2/5/2875 MARRIED. > At Charlotte, Mich., Jan. 20(?), 1875, by Rev. John F. Taylor, Mr. O. E. PACKARD I(?), formerly of Oneonta, to Miss Eliza H. FOOTE, of Charlotte. > At Ouleout, Jan. 31, 1875, by Rev. T. A. Stevens, Mr. Horace D. SPENCER, of Maryland, to Miss Nancy P. HOUGHTAILING, of Davenport. 2/15/1875 Gilbertsville (from our own correspondent) > On Sunday night, Jan. 30th, George GIBSON (commonly called Bub MOREY), went out of his house for the purpose of looking for birdstock. Nothing was seen of him until the next day when one of the neighbors came over to see him on business. The woman of the house said that George went out last night and she presumed he was in the barn dead. Two other neighbors were sent for and the search commenced. On going to the barn, the door was found open, & just inside lay the body of the missing man, and close by the body lay his revolver. A man was immediately dispatched for Coroner Saunders, of Otego. A jury was summoned, and the verdict rendered as follows: "The deceased came to his death by a pistol shot from the hands of a party or parties unknown." The above verdict astonishes the people generally, for a clearer case of suicide never came before the public. A. 2/19/1875 > Three Boys Frozen to Death in Westville. It is a sad case of death by freezing that we have to chronicle to-day, the harder that it occurred in the county of Otsego, and as a result of absolute cruelty on the part of the parents. In the town of Exeter lives a family [by] the name of O'BRIEN; the husband and wife are lazy and dissipated people. They have seven or eight children whose occupation is manufacturing baskets. Monday of last week, three of the boys, aged about eleven, thirteen and fifteen, were sent out to sell baskets, and started for Westville over a hilly and very desolated route. Although the day was intensely cold and blustering, they struggled along, but Tuesday opened up with the atmosphere several degrees colder, and when only a short distance from Westville, they could walk no farther, and probably died on their feet. When discovered in the afternoon they lay in the road, with baskets tied to their bodies. God only knows how the little fellows struggled for life, nor indeed, whether they were not more content to die than live. The death of three children, under such circumstances is horrible, and while our blood almost chills in thinking of the pain the boys must have endured, it is an easy matter to withhold sympathy from the parents, of whom we know enough when it is said that they allowed their three children to peddle baskets through a desolated country, with the mercury ranging from 25 to 30 degrees below zero, and high winds prevailing. The boys were industrious, naturally bright, and more devoted and faithful than most boys of similar parentage. Many of our townsmen will remember them as they have peddled baskets in Oneonta at different times. > Hannah JOHNSON BINGHAM, died at her home in Oneonta Thursday morning of this week. She was born at Bozark, Connecticut, in 1810, and was consequently 64 years of age. In December 1831, she was married to Mr. Nathan Bingham, then residing at Canajoharie, N.Y., where they remained until about 1882, and then moved to Oneonta. When a young lady the deceased united with the Presbyterian church, but a few years after marriage she accepted the Free Baptist doctrine of Baptism, and became a member of that church. Her life was pleasant and peaceful, and she died like one whose death is simply a delightful passage into the Kingdom of Heaven. Her Christian husband, 3 daughters and one son, survived the devoted wife and mother. Notice and death under its appropriate heading. > Surrounding Counties. Delhi-Mr.. W. B. CARRINGTON, formerly of Delhi, committed suicide at Cuba, Allegheny county. > Gilbertsville. (From our own Correspondent) It becomes our duty to chronicle another fiery calamity. A few years ago James HASTINGS, of this place, becoming deranged, was sent to the Utica Insane Asylum. After being an inmate of that institution for several months, he was pronounced incurable, and was returned home. Here he was allowed his freedom, being considered harmless, and was spending the winter at his brother's, Mr. Henry Hastings, in a place called "Oregon," about four miles from Gilbertsville. He arose about 4 o'clock, Friday morning, the 22th inst., and having lighted the fires, proceeded, as was supposed, to do the chores at the barn. In the meantime, his brother, who had been awakened, again fell asleep. Some time after he was aroused by the sound of the burning barn. Rushing out in his night clothes, and running to the barn, a sickening sight met his gaze. The building contained fourteen head of cattle and three horses. These had already died of suffocation. Soon the insane man was discovered lying upon his side in a bay. No help could reach him and he also perished in the flames. His blackened remains were afterwards recovered and brought to this place for interment. The tragic end of the unfortunate man has thrown a shadow of gloom over the entire community. VERITAS. MARRIED. > At Cooperstown, Jan. 2d, by Rev. Mr. Wait, Charles E. HOWARD, of Oneonta, to Miss Lucy H. WAY, of Springfield. > At the home of the Bride, Feb. 4th, by Rev. J. E. Flint, J. L. STEERE of Sparta, Wis., to Mrs. Theresa S. EDSON of Milford. > At Milford, Feb. 10th, 1875, by Rev. H. N. VanDeusen, Melvin A. HAND, of Middlefield, and Mary QUACKENBUSH, of Portlandville. DIED. > At Fort Walla Walla, Washington Territory, Jan. 16, 1875, of Typhoid fever, Lieutenant William K.(?) HOAG, of the United States Army. Lieut. Hoag was the nephew and adopted son of Hon. William C. FIELDS, of Laurens. After serving in the Army of the Potomac during the last year of the war, he was appointed to a Cadetship in the Military academy of West Point in 1866 by the Hon. Demas Hubbard Just. M. C., for this District, when he graduated with a highly creditable record in June 1871, receiving therefor his appointment to a Lieutenancy in the regular army. Under the auspices of the New Department, he visited Japan and China, returning thence to his Post on the Pacific Coast, where he served up to the time of his death. No better eulogy of him can be given than that written by his comrade, Lieut. Frank K. Upham, 1st U. S. Cavalry, to Mr. Fields, in which he says: "The death of Lieut. Hoag was unexpected, and cast a gloom over all in the garrison, as the sad news of it will among all in the army who knew him; for no young officer had more friends or was more highly respected than he; and to know that one who was so much loved, has now left us forever is sad indeed; but our loss cannot be what yours and his other relatives must feel, in this the sad hour of your affliction and in which you have the heartfelt sympathy of all." MARRIED. > At Oneonta, Feb. 15, by Rev. H. H. Allen, Mr. Wallace BARRETT, of Jackson, Pa., to Miss Carrie GILLESPIE, of New Milford, Pa. > At the house of the bride in Milford, Feb. 10, by Rev. H. Brotherton, Mr. Hiram SEXTON of Unionville, Ohio, and Miss Henrietta REYNOLDS. DIED. > In Oneonta, Feb. 18th, Hannah JOHNSON, wife of Deacon Nathan BINGHAM, aged 64 years. 2/26/1875 > We are somewhat suspicious that the story of the 3 little boys being frozen to death, near Westville, is all a humbug. Gentleman from Milford acquainted with the family, gave us the information as published last week, and not until after the paper had been printed, was it discovered, that we, in common with everybody else, had been imposed upon . We aim to give nothing but correct information, but occasionally the gossipers get the best of us. > Surrogate Court…week ending February 15th,1875: Feb. 9 - Estate of Abram SITTS, late of Burlington, deceased. Feb. 10 - Petition for guardianship of persons and estates of Frank Leslie and O. EVERY of Milford….issued to Ann Every. Feb. 11 - Estate of David F. JENNINGS, late of Burlington, deceased. Feb. 12 - Estate of Faithful SMITH, late of Pittsfield, deceased. Feb. 13 - Petition for guardianship of person and estate of Arthur SHAW, of Milford..issued to Rufus SANDERSON of Morris. Estate of John ROSEBOOM, late of Cherry Valley, deceased. Estates of John and Myndert ROSEBOOM, late of Cherry Valley, deceased. Feb. 15 - Estate of Alanson BENEDICT, late of Oneonta, deceased. Isaac SHEPHERD, late of Oneonta, deceased. Harrison P. SMITH, late of Worcester, deceased. Nathaniel CRUMB, late of Plainfield, deceased. Geo. W. GIBSON, late of Butternuts, deceased. Geo. COLLIER, late of Butternuts, deceased. Paul PALMER, late of Unadilla, deceased. [incomplete] > Cherry Valley. - Samuel CARVER committed matrimony last week, and was arrested in the performance by Miss Alice HOWE. MARRIED. > At the residence of the bride's father, February --, Mr. E. Weston BURDICK, to Miss Gertie A. AVERY, both of Delhi. > In Delhi, Feb. 10th, David BECKER and Miss Mary BETTS, all of Delhi. > In Delhi, Feb. 9th, Mrs. Charles H. BURGIN, of Meredith, to Miss Ella S. MURRAY, of Delhi. > In Franklin, Feb. 16th, Norman D. YOUNG, of Otsdawa, to Miss Mary E. BOOTH, of Franklin. > In Franklin, Feb. 11, Ira H. McCall to Miss Mary E. McMURRAY, both of Franklin. > In Sidney Plains, Feb. 15th, Mr. J. R. WEBB, of Butternuts, and Miss Jennie GRISWOLD, of Coventry. > In Richfield Springs, Feb. 10th, Matthew FERRELL and Miss Sophia VanDUSEN, all of Frankfort. > In Smyrna, Feb. 18th, Mr. Lavette HOLLEY and Miss Cora FOOTE, all of Smyrna. > In Walton, Feb. 13th, Alfred FRANKLIN and Lula SCHENCK, all of Walton. > In South Gilboa, Mr. Hobart HASTINGS, of Stamford, to Miss Mary LAWRENCE, of South Gilboa. > In Prattsville, Feb. 10th, Mr. F. M. CHRISTIAN and Miss Frona M. BRANDON, all of that place. > In Andes, Feb. 4th, Mr. James E. DICKSON and Miss Emma M. WORDEN, all of Andes. DIED. > In this village, of Consumption, Feb. 20th, 1875 Mrs. Rebecca COLE PRIMMER, mother of Mr. John Primmer, of this village, aged 73 years. -Her remains were taken to Troy for interment in the Nail Factory Cemetery. > In Otego, at the residence of her son-in-law, Feb. 19, 1875, Mrs. Mary KNAPP, aged 61 years. > In Smyrna, on the 14th inst., Mr. Daniel O. MANWARRING, aged 43 years. > In Sherburne, on the 16th inst., Mr. Chauncey HAXTON, aged 80 years and 5(?) months. > At Richfield, Jan. 14th, 1875, Mrs. Hannah HATCH, aged 83 years, 8(?) months and 28 days. > In North Bennington, Vt., Feb. 14th, 1875, Alice M. HOUGHTON. > In East Winfield, Feb. 5th, Mrs. Abbie GORTON, aged 28 years. > In Sidney Centre, Feb. 15, Mrs. Ruth HOYT, aged 99 years. > In Delhi, Feb. 12, Ebenezer F. HUTSON, aged 53/63(?) years. > In Kortright, Feb. 11th, Matthew McLAURY, aged about 86 years. > In Bloomville, Feb. 10th, Abraham COAN, aged about 80 years. > In Windham, Feb. 8th, Dawson KINGSLEY, aged 43 years. > In Laurens, on Friday morning, Feb. 19th of consumption, Howard WHIPPLE, eldest son of David and Abigail S. Whipple, aged 19 years, 5 months, and 20 days. [commentary on his life included] Sandy Goodspeed, Maryland, NY Check out ALL the Marriages/Deaths under "Oneonta Herald" for 1853-1874 & 1878 on Otsego Co. web page www.rootsweb.com/~nyotsego/