The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-11-25
MARRIdoB OF A room CLERg YMAN.
The Rev. Mr.. Parkinson, Aged Is, wins
Widow blood. AIRED o..

BALLsroN SPA, Nov. 23-About q milo
from here. in this county Of Saratoga. Is tho
pretty little village of Bloodyillc. containing
the Knickerbockcr Axe and Scvthe Works
The place Ia named after Isaiah Blood and Ia
inhabited chiefly blythe operatives in the works
which were established there many years ago
by his father. On the death Of the son tho
property passed into the possession of his SON
in-law Mr.. Henry Knckerbocker Of Now York
Mr.. Blood married. when young man, Miss
Gates Of Malta, the daughter Of n Woodworking
farmer. Their lives for many years were spent
In united efforts to accumulate a fortune in
which they were successful. Long before his
death Mr. Blood's business had so increased
that he became probably the richest man in
Saratoga county. He built in Bloodvillo the
finest private residence in the section. All that
wealth and taste could do to make the dwelling
and all its surroundings elegant was done with
lavish liberalty Mr.. Blood was elected Senator
in 1869. and he died in the fall Of 1870. having
served but one year of his term. He left nm
estate vancd at million dollars. BY his will
he lcit the widow the elegant house. with all the
furniture. plate carriages and horses. of which
there were great number, and 100000 in in
tcrest-paying bonds. Besides this she had her
dover rlght IN az ms real estate. much OF which
At the death Of her husband. seven years ago.
Mrs. Blood was as fair and attractive as Il we'll
preserved widow Of GO. with such fortune,
could wei be- and il was reasonable TO suppose
mat her hand might again bc sought IN mar
rlnge. But she remained single and lived
comparatively alone in her. elegant home. for
abe had hut ono child, daughter. who was
married and living in New York. Matters con-
tinucSl In this way until n few weeks ago. when
sho was married to the Rev. w. j. Pnrkin-
son Of Sclburnc Falls Mass, who il under
80 years OF age. and Methodist minister
in high standing, He was formerly
resident Of I}allston Spa. which was the homo
Of his parents for many years. They were Eng
fish. His sister married Mr.. Rogers supcrin-
tendont Of The Scythe aud axe works. On the
grounds OF the Blood estate is a beautiful Office
= large detached building. elegantly fitted and
furnished. II was common practice Of the
Rey Mr.. Parkinson: on visiting his friends in
widow was also an attraction 10 the parson.
One day. when the three were together in the
office. the conversation was skilfully turned
Mrs Blood" said Mr.. Parkinson, why
don't yen fall in love with some old fellow and
Marry some old fellow" replied the widow
N9. sir. II marry. II will be- 10 young man
If can find one to have me-"
Al, How viii do = promptly and boldly said
Mr.. Parkinson
The ice was broken Both saw possibilities
Soon Mr.. Park inson resigned his pulpit and led
the widow to the altar. He said to guest. to
whom he wos showing the ELEGANT house when
the ceremony was over: " Isn't this a pretty
nice sort OF a parsonage for poor Methodist
minister Ia move into Z"
The wedding was in the home Of the bride;
hut. ms the marriag" gave great offence to her
family. none OF the members of II were present.
You must not marry that man." said the
aq.u ix 10 her mo'nrI WIN great vehemepce
only, marrics you for your money"
We'll. dellantly retorted the widow. didn't
your husband marry you for your money!"
Wednesday and from thence will make an ex.
tended bridal tour 10 Florida.