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Rochester Observer
March 7, 1828

MARRIED:

In Geneva, on the 26th ult., by Rev. Abner MORSE, of Brutus, Mr. Wm. M'RAIN to Miss Nancy BUSENBARK.

In Gates, February 28th by the Rev. J. PARKER, Mr. Henry TENNEY, of Pittsford, to Miss Harriet E. NOBLE, of the former place.

DIED:

In Victor, on the 11th ult., Mrs. Lodema PEET, aged 22, wife of Mr. Wm. J. PEET. She made a profession of religion at the age of 13, was an eminent example of piety, and died in the triumphs of faith.

A few days since, at Washington city, Maj. Gen. Jacob BROWN.

March ___, 1828, married in Washington city, Mr. John ADAMS, second son of the president to Miss Mary Catharine, daughter of the late Walter HELLEN, Esq.

In Cambria, Niagara Co., on the 21st ult., by the Rev. Silas PARSONS, Mr. John A. BENJAMIN, civil engineer, of St. Catharines U. C. , formerly of Lockport, to Miss Thersea CHAMBERLIN on the former place.

In Penfield, Mr. Nelson FULLUM, to Miss Alexina SEYMOUR.

DIED:

In Cesarea, in Asia, Rev. Elnathan GIDLEY, one of the missionaries of the American Board.
In Henrietta on the 3rd inst., Mrs. Elizabeth OLNEY, aged 53.   psm


Rochester Observer
March 21, 1828

DIED:

In Rushville, James Henry, infant son of E. LOOMIS, publisher of this paper.
In this village, on Saturday last, Mrs. Gay _____ of Middletown, Conn., aged 65.
On Tuesday morning last, after a short illness, Alkanah F. FELLOWS, aged 47.
In Morrisville, Madison Co., Miss Lucetta CLOYES, youngest daughter of Ezra CLOYES, Esq., aged 16 years.  psm


March 28, 1828

DIED:

In Lansingburg, on the 19th inst., Rev. Samuel BLATCHFORD, aged 61, of the ablest divines, and most learned men of our country.

In Albany, youngest son of Hon. John C. SPENCER, of Canandaigua.
In Groveland, Henry, aged 7 years, son of Hon. Charles H. CAROLL.

At Richmond, on the 20th inst., Philip REED, Esq., aged 71 years. Mr. R. was one of the earliest inhabitants of the Genesee country, and by his enterprise, industry, and integrity, established a character, grateful to the recollection of his extensive connexions, and which will long be remembered with respect in the community where he resided.

On the 7th inst., at his father's, in Jerusalem, John Stone BEDDOE, in the 24th year of his age.
In Henrietta, on the 23rd inst., Mr. Benjamin BALDWIN, aged 25.

At St. Louis, Rev. Salmon GIDDINGS, professor of Christian theology in the Rock Spring Theological and High School, Illinois.

Drowned: The Rev. Wm. LOWREY, in attempting to cross the Driftwood at the fork of White River, near Indianapolis, Indiana.  psm