Victor News 1870

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Repository and Messenger, Canandaigua, NY Wednesday, Jan 22, 1873 pg 3 by: Dianne Thomas

Victor Item - There was a wedding last Wednesday, (Jan 15) at the Universalist Church in Victor, the bride was Miss Ella BEERS of that village, the groom, Mr. Charles L. BETTS of Rochester. A large party of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and all heartily congratulated the newly made husband and wife. A social gathering was held at the residence of Mr. Jesse BENNETT, about 3 miles east of (cut off)

VICTOR ITEMS - James BISHOP and Levi BISHOP, were arrested, and brought before Justice TALMADE, on Complaint of James RANSOM, trustee in the "Hart district" in the northern part of this town, for creating a disturbance in the annual meeting of that district, on Tuesday evening. The young man, Levi BISHOP was fined $25 and costs of the court, and his father, James BISHOP, was fined $15. I understand the above parties have been a disturbing element in that district for several years, and it is now proposed to teach them what belongs to civility and good manners through the medium of their pockets. Served them right.

GOULD - Died In Victor - June 23(?) 1874, Hettie C., wife of D. M. GOULD, aged 36(?) years. Funeral from the residence of her father, A. L. POST, in that village this (Saturday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends are invited.

VICTOR ITEMS - We understand that J. W. VanDenbergh, the well known correspondent of this newspaper, who writes over the signature "V", is about to remove from his farm in the town of Farmington to Canandaigua where he will probably make himself useful to the Times heretofore. Van has always come this way to church and to trade and we claimed him as one of our citizens and as such will be sorry to lose him.

Victor - Mr. Peter VanDenbergh, an old and respected citizen of this place, died at his home in the village, on Wednesday morning at seven o'clock.

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES March 7, 1877   Pg 3, col 7

We are again called upon to record the death of one of our oldest and most respected citizens. Mr. Peter VanDenbergh died at his residence, in this village, on February 21st, at seven o'clock in the morning.
Mr. VanDenbergh was born in the town of Hoosick, Rensselear county, in 1792. He removed to the town of Farmington in the spring of 1835, and as he moved with wagons, was ten days on the road. He purchased what was known as the Tim Allen farm, upon which he resided until the spring of 1876, when he sold it to his two sons, and purchased a residence a short distance east of this village.
He was a man of remarkably strong constitution, which successfully resisted the inroads of disease until the very last, but finally yielding to the weight of years, the oil in the lamp of life was exhausted, and, like a shock of grain fully ripe, he has passed to his reward.
He experienced religion early in life, and was a member of the Presbyterian church in this village for many years. He was a kind father and obliging neighbor, and leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Friday morning, Feb. 23rd, at 11 o'clock. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Ennis, from the text, Weep not for me, but for yourselves and for your children, which was selected by the deceased, as was also the funeral anthem which was sung at the services.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL    Friday     March 2, 1877     Pg 3 , col 7

VICTOR LOCAL DEATHS
In Victor, Mr. Peter VanDenbergh in his 84th year. On last Wednesday our citizens were startled by the announcement that one more of our old pioneers had passed away. Mr. VanDenbergh came to Farmington 41 years ago from Washington County where he was born.   He has long been a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his funeral was held there on Friday February 23rd, Rev. Mr. Ennis preaching the funeral sermon.

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES, Wednesday, March 20, 1878 by: Ron Hanley

Miss Phoebe VanDenbergh died at her home in this place, Victor, last week Wednesday after a long and painful illness, all the suffering of which she bore with Christian fortitude and forbearance. Not a murmur nor complaint escaped her lips during the many months which she suffered.
She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church here for over 40 years, having united with it in the Autumn of 1836. Her life exemplified the religion which she professed. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, being conducted by Rev. Robert Ennis, the former Pastor of the church to which she belonged, and now settled at West Albany.

The Elyria Republican, Grafton, Ohio       October 2, 1879    by: Joyce
The Peck Reunion at Grafton

Saturday, September 20th, was the birthday of Mrs. Anna Peck, she having reached the great age of 97.   Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren arranged for a grand family reunion at the house of Mrs. Julia Felt, near this place, and the occasion was one of the most enjoyable which it has ever been our good fortune to attend. Before proceeding to an account of the reunion, it may be proper to introduce a little of Grandma Peck's history.   She was born at Sunderland. Vt. on the 20th of September, 1782. Her father, Capt. Robert Averill served three years in the war of the Revolution, and was a long time a prisoner among the hostile British.   When Anna was 18 years old, her father moved to Chittenden county, Vt., at which place she was married to Benjamin Peck, September 2, 1803.   From Vermont they moved to Victor, Ontario county, N.Y., on the 29th of September, 1816. From Victor they moved to their farm near Grafton, living there ever since.    Her husband was drafted in the war of 1812, and served his country six months, leaving her at home with five little children to battle against hardships and poverty.   She has been the mother of fourteen children, six of whom were present at the reunion, and the aggregate age of those present was 389 years!
Somebody spoke to Grandma about how she clothed her children, and she said that she had to go out and take in work, and that her first two calico baby dresses cost one dollar per yard. Thirty three years ago her husband died.   At his death he was a prominent member of the Baptist church.
It was a strange sight at the reunion to see grandma sitting at the table with her four sons seated on her right, and her two daughters, one 75 years old, on her left. It was a scene for a painter. It was a living monument to the strong physical constitution of the men and women who drove the British from our shores, and unfurled the banner of freedom over your heads! One feature of the reunion must not go unnoticed: Little Dollie Metzger, of Brecksville, Ohio, only twelve years old, made a beautiful cake with Grandma Peck's name on it.-- beautiful, ornamental letters, which pleased the old lady almost as much as seeing her children.
The reunion will long be remembered by all who had the good fortune to participate in its festivities. Over sixty of Mrs. Peck's direct descendants were present, and to see the old lady sit on the lounge and look over the warming friends with a smile on her face, which said plainly, "I will never be called to judgment for violating the Holy command, "Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth," was truly pleasing. The following is a list of the persons present. They are arranged by generations:
First generation ~ Mrs. Anna PEck, Grafton, aged 97.
Second (children) ~ Julia Felt, Eaton; Meranda Peck, Brecksville; Hiram Peck, Eaton Rapids, Mich; Maria Woolston, North Adams, Mich.; B.F. Peck, Nunda, Ill; W.R. Peck, Ranson, Mich.
Third (grandchildren) ~ Elnora Hunt, Nunda, Ill.; J.B. Felt, Grafton; S.C.M. Felt, Eaton; Harriet Beaver, Grafton; Lizzie Sumption, South Bend, Ind.; Mary Metzger, Brecksville, O.; James Peck, Cleveland; G.F. Peck, Cleveland; W.B. Peck, Cleveland; Chas. B. Peck, Cleveland; Mary Terrell, Ridgeville, O.; Eliza Stebben, Brecksville, O.
Fourth (great grandchildren) ~ Minnie Sherwood, Berea, O.; Fred Felt, Maggie Felt, Addie Felt, Bert Felt, Grafton; Dela A. Felt, J.C. Felt, Cora Felt, Ora Felt, Dora Felt, Lee Felt, Ted Felt, Minnie Felt, Willie Felt, Eaton. O.; George Beaver, Nora Beaver, Natha Beaver, Grafton; Ora Sumption, South Bend, Ind.; Dollie Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Bennie Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Marie Peck, Cleveland; Mrs. C.V. Salisbury, Ridgeville; Elmer Terrell, J.E. Terrell, Ridgeville, O.; Clarence Sherwood, Berea, O.

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES Wed., November 12, 1884 pg 3, col 6 by: Ron Hanley

VICTOR - The funeral of Mrs. Gideon Shaw (Sarah VanDenberg) [his 1st wife], who died on Friday afternoon, was held at the Presbyterian Church on Monday. She was a faithful member of that church for many years and now rests in hopes of a glorious resurrection. She leaves a husband and four daughters.

Miles A. DAVIS of the Victor Herald, is taking a week's vacation and announces a "skip" of one issue of his paper. He is bound to have "rest" which he says he can get in no other way.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Fri February 19, 1886 Pg 3, col 8 by: Ron Hanley

MARRIED - ELLIS - TURNER - In Victor, on Wednesday February 10, 1886, by Rev. Mr. Hewitt, Mr. Daniel Ellis and Miss Alice Turner, both of Victor

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES April 14, 1886 by: Ron Hanley

MARRIED SHAW - STANTON - At the Presbyterian parsonage in Victor, on Saturday, April 3d, 1886, by the Rev. C. W. Backus, Mr. Gideon Shaw, of Victor, and Mrs. Mary Stanton, of Rochester.

Mrs. Ella Pimm, wife of Sid Pimm, Jr., and daughter of Jerome Hill, died on Thursday morning, after a lingering illness. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mr. WISNER of Victor has been given the oversight of the Ontario county farm at Hopewell, and will soon remove his family thither, when Mrs. Elmira WALLACE and family will occupy the house left by them on East main street.

The Rev. Jonathan BENSON, living at Victor, arrived at the age of 89 years last Sunday. He joined the itinerant ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Genesee Conference, of which he is still a member, in 1829, and has for years past been called "The Model Superanunated Minister." He may be seen in his place at church about every fair Sabbath and is greatly respected by
a large circle of friends.

A neighboring pastor wishes the calcium headlight of the Democrat and Chronicle turned on the following question: A gentleman called at a parsonage in Victor a few days ago and asked if the marriage of Canadians in any state of the union according to the laws of such state, would be recognized in Canada ! Could this question, in general terms, be answered in the affirmative, and
under what limitations where there was a difference in the laws of the two countries !

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Thursday Mar 29, 1888 by: GSubyak@aol.com

WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS - ONTARIO

+ Mrs. Rev. C. W. BACKUS of Victor and son go to Schenectady next week for a visit.
+ Rev. Philip MOIR expects to move his residence from Victor to East Bloomfield next week.
+ Last Monday afternoon a couple from Seneca Castle named John JONES and Bertha DOYLE came to Victor and were married by Rev. C. W. BACKUS.
+ Dr. PERKINS of Victor has decided to remove to Canandaigua, where he hopes to give more especial attention to surgery. His successor in the Homeopathic school of practice will be Dr. RAWLEY, recently graduated from the Cleveland college.

We were pleased to see on our streets the other day the genial face of your correspondent from Victor, Mr. VanDenbergh. Van he knows beans! He is spending a few days here to help Cyrus Bray during his illness in renewing the orders of his customers for phosphates. Mr. Bray, has been an efficient agent for the sale of Phosphates, and has been confined to his house and bed most of the time with inflammatory rheumatism, and consequently unable to canvass among his former customers. Mr. VanDenbergh has come to tide him over this hard spot in the phosphate line. Mr. B. is slowly, yet we hope surely recovering from his illness and with the approach of warm weather we hope he will once again be among us as in days of yore.

MARRIED: CALKINS - HERENDEEN - At the church of the Good Shepherd, in Victor, Tuesday, February 14, 1888, Horace Calkins, of Victor, and Sophie Herendeen, of Farmington.

MARRIED - CALKINS - HERENDEEN - In Victor, NY, on Tuesday, February 14, 1888, by the Rev. Mr. Moir, Mr. Horace Calkins, of Victor, and Miss Mary Herendeen, of Farmington.

VICTOR - On Tuesday evening of last week, Horace Calkins of Victor, and Miss Mary Herendeen of Farmington, were united in marriage at the Episcopal church in this place by Rev. Mr. Moir.

FARMINGTON TIDINGS - The marriage of Horace Caulkins of Victor and Miss Sopia Herendeen took place at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Victor on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Herendeen recently graduated from the Brockport Normal School, and will teach a district School in the town of Victor the coming summer.

Ontario Repository Messenger, Canandaigua, NY Thurs, May 24, 1888 by: Dianne Thomas

MARRIAGES: BARTLETT - MC LAREN - At the Universalist Church, Victor, May 16, 1888 by Rev. J. F. LELAND, Joseph BARTLETT and Maggie MC LAREN, both of Victor.

Last Thursday evening, Miss Carrie WHITE of Canandaigua, was taken by surprise, by a band of young people from Victor. After playing games and enjoying themselves, the visitors returned home on the 11:25 train.

VICTOR - J. W. VanDenbergh, agent for the Western New York Hedge Co., went on Saturday to Albion, the headquarters of the company, with a party of farmers from this and some of the adjoining towns, to investigate their method of growing and making their combined hedge and wire fence. Several prominent farmers from this section have previously examined this fence, and all speak of it with words of commendation.

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