sixty fifth year of his age.  Deceased was a son of the late Humphrey Tiffany of this village and a brother of John M. Tiffany, now of this place.  He was a farmer by occupation and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors and acquaintances, who knew him as an upright man and a good citizen.

COOLEY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] April 5th, Eugene [Cooley] wife of Job Cooley, aged 66 years.

STANBRO:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] April 3d, James Stanbro, M.D., aged 51 years.

BENTON:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] April 9th, Mrs. Hattie M. Benton wife of the late Jason Benton, aged 26 years, 8 months and 22 days.

ALCOTT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] April 3d, Lydia L. [Alcott] wife of Amon Alcott, aged 75 years.

BOWERS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] April 6th, Bertha May [Bowers] daughter of Eugene and Nellie Bowers, aged 6 years, 7 moths and 5 days.

CAMPBELL:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] April 7th, Mrs. Susan Campbell aged 22 years.

HUBBARD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] April 4th, Mr. Jehial C. Hubbard aged 55 years.

NAGEL:  In Macon City, Mo., Jan. 29th, 1879, Mrs. Margaret Pauth Nagel widow of the late John G. Nagel, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

The Grand Jury, now in session, has found an indictment for murder against Fred Jackson for killing his mother in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 15th of February last.  His case will be certified to the Oyer and Terminer to be held on the 10th of November next, at which Judge Martin will preside.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 19, 1879

Saturday morning last the report circulated thro' our village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] that Mrs. Sylvia Jackson, a colored lady residing on State St., had fallen down the cellar stairs of her residence and broken her neck.  Later reports stated that her neck was not broken but that she was subject to heart disease and had fallen during an attack.

Her son, Frederick, was the only person in the house with her at the time, and his account of the affair as told to persons who went to the house on hearing of the death is substantially as follows:

His mother complained of feeling bad and said she would go down cellar and get some cider.  She raised a trap door in the floor and went down the stairs, and on coming up soon after exclaimed "Oh, Fred," and fell down the stairs.  Fred ran to her assistance and found her lying at the bottom.  He attempted to carry her upstairs and fainted and both fell back down the stairs. Again, he raised her and carried her up the cellar stairs and laid her on a bed in a room adjoining the main room and then called to someone in the street who notified the neighbors.

Telegrams were sent to relatives announcing her death, and a nephew, E.H. O'Dell of Canastota, who was visiting in Norwich, came down here.  He says certain things excited his suspicions and he suspected foul play in regard to the death of Mrs. Jackson, and he went back to Norwich and notified Coroner Avery.

The coroner came down at 8:30 that evening, and after visiting the house summoned a jury of inquest composed of citizens, whose names appear in the verdict.  Fred Jackson, son of deceased, was ordered under arrest and was found by Deputy Sheriff June at Warn & Miner's stable where he had been employed of late. The jury viewed the body and premises and then the inquest was adjourned until next day at 1:30 P.M.

On Sunday at the appointed hour the coroner and jury assembled at the St. James Hotel, where the testimony which is published in full was taken. District Attorney Chruch appeared for the people and James W. Glover for the accused.

Mrs. Jackson was the widow of Henry Jackson, a worthy colored man who died some five or six years ago and the father of Fred. She had been previously married to a man named Bailey, by whom she had a daughter, who is married and lives at Auburn.  Mrs. J. was a Brushell.  Her age was 49 years.  Her residence is a one-story house with a cellar underneath, which has a depth of 7 feet. To reach the cellar a small trap door has to be raised and a steep flight of steps descended the bottom step coming within two feet of the wall. At the bottom of the stairs stood a soap barrel on an old-fashioned bed rail in front of which was a pool of blood, and the rail had blood stains on it. The cider barrel was further in the cellar.  The other pool of blood 15 feet from the stairs is hard to account for.  The wounds on the body of Mrs. Jackson are numerous, and it would seem as tho' a person could not receive them by falling down a flight of stairs. The wounds and bruises are minutely described by Drs. McFarland and Thorp, who made an autopsy. We cannot give the different theories advanced in this case, the testimony carefully read will post the reader on all the points and evidence that has yet come to light.

Fred Jackson, the accused, is 23 years of age, of quiet disposition, and has born a fair reputation.  He is light complexioned, straight black hair, and not bad featured.  During the inquest he appeared unconcerned and showed no guilty sign. The evidence thus far is circumstantial against him, and he may be able to throw much light on the dark sides, but as yet he has made no statement nor testified in his behalf.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, November 24, 1866

Marriages

CHURCH - CLEMENS:  At the Railroad House in Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 156th, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, John D. Church to Miss Aurelia M Clemens, both of North Norwich, Chenango County [NY].

HUBBARD - HOVEY:  In Deansville, Nov. 20, by Rev. Dwight Williams, Mr. Schuyler Hubbard of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Emily Hovey of the former place.

SULLIVAN - O'MALLEY:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 18, by Rev. P. Brudy, Mr. James Sullivan of Alderbrook to Miss Margaret O'Malley of West Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

NASH - HUGHES:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. -?- by Rev. Theron Cooper, Mr. Corriden E. Nash of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Sarah Hughes of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

SHEFFIELD - LEDLIE:  Nov. 21, by Rev. Dr. Fowler, Mr. Joseph B. Sheffield of Saugerties, N.Y. [Ulster Co.] to Agnes R. [Ledlie] daughter of Mrs. G.F. Ledlie of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].

CLOCK - GUY:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 21, by Rev. Mr. Stowers, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Harvey J. Clock of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Jennie E. Guy of Verona.

WEDGE - SHARP:  At the Methodist parsonage in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 13, by Rev. Theron Cooper, Mr. Orlando A. Wedge to Miss Sarah A. Sharp both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

STURDEVANT - INMAN:  In Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 21, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, assisted by Rev. F.H. Beck, Mr. George W .Sturdevant of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Clara E. Inman of Rome.

Deaths

SEEBER:  In Clockville [Madison Co. NY], Nov. 20, William Seeber aged 85 years.

HASKELL:  In Verona [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 13, Caroline [Haskell] wife of H. Haskell, Esq. aged 59 years.

CASE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 8 at the residence of her son, Hon. Lester M. Case, Mrs. Ursula [Case] consort of the late Joseph Case, aged 79 years.

YORK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Nov. 11, Mrs. Lorrannia York, wife of Dennison York, aged 60 years.

COMBS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Nov. 16, Louisa A. [Combs] wife of Charles E. Combs, late of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], aged 47 years.

ARMSTRONG:  At Rome [Oneida Co. NY] Nov. 21 of quick consumption, Earl F. Armstrong aged 57 years.

JERREMS:  In South Trenton, Nov. 20, Jesse Jerrems formerly a member of Company A, 14th Regt. N.Y. Vols. aged 25 years.

TENBROOK:  Mr. John O. Tenbrook residing in Chittenango Depot [Madison Co. NY] died very suddenly at Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on Wednesday, the 21st inst. of fever.  His remains were brought to this place for burial, Thursday the 22d inst.

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SPENCER:  In Lakeport, N.Y Nov. 12 of consumption, John Wesley Spencer son of Jacob H. Spencer, aged 23 years and 9 months.

The subject of this notice died young yet to a certain extent his life was a success.  Not successful in accumulating a fortune, or making a fame, yet successful in that which is of far greater importance - in having a good name and leaving a good name among his friends. There was much in his career to elicit sympathy.  He served in the army under Col. P.P. Brown, 157th Regiment and learned by experience that soldiers need strong constitutions and strong patriotism.  His letters home while in the army were interesting glimpses into military life, and of sights and scenes along the Potomac.  After a long sickness in the hospital at Frederick, Md., during which time he was carefully nursed by his own father and the Sisters of Charity, he returned home, accompanied by his father, in the spring of 1863. He did not recover from his illness immediately.  Indeed, he never recovered his former health. Through the long summer following his return he was confined to his bed and the winter following to the house.  Gradually, by careful nursing, he recovered, but not to his former health and strength. The next summer and winter, not being able to engage in business, he attended school parts of two terms, at the Peterboro Academy.  He had a strong and progressive mind and anything he applied himself to he accomplished.  He was a great lover of the sciences, and his knowledge of history was deep and accurate. With the doctrines of the metaphysicians and theologians he was as familiar as with the principles of simple mathematics. His knowledge of men and things was remarkable.  From his boyhood he was a thinker and a writer.  His writings, essays, poems, &C. would form an interesting volume.  His final sickness commenced on the 14th of July and was supposed by himself and family to be nothing more than a temporary illness.  But alas, how little we know what the morrow may bring forth!  His last entrance in his diary was dated Nov. 9th - three days before he died - and was as follows:  "Weather pleasant, feeling very weak and reduced.  So much cough, with fever, is fast wearing me out. But I look to the Redeemer for a home above and await my appointed time."  The following Monday evening his appointed time had come, and he passed away without a struggle to the better land.

News Item

John M. Messinger, Asahel C. Stone, Orin Aylesworth, Mrs. John Hoffman, Mrs. Joel Downer, Mrs. Duplisses Nash, six of the oldest settlers of this town of Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], who came into the town about the year 1806, have died since September last.  It is a singular coincidence that so many of the old settlers should be taken away in so short a time of each other.