Vital Records, Broome (1837) & Chenango (1847) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 7, 1837

Marriage

Married, In Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Row, Mr. Henry Allard to Miss Rhoda Newton, both of Conklin.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 14, 1837

Marriages

Married in this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on the evening of the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Starkweather, Mr. Sidney Mayhnew, merchant, of Montgomery, Alabama, to Miss Rosalinda S. Wood, daughter of the late John Wood, Esq. of Boston.

At Fair Port, Chemung County [NY] on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Vogle, Mr. E.S. Hart, Merchant, of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] to Angelina [Underhill] daughter of Charles Underhill, Esq.

Deaths

Died at Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, on the 18th ult. Mrs. Delclutha [Randall] wife of Mr. Peres Randall, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome co. NY], aged 32 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Monday last, David [Woolsey] son of Mr. Asbury Woolsey, aged 2 years and 7 months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, December 28, 1837

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Friday, the 22d inst., Mr. William H. Pratt, aged 29 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 3, 1847

Marriage

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult. by Elder Chamberlin, Mr. Reeve D. Guile to Miss Rosepha Rowley, all of that place.

Death

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 25th ult. very suddenly of inflammation of the brain, Theodore H. [Church] son of William Church, Esq. aged 8 years, 4 months and 15 days.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1847

Marriages

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of the 15th inst., by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Asher C. Scott to Miss Mary A. Dixon, all of Norwich.

At Earlville [Madison Co. NY] on the 11th inst. Mr. John Pierce, 2d. Esq. of Truxton, Cortland Co. [NY] to Miss Ester Waters of the former place.

At Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 11th inst. in Friends Meeting, Mr. James R. [Boss] son of Benjamin Boss to Miss Alice [Knowles] daughter of Henry Knowles, all of that place.

At Oak Hill, Durham, Greene Co. [NY], on the 3d inst. by the Rev. L.A. Barrows, Mr. Cornelius H. VanBuren, Esq. of Kingston, Ulster Col. [NY] to Miss Nancy Roggen, of the former place.

At Plaster ville [Chenango Co. NY], on the 13th inst. by the Rev. S. Goodale, Mr. William Perkins of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Maria Perkins of the former place.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday morning the 19th inst., Mrs. Nancy Griffing, wife of David Griffing, aged 49 years.

In the death of this amiable and pious lady, the community in which she lived, not less than her family and connections, haver sustained an irreparable loss.  Benevolent, unassuming and kind, she was universally esteemed by all who knew her, and her death will be as universally deplored.  As a wife, she was devoted and affectionate; as a mother, loving, indulgent and faithful; as a member of the Church, she was exemplary and devout in the discharge of her religious duties and died in the undoubting hope of happiness hereafter.  Norwich Journal

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday morning last of inflammation of lungs, Cornelia [Lettington] daughter of Horace and Hannah Lettington, aged 4 yrs. and 10 months.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Friday evening, the 12th inst., Ellen [Stocking] daughter of the Rev. Mr. Stocking, aged 5 years.

At North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. of Consumption, Miss Catharine M. Merritt, daughter of Ammon Merritt, aged 22 years.

At Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult. after a few hours' illness, Mrs. Ruth Tracy, relict of the late Uri Tracy. The deceased was born at Oxford, Worcester Co., Mass., on the 8th Dec. 1775.  She was the daughter of Gen. Benjamin Hovey, extensively known as one of the original proprietors of this town, who removed to the valley of the Susquehanna soon after the close of the revolutionary struggle, and came from thence to Oxford in 1791.  On the 28th Aug. 1793, Miss Hovey was married to Uri Tracy, who died about 8 years since, having filled several stations of public trust, as Clerk and First Judge of Chenango Co. for six years and Representative in the general councils of the nation.  Oxford Times

At New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mary Charlotte [Byran] daughter of Reuben E. Byran, aged 2 yrs 1 month and 21 days.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1 847

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d inst. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. Daniel Teel of New Hartford Oneida Co. [NY] to Miss Catharine a. Parker of this place [Norwich].

Death

At Matamoros, in Mexico, in January 1847, Lyman S. Redfield son of Pardon Redfield of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] aged 25 years.

Vital Records, Otsego (1823) & Chenango (1880) Counties, NY

 Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 4, 1823

Marriage

Married in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday evening last by the Rev'd John Smith, Mr. Anson Richardson to Miss Harriet Todd, Daughter of Lemuel Todd, Esq.

Death

Died at Albany [Albany Co. NY] on the 21st ult. after a short but very severe illness, Mr. George Webster, bookseller and one of the editors and proprietors of the Albany Gazette and Daily Advertiser in the 61st year of his age.  He has left a large family to whom his death will be an irreparable loss and a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances by whom his memory will long be cherished and respected.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 11, 1823

Marriage

Married in Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday last, Mr. Nathaniel Bowles to Mrs. Fanny Piper both of that place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 18, 1823

Deaths

Died suddenly at his residence in Danube, Herkimer County [NY] on Wednesday last, Richard Van Horne Esq.

 The deceased has frequently been a member of our state Legislature and was also a member of the late convention.  He has left a disconsolate wife and a numerous family of children to deplore his sudden exit.  His character for probity was above reproach; and his death will be a source of great regret to his numerous friends and relatives.

Died at St. Augustine, Florida, 20th of February last, Mr. Peter Waldo, aged 17 years, son of Mr. Ozias Waldo, formerly of this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY].  He has left to mourn his loss numerous connections, who, with all his acquaintance knew how to appreciate his worth.  His pious life for the last two years was such as to secure the hope, with his friends, that he is now sitting in Heaven among the Saints, who will sing an eternal Hallelujah to the Lamb that liveth forever.

News Item

ELOPEMENT: Whereas my wife Anna [Tobey] has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause of provocation.  This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  David Tobey, Sen. Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NHY] March 15, 1823

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, March 25, 1823

Marriages

At Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on Sunday evening the 16th inst. by John Jones, Esq. Maj. Benjamin Tuckerman to Mrs. Polly Jones, all of the former place.

In Sharon [Schoharie Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by the Rev. Alonzo Welton, Mr. Charles Walradt of Bowmans Creek to Miss Caty Putnam, daughter of Aaron D. P:utnam.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 8, 1880

Marriages

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Fred Grover to Miss Emily Landers, both of Afton.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 30th, by Rev. Dr. Haynes, Mr. L. Newkirk and Miss A.A. Norris.

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Rial Lawton of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Franklin of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 31st, by Rev. E. Baynrd Smith, at the residence of Hon. John F. Hubbard, George S. Lincoln and Miss Annie Doyle all of Norwich.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 25th, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Mr. Robinson R. Coopley of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Camilla Underwood of Bainbridge.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett, Mr. Charles W. Webb and Miss Jessie L. Bradley all of Guilford.

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 30th, Dr. Horatio K. Bellows, aged 56 years.  Brother-in-law of William Mosher of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

On the 24th of January 1879, while engaged in his office with patients who had called to consult him, Dr. Bellows was suddenly stricken with congestion of the base of the brain. since that time, now more than fourteen months, he has been a helpless invalid, most of the time deprived of reason.  On Monday evening of this week he was seized with convulsions which lasted most of the night but abated in severity towards morning.  He sank rapidly, however, and it was apparent to all who attended him that his end was nigh.  At Twenty minutes past eleven o'clock Tuesday morning, surrounded by his loving family and friends, he expired.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 25th, Mr. I. Randall Gibson, aged 27 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 29th, Mr. Samuel H. Palmer aged 68 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Mr. James Skahan aged 55 years.

In New York City, March 27th, Miss Martha Smith daughter of Mr. John Smith of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] in the 22d year of her age.

In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY] March 27th, Mrs. Catharine M. [Blanding] wife of Franklin Blanding, aged 28 years, 8 months and 25 days.

In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, of old age, Rev. Joseph H. Chamberlain, aged 80 years.

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY: Death has snatched suddenly from our midst a well known citizen, Stillman Pike who met his f ate in a sad way on Tuesday last. Deceased was prescribing for a sick horse, said to be poisoned, and received on a slight scratch of the hand some of the saliva from the animal, which caused a sore diseasing the whole arm, when, penetrating the organs of his body, death quickly ensued. the funeral was attended from the residence of D.B. Pike on Wednesday.

Smithville, Chenango Co. NY:  We regret to announce the death of Miss Mattie Smith which occurred on New York City, Saturday evening, Mar. 27. She had been a patient sufferer for the past two years.  Last December she went to New York for treatment where she remained until her death.  Her remains were brought here for burial, which took place last Tuesday.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 21, 1879

Marriages

GRAHAM - GRISWOLD:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Nov. 13th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Charles Graham of Afton to Miss Frank Griswold of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

ATHERTON - ISABLE:  By Rev. Scott at Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, 1879, Mr. Silas Atherton to Miss Loni Isable, all of Holmesville.

Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY:  We have the pleasure of recording the marriage of Thomas H. Lloyd to Mary A. Lloyd, adopted daughter of the bridegroom's father; Rev. H. Robertson officiating.  The wedding was a quiet one but thoroughly enjoyed by those that were there.  Ye correspondent was the happy recipient of some of the wedding cake.

Deaths

WILKINS:  Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  David Wilkins after a few days' illness, died at the residence of Mr. Lyman L. Wilkins, on Monday night last, at the advanced age of 82 years.  The funeral was held at the house on Wednesday, and the remains were deposited in the cemetery at North Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

TORREY: About half past four on Thursday last, Eddie Torrey, aged about 17, son of Tracy Torrey, while hunting near Peter Wiles', one mile this [side] of "Texas" in attempting to climb a fence, fell, causing his gun to be discharged, the load penetrating his right leg between the hip and knee, and lodging in his left.  He managed to drag himself by his hands about twelve rods to the road, where he was found about 7 o'clock.  He was immediately carried to Peter Wiles's and physicians brought as soon as possible.  He died about 11 o'clock.  Otselic Valley Register

News Items

The rumors afloat that Myron A. Buel's body had been dug up and sold to a medical college in Albany is absolutely false.  There is only a dissatisfaction on the part of his relatives that he was buried in the family burial lot.  They wanted to have him buried in the potter's field.

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Trial of Fred Jackson

It is so long since the murder for which Jackson is now being tried at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] happened, that many of our readers have probably forgotten the particulars and we, therefore, publish a recapitulation of the case:

The accused, Frederick D. Jackson, is a mulatto, twenty-three years of age, and resided with his mother, Mrs. Sylvia J. Jackson, widow of Henry Jackson in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  She was a much-respected mulatto woman, residing in her own house in the west part of the village and worked at washing and house cleaning.  Fred was at the time employed in a livery stable in the village.  About half past eight o'clock on the morning of the 15th of February last, the near neighbors were summoned to the house by a message from Fred who "thought his mother was dead."  The body of Mrs. Jackson was found lying on a bed off from the kitchen and Fred was sitting in a chair near a trap door leading to the cellar, which was open and blood spots upon the floor.  In answer to questions put to him, he stated in substance that about eight o'clock that morning his mother had a bad spell with her heart and went down cellar to get some cider. He heard her say "Oh Fred!" and went to her when he found she had fallen down cellar.  He went down and picked her up and had got part way up the stairs when he fainted and fell back with her in his arms.  He brought her up and put her on the bed, then went out and called to someone in the street, who notified the neighbors. The women who assisted in laying out the corpse noticed severe bruises about the head and arms, the right arm being broken at the wrist and fingers of the left hand broken.

A jury was summoned and the inquest closed at twelve o'clock on Sunday night, and after two hours a majority of the jury signed a verdict finding Fred guilty of murder, but three of the jury did not concur in the finding, yet were of the opinion that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant the holding of the prisoner for jail, where he has since remained, apparently indifferent about the matter and maintaining perfect silence.

District Attorney Church assisted by McGeorge Bundy of Oxford and the prisoner defended by James W. Glover of Oxford and E.H. Prindle of Norwich.  The District Attorney in the faithful discharge of his duty has spared no efforts to collect evidence in the case.  Large photographs of the various rooms and cellar in the house where the mother and son resided have been taken and maps prepared and blood found upon the premises has been subjected to a chemical analysis by an expert to determine by microscopic tests whether or not it is human blood.

Later:  The trial came to a close at Norwich Wednesday evening, Hon. E.H. Prindle summed up the case.  He said the prisoner did not go upon the stand because he was not competent, physically, but if he were he could only repeat his former evidence before the coroner, which was that his mother fell down stairs.  Nothing positive has been proved against him.  Mr. Prindle went over the evidence and argued that it was more probable that the wounds upon the head were made by falling down stairs than that they were made with the pick handle. At 2:45 o'clock District Attorney Church began his summing up for the people.  And at 4.45 o'clock Judge Martin began his charge to the jury.

At 5:30 o'clock the jury retired and returned about 9 o'clock with a verdict of murder in the second degree.

Vital Records, Otsego (1861) & Madison (1867) Counties, NY

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 11, 1861

Deaths

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 5th, after a short illness Deacon Lagranderson Peck aged 63 years.  He was truly an honest man and consistent Christian and died in the full triumph of living faith.

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] Sunday evening, the 8th inst., Catharine Jane [Bennett] wife of Mr. David Bennett, aged 39 years.

In Westmoreland, Oneida County [NY] on the 23d of Nov. Marcia M. [Littlejohn] wife of Tilly Littlejohn, aged 54 years formerly of Otsego [Chenango Co. NY].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] Dec. 1st, after an illness of only three hours of disease of the heart, Mr. Peter Frink in the 64th year of his age.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 17th, Laura Amanda [Vandervoort] daughter of William N. and Flora Vandervoort, aged 3 years and 7 months.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 21st, Arthur H. [Arnts] son of Robert and Catherine Arnts, aged 2 years.

We learn from the papers that J.H. Mason, formerly member of the Burnside Guard, and who enlisted into the 43d Regiment N.Y.S. Volunteers, and was a member of Capt. Griffin's company, died in the hospital at Georgetown, Va. on the 6th inst.

Oneida Dispatch, Oneida, NY, March 9, 1867

Marriages

HIGINBOTHAM - KOHLAMER:  In Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], at the residence of Harvey Huyck, Esq. on the 6th inst. by Rev. LO.P. Hill, Mr. L.C. Higinbotham  of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Mary A. Kohlamer of Little Falls [Herkimer Co. NY].

BRADLEY - BRAINARD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Feb.  24, by Rev. Mr. Curtis, Mr. George H. Bradley of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lydia A. Brainard of Poolville [Madison Co. NY].

HERRINGTON - BALIS: In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 27, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. H. Nilen Herrington to Miss Henrietta T. Balis, all of Stockbridge.

SEABROOK - VANSLYKE:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 28, by Rev. D. McFarland, Mr. Frank Seabrook of Munnsville [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Emma E. Vanslyke of Oneida.

SHARP - SMITH:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 16, by Rev. J.W. Mitchell, Mr. Eugene Sharp to Miss Ella Smith both of Pierceville [Madison Co. NY].

WHITE - BREWER:  On Feb. -7, by Rev. Thomas McClenthan, Mr. John A. White of Ripon, Wis. to Miss Cordella A. Brewer of Augusta [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

HENRY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] March 7th, Maxwell B. Henry son of G.W. Henry, of congestion of the brain, aged 16 years.  The funeral will be held int he Baptist Church tomorrow (Sunday at 2 o'clock P.M.

NEY:  March 2d at the hour of her daughter, Mrs. J. Evingham, South Onondaga [Onondaga Co. NY], Huldah Ney relict of the late Jonathan Ney of Vernon [Oneida Co. NY], aged 78 years.

DANFORTH:  In West Eaton [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 4 of consumption, Mrs. Jennie [Danforth] wife of Silas Danforth, aged 26 years.

GALVIN:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 25, of typhoid fever, Miss Lizzie Galvin aged 15 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 25, Malinda [Williams] wife of E.S. Williams, aged 65 years.

PARDOE:  In Eaton village [Madison Co. NY] Dec. 4, Hester Ann [Pardoe] wife of Cass Pardoe, aged 89 years.  She fell asleep in the hope of a blessed immortality.

BARNES:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] Feb. 28, Annie E. [Barnes] only daughter of Allen and Mary Elizabeth Barnes, aged 7 years.  Her remains were taken to Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] for interment.

PELTON:  In Franklin, Penn. Feb. 23, Kate Abell wife of William Tilden Pelton of New Lebanon, N.Y. [Columbia Co.] and daughter of Rev. James Abell of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

HURLBURT:  In Waterford, Wisconsin, after a short illness, Mr. Levi Hurlburt formerly of Durhamville [Oneida Co. NY] aged 64 years.  Thus, has passed to a brighter home a good man who will long be mourned and missed by a large circle of relatives and friends.  

INGLES:  In Wampsville [Madison Co. NY] March 7, Mr. James Ingles aged 85 years.,

ARMITAGE:  Verona, Oneida Co. NY:  Mrs. William Armitage was conveyed to her last resting place last Friday, followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Surely a mother in Israel has fallen.  The deceased was the respected mother of William S. Armitage of your village. [Rosina Armitage, d. 28 Feb. 1867, aged 77y, buried Verona Cemetery]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1807)

 Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 7, 1807

Death

Died at Norwich (England), Sarah Rickwood aged 49.  For the last six years of her existence, this poor woman supported with admirable fortitude the complicated miseries of one of the most enormous cases of dropsy on record.  In the course of about 50 months, she was tapped 38 times and discharged 450 gallons of fluid, weighing 466 pounds. The greatest quantity discharged at one operation measured 111 gallons and weighed 153 lbs.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 14, 1807

Deaths

Died in North Carolina, Mr. Samuel Dalton aged 115 years. He had never lost his appetite by indisposition a single hour.  He was but once married and there are now living upwards of six hundred of his offspring.  The Dysentery terminated his life suddenly.

At New ork, on the 25th ult. Mr. Hugh Gaine in the 81st year of his age.

News Item

For Sale

A black woman who understands all kinds of work in a country house and kitchen; is capable and willing' has no bad qualities; is about 29 years of age.  For terms, which will be reasonable, and other particulars, enquire at the printer.  March 4, 1807.

Otsego Herald, Cooperstown, NY, May 21, 1807

Death

Died of a pleurisy at Marcellus [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 24th March, Mrs. Diana Atwater.  She died exactly eleven months from the day she was married and it was exactly eighteen years from the day she was born to the day she was buried.  An infant, which died a few days before her, was buried with her in the same grave. Her death has disappointed the fondest hopes and most sanguine expectation of her husband, parents, connections and friends. Through life she was remarkably cheerful and her cheerfulness and composure of mind did not in the least forsake her in sickness, nor even in death. The King of Terrors had no terrors for her.  Perfectly rational and fully sensible of her approaching dissolution, she comforted her husband, parents, brothers and sisters in their affliction. With a seraphic smile on her countenance and the most endearing expressions on her tongue, she took her ring from her finger and put it on her husband's and bid him keep it in remembrance of her.  She then bid her husband, parents, brothers and sisters, an affectionate and final adieu.  Soon afterwards with her faltering and dying voice, she sang her following verse and at the conclusion said "Amen."

"Jesus to thy dear, faithful hand / My naked soul I trust, / And my flesh waits for thy command / To drop into my dust."

After having sung this, her strength being nearly exhausted, she said little or nothing, but in peace yielded up her soul into the hands of her "dear Saviour," with whom we hope she will dwell thro' eternity.  It so happened that all the neighboring clergymen were absent and her husband had the fortitude to preach her funeral sermon himself.  This preaching (as he observed on the mournful occasion) his own funeral sermon to a very large, attentive and deeply affected audience from Job 30th, 23d verse

"Safe on her welfare all my pleasures hung / Her smiles could all my pains control / Her soul was made of softness and her tongue / Was soft and gentle as her soul."

"She was my guide, my friend, my earthly all / Love grew with every waning moon, / Had Heaven a length of years delay'd its call / Still I had thought it call'd too soon."

"But peace my sorrows, nor with murmuring voice/ Dare to accuse Heaven's high decree, / She was first ripe for everlasting joys, / Diana wait above for me."

News Item

Caution:  Whereas Prudence [Bowman], my wife, has left my bed and board and has behaved in an unbecoming manner, this is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting the said Prudence on my account as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.  Jacob Bowman, Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] May 16, 1807

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1879)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 25, 1879

Deaths

Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Ida Brown Quincy occurred from her father's residence on Thursday last.  She was the daughter of Samuel Brown, Esq. and was married to the Rev.  Mr. Quincy of Morris [Otsego Co. NY], in June last. She presided a few short weeks when she was stricken with fever.  Her mother took her darling home, thinking to nurse her back to health, but loving care could not save her life.  She was buried in her bridal dress, and a shadow has fallen upon the entire community who are so forcibly reminded that in the "Midst of life we are in death."  All deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.

North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY:  Very interesting yet solemn and impressive services were held in the Union church on Sunday last in memory of the late Daniel Bullock.  Rev. Dawley, Baptist pastor, very kindly took up his appointment and assisted in the exercises.  Quite a number of clergymen were present from abroad, many of whom were personally acquainted with the deceased during his long life of active work in the ministry.  There were Revs. L.H. king, from New York; W.G. Queal, of Plymouth Settlement; Hartwell of Binghamton; and C.C. Williams, formerly pastor of King's Settlement.  Three gentlemen and two ladies unacquainted with the sweet strains of music, lent their assistance in that important part of the devotions in the morning.  The sermon was delivered by Rev. King, who in closing dwelt at some length upon his own personal knowledge of the deceased and what he had gained from others.  He was followed by Rev. Hartwell, Queal and Williams, in some very appropriate and feeling reminiscences, attesting to the zeal and earnestness of the deceased as a pastor and the esteem and veneration in which he was held by his associates in the ministry.  Rev. Hartwell preached in the evening a discourse upon the "Resurrection of the body," and was followed by a brother of the deceased, in an earnest exhortation.  The church was very tastefully draped in mourning.

News Item

A very happy and pleasant reunion of the Winsor family took place Tuesday the 16th inst. at the residence of G.H. Winsor of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY].  The first reunion of this family occurred in January 1862 on the eve of the enlistment of Samuel Winsor, one of the brothers, in the Union army, a soldier of which he died in 1863.  The reunions have been kept up since that time by the surviving members of the family.  Those present on this occasion were Ziba Winsor, Norwich; George H. Winsor, Bainbridge; Epp Winsor, Guilford; Otis Winsor, Greene; Mrs. Roxana Bowen, Norwich; Mrs. David Wescott, Utica.  The eldest one present is 69 years old and the young one 51 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 15, 1879

News Item

It is authoritatively stated that Myron A. Buell who is to be hanged today (Friday) in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] for the murder of Catharine M. Richards, has made a confession to his religious attendant, Rev. W.M. Hiller, who will make it public after the execution.  Buell also confessed to the burning of his father's barn three or four years ago. The confession will be a solution of the mystery in the minds of many who were inclined to believe him innocent and feared he was suffering wrongfully.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 22, 1879

Marriages

A number of the friends of George W. Miller and wife gathered at their residence on Monday evening to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their wedding. they received numerous articles of wood, besides an elegant chair from their friends present.  A very agreeable time was enjoyed by all.

Mr. Frank M. Spooner editor of this paper, and Miss Dennie M. Brown were united in marriage by Rev. James H. Mmessenger at the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday evening, Nov. 12.  The wedding was very quiet and unpretentious, only a few of the nearest relatives and friends being present, but the good fortunes of the occasion were agreeable participated in by the whole company, making it one of the pleasantest of occasions. They were congratulated and complimented by their friends, and most kindly remembered by neat and appropriate presents. In entering this new sphere of life, Mr. Spooner and his young bride have the good wishes and Godspeed of the remainder of the Courier, force.  Brookfield Courier

Deaths

The remains of Buell, the murderer, who has hung in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday last, which were buried in the family lot in the cemetery at Clarksville, Otsego County [NY] have been stolen.  A dispatch to the Utica Herald on Monday says the robbers got possession of the body during the night, enclosed them so as to avoid detection, and they were shipped to Albany on the 6 A.M. coal train.

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. Robert Gibson an old and respected citizen residing in the Southeastern part of this town, was stricken down and died from heart disease at a moment's notice on Sunday evening last.  He had attended church and other duties through the day and appeared as well as usual.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 29, 1879

Marriage

COLE - CHESEBRO:  At the Free Baptist church in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 26, 1879, by Rev. B.F. Marsden, Mr. Francis J. Cole and Miss Anna M. Chesebro, both of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SALEY:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 8, 1879, Mrs. Marinda Saley aged 70 years and 8 months.

SAMPSON:  In Sumner, Kern Co., Cal. Nov. 5th, 1879, Harry [Sampson] aged 11 years and Clyde [Sampson] aged 7 years, sons of Joseph and Elsie Sampson.

Mrs. Sampson is a sister of Mrs. Thomas Carpenter of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], who it will be remembered, in company with her son, Harry, made a pleasant visit with Mrs. Caprenter last summer.

Vital Records, Otsego (1821) & Cortland (1849) Counties, NY

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 6, 1821

Marriages 

Married in this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Mr. Truair, Mr. Elias Cross to Miss Betsey Bontis.

On Thursday last, Mr. John McKillip to Miss Mary Dutcher.

At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Oliver. Mr. James Ormston to Miss Agnes O. Oliver.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 13, 1821

Death

Died in this village [Waterloo, Seneca Co., NY], on Tuesday last, Mr. David Miller (or Milner) of Geneva, [Ontario/Seneca Co. NY] aged 57, a native of England.  He was frequently in the habit of making Epitaphs on any and every person he chose or who requested him to do.  The following is said to be one which he composed on himself, a short time previous to his decease. [He was sexton of the village for a number of years.]

David Miller [or Milner] here is laid; / His work's done - his debts are paid: / He was a useful man in his station, / Being gravedigger by occupation. / But since he's dead, let's rejoice at his fall, / For if he had liv'd, he'd have buried us all.  [The Long Island Farmer, Jamica, NY, Feb. 22, 1821]

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, Feb. 20, 1821

Six Cents Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday last, an indented apprentice boy, name 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.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 1, 1849

Marriage

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 27th ult by Rev. J.B. B....., Mr. Peter D. Ham of New York and Miss Hannah L. Smith of Homer [Cortland Co. NY]

Death

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], Feb 24th, 1849, departed this life in the peaceful hope of a blessed resurrection.  Mr. Stephen Potter, aged 71 years.  In him was exhibited another evidence of the triumph of Christianity over suffering; for it was through much tribulation he was fitted for the better inheritance.  About 60 years he enjoyed almost uninterrupted health and was a man of very active habits.  For ten years he has been unable to labor and for 15 months previous to his death he had been perfectly helpless.  A subject of asthma, diabetes and paralysis, a complication of disease, producing great and constant physical sufferings.

He was a warm-hearted friend, a kind parent, an obliging neighbor, benevolent and faithful in the church, of which he was one of its earliest members, an example of honesty and industry, and although dead, will yet live in the esteem and be venerated by all who knew him, and especially for the few pioneers in the settlement of this county, who yet survive him.

He has left a numerous circle of relatives to mourn his departure and among them the aged companion of his youth with whom he has lived more than half a century.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 8, 1849

Death

In McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY] on the morning of the 4th inst. Mrs. Dorcas Cowles consort of Russel Cowles, in the 63d year of her age.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 22, 1849

Deaths

At his residence in Solon [Cortland Co. NY] on the 6th inst. at 12 o'clock, Mr. Elihu Holland Esq. aged 80 years and 6 days.

In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], on Monday evening last of apoplexy, Mrs. Mary Chapin aged 73 years.

Mrs. Chapin was one of the first settlers in this section of the country, and after witnessing the changes and improvements that have been rapidly progressing around her for so many years, she has come down thus suddenly to her grave, much respected by her numerous acquaintances and we have good reason to believe is enjoying the society of the blessed in that upper and better world.

McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, March 29, 1849

Marriage

In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] on the 25th inst. by Rev. A. Kelsey, Mr. William H. Lee to Miss Angeline B. Sweet both of McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY].

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1873)

 Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 7,1873

Marriage

May 3, at the Otsego house in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. W.G. Queal.  Adelbert F. Lent to Miss Alice E. Place, both of Morris.

Deaths

April 23, At Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] Clark Hurstis aged 35 years.

March 29, In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Everett G. Bishop son of Andrew J. and Lois Ann Bishop, aged 19 years, 1 month and 18 days.

Died in Brooklyn, April 19th,. Mrs. Ellen P., Allaben, wife of Hon. J.R. Allaben, aged 41 years and 8 months.  It is but a few weeks since Mrs. Allaben and her family left Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to live in Brooklyn, where Mr. Allaben is practicing his profession.  She was unwell when they left here, but her friends did not apprehend any immediate danger until a letter was received by her father announcing her illness and [in] a few minutes the dispatch came telling of her decease.  Mrs. Allaben was an estimable lady, an affectionate wife, a noble mother.  She leaves five children who will have no higher ambition than to emulate her virtues.  the bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.  Delaware Gazette. Mrs. Allaben was sister to Mrs. Henry R. Washbon of this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY]

Col. Robert C. Lancing, for the past fourteen years, a resident of Albany [Albany Co. NY], was one of our oldest subscribers.  He died in that city on the 23d ult. at the house of his son-in=-law Dr. northrup, in the u78th year of his age.  He was long a resident of Decatur in this county [Otsego Co. NY] and for 18 years or more represented that town in the Board of Supervisors.  He was a member of the Assembly from this county in 1833.  Freeman's Journal

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 14, 1873

Deaths

Mrs. Naomi Reed, who died in Middlefield (Bowerstown) [Otsego Co. NY] Friday, May 2d inst. at the age of 74 years, was, in some respects, a remarkable woman. She had lived in the town of Middlefield fifty years, twenty-four of which within one mile of this village and yet she was never inside the corporate limits of the village, neither has she ever eaten a meal of victuals outside her own house.

A child two years and nine months old, son of E.N. Monroe, of Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], met with an accident on Saturday last which proved fatal on the following day.  The mother left a pail of hot water upon the floor and stepped out, leaving the child and a sister, nine years of age, in the room. Evidently, the little boy backed against the pail and fell in and was scalded so severely before it could be extricated by the sister, who went at once to its relief, that it could not be saved, although a medical attendant was near at hand, and promptly summoned. The bereaved have the heartfelt sympathies of thier acquaintances.  Republican & Democrat.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 21, 1873

Deaths

May 13, In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Eliah Fox aged 86 years and 2 months.

March 19, In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Sally Pierce wife of Daniel Pierce, Esq., aged 87 years, 2 months and 4 days.

Butternuts, Otsego Co NY:  Mrs. Lucinda M. Rice wife of A.J. Rice, and mother of Mrs. Dr. C.W. Cooke, died in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] May 2d, aged 40 years.

Mr. A. Simons, Esq. formerly of So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], father of Elisha Simons, died in  Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] May 2d, aged 82 years.  His remains were brought to So. New Berlin to be interred May 5th, and a large number of friends followed the remains to their last resting place.

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The many friends of Bishop and Mrs. Tuttle will be pained to read the following which we take from a Salt Lake City paper:

Howard Tuttle, infant son of Bishop Tuttle, was poisoned on Tuesday, May 6th, by having laudanum administered to him by mistake instead of syrup. The little fellow survived the fatal dose but three hours. Death in a family under natural causes is hard enough to endure, but what must be the feelings of the parents of the child under such circumstances?  We heartily condole with the Bishop and Mrs. Tuttle in this sore affliction.

Yesterday afternoon at a few minutes past four o'clock, the remains of Howard, infant son of Bishop Tuttle, whose death from the effects of poison we reported, was taken from the bishop's residence to the Episcopal Church. At the entrance, the corpse, which was carried by four boys, was met by Revs. Kirby and Haskins and conducted up the aisle of the church to near the altar, where it lay till the funeral ceremonies were chanted, at the close of which the deceased was taken to the cemetery and interred. The procession consisted of some fifteen carriages filled with the friends of the famish.  The loss of the child under such lamentable circumstances is a source of profound grief.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 23, 1873

Marriages

May 21, at the house of the bride's parents, in New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. W.H. Harrington, Mr. Homer G. Ford of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Rhoda M. Lull.  May Heaven's best gifts be theirs to enjoy

May 22, at the Empire House, Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. S.V. Hughes, James Falls of Butternuts, to Miss Helen J. Gardner of the same place and daughter of W Gardner, Esq.

May 14, At Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. S.J. Douglass, Daniel Hart of Rush and Mary J. Ely of Springfield.

Deaths

May 11, In Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Sarah Nickerson wife of the late Elisha Nickerson of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] aged 76 years.

May 22, In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Mrs. Charles P. Kinne in the 60th year of her age.

The death of Mrs. C.P. Kinne was quite sudden.  We learn that she did not became sane before her death.  The mourning friends have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY (1835)

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 4, 1835

Marriage

At Bainbridge, Chenango County [NY] on the 17th ult. by the Rev Mr. Adams, Chester Hull, Jr., Esq. Editor of the Green County [NY] Advertiser, to Miss Rosa M. Hodge of the former place.

Death

In Kortright [Delaware Co. NY] on the morning of the 25th ult., Mary Augusta Keeler, daughter of Burr Keeler, aged four years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 11, 1835

Marriages

At Middletown [Delaware Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by the Rev. Salmon Scott, Mr. Alexander C. Sleyter to Miss Julia Ann [Lawrence] daughter of James Lawrence, all of Middletown.

On the 4th inst. at the Delaware County Hotel, by the Rev. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. William Tilford of Burlington, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Margaret Laidlaw, recently from Scotland.

At South Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY], on the 26th ult., by the Rev. J. Starks, Mr. Lucas Barnum of Jefferson, Schoharie Co. [NY] to Miss Nancy [McCollum] eldest daughter of James McCollum, Esq. of the former place.

Deaths

On the 6th inst., while on a visit at the residence of S. Lusk, Esq. in the village of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], after a short and severe illness, Mr. William Butler, in the 58th year of his age.  Mr. Butler came early into this county and settled in Deposit, where for many years he was extensively engaged in business and greatly distinguished by his activity and enterprise.  He was possessed of a strong mind, great energy and decision of character, pleasing manners, and the most benevolent and humane feelings.  With truth it may be said, few have lived more respected or died more lamented.

At Cannonsville [Delaware Co. NY] on the 7th instant, of consumption, after an illness of six months, George Maples, son of Darius Maples, merchant of that place, aged eighteen years, four months and twenty days.

At South Worcester, Otsego County [NY], on the 19th ult. Daniel Sawyer in the 66th year of his age.

At Higganum Ct. on the 12th ult. George M. Clark, son of James Clark, Jr., aged 4 years.

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In Kingston, Penn. on Monday the 23d ult. Mr. Emmeus Locke, aged 60 years and 9 months.

The deceased (says the Wyoming Republican) was an honest, upright man.  For a number of years his hopes had been placed in his Saviour and during his last sickness, he evinced an unshaken confidence in Him, in whom he trusted for a safe and eternal deliverance.  Friends may feel their loss, but there is left them the consoling reflection that his spirit has gone to inhabit a house, not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens, whose builder and Maker is God the Lord.  A favorite verse with the deceased was,

"There I shall bathe my weary soul, / In seas of Heavenly rest, / And not a wave of trouble roll, /Across my peaceful breast."

The deceased was the father of Mr. C.F. T. Lock of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

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The Late General Leavenworth

The New Orleans Bulletin of the 2nd inst. contains the following notice of intended funeral honors to be paid to the remains of this gallant officer who, it will be recollected, died last summer while in command of the expedition sent against the Pawnee and Chamanche Indians.  We are indebted to a gentleman recently from Fort Towson for the following intelligence:

On the 10th inst. Lieuts. Fry and Barnwell were dispatched by order of Col. Vose, to Fausse Charchita, for the purpose of disinterring the remains of the late General Leavenworth and Lieut. McClure.  The latter to be re-interred with military honors at Fort Towson and the former to leave that post, in charge of Lieut. Legate about the 18th inst. for Natchitoches, where they will be met by a suitable escort from Fort Jessup, La. and proper honors paid them.

From thence they are to be transported, in charge of Major Belknap, to Delhi, in the State of New York [Delaware Co.], for final interment, agreeable to the last expressed wishes of the deceased.

The citizens of Delhi, it is understood, intend meeting the remains of their departed fellow citizen at some thirty miles distant, with a military escort and of consigning them in the place of their final repose, with such honors as are due to the distinguished merit of the lamented Leavenworth.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 18, 1835

Marriage

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Waterbury, Mr. Charles Grant of Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss M. Amanda Green of the former place.

Death

In the city of New York on the 4th inst., from bleeding at the lungs, our fellow citizen, John F Darrow in the 47th year of his age.

In him, the Mechanical Society have lost a most ingenious, enterprising and useful member and the community at large a valuable and worthy citizen. But who shall estimate the loss to his bereaved partner and to his orphan children.  Or who will not accord in them his most affectionate sympathies, and his most ardent prayers for their prosperity, and for the smiles of a gracious providence upon them? and in this sudden and lamented death, who does not feel a solemn echo of the voice of inspiration, "Be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not, the son of man cometh."  Catskill Recorder.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 25, 1835

Deaths

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Maria T. [Baxter] wife of John Baxter, Esq. and daughter of William Townsend Esq. of Walton [Delaware Co. NY] in the 37th year of her age.

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In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Mr. Philo Burr, in the 43d year of his age.

For many years Mr. Burr has been sorely pressed by the hand of disease.  He in vain tried the mild climate of the Southern states and Florida for relief.  He bore his afflictions with becoming fortitude worthy of an honest and moral man, for such he was.  Possessed of an independent mind and conscious of the rectitude of his life, he patiently awaited his appointed time.  Mr. Burr, if not a native, has, we believe, from his infancy resided in this county and for several years was an inhabitant of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY].

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In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Annet [Wood] daughter of Mr. Amos Wood, aged one year and eleven months.

As the dew gems the field when the orient sun / Spreads o'er nature his mantle of gold; / As virtue enriches the mind of the good / When she doth her treasures unfold:

So children bestrew the pathway of life / With pleasures we ne'er can forget; / So sweetly did she whose frolics were peace, / The cheerful, sweet, charming Annet.

But winter came on, and her sand glass was run / And her course to the cold grave is given; / We wept, but we ought not, for truths record says, / That of such is the kingdom of Heaven.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1847 & 1876)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 13, 1847

Marriages

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 6th inst. by the Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, Mr. Edward Wightman to Miss Maryett Birdsall, both of that town.

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Russel Ford, Esq., Mr. Oliver B. Place of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Phebe G. [Weeden] only daughter of Mr. Jonathan Weeden, of the former place.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Charles Babcock [Thompson], son of Uriah and Harriet Thompson, aged 5 yrs.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 4th inst. Polly Mariah [Munroe] only child of Willard B. Munroe, aged 2 years and 5 months.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 20, 1847

Marriage

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 12th inst. by the Rev. C.W. Giddings, Mr. C.M. Green to Miss Mary Brooks, daughter of Nathaniel Brooks, all of this village.

Deaths

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 17th inst. Virginia Eliza [Murray] wife of Mr. Henry K. Murray and eldest daughter of Hon. D.S. Dickinson in the 21st yr. of her age.

Three months have scarcely elapsed since the deceased came to reside amongst us in the enjoyment of health and every comfort.  We fondly hoped she would add strength to the Church of her affection and cheer the circles of social life.  But alas! thus it was not to be.  After a confinement of more than ten weeks in a chamber of pain and suffering, she calmly yielded up her life and now is "hid with Christ in God." For her the grave had no terrors and death no sting, for her hopes were patiently and faithfully built upon one mighty to save.

In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], on the 27th ult. James Hughston, Esq. one of the earliest settlers in valley of the Susquehanna in the 74th year of his age.  

Mr. Hughston, during a long life, enjoyed the respect and confidence of the people of his county as well as of the town and vicinity of his residence.  He was some years since elected a member of the Legislature from this county and for many years held the honorable and responsible offices of Justice of the Peace and Supervisor of his town.  And although he arrived at a good old age, exceeding the allotted period of "three score years and ten," he has departed regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives, as well as by the community among whom he had spent a long and useful life. Delaware Gazette.  The deceased was father of Col. Nathaniel Hughston of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 27, 1847

Marriages

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by Rev. N.D. Wilkins, Mr. Alonzo S. Loomis to Miss Mary West, all of the above place.

At South Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 7th inst.  Mr. Russel Wheeler of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Mary J. Landers of the former place [Afton].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by Rev. Mr. Beecher, Mr. Alfred A. Shephardson of that place, to Miss Grace Jewell of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

At Inlet, Lee Co. Illinois on the 19th of December last, Mrs. Patience Sarles daughter of Mr. Moses Stockwell of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], aged 24 yrs (?).  

She lived trusting in God and died reconciled to his disposition, fully secured of a blessed immortality.

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, July 29, 1876

Death

The remains of Mrs. Phelps wife of Almer H. Phelps, were brought home for interment on Wednesday last.  Mrs. Phelps had for the past few weeks been under a physician's care in Cortland County where she died. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of this community. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon. [Angenette (Ward) Phelps, d. 26 July 1876, aged 30y]

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, August 5, 1876

Death

John Davis a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], dropped dead in a berry lot in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday last.  He had been visiting in Guilford for some time and on that day went berrying with a lady relative.  They became separated in the lot and when about to return home the lady could hear nothing from him by calling and supposed he had left the lot.  On reaching home and not finding him, and he not coming at a later hour, his friends became alarmed and instituted a search.  His pail was found on a stump and a little way from it he lay face down in some bushes, dead.  It is supposed that he had a fit of some kind.  His age was about 35 years, and he formerly resided in Preston [Chenango Co. NY].  Oxford Times

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, August 12, 1876

Deaths

Charles W. Allendorf aged 36 years, only son of William Allendorf, died very suddenly on Friday of last week.  He was at work in the forenoon upon the farm of his brother-in-law, Charles Beardsley, assisting in getting in oats and was taken sick in the field and died the same evening. This is a hard blow for his wife and parents who have the sympathy of this community in this their hour of affliction. The funeral services took place on Sunday, and his remains were placed by the side of his brother in the upper cemetery.

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A shocking accident occurred this morning at 7:30 o'clock at the Palmer house [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  A child of Mr. and Mrs. Lakieher, permanent boarders of the hotel, being placed in a chair at a front window in the third story, fell to the walk below, a distance of over 30 feet striking on the right side of the head and receiving injuries which proved fatal.

It appears that the windows reach the floor and that bars of wood secured an exit as high as a common chair bottom; that the babe expressed a desire to be placed in the chair to see the railroad and its accompanying noise and moving of trains, and the mother, after so placing it, turned to complete her dress for breakfast, when the child tipped out.

Mr. Griffis, proprietor, and Mr. Graham, clerk of the house, stood in the main entrance at the time, and immediately took the child up and carried him to the hotel parlors where he died in about twenty minutes.

Dr. Avery was called and, on his arrival, pronounced it a hopeless case.  The child was a boy aged about thirteen months.  Mr. and Mrs. Lakieher came from Illinois about the first of July and Mr. L. is an employee of Schom & Fotter, cigar makes of Norwich.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1880)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, May 29, 1873

Marriages

ELWOOD - SEABROOK:  In Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY], May 21, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. H.H. Brown, Miss Emma J. Elwood and Mr. Charles C Seabrook, both of Stockbridge.

KNAPP - REYNOLDS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] May 19 at the residence of t he bride's parents by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Horace Knapp of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Flora Reynolds of Smyrna.

TAYLOR - EARLE:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] May 14 by Rev. L.M. Clarke, D.D. Mr. James O. Taylor and Miss Alice Earle both of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].

SKINNER - HARRINGTON:  At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. P.D. Harrington, by Rev. J.H Enders, Mr. LeGrand Skinner of Chicago, Ill. and Miss Hannah Rachel Harrington of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

HUGHS - BAILEY:  May 20, by Rev. T.H. McClenathan, Mr. Thomas Hughs and Miss Oello A. Bailey all of Westmoreland [Oneida Co. NY].

Deaths

FRENCH:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] May 22 of consumption, Miss Francis A. [French] youngest daughter of Bartlet and Ruth French.

BARKER:  In Oriskany Falls [Oneida Co. NY], May 22, Juliette C. [Barker] wife of Milo C. Barker, aged 48 years and 7 months.

Died at Oriskany Falls, on May 22d, Juliette C., wife of Supervisor Milo C. Barker, aged 48 years and 7 months.  Such the brief mortuary announcement that brings grief and aching void to the hearts of many.  the once happy husband need watch no more as he returns from his business.  He will miss the cheerful voice and winning smile of her who had been the sharer of his fortunes.  For more than a quarter of a century they had lived in happiness together.  But the clear ringing laugh, echoing through the house, filling it with melody, is now hushed forever. Think not, fond husband and loving children, that there be not other watchers as eager as thou to clasp the departed one in arms more tender and loving than thine, to bear the freed spirit to realms of everlasting peace and joy. as placid and serene as the starlight from Heaven, where angels are keeping watch, she is secure in the vigils which her celestial guardians keep over her.

FLETCHER:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] May 9, Mrs. Isaac Fletlcher, aged 55 years.

DRAKE:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] May 17, Mrs. Theron O. Drake aged 66 years.

HEULETT:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY] May 23, Allock Heulett aged 39 years.

DE CLERCQ:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 15, Gilbert G. [De Clereq] son of I. Ledyard and Cecile De Clercq, aged 6 years and five months.

DANA:  In the town of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] May 20, Polly Dana aged 90 years.

BAIRD:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] May 14, William S. Baird aged 50 years.

FOOT:  In Clinton [Clinton Co. NY] May 18, at the residence of A.W. Mills, Esq. Henry Bronson Foot aged 37 years.

PHELPS:  Near Morrisville [Madison Co. NY] May 22, Mrs. Sarah Phelps wife of William Phelps, aged 67 years.

ALLEN:  The Observer says: Juna Allen, an old and well-known resident of our village [Morrisville, Madison Co. NY], died on Tuesday morning of last week, after a brief illness, aged 82 years.  Mr. Allen came to this place in the year 1817, and established the cabinet-making business, which he continued until a few years ago.  He was probably our oldest resident, having had his home here for fifty-six years, and his name is among the original members of the Congregational Church of this village, and he has continued to hold that relation up to the time of his decease.

DARROW:  The funeral of the widow Caroline Darrow, who died at Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] on Saturday, the 17th inst., was held at the M.E. Church in this place [Oneida, Madison Co. NY] on Tuesday, the 20th. She was buried in the family burying ground, adjoining the public cemetery, by the side of her late husband, George W. Darrow, who, it will be remembered, was murdered at Buffalo on the evening of October 3d, 1871.   The family cemetery is on land owned by D.M. Darrow, which is being tastefully fitted up, and is designed as a burial place for the numerous Darrow family.

PARSONS:  We learn from the Republican that Thomas D. Parsons a former resident of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], died of pneumonia at his home in Kenosha, Wis., May 3, aged 73 years.  Mr. Parsons was a brother of Messers, Cyrus, Reuben and Francis Parsons of this village [Cazenovia].

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HOMAN:  James Homan died at Pleasant Valley, Mo., March 9th, aged 83 years.  Although a relative, I know but a little of his history.  For many years he lived at Cape Vincent, St Lawrence Co. [NY], respected by all who knew him.  His name is remembered as being associated with every measure calculated to promote the interests of his county.  Although not called to fill public places, his impulses were so great and strong for free institutions and good government that his whole influence and means were exerted for their permanent establishment and perpetuity.  the following stanza was written by him last December:

Fair Zion, when I think of thee / I wish for pinions like the dove, / And mourn to think that still I be / So distant from the place I love.

A captive here and far from home, / For Zion's sacred walks I sigh, / Whither the ransomed natives come / And see their Savior eye to eye.

While here I walk on hostile ground / The few that I can call my friends /Are like myself in fetters bound, / And weariness our steps attend.

But we shall yet behold the day / When Zion's children shall return, / Our sorrows then will flee away / And we again shall never mourn.

The hope that such a day will come / Makes e'en the captive's future sweet;/ Though now we wander far from home, / In Zion soon we all shall meet.

While yet life's feeble candle shines / We should our powers employ / In deeds good, lovely, and divine, / Which give peace, hope and joy.

Still, let us ne'er in darkest hour / Forget what Christ hath done, / But patiently in calm hope wait / The resurrection sun.

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The body of Wales Fairbank who was drowned during the freshet in April last, was on Thursday of last week found by Dr. George B Bentley, dentist, of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], while fishing in the Tioughnioga river in Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY].  It was some distance below the old pond known as Hull's mill dam, and about two miles from the place where he went into the water in the deep gorge nearly opposite the Barker cut on the railroad.  The body was two-thirds or more imbedded in the debris and gravel where the water had become shallow since the subsidence of the flood.  One arm and hand with mitten still on, one of the lower limbs and a small part of the body about the hip were exposed.  The soldier's overcoat, which deceased had on at his death, was also found nearby. Whilst treading the stream at this point, Mr. Bentley accidentally recognized the body of the missing man.  He communicated his discovery to young Mr. Mathewson, a fishing companion further up the stream and they together made such reconnaissance of the locality as enabled them next day to identify the spot, when the body was recovered in a state of tolerable preservation, New Era.

Civil War letter from the Confederacy, 1861

 The Lancaster Ledger, Lancaster, South Carolina, September 4, 1861

Letter from the Confederacy

August 16th, [1861]

Yesterday in company with Col. Blanding, I visited the camp of Col. Kurshaw's Regiment, now about   2-1/2 miles from us.  I was sorry to find a great deal of sickness in that regiment also. Their sick have been sent off to the Hospital at Culpepper, Orange and Charlottesville, and some to Fairfax Court House, which is nearby.  Better attention and more comforts can be given them at these places.  Not more than a half, if that many, of Capt. McManus' company [remain] in camp.  All who were there [unreadable] were looking well and [unreadable].  Capt. M. had not returned from Richmond, whither he had gone on business.  Lieut. Welsh is with his son who was wounded in the battle of the 21st; Lieuts. Clyburn and Perry are in command. Both were well. After the sick are sent off to the Hospital, it is difficult to hear from them. There is so little communication with those places, and they are so distant in the rear.  Many of the cases are Typhoid Fever.  With that disease, attention and good nursing is all important and saves many a life.

In the evening Co. B. and myself returned by way of Fairfax C.H.  The churches are used for general hospitals.  Nearly all the private residences have as many sick soldiers as they can attend to.  I visited the sick of Capt. McManus Company and found them comfortable and out of danger.  We also called to see Mrs. Jackson, the widow of the martyr and hero who killed Col. Ellsworth, of the Zouave Regiment, for entering his house in Alexandria and pulling down the Confederate Flag which proudly floated from its dome.  She now resides at Fairfax C.H.  Our visit was received in the spirit which dictated it.  She very kindly and cordially offered us her house and attention in case of sickness. She has three sweet and interesting children, all girls, aged from seven to thirteen. She is now engaged in ministering to the wants and comforts of the poor sick soldier, having several patients under her hospitable roof and receiving her kind and cordial attention. The fund which a generous South and her public-spirited citizens have contributed for her relief, comfort and support, has been most worthily bestowed.  Her three daughters have yet to be educated. A small contribution from each will never be missed. The aggregate would confer immense blessing.  Think of it, sympathizing friends who have not contributed and support your sympathy with an actual contribution.  It will never give you a pain on your deathbed.

This morning's report shows the sick list [at] 204 in our Regiment.  Provisions [are] rather scarce in this locality. So many soldiers to be fed.  Thousands are now about here, and thousands have been about here. The people say the Federal troops killed, destroyed and eat up all, in most cases without paying.  Abuse is now piled up on the Lincoln forces for what they did in passing to Bull Run.  No complaint for what was done in the retreat, for that was made in 2.40 time, the double-quick being not fast enough. they had no time to eat or destroy. What was said when they were encamped about here, I know not.  I doubt whether the abuse was piled up as strong as it now is.  Do not infer we do not get enough to eat. The Government takes care of the substantials and provides accordingly. That is brought up from Richmond.  For some days, and in fact all the time we were at Camp Petius, eggs, butter, chickens and vegetables could not be had for love or money.  But since our encampment here, we have had a taste.  It is amusing to witness the scrambling when a one-horse wagon comes in freighted with such delicacies.

The nights here are cool with heavy dews.  Warm clothing, socks and shoes will soon be needed, the latter wanted now.  Neither can be had in this region at any price.  Any contributions of from Lancaster would be thankfully received.  It will save the life of many a patriotic soldier and useful man. The want of it will cause many to sicken and die.  When we will advance again is not known.  Our men are getting impatient. Forward and onward of the 9th is the wish of all. We can hear distinctly the guns at Alexandria, Arlington Heights and Washington, and hope soon to be there. We are always ready for an advance movement and for this purpose the commissary is requested to keep on hand three days rations of hard bread and salt meat.  

[unsigned]

Vital Records, Madison (1823) & Otsego (1891 Counties, NY

 The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 3, 1823

Death

At Brooklyn, Con. March 20th, Mr. Gurdon Brown, aged 26, brother of the Rev. Mr. Brown, of this place [Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY].

"The living go to the dead." II. Sam. XII, 28

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 10, 1823

Deaths

In this town [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY], on the first inst. Mrs. Laura Billings, consort of Mr. Silas Billings, aged 26.  Same day, Susan [Billings] an infant of Mrs. B.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 8, 1823

News Item

Notice:  Ran away from the subscriber on the 16th inst., an apprentice boy, 17 years of age, named M.J. H. Huccainson(?) whom all persons are forbid harboring or trusting.  F. Dana, Smithfield [Madison Co. NY], 17 April 1823.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, May 15, 1823

Half Cent Reward

Ran away from the subscriber the 25th inst. an indented apprentice girl by the name of Eliza Ann Williams, fourteen years of age.  All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting. Joseph White, Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] Feb. 25th, 1823.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, July 2, 1891

Birth

Born, June 29, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Fisk, a daughter.

Deaths

Died at Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] June 29, 1891, Albert D.  Hoyt of heart disease.

Unadilla Center, Otsego Co. NY:  The funeral of Mrs. Laura Palmer will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock a.m. at her late residence.

Mrs. Mead Martindale was struck and instantly killed by train No. 8 last Thursday evening, near her residence about one-half mile west of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY].  She was walking on the track, going to a place known as the old Schofield place, it is stated after pio-plant.  The train, which was fifteen minutes late, was running at a high rate of speed and at the point of the road where she was struck, trains from the east cannot be seen a great distance.  The engineer of the train saw Mrs. Martindale when only four or five rods away, too late to stop the train.  He, however, blew the whistle and put on the air brakes and did all in his power to avert the catastrophe but of no avail.  She appeared to be paralyzed with horror and unable to move, and as the engine struck her, she was hurled about twenty feet.  She was about 23 years of age.  Her death strikes with terrible force upon the husband, who with three little children is left to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Adaline Briggs widow of Henry Briggs, died at her residence in this village [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY], Saturday, June 27, 1891.  About a year ago, when returning from a visit among relatives in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] she fell in the depot at Cooperstown Junction [Otsego Co. NY] through the floor which was torn up to be re-laid.  she sustained severe injuries from the effects of which she never recovered.  The funeral was held form her late residence Monday, June 29, Rev. B.F. Ripley officiating. The remains were interred in St. Matthew's Church cemetery.

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Henry Slaven fell into the river at the upper bridge last Monday afternoon between the hours of four and five and before assistance could reach him was drowned.

He, in company with his sister, was fishing from one of the piers when he was taken with an epileptic fit, to which he was subject, thus causing him to fall in.  His sister did all in her power to rescue him, not giving up the attempt until there was danger of herself being drowned.

The boy, who was in his fourteenth year, was deaf and dumb, though his hearing was beginning to come to him and he could speak a few words.  For some years past, he has been in a New York institute for the deaf and dumb and had reached home only a few days before the sad termination of his life.  He was a bright, intelligent boy and had  acquired considerable proficiency in the trade he was learning which was that of a tailor.  His mother, who is a widow, has the sympathy of the entire community in her sudden bereavement.

The funeral was held from St. Matthew's church, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Civil War Letter from Warren Cutshaw, December 1861

 Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 11, 1861

Civil War Letter from Warren Cutshaw

Upton's Hill, Va., Headquarters, 30th Regiment N.Y.S.V., December 1st, 1861

Friend Carpenter: I am seated in my tent with a good fire in my stove and everything around me looks comfortable.  We are prepared for the cold, and let the winds blow high or low, we will sit in our shanty and take our ease.  It has been and is quite cold here in Virginia.  We have had considerable rain which makes it very muddy and hard getting about.  Our Regiment has gone out on Picket today, with the exception of yesterday's and today's guard, I having been on guard yesterday, accounts for my being in camp today.  I am thankful that I did not have to go out on picket, for it is not very pleasant, but on the contrary, it is very unpleasant. I have been about Washington and the State of Virginia for nearly six months and I have not missed a guard of any description when it came my turn.  This is saying a good deal, but it is nevertheless true.

Homer Brewer has been here today, and we had a good visit.  Homer is a soldier all over.  He says he likes it well but would like it better if they would give him a little better "grub" and better conveniences for sleeping.  I would not be surprised if that was a very seasonable remark.  I think I can prove it by many.  But Homer is a soldier and you could not make anything else out of him at the present time if you should try.  He dined with me and among other things, I made him, as the old "wimen" would say, a strong cup of tea and some toast.  Perhaps you may think this high living for a private, but this is nothing to what we once had.  Finally, we had a good time, and I trust we shall have many more such visits, as it does me good to meet an Oneonta boy.  The old saying proves true among soldiers as in everything else, "that birds of a feather will flock together." Within the past two weeks, Dr. Meigs Case and Homer Breadwell have called on me.  So, you see that I see some of the boys from that way occasionally.

A short time since, we had quite an exciting time.  We lost some of our best men.  I think it was two weeks ago last Saturday that Capt. Lansing, of one of the Troy Companies and Lieut. Andrews from Saratoga, with fifty men were detailed to act as guard for a foraging party.  These, with six four horse teams, went to the house of a farmer, named Dolin, about two miles beyond Fall's Church and while filling the wagons with corn and had nearly completed their work, they were surprised by about two hundred secesh Cavalry.  Our men were scattered in various directions, and the attack was so sudden that they could not get together, and each done the best they could. The consequence was that we lost Capt. Lansing, Lieut. Andrews and twenty-eight privates, besides the teams, wagons and corn!  Our company had eight men and a sergeant by the name of Webster in the party, and all escaped except Webster, whom we all regret to lose.  But we have the consolation of knowing that he was not wounded, and we pray that our enemies will use him and all our comrades with that respect the rules of war entitle them.  This is all we can ask.  Had our men been a little more cautious and kept together as they should have done, it would have turned out very differently from what it did.  Capt. Hodge, the Brigade quarter master is blamed very much for notifying this Dolin that he would go out on Saturday for the corn. There is no doubt that that Dolin informed the Rebels of the day our men were to be there. The transaction shows it. The prisoners have all been taken to Richmond.

You have no idea of the excitement in camp when the news came.  Col. Frisby went to headquarters and procured orders for his regiment to go out to the rescue of our men.  I never saw them get into line quicker. We marched out into the road, just then Col. Sullivan, the acting Brigadier General, ordered us back to camp, he having seen fit for some cause or other best known to himself, to send the left wing of the 24th Regt, of which he is Colonel, to the rescue. This we did not think was exactly the think, for we thought the right belonged to our regiment. But obeyed orders and marched back into camp, when a sad accident occurred by the premature discharge of a musket, which caused the death of Henry Clum of Company G.  He was a fine fellow and his sudden death cast a gloom over all.  His remains have been sent to Stockport, N.Y., his former home for burial.

The following Sunday, after the foragers had been taken prisoners, Capt. King, Lt. Campbell, with company A and volunteers from other companies, numbering in all 110 men, were ordered to Dolin's house to reconnoiter. We took a roundabout way and came in the rear of the house, when we discovered a body of men in the woods, whom we supposed to be Rebels. We made our plans to attack them.  When finding they were in large numbers, we concluded to retire to Dolin's house and use it for a fort in case they should see fit to attack us.  But our supposed rebels turned out to be the 8th Regt. of N.Y.V.  This was very pleasing to us, as we should have been very sorry had we fired into our friends. The boys were all ready and anxious to meet the enemy, and there is no doubt but that they would have made a good fight. We scouted all around the premises of Dolin, and picked up three muskets and other traps lost by the boys the day before.  Dolin has been arrested and will be placed where he will not inform the Rebels again of our movements.

The following Tuesday, the 14 Brooklyn Zouaves were out on Picket when the same Cavalry attacked them. They killed two of the 14th and took eleven prisoners.  How many of the enemy were killed it is difficult to say, for the moment one of them are shot, the one next to him holds him on his horse and he is taken out. They do not allow him to fall to the ground if it is a possible thing to help it.  I think they got all they wanted of the Zouaves, for they left them on the field. But I must say that Stewart's secesh cavalry are a smart lot of fellows as ever belonged to any company.  They have a fine lot of horses and know well how to use them and to wind up with them, as the darkies out here say.  They are a right smart lot of chaps I reckon.

The 20th of last month, we had a big review about a mile and a half from here, at what is called Bailey's Cross Roads.  There was eighty-seven Regiments of Infantry, twenty Batteries of Artillery and ten Regiments of Cavalry, making in all somewhere near 100,000 soldiers. This is about one half of the army of the Potomac. Could you have been here and seen it, you would have thought with me that it was a sight worth seeing.

We have had our thanksgiving.  It was a day of rest with a portion of the army of the Potomac and I can truly say that I was thankful for this day of rest.  It is true that the fatted calf was not slain, as in days of old. but still we were all thankful that things look as favorable as they do.  Soldiers are thankful for small favors, especially just about now.  But I will close hoping that the present difficulties will be soon brought to a close, so that I can be with you again.

Yours, &c.  W.C.