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The records on this page are extracted as published in the newspaper. Small monthly calendars are included to help when a newspaper record states that an event happened "last week Thursday."
You may wonder about birth records. Except for a few rare birth notices, birth records were not published until the mid twentieth century.
Two abbreviations that appear frequently in these old records are; inst. and ult. Their meanings are inst. = instant, an old word meaning this month and ult. = ultimo meaning last month.
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Jan. 4, 1831 DIED. On the 28th inst. Emma J. wife of Marcus Moses, of the village of Rochester, aged 25 years. |
Jan. 5, 1831 Died--In this village, on the 22d inst. Mrs. Lovina, wife of Mr. Samuel Hamilton, and daughter of John Gilbert of Tully, in the 20th year of her of age of a lingering consumption. On the 28th inst. Mrs. Emma J., wife of Marcus Moses, of this village, aged 25 years. Mrs. Moses sustained the character of a christian in her life time--at her death, took leave of her little infant daughter, and humble submission, which none but the faithful followers of the blessed Jesus can feel, and died without a struggle, and truly said, "Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord." |
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Jan. 7, 1831 FATAL ACCIDENT.--On the 12th ult. Mr. Duncan Christie of Caledonia, went into the woods to chop some firewood. -- While cutting down a tree upon which another was lodged, one fell upon him and broke his back and shockingly bruised him otherwise. He survived in the greatest distress for five days, when he expired; leaving a wife and eight children, who had depended on his industry for their support.--[Geneseo Reg. |
Jan. 8, 1831 Another Drunkard gone--Peter Deal a man about years of age, and a gardener by occupation died in this village last evening in a sate of intoxication.--Penn Yan Dem. And another.--An inquest was held by William Mc Dowell on the body of John Sprague who was found dead in the road near Solomon King's, in Barrington, on the morning of the 4th inst. The jury's verdict was that he came to his death by falling into the mud with his face downwards and their suffocated in a state of intoxication.--Penn Yan Democrat |
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Jan. 11, 1831 MARRIED On the 5th inst. at her fathers residence, Tyrone, Steuben co. by the Rev. Michael Macnamara, Margaret Mary, daughter of general Wm. Kierman, to Edward Quin, Esq. of the county of Tioga, attorney and counselior at law. At West Mendon, on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Sill, Mr. Samuel Sibley to Miss Almira Dixon, daughter of James Dixon, Esq. DIED On Sunday morning (9th inst.) Mrs. Mariann Buell, wife of Col. Wm. H. Ward, daughter of the late Gen. Joseph Buell of Marietta, Ohio, aged 26. The funeral will be attended by the Rev. Mr. Penney this morning at 10 o'clock. For the convenience of relatives and friends, the corpse will be taken to St. Paul's Church. FIRE.--On the night of the 17th inst the dwelling house of Mr. Anthony Dey, at Seneca Falls was entirely destroyed by fire together with most of its contents. Mr. Dey had but recently removed from Romulas, and we regret to state that he met with considerable loss.--[Geneva Gaz. |
Jan. 11, 1831 THE KNOT. Married--In Mendon, on the 15th Dec. last, by the Rev. R. D. Andrews, Mr. James DeGarmar, to Miss Julia Ross, all of Mendon. THE KNELL. Died--On the 28th inst., Emma Jane, wife of Marcus Moses, of the village of Rochester, aged 25 years. Mrs. Moses sustained the character of a christian in her life time. At her death took leave of her little infant daughter resigning it to the Lord who gave it with that sweet composure and humble submission which none but the faithful followers of the blessed Jesus can feel, and died without a struggle and truly said. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." On Sunday morning (9th inst.) Mrs. Mariann Buell, wife of Col. Wm. H. Ward, daughter of the late Gen'l. Joseph Buell of Marietta, Ohio, aged 26. The funeral will be attended by the Rev. Mr. Penney this morning at 10 o'clock. For the convenience of relatives and friends, the corpse will be taken to St. Paul's Church. |
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Jan. 11, 1831 MARRIED, At West Mendon, on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sill, Mr. Samuel Sibley to Miss Almira Dixon, daughter of James Dixon, Esq. |
Jan. 13, 1831 Married, At West Mendon, on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Sill, Mr. Samuel Sibley to Miss Almira Dixson, daughter of James Dixson, Esq. DIED, On Sunday morning, 9th inst. Mrs. Marian Buell, wife of Col. Wm. H. Ward, daughter of the late Gen. Joseph Buell of Marietta, Ohio, aged 26. |
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Jan. 14, 1831 DIED On Thursday morning, 18th inst. Mrs. Delia L., wife of Leonard Andrus, aged 24. The friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral at St. Paul's Church this morning at half past 10. |
Jan. 17, 1831 MARRIED In Pittsford, on on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Baker, Richard Parker to Hannah Town, all of Pittsford. |
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Jan. 18, 1831
MARRIED--At West Mendon, on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Sill, Mr. Samuel Sibley to Miss Almira Dixon, daughter of James Dixon, Esq. In Penfield, on the 25th Dec. by Rev. O. Mason, Mr. Thomas Perry to Miss Betsey Darby. On the 6th inst. by the Rev. Jason Corwin, Mr. Archibald Mandigo to Miss Chloe Humes, both of Penfield. On the 5th inst., at her fathers residence in Tyrone, Steuben Co. by Rev. Michael MacNamara, Mr. Edward Quin, Esq. to Miss Margaret Mary, daughter of Gen. Wm. Kiernan, all of the county of Tioga. At Rush, on Saturday, the 1st inst. by Simeon H. Coe, Esq., Mr. James Hogaboom, to Miss Alonia Merritt, both of said town. At Mendon, by the same, on the 6th inst. Mr. Garret A. Simonson, of Rush, to Miss Sarah Cornwell, of the former place. At Rush. by the same, on 9th inst. Mr. Christopher Sparks, to Miss Salina Wentworth, both of Rush. THE KNELL. Died--At Preston, Ct. Dec. 20th Widow Esther Tunning, aged 78 years. |
Jan. 18, 1831 MARRIED, In Pittsford, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Baker, Richard Parker to Hannah Town, all of Pittsford. At Norfolk, Va. on the 30th ult. Hon. Timothy Childs, member of congress from this district, to Miss Louisa S. Dickinson, of Norfolk. On the 5th inst. at her father's residence, Tyrone, Steuben co., by the Rev. Michael Macnamara, Margaret Mary, daughter of general Wm. Kierman, to Edward Quin, Esq. of the county of Tioga, attorney and counselior at law. DIED. On Sunday morning (9th inst.) Mrs. Mariann Buell, wife of Col. Wm. H. Ward, daughter of the late Gen. Joseph Buell of Marietta, Ohio, aged 26. On Thursday, 18th inst. Mrs. Delia L., wife of Leonard Andrus, aged 24. |
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Jan. 21, 1831 MARRIED On Wednesday evening, 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Charles G. Finney, the Rev. Charles Edward Furman, of Clarkson, to Miss Harriet Emeline Jane, daughter of Joseph Johnson, Esq. of Rochester. On the 17th instant by the Rev. Mr. Filman, Mr. Thomas Camnell to Miss Eliza Morrison, both of this village. DIED In Buffalo, on Sunday last, Mrs. Amanda Rochester, wife of the Hon. William B. Rochester, in the 32d year of her age. |
Jan. 22, 1831 MARRIED In Pittsford on Thursday evening last, by theRev. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Alvan Hofson to Elizabeth King, all of Pittsford. The above notice came by mail encumbered with a small postage. We are at all times very willing to insert such little incidents by way of pleasing the parties, and friends; but we have so little interest in the matter as to who the parties are that undergo such changes, that we had much rather not know any thing about the affair, than be obliged to pay the postage on the communication. In Canandaigua. Mr. George L. Whitney, publisher of the Detroit Journal, to Miss Lucinda, daughter of Wm. A. Williams. In Hopewell, Mr. Oser Brundage, to Miss Sally Knapp. In Avon. Dr. Joseph T. Pitney, of Auburn to Miss Harriet Trask, of the state of Mississippi. In Lakeville, John Handy, to Miss Margaret Begole. Mr. Hiram Cowles, Merchant of Bennington, Genesee county, to Miss Juliaett Caulkins, of Lakeville, Mr. Cyrus Bateman to Miss Harriett Dopp. In Covington, Daniel Cameron, Jr. of York, to Susan Douglas. In Caledonia, Andrew Simpson to Catherine McNabb. In York, Henry Holmes to Miss Sally Blossom. In Lockport, Mr. Stephen B. Bond, to Miss Delia, daughter of Jared Darrow, Esq. Mr. Eldridge Little, of Mendon, to Miss Sophrona P. Peabody, of Mass. In Royalton, Mr. Samuel R. Doty, to Miss Almyra Kingsbury. In Clarence, Mr. Samuel R. Long, to Miss Mariette Eggleston. In Brockport, Mr. Fowler Baldwin, merchant of Holly, to Miss Sarah J. Sharroll, of Rome. DIED At Sandy Hill, Mr. Elizabeth Church, wife of Mr. Rufus Church, and daughter of Maj. Adonijah Skinner, of Hopewell, in the 49th year of her age. In Newark, Capt. Joseph Miller, aged 65. At Bushnell's Basin, Mr. Sylvester Felt, aged about 50. At Tecumseh on the 15th ult. Mr. Josiah G. Faxon, aged 21 years. He was recently from Livingston co. N. Y.; and died of a consumption. In Ridgeway. Orleans county, on the 13th instant, Isaac Murdock, aged 44 years. |
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Jan. 25, 1831 MARRIED, On Wednesday evening, 19th inst. by the Rev. Charles G. Finney, the Rev. Charles Edwin Furman, of Clarkson, to Miss Harriet Emeline Jane, daughter of Joseph Johnson, Esq. of Rochester. On the 17th instant by the Rev. Mr. Filman, Mr. Thomas Camnell to Miss Eliza Morrison, both of this village. In Canandaigua. Mr. George L. Whitney, publisher of the Detroit Journal, to Miss Lucinda, daughter of Wm. A. Williams. In Hopewell, Mr. Oser Brundage, to Miss Sally Knapp. In Avon. Dr. Joseph T. Pitney, of Auburn to Miss Harriet Trask, of the state of Mississippi. In Lakeville, John Handy, to Miss Margaret Begole. Mr. Hiram Cowles, Merchant of Bennington, Genesee county, to Miss Juliaett Caulkins, of Lakeville, Mr. Cyrus Bateman to Miss Harriett Dopp. In Covington, Daniel Cameron, Jr. of York, to Susan Douglas. In Caledonia, Andrew Simpson to Catherine McNabb. In York, Henry Holmes to Miss Sally Blossom. In Lockport, Mr. Stephen B. Bond, to Miss Delia, daughter of Jared Darrow, Esq. Mr. Eldridge Little, of Mendon, to Miss Sophrona P. Peabody, of Mass. In Royalton, Mr. Samuel R. Doty, to Miss Almyra Kingsbury. In Clarence, Mr. Samuel R. Long, to Miss Mariette Eggleston. In Brockport, Mr. Fowler Baldwin, merchant of Holly, to Miss Sarah J. Sharroll, of Rome. DIED In Buffalo, on Sunday last, Mrs. Amanda Rochester, wife of the Hon. William B. Rochester, in the 32d year of her age. At Sandy Hill, Mr. Elizabeth Church, wife of Mr. Rufus Church, and daughter of Maj. Adonijah Skinner, of Hopewell, in the 49th year of her age. In Newark, Capt. Joseph Miller, aged 65. At Bushnell's Basin, Mr. Sylvester Felt, aged about 50. At Tecumseh on the 15th ult. Mr. Josiah G. Faxon, aged 21 years. He was recently from Livingston co. N. Y.; and died of a consumption. In Ridgeway. Orleans county, on the 13th instant, Isaac Murdock, aged 44 years. |
Jan. 26, 1831 MARRIED On Tuesday morning, 25th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. George A. Avery, to Miss Frances M. Stanton. |
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Jan. 27, 1831 Married, On Wednesday evening, 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Charles G. Finney, Rev. Charles Edward Furman, of Clarkson, to Miss Harriet Emeline Jane, daughter of Joseph Johnson, Esq. of Rochester. On the 17th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Filmore, Mr. Thomas Comnell to Miss Eliza Morrison, both of this village. In Hopewell, Mr. Oser Brundage, to Miss Sally Knapp. In Avon, Mr. Joseph T. Pitney, of Auburn to Miss Harriet Trask, of the state of Mississippi. In Lakeville, John Handy, to Miss Margaret Begole. Mr. Hiram Cowless, Merchant of Bennington, Genesee county, to Miss Juliaett Caulkins, of Lakeville, Mr. Cyrus Bateman to Miss Harriett Dobb. In Covington, Daniel Cameron, Jr. of York, to Susan Douglass. In Caledonia, Andrew Simpson to Catherina Mc'Nabb. In York, Henry Holmes to Miss Sally Blossom. In Lockport, Mr. Stephen B. Bond, to Miss Delia, daughter of Jared Darrow, Esq. Mr. Eldridge Little, of Mendon, to Miss Sophrona P. Peabody, of Mass. In Royalton, Mr. Samuel R. Doty, to Miss Almira Kingsbury. In Clarence, Mr. Samuel R. Long, to Miss Mariette Eggleston. In Brockport, Mr. Fowler Baldwin, merchant of Holly, to Miss Sarah J. Sharroll, of Rome. On Tuesday morning, 25th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. George A. Avery, to Miss Frances M. Stanton. |
Jan. 28, 1831 MARRIED In Caledonia, by Rev. D. M'Laren, Rev. John F. McLaren, Pastor of the Associate Reformed Church, Geneva, to Miss Mary B. McKay, daughter of Robert McKay, Esq. of Caledonia. At Utica, Mr. Henry D. Smead, publisher of the Bath Advocate, to Miss Mary B. Smith. |
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Jan. 29, 1831 MARRIED In Pennfield, on Wednesay the 26th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Buck, Mr. William Felloms to Miss Mary F. Bush, daughter of Mr. Horace Bush of that place. |
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Feb. 1, 1831 MARRIED, On Tuesday morning, 25th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. George A. Avery, to Miss Frances M. Stanton. In Pennfield, on Wednesday the 26th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Buck, Mr. William Felloms to Miss Mary F. Bush, daughter of Mr. Horace Bush of that place. In Caledonia, by Rev. D. M'Laren, Rev. John F. McLaren, Pastor of the Associate Reformed Church, Geneva, to Miss Mary B. McKay, daughter of Robert McKay, Esq. of Caledonia. At Utica, Mr. Henry D. Smead, publisher of the Bath Advocate, to Miss Mary B. Smith. |
Feb. 2, 1831 MARRIED At Pittsford, by the Rev. Mr. Mahan, Mortimer F. Delano, Esq., to Miss Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of J. K. Guernsey, Esq., all of Pittsford. |
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Feb. 3, 1831 Married, At Pittsford, on the 31st ult., by Rev. Mr. Mahan, Mortimer F. Delano Esq., to Miss Sarah E. Guernsey, daughter of James K. Guernsey, Esq., of that place. In Canandaigua, on Thursday evening last, by Rev. A. D. Eddy, Mr. Ira Marsh, to Miss Olive Redfield. DIED. At Tuscarora, very suddenly on the 28th ult. Mr. David Cusick, a member of the Tuscarora Mission Church, aged 45 years. In Seneca. on the 23d ult. Deacon Thomas M'Cauley, aged 54. He was in usual health, and while sitting at the breakfast table, he suddenly expired without a moment's warning. "Be ye also ready" John Knapp, of Canadice, was found dead in the highway, on Monday morning last. Verdict of the coroner's jury--that he came to his death by freezing, being at the time in a state of intoxication. |
Feb. 4, 1831 MARRIED At Penfield on the 2d inst. by Rev. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Horatio Lovett to Miss Jane Griswold. |
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Feb. 5, 1831 MARRIED On Wednesday evening, 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Charles G. Finney, the Rev. Charles Edward Furman, of Clarkson, to Miss Harriet Emeline Jane, daughter of Joseph Johnson, Esq. of Rochester. On the 17th instant by the Rev. Mr. Fillmore, Mr. Thomas Comnell to Miss Eliza Morrison, both of this village. In Hopewell, Mr. Oser Brundage, to Miss Sally Knapp. In Avon, Mr. Joseph T. Pitney, of Auburn to Miss Harriet Trask, of the state of Mississippi. In Lakeville, John Handy, to Miss Margaret Begole. Mr. Hiram Cowless, Merchant of Bennington, Genesee County, to Miss Juliaett Caulkins, of Lakeville, Mr. Cyrus Bateman to Miss Harriett Dobb. In Covington, Daniel Cameron, Jr. of York, to Susan Douglas. In Caledonia, Andrew Simpson to Catherine Mc'Nabb. In York, Henry Holmes to Miss Sally Blossom. In Lockport, Mr. Stephen B. Bond, to Miss Delia, daughter of Jared Darrow, Esq. Mr. Eldridge Little, of Mendon, to Miss Sophrona P. Peabody, of Mass. In Royalton, Mr. Samuel R. Doty, to Miss Almira Kingsbury. In Clarence, Mr. Samuel R. Long, to Miss Mariette Eggleston. In Brockport, Mr. Fowler Baldwin, merchant of Holly, to Miss Sarah J. Sharroll, of Rome. On Tuesday morning, 25th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. George A. Avery, to Miss Frances M. Stanton. page 159 MARRIED At Pittsford, on the 31st ult., by Rev. Mr. Mahan, Mortimer F. Delano Esq., to Miss Sarah E. Guernsey, daughter of James K. Guernsey, Esq., of that place. In Canandaigua, on Thursday evening last, by Rev. A. D. Eddy, Mr. Ira Marsh, to Miss Olive Redfield. DIED, At Tuscarora, very suddenly on the 28th ult. Mr. David Cusick, a member of the Tuscarora Mission Church, aged 45 years. In Seneca on the 20th ult. Deacon Thomas M'Cauley, aged 54. He was in usual health, and while sitting at the breakfast table, he suddenly expired without a moment's warning. "Be ye also ready." John Knapp, of Caneadice, was found dead in the highway, on Monday morning last. Verdict of the coroner's jury--that he came to his death by freezing, being at the time intoxicated. |
Feb. 7, 1831 MARRIED In Brockport, on Thursday evening, 27th ult., by the Rev. H. Davis. Mr. B. B. Cole to Miss Mary M. Dutton; Mr. Daniel Rich to Miss Elizabeth J. Griffin; Mr. Orman Holmes to Miss Fartina J. Rich--all of Ogden. In Ogden, Mr. William Brown to Miss Clarissa M. Webster. |
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Feb. 8, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In Pittsford on the 20th Dec. last, by Esq. Delano, Mr. Samuel Hopkins to Miss Sarah Newcomb, all of that place. THE KNELL. Died--In Sodus, Wayne Co. on the 3d inst., Mr. Y. S. Alling, aged 55 years, 11 months and 3 days. |
Feb. 8, 1831 MARRIED, At Pittsford, by the Rev. Mr. Mahan, Mortimer F. Delano, Esq., to Miss Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of J. K. Guernsey, Esq., all of Pittsford. At Penfield on the 2d inst. by Rev. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Horatio Lovett to Miss Jane Griswold. In Brockport, on Thursday evening, 27th ult., by the Rev. H. Davis. Mr. B. B. Cole to Miss Mary M. Dutton; Mr. Daniel Rich to Miss Elizabeth J. Griffin; Mr. Orman Holmes to Miss Fartina J. Rich--all of Ogden. In Ogden, Mr. William Brown to Miss Clarissa M. Webster. |
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Feb. 9, 1831 MARRIED On the 6th inst. by N. Draper, Esq. Mr. Daniel G. Jals to Miss Mariah Mauby, all of Rochester. |
Feb. 10, 1831 Married, In Ogden by Rev. Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. William Brown to Miss Clarissa Webster. -- Married in Parma on the 23d of January by Rev. Solomon Stevens Mr. S. M. Church to Miss Parmela Stevens. -- In Rushville, on the 22d ult. by J. Bracket, Mr. Josiah Slarlevant?, to Miss Eleanor C. Peabody, all of that place. DIED. Died at Riga of a lingering consumption, on Sabbath morning last, Mrs. Morse wife of Ephraim Morse. |
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Feb. 14, 1831 MARRIED In Livonia, Ira Skinner of Brockville, U. C. to Mrs. Julia Hyde. In Perry, John Pennock to Ruth Howard. In Murray, Daniel Harwick to Mary Proctor. In Stonnington, Conn. Wm. H. Woodbridge to Eliza D. Phelps. In Hopewell, on the 20th ult. Lester Norton to Lydia Light. In Vienna, Samuel Roberts to Laura Brooks. DIED In Palmyra, on the 5th inst. Joseph Colt, Esq. aged 63. In Seneca, on the 23d ult, Deacon Thomas M'Cauly, aged 54. In Avon, on the 2d inst. Anson M. Weed, late senior editor of the Livingston Register, aged 24. |
Feb. 15, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In Pittsford on the 31st inst. by Rev. Mr. Mahan. Mortimer F. Delano, Esq. to Miss Sarah E. Guernsey, daughter of James K. Guernsey. all of Pittsford. In Rochester, on the 5th inst. by N. Draper, Esq. Mr. Daniel G. Ials to Miss Mariah Manby, all of this village. THE KNELL. Died--In Riga, of a lingering consumption, on Sunday, the 6th inst., Mrs. Morse, wife of Ephraim Morse. |
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Feb. 15, 1831 MARRIED, On the 6th inst. by N. Draper, Esq. Mr. Daniel G. Jals to Miss Mariah Mauby, all of Rochester. In Livonia, Ira Skinner of Brockville, U. C. to Mrs. Julia Hyde. In Perry, John Pennock to Ruth Howard. In Stonnington, Conn. Wm. H. Woodbridge to Eliza D. Phelps. DIED In Palmyra, on the 5th inst. Joseph Colt, Esq. aged 63. In Seneca, on the 23d ult, Deacon Thomas M'Cauly, aged 54. In Avon, on the 2d inst. Anson M. Weed, late senior editor of the Livingston Register, aged 24. |
Feb. 16, 1831 MARRIED At Parma Corners, on the 3d inst., by Austin Spencer, Esq., Mr. Charles Robinson to Miss Mary R. Dannals -- At the same time, Mr. Edwin Henderson to Miss Eunice Robbinson. -- Mr. Charles Holton to Miss Mary Ann West. All of this place. |
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Feb. 17, 1831 MARRIED On the 12th inst. by Wm. S. Bishop. Esq. Mr. D. N. Trumbull to Miss Margaret Davis, all of this village. |
Feb. 17, 1831 Married, In Danby, Tomp. Co. on the 3d of Feb. inst. by Rev. Solomon Stevens, Mr. Edward Slocum, to Malinda Willson. both of Otisco, Onondaga co. At Parma Corners, on the 3d inst., by Austin Spencer, Esq., Mr. Charles Robinson to Miss Mary R. Daniels. At the same time, Mr. Edwin Henderson to Eunice Robbinson. -- Mr. Charles Holton to Miss Mary Ann West, all of this place. |
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Feb. 18, 1831 DIED In Albion, a child of Philip Brown--also a child of Hiram Sickles. In Sparta, on the 10th inst. William M'Cartney, Esq. in the 61st year of his age. He was born in Barlock, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, April 2d, 1770; he removed to the United States in 1791, and to the town of Sparta, in which he was the first settler, in the year following. Few men have led a life of greater activity and practical usefulness, then the deceased. He was for several years a Justice of the Peace, once a member of the State Legislature, and was twenty seven times elected Supervisor of the town of Sparta, which office he held at his death. As a public officer, he always discharged his duties with zeal and fidelity, and in a manner which secured the uniform approbation of his constituents--as a man, he was esteemed and beloved by all who knew him--and as a Christian, his conduct was always exemplary and such as to adorn the doctrines which he professed. |
Feb. 19, 1831 MARRIED In Murray, by Horace Hubbard, Esq. Mr. Thaddeus Wright to Miss Mary Munson. DIED In this village, yesterday morning, Mr. Simeon B. Willard, lately from Sodus, aged 50 years. Funeral at 2 o'clock this afternoon. |
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Feb. 21, 1831 MARRIED In this village on the 16th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Comstock, Mr. Simeon Cramond of Albany. to Miss Phebe Jennings of New Bedford. |
Feb. 22, 1831
MARRIED--In this village, on the 12th inst. by Wm. S. Bishop, Esq. Mr. D. N. Trumbull to Miss Margaret Davis, all of this village.
DIED--At Avon, on Wednesday the 2d inst. of a consumption, Mr. Anson M. Weed, late editor of of the Livingston Register, aged 24 years. In Palmyra, on the 4th inst. Maj. Joseph Colt, an old and much respected inhabitant of that town, aged 54 years. |
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Feb. 22, 1831 MARRIED, At Parma Corners, on the 3d inst., by Austin Spencer, Esq., Mr. Charles Robinson to Miss Mary R. Dannals -- At the same time, Mr. Edwin Henderson to Miss Eunice Robbinson. -- Mr. Charles Holton to Miss Mary Ann West. On the 12th inst. by Wm. S. Bishop. Esq. Mr. D. N. Trumball to Miss Margaret Davis, all of this village. In Murray, by Horace Hubbard, Esq. Mr. Thaddeus Wright to Miss Mary Munson. In this village on the 16th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Comstock, Mr. Simeon Cramond of Albany. to Miss Phebe Jennings of New Bedford. DIED, In Albion, a child of Philip Brown--also a child of Hiram Sickles. In Sparta, on the 10th inst. William M'Cartney, Esq. in the 61st year of his age. He was born in Barlock, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, April 2d, 1770; he removed to the United States in 1791, and to the town of Sparta, in which he was the first settler, in the year following. Few men have led a life of greater activity and practical usefulness, then the deceased. He was for several years a Justice of the Peace, once a member of the State Legislature, and was twenty seven times elected Supervisor of the town of Sparta, which office he held at his death. As a public officer, he always discharged his duties with zeal and fidelity, and in a manner which secured the uniform approbation of his constituents--as a man, he was esteemed and beloved by all who knew him--and as a Christian, his conduct was always exemplary and such as to adorn the doctrines which he professed. In this village, yesterday morning, Mr. Simeon B. Willard, lately from Sodus, aged 50 years. |
Feb. 24, 1831 DIED In Ogden, on the 22nd inst., Mrs. Lucy W. Sedgwick, wife of Rev. Averlyn Sedgwick, aged 33 years. |
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Feb. 24, 1831 DIED, In Ogden on the night of the 22d inst., Mrs. Lucy W. Sedgwick, wife of Rev. A. Sedgewick, aged 33 years. At his residence in this town, on the morning of the 10th inst. William M'Cartney, Esq. in the 61st year of his age. He was born in Barlock, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, April 2d, 1770; he removed to the United States in 1791, and to the town of Sparta, in which he was the first settler, in the year following. Few men have led a life of greater activity and practical usefulness, then the deceased. He was for several years a Justice of the Peace, once a member of the State Legislature, and was twenty seven times elected Supervisor of the town of Sparta, which office he held at his death. As a public officer, he always discharged his duties with zeal and fidelity, and in a manner which secured the uniform approbation of his constituents--as a man, he was esteemed and beloved by all who knew him--and as a Christian, his conduct was always exemplary and such as to adorn the doctrines which he professed. On Thursday last his remains were interred in the Presbyterian burial ground in Sparta, attended by about three hundred of his neighbors and friends. By his death, his family are deprived of an affectionate relative, the town over which he so long presided as an able and faithful officer, and society of one of its most useful members.--Dansville Village Chronicle In Dansville, at the residence of his brother, William M'Nair, Esq. on Sunday last, Mr. Robert M'Nair, aged about 48 years. At his residence in Palmyra, on the evening of the 4th inst. Major Joseph Colt, aged 64 years. His death was occasioned by a slip and fall on his left side as he was walking home from church the last Sabbath of the last year. From the consequence of this injury, Mr. Colt did no recover, but sunk unexpectedly, soon under its severity. Patience and Christian fortitude strongly marked the period of confinement and languishing, and a calm serenity and composure, the progress of its termination. The individual whose death it became our duty to announce has long resided in this village, and was endeared to an extended circle of friends. In the social relations of life, he was kind, indulgent and affectionate--as a citizen, exemplary, generous and patriotic--and as a christian he was uniform and zealous in his attachments to the church, its doctrines and worship. -- His loss will be long and deeply felt by good men, and his memory affectionately cherished, by the friend, the relative and philanthropist.--Palmyra Spectator. |
Feb. 26, 1831 DIED On Thursday evening, Seth, eldest son of Son of Seth C. Jones of this village.
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March 1, 1831 DIED In Avon, Livingston county, on the 23d inst. Jesse Edwards, lately from Schenectady, aged about 35 years. |
March 1, 1831 DIED, In Ogden, on the 22nd inst., Mrs. Lucy W. Sedgwick, wife of Rev. Averlyn Sedgwick, aged 33 years. On Thursday evening, Seth, eldest son of Seth C. Jones of this village. |
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March 3, 1831 ONE CENT REWARD, and NO charges paid.--Ran away from the subscriber, an indented apprentice by the name of Stephen O. Warner. I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on my account, as I shall pay no debts of his contracting after this date. Rochester, 3rd mo. 1st, 1831. Amos Dean. |
March 3, 1831 Married, On Sunday evening. Mr. Smith Wyllys, printer to Miss Margaret Van Halen. DIED, In this village on the 18th ult. Mr. Simeon Willard At Geneseo, on Tuesday morning, Mrs. Wadsworth, consort of James Wadsworth, Esq. |
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March 4, 1831 DIED In Geneseo, on the 1st inst. Mrs. Naomi Wadsworth, wife of James Wadsworth, esq. aged 53 years. The acquaintance of the deceased will expect, from the chroniclers of passing events, something more than a mere notice of her decease. Her worth as a benefactress to the poor, her ardent piety, her unostentatious manners and her sincerity and single heartedness in all her intercourse with her fellow sojourners here had endeared her to a very large circle; and her departure will leave a blank which will be perceptible as long as her acquaintance shall remain in the world she has left.-- Liv. Reg. In the same place on Monday last, Mrs. Esther Forsyth, wife of Mr. Thomas Forsyth, aged 34. |
March 7, 1831 MARRIED On the 28th ult. by Rev. Mr. Fillmore, Mr. Alanson Curtiss to Miss Harriet Forbearance, all of Rochester. |
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March 8, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In Henrietta, on the 24th inst by the Rev. George P. King, Mr. James R. Tinker to Miss Arsenett St. John, daughter of Silas St. John both of Henrietta. In Ontario, Wayne Co., Mr. Bean to Miss Cordelia Cary, all of that place. In Mendon, on the 17th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Badger, Mr. Joel Gillet to Miss Mary Shelden. On the 20th ult. Mr. John Shewet to Miss Laura Townsen, all of Mendon. THE KNELL. Died--In this village, on the 21st inst. Mr. Simeon B. Willard, lately from Sodus, aged 50 years. In Ogden, on the 22d inst. Mrs. Lucy W. Sedgwick, wife of Rev. A. Sedgwick, aged 33 years. In Palmyra, on the 4th inst. Major Joseph Colt, aged 64 years. His death was occasioned by a slip and fall on his left side as he was walking home from church the last Sabbath of the last year. |
March 8, 1831 MARRIED At Mendon, on the 17th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Badger, Mr. Joel Gillett to Miss Mary Sheldon. Also, on the 20th ult. Mr. John Shewit to Miss Laura Townsend; all of Mendon. |
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March 8, 1831 MARRIED On the 28th ult. by Rev. Mr. Fillmore, Mr. Alanson Curtiss to Miss Harriet Forbearance, all of Rochester. In Mendon, on the 17th ult. by Rev. Mr. Badger, Mr. Joel Gillet to Miss Mary Sheldon. Also, on the 20th ult. Mr. John Shewit to Miss Laura Townsend, all of Mendon. DIED, In Avon, Livingston county, on the 23d inst. Jesse Edwards, lately from Schenectady, aged about 35 years. In Geneseo, on the 1st inst. Mrs. Naomi Wadsworth, wife of James Wadsworth, esq. aged 53 years. The acquaintance of the deceased will expect, from the chroniclers of passing events, something more than a mere notice of her decease. Her worth as a benefactress to the poor, her ardent piety, her unostentatious manners and her sincerity and single heartedness in all her intercourse with her fellow sojourners here had endeared her to a very large circle; and her departure will leave a blank which will be perceptible as long as her acquaintance shall remain in the world she has left.-- Liv. Reg. In the same place on Monday last, Mrs. Esther Forsyth, wife of Mr. Thomas Forsyth, aged 34. |
March 9, 1831 DIED At his residence in Brighton on the 7th inst. Capt. Nathaniel Negus, aged 59. His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral this day, at 2 o'clock P M from his house. |
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March 10, 1831 MARRIED Last evening, by Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. Clark Robbins, of Bridgewater to Miss Graty Leonard, eldest daughter of Col. R. Leonard. |
March 10, 1831 Married, On the 22 ult. by Rev. Elezer Fillmore, Mr. John Coman to Miss Margaret Acer. -- By the same on the 22, Mr. Alanson Curtiss to Miss Harriet Forbearance. -- Also on the 1st inst. Mr. John M. Linsley to Miss Electa Burgess. On the 7th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Penney, Mr. Nathan Fisk to Miss Malinda Manly, all of Rochester. On the 3d inst. by N. Draper, Esq. Mr. Daniel Leggett, to Miss Clora Miner of Brighton. In Palmyra, on Wednesday the 2d, by Rev. A. E. Campbell, Mr. Hiram Niles to Miss Chloe Robinson, daughter of Doct. (illegible) Robinson. DIED In Brighton, on Monday the 7th inst. Capt. Nathaniel Negus, aged 59 years. In Rochester on the 8th inst., Thomas Johnson, aged 44 years, formerly from Boston, Mass. |
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March 11, 1831 DIED At Ontario, on the 12th of February, of a liver complaint, Dr. William Greenwood, in the 38th year of his age. |
March 12, 1831 BEAT THIS WHO CAN One day last week, Mrs. Margery Robson, of this town, (Seneca) spun on a foot wheel, six run and one knot of linen thread, from the flax. Mrs. Robson is a widow lady of about 36, and who better deserves a good husband, that, she who can thus "ply the distaff." In the language of the good old Solomon, such a wife would be "a crown to her husband."--Geneva American. MARRIED In Lima, Mr. Jesse Clark of Avon, to Miss Eliza Lathrop. In Dansville, Mr. David M'Cartney to Miss Ann McNair. DIED In York, on the 5th ult. Miss Sally Turner, aged 17 years. In Utica, on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Laura Lansing, wife of Rev. Doct. Lansing, late of Auburn, in the 38th year of her age. |
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March 15, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--On the 3d inst. by N. Draper, Esq. Mr. Daniel Leggett, to Miss Clora Minor of Brighton. |
March 15, 1831 DIED On the 11th inst. Charles Edward, infant son of Charles Hendrix, aged 15 months. In New York, on Saturday evening the 5th inst., Rev. Harvey Fisk, aged 32, formerly of this village. |
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March 15, 1831 MARRIED On the 9th inst., by Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. Clark Robbins, of Bridgewater to Miss Graty Leonard, eldest daughter of Col. R. Leonard. In Lima, Mr. Jesse Clark of Avon, to Miss Eliza Lathrop. In Dansville, Mr. David M'Cartney to Miss Ann McNair. DIED, At his residence in Brighton on the 7th inst. Capt. Nathaniel Negus, aged 59. At Ontario, on the 12th of February, of a liver complaint, Dr. William Greenwood, in the 38th year of his age. In York, on the 5th ult. Miss Sally Turner, aged 17 years. In Utica, on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Laura Lansing, wife of Rev. Doct. Lansing, late of Auburn, in the 38th year of her age. In New York, on Saturday evening the 5th inst., Rev. Harvey Fisk, aged 32, formerly of this village. |
March 17, 1831 MARRIED On the 15th inst. in this village, by Rev. Dr. O. C. Comstock, Mr. Amos P. Parker, merch't of Batavia, to Miss Almira Shelton. of Rochester DIED On the 14th inst. George Otis, son of Geo. and Hannah Walker, aged 2 years and seven months. |
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March 17, 1831 Married, In Lima, Mr. Jesse Clark of Avon, to Miss Eliza Lathrop. In Dansville, Mr. David M'Cartney to Miss Ann McNair. DIED, In Lima, on the 10th inst. Mrs. Peck, wife of Col. Benjamin H. Peck. On the 11th inst. Charles Edward, infant son of Charles Hendrix, aged 15 months. In New York, on Saturday evening the 5th inst., Rev. Harvey Fisk, aged 32, formerly of this village. |
March 18, 1831 MARRIED In Bloomfield, on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hills, Mr. Augustine Humphrey to Miss Harriet Augusta Woodbridge. At Moscow, Mr. Ephraim Cone, of Geneseo, to Miss R. Philura Jenkins. DIED At Geneseo, Miss Eveline Weeks, daughter of Capt. Reuben Weeks, aged 20 years. At Leicester, 16th ult. Bianci Matilda, eldest daughter of Calvin and Lois Abbot, aged 20 years and 6 months. At Tonawanta, 26th Jan. Mr. Daniel Reed, aged 71 years, much lamented by all his acquaintance. |
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March 22, 1831 MARRIED At East Hartford, by the Rev. Mr. Mead, Mr. Edwin W. Barnard, Merchant of Rochester, N. Y. to Miss Henrietta Ripley, of Hartford. |
March 22, 1831 MARRIED, At East Hartford, by the Rev. Mr. Mead, Mr. Edwin W. Barnard, Merchant of Rochester, N. Y. to Miss Henrietta Ripley, of Hartford. On the 15th inst. in this village, by Rev. Dr. O. C. Comstock, Mr. Amos P. Parker, merch't of Batavia, to Miss Almira Shelton. of Rochester In Bloomfield, on the 9th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hills, Mr. Augustine Humphrey to Miss Harriet Augusta Woodbridge. At Moscow, Mr. Ephraim Cone, of Geneseo, to Miss R. Philura Jenkins. DIED, On the 14th inst. George Otis, son of Geo. and Hannah Walker, aged 2 years and seven months. At Geneseo, Miss Eveline Weeks, daughter of Capt. Reuben Weeks, aged 20 years. At Leicester, 16th ult. Bianci Matilda, eldest daughter of Calvin and Lois Abbot, aged 20 years and 6 months. At Tonawanta, 26th Jan. Mr. Daniel Reed, aged 71 years, much lamented by all his acquaintance. |
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March 23, 1831 MARRIED In this village, yesterday morning, by Rev. Mr. James, Mr. John Stevenson, Merchant, to Mrs. Lucy Ann Terry. DIED In Utica, on the 12th inst. of consumption, Mr. Charles Munn, of the house Munn, Lord & Co., aged 36 years. |
March 26, 1831 DIED Yesterday afternoon, of Consumption, Rebecca, wife of Thos. Pease, of this village, aged 27 years. Her remains are to be removed to Avon for interment. ENGLAND
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March 29, 1831 MARRIED In this village, on Sunday evening, by Lafayette Collins, Esq. Mr. Alvarus Gage, of Portage, Allegany co. to Miss Eucla Brigham, of Rochester. DIED In this village, on the 26th inst. Matthew Brown, Sen. at the advanced age of 90 years. Mr. Brown was one of the patriots of the Revolution. He came to this village at its early settlement, and died beloved and respected by all who knew him. |
March 29, 1831 MARRIED, In this village, on Sunday evening, by Lafayette Collins, Esq. Mr. Alvarus Gage, of Portage, Allegany co. to Miss Eucla Brigham, of Rochester. In this village, yesterday morning, by Rev. Mr. James, Mr. John Stevenson, Merchant, to Mrs. Lucy Ann Terry. DIED, In this village, on the 26th inst. Matthew Brown, Sen. at the advanced age of 90 years. Mr. Brown was one of the patriots of the Revolution. He came to this village at its early settlement, and died beloved and respected by all who knew him. Yesterday afternoon, of Consumption, Rebecca, wife of Thos. Pease, of this village, aged 27 years. In Utica, on the 12th inst. of consumption, Mr. Charles Munn, of the house Munn, Lord & Co., aged 36 years. |
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March 31, 1831
MARRIED--In this village, on the 9th inst., by Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. Clark Robbins, of Bridgewater to Miss Graty Leonard, eldest daughter of Col. R. Leonard. At Rush, on the 20th inst. by Andrew Kingsbury Esq. Mr. Ebenezer J. Hoyt to Miss Maria Ames, all of Rush. On the 26th inst. by N. Draper, Esq. Chas. Haines to Miss Mary Ann Herroun, all of Rochester.
DIED--At his residence in Brighton, on the 7th inst. Capt. Nathaniel Negus, aged 59. |
March 31, 1831 Married, In Rochester on the 24th inst. by the Rev. Joseph Penney, Mr. James Wilson to Miss Mary Blair, both of Rochester. By Rev. W. Wright on the 23d inst. Mr. Steven Bennet of Pittsford to Miss Malana Davis of Brighton. On the 25th inst. by N. Draper Esq. Mr. Charles Haines to Miss Maryann Herroun. In this village on Sunday evening, by Lafayette Collins, Esq. Mr. Alvarus Gage, of Portage, Allegany co. to Miss Eucla Brigham, of Rochester. In Danby Tompkins co. by Rev. Solomon Stevens, Mr. James Cotter to Miss Aurelia Patterson. DIED, In this village, on the 26th inst. Matthew Brown, Sen. at the advanced age of 90 years. Mr. Brown was one of the patriots of the Revolution. He came to this village at its early settlement, and died beloved and respected by all who knew him. In Gates, on the 17th inst. an infant son of Wm. R. (illegible). At Ogden, March 21, Ellen Amanda, aged 8 months, daughter of Charles Church. In Perinton on the 21 inst. Harriet Diana Whittlesey aged three months. |
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April 2, 1831 DIED In Barre, Orleans co. on the 27th ult. of consumption, Miss Ann Leonard, aged 19 yrs. formerly of this place. |
April 4, 1831 MARRIED In this village, January 18th, 1831, by the Rev. Doct. Comstock, Mr. Stephen H. Van Rensselaer, of Albany, to Miss Ann M. Bunnell, of this place. In Warsaw, Mr. Cyrus Worden of Middlebury, to Widow Abigal Francisco, late of Clarkson. DIED In Geneseo, on the 28th ultimo, Cornelia, second daughter of James Wadsworth, Esq. aged 18 years. In Elbridge, on Sunday last, John Rice, a transient person. He said he had a daughter residing at Cayuga, and also one at Rochester. He was taken in fits on the Wednesday evening previous, and remained ill till his death. He received good attention and was decently interred. |
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April 5, 1831
MARRIED--On the 10th ult. by J. D. Thompson, Esq. Mr. William Beal, of Michigan to Rachel Comstock of Farmingtom.
In Perrington, N. Y. February 22d Mr. Thomas Pilby, aged 52 years. Printers in N. York & Philadelphia will please to notice this. |
April 5, 1831 MARRIED, In this village, January 18th, 1831, by the Rev. Doct. Comstock, Mr. Stephen H. Van Rensselaer, of Albany, to Miss Ann M. Bunnell, of this place. In Warsaw, Mr. Cyrus Worden of Middlebury, to Widow Abigal Francisco, late of Clarkson. DIED In Geneseo, on the 28th ultimo, Cornelia, second daughter of James Wadsworth, Esq. aged 18 years. In Elbridge, on Sunday last, John Rice, a transient person. He said he had a daughter residing at Cayuga, and also one at Rochester. He was taken in fits on the Wednesday evening previous, and remained ill till his death. He received good attention and was decently interred. In Barre, Orleans co. on the 27th ult. of consumption, Miss Ann Leonard, aged 19 yrs. formerly of this place. |
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April 6, 1831 MARRIED Yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Filmore, Mr. James H. Darrow, to Miss Emily Cooley, all of this village. |
April 7, 1831 MARRIED In St. Luke's church, yesterday morning, by the Rev. Dr. Rudd, of Auburn, Francis H. Cumming to Miss Charlotte Hart. DIED At Seneca Falls, on the 5th inst. Mr. Josiah Bissel, Jr. of this Village. |
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April 7, 1831 DIED, At Seneca Falls, on the 5th inst. Mr. Josiah Bissell, Jun. of this village.
In Riga, on the 3rd inst. of a lingering consumption Miss Adaline Hubbard, , aged 21 years daughter of Deacon Abel Hubbard. |
April 9, 1831 MARRIED On Wednesday morning, in St. Luke's Church, by Rev. Dr. Rudd, Rev. Francis H. Cuming, Rector of Christ's Church, Reading, Penn., to Miss Charlotte Hart, daughter of the late Roswell Hart, of this place. At the Rochester House, on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Filmore, Mr. Jason Jeffrey, to Miss Mary Ann Cook, formerly of New York. |
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April 12, 1831
MARRIED--In this village, on the 27th ult. Alvanus Gage, of Portage, to Eucla Brigham.
Died--At Riga, on the 3d inst. Miss Adaline Hubbard, of a lingering consumption, aged 21 years, eldest daughter of Abel Hubbard. At Seneca Falls, on the 5th inst. Mr. Josiah Bissell, Jr. of this village. In the death of Mr. Bissell, society has met with a common loss. he was an early settler in this place, while the village was yet quite in its infancy, and he has ever since been one of its most active and enterprising citizens. He possessed a philanthropic and benevolent spirit, and in carrying into effect his many projects for ameliorating the condition of his fellow men, as well as in the prosecution of his own more immediate business, he displayed an indefatigable and persevering. To him perhaps more than any other single individual, is this place indebted for that character of liberality, which it has so justly acquired, in yielding aid to benevolent efforts for improving the moral condition of man. His own animating example and prompt liberality has not been without its efforts upon his fellow citizens. Connected, as hee was, with society, by so many business and other more enduring relations, his sudden removal in the prime of life, will leave a gasp which will not easily be filled.--Communicated. |
April 12, 1831 MARRIED, On Wednesday morning, in St. Luke's Church, by Rev. Dr. Rudd, Rev. Francis H. Cuming, Rector of Christ's Church, Reading, Penn., to Miss Charlotte Hart, daughter of the late Roswell Hart, of this place. In this village, on the 5th inst. by Rev'd Mr. Filmore, Mr. James H. Darrow, to Miss J. Emeline Cooley. DIED, In Canandaigua, on the 2d inst. Mrs. Hannah Sibley, mother of Mr. James Sibley, in the 83d year of her age. At West Mendon, Mr. William Moon, aged 77--one of the first settlers. At Seneca Falls, on the 5th inst. Mr. Josiah Bissel, Jr. of this Village. |
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April 12, 1831 INFORMATION WANTED
JOHN WOODWARD Rochester April 9, 1831. |
April 13, 1831 DIED At her residence in Woodland, near Moscow, on Tuesday morning, April 12th, Mrs. Charlotte Cuyler, in the 26th year of her age, wife of Col. Wm. T. Cuyler, formerly of this village. To use her own words. "She felt that she was going to her Heavenly Father's Kingdom," -- "O let me die the death of the righteous--let my last end be like his." Her remains will be brought to this village for interment. The friends and acquaintanes of the family are invited to attend her funeral at St. Paul's Church, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. |
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April 14, 1831 DIED In Greece, near Hanford's Landing, on the 6th inst. Marcus Foster, aged 32 years, formerly from Albion, Orleans county. |
April 14, 1831 Married, On Wednesday morning, the 6th inst. in St. Luke's Church, by Rev. Dr. Rudd, Rev. Francis H. Cuming, Rector of Christ's Church, Reading, Pa. to Miss Charlotte Hart, daughter of the late Roswell Hart, of this place. In this village, on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Fillmore, Mr. James H. Darrow, to Miss Julia Emeline Cooley. DIED, Very suddenly on Wednesday the 6th inst. at Hanford's Landing, Mr. Marcus Foster. At her residence in Woodland, near Moscow, on Tuesday morning, April 12th, Mrs. Charlotte Cuyler, in the 26th year of her age, wife of Col. Wm. T. Cuyler, formerly of this village. To use her own words. "She felt that she was going to her Heavenly Father's Kingdom," -- "O let me die the death of the righteous--let my last end be like his." In Canandaigua, on the 2d inst. Mrs. Hannah Sibley, mother of James S. in the 83d year of her age. |
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April 16, 1831 DIED, In Gates, on the 8th ist. of a short but distressing illness, which she bore with christian fortitude and resignation, Miss Lydia Hinckley, aged 17 years, youngest daughter of Zenas Hinckley. |
April 19, 1831 Died--In Greece, near Hanfords Landing, on the 6th inst. Mr. Marcus Foster, aged 32 years formerly from Albion, Orleans County. |
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April 19, 1831 MARRIED Yesterday morning, in St. Luke's Church, by the Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse, Mr. Theodore P. Clark, to Miss Frances, daughter of Mr. Colman Olmsted, all of this place. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on on the 17th April instant, David C. Rundell, my son, aged about 17 years. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account. as I will pay no debts of his contracting after this date. DAVID RUNDELL Greece, April 18, 1831. |
April 19, 1831 MARRIED, Yesterday morning, in St. Luke's Church, by the Rev. Henry J. Whitehouse, Mr. Theodore P. Clark, to Miss Frances, daughter of Mr. Colman Olmsted, all of this place. DIED, At her residence in Woodland, near Moscow, on Tuesday morning, April 12th, Mrs. Charlotte Cuyler, in the 26th year of her age, wife of Col. Wm. T. Cuyler, formerly of this village. To use her own words. "She felt that she was going to her Heavenly Father's Kingdom," -- "O let me die the death of the righteous--let my last end be like his." In Greece, near Hanford's Landing, on the 6th inst. Marcus Foster, aged 32 years, formerly from Albion, Orleans county. |
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April 21, 1831 Married, In St. Luke's church, on the 18th inst. by Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Theodore P. Clark, to Miss Frances Olmstead, all of this village. DIED, In the triumphs of the Christian faith, at Walworth, Wayne county, on the 14th inst. Mrs. Frances Ann Tucker, aged 26 years, wife of Luther Tucker Esq. and sister of Mr. J. D. Smith of this village. |
April 22, 1831 In this village, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Lieut. Amos B. Eaton, of U. S. Army, to Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer. |
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April 23, 1831 MARRIED In Utica, on the 14th inst. by the Rev. S. C. Aiken, Mr. L. B. Swan, of the firm of Bunnell and Swan of this village, to Miss Elizabeth Wells, of Utica. In Gaines on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bates, Lucas G. Merrill, Esq. Merchant of that village, to Miss Eunice Nichols, of the same place. At Ogden, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Robert Strong, to Miss Caroline Willey, both of that place. DIED In Walworth, Wayne county, on the 14th inst. Mrs. Frances Ann, wife of Mr. Luther Tucker of that place, aged 26 years. |
April 26, 1831 MARRIED In this village, yesterday, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cyrus R. Burt, Printer, to Miss Sarah Rebecca, daughter of William Myers. |
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April 26, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In this village, yesterday, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cyrus R. Burt, Printer, to Miss Sarah Rebecca, daughter of Mr. William Myers. In Mendon on the 14th inst. by the Rev. John Taylor, Mr. Franklin Fall, to Miss Ana Maria Bassett, all of Mendon. MARRIED--In Henrietta, on the 21st inst. by Isaac F. Nichols, Esq. Mr. Alvin Hitchcock to Miss Ann Sample, all of that town. |
April 26, 1831 MARRIED, In this village, yesterday, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cyrus R. Burt, Printer, to Miss Sarah Rebecca, daughter of William Myers. In Utica, on the 14th inst. by the Rev. S. C. Aiken, Mr. L. B. Swan, of the firm of Bunnell and Swan of this village, to Miss Elizabeth Wells, of Utica. In this village, on the 21st inst. ny the Rev. Mr. Penney, Lieut. Amos B. Eaton, of U. S. Army, to Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer. In Gaines on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bates, Lucas G. Merrill, Esq. Merchant of that village, to Miss Eunice Nichols, of the same place. At Ogden, on the 21st inst. by the Rev. Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Robert Strong, to Miss Caroline Willey, both of that place. DIED, In Walworth, Wayne county, on the 14th inst. Mrs. Frances Ann wife of Mr. Luther Tucker of that place, aged 26 years. |
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April 28, 1831 Married, In Batavia, on the 20th inst. by Rev. Mr. Gray. Mr. Charles Brown to Miss Dinah Freeman. In Ogden, by the Rev. Mr. Sedgwick on Thursday evening last, Mr. George Johnson to Miss Ann Willey, both of Churchville. At the same time and place, by the same, Robert Strong, to Miss Caroline Willey, both of Ogden. DIED In Chautauque, on the 10th inst.Mr. Joseph F. Dutton, aged 74 years. |
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May 3, 1831 THE KNOT. Married--In St. Lukes Church, yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Elbert W. Scrantom, to Miss Elizabeth Child, daughter of Mr. Thomas Child. In this village, on the 30th ult, by J. T. Calhoun, Esqr, Mr. Miletus Thorp, to Miss Emily Speares, both of Carthage. |
May 3, 1831 MARRIED, In St. Lukes Church, yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Elbert W. Scrantom, to Miss Elizabeth Child, daughter of Mr. Thomas Child, formerly of Middletown, Conn. DIED, In New York, on the 21st inst. Gilbert Everngham, aged 73 years. |
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May 5, 1831 Married, On Monday morning the 2d inst. In St. Luke's church, by Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Elbert W. Scrantom, to Miss Elizabeth Child, all of this village. On the 4th by Rev. Mr. Penney, Leverett Kasson to Nancy McKibbon, all of Rochester. DIED, In Sheldon, Genesee county, on Thursday morning last, Hon. Lemuel Chipman, in the 77th years of his age. The deceased was originally from Salisbury in the State of Connecticut, from which place he removed to Tinmouth in the State of Vermont, some time previous to the Revolutionary war. Was a number of years to the Convention for the formation of the constitution of the state. Was a member of years a member of the legislature, and one of the Judges of the County Courts for the county of Rutland-- was a practicing physician on the town of Pawlet, and was in the battle of Bennington, where he acted as assistant to Dr. Dickinson. He removed to Richmond, Ontario county in February 1795, of course was among the earliest settlers in this part of the state, and one of the pioneers of this then western wilderness, and suffered the hardships and privations incident to the settlement of a new country. For many years after his removal to this state he was in different capacities employed in public business, and took a deep interest and an active part in political concerns. He possessed a good constitution and although for some ten or fifteen years the infirmaries of age have been increasing upon him, he continued to manage his business, and his habits of activity and industry continued until his death. The disease of which he died, which is supposed to have been some affliction of the heart, and was first perceived during the last winter, was such as put to confine him to the house more than a few days, to he was able with a little assistance, to walk about, the day previous to his decease. The relation which he sustained (that of Father) to the Editor of this paper precludes his speaking of the usefulness as a citizen, and his kindness and benevolence as a friend and neighbor; An extensive circle of acquaintances and numerous relations and friends can, on this point, bear testimony. |
May 7, 1831 MARRIED, On the 2d in St. Luke's Church, by the Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Elbert W. Scrantom, to Miss Elizabeth Child, daughter of Thomas Child, late of Middletown, CT. On the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mrs. Edwin Thomson, to Sophia E. Hall, all of this village. |
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May 10, 1831 MARRIED, Yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. Clarendon Morse, of the firm of C. & M. Morse to Miss Dorothy Day, niece to Dr. E. Day of this village. In this village, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Edwin Thompson, Esq. of Riga, to Miss Sophia E. Hall, of the this place. In the city of Hudson, on the 14th ult. Mr. A. H. McKinstry, of this village, to Miss Angeline Peese of the former place. |
May 12, 1831 MARRIED. In Ogden on Thursday the 5th inst. by Rev. A. Sedgwick, Mr. A. B. Gunn of East Bloomfield to Miss W. C. Whittlesey daughter of A. Whittlesey Esq. |
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May 17, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In this village, on Wednesday the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penny, Mr. Edwin Thompson to Miss Sophia E. Hall, of the former place. MARRIED--In Pittsford, on the evening of the 20th ult. by the Rev. James T. Murray, Mr. George W. Reed to Miss Patty M. Calhoon both of same place. In Pittsford, on the 22d ult. by the Rev. John Baker, Mr. Roswel S. Skinner to Miss Mary Cephas, late widow of Mr. Content Cephas. In this village, by the Rev. Mr. Penny, Mr. Clarendon Morse, of the firm of C. & M. Morse to Miss Dorothy Day. In Hudson, Mr. A. H. McKinstry, of this village, to Miss Angeline Peese of the former place. THE KNELL. DIED--In this village, on Thursday last of consumption, Mr. Walter Butler, aged 45 years. Killed instantly, in the town of Henrietta, on the 25th inst. by the falling of a stick of timber, at the raising of a building, Mr. Benjamin Phillips, anamiable, respected and much lamented individual. |
May 17, 1831 MARRIED, On the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney Rev. George Durnan, of Berlin, Connecticut, to Miss ---- Norton, of this village. On the 15th inst. by Wm. S. Bishop. Esq. Mr. Calvin Fulton to Miss Edith Bradford, all of Rochester. In this village, on monday the 16th inst. Mr. Thomas Lennon, of Palmyra, to Miss Ellen McGuire, daughter of Mr. John McGuire, of Greece. In Buffalo, on Wednesday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Shelton, Mr. David Richardson, of Rochester, to Miss Emeline E. Carter, of Buffalo. DIED, This morning, at his residence in this village, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester, the founder of this place, at an advanced age. On the 16th inst. of the dropsy on the brain, Mary, daughter of Morris F. Whitney, aged 11. In this village, on the 12th inst. Francis, son of W. A. Rabbeson, aged about 1 year. In Aurora, Erie co. Caroline, wife of Dr. E. Wallace. In Clarence, Daniel Lewis, aged 50. In Pembroke, Ruth, wife of J. Goodwill, aged 38. In Salina, Fisher Curtis, Esq. 49. At Bristol, Mary, wife of Aaron Norton, aged 82. At Canandaigua, Jane, wife of R. Pomeroy, Esq. and daughter of hon. M. Atwater, aged 32. LOST BOY. A boy by the name of Edward Morse, aged about 14, was landed at the mouth of the river, Thursday of this week, having with him a bay mare. He is supposed to be somewhere in this vicinity, in pursuit of the subscriber, and is informed that he may be found by inquiring of A. Sampson, Esq. HIRAM ROCKWELL. |
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May 19, 1831 MARRIED. In Coneseus, on the 5th inst. by Rev. Isaac Crabb. Mr. Peter Titsworth of Groveland to Miss Elizabeth C. Johnson of the former place. DIED. On the 17th inst. Col. Nathaniel Rochester in the 80th year of his age, He was the founder and Patriarch of this village and to his liberality and public spirit, truth of his prosperity is attributable. In few men were (illegible) so strikingly, urbanity of manners and dignity of deportment. He was a worthy member of the Episcopal Church. and was sustained in his protracted and distressing (illegible) the consolation of the gospel. |
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May 24, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In Brockport, on the 19th inst. by Elijah Hughitt, esq. of Greece, Mr. Moses B. Gage, M. D. to Miss Ann Maria Davis, both of Churchville, N. Y. President and Trustees of the Village, Sheriff and Clerk of the County. Judges of Courts and Members of the Bar, Officers and Members of the Atheneum. Officers of the Bank of Rochester, Officers and Members of the Franklin Institute, Officers of the Monroe County Bible Society, Officers of the Rochester Tract Society, Officers of the Sunday School, Citizens. From the Daily Advertiser DEATH OF COL. ROCHESTER. When the decease of this respected individual was announced to us, we felt desirous of furnishing some particulars of his eventful life. A friend, who has had opportunities of gaining such information, has obligingly, at our request, communicated the following. The name of the venerable Col. Nathaniel Rochester, belongs now to the honoured dead. At half past three on Tuesday morning, the Patriarch of fourscore years, to whom this villages owes its appellation, and a large debt of gratitude and honour, closed his long struggle with a torturing disease. -- For many weeks we have listened with anxious interest to the tidings from his sick chamber,--which left us nothing to hope, but a gentle summons to that "better land," to which he was submissively but earnestly awaiting permission to depart. The severe attacks of a chronic disease, had been suspended for the last two months by a cutaneous affection, of a type as anomalous as it was distressing. Our heart has ached at the tale of his "days of weariness," and we felt that there was "the clods of the valley would be sweet" to the disfigured and festered body. Our ear has listened to the touching expression of his humble faith--and we knew that there was "joy in the Lord" for the patient and trusting spirit! - For some hours before his decease, pain and consciousness were both suspended by a lethargic sleep, during which he ceased to breathe,--so gradually, as to render the moment of his departure almost unknown to the large family assembled round his couch. His remains will be committed to the ground on Thursday morning, after the performance of the funeral obsequies in St. Lake's Church--the Vestry of which, it will be seen below, in common with many other of our public bodies have given utterance to their feelings of respect for the departed, and sympathy with the bereaved. The family of Col. Rochester, of English descent, had for three generations been resident in Virginia. In Westmoreland county, of that state, on the the 21st of February, 1852, he was born. He survived to find himself the last of the household of his childhood;--one brother and three sisters having joined his departed parents before him. The opportunities for a liberal education were, at that time extremely limited. -- The varied and accurate information for which the Colonel was distinguished in private intercourse, as well as in the public trusts he so honorably filled--was the fruit of the application of a vigorous and clear mind, in the intervals of leisure afforded by a life of no ordinary activity and vicissitude. At the age of twenty he commenced his mercantile career, in company with Col. John Hamilton, who afterwards held the Consulate for the British Government, in the middle States. The struggle of the Colonies with "Father land," was now at hand, and his military title of Lieut Colonel, was the well earned badge of those stern days--nobly borne among the officers of the distinguished staff, which guided the separations of the North Carolina Militia, in that eventful period. By these political changes, his commercial plans were broken up, and he threw himself, at once actively into the service of his country. At the age of 28, he was called to the responsible and hazardous station of the "Committee of Safety," for Orange county. It was the business of this Committee to promote the revolutionary spirit among the people of Boston, the harbor of which was blocked up by a British fleet, and to prevent the sale and consumption of East India Teas. In August of the same year, (1775) Col. Rochester's legislative career commenced, as a member of the Provincial Convention of North Carolina. Many vigorous acts were passed by them for the embodying the Continental Troops, organising the Minute-men, and Militia system, and other measures of defence. From this Convention his first commission as Major of the Militia emanated; and the rapid progress of hostilities did not leave the young soldier long without an opportunity of signalizing himself. The immediate call upon his services, resulted from the secret mission of the British General, Alex. McDonald, to the Highland Scotch in Cumberland County--refugees from their native land, for adherence to the disastrous fortunes of the Pretender. The schemes of this officer were executed so carefully that before his intentions were known, one thousand men had been raised and marching to Wilmington. When intelligence of this reached Hillsborough, Colonel Thackston immediately went in pursuit to Fayetteville, (then called Cross Creek.) The enemy had left before they arrived,--when Major Rochester was despatched by his commanding officer, to overtake them by forced marches, before Gen. McDonald should gain the transports, waiting at the mouth of Cape Fear River, to convey them to New-York. At daybreak, after a march of twenty miles, the General and five hundred of his Scotch recruits, were met on the retreat, having been turned at Moore's Creek bridge by Col. Caswell, afterwards the first Governor of the state. Major Rochester captured the whole--but from scarcity of provisions was compelled to release all but about fifty officers--binding the discharged not to serve during the war against the colonies. -- On his return to head quarters, he found that Col. Alex. Martin, of the Salisbury minute-men, had arrived with 2000 men, and to him the credit o( the capture is by mistake ascribed, by Chief-Justice Marshal, in his Life of Washington. In 1776 Major Rochester was again a member of the Convention at Halifax, and by that body was promoted to the rank and pay of a Colonel, for the, North Carolina, Line, and appointed Commissary General of Military stores and clothing. That Convention organized the state government, by the appointment of a Governor, and other officers, and ordered an election members a State Legislature. In the exercise of his office as Commissary, Colonel Rochester was exposed to severe fatigue and being compelled to travel with great rapidity between all the sea-port towns in Carolina and Virginia--until his health gave way under the pressure of duty--and by the advice of his medical friends he reluctantly submitted to to resignation of his office. His extrication from, immediate military duty, was hailed by his townsmen at Hillsborough, with a claim upon him for renewed legislative exertions, and before he reached home his election was secured as member of Assembly. In this body, the Hon. Nathaniel Macon was contemporary, who for thirty successive years has held a seat in the highest legislative assembly of our country. After the war, and the resignation of the office of Clerk of the Court. (which had in the mean time been given to him.) Col. Rochester embarked again in mercantile pursuits, first at Philadelphia, but eventually at Hagerstown, Maryland. At this place, for many years, he enjoyed the situation of Post-Master, until his nomination as one of the Judges of Washington county, obliged him to resign it, in favor of his nephew, in 1797. The strong integrity, which was so decided a feature of this venerable man's character, displayed itself here; and, from conscientious scruples, growing out of his ignorance of the law, he abandoned the bench. The office of Sheriff engaged him for the next three years, after which the Presidency of the Hagerstown Bank, secured his experience for that institution, until the period of his removal to this state. His first purchase had been made in 1800, in connection with three other gentlemen; one of whom survives--the respected resident on a part of the tract in Livingston county. In 1802, the site of our flourishing and enterprising village, called "the hundred acre lot" was purchased by the same company, at the rate of seventeen dollars and fifty cents per acre;--and to this place, which had received his name, after an intermediate residence of eight years in Steuben and Ontario counties, Col. R. removed; and which will be, to late posterities, a proud mausoleum for his honored memory. His disinterestedness in promoting the prosperity of the the village, is beyond praise; self was completely subordinated to it; and, on his individual interest seemed required by the public advantage, the call was most cheerfully and uniformly met. Had the title to these lots been retained, and leases only granted, as at Hallowell, and other places in our country, a rich legacy, indeed, would have descended to his heirs. But a richer legacy has descended to his offspring--a name "without spot, stain, or reproach." a spontaneous expression through the community, of honor to their venerated sire;--a respect for his high-minded integrity, before which, political asperity has vanished as the morning mist. As a public man. Col. R's labors were not terminated by his removal to this western world. The Utica Branch Bank in 1816, claimed his services. He was summoned to act as Presidential Elector in 1817; and in '21 secured at Albany the passage of the law setting off the present county of Monroe. The same capital found him in 1822 as a legislator in her hall. Oppressed by age and increased infirmities, much against his own inclination, he held for a few months the Presidency of the Bank of Rochester. Its successful organization permitted him to gratify himself by retiring, and he drew hack altogether from active life, to spend his few remaining years in the quiet of is own family. -- From that hallowed retreat his eye began to look more steadily from the passing things of earth, to the changeless future; and year by year as he approached the confines of the present destinies, his soul was enlarged to know and cherish and love the revealings of the future. The House of God, while strength remained. received him a constant worshipper. At the alter, he knelt a humble recipient of its holy symbols. In the closet. he bent the knee in secret communion with the Father of Spirits. And when the end came, suffering, protracted and severe, beyond the ordinary lot of care-worn fourscore, served only to bring out before the eye of child and friend, a humility of repentance, a submissive of faith, a triumph over the fear of death, before which they bent in revenant admiration, and now look back upon with high and consoling hope. The good old man has gone from among us! -- Long will the surviving cherish the remembrance of the venerable form and silvered locks, and easy dignity of the Patriarch. Long may we cherish the example of his simplicity, integrity, disinterestedness, and faith. Filial affection may build for him the marble tomb, public gratitude may grave the recorded eulogy; but they are not needed. He has erected his own monument, splendid and enduring, it is sculptured by his own hand; and we have only to reply to him who asks us in what shrine it is set up in the simple and majestic epitaph of England's proudest Temple-- |
May 24, 1831 DEATH OF COL. ROCHESTER. When the decease of this respected individual was announced to us, we felt desirous of furnishing some particulars of his eventful life. A friend, who has had opportunities of gaining such information, has obligingly, at our request, communicated the following. The name of the venerable Col. Nathaniel Rochester, belongs now to the honoured dead. At half past three on Tuesday morning, the Patriarch of fourscore years, to whom this villages owes its appellation, and a large debt of gratitude and honour, closed his long struggle with a torturing disease. -- For many weeks we have listened with anxious interest to the tidings from his sick chamber,--which left us nothing to hope, but a gentle summons to that "better land," to which he was submissively but earnestly awaiting permission to depart. The severe attacks of a chronic disease, had been suspended for the last two months by a cutaneous affection, of a type as anomalous as it was distressing. Our heart has ached at the tale of his "days of weariness," and we felt that there was "the clods of the valley would be sweet" to the disfigured and festered body. Our ear has listened to the touching expression of his humble faith--and we knew that there was "joy in the Lord" for the patient and trusting spirit! - For some hours before his decease, pain and consciousness were both suspended by a lethargic sleep, during which he ceased to breathe,--so gradually, as to render the moment of his departure almost unknown to the large family assembled round his couch. His remains will be committed to the ground on Thursday morning, after the performance of the funeral obsequies in St. Lake's Church--the Vestry of which, it will be seen below, in common with many other of our public bodies have given utterance to their feelings of respect for the departed, and sympathy with the bereaved. The family of Col. Rochester, of English descent, had for three generations been resident in Virginia. In Westmoreland county, of that state, on the the 21st of February, 1852, he was born. He survived to find himself the last of the household of his childhood;--one brother and three sisters having joined his departed parents before him. The opportunities for a liberal education were, at that time extremely limited. -- The varied and accurate information for which the Colonel was distinguished in private intercourse, as well as in the public trusts he so honorably filled--was the fruit of the application of a vigorous and clear mind, in the intervals of leisure afforded by a life of no ordinary activity and vicissitude. At the age of twenty he commenced his mercantile career, in company with Col. John Hamilton, who afterwards held the Consulate for the British Government, in the middle States. The struggle of the Colonies with "Father land," was now at hand, and his military title of Lieut Colonel, was the well earned badge of those stern days--nobly borne among the officers of the distinguished staff, which guided the separations of the North Carolina Militia, in that eventful period. By these political changes, his commercial plans were broken up, and he threw himself, at once actively into the service of his country. At the age of 28, he was called to the responsible and hazardous station of the "Committee of Safety," for Orange county. It was the business of this Committee to promote the revolutionary spirit among the people of Boston, the harbor of which was blocked up by a British fleet, and to prevent the sale and consumption of East India Teas. In August of the same year, (1775) Col. Rochester's legislative career commenced, as a member of the Provincial Convention of North Carolina. Many vigorous acts were passed by them for the embodying the Continental Troops, organising the Minute-men, and Militia system, and other measures of defence. From this Convention his first commission as Major of the Militia emanated; and the rapid progress of hostilities did not leave the young soldier long without an opportunity of signalizing himself. The immediate call upon his services, resulted from the secret mission of the British General, Alex. McDonald, to the Highland Scotch in Cumberland County--refugees from their native land, for adherence to the disastrous fortunes of the Pretender. The schemes of this officer were executed so carefully that before his intentions were known, one thousand men had been raised and marching to Wilmington. When intelligence of this reached Hillsborough, Colonel Thackston immediately went in pursuit to Fayetteville, (then called Cross Creek.) The enemy had left before they arrived,--when Major Rochester was despatched by his commanding officer, to overtake them by forced marches, before Gen. McDonald should gain the transports, waiting at the mouth of Cape Fear River, to convey them to New-York. At daybreak, after a march of twenty miles, the General and five hundred of his Scotch recruits, were met on the retreat, having been turned at Moore's Creek bridge by Col. Caswell, afterwards the first Governor of the state. Major Rochester captured the whole--but from scarcity of provisions was compelled to release all but about fifty officers--binding the discharged not to serve during the war against the colonies. -- On his return to head quarters, he found that Col. Alex. Martin, of the Salisbury minute-men, had arrived with 2000 men, and to him the credit o( the capture is by mistake ascribed, by Chief-Justice Marshal, in his Life of Washington. In 1776 Major Rochester was again a member of the Convention at Halifax, and by that body was promoted to the rank and pay of a Colonel, for the, North Carolina, Line, and appointed Commissary General of Military stores and clothing. That Convention organized the state government, by the appointment of a Governor, and other officers, and ordered an election members a State Legislature. In the exercise of his office as Commissary, Colonel Rochester was exposed to severe fatigue and being compelled to travel with great rapidity between all the sea-port towns in Carolina and Virginia--until his health gave way under the pressure of duty--and by the advice of his medical friends he reluctantly submitted to to resignation of his office. His extrication from, immediate military duty, was hailed by his townsmen at Hillsborough, with a claim upon him for renewed legislative exertions, and before he reached home his election was secured as member of Assembly. In this body, the Hon. Nathaniel Macon was contemporary, who for thirty successive years has held a seat in the highest legislative assembly of our country. After the war, and the resignation of the office of Clerk of the Court. (which had in the mean time been given to him.) Col. Rochester embarked again in mercantile pursuits, first at Philadelphia, but eventually at Hagerstown, Maryland. At this place, for many years, he enjoyed the situation of Post-Master, until his nomination as one of the Judges of Washington county, obliged him to resign it, in favor of his nephew, in 1797. The strong integrity, which was so decided a feature of this venerable man's character, displayed itself here; and, from conscientious scruples, growing out of his ignorance of the law, he abandoned the bench. The office of Sheriff engaged him for the next three years, after which the Presidency of the Hagerstown Bank, secured his experience for that institution, until the period of his removal to this state. His first purchase had been made in 1800, in connection with three other gentlemen; one of whom survives--the respected resident on a part of the tract in Livingston county. In 1802, the site of our flourishing and enterprising village, called "the hundred acre lot" was purchased by the same company, at the rate of seventeen dollars and fifty cents per acre;--and to this place, which had received his name, after an intermediate residence of eight years in Steuben and Ontario counties, Col. R. removed; and which will be, to late posterities, a proud mausoleum for his honored memory. His disinterestedness in promoting the prosperity of the the village, is beyond praise; self was completely subordinated to it; and, on his individual interest seemed required by the public advantage, the call was most cheerfully and uniformly met. Had the title to these lots been retained, and leases only granted, as at Hallowell, and other places in our country, a rich legacy, indeed, would have descended to his heirs. But a richer legacy has descended to his offspring--a name "without spot, stain, or reproach." a spontaneous expression through the community, of honor to their venerated sire;--a respect for his high-minded integrity, before which, political asperity has vanished as the morning mist. As a public man. Col. R's labors were not terminated by his removal to this western world. The Utica Branch Bank in 1816, claimed his services. He was summoned to act as Presidential Elector in 1817; and in '21 secured at Albany the passage of the law setting off the present county of Monroe. The same capital found him in 1822 as a legislator in her hall. Oppressed by age and increased infirmities, much against his own inclination, he held for a few months the Presidency of the Bank of Rochester. Its successful organization permitted him to gratify himself by retiring, and he drew hack altogether from active life, to spend his few remaining years in the quiet of is own family. -- From that hallowed retreat his eye began to look more steadily from the passing things of earth, to the changeless future; and year by year as he approached the confines of the present destinies, his soul was enlarged to know and cherish and love the revealings of the future. The House of God, while strength remained. received him a constant worshipper. At the alter, he knelt a humble recipient of its holy symbols. In the closet. he bent the knee in secret communion with the Father of Spirits. And when the end came, suffering, protracted and severe, beyond the ordinary lot of care-worn fourscore, served only to bring out before the eye of child and friend, a humility of repentance, a submissive of faith, a triumph over the fear of death, before which they bent in revenant admiration, and now look back upon with high and consoling hope. The good old man has gone from among us! -- Long will the surviving cherish the remembrance of the venerable form and silvered locks, and easy dignity of the Patriarch. Long may we cherish the example of his simplicity, integrity, disinterestedness, and faith. Filial affection may build for him the marble tomb, public gratitude may grave the recorded eulogy; but they are not needed. He has erected his own monument, splendid and enduring, it is sculptured by his own hand; and we have only to reply to him who asks us in what shrine it is set up in the simple and majestic epitaph of England's proudest Temple-- St quæris monumentum--circumspice. THE FUNERAL. At a meeting of the citizens of the village of Rochester, held at the Atheneum, May 18th, to make arrangements for attending the funeral obsequies of Col. Nathaniel Rocheester, deceased, N. Rossiter, Esq. President of the village, was called to the Chair, and Simeon Ford, Esq. appointed Secretary. I was resolved that Nathaniel Rossiter , Silas O. Smith, Levi A. Ward, William Pitkin, Jacob Gould, Frederick Whittlesey, and Samuel G. Andrews be appointed a General Committee of Arrangements. The Committee of Arrangements have adopted the following order of procession, viz-- Military The funeral will take place this day, May 19th, at St. Luke's Church, at 10 o'clock A. M. A line will be formed from St. Luke's church through Fitzhugh and Spring streets to the dwelling house of the ceased. The military will form in two lines--from the south door up Fitzhugh street. The citizens will form in like manner upon the military, and the other bodies having a place assigned to them in the procession, will form upon the citizens in the reverse order from the above mentioned. They are requested to appear and form half past nine, A. M. The military will be under the direction of Colonel Newton. The corpse will be taken from the house, and with the mourners will pas pass through the lines thus formed, and the different societies will fall in as the procession passes, and proceed to the church, which will be entered by the south door. The funeral services will be performed in the church; and after they are closed the procession will be formed in this order above mentioned, and proceed to the grave, It will return from the grave in like order. -- The bell of St. Luke's Church will toll as the corpse is taken from the house to the church, and the bells of all churches will will toll as the procession moves from the church to the grave. The doors church will be locked until the procession reaches it; but ladies can have admission previously through the north door, and are requested to occupy the north part of the church. The south gallery is assigned for the occupation of the military. The Rochester Band will accompany the movement of the procession. LEVI A. WARD, Sec'y. |
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May 24, 1831 The gentleman who so obligingly furnished us with the obituary notice of Col. Rochester, has supplied the following: Note to the "Obituary of Col. Rochester." In sketching, at a short notice the obituary, the writer did not perceive that the date removal of the late Co. R. to this village was not specified. This took place in the year 1818, and from 1819 to that period he resided in the counties named. It may also be remarked that but two gentlemen were concerned with Col. R. in the purchase of the tract, on which the village now stands--Major Carroll and Col. Fitz-Hugh; Col. Hilton visited the Genesee Country, in company with the party, in September, 1800, but was not one of the purchasers In connection with the surrendry of the Scotch Recruits, under McDonald, an interesting fact may be noted, That they were armed with the dirks worn by their fathers in some of the bloody fields where the pretender struggled for his hereditary diadem. When borne under the Chevalier at Preston Pans, Falkirk and Culloden they were family relics of some antiquity, and were brought across the Atlantic, when the blighted hopes of this chieftain drove the Highlanders into exile. By a strange chance they were thus preserved to be wrested from them while engaged in supporting the interests of the very Family, against the supposed unsurpastion of which their fathers had struggled so desperately. Much sorrow was manifested by these men in putting into the bands of their conquerors, the weapons which their sires had held for so many generations. MARRIED, In this village, by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. Morris Sprague, of Murray, to Miss Polly Dorrance, of this place. At Brockport, on the 19th inst. by E. Hughhitt, Esq. of Greece, Moses B. Gage, M. D., to Miss Ann Maria Davis, both of Churchville, N. Y. At Ogden, on the 15th inst. by Elder Samuel Gilman, Mr. S. C. Church, to Miss Betsey Hill. In Greece, by the Revd. Mr. Adgate, Mr. Samuel Jennings, to Miss Hannah Church. On the 19th inst. by the Rev. Elder Roberts, Mr. Asahel Blakesley, of Penfield, to Miss Louisa Tisdale, of Rochester. DIED. In this village, on the 18th inst. Frederick, youngest son of Nathaniel Bingham, aged 1 y. 10 mo. |
May 26, 1831 MARRIED. In this village, on the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Mr. Morris Sprague, of Murray to Miss Polly Dorrance, of the former place. DIED. In Brighton, on Monday morning last, Deacon Timothy Fisher, after a long and extremely painful sickness, aged 40. He lived and died as a christian ought to live and died.
In this village on Sunday last, Franklin E. Grover, son of Mr. E. H. Grover, aged 2 years and seven months. |
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May 31, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--In Livonia, on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Daniel House, Mr. Timothy S. Hound, to Miss Sophia Fox, both of the same place. In this village, on Monday 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Penny, Mr. Morris Sprague, of Murry to Miss Polly Dorrance, of the former place. THE KNELL. DIED--In Pitsford, on the 26th ult. Mr. David N. Armour, aged 25 years |
May 31, 1831 MARRIED, At Hampton, near Geneseo, Livingston county, N Y on the 25th inst. by Rev. Mr. Croes, Mr. Jno. T. Talman, cashier of the Bank of Monroe, Rochester to Miss Mary E., daughter of Col. Wm. Fitz-Hugh. DROWNED, On Thursday by Falling into the Mill Race near E. T. Smith's Cotton Factory, a son of Mr. Truman Jackson, aged about five years. |
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May 31, 1831 DEATH OF NATHANIEL ROCHESTER The Patriarch, and founder of our village is no more! He sleeps all cold and motionless in the tomb! This is only another note added to the general lamentation. Of the long train of public offices which the deceased held in the course of his eventful life--of the numerous public acts which he performed--of the glorious achievements he helped our nation to sustain, we do not intend to speak--but we will speak of him as a citizen and a gentleman. A benevolent and feeling man, he was constant in administering to the wants of the poor and distressed, in aiding in drying the tears of the widow and fatherless, and in binding up the broken heart. All this was performed in the most unostentatious manner, with reference to the deed itself, and not to that encomium which might follow the house-top performance of charities. He sought his reward in no empty clamor of the world, but he reaped it in the deep feelings of his duty as a steward of his divine master. As a gentleman and a citizen, he was always found to meet his friends, in whatever situation they were placed, with a welcome and a smile. His hand was the hand of friendship--his heart was a heart of love; and his even tenor threw such a brightness about his path, that none could know, and not wish to imitate them. But he is gone! To attempt to pronounce a eulogy upon his character would be superfluous, since every heart that knew him has already done so. Long will his name be remembered and revered. The present citizens of the place which bears his name will recollect with deep feelings of regret and sorrow when he DIED--and posterity will be taught how he LIVED. Col. R. was buried on Thursday the 19th inst,--Funeral services were attended at St. Luke's Church, and his remains were attended to the silent tomb under the escort of all the military of the place, the clergy, the officers of the Corporation and of the principal institutions of the place, the Band, and a very large concourse of mourners and citizens. "Peace to his ashes." |
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June 2, 1831 MARRIED. On Tuesday morning, by the Rev. Joseph Penney, Charles L. Clark, Esq. of Albion, to Miss Mehetable E. daughter of Levi Ward, Jun. Esq. of this place. |
June 7, 1831 THE KNOT. MARRIED--On Tuesday morning, 31st ult. by the Rev. J. Penney, Charles L. Clarke, Esq. of Albion, to Miss Mehetable E., daughter of Levi Ward, Jr. Esq. of this place. In Pittsford, on the 29th April last, by Elder Miner, Mr. George C. Reed, of Henrietta, to Miss Harriet E. Calhoun, of the former place. |
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June 7, 1831 MARRIED, On Tuesday morning, by the Rev. Joseph Penney, Charles L. Clarke, Esq. of Albion, to Miss Mehetbel E., daughter of Levi Ward, Jun. Esq. of this place. At Brighton, by W. B. Alexander, Esq. Mr. William Green, to Miss Frances Williams Moore, daughter of Gen. Wm. Moore. At Friend's Meeting-house in Rochester, on the 2d inst. Joseph Greene, of this village, to Rosanna Bunker, daughter of Labam Bunker, of the same place. In St. Stephen's Church, New York, on the 29th inst. by the Rev. Francis L. Hawks, Mr. Franklin Clark, merchant, of Penfield, to Miss Jane A. Pellows, formerly of Lenox, Mass. |
June 9, 1831 MARRIED. In this village, yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Hon. Addison Gardiner, Judge of the 8th Circuit, to Miss Mary S. Selkrig. In Sheldon, Genesee co. on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Wm. Shelton, the Rev. Richard Salmon, to Miss Delia A. Smith. At Williamsburgh, near Geneseo, on the evening of 25th ult. by Rev. Mr. Croes, John T. Talman, Esq., Cashier of Monroe Bank, Rochester to Mary E., daughter of Col. Wm. Fitzhugh. |
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June 14, 1831 MARRIED--At Lima, on the 7th inst. by Rev. Mr. Badger, Samuel P. Sterling of West Mendon to Miss Aramenta Leech of the former place. In Brighton, by Wm. B. Alexander, Esq. Wm. Green, to Miss Frances W. Moore, daughter of Gen. Wm. Moore. |
June 14, 1831 MARRIED, In this village, yesterday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Penney, Hon. Addison Gardiner, Judge of the 8th Circuit, to Miss Mary S. Selkrig. At Lima, on the 7th inst. by Rev. Mr. Badger, Samuel P. Sterling of West Mendon to Miss Aramenta Leech of the former place. DIED. In Spingfield, Mass. on the 30th ultimo, George Gordon, aged about 8 months, only child of Mr. Theodore Chapin of this village. At Auburn, Mrs. Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton, wife of the late Gen. Wm. Eaton, aged 65. In New York, on the 5th of May last, Mr. Ansel Harris, formerly of this place. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the sixth day of June instant, John Sutton, an indented apprentice, aged about 12 years. All persons are forbid harboring or trysting him on my account, as I will pay no debts of his contacting, after this date. WHITING SHELDON. Penfield, June 8, 1831. |
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June 16, 1831 MARRIED. In Groveland, on Tuesday on the 7th inst. by Rev. Isaac Crabb, Mr Thadeus C. Moore of Boston, to Miss Sally Jones of Geneseo. In Brighton, by Wm. B. Alexander, Esq. Wm. Green, to Miss Frances W. Moore, daughter of Gen. Wm. Moore. DIED. At West Mendon, Mrs. Hannah Wilcox, aged 68 years.--She lived and died in the hope of the gospel. -- Printers in Schoharie county are requested to notice this. In Phelps, on Sunday the 20th inst. Miss Julia Ann Barber aged 17. |
June 18, 1831 MARRIED, In Elbridge, Onondaga co. on the 13th inst. by the Rev. T. Stow, Mr. Daniel W. Mather, merchant of Jordan, to Miss Caroline M., daughter of C. J. Merriman, Esq. of the former place. In Penfield, on the 9th ult. by Rev. Mr. Buck, Mr. Judson Minor, Miss Eveline Stone, all of Penfield. |
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June 21, 1831 DIED--In the town of Brighton, on the 15th ult. after a lingering illness of six months, Timothy Fisher, aged 45, a Deacon of the Baptist Church of that town; he was an amiable pious and much respected individual, and zealous patriot in the cause of Anti-Masonry. WANTED IMMEDIATELY--As an apprentice to the Looking Glass business, a BOY fourteen or fifteen years of age. None need apply but what can come well recommended. JOHN H. THOMPSON Rochester, June 21st, 1831 |
June 21, 1831 MARRIED, In Zion Church, Palmyra, by Rev. B. H. Hickox, on Manday morning last. Mr. Charles Smyth, Jr. of this village, to Miss Catharine H. youngest daughter of the late Joseph Colt, of Palmyra. DIED, At Porter, Niagara County, on the 13th inst. Mrs. Emeline, wife of Mr. J. S. C. Ransom, aged 22 years. To say that she was amiable and virtuous while living, would seem but cold expressions to be applied to one who so richly merited the warmest eulogies from her numerous friends and mourning relatives. For awhile her mortal body must repose in the silent tomb, but we have the fullest assurance, that at the final judgment, her immortal spirit will join the myriads of happy souls, in the realms of immortal felicity.--Com. |
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June 23, 1831 MARRIED. In Bergen on the 7th inst. by Rev. G. W. Elliot, Mr. Summer Spafford, to Miss Delia Barber, both of that place. |
June 28, 1831
MARRIED--In Chili, the 16th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Pratt, John T. Lacy, to Miss Eunice, daughter of Mr. Henry Shears all of Chili. |
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June 28, 1831 MARRIED, In Buffalo, on Thursday evening, the 16th inst. by S. K. Grosvenor, Esq. Mr. Michael Charlton, of Wheatland, Monroe county, to Miss Mary Maria Bowerman, of Caledonia, Livingston co. |
June 30, 1831 DIED. On Monday morning 20 inst. at West Mendon very suddenly, Mr. John Scrambling. He ate a dinner as usual--went about his business, he came in not long after--and he was unwell and would lie down. In going up chamber it was perceived that his step was unsteady, and some one followed him. He threw himself up in bed and died instantly. |
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Funeral from St. Luke's Church at ten o'clock this morning.