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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 Herald Newspaper Abstracts 1847

Reprinted with permission of Rhoda ENGLISH Ladd from Tioga County Newspaper Records Volume ONE.
Date Day/Month   Name text
1847 12 MAY N Aiken, D. L. Co-Partnership. The subscribers having purchased the entire interest of B. C. Wickham (of the firm of Wickham & Baldwin) notes, accounts, judgements, ect..., have this day entered into a co-partnership and will continue to do business under the firm of T.
1847 12 OCT M Alba, Maria m in Knoxville, on the evening of the 30th ultimo, by Archibald Knox, Esq., Mr. William B. Dimick to Miss Maria Alba, all of Knoxville.
1847 2 FEB N Allen, Thomas Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 16 FEB N Alworth, William Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 16 FEB N Andrews, E. B. Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 16 FEB N Andrews, Norman Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 21 JAN N Austin, Chauncey Notice in Tioga Co. by John C. Knox, A. P. Cone, J. N. Bache, Chauncey Austin, and others to grant a charter of incorporation for First Presbyterian Church and Society of Wellsborough.
1847 16 MAR M Austin, Emiline m in Delmar, on Tuesday the 11th inst. by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Archibald Walker of Charleston, to Emiline Austin, of Delmar.
1847 21 JAN N Bache, J. N. Notice in Tioga Co. by John C. Knox, A. P. Cone, J. N. Bache, Chauncey Austin, and others to grant a charter of incorporation for First Presbyterian Church and Society of Wellsborough.
1847 4 MAY D Bacon, Elmer Died in Charleston, on Wednesday last, Elmer Bacon, aged 57 years.
1847 30 MAR M Bacon, Elmer, Jr. m In Delmar on Sunday evening last, by Philemon Culver, Esq., Mr. Elmer Bacon, Jr. of Charleston, to Miss Sarah Johnson, of Delmar.
1847 12 MAY N Baldwin, T. L. Dissolution of Partnership. The co-partnership hereunto existing between the subscribers under the firm of Wickham & Baldwin is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be settled by T. L. Baldwin & Co. B. C. Wickham, T. L. Baldwin, March 
1847 12 MAY N Baldwin, T. L. Co-Partnership. The subscribers having purchased the entire interest of B. C. Wickham (of the firm of Wickham & Baldwin) notes, accounts, judgements, ect..., have this day entered into a co-partnership and will continue to do business under the firm of T.
1847 2 FEB N Bartler, Joseph Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 2 FEB N Blackman, Amon Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 12 OCT D Boyer, Catharine Died in Deerfield, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs. Catharine Boyer, aged 53.
1847 27 APR M Brenam, Peter m in Blossburg on the 22nd instant by [Benjamin Kress, Esq.], Mr. Peter Brenam, of Covington, to Miss Emily, eldest daughter of Josiah Evans.
1847 16 MAR D Broughton, Mary d in Delmar, on Friday the 12th inst., Mrs. Mary Broughton, consort of Urial Broughton.
1847 16 FEB N Butler, William Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 19 OCT M Carr, Agnes m at the same time and place [Delmar, 7 Oct.] by Rev. Comfort Beebe, Mr. Robert Roland to Miss Agnes Carr, all of Delmar.
1847 2 FEB N Coats, Timothy Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 21 JAN N Cone, A. P. Notice in Tioga Co. by John C. Knox, A. P. Cone, J. N. Bache, Chauncey Austin, and others to grant a charter of incorporation for First Presbyterian Church and Society of Wellsborough.
1847 4 MAY N Coolidge, Amos Notice: the partnership heretofore existing between us, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. Charles Coolidge, Amos Coolidge, Delmar, PA, March 29, 1847.
1847 4 MAY N Coolidge, Charles Notice: the partnership heretofore existing between us, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. Charles Coolidge, Amos Coolidge, Delmar, PA, March 29, 1847.
1847 2 FEB N Culver, Leander Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P. Da
1847 2 FEB N Culver, Leander Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 23 NOV M Culver, Philemon m in Charleston, on Sunday evening, last, Philemon Culver, Esq., Mr. Albert Smith to Miss Sarah Moore, all of Charleston.
1847 4 MAY D Daggett, Josephine Died in Jackson, April 29, Josfphine, daughter Lewis and Timothy Daggett, aged 2 years.
1847 2 FEB N Daily, P. Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 2 FEB N Davenport, John L. Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 2 FEB N Davenport, Lemuel Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 12 OCT M Dimick, William B. m in Knoxville, on the evening of the 30th ultimo, by Archibald Knox, Esq., Mr. William B. Dimick to Miss Maria Alba, all of Knoxville.
1847 24 AUG M Elliot, Charles V. m in Troy, Bradford County, PA, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Halliday, Dr. Charles V. Elliot of Mansfield, Tioga County, to Miss Eliza A. Graves, of Troy.
1847 27 APR M Evans, Emily Married in Blossburg on the 22nd instant by the same [Benjamin Kress, Esq.], Mr. Peter Brenam, of Covington, to Miss Emily, eldest daughter of Josiah Evans.
1847 26 OCT D Evans, Rebecca d at Blossburg, on Sun., the 17th of Oct., Mrs. Rebecca, wife of John Evans, aged 28 yrs, six mo., and 17 days. Leaves 4 children, the oldest of whom is only five years, and the youngest two months old.
1847 16 FEB N Fellows, Joseph Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 16 FEB N Ferguson, John Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 19 OCT M Field, Prescott P. m in Delmar, on the 7th inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Prescott P. Field, of Charleston to Miss Barbara Gorrie, of Delmar.
1847 21 JAN D Gaupp, Daniel Reg. Notice that John Levegood, Jr., Executor of will of Daniel Gaupp, deceased, has settled and filed his acct in Tioga Co. Orphan's Court.
1847 16 FEB N Gaylord, A. H. Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 18 MAY M Gibson, Orpha m in Charleston, on Sunday evening last, by Isaiah Wilson, Esq., Mr. James Johnson, of Farmington, to Miss Orpha Gibson, of Charleston.
1847 19 OCT M Gorrie, Barbara m in Delmar, on the 7th inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Prescott P. Field, of Charleston to Miss Barbara Gorrie, of Delmar.
1847 24 AUG M Graves, Eliza A. m in Troy, Bradford County, PA, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Halliday, Dr. Charles V. Elliot of Mansfield, Tioga County, to Miss Eliza A. Graves, of Troy.
1847 16 MAR M Horton, Thomas C. m in Delmar, on Wednesday, the 18th inst., by Elder C. Beebe, Mr. Thomas C. Horton to Miss Mariette Stanton, all of the former place.
1847 2 MAR D Isabella (shipwreck) Shipwreck - The brig Isabella, from Liverpool, bound for New York, was wrecked on the 22d ult. at Barnegat, and 75 passengers and 18 sailors were lost.
1847 19 OCT M Jennings, John C. m in Richmond, on the 10th inst by Isaiah Wilson, Esq., Mr. John C. Jennings of Charleston, to Miss Sarah Sloat, of Richmond.
1847 19 OCT M Johnson, Ann m on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. S. Grenell, Mr Wm. D. Stacy, of Jackson, to Miss Ann Johnson, of Rutland.
1847 18 MAY M Johnson, James m in Charleston, on Sunday evening last, by Isaiah Wilson, Esq., Mr. James Johnson, of Farmington, to Miss Orpha Gibson, of Charleston.
1847 30 MAR M Johnson, Sarah m In Delmar on Sunday evening last, by Philemon Culver, Esq., Mr. Elmer Bacon, Jr. of Charleston, to Miss Sarah Johnson, of Delmar.
1847 21 JAN N Knox, John C. Notice in Tioga Co. by John C. Knox, A. P. Cone, J. N. Bache, Chauncey Austin, and others to grant a charter of incorporation for First Presbyterian Church and Society of Wellsborough.
1847 27 APR M Levally, Leonard C. m in Covington, on the 24th ultimo, by Benjamin Kress, Esq., Mr. Leonard C. Levally to Miss Hannah West, both of Covington.
1847 2 FEB N LeVan, John D. Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 20 APR M Locke, Nancy Jane m in Shippen on Sunday, 18th inst. by Rev. J. F. Calkins Mr. Wm. O. Thompson of Covert, Seneca Co., N. Y. to Miss Nancy Jane Locke of the former place.
1847 4 MAY N Losey, Jesse Notice: the partnership heretofore existing between us, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. Charles Coolidge, Amos Coolidge, Delmar, PA, March 29, 1847.
1847 4 MAY N Losey, Melvin Notice: the partnership heretofore existing between us, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. Charles Coolidge, Amos Coolidge, Delmar, PA, March 29, 1847.
1847 12 MAY N Mathews, J. A. Co-Partnership. The subscribers having purchased the entire interest of B. C. Wickham (of the firm of Wickham & Baldwin) notes, accounts, judgements, ect..., have this day entered into a co-partnership and will continue to do business under the firm of T.
1847 16 FEB N Morse, John Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 9 NOV D Osborne, Elizabeth d at her residence, in Jackson twp., October 11th, ultimo, Mrs. Elizabeth Osborne, in the 19th year of her age. The deceased was a native of England, where she professed religion and joined the Baptist church, member of the Baptist Church in Jackson.
1847 2 FEB N Rathbun, Henry Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 30 MAR S Richeson, Emmavilla Notice is hereby given to all and every person, that my wife Emmavilla has forsaken my house, bed and board, without any just cause; and I forbid any person or persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debts of her contr
1847 30 MAR S Richeson, Philander Notice is hereby given to all and every person, that my wife Emmavilla has forsaken my house, bed and board, without any just cause; and I forbid any person or persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debts of her contr
1847 16 FEB N Richter, George Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 9 FEB M Ritter, Abigail m in Charleston, on Thursday the 4th instant, by J. Culver, Esq., Mr. G. W. West, of Wellsborough, to Miss Abigail Ritter of Delmar.
1847 19 OCT M Roland, Robert m at the same time and place [Delmar, 7 Oct.] by Rev. Comfort Beebe, Mr. Robert Roland to Miss Agnes Carr, all of Delmar.
1847 6 APR D Rumsey, Jeremiah Notice of Stephen H. Wood, exec. of will of Ezra Wood. Lyman Spencer, Adm. of the estate of Jeremiah Rumsey. Tioga County Orphan's Court 17 May, borough of Wellsborough.
1847 2 FEB N Ryon, Charles Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 16 FEB N Scudder, J. G. Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 20 APR N Sibring, John John Sibring applied for tavern license Liberty, April 9, 1847. Petition signed by: Conrad Kohler, Jared Phelps, Phillip T. Kohler, I. R. Moore, R. C. Sebring, Charles Mase, D. W. Canfield, Daniel Corson, Isaac Wurline, John Springer, H. E. Bradt, John Ne
1847 19 OCT M Sloat, Sarah m in Richmond, on the 10th inst by Isaiah Wilson, Esq., Mr. John C. Jennings of Charleston, to Miss Sarah Sloat, of Richmond.
1847 2 FEB N Slosson, Enos Petition for license to keep a public house in the village of Elkland. Leander Culver. Signed by: Thomas Allen, John D. LeVan, John L. Davenport, Timothy Coats, Enos Slosson, Lemuel Davenport, Charles Ryon, Amon Blackman, Geo. C. Blake, Joseph Bartler, P.
1847 23 NOV M Smith, Albert m in Charleston, on Sunday evening, last, Philemon Culver, Esq., Mr. Albert Smith to Miss Sarah Moore, all of Charleston.
1847 17 AUG D Smith, Wesley G. Died in`this borough, on the 3rd instant, Wesle} G., only child of John P. and Temperance Smith, aged six months and three days.
1847 16 FEB N Spackman, George Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 19 OCT M Stacy, Wm. D. m on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. S. Grenell, Mr Wm. D. Stacy, of Jackson, to Miss Ann Johnson, of Rutland.
1847 16 MAR M Stanton, Mariette m in Delmar, on Wednesday, the 18th inst., by Elder C. Beebe, Mr. Thomas C. Horton to Miss Mariette Stanton, all of the former place.
1847 16 FEB N Stratton, Martin Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 20 APR M Thompson, William O. m in Shippen on Sunday, 18th inst. by Rev. J. F. Calkins Mr. Wm. O. Thompson of Covert, Seneca Co., N. Y. to Miss Nancy Jane Locke of the former place.
1847 16 MAR M Walker, Archibald m in Delmar, on Tuesday the 11th inst. by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Archibald Walker of Charleston, to Emiline Austin, of Delmar.
1847 16 MAR M Warriner, Philena m in Delmar, on Sunday, the 28th ult., by Elder L. C. Warriner, Mr. Valentine Webb to Miss Philena Warriner, all of the former place.
1846 3 DEC D Waters, Mary d in Delmar, on the 30th ult., Mrs. Mary Waters, Aged 42.
1847 16 MAR M Webb, Valentine m in Delmar, on Sunday, the 28th ult., by Elder L. C. Warriner, Mr. Valentine Webb to Miss Philena Warriner, all of the former place.
1847 16 FEB N Welch, F. Petition of George Spackman for public house at The Washington House in Blossburg, Bloss twp, Tioga Co. Signed by: Norman Andrews, J. G. Scudder, Martin Stratton, Wm. Alworth, E. B. Andrews, A. H. Gaylord, Joseph Fellows, F. Welch, Wm. Butler, John Fergus
1847 9 FEB M West, G. W. m in Charleston, on Thursday the 4th instant, by J. Culver, Esq., Mr. G. W. West, of Wellsborough, to Miss Abigail Ritter of Delmar.
1847 27 APR M West, Hannah m in Covington, on the 24th ultimo, by Benjamin Kress, Esq., Mr. Leonard C. Levally to Miss Hannah West, both of Covington.
1847 12 MAY N Wickham, B. C. Dissolution of Partnership. The co-partnership hereunto existing between the subscribers under the firm of Wickham & Baldwin is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be settled by T. L. Baldwin & Co. B. C. Wickham, T. L. Baldwin, March 
1847 6 APR D Wood, Ezra Notice of Stephen H. Wood, exec. of will of Ezra Wood. Lyman Spencer, Adm. of the estate of Jeremiah Rumsey. Tioga County Orphan's Court 17 May, borough of Wellsborough.


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