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Rochester Daily Democrat
Rochester, Monroe, New York
January 1, 1841

DIED:
In this city, on the morning of the 31st ult., of croup, after an illness of a few hours, SILAS WALBRIDGE, only son of THOMAS H. HYATT, aged 4 years and 11 months. The relatives and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the funeral from their residence No.10 Ford st., corner of Centre Park, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock.


Rochester Daily Democrat
January 4, 1841

MARRIED:
In this city, on Friday morning, the 1st instant, by the Rev. ELI_HA TUCKER, Mr. RODNEY L. ADAMS, to Miss MARTHA ANN SOUTHWORTH, all of this city.
On Wednesday evening, Dec. 30th, by the Rev. TRYAN EDWARDS, Mr. WILLIAM BURKE, to Miss LOUISA S., daughter of REUBEN BARDWELL, Esq., all of this city.
In Portage, on the 31st. ult., by the Rev. Mr. REED, Mr. RALPH VAN BRUNT, Jr., to Miss ELIZA CHOAT, both formerly of Rochester.
At La Grange, Genesee co., Dec. 17th, by the Rev. JESSE ELLIOT, Mr. LABOU HOWARD, of Livonia, to Miss LOUISA JANE WITTIER.
In Geneseo, Dec. 27th, by IRA D. SMITH, Esq., Mr. JEROME B. FLETCHER, to Miss SABRA L. SCOTT, all of that place.
In Weatherfield, on the 20th ult., by the Rev. H.C. PALMER, Mr. WILLIAM HAGADORN, of Mount Morris, to Miss MELISSA ANN ALLEN, of the former place.
At Gaines, on the 22d ult., Mr. LEONARD S. EVANS to Miss EMELINE BROWN--
and Mr. NATHAN W. LUCE to Miss DELIA BROWN, all of Barre, Orleans county.
In Darien, on the 17th ult., by the Rev. Mr. GOFF, Mr. ASAHEL HENDERSON, to Miss JULIA E. LEE.
On the 29th ult., by the Rev. B.O'RILEY, R.C.R., Mr. HUGH JOHNSON, to Miss LUCIA LYNDEN, both of this city.
On Wednesday, Dec. 30th, by the Rev. E. TUCKER, Mr. E. AVERY, a resident of Castile, to Miss SUSAN EALES, of this city.
In Webster, on the 24th ult., Mr. EDWARD TURRILL, to Miss ANN F. VAN SINCOE.
On the 9th ult., at Mrs. Gen. PIKE's in Boon county, Kentucky, by the Rev. WILLIAM WHITAKER, JOHN HUNT to ZEBALINE A.P. HARRISON, grand-daughter of WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, President elect of the United States.

DIED:
In this city, on the 3d inst., of pulmonary consumption, Mrs. SOPHIA H., wife of GEO. W. BEARDSLEE, aged 23 years. Adorned from her childhood with many virtues to which in riper years were superadded the christian graces and hopes, her death was eminently peaceful and happy.  She did indeed, recoil at the prospect of so early a dissolution of the tender ties binding her life, upon first learning a few months since, the fatal character of her disease; but after a little time for reflection and prayer, her feelings subsided into a calm acquiescence in the will of God, and she was soon to die, seemed in no degree to diminish her interest in whatever could contribute to the personal comfort to all its inmates, as well as those who from time to time partook of their friendship and hospitality.  Hers was not a resignation of moroseness, but of cheerful reliance on those doctrines which enable us to regard death as the passport to a better world.  The memory of the just is blessed. Her funeral will be attended this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the First Baptist Church, on Fitzhugh street, of which she was a member.  A sermon may be expected from the pastor.  The public generally are invited to attend.

In this city, on the 31st ult., Mrs. CATHERINE M., wife of WILLIAM SEELEY, Jr. aged 28 years.
In York, Dec. 16th, Capt. THOMAS BLAKE, aged 67 years.
In this city, Nov. 22d, Miss JANE GODFREY, aged 17 years.
At his residence in Penn Yan, on the evening of the 22nd ult., HENRY A WISNER, Esq. counsellor at law of that village, aged 41 years.
In Canandaigua, on the 15th ult., after a short and painful illness, Mrs. REBECCA S., wife of WILLIAM W. SUTHERLAND, in the 49th year of her age.  Mrs. S. was the grand-daughter of Deacon JOB SPENCER, of Salisbury, Conn.
At Oriskany, Oneida county, on the 21st of December, LEMUEL C. MOTT, aged 39 years.
In Barre, on the 22d ult., after an illness of seven days, Mrs. MARY S. TANNER, wife of SAMUEL TANNER, in the 44th year of her age.
Of quick consumption, in Mount Morris, on the 16th ult., Miss HARRIET NEWELL, daughter of CHAUNCEY WOODFORD, aged 20 years.

DISTRESSING OCCURENCE----On Tuesday evening of last week, Mr. HUGH WATSON, extensively known as the founder of the brewing establishment of H. WATSON & SONS, of this village, closed his life under circumstances peculiarly distressing.  It seems that from the time of following his estimable wife to the grave about a year since to the day of his own death, his mind was constantly failing--he became more and more gloomy--at times lost all desire for life, and although in his better moments he strove to overcome every thing of the kind, yet it was easy for those around him to percieve the change that was going on in his intellect.  On the morning of the day alluded to, in company with one of his sons, and as much to divert his mind by change of scene as anything else, Mr. W. started for Oswego.  They stopped in Hannibal for supper.
Missing from the table in a way that created no suspicion, he stepped out of the door--and not returning as was anticipated, a search was commenced, which resulted in finding his lifeless body in a well, into which he had without doubt let himself down.  A coroner's inquest was held; after which his remains were conveyed to this place; and attended to the grave on Friday.  Mr. W. was 63 years old, has for many years been engaged in extensive business operations--was remarkable for his prompt and business-like deportment--and his painful exit has cast a gloom over the circle of his numerous friends and acquaintances, which time alone can efface.------Auburn Journal


Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Rochester Daily Democrat
Thursday, January 7, 1841

MARRIED

  In this city, on the 5th instant, by the Rev., Mr. HALL, Mr. R.F. WARREN, to Miss Amanda M. BROWN; all of this city.
  On the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. CHURCH, Mr. William COOPER, of Lockport, to Miss Sarah HARRISON, of Rochester.


Saturday, January 9, 1841

MARRIED

  On Thursday evening, 7th instant, by the Rev. A.G. HALL, Mr. Edward R. LUCE, to Miss Alvira, daughter of the late Ira CARPENTER, all of this city.
  In this city, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. P. Church, Mr. F. DAVIS, to Miss Elizabeth GALL.
  On the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr. TOOKER, Mr. Leonard STONEBURNER, of Brighton, to Miss Jerusha CRAW of Rochester.
  At Barre Center, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. Mr. JACKSON, Mr. William NOBLE, of Gaines, to Miss Polly D. BRAGG, of the former place.
  In Gaines, on the 31st ult., by the same, Mr. Elmore FALKINS, of Wilson, Niagara county, to Miss Angeline HOLT, of the former place.

DIED

  On the first of Dec., 1840, at Mobile, Ala., Azell W. PEPPER, aged 33 years, eldest son of Calvin PEPPER, Esq. of Albany.
  In Royal Oak, Oakland county, Mary, wife of George DAWSON, Sen., and mother of the editor of the Detroit Daily Advertizer, aged 54.
 
Accident--Last week Warner BROWN, of Riga, had a son, about eight years old, injured very badly by an ax glancing from the hand of a boy splitting wood.  It struck him on the side of the head, broke the skull in, two inches long and one fourth of an inch, and what is more strange, the boy had his senses all the time. Doct. ELWOOD, of Rochester, was called, and the boy is doing well.


Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Rochester Daily Democrat
Monday, January 11, 1841

MARRIED

  On the 31st December, by Rev. W. VAN ZANDT, Mr. George R. WOODWORTH to Miss Louisa  LINDSLEY, all of this city.
  On the 5th instant, by Rev. E. TUCKER, Mr. John COOPER, to Miss Harriet HILL, all of this city.
  In Carrol of Chautaugua county, on the 15th ult., by J.H. PRAY, Esq., Amos W. MUZZEY, Esq., to Miss Anna ALEXANDER.
  In Geneseo, on Thursday last, by Rev. J.B. HUDSON, Mr. Calvin MORSE, to Miss Hannah MOODY, all of the above named place.
  At Holly, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. CRAMPTON, Mr. Stilman A. CLARK of Brockport, to Miss Selina A. eldest daughter of Harrison HATCH, Esq. of the former place.


Thursday, January 14, 1841

DIED

  In this city, on the 13th instant, Caroline Eliza, aged 7 1/2 months, only daughter of M.S, and Mary M. HAWLEY. Funeral this day, at 11 o'clock, from the house of Mr. A. PRATT, Stone street.

MARRIED
  In Penfield, on the morning of the 12th instant, by Rev. Tryon EDWARDS, William A. REYNOLDS, of this city, to Sophia C. CLARK, eldest daughter of the late Mrs. L. M. ELY.

  In this city, on the evening of the 12th instant, by the Rev. _ WHITEHOUSE, Mortimoer F. REYNOLDS, to Mary F. HART, daughter of Roswell HART, Esq., formerly of this city, deceased.

  In this city, on the 10th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Church, Mr. Joseph F. COX, to Miss Lucy GRIDLEY.
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    DIED
  At Juliet, Illinois, on the 19th December, 1840, Mrs. Mary K., wife of H. N. MARSH, aged 28 years.

  On Monday, the 11th instant, Elisha, son of Col. Dennis CHURCH, of Riga, aged 6 years.
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   Reported for the Democrat;  Rochester Police
   Justice WARNER Presiding;   January 12, 1841
  Stephen BEADLE was brought from jail and tried by special session for riot and disorderly conduct, and throwing stones at a house on Jackson street. Discharged.

  Jeremiah CLIFFORD was arraigned on a charge of stealing 2 old sleighs. It appears that the 2 sleighs have been standing for the last yr. or 2 in an open lot on Exchange street, and missed by the owner of them about a fortnight since. From some information he received as to the whereabouts of the sleighs, he was induced to visit the premises of J. C., where he found the 2 old sleighs metamorphorsed into one good new one. The owner took his property and Mr. CLIFFORD in the bargain. He was held to answer at the next Court of General Sessions.

  Henry LEONIX was arraigned  for being concerned in the outrage committed on John PETTINGAL some weeks since.  Gave bail and was discharged.

  Richard BARHYALL stood up to answer to a complaint made by his wife, for striking her. Richard is generally a pretty good sort of a fellow and provides well for his family, but whiskey always steps in and kicks up a terrible hubbub. Whiskey has been Richard's ruin. The charge was proved and Richard gave bail.

  John McGUCKIN, another of those who assaulted PETTINGALL, came in with his bail and gave himself up.


Rochester Daily Democrat
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Monday, January 18, 1841

MARRIED
  In Holley, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. R. S. CRAMPTON, Mr. Stilman A. CLARK, of Brockport, to Miss Selina A. HATCH of the former place.

  In Clarkson, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr. BULL, George WHITING, of Sweden to Louisa SPAULDING of Clarkson.  Also on the 6th inst., by the Elder HANNIBAL, John WINDOS, of Sweden, to Sophronia BABCOCK, of Clarkson. Also on the 2d Dec., by Elder HANNIBAL, Silas CRARY, of Sweden, to Mary CHAPIN, of Clarkson. Also on the 10th Dec., by Rev. Mr. BULL, E. W. BARTLEY, of Clarkson, to Mary Ann CRIPPEN, of Sweden. Also, on the 13th inst., by Rev. Mr. BULL, George CRIPPEN, of Sweden, to Mary E. BARTLEY, of Clarkson. Also on the 13th inst., by Rev. Mr. JUDD, Seymour HOWARD, of Sweden, to Louisa MASON, of Clarkson. Also on the 31st Dec., by Rev. Nathan FELLOWS, Mr. John VAN AUCKIN, to Miss Artemissa WEIMAN, all of that place.

  In Lockport, on the 27th ult.,by H. RICHARDSON, Esq., Mr. Joseph Burke, to Miss Jane McGREGOR.  Also, on the 5th inst., by Rev. Mr. BABCOCK, Mr. N. H. BECK, to Mrs. Lydia LEVAN, of Cambria.

  In Pultneyville, on New Years Eve, by Rev. John ROBINSON, Mr. William THOMPKINSON, to Miss Alzina CHAPPEL.

  By the same, on the 10th inst., Mr. Sylvester P. WHITE, to Miss Rosana RICE, both of the town of Williamson.

  In Lima, on the 24th ult.,by Rev. Mr. BARNARD, Lewis HURD, M.D., of 3 Rivers, St. Joseph county, Mich., to Mary, daughter of Ira C. WINANS, Esq., of Lima.
 
  In Newark, on the 24th ult., by Rev. Mr. DODGE, Mr. Jason S. SANFORD, of Palmyra, to Miss Betsey VALENTINE, of the former place.

  In Sodus, on the 30th ult., by Rev. C. MERWIN, Mr. M. Cuyler YOUNG, of Jordon, to Miss Lois Amanda ANDREWS, of the former place.
 
  In Royalton, on the 6th inst., by Rev. Mr. WAIT, Mr. Charles K. LOWFER, to Miss Emily SAFFORD, daughter of Elias SAFFORD, Esq.


Rochester Daily Democrat
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Tuesday, January 19, 1841

     MARRIED
  In this city, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr. CARLTON, Mr. Sylvester HOYT, to Miss Emily BLISS, all of this city.

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     DIED
  In Brockport, on the 17th instant, Mrs. Phebe PEET, aged 34 years, the wife of Lewis L. PEET, formerly of Rochester.

  In New York, on the 13th instant, protracted illness, in the 10th year of his age, Morton Edgar CRUGER, only son of W. E. and E. M. GRUGER.

  In Elmira, on the 9th inst., Mary, oldest daughter of Norris NORTH, aged 10 years.


Rochester Daily Democrat
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
January 20, 1841

    MARRIED
  In Chili, October 20th, Mr. Joseph CURTIS, Printer, of this city, to Miss Elizabeth GURNEY, of the former place.

  On the morning of Dec. 28th, 1840, in New bury, Ohio, by the Rev. Mr. WINTER, Mr John FISK, of the city of Rochester, New York, to Miss Maria H. HAYDEN, of the former place.
 
  In Shelby, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. D. F. PARSONS, Mr. Hiram FRARY, to Miss Rosina SNELL, daughter of Mr. John P. SNELL, all of that town.

  In Ithaca, on the 5th of Nov., 1840, by the Rev. William WISNER, Mr. Floyd S. HELM, To Miss Betsey C. JONES, daughter of Philo JONES, both of Southport, Chemung county, of New York.

  By the same, on the same evening, Mr. Albert JONES of Southport, to Miss Juliaelt HOWLAND, of Delhi, Delaware county, N. Y.

  In Payson, Adams county, Illinois, on the 24th of Dec., inst., Samuel HELM, formerly of Southport, to Miss Sophia PRINCE, of the former place.

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       DIED
  IN Elmira, on the 5th instant, Helen, daughter of Charles B. and Mary SMITH, aged 1 year and 10 months.

  In Wellsburg, Southport, on the 9th instant, instantly, while sitting in her chair, Mrs. Mary WELLS, wife of Judge Henry WELLS, aged 69 years.


Rochester Daily Democrat
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Saturday, January 30, 1841

      MARRIED
In this city, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. J. CHASE, Mr. John S. VANCOTT, to Miss Electa, daughter of Thomas H. DUNNING, Esq.

In Williamson, Wayne county, New York, on the 26th December 1840, by the Rev. A. C. LATHROP, Mr. William McINTYRE, of Sodus, to Miss Mary McINTYRE, of the former place.

In Williamson, by the same, on the 26th instant, Mr. Elwin PALLISTER, to Miss Lydia NASH, both of the town of Williamson.

In Port Gibson, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. William ROE, Mr. Manson SCHUTT, to Miss Caroline GODMAN, both of the former place.

In Hopewell, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. Mr. RICE, Morris WARNER, of Parma, Monroe county, New York, to Miss Margaret MARKS, of Haverstraw, Rockland county, N. Y.

In LeRoy, on the 21st instant, by H. H. CARPENTER, Esq., Col. Horace OLMSTEAD, to Miss Rachel PELLOCK, both of Stafford.

In this city, on the 28th inst., by the Rev. Tryon EDWARDS, Mr. James M. McLAUGHLIN, to Miss Julia Ann E. DYKE.

At Lenox, Madison county, on the 21st inst., by Rev. A. P. MASON, John MARBLE, M.D., of Marion, to Miss Sarah WHITMAN, of the former place.

On the 24th instant, by the Rev. Samuel WILSON, Mr. Chester PARDY, to Miss Rhoda MITCHELL, all of Rochester.

In Cariton, Orleans county, on the 20th instant, by the Rev. A. PROUS, of Yates, Mr. John HALL, to Miss Caroline WOODMANSLY, both of the former place.

In Geneseo, on the 21st instant, by Elder Hail WHITING, Mr. Aaron CLARK, of Niagara county, to Miss Rachael DAILY, of the former place.

In Geneseo, on the 21st instant, by Rev. John PARKER, Mr. Leonard DIEFFENBACHER, to Miss Maria DARIEN, all of the former place.

In Mount Morris, on the evening of the 10th instant, in St. John's Church, by Rev. H. S. ATTWATER, Mr. Morris S. KIMBALL, to Miss Louisa C. Tobey, all of Mt. Morris.

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