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The Phenix 1828-1835

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.

Phenix Newspaper Abstracts 1828-1835

Reprinted with permission of Rhoda ENGLISH Ladd from Tioga County Newspaper Records Volume ONE . Thanks to Diane Bender of Maryland for retyping this.

Date Day/Month   Name text
1830 23 JAN M Alley, Mrs. m on Thursday the 14th inst. in Andover, Allegany co N.Y. by the Rev. Varanus Bemis, Deacon Barnabas Reed of Coudersport, Potter County, PA to Mrs. Alley of the former place.
1830 8 MAY M Andrus, Darwin m on the 29th ult. by Lucius Barlow Esq., Mr. Darwin Andrus, to Miss Elizabeth E. Andrus, both of Charleston twp.
1830 8 MAY M Andrus, Elizabeth E. m on the 29th ult. by Lucius Barlow Esq., Mr. Darwin Andrus, to Miss Elizabeth E. Andrus, both of Charleston twp.
1830 6 MAR M Ayers, James m on the 1st inst. by John Taggart, Esq. Mr. James Ayers to Miss Betsey Hinkle, both of Eulilia twp.
1830 23 JAN M Barber, Esther m same day [17th] by the same [Rev. Benj G. Avery], Mr. Serlyman Perien to Miss Esther Barber, both of Chester.
1830 8 MAY M Barker, William m in Elkland, 29th ult. by Nathaniel Seely, Esq. Mr. William Barker, to Miss Anna Tubbs, daughter of Col. R. Tubbs.
1835 11 JUL M Barnhart, Elizabeth m in Delmar twp, on Thursday last, by Daniel Kelsey, Esq. Mr. Robert Francis, Jr. to Miss Elizabeth Barnhart, all of that place.
1834 27 SEP M Beecher, Sarah m in Shippen twp, on Thursday the 18th inst. by the Rev. C. Wheeler, Mr. Samuel Phillips, to Miss Sarah Beecher, both of that place.
1830 23 JAN M Bellows, Amanda m on Monday the 18th by John Taggart, Esq. Mr. Isaac Howland to Miss Amanda Bellows, both of Eulalia.
1835 4 JUL D Benedict, Mrs. d Drowned - Cownasque: a boy by the name of Drew on the 20th inst. and a Mrs. Benedict, wife of Do-___ Benedict [the paper was torn but the third letter looked like a c, perhaps it was "Doctor"] of Elkland twp was drowned on Sunday last.
1835 14 MAR D Burlingame, Stephen d (communicated) at Deerfield, on Friday the 6th inst. Mr. Stephen Burlingame, in the 73d year of his age.
1835 14 MAR M Carr, Asahel m at Deerfield, on Sunday, the 1st inst. by Edward C. Young, Esq. Mr. Asahel Carr to Miss Sarah Yarnall, both of Deerfield.
1835 4 JUL D Carsaw, Betsey Matilda d on the 26th ult. at the residence of her father on Pine Creek in Tioga county of consumption, Mrs. Betsey Matilda, consort of Chester L. Carsaw, of Potter county, and the daughter of Captain John Phenix, in the 27th year of her age.
1828 29 NOV D Catlin, Eunice d on Friday evening last, in Charleston of a consumption, Mrs. Eunice Catlin, wife of Mr. Cyrus Catlin, aged 25 years.
1830 23 JAN M Chafee, William m on Sunday, the 17th by the Rev. Benj G. Avery. Mr. Wm. Chafee to Miss betsey Ellis, both of London, Potter County.
1835 14 MAR M Clark, Isaac m at Lawrenceville, on Monday, the 23d ult. by the Rev. Mr. O'Flyng, Mr. Isaac Clark of Knoxville, to Miss Eliza Peters of the former place.
1830 8 MAY M Cook, Gideon m on the 29th ult. in Tioga twp, by B. H. Ives, Esq., Mr. Gideon Cook, of Wellsboro, to Miss Philena, daughter of Oliver Willard of Charleston.
1835 18 JUL D Cowper, William H. A. I. d at Chuckatuck, in Nansemond Co., yest. aft., Mr. Samuel Whitefield, Jr. and Mr. William H. A. I. Cowper, both of Isle of Wight Co., died. Story of the duel.
1830 27 MAR D Cryder, Edmond F. d on the 11th inst. Mr. Edmond F. Cryder, on of the editors of the Harrisburg Chronicle, aged 24 years.
1830 26 JUN M Dartt, Spencer m in this borough, on the 25th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq., Mr. Spencer Dartt of Charleston, to Miss Emma E. Sanford of Wellsborough.
1828 12 OCT  D Davis, Isabel d in the township, on Friday evening last, Isabel daughter of Mr. Asa Davis, aged 2 years.
1828 04 OCT M Dennis, Seyler m by Daniel Foster, Esq. Mr. Seyler Dennis to Miss Almina Peterson, all of Keating Township, McKean County
1830 23 JAN M Ellis, Betsey m on Sunday, the 17th by the Rev. Benj G. Avery. Mr. Wm. Chafee to Miss Betsey Ellis, both of London, Potter County.
1829 24 JAN M Elsworth, Hilinda m in Potter Co. on the 15th inst. Mr. Abram Kilborn of this township, to Miss Hilinda Elsworth, of the former place.
1829 13 FEB D Emery, Josiah m on the evening of the 12th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq. Mr. Josiah Emery, Principal of the Wellsboro Academy, to Miss Julia Ann, daughter of John Beecher Esq. all of Wellsborough.
1830 17 JUL D Everhart, William, son of d on Friday, the 25th ulti. a son of Wm. Everhart, Esq. of West Chester, Pa., a youth of 16 years of age, while endeavoring to stop his horses which had taken fright, and became unmanageable, was thrown upon the ground and crushed by a loaded wagon. - Phi
1830 21 AUG D Fell, Jesse d in the borough of Wilkesbarre, on Wednesday last, in the 80th year of his age, Jesse Fell, Esq. one of the Associate Judges for Luzerne county.
1830 27 MAR M Field, Lucia Maria m in this village, on the 14th inst. by Rev. John Copeland, Mr. Joseph Fish, Jr. and Lawrenceville, to Miss Lucia Maria Field, daughter of the late Col. Isaac Field, of Wellsborough.
1835 18 APR D Finch, Johnathan (Taken from the Stamford Conn. Sentinel) d on the 10th instant, Johnathan Finch, at North Castle, Westchester Co., N.Y.
1830 27 MAR M Fish, Joseph, Jr. m in this village, on the 14th inst. by Rev. John Copeland, Mr. Joseph Fish, Jr. and Lawrenceville, to Miss Lucia Maria Field, daughter of the late Col. Isaac Field, of Wellsborough.
1835 11 JUL M Francis, Robert, Jr. m in Delmar twp, on Thursday last, by Daniel Kelsey, Esq. Mr. Robert Francis, Jr. to Miss Elizabeth Barnhart, all of that place.
1830 14 AUG M Gray, Issabella m at Covington village, on Thursday last, by Thomas Dyer, Esq., Mr. F. E. Young, to Miss Issabella, daughter of John Gray, Esq.
1828 04 OCT  D Gray, Nathaniel d in Covington Township on the 20th ult. Mr. Nathaniel Gray
1830 26 JUN M Hall, Catharine m in this borough, on the 25th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq., Mr. Spencer Dartt of Charleston, to Miss Emma E. Sanford of Wellsborough.
1829 4 APR D Harris, Jacob d on Sunday, 18th ult., the house of Mr. Jacob Harris, in Pike township, Ohio caught fire in the absence of himself and wife. Two of their 5 children burned to death. (Ohio paper)
1834 27 SEP D Healy, William d a painter, William Healy, while painting the steeple of the North Dutch Church, in William Street, New York, fell and died yesterday morning.
1830 6 MAR M Hinkle, Betsey m on the 1st inst. by John Taggart, Esq. Mr. James Ayers to Miss Betsey Hinkle, both of Eulilia twp.
1829 17 JAN  D Howland, Eunice See Eunice Smith (married name)
1830 23 JAN M Howland, Isaac m on Monday the 18th by John Taggart, Esq. Mr. Isaac Howland to Miss Amanda Bellows, both of Eulalia.
1830 6 MAR M Ives, John m on the 20th ult. in Potter county, by John Taggart, Esq. Mr. John Ives, to Miss Patty Vanatter, both of Pike twp.
1829 17 JAN D Izard, George d on the 22d of November last, His Excellency Geo. Izard, Governor of the Territory of Arkansas.
1829 17 JAN D Jackson, Rachel d on the 22d of December at the Hermitage, near Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Rachel Jackson, the amiable consort of Gen. Andrew Jackson.
1830 27 MAR M Keeney, Jesse m on the 18th, by Chaucey Alford, Esq., Mr. Jesse Keeney, of Middlebury, to Miss Sophronia M'Arthur, of Delmar.
1829 11 APR D Kelley, Eben S. d Eben S. Kelley of the Senate of this state from Armstrong county. (H. paper)
1830 1 MAY M Kelley, Percy m in Charleston, on Thursday, the 22d ult. by Lucius Barlow Esq., Mr. Warren Wetmore to Miss Percy Kelley.
1830 20 FEB M Kerr, Miss (See death of same date)
1830 20 FEB  D Kerr, Miss Affecting Casualty: story of the death of Miss Kerr on the day following her marriage to Mr. John Montgomery. (See article for details.)
1829 24 JAN M Kilborn, Abram m in Potter Co. on the 15th inst. Mr. Abram Kilborn of this township, to Miss Hilinda Elsworth, of the former place.
1829 11 APR D Lehman, William d Dr. William Lehman of the house of representatives of the state from the city of Phila'a. He departed this life on Saturday.
1833 6 JAN D Lyons, Robert d (Heading of article, "Fatal Duel at Perth L.C.") Mr. Robert Lyons was killed in a duel at Perth on the 13th inst. He was about 19 years of a age. (Canadian Courant)
1830 26 JUN M Mallery, Garrick m in this borough, on the 25th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq., Mr. Spencer Dartt of Charleston, to Miss Emma E. Sanford of Wellsborough.
1830 27 MAR M M'Arthur, Sophronia m on the 18th, by Chaucey Alford, Esq., Mr. Jesse Keeney, of Middlebury, to Miss Sophronia M'Arthur, of Delmar.
1829 10 JAN  D M'Lelland, Capt. S. Capt. S. M'Lelland, of the schr. Mary, of Warren, R.I. died yesterday from the effects of wounds inflicted upon his head by villain of villains who assailed and robbed him Thursday night (Richmond Whig)
1830 26 JUN D M'Meens, John d on Saturday the 12th inst. Col. John M'Meens, of Lycoming County, in the 55th year of his age.
1834 27 SEP D Moffat, Thomas (See account of Ronaldson, Wm.)
1830 20 FEB M Montgomery, John Affecting Casualty: story of the death of Miss Kerr on the day following her marriage to Mr. John Montgomery. (See article for details.)
1830 1 MAY D Mosher, Jeremiah d on Monday, 8th ult. in the 77th yeav of his age, Brigadier Gen. Jeremiah Mosher - article includes a story of his RW service.
1834 13 DEC M Murphey, Cynthia m in this borough, on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Benjamin Shipman, Mr. Daniel Weeden, of New York, to Mrs. Cynthia Murphey, of this borough.
1830 27 MAR D Niles, Nathan d on Wednesday, 3d. inst. at his residence in Charlestown twp, Mr. Nathan Niles, Jr. in the 49th year of his age. In the death of Mr. Niles, his companion and children have been deprived of a kind husband and a tender parent.
1830 23 JAN M Perien, Serlyman m same day [17th] by the same [Rev. Benj G. Avery], Mr. Serlyman Perien to Miss Esther Barber, both of Chester.
1835 14 MAR M Peters, Eliza m at Lawrenceville, on Monday, the 23d ult. by the Rev. Mr. O'Flyng, Mr. Isaac Clark of Knoxville, to Miss Eliza Peters of the former place.
1828 04 OCT  M Peterson, Almina m by Daniel Foster, Esq. Mr. Seyler Dennis to Miss Almina Peterson, all of Keating Township, McKean County
1835 4 JUL D Phenix, Betsey Matilda See Carsaw, Betsey Matilda (married name)
1834 27 SEP M Phillips, Samuel m in Shippen twp, on Thursday the 18th inst. by the Rev. C. Wheeler, Mr. Samuel Phillips, to Miss Sarah Beecher, both of that place.
1835 25 JUL N Pratt, Jonathan Information Wanted, of Jonathan Pratt son of Ebenezer Pratt. His mothers maiden name was Bulah Washburn. He emigrated from Bridgewater in Mass., it is believed about the year 1788. Jonathan R. Pratt, P. M. at Canton twp, Bradford Co., Pa.
1834 27 SEP D Purvis, Grace (See account of Ronaldson, Wm.)
1830 23 JAN M Reed, Barnabas m on Thursday the 14th inst. in Andover, Allegany co N.Y. by the Rev. Varanus Bemis, Deacon Barnabas Reed of Coudersport, Potter County, PA to Mrs. Alley of the former place.
1834 27 SEP D Ronaldson, Archibald (See account of Ronaldson, Wm.)
1834 27 SEP D Ronaldson, Ellen (See account of Ronaldson, Wm.)
1834 27 SEP D Ronaldson, Jane (See account of Ronaldson, Wm.)
1834 27 SEP D Ronaldson, Robert (See account of Ronaldson, Wm.)
1834 27 SEP D Ronaldson, William d when the steamer, Lady of the Lake, Captain Nichols, on Sunday the 7th inst.: Wm. Ronaldson and Ellen, his wife; their four children, Ellen, Archibald, Jane and Robert, and Grace Purvis, their servant, all of Leith, and Thomas Moffat, a child. (See arti
1835 21 FEB D Runsha, William d in Harrisburg, on the 11th inst. William Runsha, member of the House of Representatives from Cumberland county. The deceased was middle aged.
1830 3 JUL D Sanborn, Rev. d on 16th inst. Rev. Mr. Sanborn, of Painted Post (committed suicide by hanging) (Had a family but did not list names) (Tioga Gazette)
1830 26 JUN M Sanford, Emma E. m in this borough, on the 25th inst. by B. B. Smith, Esq., Mr. Spencer Dartt of Charleston, to Miss Emma E. Sanford of Wellsborough.
1829 17 JAN  D Smith, Eunice d in Deerfield township, on Tuesday morning last, after an illness of eight years, Mrs. Eunice Smith, wife of Benj. D. Smith and daughter of Eddy Howland, Esq.
1830 8 MAY M Tubbs, Anna m in Elkland, 29th ult. by Nathaniel Seely, Esq. Mr. William Barker, to Miss Anna Tubbs, daughter of Col. R. Tubbs.
1834 20 SEP M Tucker, Lyman H. m in Charleston twp, on Sunday evening last, by J. F. Donaldson, Esq., Mr. Lyman H. Tu_ker, [could not tell what third letter was] to Miss Raney Smith, both of that place.
1830 6 MAR M Vanatter, Patty m on the 20th ult. in Potter county, by John Taggart, Esq. Mr. John Ives, to Miss Patty Vanatter, both of Pike twp.
1835 30 MAY D Vanderzee, Getter d A. Heroine - Died, in Greenbush, N. Y., Mrs. Getter Vanderzee, widow of Mr. Teunis Vanderzee, aged 84 years. Story of the bravery in RW of her and her four sisters.
1830 12 JUN D Veghten, Dirk Van d Capt. Dirk Van Veghten of Hoosic, in this county, on Thursday last was injured when horses ran away and he jumped from the carriage. He died next day, leaving a wife and seven children, the oldest of whom was 17 years of age. Capt. Van Veghten was about
1834 29 NOV D Watson, John d Baltimore, November 20, 1834. (Patriot) Murdered last night on the Washington Rail Road, about 78 miles from Baltimore, Mr. John Watson.
1834 13 DEC M Weeden, Daniel m in this borough, on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Benjamin Shipman, Mr. Daniel Weeden, of New York, to Mrs. Cynthia Murphey, of this borough.
1830 1 MAY M Wetmore, Warren m in Charleston, on Thursday, the 22d ult. by Lucius Barlow Esq., Mr. Warren Wetmore to Miss Percy Kelley.
1835 18 JUL D Whitefield, Samuel, Jr. d at Chuckatuck, in Nansemond Co., yest. aft., Mr. Samuel Whitefield, Jr. and Mr. William H. A. I. Cowper, both of Isle of Wight Co., died. Story of the duel.
1835 21 MAR D Wilcox, Mrs. d in the borough, this afternoon, Mrs. Wilcox, wife of Gates Wilcox, Esq. aged about 43 years.
1830 8 MAY M Willard, Philena m on the 29th ult. in Tioga twp, by B. H. Ives, Esq., Mr. Gideon Cook, of Wellsboro, to Miss Philena, daughter of Oliver Willard of Charleston.
1828 12 OCT  D Wingate, Caroline d on Thursday, at Charleston township, Caroline, daughter of Mr. Payne Wingate, aged one year.
1835 14 MAR M Yarnall, Sarah m at Deerfield, on Sunday, the 1st inst. by Edward C. Young, Esq. Mr. Asahel Carr to Miss Sarah Yarnall, both of Deerfield.
1830 14 AUG M Young, F. E. m at Covington village, on Thursday last, by Thomas Dyer, Esq., Mr. F. E. Young, to Miss Issabella, daughter of John Gray, Esq.