- IN MEMORIAM -
Edward A. Jeffers
January 20, 1960 - June 15, 201
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- WEATHER -
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- VILLAGE NOTES -
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From the Oneida Country History Center:
Celebrated Citizens of Oneida County
Romance Wyatt was known as the Last of the Brothertown Indians when he died in 1907. He was described as a kindhearted gentleman who had a sense of humor, laughed often and enjoyed a good joke.
The Brothertown Indians were comprised of the remnants of once-mighty tribes, including the Pequot, Narragansett, Mohegan and Montauk, who had been driven from their homes in New England, New Jersey and Long Island. With the encouragement of the Oneida Indians, they united to form a new tribe. The Oneidas deeded them land near the present town of Marshall, extending from the foot of Sanger Hill, along the east side of the Deansboro Valley and up to Dugway at Franklin Springs.
Wyatt was Montauk and was born in 1826 in the town of Marshall. He left for the Northwest to work, but returned to Marshall after a few years and worked on the Chenango Canal. When the Civil War broke out Wyatt traveled to Utica to enlist in Co. K, 26th Regiment. That company was mustered out so he re-enlisted in the 83rd Infantry and served at the first battle of Fredericksburg. He was also at the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where he was in the fight at Little Round Top. Wyatt was discharged on July 6, 1865.
After the war, Romance returned to the town of Marshall and bought a house on the road from Deansboro to Oriskany Falls. The house was located directly across from the site of the Signal Trailer Park. He married and had a daughter who died of pneumonia at the age of 15.
Wyatt served as game constable in the town of Marshall and became a member of the Congregational (Stone) Church in Oriskany Falls, where he also worked as janitor. He died at the age of 81 sitting in a rocking chair on his front porch and is buried in the Deansboro cemetery next to his wife and daughter. He was the last of the Brothertowns in this area.
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From the Oneida Country History Center:
Celebrated Citizens of Oneida County
Romance Wyatt was known as the Last of the Brothertown Indians when he died in 1907. He was described as a kindhearted gentleman who had a sense of humor, laughed often and enjoyed a good joke.
The Brothertown Indians were comprised of the remnants of once-mighty tribes, including the Pequot, Narragansett, Mohegan and Montauk, who had been driven from their homes in New England, New Jersey and Long Island. With the encouragement of the Oneida Indians, they united to form a new tribe. The Oneidas deeded them land near the present town of Marshall, extending from the foot of Sanger Hill, along the east side of the Deansboro Valley and up to Dugway at Franklin Springs.
Wyatt was Montauk and was born in 1826 in the town of Marshall. He left for the Northwest to work, but returned to Marshall after a few years and worked on the Chenango Canal. When the Civil War broke out Wyatt traveled to Utica to enlist in Co. K, 26th Regiment. That company was mustered out so he re-enlisted in the 83rd Infantry and served at the first battle of Fredericksburg. He was also at the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where he was in the fight at Little Round Top. Wyatt was discharged on July 6, 1865.
After the war, Romance returned to the town of Marshall and bought a house on the road from Deansboro to Oriskany Falls. The house was located directly across from the site of the Signal Trailer Park. He married and had a daughter who died of pneumonia at the age of 15.
Wyatt served as game constable in the town of Marshall and became a member of the Congregational (Stone) Church in Oriskany Falls, where he also worked as janitor. He died at the age of 81 sitting in a rocking chair on his front porch and is buried in the Deansboro cemetery next to his wife and daughter. He was the last of the Brothertowns in this area.
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Last Wednesday, June 12th, the Brothertown Optimist Club hosted their Scholar Awards Dinner with a total of $29,500 awarded to 46 students!
Click Here for Full Photo Gallery by the Optimist
2019 Awards:
| Award | Amount |
| Adrian "Pal" Staring Memorial Award | $250 |
| Anna Mae "Lefty" Williams Memorial Award | $500 |
| Art Scarpino Memorial Award | $500 |
| Assoc. of Vascular Access CNY Nursing Award (4 @ $250) | $1,000 |
| Billy Lawton & Virginia Lawton Memorial Award | $800 |
| Brothertown Optimist Club Award (2 & $350) | $700 |
| Chapter Award (6 @ $250) | $1,500 |
| Charles & Paula Gray Memorial Award | $1,500 |
| Corporal John P. Sigsbee Memorial Award | $500 |
| Dan Mosny STEM Award (2 @ $500) | $1,000 |
| Darrell Marris Memorial Award | $250 |
| Dave & Adele Chernoff Memorial Award | $200 |
| Deansboro Library & Reading Center Award | $350 |
| Donnie Bogan Memorial Award | $1,600 |
| Earle Ford Memorial Award | $850 |
| Farm Credit East Award | $500 |
| Gerald Wolfe Memorial Award | $500 |
| Howard & K. June Richmond Memorial Award | $600 |
| Howard Lambrecht Memorial Award | $150 |
| J. Phillip "Phil" Bennett Memorial Award | $250 |
| Jeff Von Matt Sr. Memorial Award | $500 |
| Jill Heidel Memorial Award | $525 |
| Jim & Leslie Van Wormer Leadership Award | $200 |
| Jodi Lynne Marris Memorial Award | $250 |
| Joe Kane Memorial Award | $500 |
| John Edward Baker Award for Entrepreneurism & Innovation | $500 |
| John Paul Nagy Memorial Award | $500 |
| Johnathan "Jon Jon" Beach Memorial Award | $425 |
| Joseph Michael Chubbuck Memorial Award | $500 |
| Key Bank Award | $150 |
| Kyle Diehl Memorial Award | $250 |
| Marjorie Fuess Crumb Memorial Award | $500 |
| Mary Ellen Ireland Memorial Award | $300 |
| Mary McNamara Memorial Award | $300 |
| Michael Oltman Memorial Award (2 @ $500) | $1,000 |
| Michael's Fine Food & Spirits Award (2 @ $1000) | $2,000 |
| Nancy King Memorial Award | $500 |
| Nick Marriott Memorial Award | $250 |
| Owen R. Fortnam Memorial Award (2 @ $1000) | $2,000 |
| Pearl & Stuart Bogan Memorial Award | $500 |
| Peg & Bill O'Dowd Memorial Award | $1,500 |
| Robert Ford Jr. Memorial Award | $450 |
| Ruth Allen Memorial Award | $350 |
| Tim Rezucha Memorial Award | $250 |
| Walt Buckoski Memorial Award | $600 |
| Waterville Central School Art Award | $400 |
| Waterville Central School District Foundation Award | $300 |
| Waterville Teachers Association Retirees Award | $300 |
| Waterville Veterinary Clinic Award | $200 |
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Coming down Canning Factory Rd
Entering back into the village with homes continuing to bloom in greenery and more.
Back at the Library, the gardens are preparing to show off the the Kindergarten Picnic on Friday!
