Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 12, 1879

Marriages

HOLMES - LAMB:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, by Rev. A.T. Worden, Jay G. Holmes Esq. of Marcellus N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Mary R. Lamb of Columbus.

After dwelling upon the details of the horrible crimes which have recently disgraced our County [Chenango Co. NY], it is with a sense of great relief that we turn our attention to one of the pleasantest events a lifetime can afford.  We refer to the celebration of the marriage of Miss Mary A. Lamb, daughter of H.R. Lamb, and Jay G.  Holmes, Esq. of Marcellus, N.Y. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, June 4th, by Rev. A.T. Worden, the Utica Oberver's valued poetical contributor. the occasion was a very enjoyable one, with its music, flowers, congratulations and refreshments.  The bride wore a dress of white silk and looked "wondrous fair." It was the old, old story that is always new. A large number of friends were present and vied with each other in bestowing beautiful and costly presents.  The wedded pair took their departure in time to catch the evening train from Sherburne to Utica, enroute for Marcellus, where a house had already been "set in order" and was waiting for its mistress.  Best wishes and old slippers were hurled after them as they drove away and we can only add a God bless them!

KROUGH - KINNIER:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John F. Keough to Miss Elizabeth Kinnier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

MAYNARD - BUELL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco to Miss Harriet L. Buell of Sherburne.

Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Robert L. Maynard led to the hymenial altar Miss Hattie Buell.  A large number of guests from abroad were present.  It was a brilliant affair. the bridal couple departed on their wedding tour to Canada and other places on Wednesday morning. 

FISH - WALDORF:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Emmet J. Fish of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY to Miss Lovina Waldorf of Bainbridge.

HOPKINS - COY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] June 3d by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Fred W. Hopkins of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Phebe L. Coy of Bainbridge.

TALLETT - SMITH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] June 2d, by Rev. E. Rogers, Mr. Milan D. Tallett of Minneapolis, Kan. to Miss Frankie P. Smith daughter of Dr. M.E. Smith of Cincinnatus.

ELMORE - CAREY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] June 1st, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. John P. Elmore of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Alice Carey of DeRuyter.

Deaths

REIGLEIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] June 9th of pneumonia, Mr. G. Fred Reiglein aged about 50 years.

YOUNGS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 4th, Sally [Youngs] wife of the late Daniel Youngs, aged 69 years.

CROSBY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, Albert L. [Crosby] son of Orrin and Harriet Crosby, aged 5 years.

RICHMOND:  At Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] June 7th, Mr. Seth Richmond aged 86 years and 6 months.

Seth Richmond died on Saturday night, June 7th.  He has been in failing health for some time, often saying, "I am ready to go any minute."  His long life of nearly ninety years became almost a burden at the last, though he retained his faculties perfectly.  A good man has fallen.

Seth Richmond, one of the pioneers of the town of Guilford, died on Saturday last, 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.  Deceased was a good citizen, having the confidence and respect of the community in which he had so long resided, and his memory will be cherished by a large circle of relatives and friends.  In politics, Mr. Richmond was a staunch Democrat and for many years his name was upon the subscription books of the Norwich Journal and later upon those of its successor, the Union.

WISLEY:  In Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, Mr. Henry Wisley father of James Wisley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 76 years.

YATES:  In Brownwood, Texas, May 17th, Mrs. Ella I. Yates formerly of this County [Chenango Co. NY] and granddaughter of Merritt Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years and 7 months.

CLENDENING:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] at the residence of her parents, Dwight S. and H.R. Parker, Eva Mary [Clendening] wife of Andrew Clendening, aged 18 years 7 months and 20 days.

TOWER:  At Hebron, Illinois, May 9th, Diana Sackett [Tower] wife of William Tower, aged 69 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

WELLS:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] May 31st, Helen Davis [Wells] wife of James H. Wells, aged 32 years.

ROOT:  In Grand Rapids, Mich., May 30th, Anna M. [Root] wife of Devillo S. Root, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.

PAIGE:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] June 9th, Caroline Lewis [Paige] wife of Clinton F. Paige, aged 45 years and 10 months.

KENNEDY:  About noon on Thursday last, while Sells Brothers' Circus was parading Main Street in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], a lad named Edward Kennedy, sixteen years of age, fell from the second story of Firemen's Hall building, while viewing the parade, to the pavement below, a distance of sixteen feet, striking on the left and back side of his head.  He was taken home and remained unconscious some four hours, when he died.  His skull was fractured.

GILMOR:  Robert Gilmor of Manlius [Onondaga Co. NY], probably the oldest Mason in the State, died at the residence of his son, William E. Gilmor, in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], having gone to visit his relatives on the Saturday previous.  The Courier says deceased had belonged to the Masonic order for sixty-six years, having first joined a Lodge at Albany, about the year 1814, and united with the "Military" Lodge at Manlius in 1816, the Lodge having been organized in 1803.  He had for more than three score years maintained an honorable standing in the fraternity. [d. June 1, 1879, AE 86y]

HOAG:  Unadilla Valley [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Hoag, mother of Mrs. Leroy Cornell, died at the residence of Mr. Cornell, June 3d.  Her funeral was held at Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] where she was buried.  She was eighty-four years of age. [Polly (Hibbard) Hoag, wife of Zina Daniel Hoag]

Vital Records, Otsego (1871 & 1879) & Cortland (1847) Counties, NY

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 15, 1871

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 29, Rhoda H. [Spencer] aged 42 years.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 31, Elizabeth [McRorie] aged 69 years.  She had been for many years a consistent member of the Baptist church when she died.  She leaves a large circle of friends who mourn their loss.

General Levi Harris formerly of So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] died at his residence in Milford, Del. Nov. 2d, He was about 69 years of age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 6, 1879

Deaths

BUNNELL:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] July 28 Mrs. Polly Bunnell aged 78 years and 8 months.

"Dearest mother, thou hast left us, / Here thy loss we deeply feel; / But 'tis God that hath bereft us, / He can all our sorrows heal."

ACKLEY:  In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] July 28, Eli Ackley aged 67 years.

McGrawville Express McGrawville, NY, Aug. 12, 1847

Marriages

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Ezra B. Fancher, Mr. Spellman Graves and Mrs. Mary Kinney all of Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY].

On the 25th ult. by Rev. S.J. Drokee, Mr. Stephen Hayes to Miss W. Smith both of Solon [Cortland Co. NY].

In Kellogsville, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 8th inst. Mr. John Rooks of McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Udolihia Rooks of the former place.

At Summer Hill on the 8th inst. by the Rev. M. Galpin, Mr. Seth H. Haskell of Homer, Cortland Co. [NY] to Mrs. Saphronia Smith of the same place.

Deaths

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Orange S. [Palmer] infant son of Norman and Huldah Palmer, aged 4 months and 22 days.

One of the laborers engaged in relaying the track of the Auburn and Rochester Railroad was suddenly killed yesterday, while returning from his dinner in this village on an engine.  He was sitting on the forward part on what is known as the "bumper" when the engine came violently in contact with a burthen car which the workmen were using and left on the track, rearing it up nearly upon one end, causing a rail which was upon it to strike one of the men, an Irishman from Rochester, but whose name we could not learn, in the mouth with such violence that he was almost instantly killed.  Another man who was sitting next to him, had his foot badly injured, but not dangerously.  Auburn Adv. July 30th

News Item

One of the most quiet villages of our county [Plainfield, NJ] has been quite excited by the base conduct of an Englishman, John Higman who has been somewhat largely engaged in the shoe business.  It appeared by a statement in the Union that he eloped on Friday last with a young girl of 17 years, Phoebe Morrison, living in the place of which she is a native with her parents, leaving a wife and three children in utter destitution.  One of his children is dangerously sick, and another but three weeks old. Higman is an Englishman, about thirty years old, quite stout, common size, dark complexion, heavy black whiskers, black hair and eyes.  Just before he left, he borrowed considerable money, which, with debts previously contracted, makes, it is said, his indebtedness there some $400 to $500.  He took with him also a box of boots owned by a New York dealer.

It appears the two have been making preparations for months, but with such secrecy that neither was suspected until beyond reach.  They went to New York Friday morning, stopped at the Howard House, and left for Philadelphia the same night.  An agent of Higman's largest creditor and a brother-in-law of the girl, started in pursuit of them, Saturday afternoon, via Philadelphia, and have not yet returned. We earnestly hope the villain will be overtaken.  Newark Daily

Vital Records, Otsego County NY (1860 & 1879)

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 3, 1860

Death

At Ballards Hotel in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of Monday the 1st inst. after a brief illness, Willard L. Crosier aged 30 years and 24 days.  His remains were taken to Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 10, 1860

Marriage

On the 3d inst. at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. O.T. Moulton, Mr. S.S. Kilborn to Miss Delilah [Shepherd] daughter of Isaac Shepherd, all of Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Edgar O. Spencer oldest son of Horace D. and Margaret Spencer, aged 22 years 7 months and 29 days.

A much beloved son, an amiable brother and friend, his memory will ever be cherished by all who know him and appreciated his many excellent qualities.  Death was to him a kind release from protracted sickness and suffering, though he would gladly have lived to be a comfort and support to his parents in their declining years.  He died calmly and trustingly supported in that faith in which he had been instructed from his childhood. May that same gospel hope be a source of rich consolation to the afflicted family and friends.  May faith enable them to say:

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

News Item

Mr. Ralph Farnham, the last survivor of the heroes of Bunker Hill, who is now in his one hundred and fifth year, will visit Boston at the invitation of Gen. Banks, and a number of other prominent gentlemen of the city on the 8th inst. 

In his letter accepting the invitation, he states that he was eighteen years of age when he enlisted in the American Army and added "It seems strange that out of all who were at Bunker Hill, I alone should be living. It appears to me, though so long ago, as if it was but yesterday. I can't remember the particulars of the march after I enlisted. How the people cheered and when near Andover, Col. Abbott came out and said, "Well done, my lads," and sent out cider and grog in pails. We got to Cambridge the day before the battle.  O, it was a terrible affair to me, for it was the first time I ever engaged in fighting.  I served with the army through three campaigns and was present on guard when Burgoyne surrendered.  I don't think I deserve any special praise for the part I took in the Revolution.  I felt and acted only as others."  

Mr. Paran Stevens has tendered to him free quarters at the Revere House for himself and family during his stay in Boston.  It is intended to give him a grand reception at the Music Hall on the 9th, with addresses by Mr. Everett and other eloquent speakers.  A copy of Turnbull's large painting representing the Battle of Bunker Hill will be exhibited on the platform.  The escort duty from the Revere House to the Hall will be performed by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery.  At the recent election in Marne, Mr. Farnham walked six miles to deposit his vote.  He has voted at every Presidential election since the adoption of the Constitution.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY October 24, 1860

Marriage

In this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Rev. Henry Nichols of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth White of Davenport, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

Death

Very suddenly at West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of Tuesday, October 9th, Mrs. Lydia Hodge wife of Joseph Hodge, aged 76 years and 9 months.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, October 31, 1860

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. Edmund H. Whitney to Miss Rhoda B. Sloan both of Oneonta.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, July 25, 1879

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 17th by Rev. H.N. Payne, William M. Miller and Miss Emma E. Pearne.  The parties sailed for Europe on the 18th.

At the Presbyterian parsonage in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] July 17th by Rev. H.W. Lee, Marzy J. Ward and Miss Mattie E. Lee daughter of the officiating clergyman, all of Laurens.

A very quiet and unpretentious wedding occurred in Laurens last Thursday evening.  Marzy J. Ward and Miss Mattie E. Lee were united in marriage by the Rev. Mr. Lee, father of the bride, at his residence, at eight o'clock p.m.  Among those present from out of town were Dr. Lee and family and Mr. Bennett and wife, all of Oxford. We wish the bride and groom a prosperous happy life, surrounded by that greatest of blessings - many friends.

Deaths

In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 17, George H. Ketchum aged 19 years.

At Margaretville [Delaware Co. NY], July 19, Henry T. Becker editor of the Utilitarian aged about 33 years of brain fever.

At the residence of Richard Van Dyke in Stanford [Dutchess Co. NY] July 19, Eleanora [Maynard] widow of Coley Maynard, aged 91 years.

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] July 16, Nathaniel Cooper aged 50 years.

In Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] July 19, A.C. Delong. 

Davenport, Delaware Co. NY:  David Winslow died on the 15thinst of heart disease at Peter Smith's. 

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  We have a very hard subject to write of this week, the death of Mrs. William Carr.  A young wife of but twenty-two, the mother of two fine children, with the fair prospect of a long and happy life before her, to be thus suddenly taken away, was indeed a great shock to her husband and many friends. We tender our sincere sympathy to the husband in his great loss.  [Alma Frink Carr, 1857-1879]

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Another of our respected citizens has passed away very suddenly.  John A. Sturgess who from all indications seemed hale and healthy, died suddenly at his residence on Friday morning, July 11th.

Vital Records, Madison County NY (1873)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, February 20, 1873

Marriages

JONES - BRIGHAM:  At the Allen House, Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 18, by Rev. G.R. Pierce,  Franklin D. Jones and Fannie Brigham both of Morrisville [Madison Co., NY].

KING - BENNETT:  In Durhamville [Oneida Co NY], Feb. 12 by Rev. Mr. Cochran, Mr. B.R. King of Lowell, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Lizzie Bennett of Durhamville.

JOHNSON - WAKELY:  In Pine Woods [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 12, by Rev. A.G. Fargo, Mr. Charles H. Johnson and Miss Isadore L. Wakeley both of Madison [Madison Co. NY].

HALL - ROWLAND:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 11 by Rev. J. Henry Enders, assisted by Rev. Alexander Hall and Rev. F.W. Tooke, Mr. Richard Hall and Miss Emiah E. Rowland both of Chittenango

BALDWIN - McGRAW:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 10 by Rev. A.G. Clark, Mr. Judson E. Baldwin of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] and Miss Helen McGraw of DeRuyter.

WINN - MURRAY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 25, by Rev. J.O. Gifford, Mr. Albert Winn of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Jane Murray of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

FORBES - HAUCK:  In Taberg, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] Jan. 16 by Rev. J.W. Simpson, Mr. William J. Forbes of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Loma A. Hauck of Annsville, N.Y. [Oneida Co.].

FOSTER - BARNES:  At the residence of the bride's father in Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] on the evening of the 17th inst. by Rev. A. Cochran, Mr. Theodore S Foster of Erie, Pa., formerly of Durhamville and Miss Loretta M. Barnes.

A wedding took place in Durhamville on Monday evening last at the residence of Nelice Barnes, Esq.  T.D. Foster was the happy young gentleman, who possessed himself o the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnes.  Miss Loretta M. Barnes, the charming bride was the recipient of several presents, the most valuable of which was a $1,000 check from her father. We wish the young couple long life and prosperity.

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HAMLIN - NEWELL:  At the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. Russell Todd, Mr. E.A. Hamlin and Miss Georgiana Newell all of Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY].

At the Marriage of E.A. Hamlin and Miss Georgiana Newell at the residence of the bride's father, Oriskany Falls, Feb. 6, at which Rev. R. Todd presided, there were about sixty guests present, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, of Newark, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Northrup, of Oneida; Mr. and Mrs. Frank, of Durhamville; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hamlin of Middleville; Mr. and Mrs. Peebles and Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Waterville; and a number of others, whose names we were unable to learn. The ceremony was performed at 5:30 p.m., after which a splendid supper was partaken of, and then numerous and valuable presents, chiefly of silver and amounting to about $300 were given the bride.  The company dispersed and the bride and groom hastened to the depot for the purpose of taking the evening train east on their bridal tour. They expect to be gone about three weeks. While at the depot awaiting the arrival of the train, many of their friends assembled to offer congratulations and to wish them a safe return. We tender our sincere thanks to Mrs. Newell for kindly remembering us with several pieces of wadding cake, and we sincerely congratulate Ed and his lovely bride upon the happy event and wish them a long life of happiness and prosperity.

Deaths

SCULLY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 11, Mrs. Mary M. Scully, mother-in-law of William Girvin of this village [Oneida], aged 76 years and 5 months.

HUNT:  In Sacramento City, Cal. Jan. 20, Allen W. Hunt formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] aged 35 years.

THROOP:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 5, Lucius D. Throop eldest son of W.H. and C.D. Throop, aged 36 years.

HOPKINS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 3, Margaret Louise Hopkins aged 10 months.

DUTCHER:  In the town of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 7, Mrs. Elizabeth Dutcher aged 39 years.

MUNSON:  In Springfield, Mass., Jan. 29, Mrs. Mary S. Munson widow of the late Deacon Delah Munson of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] aged 42 years.

CASE:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 28, Mary H. Young wife of George A Case, aged 50 years.

STILWELL:  In South Canton, Mass. Feb. 6, Mrs. Ruth Stilwell formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] aged 63 years.

SAUNDERS:  In Woonsocket, R.I. Feb. 5, Elvira F. [Saunders] wife of C.M. Saunders, formerly of Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] in the 55th year of her age.

BURDICK:  In Albany [Albany Co. NY] Feb. 6, Addison S. Burdick formerly of this county [Madison Co. NY] in the 45th year of his age.

Addison S. Burdick, for many years a deputy clerk in the Assembly, died in the Albany hospital on Thursday of last week.  His remains were brought to Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] by his son, L.H. Burdick and buried by the side of his wife in the village cemetery.  He was for a number of years a resident of the village and was connected with the Republican.  He was a man of ability and liberal acquirements.

CURTIS:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 6, Mr. Isaac Curtis formerly of Madison [Madison Co. NY] in the 77th year of his age.

TROST:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY], Feb. 10, George J.Trost, Jr. aged 22 years 5 months and 10 days.

BENEDICT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co NY] Feb. 11, Dea. Charles Benedict brother of Hon. Joseph Benedict of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] aged 69 years.

BURDICK:  In South Bay [Madison Co. NY], Feb 17, James F Burdick in the 39th year of his age.

Oneida Valley:  The funeral of James T Burdick took place at Oneida Valley at 11 o'clock yesterday (Wednesday) and his remains were deposited in the burying ground nearby.  Mr. Burdick has for many years been proprietor of the Lake House at South Bay and was quite widely and favorably known for his genial qualities.

KELLY:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY] Feb. 3, Libbie Kelly aged 17 years and 6 months.

BUMP:  In Tideoute, Pa., Jan. 16, Elizabeth J. Hoffman widow of the late I. Willis Bump, formerly of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] aged 52 years.

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CASE:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] Tuesday, Feb 11, David Case aged 94 years less 13 days.

The subject of the above notice was born Feb. 21, 1779, at the Meadow Plane, town of Simsbury, Hartford County, in the State of Connecticut.  He was the youngest son of a family of five children, named respectively Joseph, Sarah, Polly, Chauncy and David, all of whom came to this state and with one exception to this county [Madison Co., NY] many years ago, and are now all numbered with the dead.  The average age of these five sons and daughters was over 87 years.  David came to this town in the fall of 1802 and worked for a time by the month for his brother Joseph and Simeon Marshall.  During the next spring he returned to Connecticut, worked the farm long owned by his father and in due time sold the same and was married Dec. 25,1803, to Laura Nearing, with whom he lived 51 years and until her death separated them December 5, 1854.  

On the 14th day of Feb. 1804, he again left his native state for this locality in company with the late James Smith, who was long a resident of the neighborhood in which Mr. Case resided, and bought lot No. 57 on which he spent the remainder of his useful life and for a time in an humble habitation peculiar to all new settlements, where his oldest daughter (M.D. Lyon's mother) was born.  His children consisted of two daughters and one son, the latter dying when an infant.  Mrs. Lyon died a few years since.  Mrs. Whitney, the youngest to the daughters is now living (temporarily) in one of the southern States.  Mr. Case was a kind and obliging neighbor, an affectionate husband and father.  

With industry and economy, he had acquired an undisputed title to many acres, all of which he deeded before he died to Mrs. Whitney, M.D. Lyon and their children.  As a citizen he was highly esteemed by all who knew him and being possessed of a pacine [pacifist] disposition, he never engaged in any strife or contention, and during his long life was never a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit.  Politically he was a Democrat and from the day he first voted for Thomas Jefferson for President till the day of his death, by words and acts, maintained as far as possible the principles enunciated and carried out in the administration of that distinguished statesman and his Democratic predecessors.  At all times and under all circumstances he avoided official honors and yet marks of public confidence in that direction were sometimes given him regardless of party lines or his own wishes.  Mr. Case never made a public profession of religion and yet he lived in such a way that Elder York said on the day of his burial "If Mr. Case had not been a good man and pleased God, it is reasonable to believe he would have been cut off at an earlier age."  The cause of his death was more the infirmities of age than real disease.

Vital Records, Otsego (1821) & Chenango (1841) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 2, 1821

Marriages

On the 14th inst. at the house of Mr. James Young, near the Seneca village on the Buffalo Reservation, by the Rev. Stephen N. Rowan, president of the New York missionary society, Thomas Armstrong interpreter to the Seneca mission to Rebecca Hempferman.

Also, by the same person, at the same time and place, Jonathan Jacket youngest son of the celebrated chief Red Jacket to Yeeh-ah-weeh, a young woman from Cattaraugus [Cattaraugus Co. NY].

The Rev. Paschal N. Strong, corresponding secretary of the New York missionary society, being present, concluded the solemnization by prayer.

Thomas Armstrong and Rebecca Hempferman are both whites who were taken by the Senecas at the close of the Revolutionary war from their cradles and are identified with the Indians by their language and their habits.  The other parties are native Senecas.

This is the first occasion in which marriage has been solemnized in this tribe according to the Christian institution, and it is hoped this will be an example for their future imitation, as the rites were solemnized in the presence and with the approbation of a number of the principal chiefs and warriors in the nation.  Geneva Gazette

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 9, 1821

Death

At Terre Haute, near Fort Harrison Indiana, on the 16th ult. Doctor Eleazar Aspinwall formerly of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] aged about 36 years.  the deceased was son-in-law to Mrs. Stewart of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 23, 1821

Death

At Nelson [Madison Co. NY] December 18, Eunice Whipple wife of Jeremiah Whipple, Esquire, Aged 55.

In the death of this lady her husband is deprived of an affectionate and truly valuable companion; her children of a tender and singularly faithful mother; and the world of a person of prayer and exemplary piety.

During the most part of her life, Mrs. Whipple was a professed disciple of Christ.  For a considerable time, while this country was only beginning to be settled, she stood in the village of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] where she then resided, almost alone in her masters' vineyard, yet solitary as was her condition, and small and feeble as was the number in the vicinity to encourage and to walk with her in the ways of the Lord, she was enabled to witness a good profession and to give convincing evidence to those around her, that she possessed a spirit not natural to the fallen world, even a spirit of meekness, gentleness, forgiveness, patience, longsuffering and charity.  She was enabled to keep her heart with such singular diligence, that impropriety in feeling, in word and action, was seldom if ever exhibited.  Hers was a mild atmosphere which the tempests of passion and the thunders of the tongue did not annoy.  If reviled, in imitation to her savior's example, she did not revile again.  If she suffered, she threatened not, but committed herself to him that judgest righteously.  Her faith in the Redeemer appeared, in general to be steadfast, altho' at times she expressed to her confidential friends, doubts respecting the reality of her religion.

In the month of August last, Mrs. Whipple was seized with a disease of the lungs, the paroxysm of which were exceedingly severe.  In several instances she viewed death as indeed at the door and counselled the members of her family accordingly.  Her language to the family in view of the trying hour which was to separate them invariably was "weep not for me" - "be resigned to the will of God whcn I shall be taken away."  As the hour of her departure approached, she seemed to ripen fast for hexenyl blessedness and glory.  Her attachment to the friends of Christ, to the duty of prayer, and to the institutions of religion, though previously ardent, now appeared to be much increased. The most lively gratitude she expressed to a few Christian friends who held, at her request, a meeting for prayer and religious conference at her house a few weeks before her death  She expressed at the time a deep and lively sense of the greatness of the privilege which all the followers of Christ may enjoy of meeting together for prayer and praise and for speaking to each other of the glorious honor of his majesty and of his wonderful works to the children of man.  Blessed daughter of Zion! thine ascended spirit now enjoyeth in perfection, that communion with Christ and fellowship with his redeemer, which thou didst so long and so highly esteem on earth!!

The manner of Mrs. Whipple's death was such as might be expected from her preceding life.  though prevented by the nature and degree of her sufferings from saying much, she expressed unreserved resignation to the will of her heavenly Father, and that she had a sense which for her was unusual, of the glory that was to follow.

The funeral was attended by a large concourse of people ont he Wednesday after her death, at the Presbyterian church in Cazenovia where a discourse was delivered on the petition in the prayer of our Saviour, John xvii,24  Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory.  Albany Argus

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 30, 1821

News Item

Six Cents Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an indented apprentice boy named Herrick Reed aged 18 years.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said Runaway on penalty of the law.  Henry Stansel, Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 30, 1821

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 9, 1841

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Elder Howard, Mr. John Rayer, druggist merchant of this village, to Miss Jane Breed daughter of Deacon Breed of this town.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Elder Dean, Mr. Job Stafford of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Parmelia Rider of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 16, 1841 

Marriage

In Masonville, Delaware County [NY] on Thursday, the 10th inst. by the Rev. J.L. Janes, Mr. James Morgan of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clarissa T. Smith daughter of Dr. P. Smith, of the former place.

Deaths

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Ann Elizabeth Wheeler aged 10 months and 7 days, daughter of Jedediah R. and Delia B. Wheeler.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the 18th ult. Mrs. Lucy Rogers wife of P.B.M. Rogers and daughter of Robert Patrick, aged 28 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 23, 1841

Marriage

In St. Mathew's Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. H. Adams, Mr. Frederick Juliand of Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine R. Hayes daughter of Isaac Hayes, Esq. of the former place.

Death

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday the 16th instant, Mrs. Emily [Donaldson] wife of Eli Donaldson, aged about 50 years.

Vital Records, Madison (1820), Broome (1846) & Otsego (1891) Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 19, 1820

Marriage

At Sullivan [Madison Co. NY], on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Southard, Mr. Henry H. Cobb to Miss Caroline M. Fay

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 7, 1820

Death

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Friday last, -?- Serton aged 89 years.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, June 14, 1820

Marriage

On the 9th inst. in this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] by William Whipple, Esq. Mr. Nathan Thacher of Hartford, Penn. to Miss Alvira Coleman.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 6, 1846

Marriage

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Wilkins, Mr. John D. Keyes of this place to Miss Jane A Stevens of Windsor [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], on the 23d ult. Mrs. Henrietta Spendley aged 19 years, wife of Mr. Robert Spendley and daughter of Mr. Anson Amsbry.

The deceased was singularly lovely and pleasant in her life, and her early and sudden death has cast a gloom over many hearts that will not soon pass away.  though life was bright before her, yet, unrepiningly she obeyed the summons to go hence, and like the morning flower in the sun's too fervent heat, she "meekly bowed her head and died."  Tenderly will her afflicted family and numerous friends cherish her memory, for of her it may emphatically be said:  "None knew her but to love her, / None named her but to praise."

At Ramapo, Rockland County [NY] on the 22d of April last, Theodore Pierson son of Hon. Jeremiah H. Pierson in the 43d year of his age.

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 13, 1846

Marriages

At Colesville [Broome Co. NY] Wednesday May 6th by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Ansel Thurber to Miss Harriet N. Wedge.

Also, in the evening of the same day at Windsor [Broome Co. NY] Mr. Jonathan M. Balden of Bridgewater Pa., to Miss Clarinda Dowd of Windsor.

Deaths

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 1st inst. of consumption, Miss Catharine T. Merrill in the 24th year of her age.

In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the 22d ult. Mr. Jonathan Caton aged 76 Years.  

Binghamton Courier, Binghamton, NY, May 27, 1846

Marriages

In New York on the 18th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Hotton, Mr. Henry A. Morgan formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ann Eliza [Ross] daughter of the late Noah B. Ross.

In Homer [Cortland Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edwin Darby of Freetown to Miss Helen L. Short. 

On the 13 by the same, at the same place, A.F. Chapin, Esq. of La Fayette, Indiana, to Miss Sarah A. Keeler.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, January 1, 1891

Marriage

At the residence of Noah Cleveland, Dec. 25th, 1890, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Alpha E. Herrick and Libbie R Cleveland.

Deaths

Thomas Hicks of Guilford, Chenango County [NY] while crossing the tracks of the Ontario & Western railroad at Guilford Center on the 25th inst. was struck by an approaching train and injured so severely that he died in a short time.  Mr. Hicks for several years has carried the mail between the Center post office and the station and was engaged in the performance of his duty when the engine struck him. Being a little deaf, he probably dd not hear the approaching train or, see it until it struck him.

Died, Dec. 29, Charlie Bedeau of consumption, aged 30 years, 5 mos. and 4 days.  The funeral was held from his late residence this morning at 8 o'clock, and the remains taken to Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] for interment.

The following obituary notice of Mrs. Hannah Whitney who was the mother of Dr. I.J.  Whitney is taken from the Oneonta Spy:  "Mrs. Hannah Whitney, wife of Dr. W.H Whitney of Oneonta Plains [Otsego Co. NY] died at her home last Wednesday afternoon aged 69 years.  She was the daughter of the late Isaac Woolf, a well-known resident of Oneonta. The funeral took place on Friday, Rev. O.H. McAnulty officiating."

The Norwich correspondent of the Binghamton Republican says:  Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Belding, who reside on a farm near the village of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] eight miles from here, went for a visit to New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] about Christmas and left four children at home to look after the house and chores.  Pearl [Belding] a little girl about nine years of age, was engaged in getting breakfast and attempted to remove the kettle in which she was boiling potatoes.  Finding the pail hot she took hold of it with the apron or dress and in removing the kettle her clothing took fire.  She attempted to run to the barn where the older child was engaged in doing the chores and as soon as she got outdoors, she lay down and rolled over in the snow.  Dr. C.B. Palmatier, who was called said the little girl repeated the operation four times before she reached the barn and every time she rolled over supposed that the fire was out. Before the fire was extinguished she was so badly burned that she died at 4 p.m. Dec. 26(?) from her injuries.

Vital Records, New York (1801), Chenango (1879) & Otsego (1879) Counties, NY

 New York Evening Post, New York, November 23, 1801

Marriage

On Thursday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Abeel, Mr. John Foley merchant to Miss E. Shaw, daughter of John Shaw, Esq. of this city [New York City].

Death

Suddenly on Thursday evening last, highly esteemed and much lamented Mrs. Grace Walton consort of the late Abraham Walton, Esq.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 24, 1801

Marriage

On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Wall, Mr. W. Kinleyson to Miss Mary Ann Losey of Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co. NY].

Death

On Friday morning, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Kuypers the amiable wife of the Rev. G. Kuypers of this city [New York City].

New York Evening Post, New York, November 25, 1801

News Item

To Be Sold:  The services of a Negro Man, for four years - he is honest and sober.  Enquire of the printer.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 26, 1801

Marriages

At Washington City Moses Myers Esq of S. Carolina to Miss Anna Pollock.

At Philadelphia Mr. Jeremiah Peissoi(?) merchant to Miss Ann Maria Kucher daughter of the late Col. Christopher Kucher, deceased.

At Halifax, N.C., Mr. William Boylan printer of Raleigh, to Miss Elizabeth McCulloch youngest daughter of the late Benjamin McCulloch, Esq.

Death

At Newark [NJ], William P. Smith one of the judges of the inferior court.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 27, 1801

Marriages

On Wednesday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Manley, Mr James Brewer of Peekskill [Westchester Co. nY] to Miss Ann Brotherson daughter of John Brotherson, Esq of Grange [Dutchess Co. NY].

At Boston [MA] Mr. John Pierce to Miss Nancy Bates.

New York Evening Post, New York, November 28, 1801

Deaths

At Boston [MA] Mrsa. Sarah Jones lately from New York.

At Newport [RI] very suddenly, William V. King, Esq.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 21, 1879

Marriages

PAGE - JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 6th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. Albert Page to Miss Marietta Johnson.

FULLER - FURGUSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] May 10, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Anna B. Furguson of Guilford.

Deaths

WIDGER:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] May 16th, Mr. William Widger aged 79 years.

INMAN:  In Chicago, April 1st, Mrs. Hannah F. Inman formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] aged 44 years.

SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 12th Sallie M. [Smith]wife of Erasmus Smith, aged 74 years.

HOYT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] May 11th Hannah [Hoyt] widow fo the late Thaddeus Hoyt, aged 84 years.

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

HOUK:  Unadilla Valley, Otsego Co. NY:  The illness of Mrs. Miles Houk terminated in death May 5th. She was a very intelligent and pious lady, a friend of the Sunday School and her loss will be deeply felt.

SPAULDING:  The same day [May 5th], Mr. Spaulding an aged citizen of Mt. Upton [Chenango Col. NY], passed away.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 14, 1879

Marriages

At the home of the bride's mother, Aug. 6, 1879, by Rev. D.W. Wells, Florence L. Day of Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Jennie E. Adams of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents, Aug. 6, by Rev W.L. Thorp, assisted by Rev W.M. Hiller, Chester J Bresee of Hartwich Seminary, NY. [Otsego Co.] to Martha Ingalls of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 8th inst. Arnold B. Watson aged 82 years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. Veder Cole aged 69 years and 6 months.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] August 6th, Ellen [McCarty] wife of John McCarty Jr. aged 30 years.

In Brooklyn, Aug. 8, after an illness of two days, from cholera mortem Arthur A. Brown formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] in the 58th year of his age.

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In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] July 14th of cancer Cynthia [Bristol] wife of Sherman Bristol aged 62 years.

As a wife, mother, neighbor and member of the Christian church at Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] her life was filled with useful deeds and enabling qualities of heart and soul.  During her long and painful sickness, she at all times expressed her faith in the supreme efficiency of the all perfect sacrifice of Christ.

The Divine precepts of the Bible had for many years guided her useful and happy life.  Her home was a sanctuary of domestic virtues and of warmly reciprocated affections.  She blessed her husband and sons and cast her hope on one all-powerful to sustain and mighty to save and sleeps in peace.  She is dead, but liveth, for he who is the resurrection and the life has declared, "Whoso believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. and whosoever loveth and beliveth in me shall never die."

Vital Records, Chenango (1825) & Delaware (1833) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 14, 1825

Death

Of the consumption at Walton [Delaware Co. N] on the 23d inst. Mr. Cyrus North in the 32d year of his age.  Mr. North was well known to a very extensive circle of acquaintance, as a young man of talents, of literary attainment, and of amiable and interesting deportment.  In his infancy he became blind and he continued so ever since that period.  Notwithstanding this disability, through the aid of his friends and more especially of his sisters who served him in the capacity of reader and amanuensis, he made himself liberally acquainted with the English literature, principally in the departments of belles' letters, history and political science. Endowed with the faculty of a most ready perception, he acquired knowledge with surprising facility, the absolute possession of which was at all times secured to him by an exceedingly retentive memory.  The interest which his mental accomplishments and the loss of his sight created in his behalf, aided by his ambition and capabilities, introduced him into an enlarged and elevated sphere of social intercourse that embraced a great number of persons of worth and distinction in the state.  He possessed a commanding influence of character.  In all matters that elicited opinion, he formed and advanced his conclusions with readiness and force and under the control of pure motives and a sound judgment, which he retained to the last moment of his life.  During the last three years of his life, he engaged in the mercantile business.  The want of sight was almost remedied by the enlarged capacity of his other senses, and he transacted with surprising dispatch and accuracy most of the details of business. During his last illness he was visited by the consolations of the gospels.  He died a Christian.  It is needless to add that the death of such a man is an afflicting bereavement.  But the grief of relatives and friends however poignant is assuaged by the reflection that his life was spent in usefulness and honor, and its last moments crowned with the faith and blissful hopes of the Christian salvation.  Del. Gazette

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, September 28, 1825

Marriages

In Geneva on the 12th inst. by the Rev. O. Clark.  William S. Stow Esq. of Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY] to Miss Maria Augusta De Zeng of the same place.

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Bush, Mr. Caleb K. Peabody to Miss Sally Maria Smith.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 11, 1833

Marriages

In Colchester [Delaware Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.B. McCreary, Doct. Edward Graves of Hancock [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Polly Gregory eldest daughter of John H Gregory, Esq. of the former place.

In the village of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by the same, Mr. Daniel N. Bacon of Carbondale, Pa. to Miss Phebe Ann Flynt of Deposit.

At Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. David Mead, Mr.. Daniel W Squires to Miss Phebe Jenkins all of that place.

At Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by the rev. Mr. Allanson, Mr. Charles Fitch merchant of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elenor Silliman of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by Harvy Keator, Esq. Mr. Marvine Butler of Lexington, Greene co. [NY] to Miss Rachael Mays of the former place.\

Death

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th ult. Tunis Riphenbark aged 103 years.  Mr. R. was one of the surviving few who fought before the walls of Quebec at the fall of Generals Wolf and Montcalm.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 18, 1833

Marriages

At Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on the 10th inst. by the Rev. William Allanson, Mr. George B. Foote of Hobart [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Hannah Andrews of the former place.

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Alanson Pease of Warrensburg [Warren Co. NY] to Miss Catharine Jaquish of the former place.

At Walton [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. E. D. Willis of Morrisville, Mr. John S Coleman to Miss Cornelia [Townsend] daughter of William Townsend, Esq. both of the former place.

At Burlington, Otsego County [NY] on the evening of the 12th inst. by the Rev. John Lassidy, Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Angeline [Liscomb] youngest daughter of Joseph Liscomb, Esq. of the former place.  We gratefully acknowledge with the receipt of the above notice, a portion of the needful in the shape of a bank note, wherewith to make our hearts glad.

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY\] on the 21st ult. after a protracted illness, Mr. Silas Knapp in the 64th year of his age.  He was one of the early settlers of this town, and by a faithful discharge of the duties of parent, citizen & friend, he was enabled to share largely in the respect and esteem which the world justly accords to a life of virtue.  He became early a professed follower of the Redeemer and adorned the doctrine which he professed by a most consistent Christian walk and conversation.  During his lapse to the tomb, his intellect remained unclouded to the last and when in view of his speedy entrance to the realities of the eternal world, he constantly exhibited the most unwavering faith and joyful confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ, frequently exclaiming, "My Savior is now a thousand times more precious to me than ever."  How truly might those exclaim who witnessed his calm and peaceful exit, surely "the righteous man hath hope in his death."

News Item

Notice:  Runaway from the subscriber on or about the 23d of August last, my son Henry Weager about 15 years of age.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account as I will pay no debts of his contracting.  Cornelius Weager, Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Sept. 9, 1833.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 25, 1833

Marriages

At Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday, the 11th inst. by the Rev. Daniel Waterbury, Mr. W.C. Riply to Miss Hannah Betts of that place.

At Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 13th, inst. by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Mr. Miles Landon of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Fernett Bryant of the former place.

News Item

Under our Hymenial head last week, we noticed the marriage of Doct. Gaius Halsey of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] to a Miss Liscomb of Burlington, Otsego County [NY].  In a communication we have received from the Doctor, he assures us he is not married and that we have been duped.  We therefore take the earliest opportunity of publicly contradicting the statement.

With what motive the communication was made is best known to the individual himself.  The notice came to us in as unexceptionable a shape as we could have reason to expect.  We have uniformly been cautious in inserting such notices without knowing something of the source from whence they came and in this instance, we supposed we acted with all due care. The signature of the letter was one of common occurrence and if the person intended it as a hoax, he felt disposed to pay at rather a dear rate we should think - for the letter, besides being postage paid, enclosed a fee. Taking all things into consideration we did not hesitate to insert the notice, not supposing anyone foolish enough to play off a hoax at his own expense.  

We sincerely hope we shall not again be under the necessity of contradicting the like notices.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1866)

 Oneida Weekly Dispatch, Oneida, NY, January 6, 1866

Marriages

LEWIS - HALL:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A. Hall, of Homer, N.Y., Mr. E. Douglas Lewis to Miss Emma Hall both of Chittenango, N.Y. [Madison Co.]

SNELL - CHILDS:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 1, 1966, by Rev. J.B. Stacey, Mr. Morey Snell to Miss Lovisa Childs both of Stockbridge. 

COOPER - HAMBLIN:  In Fenner [Madison Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 20, 1865, by the Rev. P.L. Hakes, Mr. Charles H. Cooper to Miss Nancy L. Hamblin.

HESS - JOHNSON:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 26, 1965, by Rev. A.M. Lake, Mr. Bradford Hess of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Kate Johnson of Oriskany Falls.

MERCER - LEWIS:  At the M.E. Church in Madison [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.M. Lake, Capt. W.E. Mercer of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Lizzie M. Lewis of Madison, N.Y.

STALKER - NORTON:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1865, by Rev. J.B. Stacy, Mr. James Stalker to Miss Maryette Norton both of that town.

JENKS - STEINBERG:  At the Wickwire House in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 26, 1865, by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Delancy W. Jenks of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Helen M. Steinburg of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

JENKS -MARVIN:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 14, 1865, by Rev. L.V. Ismend, Benjamin R. Jenks of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Polly Marvin of Nelson [Madison Co. NY].

KEECH - ACKLEY:  At East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] at the house of the bride's father, Dec. 27, 1865, by George Balcom, Evangelist, Major Willard Keech to Miss Francelia E. Ackley.

HITCHCOCK - PENNER:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 24, 1865, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. L.E. Swan, Mr. Charles G. Hitchcock to Miss Emma I. Penner all of Cazenovia.

ALDRICH - WEBLER:  In Chittenango [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. Mr. Davis, Mr. James P. Aldrich of Litchfield, Illinois to Mrs. Harriet E. Webler of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY].

FAIRCHILD - HARRIS:  In Chicago Dec. 19, 1865, at Trinity Church by Rev. Mr. Cummings, Mr. N.J. Fairchild of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], and Miss Carrie H. Harris of Hamilton, N.Y.

WEST - STETSON:  In Sangerfield [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 27, 1865, by Rev. A.H. Marshall, Mr. Rush R. West to Miss Emergene E. Stetson both of Sangerfield.

COOK - JACKSON:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] at Bacon's Hotel, Jan. 2, 1866, by Rev. Mr. McFarland, Mr. Marcelon Cook to Miss Julia Jackson, both of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY].

MAHAFFEY - LIME:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY] Dec. 25, 1865, by Rev. D.G. Corey, Mr. William J. Mahaffey of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Emma Lime of Verona [Oneida Co. NY].

HUMPAGE - WHITE:  At the Hecla Works, Oneida Co. [NY] Dec. 25, 1865, by Rev. F.W. Tooke, Mr. William H. Humpage of Verona [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Frank White of Hecla Works.

WILDRIG - WHITE:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Jackson Wildrig of Baldwinsville [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Betsey White of Stockbridge.

WOODWORTH - MARSH:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Jan. 1, 1866, by Rev. J.T. Crippen, Louis H. Woodworth to Miss Romelia L. Marsh all of Canastota.

WEST - ROBBINS:  By the same, Jan. 2, 1866, John D. West to Emogene O. Robbins all of Peterboro [Madison Co. NY].

SMITH - HAVEN:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Dec. 14, 1865, by Rev. Joseph Clark, Mr. William H. Smith to Miss Maria Haven both of Perryville [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

HOLT:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 31, 1865, Mrs. Sarah Holt widow of the late Daniel Holt aged 74 years and 11 months.

SMITH:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 29, 1865 of consumption, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith daughter of Edward and Jane Evans, aged 29 years.

JENNE:  In Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 17, 1865, Sally [Jenne] wife of Ezra Jenne, aged 761 years and 9 months.

BAUDER:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 20, of croup, Grace [Bauder] second and only surviving daughter of James G. and Elizabeth Bauder, aged 1 year and 16 days.

MARR:  In Smithfield [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 28, 1865, Mrs. John Marr.

FINNEY:  At Eaton village [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 24, 1865, Dea. Sylvester Finney aged 58 years.

GUY:  In the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 18, 1865, Mr. James Guy, aged 80 years.

MARBLE:  In McConnellsville, Oneida Co. [NY] Dec. 25, 1865, Miss Lydia Jane [Marble] daughter of Richard and Emily Marble, aged 14 years and 8 months.

LEACH:  At Elkhart, Ill. Dec. 16, 1865, Mr. Adentram J. Leach formerly of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] aged 47 years.

HILL:  At Birdsall, Allegany Co. [NY] Sept. 30, 1865, Althen D. [Hill] wife of the late Truman Hill, aged 65 years; Oct. 4th, Susan E. [Hill] daughter of the late Truman Hill, aged 59 years; and at Angelica [Allegany Co. NY], Dec. 1st, Ann E. [Mathews] and daughter of the late Truman Hill, aged 43 years.  All formerly residents of the town of Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

DEWEY:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 27, 1865, Lucy [Dewey] wife of Ebenezer Dewey, aged 74 years.

GARDNER:  At his residence in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on Friday morning Dec. 29, 1865, of paralysis, Mr. Niles H. Gardner, aged about 67 years.

BRADLEY:  On Friday afternoon last, Mrs. Bradley, mother of Cornelius Bradley, who resides in a house owned by Under Sheriff Randall, about half a mile west of Oneida village [Madison Co. NY], was burned so severely that death ensued the following day.  It seems Mrs. Bradley was at work about the stove, when her clothes took fire and there being no one in the house with her, she was shockingly burned before she could get her clothing off.  One of the neighbors, probably hearing the cries of the sufferer, went into the house, but it was too late to save the unfortunate woman.  Her age was about 60 years.  Union

Vital Records, Chenango Co. NY (1879 & 1880)

Sherburne News, Sherburne NY, June 7, 1879 

Marriage

MAYNARD - BUELL:  At the residence of the bride's mother in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d inst. by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco and Miss Harriet L. Buell of this village.

Notwithstanding the storm, Mrs. Buell received a large number of her friends Tuesday evening, June 3d at the marriage of her daughter, Harriet L. to Mr. Robert P. Maynard, of San Francisco, Cal.  The bride, of course, was the center of attraction and never did she appear so charming as when taking upon her the marriage vow. she was attired in a pea green silk which with the orange flowers that adorned her hair and a long bridal veil set off her graceful figure to magnificent advantage. The groom is a gentleman of commanding appearance and won the admiration of all by his becoming and refined bearing.  The residence was beautifully decorated with evergreens and suspended above the portrait of the grandmother of the bride in the center of the parlor was the monogram "M.B."  The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. James Chambers. After receiving the congratulations which were numerous and hearty, the happy pair were conducted to the dining room, where, with their friends, they partook of a very sumptuous collation.  Among the guests were Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter, Warren and Isaac S. Newton, Esq. of Norwich, Albro Newton, Esq., of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, N.Y., Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray of New Haven, Ct. and Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman.  Specially noticeable was the presence of Capt. and Mrs. Newton, grandfather and grandmother of the bride.  Having enjoyed sixty-nine years of wedded life, their presence added much to the pleasure of the company.  The bride received a large number of presents some of which were very delicate specimens of the artistic skill of her numerous friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Maynard took the 8:40 train Wednesday morning for a few days visit in New York and New Haven.  After a short sojourn in Sherburne upon their return, they will proceed to San Francisco where they will reside.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 17, 1879

Deaths

H.P. Skinner a well-known and extensive jeweleryman of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence on Sunday afternoon last of scarlet fever.  He had been sick but a little over a week.

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  Between one and two o'clock last Tuesday afternoon Mr. Harry Heath a gentleman about 60 years of age, was stricken down and died from sun stroke while working in the hayfield of W.W. Evans.

The funeral of Francis Blackman of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] was largely attended on Saturday of last week.  He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery near White's Store. Friends of deceased were present from Sherburne and surrounding towns, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

News Item

Many years ago, when all west of the Hudson River was almost a trackless wilderness, Asa White and wife left his Vermont home and settled in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  He afterwards removed to Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], where he resided until his death.  During his residence in Sherburne he had seven children born unto him, all of whom are still living and whose ages are as follows:  Richmond White, 83; Mrs. Isabell White Merrils, 79; Mr. Devello White, 78; William White, 76; Mrs. Lavinia White Carrier, 73; Mrs. Eunice White Corbin, 69; Mrs. Dr. E.S. Lyman, 65.  all still reside in Sherburne except William who now resides in Coventry and Mrs. Corbin, in Bainbridge.  Telegraph

Chenango American, Greene, NY March 4, 1880

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's brother in German [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 18th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Miles S. Hubbard of Smithville [Chenango Col. NY] to Miss Cora E. Gililand of German.

At the Spaulding House, Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 25th, by Rev. John McVey, E. Darwin Tuttle of Holmesville, Chenango County [NY] and Sarah A Crittenden of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].

On the 25th ult. by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Orrin Cady and Mellissa Bliven.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th at the residence of the bride's father, D.D. Raymond of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Frank U. Raymond of Norwich.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 23d Mary E. [Fisher] wife of E.G. Fisher, aged 60 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 22d, Mr. Smith Titus aged 81 years.

In Willett [Cortland Co. NY] of malignant diphtheria, Feb. 11th, Gracia M. [Wightman], aged 8 years, 2 months and 5 days; Feb. 13th, Freddie M. [Wightman] aged 10 years and 5 months, children of William M. and Kate R Wightman.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 20th Mrs. Rhoda Clarke aged 64 years and 6 months.

Mr. Peter Merrills a resident of the town of Barker, Broome County [NY] and a brother-in-law of Mr. A.W. Taft of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], went into his sap bush on Friday morning of last week between the hours of seven and eight o'clock for the purpose of doing some work there.  Not returning, a search was instituted for him and about five o'clock in the afternoon his dead body was found in the woods.  It is supposed he died of heart disease.

Mrs. Abbott the seven times married woman of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] has died at the age of eighty-eight years.  Her seventh husband, to whom she was married last year, survives her.  Her maiden name was Williams, and she always lived in that neighborhood.  She first married a man named Traux, and then she was successively wedded to Messrs. Riggs, Farrow, Wallace, Berry, Pratt and Abbott.  Her widowhood seldom exceeded a year.  She never became a mother, but many of the best citizens of Chenango County called her such, six of her seven husbands being widowers, with children ranging in number from two to a dozen. There is not half a score of families in the county but can trace some marriage relationship to her.  She was a good woman and consistent member of one of the orthodox churches. The majority of her husbands were well-to-do farmers, and it is said that she leaves a snug fortune, received from her deceased husbands.  Bainbridge Republican

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 4, 1879

Marriage

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  A pleasant wedding occurred just out from our village last Wednesday evening. The interested parties were Mr. Alexander from near Amsterdam N.Y. [Montgomery Co. NY] and Miss Deliphene Terwilliger daughter of Solomon Terwilliger of Greene [Chenango Co. NY]. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's aunt, by Rev. F.W. Root of Dryden.

Deaths

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Calista J. Dimmick wife of Francis R Dimmick, Esq. aged 62 years and 4 months.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Our citizens were pained to learn on Saturday of the death of Mrs. Dimmick, wife of F.E Dimick, who had been sick only three days.  Her funeral took place on Monday forenoon at her late residence. She was a kind mother and an affectionate wife and was beloved by all and had many warm personal friends who regret her sudden death.

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on June 1st, Bessie [York] infant daughter of Edwin and Alvira York, aged three months.

SANFORD:  Mrs. Sanford mother of E.N. Sanford, late of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] but now of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died at the residence of Romeo Warren on Friday last.

News Items

The grave of Charles Walsworth is our cemetery a soldier of the war of 1812 was decorated by a grandson Walter Walsworth a soldier of the late war and member of Smith Post G.A.R. [Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Among the graves in our cemetery decorated were three containing revolutionary soldiers, viz:  Capt. William Church, Samuel Griffing and Aaron Phillips and two of the 1812 war, William Sherwood and Charles Walsworth in addition to those who fell in the last war. [Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 7, 1879

Marriages

KEOUGH - KINNER:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John F. Keough and Miss Elizabeth Kinier both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

FOSGATE - BOLT:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Greene [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Mr. John M. Fosgate of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary J. Bolt of Greene.

PARSONS - REYNOLDS:  At the home of the bride's parents, May 22, by Rev. C.H. Taylor, Mr. Charles H. Parsons of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Hattie E. Reynolds of Barker [Broome Co. NY]

JEFFREY - WALTON:  In Brooklyn at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening, May 15th, 1879, by Rev. Reuben Jeffrey, D.P. father of the groom, George C. Jeffrey M.D. to Amanda [Walton] daughter of William H. Walton, Esq.

MAYNARD - BUELL:  One of the most brilliant social events of the season occurred at Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] on the evening of the 3d inst., the occasion being the celebration of the nuptials of the beautiful and accomplished Miss Hattie S. Buell of Sherburne to Robert P. Maynard of San Francisco.  The ceremony was performed at the residence of the mother of the bride and was witnessed by a large concourse of friends of the contracting parties.  The house was beautifully and appropriately decorated with flowers and evergreens, wrought in elegant and beautiful designs. A sumptuous collation was served which was discussed amid universal congratulations and kind wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the newly wedded couple.  Among the guests we noticed, Isaac Newton Esq. of Norwich, in company with his brother, Warren Newton of Norwich, and Albro Newton of Brooklyn and Dr. Newton of San Francisco, uncles of the bride; Mrs. Gridley of Clinton, Miss Emily Mansfield, Miss Hattie Oaks and Mrs. Mary Gray, of New Haven, Ct., Rev. William N. Chambers, brother of the officiating clergyman, Rev. T.L. Randolph and daughter. The bride was the recipient of a large number of elegant and costly presents. The bridal tour will consist of a visit to New Haven, Conn., and New York City, after which the happy couple will depart for the Golden Gate where they are to permanently reside.

Deaths

WISLEY:  In Sand Hill [Otsego Co. NY] May 23d, Henry Wisley father of James Wisley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 76 years.

SANFORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Mauy 31st Mrs. Electa Sanford aged 69 years.

YATES:  In Brownwood, Texas, May 17th, Mrs. Ella I. Yates formerly of this county [Chenango Co. NY] and granddaughter of Merritt Webb of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] aged 22 years and 7 months.

WILBUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th, Cora Belle [Wilbur] daughter of J.B. Wilbur aged 8 years, 7 months and 25 days.

BUTTON:  The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Button was attended at the residence of her son-ion-law, J.A. Dexter, at eleven o'clock, last Wednesday.  Mrs. Button was mother of the late Henry Button of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], also Mrs. Nelson Holmes of Groton, Mich.  She was eighty-five years old, had been an invalid and a great sufferer for many years.

HOAG:  Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Polly Hoag who died at Mr. Carmel's near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] was attended at 2 o'clock on the same day.

ELLIOTT:  Capt. Jim Elliott an aged citizen of Fenton [Broome Co. NY] died Tuesday evening. The funeral was attended Wednesday.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 5, 1879

Marriage

JEFFERY - WALTON:  In Brooklyn at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening May 15, 1879, by Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D., father of the groom, George C Jeffery, M.D. to Amanda [Walton] daughter of William H. Walton, Esq.

Deaths

YORK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 1st, Bessie [York] infant daughter of Edwin and Alyira York, aged 3 months.

KEYES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 30th, Mr. John Keyes aged 73 years.

DIMMICK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Calista J. [Dimmick] wife of Francis E Dimmick, Esq. aged 61 years and 4 months.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. F.E. Dimmick died quite suddenly at her home at noon on Saturday.  She was taken in a fit on Thursday and was unconscious until her death.  Her funeral was very largely attended on Monday.

BUTTON:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] June 2d, at the residence of her son-in-law, J.A. Dexter, Mrs. Mary Button aged 85 years, mother of N.H. Button of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Holmesville, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Mary Button died at the house of her son-in-law, J.A. Dexter, at six o'clock last Monday afternoon aged eighty-five years.  Death came as a bearer of good tidings to the weary one, waiting so long and patiently for a release from her great suffering.  Mrs. Button was the mother of the late Henry Button, of Norwich, also mother of Mrs. Nelson Holmes of Gratten, Mich.

WILBUR:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] May 24th Cora Belle [Wilbur] daughter of J.B Wilbur, aged 8 years, 7 months and 26 days.

SANFORD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] May 31st, Mrs. Electa Lewis Sanford aged 69 years.

BAGG:  In Junius N.Y. [Seneca Co. NY] May 7th, Mrs. Henry H. Bagg aged 56 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]

TOBY:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] May 1st, Mr. Martin Toby aged 67 years, 4 months and 11 days.

We cannot make it seem he's dead; / A few days since and he was here; / Now the body lies in its narrow bed. / But the spirit dwells with angels dear.

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CARTWRIGHT:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] May 27th, 1879, Mr. Ezra M. Cartwright, aged 42 years.

Ezra Cartwright, lately of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, died suddenly in Smithville of apoplexy, Tuesday of this week.  He was a former resident of Smithville.

Dearest friend I canst be thou're gone? / We have seen thy form entombed / In that long and silent home / From which traveler ne'er returned.

Yes! we have seen thy noble form / In death's habiliments arrayed; / And while thy generous heart / Has forever ceased to throb / That far beyond death's alarm /Thy spirit hath winged its flight to God.

Thinkest thou that none are left, / Bitter tears to shed for thee? / Aye, let thy spirit's quickened powers / See the tears of sorrow fall, / And hear the deep drawn sigh / The sobs with which the air is rent.

Dearest friend, dost thou know / That thou hast still on earth / Friends who've watched thee, / E'en from thy birth? / Who taught thy infant feet to walk, / They prattling tongue / To lisp a mother's name?

Although thou art far removed / Beyond our earthly sphere, / Friends whom thou hast loved / Still hold thy memory dear.

Though thy body lies in the tomb, / And mingles with its mother dust, / For thee, no more, the roses bloom / Thy soul's enthroned in Heaven we trust; / and if we meet on earth no more / May we clasp hands on the other shore.

Where, when ten thousand years / Their silent race have run, / Our hymns of praise to God / Will have but just begun.

M.C.

News Item

Last week we mentioned the sad case of drowning of Wallace McConnell and N. Lee Bassett, two young men of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] in Oneida Lake on the 22d ult.  Search was kept up by the relatives of the deceased and others which has finally proved successful.  On Friday morning last the body of Young Bassett was discovered by his father, who was upon a steamer, engaged in the search.  The body was standing erect in about seven feet of water, the feet resting upon the ground, one arm was folded across the breast with the other hanging down by the side.  The face was not in a condition to be recognized, but it was identified by the clothing.  On Saturday morning the body of young McConnell was recovered by the party in search, who were on board a steamer.  In passing a certain point, one of the party left the steamer in a rowboat and in a few moments saw the body shoot up out of the water.  At the same time, it was seen by one on the steamer, who says the position of the body was upright and plain to be seen above the waist. Both bodies were taken to Utica, and the funeral was held on Monday afternoon.