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From Newspaper Records from Tioga County PA Multiple Volumes, Abstracted by Ruth Wetherbee, Julia Wetherbee, Rhoda ENGLISH Ladd, William A. Ladd. Also additional submissions sent in by Tri Counties Web Site Volunteers

All data copied from newspaper file as it appeared in the record using their spelling. The original copies of the newspapers are on file at the Green Free Library located in Wellsboro. Published 1981. Permission for reprinting on the Tri-County Web Sites given by Rhoda ENGLISH Ladd in 1997.

Tioga Eagle Newspaper Abstracts 1842-1844

Date Day/Month   Name text
1842 13 APR D Aiken, John d in Tioga Village, PA, April 8th, 1842, John Aiken, Esq., age 77 years, formerly of Windham, VT, where he was a former associate Judge of court of common pleas for 8 years, member of Vt Legislature for 16 years, member of Church of Christ.
1844 26 JUN M Ailsworth, Betsey m in Pike, Potter Co. PA on the --- inst., by Elijah Johnson, Esq., Mr. Rufus Johnson to Mrs. Betsey Ailsworth, all of that place.
1843 10 MAY M Alford, Ursula m on the 3rd inst. at Tioga, by C. H. Place Esq., Mr. Stewart M. Geer to Miss Ursula Alford, all of Tioga.
1844 3 JUL M Ames, Diantha m in Charleston on the 23rd ult. by J. I. Jackson, Esq., Mr. Dennis H. Hotchkiss of Tioga, to Miss Diantha Ames of Charleston.
1842 16 NOV M Austin, Angeline m on the 10th inst in Charleston by Rev. D. B. Lawton, Alanson E. Niles Esq. to Miss Angeline, daughter of Mr. Caleb Austin all of Charleston.
1843 23 AUG M Austin, Charles m at residence of A. E. Niles Esq., in Charleston, Tioga Co. PA on the 17th inst by Rev. D. B. Lawton, Mr. Chas Austin to Miss Sarah A. Lossinger of Wellsboro.
1844 6 MAR N Bellman, Jacob Jacob Bellman transfers all real & personal property to John & Sarah Bellman for the maintenance of myself Jacob & wife Charlotte. Feb. 1, 1844 Bloss Twp.
1844 24 APR M Bellman, Sarah m in Bloss Twp. on the 5th inst. by Evan Harries Esq., Mr. Evan Jordan to Miss Sarah Bellman, all of Bloss.
1844 10 APR M Bishee, Betsey m in Montrose, Sesq. Co. PA, March 21st in the presence of Almighty God, and before Rev. John R. Boswell and other witnesses, James W. Chapman, editor of the Susquehanna Register, and Betsey, dau of Maj. S. Bishee of Brooklyn, all of Susquehanna Co. PA.
1844 8 AUG M Blair, Leverett m in Delmar on the 5th inst., by the Rev. C. Breck, Mr. Leverett Blair of Hitchcocksville, CT, to Miss Electa Sprague of Columbia Co. NY.
1842 9 FEB N Bloss, A. Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1842 17 AUG   Bonaparte, Napoleon For history of Napoleon Bonaparte, see The Eagle, August 17, 1842.
1843 1 FEB M Borden, Arvilla m in Charleston, the 25th ult by Elder H. A. Pratt, Mr. George Parker to Miss Arvilla Borden, all of Charleston.
1842 19 JAN D Bowen, Galusha d on the 14th inst at his residence at Montoursville, Lyc Co, Galusha Bowen, formerly of Tioga Co, PA.
1842 9 FEB N Boyd, H. Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1843 22 FEB D Brewster, Sally d in Wellsboro on the 10th, Miss Sally Brewster in the 67th year of her age.
1844 15 MAY M Bridgman, Henrietta m on the 12th inst. in the Presbyterian Church at Big Meadows by the Rev. Charles Breck. Mr. Thomas P. Stowell to Miss Henrietta Bridgman, all of Shippen Twp., Tioga Co. PA.
1842 28 DEC M Broughton, Ruel m on Dec 25, by Rev. A. Sherwood, Mr. Ruel Broughton to Miss Mary Ann Kimball, daughter of Mr. Daniel Kimball, all of Tioga Co. PA.
1844 28 AUG D Brown, Emily Rebecca d in Wellsboro, August 21st, Emily Rebecca Brown, only daughter of Alpheus D. & Adaline Brown, aged 4 years & 5 months.
1844 15 MAY M Brown, Happylonia A. m at Covington on Sabbath eve last 12th inst. by Rev. George Spratt. Mr. James F. Frost to Miss Happylonia A. Brown, all of Covington.
1843 19 JUL D Brown, Rebecca d at the residence of her son in Richford, Tioga Co. NY on the 8th inst., Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Thomas Brown of this town aged 58 years.
1844 19 JUN D Brown, Thomas Lewis d in this boro on the 14th inst., Thomas Lewis Brown, eldest child of Alpheus D & Adoline Brown. Aged 6 years, and 7 months, 10 days.
1842 13 JUL D Bull, James P. d in Towanda the 29th ult., Col. James P. Bull in the 40th year of his age.
1842 9 FEB M Burley, Henry m in Richmond on the 23rd ult by the Rev. N. H. Ripley, Mr. Henry Burley to Miss Febee Sweet, both of Richmond Twp.
1842 13 JUL M Burley, Jane m on the 3rd inst in Charleston, Tioga Co., PA by A. E. Niles Esq. Mr. Andrew Wetmore to Miss Jane Burley, all of Charleston.
1842 28 SEP N Butler, Hartford Mr. Hartford Butler has declined being a candidate for commissioners at the ensuing election.
1842 9 MAR D Butler, Isabella d in Delmar on the 5th inst. Mrs. Isabella. Consort of Mr. Rufus Butler in the 64th year of her age.
1844 21 FEB M Calkins, Mary m on Tuesday, the 13th inst, by Rev. Mr. Ashworth, Mr. Francis Curey to Miss Mary Calkins, all of Tioga.
1843 1 FEB M Campbell, Catharine m in Williamsport, Lycoming Co. PA, at the res. of F. D. Campbell Esq, on Tues the 24th ult by Rev. Mr. Phillips, Mr. John Forsythe Carter (editor of Lycoming Gazette) to Miss Catharine, daughter of F. D. Campbell esq, all of Williamsport.
1843 1 FEB M Carter, John Forsythe m in Williamsport, Lycoming Co. PA, at the res. of F. D. Campbell Esq, on Tues the 24th ult by Rev. Mr. Phillips, Mr. John Forsythe Carter (editor of Lycoming Gazette) to Miss Catharine, daughter of F. D. Campbell esq, all of Williamsport.
1844 7 FEB D Catlin, Harriet d in Charleston, Oct 23rd, 1843, Harriet, daughter of Cyrus Catlin, aged 4.
1844 7 FEB D Catlin, Jesse d in Charleston Jan 14th, inst., Jesse Catlin, aged 76 years.
1844 10 APR M Chapman, James W. m in Montrose, Sesq. Co. PA, March 21st in the presence of Almighty God, and before Rev. John R. Boswell and other witnesses, James W. Chapman, editor of the Susquehanna Register, and Betsey, dau of Maj. S. Bishee of Brooklyn, all of Susquehanna Co. PA.
1842 8 JUN M Chase, Mary Jane m in Charleston by A. E. Niles Esq., Mr. Horton Matson of Tioga Co., PA to Miss Mary Jane Chase of Steuben Co. NY
1842 8 JUN M Chase, Mary Jane m in Charleston by A. E. Niles Esq. Mr. Horton Matson of Tioga Co. PA to Miss Mary Jane Chase of Steuben Co., NY.
1842 9 FEB N Cleaver, Samuel S. Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1844 8 MAY M Cole, Amy m in Horacetown on the ---- ult. by Job Geer., Esq. Mr. James Williams to Miss Amy Cole, all of above place.
1843 16 AUG M Compton, Mary Ann m in Middlebury, Tioga Co. PA, Sunday the 6th inst. by C. H. Place Esq., Mr. Sammuel Wedge to Miss Mary Ann Compton, all of Middlebury.
1844 4 DEC M Cross, Rose W. m in Harrisburg the 12th ult. by the Rev. W. R. DeWitt, E. S. Goodrich, Esq., Editor of the Bradford Reporter to Mrs. Rose W. Cross of Harrisburg.
1844 10 APR M Crum, William m on the 4th ult in Muscantine Co. Iowa, by the Rev. Mr. Thompson, William Crum, Esq., Editor of the Iowa City Standard & formerly of Harrisburg, to Miss Elvira, daughter of Rev. Thomas O'Dell.
1844 21 FEB M Curey, Francis m on Tuesday, the 13th inst, by Rev. Mr. Ashworth, Mr. Francis Curey to Miss Mary Calkins, all of Tioga.
1844 4 DEC M Damon, Pardon m by Rev. S. J. McCulough on the 20th ult., Pardon Damon Esq., of Lawrenceville, PA to Miss L. A. Lindsley of Lindsley, NY.
1842 9 NOV M Dean, S. F. m in Shaftsburg Vt on August 11, 1842, S. F. Dean Esq. & Miss Mary M. Harris.
1842 20 APR M Dewey, Lucy m on Sunday, the 10th inst. at Covington by J.W. Lester, Minister of the Gospel; Mr. Nathan Lester & Miss Lucy Dewey of Covington, PA.
1843 23 AUG M Dike, Nathaniel L. m in Coudersport, Potter Co. PA on the 17th inst by Rev. J. B. Bradt, Mr. Nathaniel L. Dike, merchant, to Miss Mary, daughter of Hon T. Ives, all of Coudersport.
1844 10 JUL D Doane, Julia d at Covington on June 25th. Julia, daughter of Rev. J. Doane, aged 5 years.
1842 9 FEB N Dyer, Edwin Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1842 23 FEB D Eddy, Ethan G. d in Brookfield, Tioga Co, on the 18th inst. Mr. Ethan G. Eddy, son of Mr. E. P. Eddy in the 25th year of his age.
1842 9 FEB N Elliot, N. A. Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1844 15 MAY D Ellis, Amando d at Grampton Hills, Clearfield Co. PA on the 34d ult. Amando, wife of Asaph Ellis in the 48th year of her age. She left a husband & 10 children, member of the Baptist Church for 26 years.
1844 6 MAR M Ellis, Chloe m on Sunday, the 3rd inst. by J. F. Jackson Esq., Mr. Job Rexford to Miss Chloe Ellis, all of Shippen.
1844 24 APR M English, Richard m in Charleston, the 14th inst. by the Rev. Chas Breck, Mr. Richard English to Miss Louise Henry, all of Tioga Co. PA.
1842 12 OCT M Evans, John m in Bloss on Sept. 27th, 1842 by Evan Harries Esq., Mr. John Evans from late of Trout Run to Miss Rebecca Schryner of Lewis Twp., Lycoming Co, PA.
1842 3 AUG M Evans, Lwimda m at Covington the 27th ult by Elder J. W. Lester, Mr. Thos Mathers of Athens & Miss Lwimda Evans of Ridgebury, both of Bradford Co. PA.
1842 3 AUG M Evans, Lwinda m at Covington, the 27th ult by Elder J. W. Lester; Mr. Thos. Mathers of Athens & Miss Lwinda Evans of Ridgebury, both of Bradford Co. PA.
1844 10 APR M Fenn, Theoplilus m in Lebanon March 28th by the Rev. Mr. Wagner, Theoplilus Fenn esq, of the Pennsylvania Telegraph to Miss Margaret, daughter of Dr. Verbeke, both of Harrisburg.
1842 28 DEC M Fisher, Daniel m on the 18th of Dec by Rev. A. Sherwood, Mr. Daniel Fisher to Miss Catherine Stickley, both of Delmar.
1844 14 AUG M Forsythe, James m in Morris Twp. August 8th by Rev. A. Sherwood, Mr. James Forsythe to Miss Julia Ann Landers (Landis).
1842 12 OCT M Francis, Ephraim m in Delmar on Wed, the 14th ult. by Simon Houghton, Esq., Mr. Ephraim Francis to Miss Mary Satterly, all of Delmar.
1844 15 MAY M Frost, James F. m at Covington on Sabbath eve last 12th inst. by Rev. George Spratt. Mr. James F. Frost to Miss Happylonia A. Brown, all of Covington.
1843 4 JAN D Frost, John U. d on the 31st ult. in Rutland, Tioga Co. PA, John U. Frost Esq.
1842 23 FEB M Gai, Ann Jane m in Washington City, DC, on Thurs. Evening, 3rd inst. by the Rev. O. B. Brown, Maj William Patten of Towanda to Ann Jane Gai Late of Philadelphia.
1843 10 MAY M Geer, Stewart M. m on the 3rd inst. at Tioga, by C. H. Place Esq., Mr. Stewart M. Geer to Miss Ursula Alford, all of Tioga.
1844 10 JUL M Gleason, Abner m in Elkland on the 2nd inst. by John Ryon Jr. Esq., Mr. Abner Gleason to Mrs. Robbins, both of Elkland Twp.
1844 4 DEC M Goodrich, E. S. m in Harrisburg the 12th ult. by the Rev. W. R. DeWitt, E. S. Goodrich, Esq., Editor of the Bradford Reporter to Mrs. Rose W. Cross of Harrisburg.
1843 22 FEB M Gorrey, Mary m in Wellsboro on the 16th inst., by Rev. Charles Breck, Mr. George Meek to Miss Mary Gorrey, all of Wellsboro, PA.
1842 10 AUG M Gorrie, Agnes m in Wellsboro the 27th ult by Rev. Samuel Breck, Mr. Peter Green of Delmar to Miss Agnes Gorrie of Wellsboro.
1842 10 AUG M Gorrie, Agnes m in Wellsboro on the 27th ult by Rev. Chas Breck; Mr. Peter Green of Delmar to Miss Agnes Gorrie of Wellsboro, PA.
1844 2 OCT M Grandin, J. L. S. m in Elkland, PA the 21st of Sept by Rev. D. B. Lawton, the Rev. J. L. S. Grandin of the Genessee Conference to Miss Elizabeth Knapp, formerly of Charleston, PA.
1842 20 JUL M Graves, Thomas m at Covington the 4th inst by Elden H. A. Pratt, Mr. Thos. Graves to Miss Samantha How of Covington.
1844 6 MAR D Green, Benjamite d in Sullivan Saturday, Feb. 3rd, Benjamite Green in the 73rd year of his life.
1842 10 AUG M Green, Peter m in Wellsboro the 27th ult by Rev. Samuel Breck, Mr. Peter Green of Delmar to Miss Agnes Gorrie of Wellsboro.
1842 10 AUG M Green, Peter m in Wellsboro on the 27th ult by Rev. Chas Breck; Mr. Peter Green of Delmar to Miss Agnes Gorrie of Wellsboro, PA.
1844 19 JUN D Green, Piercy d in Sullivan on Sunday, May 26th, Piercy Green, widow of the late Benjamite Green in the 64th year of her life.
1844 13 NOV M Griffin, Mary m on Sunday, 10th inst by A. E. Niles, esq., Mr. Charles Venton to Miss Mary Griffin, all of Charleston.
1844 17 JUL M Harris, Emily m at hotel of B. R. Hall in Blossubrg on the 13th inst. by E. Harries, Esq., Mr. Erastus Kelly to Miss Emily Harris, both of Richmond Twp., Tioga Co. PA.
1842 9 NOV M Harris, Mary M. m in Shaftsburg Vt on August 11, 1842, S. F. Dean Esq. & Miss Mary M. Harris.
1844 20 MAR M Havens, Sealum m on Sunday, the 10th by Jefferson Sherman, Esq., Sealum Havens of Columbia, Bradford Co., to Miss Hannah Howland of Rutland, Tioga Co. PA.
1844 24 APR M Henry, Louise m in Charleston, the 14th inst. by the Rev. Chas Breck, Mr. Richard English to Miss Louise Henry, all of Tioga Co. PA.
1843 10 MAY D Hill, Carolyn d in Wellsboro the 8th inst., Mrs. Carolyn Hill in the 33rd year of her lige.
1844 24 JUL D Hoard, Dwight E. R. d in Mansfield the 17th inst. of scarlet fever. Dwight E. R. son of Joseph S. & Laura M. Hoard. Aged 2 years, 5 months.
1842 9 NOV M Hoig, Cook m in Delmar on the 2nd inst by S. Houston, Esq., Mr. Cook Hoig to Miss A. A. Webb, both of Delmar.
1842 9 FEB M Holden, Daniel L. m on the 26th ult in Richmond by Benj Kress, Esq., Mr. Daniel L. Holden to Miss Betsey E. Mudge, both of Richmond twp.
1842 9 NOV M Horton, S. A. m in Delmar on the 11th ult by S. Houghton Esq, Mr. Hiram Kilburne to Miss S. A. Horton, all of Delmar.
1844 3 JUL M Hotchkiss, Dennis H. m in Charleston on the 23rd ult. by J. I. Jackson, Esq., Mr. Dennis H. Hotchkiss of Tioga, to Miss Diantha Ames of Charleston.
1842 23 MAR D Houghton, Esther d in Delmar the 4th of Feb., Miss Esther, daughter of Simeon Houghton Esq. in the 23rd year of her life.
1842 20 JUL M How, Samantha m at Covington the 4th inst by Elden H. A. Pratt, Mr. Thos. Graves to Miss Samantha How of Covington.
1844 17 JUL M Howe, Anne m in Delmar on the 7th inst. by Rev. Elder Sherwood, Mr. Israel Stone to Miss Anne Howe, all of Delmar.
1844 20 MAR M Howland, Hannah m on Sunday, the 10th by Jefferson Sherman, Esq., Sealum Havens of Columbia, Bradford Co., to Miss Hannah Howland of Rutland, Tioga Co. PA.
1842 12 OCT M Inhoof, William m in Covington on the 7th inst by Benj Kress, Esq., Mr. William Inhoof to Miss Elizabeth Whittaker, both of Liberty Twp.
1842 3 AUG D Ives, Benajah H. d, Benajah H. Ives, Meadville, PA, on the 20th of June, 1842.
1844 26 JUN M Johnson, Rufus m in Pike, Potter Co. PA on the --- inst., by Elijah Johnson, Esq., Mr. Rufus Johnson to Mrs. Betsey Ailsworth, all of that place.
1843 1 NOV M Jones, Richmond m at Tioga Village the 27th ult by the Rev. Mr. ----, Mr. Richmond Jones to Miss Sarah, daughter of Col. Millard, all of Tioga Co. PA.
1844 24 APR M Jordan, Evan m in Bloss Twp. on the 5th inst. by Evan Harries Esq., Mr. Evan Jordan to Miss Sarah Bellman, all of Bloss.
1844 17 JUL M Kelly, Erastus m at hotel of B. R. Hall in Blossubrg on the 13th inst. by E. Harries, Esq., Mr. Erastus Kelly to Miss Emily Harris, both of Richmond Twp., Tioga Co. PA.
1843 11 OCT M Kelts, Catherine m at Covington on the 12th inst by the Rev. Dr. Spratt, Mr. Thurber to Miss Catherine Kelts, all of Covington, Tioga Co. PA.
1842 9 NOV M Kilburne, Hiram m in Delmar on the 11th ult by S. Houghton Esq, Mr. Hiram Kilburne to Miss S. A. Horton, all of Delmar.
1842 28 DEC M Kimball, Mary Ann m on Dec 25, by Rev. A. Sherwood, Mr. Ruel Broughton to Miss Mary Ann Kimball, daughter of Mr. Daniel Kimball, all of Tioga Co. PA.
1844 27 MAR M King, Cyrus m at Tioga Village by Joseph Arken Esq, Mr. Cyrus King to Miss Elizabeth Mantor, all of Tioga, PA.
1842 13 JUL M King, Mary W. m on the 28th ult at Ceres, McKean Co., by -------. John S. Mann Esq. of Coudersport to Miss Mary W., daughter of John King, Esq. of McKean County.
1844 2 OCT M Knapp, Elizabeth m in Elkland, PA the 21st of Sept by Rev. D. B. Lawton, the Rev. J. L. S. Grandin of the Genessee Conference to Miss Elizabeth Knapp, formerly of Charleston, PA.
1844 4 DEC M Knapp, Harriet S. m in Charleston on the 28th ult. by the Rev. P. Powers, Mr. John T. Turner of Beechers Island to Miss Harriet S. Knapp of Charleston.
1842 9 FEB N Knox, George Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1842 9 FEB N Knox, S. B. Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1842 9 FEB N Kress, Benjamin Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1842 9 FEB N Kress, George C. Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu
1842 9 FEB N Kress, Thomas Josiah N. Wright of Covington, Tioga Co. intends of apply for tavern license. Signed by: George Knox, Hugh McCabe, J. Welman, George C. Kress, Ira Patcher, Thomas Kress, Benj Kress, Edwin Dyer, N. A. Elliot, Silas E. Perry, S. B. Knox, S. S. Pachard, Samu

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