119 years ago today, on January 1, 1896, George Archibald had all his children home for a New Year’s dinner. As later reported in the Andes Recorder Bovina column, "These family reunions are a source of joy to some and to others of sorrow, as they bring to mind the departed ones who used to meet with them."
The January 2, 1920 Bovina column of the Andes Recorder reported ninety five years ago today that "Wallace Hyatt, who has completed a four year enlistment in the United States Navy, has received his discharge and is at his home here."
Ninety three years ago today, January 3, 1922, several Bovina people headed to New York City. As later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Mrs. George Baldwin, Miss Caroline Dickson, C.L. Dickson and Miss Jane Hilson left via Delhi, Tuesday morning for New York City, to resume their different labors." Mrs. Baldwin was the former Mary Dickson. She was the sister of her fellow travelers Caroline and C. Loughran Dickson.
111 years ago today, January 4, 1904, Civil War veteran Berry Shaw Miller attended the installation of officers of England Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in Delhi. The GAR was the Civil War veterans group.
Ninety four years ago today, on January 5, 1921, as later reported in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, "about a dozen relatives of Sloan Archibald gathered at his home….to help him celebrate his 76th birthday." From all available records, this actually would have been his 73rd birthday. The party likely took place in the house that I now own. A month after this party, Sloan and his wife sold the house. Sloan would live another seven years, dying in 1928 at the age of 80.
Ninety one years ago today, on January 6, 1924, Mrs. Gilbert D. Miller celebrated her 80th birthday. As later reported in the Andes Recorder, "she wishes to thank the donors." Born Mary Jane Banker in 1844, she married Gilbert D. Miller, a Civil War veteran. This would be the last birthday she celebrated. Mrs. Miller died in December 1924. Her husband survived her, dying in 1931.
107 years ago today, on January 7, 1908, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "F.C. Armstrong celebrated his 70th birthday Tuesday. His children presented him with a fine swing chair." He would live another 17 years, passing away in 1925 when he was 87.
137 years ago today, on January 8, 1878, a committee posted the following notice in the Andes Recorder: "The friends of Rev. J.B. Lee will pay him a donation visit at his residence in Brushland, on Tuesday evening, January 22nd 1878." Such visits were a common way for ministers to raise funds.
Ninety four years ago today, on January 9, 1921, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Mrs. Earl Shaw died at Southern Pines, North Carolina, Sabbath night, January 9, from tuberculosis. She went south a few weeks ago in the hope of benefiting her health and for a time seemed to be improving. She was in the Oneonta hospital 40 weeks for diseased arm, before going south. She was born in Bovina and was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Thomson, who now reside at South Kortright. The remains arrived at the home of her parents Wednesday night." Mrs. Shaw was born Helen Thomson and was married to Earl Shaw in 1914. She was survived by her husband and her daughter Barbara, who was not quite two when her mother died. Helen Thomson Shaw was buried in Bovina.
124 years ago today, as later reported in the Stamford Mirror, "Charles Bramley Jr, formerly of this town, but for the past 11 years a resident of Jetmore, Kansas, was in town on Saturday, Jan 10, [1891], calling on friends." By 1900, Charles was back in Bovina, widowed and living with his nephew Fred Bramley. He died at his sister's home in Davenport in 1912 and is buried in Bloomville.
Ninety seven years ago today, the January 11, 1918 Bovina correspondent for the Andes Recorder reported that "The street lamps have not been lighted, thus carrying out the wishes of the state, to save gasoline."
One hundred and seventy-seven years ago today, on January 12, 1838, Davina Laidlaw was born in Scotland, the daughter of David Laidlaw and Helen Knox Hart. She came to Bovina with her parents as a child and married Archibald Foreman, Sr. in 1861. Widowed in 1908, she died 10 years later in 1918 and is buried in Bovina.
103 years ago this morning, on January 13, 1912, as later recorded in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, "The thermometer...registered from 24 to 32 ½ below zero."
Ninety six years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, “Harry Barlow, age 10 years, died on his birthday, January 14, [1919], at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Wm. B. Smith, from Bright’s disease and heart trouble, which dated from an operation for appendicitis last February. He was born in Colorado and after the death of his mother came to live with his aunt.” His father was Frank Barlow, a Delaware County native who had moved to Colorado and married Colorado native Edna May Burdick. Harry was buried in Hobart.
One hundred eighty three years ago today, on January 15, 1832, Mrs. McFarland died. What Mrs. McFarland I have not been able to determine. The paper noted that she was "a native of Ireland." This possibly was Mrs. James McFarland, born Elizabeth Cooke. James was a native of Ireland and was married around 1751 in Ireland (he died in 1812). The most remarkable information about this woman, if the news report can be believed, was that she was "aged one hundred and ten years."
Eighty seven years ago today, on January 16, 1928, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "A sleet storm Monday night made traveling difficult and dangerous."
Ninety years ago today, on January 17, 1925, J. Douglas Burns and his son, William C (Bill) Burns went to Delhi. As later reported in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, they went to the County Seat "to see their wives, who are both in the hospital, the wife of the first named for treatment and Mrs. W.C. Burns is recovering from an operation." J. Douglas's wife, the former Margaret S. Doig, died five months later in June. Bill's wife, the former Emily Elliott, was recovering from a hernia operation and returned home in early February.
Ninety six years ago today, on January 18, 1919, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Sloan Archibald lost a valuable cow …... It bled to death after being dehorned."
123 years ago today, the January 19, 1892 Stamford Mirror carried the following report from the Andes Recorder: "It is said that scarlet fever rages to such an extent in Bovina that scholars away from home at school have been cautioned to remain out of town until the disease disappears."
103 years ago today, the January 20, 1911 Bovina column of the Andes Recorder reported that "the young ladies of the town are collecting material for a cook book, which they will soon publish." This likely became "The Bovina Cook Book," collected by the "women of the United Presbyterian Church, Bovina Center, New York."
113 years ago today, as later reported in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, "Although rather late in the month the January thaw arrived Tuesday [January 21, 1902], also continuing Wednesday but caught cold Wednesday night. An ice jam at the Centre forced the water out onto the flats."
Private John L. Myers, after 30 days of furlough at home, returned to duty ninety six years ago today on January 22, 1919. He served in naval aviation and was honorably discharged a week later. Myers was the son of Alexander and Isabelle Myers. Born in 1891, he was married to Adelaide Graig around the same time as his discharge. John died in 1962.
Eighty years ago today, January 23, 1935, Isabella Laidlaw McPherson died. Born in Andes in 1844, she was the daughter of William Laidlaw and Isabella Liddle. She married Ferris McPherson and they settled in Bovina, where they raised their three sons. She was widowed in 1906.
Mrs. Charlotte Miller died 103 years ago today on January 24, 1911 at the age of 50. She had been ill for several months from anemia. Born Charlotte Gow, she spent most of her life in Bovina. She married David W. Miller, who died in 1892 at the age of 37. Charlotte was survived by one son, who, unlike his parents, lived into old age, dying at the age of 96 in 1986.
Kate Birdsall was operated on "for chronic appendicitis…at the Delhi Hospital" seventy five years ago today, January 25, 1940. The Delaware Republican reported that "she is doing nicely." Kate spent much of her childhood in my house. A cousin of Grace Roberts, Kate passed away in 2010 at the age of 87.
114 years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Robert Gowanlock died Saturday forenoon [January 26, 1901] at the home of his nephew, Frank Gowanlock, aged 80 years. He was born in Scotland and came to this country in 1840 and has since been a citizen of Bovina, following his trade – a carpenter. The funeral was held Monday in the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Samson." He was buried in the Bovina Cemetery.
113 years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Mrs. Stephen Russell died at her home near this village Monday morning, January 27, [1902] after a long illness, aged 74 years. Mrs. Russell was the daughter of the late John Armstrong and was born in the town of Bovina, November, 1827, on the farm now occupied by F.C. Armstrong. She was one of twelve children, ten of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Of these five are now living – three daughters and two sons. In 1850 she was married to Stephen Russell. She is survived by a husband, six sons and one daughter. The funeral was held Wednesday at 12 o’clock in the Reformed Presbyterian church, Rev. T.M. Slater officiating. The interment was in the Bovina Centre cemetery."
Ninety six years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "A party Tuesday evening [January 28, 1919] at Mrs. Ida Burgin’s, in honor of her son, Homer, whose furlough will soon expire, was largely attended, a number from Andes being present." Homer was the son of Edwin C. Burgin and Ida Liddle, and the brother of Edwin 'Ted' Burgin, making him the uncle of Cliff Burgin. Homer married Helen Knox in 1923 and later lived in Sidney, NY. He died in 1987.
Seventy one years ago today, on January 29, 1944, John W. Storie wrote the last entry in his diary that he had kept off and on since 1890: "Cloudy & cool snow last night. I some better not outdoors yet. Geo started milker. Called to John Thomas chimney fire." After this entry there is a note in another handwriting: "This is last entry by John Storie who died Feb. 4, 1944." The Catskill Mountain News later reported that Storie had died in the Delhi hospital from pneumonia, having been admitted the day before. He was 80 years old. Born on the Storie homestead on Pink Street, he was the son of Alexander and Esther Storie. He married Jane Laidlaw and they had two sons. William J. and George.
131 years ago today, as reported in the Stamford Mirror, "Wm. Thomson who had his hand taken off by a threshing machine some time ago, died at the residence of his son, Andrew, on Wednesday, January 30, [1884]." William was 75 at his death and was buried in Bovina. His widow, the former Amelia Lyle, died a few months after her husband in August 1884.
119 years ago today, the January 31, 1896 Bovina column of the Andes Recorder reported that "Charles D. Sanford has made what appears to us to be a very liberal offer. He says that he will extend the telephone line to the top of the mountain, if New Kingston people will complete it to the latter place."
The January 2, 1920 Bovina column of the Andes Recorder reported ninety five years ago today that "Wallace Hyatt, who has completed a four year enlistment in the United States Navy, has received his discharge and is at his home here."
Ninety three years ago today, January 3, 1922, several Bovina people headed to New York City. As later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Mrs. George Baldwin, Miss Caroline Dickson, C.L. Dickson and Miss Jane Hilson left via Delhi, Tuesday morning for New York City, to resume their different labors." Mrs. Baldwin was the former Mary Dickson. She was the sister of her fellow travelers Caroline and C. Loughran Dickson.
111 years ago today, January 4, 1904, Civil War veteran Berry Shaw Miller attended the installation of officers of England Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in Delhi. The GAR was the Civil War veterans group.
Ninety four years ago today, on January 5, 1921, as later reported in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, "about a dozen relatives of Sloan Archibald gathered at his home….to help him celebrate his 76th birthday." From all available records, this actually would have been his 73rd birthday. The party likely took place in the house that I now own. A month after this party, Sloan and his wife sold the house. Sloan would live another seven years, dying in 1928 at the age of 80.
Ninety one years ago today, on January 6, 1924, Mrs. Gilbert D. Miller celebrated her 80th birthday. As later reported in the Andes Recorder, "she wishes to thank the donors." Born Mary Jane Banker in 1844, she married Gilbert D. Miller, a Civil War veteran. This would be the last birthday she celebrated. Mrs. Miller died in December 1924. Her husband survived her, dying in 1931.
107 years ago today, on January 7, 1908, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "F.C. Armstrong celebrated his 70th birthday Tuesday. His children presented him with a fine swing chair." He would live another 17 years, passing away in 1925 when he was 87.
137 years ago today, on January 8, 1878, a committee posted the following notice in the Andes Recorder: "The friends of Rev. J.B. Lee will pay him a donation visit at his residence in Brushland, on Tuesday evening, January 22nd 1878." Such visits were a common way for ministers to raise funds.
Ninety four years ago today, on January 9, 1921, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Mrs. Earl Shaw died at Southern Pines, North Carolina, Sabbath night, January 9, from tuberculosis. She went south a few weeks ago in the hope of benefiting her health and for a time seemed to be improving. She was in the Oneonta hospital 40 weeks for diseased arm, before going south. She was born in Bovina and was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Thomson, who now reside at South Kortright. The remains arrived at the home of her parents Wednesday night." Mrs. Shaw was born Helen Thomson and was married to Earl Shaw in 1914. She was survived by her husband and her daughter Barbara, who was not quite two when her mother died. Helen Thomson Shaw was buried in Bovina.
124 years ago today, as later reported in the Stamford Mirror, "Charles Bramley Jr, formerly of this town, but for the past 11 years a resident of Jetmore, Kansas, was in town on Saturday, Jan 10, [1891], calling on friends." By 1900, Charles was back in Bovina, widowed and living with his nephew Fred Bramley. He died at his sister's home in Davenport in 1912 and is buried in Bloomville.
Ninety seven years ago today, the January 11, 1918 Bovina correspondent for the Andes Recorder reported that "The street lamps have not been lighted, thus carrying out the wishes of the state, to save gasoline."
One hundred and seventy-seven years ago today, on January 12, 1838, Davina Laidlaw was born in Scotland, the daughter of David Laidlaw and Helen Knox Hart. She came to Bovina with her parents as a child and married Archibald Foreman, Sr. in 1861. Widowed in 1908, she died 10 years later in 1918 and is buried in Bovina.
103 years ago this morning, on January 13, 1912, as later recorded in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, "The thermometer...registered from 24 to 32 ½ below zero."
Ninety six years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, “Harry Barlow, age 10 years, died on his birthday, January 14, [1919], at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Wm. B. Smith, from Bright’s disease and heart trouble, which dated from an operation for appendicitis last February. He was born in Colorado and after the death of his mother came to live with his aunt.” His father was Frank Barlow, a Delaware County native who had moved to Colorado and married Colorado native Edna May Burdick. Harry was buried in Hobart.
One hundred eighty three years ago today, on January 15, 1832, Mrs. McFarland died. What Mrs. McFarland I have not been able to determine. The paper noted that she was "a native of Ireland." This possibly was Mrs. James McFarland, born Elizabeth Cooke. James was a native of Ireland and was married around 1751 in Ireland (he died in 1812). The most remarkable information about this woman, if the news report can be believed, was that she was "aged one hundred and ten years."
Eighty seven years ago today, on January 16, 1928, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "A sleet storm Monday night made traveling difficult and dangerous."
Ninety years ago today, on January 17, 1925, J. Douglas Burns and his son, William C (Bill) Burns went to Delhi. As later reported in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, they went to the County Seat "to see their wives, who are both in the hospital, the wife of the first named for treatment and Mrs. W.C. Burns is recovering from an operation." J. Douglas's wife, the former Margaret S. Doig, died five months later in June. Bill's wife, the former Emily Elliott, was recovering from a hernia operation and returned home in early February.
Ninety six years ago today, on January 18, 1919, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Sloan Archibald lost a valuable cow …... It bled to death after being dehorned."
123 years ago today, the January 19, 1892 Stamford Mirror carried the following report from the Andes Recorder: "It is said that scarlet fever rages to such an extent in Bovina that scholars away from home at school have been cautioned to remain out of town until the disease disappears."
103 years ago today, the January 20, 1911 Bovina column of the Andes Recorder reported that "the young ladies of the town are collecting material for a cook book, which they will soon publish." This likely became "The Bovina Cook Book," collected by the "women of the United Presbyterian Church, Bovina Center, New York."
113 years ago today, as later reported in the Bovina column of the Andes Recorder, "Although rather late in the month the January thaw arrived Tuesday [January 21, 1902], also continuing Wednesday but caught cold Wednesday night. An ice jam at the Centre forced the water out onto the flats."
Private John L. Myers, after 30 days of furlough at home, returned to duty ninety six years ago today on January 22, 1919. He served in naval aviation and was honorably discharged a week later. Myers was the son of Alexander and Isabelle Myers. Born in 1891, he was married to Adelaide Graig around the same time as his discharge. John died in 1962.
Eighty years ago today, January 23, 1935, Isabella Laidlaw McPherson died. Born in Andes in 1844, she was the daughter of William Laidlaw and Isabella Liddle. She married Ferris McPherson and they settled in Bovina, where they raised their three sons. She was widowed in 1906.
Mrs. Charlotte Miller died 103 years ago today on January 24, 1911 at the age of 50. She had been ill for several months from anemia. Born Charlotte Gow, she spent most of her life in Bovina. She married David W. Miller, who died in 1892 at the age of 37. Charlotte was survived by one son, who, unlike his parents, lived into old age, dying at the age of 96 in 1986.
Kate Birdsall was operated on "for chronic appendicitis…at the Delhi Hospital" seventy five years ago today, January 25, 1940. The Delaware Republican reported that "she is doing nicely." Kate spent much of her childhood in my house. A cousin of Grace Roberts, Kate passed away in 2010 at the age of 87.
114 years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Robert Gowanlock died Saturday forenoon [January 26, 1901] at the home of his nephew, Frank Gowanlock, aged 80 years. He was born in Scotland and came to this country in 1840 and has since been a citizen of Bovina, following his trade – a carpenter. The funeral was held Monday in the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Samson." He was buried in the Bovina Cemetery.
113 years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "Mrs. Stephen Russell died at her home near this village Monday morning, January 27, [1902] after a long illness, aged 74 years. Mrs. Russell was the daughter of the late John Armstrong and was born in the town of Bovina, November, 1827, on the farm now occupied by F.C. Armstrong. She was one of twelve children, ten of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Of these five are now living – three daughters and two sons. In 1850 she was married to Stephen Russell. She is survived by a husband, six sons and one daughter. The funeral was held Wednesday at 12 o’clock in the Reformed Presbyterian church, Rev. T.M. Slater officiating. The interment was in the Bovina Centre cemetery."
Ninety six years ago today, as later reported in the Andes Recorder, "A party Tuesday evening [January 28, 1919] at Mrs. Ida Burgin’s, in honor of her son, Homer, whose furlough will soon expire, was largely attended, a number from Andes being present." Homer was the son of Edwin C. Burgin and Ida Liddle, and the brother of Edwin 'Ted' Burgin, making him the uncle of Cliff Burgin. Homer married Helen Knox in 1923 and later lived in Sidney, NY. He died in 1987.
Seventy one years ago today, on January 29, 1944, John W. Storie wrote the last entry in his diary that he had kept off and on since 1890: "Cloudy & cool snow last night. I some better not outdoors yet. Geo started milker. Called to John Thomas chimney fire." After this entry there is a note in another handwriting: "This is last entry by John Storie who died Feb. 4, 1944." The Catskill Mountain News later reported that Storie had died in the Delhi hospital from pneumonia, having been admitted the day before. He was 80 years old. Born on the Storie homestead on Pink Street, he was the son of Alexander and Esther Storie. He married Jane Laidlaw and they had two sons. William J. and George.
131 years ago today, as reported in the Stamford Mirror, "Wm. Thomson who had his hand taken off by a threshing machine some time ago, died at the residence of his son, Andrew, on Wednesday, January 30, [1884]." William was 75 at his death and was buried in Bovina. His widow, the former Amelia Lyle, died a few months after her husband in August 1884.
119 years ago today, the January 31, 1896 Bovina column of the Andes Recorder reported that "Charles D. Sanford has made what appears to us to be a very liberal offer. He says that he will extend the telephone line to the top of the mountain, if New Kingston people will complete it to the latter place."
very interesting goings-on in Bovina. Love your historical posts.
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