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DEATHS
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Neighboring News -- Howell
Friday July 2, 1875 From the Democrat. Ex-Sheriff Van Rensselear T. ANGEL died at his residence in this village on Saturday, the 26th inst. The deceased was born in Pownel, Vermont, on the 5th of May 1812, and consequently was 63 years of age on the 5th ult. At fourteen years of age he went to Clarence, Erie County N. Y., to reside, where he continued to live until he immigrated to this State. He was always a prominent citizen, and while at Clarence he served as Colonel of a regiment of cavalry militia. In 1839 he came to Unadilla, in this county, where he resided until he was elected Sheriff in 1854, to which office he was again chosen in 1856. For the last four years Col. ANGEL has been an invalid though at different times he has been better and able to transact some business. For the past year he has been gradually sinking down to the grave, and now he has gone, to return no more! Through life he was an active citizen, respected by all who knew him; in death he will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.
Friday July 2, 1875 The funeral of Mrs. Amos BARREY took place at the M. E. Church on Wednesday.
Friday July 2, 1875 The mother of Mr. Joseph BRIGGS, who lives at Stanton but was visiting her son here died on Tuesday.
Friday July 30, 1875 The mother of James COLLINS was buried on Monday. Deceased was seventy-two years.
Friday August 20, 1875 Uncle Pete LEWIS died in Iosco on Wednesday morning from the effects of a rupture.
Friday August 20, 1875 We regret to learn of the death of Mr. E. BARBER, former partner of F. R. ELLIOTT, of this place, which occurred at his mother’s residence, in Howell, on Wednesday. The funeral takes place to-day.
Friday September 17, 1875 Mr. E. FOWLER died at his residence in Fleming, Sunday evening, after a long and painful illness. He was one of the early settlers of this county, a member of the Baptist Church, and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and relatives.
Neighboring News -- Howell
Friday September 24, 1875 Martha O. LEE, wife of Fredrick J. LEE, Esq., of this village, died at her residence Monday night last, after a lingering illness of months duration. Mrs. LEE was one of the oldest residents of the county, and universally esteemed by her large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her age was 51 years. The funeral occurs to-day.
TUCKER- DIED At the residence of her parents in Dearborn, Mich., August 26th, 1875, of lung consumption, Miss Desiree R. J. TUCKER, age 17 years, 8 months, and 23 days. The deceased was a granddaughter of I. C. DREW of this village.
Correspondences -- From Byron
Friday October 8, 1875 Mrs. Thomas P. GREEN, an old resident of our town, died on the 1st inst., after a long and distressing illness. The funeral services were held at Greens school house, after which her remains were conveyed to the Union Plain cemetery and there interred. The funeral was largely attended and her afflicted husband has the sympathy of the entire community.
Tommy HOPGOOD died at Williamston yesterday morning at six o’clock.
Among our many other duties it becomes ours to chronicle the death of Andrew A. MARTIN, who has been a resident of this place for the past four or five years, and who has always been one of the advancement of the village, which occurred at his residence on Tuesday morning from typhoid fever.
Friday November 12, 1875 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT A MAN HAS BOTH LEGS AND ONE ARM AMPUTATED BY A CIRCULAR SAW AT NICHOLAS’ MILL. Nicholas’ mill, four miles north of this village, was made the scene of a most terrible accident on Wednesday afternoon at about four o’clock, the particulars of which, as near as we can learn, are as follows: A man by the name of HOLCOMB went to the mill to get lumber which he had there and entering the mill stood watching the sawyer, who
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requested him to assist in moving a truck of lumber, and in doing so was in some manner caught in the saw which severed one leg below the knee, striking the other leg below the knee taking out a slice which nearly severed it from the body. Dr. BROWN was called and help being required the assistance of Dr. COOPER was procured. All was done for the sufferer that could be done but to no avail as he expired in about four hours. He leaves a wife and several children in rather straightened circumstances. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mr. Joel CHAPMAN, of Conway, and an excellent Christian man, respected by all who knew him.
Friday December 3, 1875 ELLIOTT - DIED At her residence in this village on Sunday evening, Nov. 28th of heart disease, Mrs. Amanda ELLIOTT: wife of Hiram ELLIOTT, age 49 years.
Friday December 10. 1875 Two very sudden deaths have occurred in this vicinity during the last week. The first being that of Aaron SANDERS a well known laborer and for years past a resident of this village, which occurred about two miles west of Howell, on Thursday last, on the farm of John CASTERTON. The deceased was assisting in clearing out a well when a loose stone near the top became displaced and falling struck him on the head, killing him almost instantly. The funeral took place on Sunday from the M. E. Church. The other was that of Jimmie DANIELS, which occurred on Saturday at his residence, near the railroad, the cause being heart disease. He was on the street until the hour of noon, but on going home was taken to his bed and expired very suddenly at four o’clock. He was buried from the Baptist Church on Monday.
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