March 18, 1869 - Mr. Corydon Bristol and Miss Ellen Howe, both of Gainesville, were married March 3, 1869.

March 25, 1869 - Silvanus Hawley died in Gainesville, March 19, 1869, aged 76 years. Mr. Hawley came to this area in 1817.

August 26, 1869 - Edward P. Hunt died in Gainesville, August 17, 1869, aged 29 years. The deceased enlisted in Co. A., 130th Regular, afterwards known as "The Dragoons." At the battle of Newtown, he was seriously wounded by a shot in the lungs. The ball was never removed and he died from the effects. He leaves a widowed mother and a sister to mourn his loss. (Gainesville Pioneer Cemetery)

September 16, 1869 - Mr. Morrisette M. Hawley and Miss Sarah A. Alien, both of Gainesville, were married in Warsaw, September 9, 1869.

October 14, 1869 - Mr. Theron Carson of Rouseville, PA and Miss Carrie Hastings of Gainesville, were married in Gainesville, September 29, 1869.

October 28, 1869 - Mr. Abram Fuller of Waukegan, Illinois, and Mrs. Julia M. Fuller of Gainesville were married October 21, 1869, at the residence of Mr. A.H. Brainard in Warsaw.

November 11, 1869 - Mr. Merritt Shepard of Albion, Michigan and Miss Libbie Van Slyke of Pike, were married at Pike, November 2, 1869.

November 18, 1869 - Jacob Gillett died in Gainesville on November 4, 1869. Mr. Gillett came to this country in 1811.

December 23, 1869 - James M. Wiseman died in Gainesville on December 20, 1869, aged 51 years, 8 months and 4 days.

January 20, 1870 - Fred W. Hollister of Saginaw, Michigan and Miss Elizabeth Madison of East Gainesville, were married June 11, 1870.

January 27, 1870 - Mr. H.H. Brainard and Miss Mary Hawley, of Gainesville, were married in Perry, January 20, 1870.

March 24, 1870 - Mr. Joseph Eddy of Eagle and Miss Mary Howe of Gainesville, were married at the residence of William Agar, March 15, 1870.

April 14, 1870 - Mr. George Crandall and Miss Ada Chilson, both of Gainesville, were married March 6, 1870 at the Farman's Hotel in Castile.

April 14, 1870 - Mrs. Almira P. Hawley died at North Gainesville, April 10, 1870, aged 43 years and 6 months. She was the wife of Sylvanus Hawley.

April 21, 1870 - Thorns Wiseman died in Gainesville April 19, 1870, aged 79 years.

May 5, 1870 - Mr. John Rose of Jersey City and Miss Nettie Youmans of Gainesville were married in Mt. Morris, April 20, 1870.

June 16, 1870 - Mrs. Sally Phillips died in Gainesville, May 1, 1870 of typhoid fever. She was 55 years of age.

September 15, 1870 - Mr. Sylvanus Hawley of Gainesville and Mrs. Mary A. Hawley of Castile, were married in Perry, September 1870.

November 1870 - Mr. Milo Brown and Miss E.J. Shader, both of Hermitage, were married in Gainesville, November 1, 1870.

December 1870 - Miss Eugenia Hurlburt died at Spring Grove, Iowa, December 1, 1870.

January 5, 1871 - Calvin Ely died in Gainesville December 28, 1870, aged 74 years.

January 19, 1871 - Mr. Lewellyn Kimball of Holland, N.Y. and Miss Mary E. Gardner of East Gainesville were married January 11, 1871.

January 24, 1871 - Mr. Orville Dunning and Miss Malinda Smith, both of Gainesville, were married January 18, 1871 in Castile.

January 1871 - Nathan Giles of Gainesville died January 12, 1871, aged 85 years.

March 1871 - Nathan O. Billings of East Springfield, PA and Mrs. Carrie Hill were married in Gainesville, March 14, 1871.

May 1871 - Mrs. Lucinda Norton died at the home of Robert S. Shearman of Gainesville, May 31, 1871, aged 68 years.

September 14, 1871 - Mr. Newbury L. Walker of Eagle and Miss Lucy A. Raymond of Gainesville were married at the residence of Jane Russell in Gainesville, September 6, 1871.

October 19, 1871 - Martha Harrington, wife of Augustus Harrington, died October 11, 1871, aged 39 years.

January 4, 1872 - Merritt D. Wiseman and Miss Rettie Johnson, both of Gainesville, were married at the home of the bride's parents on December 28, 1871.

March 21, 1872 - Maude May Tiffany of Gainesville, died March 9, 1872, aged 20 months.

June 6, 1872 - George M. Pierce died in Gainesville, aged 84 years and 9 months.

June 6, 1872 - Mrs. Theresa S. Wallace, wife of Herbert Wallace and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cheeney Wood of Gainesville, died May 26, 1872 in Stanton, Michigan, aged 24 years.

July 18, 1872 - Mrs. Morgan Warren of Gainesville and Miss Martha Emory, of Bethany, were married at Mr. Farman's Hotel, in Castile, July 4, 1872.

August 8, 1872 - Maria Raymond, wife of Daniel Raymond, died July 7, 1872, aged 58 years.

August 29, 1872 - Mr. Edward T. McNair of Castile and Miss Adelia Quick of Gainesville were married at Gainesville, August 27, 1872.

November 7, 1872 - Isaac Quackenbush died in Pike Sunday night, October 6, 1872, aged 74 years.

November 14, 1872 - Mrs. Mary Brainard of Gainesville died of typhoid fever on October 21, 1872, aged 34 years. She was married to Elisha Brainard.

November 21, 1872 - Mrs. Louisa Hunt died in Gainesville November 9, 1872, aged 70 years. (Gainesville Pioneer Cemetery)

January 1873 - Mr. Luke Granger and Miss Nettie Stone were married at the residence of the bridegroom's sister, January 16, 1873, in Gainesville.

February 1873 - Lydia Giles, wife of Nathan Giles, formerly of Warsaw, died in Gainesville on February 16, 1873.

April 10, 1873 - Mrs. Amelia Ensign died in Gainesville April 5, 1873, age 58.

May 8, 1873 - Gesina Viola Hitchcock died at Mt. Vernon, Illinois April 25, 1873, aged 26 years. She was the daughter of the late Henry Bush and Luanne C. Bush. She leaves a husband and infant daughter, Margaretta to mourn her loss. She was born near East Gainesville, N.Y.

May 22, 1873 - Mr. J. Newcomb of Pike and Miss Mae L. Millen of Eagle were married May 12, 1873 in Gainesville.

May 22, 1873 - Mr. Peter Veley of Gainesville and Miss Elizabeth Griffith were married May 15, 1873 at the residence of the bride, in East Pike.

July 24, 1873 - John McCrae of Lockport and Miss Josephine Fuller of Gainesville were married at the residence of the bride's father, July 10, 1873.

July 24, 1873 - Died in Gainesville - the only remaining son of Moses and Harriet Hartwell, aged seven years.

July 24, 1873 - Died at North Gainesville July 1, 1873 - Marie Campbell, age 62 years.

August 1, 1873 - Mrs. Mary Crandall, wife of Chester Crandall, died in Gainesville July 28, 1873, aged 55 years.

September 18, 1873 - Mr. Jay B. Brown of Eagle and Miss Flora Barrett of Gainesville were married September 7, 1873, in Hermitage.

December 18, 1873 - Merritt Woodruff died December 13, 1873. He came with his parents, John Woodruff and wife from Washington, Conn, the 27th of

November, 1817, along with three sisters. He was 75 years old.

December 1873 - Mrs. Lois Farman died at the residence of her son-in-law, December 1873.

January 15, 1874 - Mr. Homer D. Osgood of Machias, N.Y. and Miss Juliaett Alien of Gainesville were married in Gainesville, December 27, 1873.

January 15, 1874 - Mr. Frederick E. Smith of Warsaw and Miss Florence A. Hardy were married at the residence of the bride in Gainesville, January 1, 1874.

January 15, 1874 - Mr. William G. Wiseman and Miss Rachel Brainard were married in Gainesville, January 7, 1874, at the residence of Mr. F. Brainard. Also married at the same time, were Mr. Edward Stamp and Augusta J. Brainard.
Mr. Frederick R. Smith of Warsaw and Miss Florence Hardy of Gainesville were married at the home of the bride's parents.

January 22, 1874 - Mr. John Worden of Gainesville died January 22, 1874, aged 72 years.

January 27, 1874 - Mrs. Magdalena Van Liew died January 27, 1874 in Gainesville at 88 years of age. She was an early settler, coming to Gainesville in 1814.

February, 1874 - The infant daughter of C.D. and M.A. Eastman of Gainesville, Ida Eastman, died January 21, 1874 in Clarkson, Michigan, at two years of age.

April 2, 1874 - Sarah H,. Evans, wife of Nyram Evans, daughter of Wm. F. Knapp, died in Gainesville March 17, 1974.

March 24, 1874 - Mr. Nathan Beardsley and Miss Carrie Bristol were married at the home of the bride's father in Warsaw, March 19, 1874.

May 28, 1874 - Mr. Langford Baker of Gainesville Creek and Miss Jennette Bovee of Castile, were married May 23, 1874.

July 23, 1874 - Mrs. Mary E. Brown, daughter of Henry and Lavinda Cummings, died July 20, 1874, aged 49 years.

July 23, 1874 - Mrs. Almira Youmans of North Gainesville died July 14, 1874, aged 78 years.

July 23, 1874 - Eber Inglesby died in Gainesville June 24, 1874, aged 74 years. (Gainesville Pioneer Cemetery)

September 1874 - Mrs. Alice Youmans, wife of John Youmans and daughter of Lucius and Jane Jones of Hanover, Chautauqua Co., N.Y., died September 13, 1874.

October 15, 1874 - Gainesville, N.Y. - Mr. Joel Davis, a pioneer of our town was buried here last Wednesday. He was over 90 years old.

October 15, 1874 - Mrs. Elisha Brainard's funeral was last week.

November 1874 - Mr. John Sherwood of Gainesville and Mrs. Mary D. Fuller of Summersett, N.Y. were married November 11, 1874.

November 1874 - Elizabeth A. Knapp, wife of G.D. Knapp, died November 24, 1874, aged 32 years.

December 10, 1874 - Mr. Albert Cadman and Miss Ella M. Upright of Gainesville were married December 8, 1874 in Warsaw, at the home of Geo. Cadman.

December 10, 1874 - Mrs. Mary Van Slyke, the widow of Dr. John J. Van Slyke, has just received $1,000, being the amount of insurance upon his life, from the old reliable company, the Mutual Insurance Company of New York, through agent A.P. Sherill.

January 7, 1875 - Mr. Frank Harrington of Nebraska and Miss Mae Hawley of Gainesville were married January 5, 1875 at the home of the bride's father, David W. Hawley.

January 7, 1875 - Mr. Edgar H. Brainard of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Miss Cornelia C. Lawson of Warren, Illinois were married December 23, 1874. Mr. Brainard was formerly of Gainesville.

January 7, 1875 - Mr. John Mickey and Miss Eve Eldridge were married at the Seminary in Gainesville, December 24, 1874.

January 14, 1875 - Mrs. R.N. Hickey and Miss Emma Brown of Gainesville were married at East Pike, November 17, 1874.

February 11, 1875 - Mrs. Sally Munger died at Amboy, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. She was 85 years old. She was formerly of Gainesville. The deceased was an aunt to Noah Wiseman.

February 25, 1875 - East Gainesville - Last Wednesday, February 17, 1875, Mrs. Altoft celebrated her 90th birthday, at the home of her son, John Altoft. She was born at Riby, Lincolnshire, England, February 17, 1785, where she resided until 1850, then came to Gainesville with eight of her children. Six are still living. She had been the mother often children. She was disappointed at not seeing the daughter and family present, as they live nearby.
February 25, 1875 - Tillie Parker died at Wyoming, February 21, 1875, aged 79 years.

March 25, 1875 - Prof. Dr. Bavid S. Jordan and Miss Susan Bowen of Peru, Mass, were married March 10, 1875. Mr. Jordan of Indianapolis, Indiana was formerly of Gainesville, N.Y. She was a teacher at Mount Holyoke Seminary, in Peru, Massachusetts.

April 1, 1875 - Mr. John Peabody and Miss Emma A. Bush were married March 30, 1875 at the home of the bride's father, Martin V. Bush, in Gainesville.

September 16, 1875 - Minney Curtis died August 26, 1875 in Norwalk, Ohio, at six years of age. She was the daughter of Edward I. and Ellen Curtis, formerly of Gainesville.

November 4, 1875 - Mrs. Polly Hitchcock of Gainesville died October 11, 1875, aged 75 years. She was the wife of E. Hitchcock.

December 2, 1875 - Mr. Albert Nash of Blue Earth City, Minnesota, married Miss Rhoda Gifford of Gainesville. They were married November 25, 1875 at the bride's mother's residence.

December 9, 1875 - Chester Parkins, one of the first settlers in Wyoming County, N.Y., died in Gainesville, December 7, 1875; He was born in Hampton, Washington County, New York. In 1807, he removed to Warsaw with his parents. In 1819, he settled on the east hill on the Parkins’ homestead. He married Asenath Sanford, born in the same town as her husband. She came to Warsaw and resided at her sister's home, to teach school. (Gainesville Pioneer Cemetery)

July 6, 1876 - Adellon W. Heath of Hermitage and Miss Helen M. Peck, daughter of Eli Peck of Gainesville, were married June 29, 1876 at the home of the bride's father.

August 10, 1876 - Mr. Richard Bristol died August 7, 1876 in Gainesville, aged 96 years. Mr. Bristol was one of three brothers, who came to this county while it was still a wilderness and was closely identified with early history. The wife of his youth died some years ago. He married again, when over seventy years of age. He leaves a wife and three sons.

September 16, 1876 - Rufus Jewett died in Gainesville, August 23, 1876, at 86 years of age.

September 16, 1876 - Mrs. Mary Lawrence, wife of John M. Lawrence, died in Gainesville, September 1, 1876, aged 63 years.

September 28, 1876 - Mrs. Sophia H. Butler, wife of Washington Butter, died in Gainesville, September 10, 1876 at 70 years of age.

September 28, 1876 - Milton D. Bolton of Leicester and Miss Martha Beaumont of Gainesville were married September 27, 1876.

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Octobers, 1876- Mrs. Ruth Alien died in Gainesville on September 11, 1876, aged 56 years.

December 1876 - Mr. George E. Gillett of Gainesville and Miss Belle N. Goo of Yorkshire Center were married at the Baptist church in Yorkshire Center, November 25, 1876.

January 11, 1877 - Mrs. William Dickinson died in San Francisco, California, December 15, 1876. Mrs. Dickinson was the daughter of Ichabod T. Murray of Gainesville.

March 22, 1877 - Seymour Wiseman and Angie H. Hatch, both of Gainesville, were married March 14, 1877.

July 1877 - John Youmans died in Gainesville, N.Y. on July 10, 1877, aged 85 years.

July 1877 - Elihu Benson died in Gainesville at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Newton Perkins, on July 11, 1877.

November 15, 1877 - Mr. Burton B. Grover married Alice H. Evans at the bride's home in Greenbay, town of Gainesville, November 4, 1877.

January 17, 1878 - Mr. William Stamp and Miss Ettie Leffingwell were married December 31, 1877 in Gainesville. Both are from Gainesville.

January 1878 - Ebenezer Hitchcock died in Gainesville on January 9, 1878, aged 79 years.

April 1878 - David Kendall of Gainesville died on his 68th birthday, April 24, 1878. Mr. Kendall had been a resident of Pike. He lived in East Gainesville for seven years.

December 5, 1878 - A.H. Lucas of Gainesville died November 27, 1878, aged 74 years. He had been a resident of Gainesville for 50 years.

December 12, 1878 - The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Robert and Phebe A. Cornwell of Gainesville was held at their residence, November 22, 1878.

December 12, 1878 - John Johnson died in Gainesville, September 9, 1878.

December 12, 1878 - Thomas Cone of Gainesville died December 4, 1878, aged 72 years. Mr. Cone came from Columbia County, N.Y. and had lived here 47 years.

December 12, 1878 - Frank R. Blowers and Lillie S. Braden of Gainesville were married December 4, 1878 in Warsaw.

January 1879 - Mrs. Lucinda Brown of Gainesville died January 4, 1879, aged 43 years. She was the wife of Charles F. Brown.

January 23, 1879 - John D. Beaumont and Miss Nellie Brainard of Gainesville were married December 18, 1878.

January 23, 1879 - Judson A. Kemp and Kittie Rhodes of Gainesville were married December 29, 1878.

February 6, 1879 - Mrs. Aseneth Parkins died at the home of her son, Newton S. Perkins, in Gainesville on January 10, 1879, aged 73 years. She was the widow of the late Chester Perkins. She was born in Massachusetts and had lived in Wyoming County for forty years. (Gainesville Pioneer Cemetery)

February 6, 1879 - Mr. Homer Church of Gainesville died December 29, 1878, at the age of 21 years.

April 1879 - Stephen Brainard died in Gainesville April 23, 1879 aged 72 years. He was an early settler in Gainesville.

May 22, 1879 - Mr. Charles Brown of East Gainesville and Maria Anderson were married on May 15, 1879.

July 25, 1879 - The wife of John Altoft, East Gainesville died attending her household duties. (PERRY HERALD)

October 2, 1879 - Minnie Van Liew, the only child of Christopher Van Liew, of East Gainesville, married W.A. Cornwell of Gloversville. He was formerly engaged as a teacher in the advanced department of the school. He now engages in business in Gloversville, N.Y. (PERRY HERALD)

October 1879 - William A. Cornwell of Gainesville and Minnie Van Liew of East Gainesville were married October 23, 1879 at the bride's home. (Date??)

November 1879 - Hastings J. Jenison died November 18, 1879, aged 74 years.

January 8, 1880 - Mr. Thomas Hitchcock and Miss Effe Pratt were married in Gainesville.

March 4, 1880 - Amasa B. Van Cise and Sally S. Evans were married in Gainesville, March 2, 1880.

March 19, 1880 - On Wednesday the 11th of March, the marriage of Chas. Ames to Eva Morris took place at the residence of his parents at East Gainesville, N.Y. (PERRY HERALD)

April 8, 1880 - John M. Carhart died in Gainesville, April 6, 1880, aged 63 years.

April 22, 1880 - Sylvia S. Jenison, wife of Reuben Jenison, died in Gainesville

April 15, 1880, aged 65 years.

June 17, 1880 - Samuel Breaden died at Rock Glen on June 12, 1880, aged 58 years.

July 8, 1880 - William H. Herrington of Gainesville, N.Y. died July 3, 1880, at 44 years of age. The funeral was held at his late residence. Interment in Castile.

July 17, 1880- Nathaniel Brown of Eagle Valley died July 3, 1880. He was 78 years of age. Mr. Brown was one of the first settlers in the town of Freedom, Catt. Co., New York. He settled on a farm near Alton where he lived 45 years, when he sold his farm and moved to Eagle Valley. (Perhaps the Alton above should be Elton-JR)

July 15, 1880 - Mrs. Christopher Post died July 11, 1880 at 86 years of age. Mrs. Post was born July 26, 1796 in New Jersey, married Mr. Post on June 15, 1815, joined the Presbyterian church in 1830, and was a firm believer in Christian religion for 50 years. When the last earth to her approached, she wanted to bide adieu to her husband of 65 years. She took his hand and said "Goodbye Staffe" (Dutch for Christopher.)
In 1816, they moved onto a 100 acre farm in the town of Gainesville.
Mrs. Post's grandfather, on her mother's side was Daniel Prine, a wealthy Frenchman, who left France when Napoleon conscripted for his campaign, settled in New Jersey and lived a great lifestyle. Her maiden name was Van Liew. She was the mother of two sons and eight daughters. The older son, William and wife, took care of the parents. Their son, Daniel, is a stock broker in Buffalo. The son-in-laws are T.W. Tripp, stock dealer and farmer in Castile, J.W. Pratt, stock dealer in East Gainesville, whose wife died some years ago, the only death of the children ; L. Madison, retired farmer, lives at East Gainesville; John Quick, a farmer, died, his widow lives with her father. The widow of B. Reynolds lives in Attica. Mr. Reynolds was a hotel keeper in Attica. A. Bovee is an engineer of the Silver Lake railroad and lives in Perry; M. Jones, a railroad man in Buffalo; H. Cornish, hardware merchant in Manchester, Iowa, seldom so large a family lives so near the parents, and so long, with only one death out of 10 children, and parents who lived 65 years together. They have 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grand¬children, with 9 children, makes 30. Christopher Post (there used to be a "Van" in front of Post) will be 86 years old in November. He can read the daily paper without specs. Mr. Post is truly honest, true type of our early pioneer.

August 1880 - Mrs. Annie Warren, widow of Richard Warren, aged 72 years, died at the residence of her son-in-law, George Symonds.

September 16, 1880 - Christopher Post, one of the pioneers of Gainesville, died September 8, 1880, at the age of 86 years. He was born November 20, 1794 in New Jersey. He came at an early age, to Gainesville, where he has since lived. In 1815 he married Maria Van Liew, whose death was reported a few months ago. Mr. Post was a farmer all his life. Mr. Post was the last survivor of the pioneer period.

October 28, 1880 - Mrs. Sarah Quigley, wife of Ashbel Quigley of Gainesville, died October 17, 1880, aged 69 years. She was born in Massachusetts and came to Gainesville about 50 years ago.

November 11, 1880 - William Stamp, Jr., of Gainesville, died November 2, 1880, of typhoid fever, age 25 years.

December 9, 1880 - N.R. Jennison, aged 34 years, died at his residence in Vienna, Kansas on October 30, 1880. Mr. Jennison went to Kansas from Gainesville. He leaves a wife and 5 children. The remains were interred in the new Onago cemetery and this will be the first grave to mark the future city of the dead.

February 3, 1881 - Susan Holly, formerly of Gainesville, died in Lowmoor, Iowa, on January 30, 1881. She was 78 years old and wife of Solomon Holly.

February 17, 1881 - Floyd Couch and Miss Mattie Bell were married in Gainesville at the residence of Jones Parker.

April 7, 1881 -James Brown, the youngest son of Milton Brown of Gainesville, died March 31, 1881. The funeral was held from the home , April 1, 1881.

April 14, 1881 - Willis Frazer of Gainesville died April 7, 1881 of diphtheria, aged 15 years.

April 21, 1881 - Mr. A.P. Albro died at the residence of DeWitt Bristol. He was 40 years old. Mr. Albro leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss. The remains were taken to Springville, Erie County, N.Y. for burial.

June 23, 1881 - Louise Parker Farman, wife of Hon. E.E. Farman, Consus general of Cairo, Egypt, died in Warsaw, at the residence of Augusta Harrington, June 21, 1881. Her husband was summoned home when she became ill. He arrived before she passed away. She was the daughter of Tillie Parker of Gainesville and was born in that town on June 12, 1832. She was educated in Gainesville, Castile and Lima. In 1855, she was married to Mr. Farman. They took up residence at Warsaw, where they have lived ever since. In 1876, her husband was appointed to his present position.

September 9, 1881 - East Gainesville - Mr. Norman Simons, living about a mile east of here, met with a fatal accident Thursday afternoon. Just before a thunderstorm, he went to drive up his cows. He put a rope on one, to lead her, and it is supposed she hurt him in some way. No one will ever know. When he got home, he became unconscious and he remained that way until Saturday morning, when he died. (PERRY HERALD)

September 29, 1881 - Jerusha Brainard died in Gainesville, September 19, 1881, aged 60 years.

September 29, 1881 - Hattie, infant daughter of Chas. Hawley, died

September 20, 1881, in Gainesville, age 4 months.

October 6, 1881 - Mrs. Lucy Hawley died at Rock Glen, town of Gainesville,

October 2, 1881, aged 48 years. She was the wife of Marvin Hawley.

December 22, 1881 - Mrs. Susan Tiffany died in Gainesville, December 13, 1881, at her son N.R. Tiffany's residence. She was 81 years old and was one of the early residents of the town.

December 29, 1881 - Mr. Valentine Parker died at his residence on the East Hill in Warsaw, last Wednesday. He belonged to the family that first settled Warsaw. Eliphalet Parker came to this town in 1807, only four years after the first settlement and took up a tract of land, on which his descendants have resided ever since. Mr. Parker was 75.

January 12, 1882 - Rufus Jewett died in Gainesville January 9, 1881, aged 60 years.

February 23, 1882 -East Gainesville - The body of Frank Evans, son of Hiram Evans of Gainesville, was brought to the station on Tuesday morning. The body was taken to his father's home on Delhi. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.

March 30, 1882 - Mr. Homer Mead and Miss Alberta E. Higgins were married on March 22, 1882, at the residence of William Cornwell. Both are from Gainesville.

March 30, 1882 - Mr. Marvin E. Hawley and Miss Marcia E. Butler, both of Gainesville, were married March 25, 1882, at the residence of Dexter Butler.

April 20, 1882 - Miss Lillie Northrup, the only daughter of Dr. B.H. and S. Northrup, died March 30, 1882 in Gainesville.

May 25, 1882 - Mrs. C.H. Brown, wife of M.H, Brown, died May 21, 1882, in Philadelphia. Mrs. Brown was an invalid with partial paralysis. She went to Philadelphia to obtain relief. Her remains were brought to Gainesville for burial. She is survived by a husband and five children.

August 10, 1884 - The following deaths occurred in Gainesville from August 1881, to August 1882. (NOTE: SOME OF THESE ARE DUPLICATES - BUT MANY CONTAIN MORE OR OTHER INFO. JR)
William Decker, born in Montgomery Co., N.Y., 1820, died August 7, 1881, aged 61 years.
Emily Inglesby, born in Washington Co., N.Y. in 1805, died August 23, 1881, aged 76 years.
Susan Tiffany, born in Schoharie Co., N.Y. in 1800, died December 13, 1881, aged 81 years.
Wells Brainard, born in Madison Co., N.Y. in 1814, died December 26, 1881, aged 67 years. Jerusha, his wife, born in Washington Co., N.Y. in 1821, died January 16, 1882, 61 years old. (2nd wife)
John K. Harding, born in Washington Co., N.Y. in 1803, died January 16, 1882, aged 80 years.
Betsy Ellenwood, born in Saratoga Co., N.Y. in 1800, died March 31, 1882, aged 82 years.
John B. Ely, born in Connecticut in 1800, died March 31, 1882, aged 82 years. (Gainesville Pioneer Cemetery)
Acha Parker, Born in Washington Co., N.Y. in 1803, died June 5, 1882, aged 79 years.
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August 17, 1882 - Bapsan Stephens died at Gainesville, an old soldier of the War of 1812, on August 2, 1882, age 87 years.

September 1882 - John Clarence Flint and Carrie Bell, the daughter of Mr. George Harrington, were married on August 31, 1882. Both of Gainesville.
September 14, 1882 - Abigail Ely, widow of the late Calvin Ely, died August 28, 1882 in Gainesville, aged 83 years.

December 1882 - Mr. Cyrus N. Cleveland of Warsaw and Miss Alice A. Foote of Gainesville were married December 19, 1882.

February 26, 1883 - Mrs. Ann Noble Buck, died July 22, 1883 in the village of Warsaw, aged 79 years. She was the wife of Edmund Buck and had resided in Warsaw since 1836.

August 1883 - M.B. Spafford died August 2, 1883 in Dixon, Illinois, aged 74. Mr. Spafford was a resident of Gainesville and well known in the county. He had made frequent visits to the old home and to see friends. Hon. Wm. Bristol was his cousin.

August 1883 - Miss Cora Reynolds died August 6, 1883. She was an affectionate daughter, sister and teacher.

August 1883 - Luman Alderman of Adrian, Michigan died at his brother-in-law's home, A. Thorpe, in Gainesville, N.Y. August 17, 1883, age 72 years. He was formerly of Warsaw.

March 8, 1883 - Mrs. Frances Smith Gilbert died in the first part of March, 1883, in Mecosta, Michigan. She was born in the town of Gainesville, Wyo. Co., N.Y., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wells Smith. She married Giles Gilbert (who had some 3 years previously, settled in Stanton, Michigan) and with him, moved to that place. Mrs. Gilbert came to Mecosta in 1881, had resided there ever since. She is survived by a husband and 3 children, respectively twelve years, 2 years and 2 weeks. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wells Smith of Warsaw, also survive. Her funeral was held at Stanton, Michigan. The Detroit and Northwestern Railroad furnished a special car for the occasion. The stores and business places were closed in respect for her. TAKEN FROM THE MECOSTA, MICHIGAN NEWSPAPER.

March 15, 1883 - Elijah Giles died Feb 27, 1883 in Sharon, Wisconsin, aged 90 years. He was a former resident of Gainesville, where he married a sister of Cyrus Jefferson. He had 13 children, 12 of whom are living and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, number 93. He was an uncle to Mrs. Wells Smith of Warsaw and Mrs. Nyrum Tiffany of Gainesville.

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October 4, 1883 - Mrs. P.M. Bristol of Gainesville died Monday, October 1 st, 1883, after a long illness. The funeral was held at the family residence.
November 22, 1883 - Cyrus Jefferson, a resident of Gainesville and Warsaw for 66 years, died November 15, 1883 at Franklinville, Catt. County, New York. Mr. Jefferson was born in Douglass, Mass, on June 8, 1805. He was 79 years old. He was of good New England stock and came with his father to Gainesville in 1817 and stayed there until his removal to Warsaw in 1865. He leaves a wife and two children; Cyrus B. Jefferson of St. Paul, Minnesota and Mrs. James Bristol of Gainesville. (Abbrev.)

January 1884 - Mr. Edwin Buckland of Gainesville was married to Miss E. Sherwood of Warsaw, at the home of William Slocum, December 25, 1883.

January 1884 - Edward E. Perkins married Miss Agness Herrington January 1, 1884, at the bride's home in Gainesville.

January 27, 1884 - Mrs. Rosette Rood was killed at Grand Rapids, Michigan,

January 24, 1884, by falling over the banister at the house where she lived. The "Democrat" says she was carrying drinks to a sick lady in the house. Her daughter, Mrs. Perkins, had just left her, but heard her fall, and she was found to have a broken neck and expired almost instantly. Mrs. Rood was the daughter of the late Nehemiah Brown of Gainesville and before going west, was a resident of this town.

February 21, 1884 - Despite the stormy weather that prevailed Thursday,
February 14, 1884, a large number of people assembled at M.E. church in East Gainesville, for the purpose of last tribute and respect to the body of Mrs. C. Van Liew.

March 27, 1844 - Belle Peck died in Gainesville, March 23, 1884, daughter of Eli and Laura Peck, at the age of 17 years.

June 5, 1884 - Dr. J.G. Randall married Hattie Pratt in East Gainesville, May 28, 1884, at the home of the bride's father, Collin Pratt.

October 31, 1901 - Mrs. Martha Smith Brayman died October 26, 1901 in Silver Springs. Mrs. Brayman was born in Gaines, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. She had lived in Silver Springs for ten years. She is survived by her husband and a sister, Mrs. E.E. Pryor of Canaseraga. (Abbrev.)

December 19, 1901 - Miss Eva Jane Olds died at the family homestead in North Gainesville, December 4, 1901, aged 47 years, 2 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Olds and had, with the exception of three years, lived in the house where she was born and died. The funeral was held at the North Gainesville church, December 6, 1901. Burial in North Gainesville cemetery.

December 19, 1901 -Mrs. Sarah Gillett, mother of our townsman, W.A. Gillett, died at Scio, New York, last Thursday, December 12, 1901. Sarah Whitney was born October 10, 1822 in the town of LeRoy. Several years of her life were spent in Gainesville, where she resided at the time of her marriage to Isaac Gillett. In 1863 they moved onto a farm on the River Road, where they lived until Mr. Gillett died, ten years ago. Since that time, she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Smith of Scio, at whose home she died. Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. W.C. Smith and Mrs. B.F. Milks of Scio, and one son, W.A. Gillett. Burial Mt. Hope cemetery.

January 29, 1902 - Emogene Flancher died at her home in Rock Glen, January 23, 1902, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband, Judson (Jared) Flancher and an infant. She had been a resident of Rock Glen for seven years. The funeral was held at North Gainesville church, with burial in North Gainesville cemetery.

February 20, 1902 - Mrs. Gus Tabor died last Friday, after suffering from a tumor. She leaves two sons, Charles and Walter and daughters, Jennie, Frances and Dora, besides her husband.
April 10, 1902 - Mrs. O.L. Cotton, who died April 4, 1902, was born in Groveland, Livingston County, July 31, 1837d, being at the time of her death, nearly 65 years of age. Her maiden name was Emma Aminda Stone. Her father was Abner Stone, whose birthplace was Hartford, Connecticut. Her mother was Aminda Hatch, who was born in Guilderland, Columbia County. She was one of eight children, of whom one brother and three sisters survive. They are George Stone of Oregon, Chloe Hunt of Michigan, Nellie G. Granger of Olean, New York and Almena Wilkins of Denver, Colorado. She was married to Orrin L. Cotton, April 4, 1861, her death occurring on the 41st anniversary of their marriage. The deceased was a woman of fine character, setting a noble example as a wife, mother and neighbor. She leaves, beside her husband, a son and a daughter, Harry L. Cotton and Mrs. Milo Hawley, both of the town of Gainesville. The funeral was held at North Gainesville M.E. church.

April 10, 1902 -Frank J. Brainard was born in Gainesville, New York, September 24, 1842. He attended district school on his father's farm, until he entered the academy at Pike, New York. He taught school in the winter and farmed in partnership with his father in the summer. In 1866, he sold what little he had gathered and came west to visit friends living in Anamosa, Iowa. He liked the country, so he decided to stay. In the spring of 1867, he bought a farm of 80 acres in West Cass. He later sold that and lived on his present farm for 25 years. In 1866, he married Martha E. Price of Gainesville, New York on October 21st. Five children were born to them, of whom three of them, their only daughter and two sons have died. He is survived by his wife and two sons, George and Fred, the latter living in Souris, North Dakota and three brothers, one of whom attended the funeral, Mr. Edgar Brainard of Washington. The funeral was held from his late home March 14, 1902. He was buried in Cass Center cemetery. He was 59 years, 5 months and 16 days of age when he died March 12, 1902. (Abbrev.)

April 24, 1902 - Hattie Crandall Blowers died at her home in Gainesville, April 18, 1902, aged 35 years. She was born in Gainesville and lived her entire life in Gainesville. Funeral services were held April 21 st at North Gainesville church.

May 22, 1902 - Cynthia Graves was born in Springwater, New York,
December 9, 1821. She was one of seven children of Pliney and Minerva Graves, who were among the early settlers of Gainesville, New York. She married Elnathan Marsh on September 15, 1842 and since have made their home in Castile, Perry, Pennsylvania and Gainesville. Four daughters were born to them, all of whom survive, with her husband. They are Mrs. Sophia Harding of South Dakota, Mrs. Alta R. Briggs and Mrs. Susie E. Briggs of Silver Springs, New York and Mrs. Mae Quick of Bliss, New York. There are also two surviving sisters, Mrs. Milton Brown of Warsaw and Mrs. Maude Gardner of Wethersfield Springs, New York. She died at her daughter, Mrs. Briggs's home, May 15, 1902. Funeral was held at there also. She was laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery, Silver Springs, New York. (Abbrev.)
June 5, 1902 - George W. Hunn died at his home in Gainesville, May 31, 1902. He was born in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, June 3, 1826, at the age of 76.

July 3, 1884 - Mr. Warren Barnard of Gainesville married Mrs. Mary Holcomb of Warsaw, July 2, 1884.

September 28, 1884 - Mr. Chaplin Leggert of Holland, New York married Miss Carrie Cornwell of Gainesville. They were married at the bride's home.
October 29, 1884 - J.A. Morris died in Warsaw, October 23, 1884. He lived there most of his life. He married Miss Livira Hatch of Gainesville, September 11, 1834.

October 29, 1884 - Sarah A., wife of George Herrington, died in Gainesville, aged 67 years.

January 15, 1885 - Gainesville - Robert Shearman died Monday evening,

December 19, 1884. Mr. Shearman was a railroad commissioner and town assessor. Funeral held from his late home.

January 15, 1885 - Rebekah A. Shattuck died of apoplexy in Gainesville, December 18, 1884, aged 64 years. She was the widow of Samuel Shattuck, who died 12 years ago. They were both members of the M.E. church, first at North Gainesville and then at Gainesville Creek.

January 15, 1885 - Mrs. Elizabeth B. Woodruff, resident of East Gainesville, died January 4, 1885, aged 74 years and 4 months. She was the wife of the late Merritt Woodruff. She had been a resident of Gainesville for nearly 45 years. She leaves ; a daughter, an only child, three brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss.

March 12, 1885 - We mentioned in our last issue, the death of Mrs. Cyrus Jefferson, which occurred after several weeks decline, at Stillwater, Minnesota, March 3, 1885. The maiden name of Mrs. Jefferson was Elizabeth McCluer. She was born September 24, 1815 at Halifax, Vermont and while yet a small child, she removed with her father, Benjamin McCluer, to Franklinville, New York. Thereas, she united with the Presbyterian church, of which her father was one of the first deacons and of which other relatives, as well as her first husband, James Mallony, were members. Her homes, which were in Franklinville, Moscow, Gainesville, Warsaw and Stillwater, Minnesota, were darkened by death several times. She was buried in the family burying grounds at Franklinville, last Friday, March 5, 1885. Her only surviving daughter is Mrs. Capron of Stillwater, two brothers; Dr. Benjamin McCluer of Iowa and Judge C,M. McCluer of Stillwater and her sister, Mrs. Jane Campbell of Franklinville, New York, also survive.

March 19, 1885 - The following pensions have been recently obtained by L. Mix;
Jerry Driscoll of Silver Springs, N.Y. - $804.00
John Mahoney of Silver Springs, N.Y. - $800.00
Austin W. Lathrop, formerly of Warsaw, now at Hastings, Nebraska - $8.00 per month
Melinda Jackson, dependant mother, Valpariso, Nebraska - $2100.00
Charles S. Bassett, Castile - $1,000.00

March 19, 1885 - Ira S. Pratt of Gainesville, New York died March 15, 1885, aged 88 years. Mr. Pratt was an old resident and in early life was an active businessman in the town.

March 26, 1885 - LaFayette Stearns, son of William Stearns of Warsaw, died in Buffalo, March 18, 1885, aged 15 years. He was buried in Gainesville last week. He was a news agent in the central depot in Buffalo.

April 1, 1885 - Phebe A. Cornwell died at her home in Gainesville, Wyoming County, March 25, 1885, aged 74 years, 9 months and 3 days. She was born in the town of Middlebury, now the town of Fulton, Schoharie, New York, June 22, 1810 and she was married to Robert Cornwell November 23, 1838, in the same town in which she was born. Their golden wedding was held at their residence in the village and town of Gainesville, November 23, 1878, being 6 years, 4 months and 2 days before her death, making their life together over 56 years. She was an excellent wife and mother, a pillar in the church of her choice, a neighbor much enjoyed and highly appreciated by all. She was the mother of 7 children, all of whom still live to mourn her death. (Abbrev.)

April 8, 1885 - Ira F. Pratt died March 16, 1885. He was born in Bridgewater, Vermont, August 19, 1796. He was 89 years of age. He left Vermont in 1807 for Oneida Co. New York, making the journey on foot, alone, when he was ten years of age. His father, Jonathan, followed in 1811, leaving a farm in Vermont, but in
1813 moved to Plymouth, New York, where he bought a farm and died in 1818. In
1814. Ira Pratt started for the "Genesee Country", alone and on foot, but on his way came upon some of his acquaintances of Vermont, at Manlius Corners, where he engaged to teach school for twelve dollars a month and his board. At the close of the term, he was paid forty-eight dollars. He was strong of heart, but not over strong physically. He started back to his brother-in-law, Joel Cook in Sangerffield, Oneida Co., and remained there until 1818. About this time, he started for the "Genesee Country" a second time, accompanied by his brother William, two years his senior. After a journey of seven days, they arrived at Batavia. Here he met his cousin (who was attending court) who lived in Middlebury. He induced him to come to Middlebury, as it was healthier than Batavia, due to sickness and fever in Batavia. When he arrived at Middlebury, he decided to become a merchant, so he engaged as a clerk in a store in Wyoming. He soon joined partnership with James Ferris. Mr. Pratt bought out Mr. Ferris. In 1823, he married Phebe Locke of Wyoming, sister to Myron Locke of Castile. Soon after their marriage, he moved to Gainesville Creek. He spent most of the rest of his life at that place, except for a time he spent in Attica. Nine children were born to them, of whom five survive; Joseph and Collins Pratt of Silver Springs, Mrs. Daniel Post of Buffalo, Lyman Pratt of Nebraska and Mrs. Henry Buck of Scotsville. The funeral was held at his son's home in Silver Springs. He was buried in the new cemetery at Gainesville. (Maple Grove)

February 25, 1886 - It is with sadness, we record the death of Mrs. Clarence Flint. She passed away while yet in early life, leaving a husband and a little girl too young to realize her great loss.

April 15, 1886 - Mrs. Elizabeth Hayden died at her home in Gainesville, April 7, 1886, aged 28 years. She leaves a baby boy, two weeks old, in care of her sister, the last one of a happy family. Last September, her little boy died at eight months old. March 10, 1886, her husband, Willard C. Hayden, an engineer on the B.R.&P railroad, died in Gainesville.

April 27, 1886 - Emiline Hartwell died in Paisenville, Michigan, April 22, 1886, beloved wife of John Hartwell. Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell were former residents of Gainesville. They left here about one year ago.

April 27, 1886 - Clarence E. Bills and Nellie M. Johnson were married at the home of the bride's parents in Gainesville, April 22, 1886.

May 6, 1886 - Died in North Java, April 23, 1886, E. Adell Cole, wife of Abner Cole and daughter of D.L. and Harriet J. Cook, of Silver Springs, aged 38 years, 1 month, and 13 days.

May 13, 1886 - Mrs. Eliza Bishop Day, wife of ex-sheriff Edgar A. Day, departed from this life May 4, 1886, at her residence in Castile, She was born November 25, 1842, in Richmond, Ontario Countya, New York and moved in her early childhood to Wyoming County. She was married to Mr. Day, June 5, 1867. The funeral was held at her late residence near East Gainesville.

May 20, 1886 - The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Brown, who was killed by the cars, was held at the home of her mother-in-law on Wednesday. Funeral held May 12, 1886.

May 20, 1886 - Mrs. Katie J. Sheffield of North Gainesville died May 12, 1886, He was the wife of Fred Sheffield, and was 27 years of age. She leaves her husband and two children; a boy two years old and an infant five days old. Services were held at the North Gainesville M.E. church with burial in the Bush cemetery, at the side of her mother.
August 12, 1886 -Parthena Smith died at the home of her grandson, C.D. Eastman, Silver Springs, N.Y., at 80 years of age.

August 19, 1886 - The funeral of George Cravath was held from his late residence in Silver Springs.

September 9, 1886 - Peter Brown of Gainesville died September 1, 1886, aged 64 years. The funeral was held September 2, 1886.

September 26, 1886 - Hermitage - John Lacey of Hermitage died September 20, 1886, aged 76 years. Funeral services were held at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Farman of Hermitage on September 22, 1886. Interment in Warsaw.

October 7, 1886 - Mrs. Anna A. Merril died Sunday morning, October 3, 1886, at 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Cyrus Merril. The funeral was held from her late residence. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery, Gainesville,N.Y.

May 12, 1887 - Augusta J. Stamp died May 10, 1887. She was the beloved wife of Edward Stamp, who with three small children, survives. She was 31 years old. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery, Gainesville.

June 9, 1887 - Mr. Charles Mason of Silver Springs and Lucelia F. Riley of Nyack, Rockland Co., New York, were married at the residence of Mr. H.F. Johnson of Gainesville, June 1, 1887.

August 23, 1887 - Mr. Charles Wilmot of Gainesville and Mrs. Add H. Mallon of East Pike were married.

September 1887 - Judson Wiseman died in Osborn, Kansas on September 8, 1887, aged 67 years. Mr. Wiseman was born in Gainesville, N.Y., where he lived until a few years ago. He leaves a wife and one son. His remains were brought to Gainesville for burial.
November 3, 1887 - Mr. Alvin P. Wolcott and Miss Clara Russell were married at the home of the bride's parents in Gainesville, October 27, 1887.

January 5, 1888 - As we pass the January 3rd ruins of Ayrault's warehouse, that was burned on the evening of December 27, 1887, we find the beans, barley and coal still burning and smoke leading from the ruins. Mr. Ayrault will soon build again, a larger and more extensive warehouse.

February 2, 1888 - Mrs. Jane T. Warner, widow of the late Wheeler Warner, died at Silver Springs, January 18, 1888, after a short illness.

February 9, 1888 - Mr. Frank Wood, of Tusvola, Michigan, married Miss Myrtie Monroe of Gainesville at the M.E. church parsonage in Gainesville.

February 16, 1888 - W.S. Knapp died at his home in Gainesville, February 12, 1888, after a brief illness. Mr. Knapp was born in Orwell, Vermont on February 24, 1805. He leaves a widow, one son and three daughters to mourn his loss. Two daughters preceded him in death. In 1807, he removed with his parents, to Warsaw, N.Y., where he remained until 1828,, then coming to the town of Gainesville and remaining until his death. The funeral was held at the M.E. church in Gainesville. His remains were buried at Gainesville.

February 16, 1888 - The people of Owasco, Michigan and vicinity were stricken with surprise to learn of the death of Henry A. Leffingwell, one of the best known and respected farmers in Bennington. His death occurred early Friday morning, February 10, 1888 and was very sudden, although the cause was long standing. While painting, August 22, 1882, at the property of a neighbor, he fell and was seriously injured. He had probably felt the injuries ever since. Less than a week before his death, he experienced an attack of paralysis, while coming from the woods. It was slight and soon passed off, but was renewed Friday morning about 2:00 A.M., and was shortly followed by another, which proved fatal before daylight. Mr. Leffingwell was in his 58th year. He was born in Rutland Co., Vermont, April 17, 1830. At an early age, he was left an orphan. He came from Rochester, N.Y. to Gainesville, N.Y. After living with A.D. Lucas, for two or three years, he went to live with Linus Warner of Warsaw. In 1862, he was married to Esther Kingsley of Perry, Wyoming Co., N.Y. In 1865, the couple moved to Bennington, Michigan and settled upon a farm, of which time was a happy home. He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters. One son died a few years ago and is buried at Maple Grove cemetery, Michigan. The procession of teams was a mile long and when hitched at the house, covered acres of ground. Such a sight rarely seen at a funeral. Mr. George Kingsley of Perry, Wyoming Co., N.Y., brother of Mrs. Leffingwell, arrived on Saturday. Mr. Dickerson and wife of Livingston Co. of this state, cousins of Mrs. Leffingwell, were in attendance. Mr. Leffingwell's brother, who lives in N.Y. State, was detained from attending the funeral on account of the sickness of his wife's father, W.S. Knapp of Gainesville, who died February 12, 1888. The funeral was held February 14, 1888. The three sons will carry on the farm.
March 8, 1888 - William Hawley died on March 3, 1888, in Gainesville, aged 65 years and 5 months. He was the brother of John and David Hawley, well known in this area.

March 22, 1888 - Mr. Isaac Stamp and Miss Agnes Powers, both of Gainesville, were married March 17, 1888.

March 22, 1888 - Mrs. Eliza Card, wife of William Card, died in Gainesville, N.Y. on March 15, 1888. Mrs. Card was born April 18, 1818, being at her death, nearly 70 years of age. The funeral was held from her late residence, March 18, 1888. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery.

April 15, 1888 - Mrs. Ann Lewis, widow of the late Edward Lewis, died in Rochester, N.Y., March 26, 1888, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Burns. The remains were brought to Warsaw and laid to rest beside her husband, who died 24 years ago. Mrs. Lewis was 88 years old last January 1st. She leaves a son, John E. Lewis of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota and four daughters; Mrs. Morris Gardner off West Perry, Mrs. John Tibbits of Wethersfield, Mrs. O.J. Morris of Silver Springs, and Mrs. John Burns of Rochester, New York.

May 3, 1888 - Mr. Edwin Bray of Gainesville married Miss Lettie Marble of Pike at the home of the bride's parents, April 25, 1888.

May 3, 1888 - Mr. Fenton Copeland and Miss Adell Stamp were married at the home of the bride's parents in Gainesville, April 24, 1888.

May 24, 1888 - John Foot of Gainesville, a man just past middle age, who had been in feeble health for some time, died the 27th. (April ?)

May 29, 1888 - Silver Springs - The funeral service for Mr. Pat Kenna were held at St. Mary's church last Tuesday. As Mr. Hyke of Gainesville was returning from the funeral of Mr. Kenna, the horses were frightened by the cars, near Chase's Station. The hearse overturned and Mr. Hyke was dragged several rods under the hearse and bruised in a fearful manner.

August 23, 1888 - Rock Glen - Died at Rock Glen, August 19, 1888, Mrs. Lizzie Blowers, wife of Frank Blowers, adopted daughter of Samuel C. and Susan Breaden, aged 29 years and 5 months. She had been an invalid for a number of years. She leaves a husband and one child.

August 23 - 1888 - Rock Glen - Died at Saltvale, August 10, 1888, Mrs. Hattie Davis, wife of Channey Davis and youngest daughter of Milton and Rebecca Holly, aged 37 years. Mrs. Davis had always resided in Rock Glen until about seven years ago, when she was united in marriage with Mr. Davis. She was the youngest of five children, of whom have all lived to grow up. Mrs. Davis leaves a husband and one child and an aged father. The funeral was held at her late residence.

August 30, 1888 - Mrs. Cordelia Vorhees, a former resident of Gainesville, died in Clinton, Wisconsin, August 23, 1888. She was a sister of Albert Luther.
September 1888 - Mrs. Lucia A. Beadle, of Gainesville, N.Y., died at Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 11th, 1888. Over twelve months ago, Mrs. Beadle went to Minneapolis on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Mary Edwards and to receive medical advice. Her malady, however, refused to yield to treatment. Mrs. Beadle was 53 years of age at her death, being born and brought up in the town of Gainesville, where her life was spent. Her father, Mr. Hiram Jordan, who died of June last, was one of the old settlers. President Jordan of Indiana University is a brother to Mrs. Beadle. The rest of the family, exception of Mrs. Edwards, reside in Gainesville. Funeral services were held in Minneapolis, conducted by Rev. Henderson, a former pastor of Gainesville. The body was conveyed east for interment, in the family burying ground. (Abbrev.)

September 1888 - Mrs. Betsey Tallman, who died at the residence of her son, Capt. Elias Tallman of Castile, on September 7, 1888, had reached the age of 94 years and 4 months. She was first married in Dutchess Co., N.Y., where she was born, to Mr. Hull, by whom she had one son, W.H. Hull, at Belvidere, Illinois. In 1814, after the death of Mr. Hull, she married Giles Tallman and with him, moved to the "Genesee Country," in the spring of 1816 and bought the "Betterments" of an early settler, named Johnson, on the west side of Silver Lake and resided there until her death, having been on the same farm for 71 years. The last 50 years of her life, she was a widow. Mr. Talman died in 1838. She had five children by her late husband and whom are all living except for one daughter. She never rode on a train, or even the canal. She did twice visit her old home in Dutchess Co., traveling by wagon each time. She was the oldest member of Castile Baptist church. She was buried in Mt. Hope cemetery in Perry, beside her husband, whose remains had been removed from the old Tallman neighborhood burying ground near the head of the lake. Mrs. Tallman was probably the oldest resident of the county and stood at the head of five generations, when she died.

November 8, 1888 - George Harrington died November 1, 1888. He was born in Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, September 14, 1806. He resided in Gainesville from March 31, 1830, upward of 55 years, until he moved to Warsaw, about three years ago. Mr. Harrington came from New England stock, both his parents had been born in Smithfield, Rhode Island about 1772. He married Lamira Bristol, daughter of Hon. Wm. Bristol, November 10, 1834. She died September 11th, 1849. He married Sarah A. Johnson on June 17, 1851. She died December 4, 1884. The four children of the second marriage are all deceased. The children of the first marriage are living; Augustus of Warsaw, George S. and Charles H. of Chicago, and Frances B. of Grafton, Nebraska. The funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church in Gainesville, November 3, 1888. Interment was in the new Gainesville cemetery. (Maple Grove) Obit. Abbrev.

November 8, 1888 - Ellen Harrington died in Lockport, New York, November 5, 1888 at the age of 45 years. She was the wife of George I. Harrington.

November 22, 1888 - Silver Springs - Mrs. Van Buren died at her home on Sunday, November 18th, 1888. A short service was held on Monday, the remains then taken to Wellsville, her former home, for interment.

December 6, 1888 - Charles Ely died in North Gainesville, November 30, 1888, 29 years, 4 months and 14 days of age. The funeral was held from the residence. A father and sister survive.

December 13, 1888 - Mrs. Mattie Getty's death occurred Sunday, after a short illness. The funeral was held from her late home. Remains taken to Java for burial.

January 24, 1889 - Silver Springs - Mr. Simmons died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chichester, in Mt. Morris. He was 82 years old. His remains were brought here for burial. The funeral was held at the home of his son, G.W. Simmons.

February 14, 1889 - Silver Springs - Mr. D. McIsac died last Saturday, of consumption. He
was 88 years of age. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary's church. Interment in Perry.

February 14, 1889 - Silver Springs - Rev. Patrick Birkery of Elliotville (?) died Saturday. He was a brother to Thomas Birkery. The remains were brought here Monday. On Tuesday, funeral services were held in Perry at the St. Joseph's church. Father Birkery graduated from St. Bonniface (?) college two months ago. He celebrated his first mass at St. Mary's church of this village. He had been in Elliottville (?) less than two months. He was 24 years old.

February 14, 1889 - Silver Springs - The infant daughter, Lucie, of Dr. and Mrs. Randall, died February 7, 1889. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday.

February 21, 1889 - Silver Springs - David Hawley, an old resident of Rock Glen, died Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow.

February 21, 1889 - Silver Springs - D.L. Cook, who has been a long and patient sufferer with dropsy, died at his late home on Friday of last week. The funeral was held at the M.E. church. Burial was in Warsaw.

February 21, 1889- Silver Springs - The most notable events of the week have been frequent deaths; Mr. Assessor Cook, East Gainesville,
Mr. David Woolston, whose remains were taken to his former home near Rochester, Mrs. Daniel Ellis and Mrs. E. McGreggor, on Sunday last. Mrs. Ellis was a remarkable woman, who life had been full of good deeds, but of recent years, she had been in feeble health, subject to epileptic fits and living alone. On the afternoon of the 13th of February, 1889, a passerby attracted by smoke, rushed in to find her life extinct, her body shockingly burned and burning. She apparently fell upon the rickety stove, knocking it down, or it had fallen first and she perished in trying to put out the fire. The funeral will be this Sunday.

April 1889 - Gainesville - The cheese factory opened Monday, under the management of Mr. Fuller.

April 25, 1889 - Rock Glen - The marriage of Miss Mary Fitzgibbons and Mr. D. McTige, of Rock Glen, took place at St. Mary's church on Tuesday.

May 21, 1889 - Warsaw - Miss Esther Broughton, aged 71 yeas, died in Warsaw. Miss Broughton was born in Gainesville, the daughter of William and Sally Broughton, who were among the early pioneers in this part of the state, from New England. She was the fourth of seven sisters, of whom four are living. Her early life was spent on a farm in Gainesville, but since 1862, her life has been spent in Warsaw. For twelve years, she has been a sufferer, often seeming to be very near death and requiring constant attention of her sister, who has cared for her, with a sister's devotion, all these years. She was converted in her early childhood and united with the church of Gainesville, but since 1862, her membership has been with the Congregational of Warsaw. She is remembered as an earnest bible student and a faithful disciple of Christ.

June 6, 1889 - Mrs. M. Bristol, relict of the late Francis Bristol, aged 82, occurred last week. She was born in Conn, and had been a resident of Warsaw for 49 years. The funeral was held Sunday, burial in cemetery in Gainesville.

June 1889 - Silver Springs - A car load of supplies were sent from this place last Saturday, to the Johnstown sufferers. The car contained salt, vegetables, crockery, hardware, canned goods, bedding and an endless amount of clothing. Miss Mae Smith and Mrs. C.W. Pratt were the most liberal donors, each furnishing about $1,800 worth of clothing.

June 27, 1889 - Gainesville - Dr. D.W. Hunt died Monday, the 24th of June. Funeral services took place on Wednesday. He was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and his family will receive $2,000.

July 18, 1889 - Gainesville - Death has been a frequent visitor among us. Last Friday, Mr. P.A. Dansforth was buried. The funeral took place at his son's home.

July 18, 1889 - Silver Springs - The funeral services for Mrs. Ira Pratt were held at Gainesville of last week. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Buck. Mrs. Pratt was the mother of C.W. and J. W. Pratt of Silver Springs. She was 84 years old.

July 18, 1889 - Gainesville - The funeral of Robert Cornwell took place Monday, at the M.E. church in Gainesville. Mr. Cornwell was 83 years old.

September 12, 1889 - David Fettes of Gainesville died September 6th, 1889, at 84 years of age. He was a native of Scotland, but had been a resident of Gainesville for 18 years.

September 19, 1889 - Miss Susie Neygus of Wethersfield and Will R. Madison of Silver Springs were married September 11th, 1889, at the home of Mr. Frank Seeley of West Hill.

September 26, 1889 - Simon Reynolds died September 10,, 1889. The funeral was held from his late home, with burial at Gainesville Creek. He was 71 years old.

November 21, 1889 - Silver Springs - Rev. H. Broughton died November 15, 1889, aged 74 years. Mr. Broughton had been a confirmed invalid for many months. His funeral was held from the home of his son-in-law, William Post. (Boughton)

January 29, 1890 - Silver Springs - The death of Mrs. Kershaw occurred on Friday of last week. The funeral was held at the home of her son, Geo. Kershaw.

February 6, 1890 - Silver Springs - On Sunday, occurred the death of Mr. Beckwith at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.T. Hathaway. He was 91 years of age. The remains were taken to Sidney, Delaware County, N.Y., for burial.

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February 27, 1890 - Mr. Adelburt Stamp of Gainesville and Miss Bertha Hulbert of Wethersfield were married, February 19, 1890, at the home of Mrs. Gill in Warsaw.

February 27, 1890 - Edward F. Page and Miss Lucia Evans were married in Des Moines, Iowa, February 20th, 1890. Both were former residents of Hermitage and Gainesville.

February 27, 1890 - Mrs. Ann Eliza Alien, whose death occurred at South Warsaw,
February 15th, 1890, from heart disease, was born in Western Massachusetts, 71 years ago. She was the daughter of Daniel Marsh, one of the early pioneers of that section. Early in life, she removed to White Creek, Washington Co., New York, where she became acquainted with and married Wm. Alien, whom she survived by 18 years, at the age of 16 years. One year later, she accompanied her husband to the town of Gainesville, where she spent the greater part of her life rearing a family of five children, three of whom survive her. They were; German, deceased, Elizabeth, deceased wife of George Knapp, Marcia, wife of Philo Ensign of Gainesville, Harriet, wife of Walter Curtis, now residing in Buffalo, and William, also of Buffalo. Early in life, she united with the North Gainesville M.E. church, serving the Lord faithfully in the church of her choice over fifty years. The funeral was held at North Gainesville church, February 17, 1890, the service being conducted by the Rev. Moore of Silver Springs. (Abbrev.)

February 27, 1890 - The death of Reuben Jenison, at North Gainesville, N.Y., February 20th, 1890, at the advanced age of 82 years, 10 months and 24 days, removed one of the most reliable, upright and respected citizens of that vicinity. Mr. Jenison was the ninth of eleven children of Peter and Elizabeth Snow Jenison, who came from Tyrringham, Massachusetts in 1809, to Gainesville, when Reuben was two yeas old and where he has resided ever since. The mother and father married February 14, 1790, one hundred years ago this month. They were known as "Godly people," members of the M.E. church. Mother in early life, was in communion with the Presbyterian church - the father dying in 1849 at the age of 79 and the mother in 1861, at the age of 91 years. They reared a family often children, besides a son dying in infancy. The average age of the entire family at the death of each, who has passed away, including the survivors, was one sister, 88; two
brothers: 81 and 78 is found to be a little more than 78 years- a notable longevity. The funeral and burial were at North Gainesville. (Abbrev.)