Wolfe Island Obits 22

Transcriptions of obituaries for Wolfe Island.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown-Herald-1892
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1892
Nov. 18.�One day last week, Peter Keil, a resident of Wolfe Island, was found dead by his little grandson. As was his usual custom Mr. Keil bad driven the cattle to the pasture and it was soon noticed that he did not return. The little fellow was sent to search for his grandfather. Very soon he returned and said his grandfather was sitting on some rails asleep, and he tried but could not wake him. He was found on the rails, leaning against some others; his cane was sticking in the ground near him; in his hand was his pipe. Everything looked as though he had sat down with the intention of having a smoke and expired without a struggle.
Note from Stuart Keill: This is not Peter Keil but rather his brother Alex, since the date and the details of finding his body as described by the paper are the same, We don�t know yet when Peter expired but it was before 1911.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown-Herald-1908
JANUARY 4, 1908.
O'Brine�At Wolfe Island, Dec. 26, John J. O'Brine, aged 49 years.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown-Herald-1905
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1905.
The funeral of Mrs. Lansing Dixon, who died at the residence of her son, C. W. Dixon, Friday, was held at her late home Sunday morning at 9, The remains were taken to Wolfe Island to the former home of the deceased.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown-Herald-1898
Saturday, May 14, 1898
Miss Ethel Turner, of Wolfe Island, died at the home of her parents Sunday evening of quick consumption. Although but 17 years of age, her gentle manner and kind disposition had won her many friends. Deceased was a granddaughter of Alfred Humphrey, of this town.

Submitted by George Halladay
Jefferson County Journal
Tuesday, August 11, 1885
SEYMOUR � At Wolfe Island, Aug. 10th, Mrs. Delia R. Seymour, mother of Fred Seymour of Watertown.

Submitted by George Halladay
Hunterdon County Democrat, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
November 18, 1884, Forty-Seventh Volume, No. 14
Thomas Horne, R. Rattray, H. Watts and W. Hamilton, of Wolfe Island, were drowned on Wednesday night, it is supposed, by the swamping of their boat while crossing from Cape Vincent to Wolfe Island.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown-Herald-1890
August 23 1890
Mrs. Wm. Bates, daughter of E. Joslin, of "Wolfe Island, committed suicide at her father's house last Saturday, While the family were out milking she took two spoonfuls of Palis green, and when they returned to the house she told them what she had done.

From Mary Anne Drobnak
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
K.H.LEDFORD DIES
Kenneth H. Ledford, who retired as of Mar. 1 as the original secretary of the Cleveland Transit Board after 23 years, died this morning in St. John Hospital. He had undergone surgery in early February and cancer was detected. He went home until returning to the hospital Monday.
Friends may call at the Nickels Funeral Home, 14500 Madison Ave., Lakewood. A requiem mass will be offered Monday morning in St. Angela Church, W. 210th St. and Lorain Rd., Fairview Park.
Mr. Ledford, 57, lived at 4350 W. 215th St. Fairview Park. A licensed real estate broker, he had planned on working full time for the Arthur J. Cramer Co., a realty firm he had joined on a part-time basis in 1962.
He quit high school at 16 to become an office boy in the City Utilities Department. However, he finished school in his spare time and then attended night school at Cleveland College for nine years. He rose to chief clerk in the utilities department before being named to the Transit Board post in 1943.
Mr. Ledford was a member of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Builders and was an associate member of the Cleveland Real Estate Board. He was on the board of governors of Magnificat High School and was a former parish captain of St. Edward High School. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife, Angela; seven daughters, Mrs. Janet Zillich, Mrs. Katherine Urmetz, Mrs. Laurel Dobbins, Carole, Germaine, Barbara and Sister Mary Matthias; two sons, Daniel and Army Sgt. Harold, and eight grandchildren.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
Friday afternoon December 24, 1909
AGED WOMAN WAS LOST IN THE STORM
MRS. PETER KIEL DIES AS RESULT OF EXPOSURE
Wandered about for hours
Mother of Mrs. Colin McKenzie of this city became lost in a blinding storm while hunting turkeys.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin McKenzie of 770 Gotham street, this city, are expected home tonight from Wolfe Island where they were called early in the week on account of the death of Mrs. McKenzie's mother, Mrs. Peter Kiel, an aged resident of Wolfe Island. Mrs. Kiel died Monday as the result of exposure from being lost in a severe snowstorm Friday night, Dec. 18. Her daughter, Mrs. McKenzie of this city, received a telegram Monday announcing her mother's death, but giving no particulars. On Tuesday morning, Mrs. McKenzie. accompanied by her husband, started for Wolfe Island and is expected home this evening. The funeral of Mrs. Kiel was held from the Wolfe Island Presbyterian church Wednesday morning and was largely attended.
The Kingston (Ont.) Standard states that Mrs. Kiel became lost in a blinding snow storm Friday evening while hunting for some turkeys and wandered about for four hours. When she was found she was so thoroughly chilled by the cold and exhausted by her wanderings that she never rallied from the shock and her death followed on Monday. Besides her daughter, Mrs. McKenzie of this city, Mrs. Kiel is survived by two sons. Lucius Kiel, with whom she resided, and Anson Kiel of Orilla. Ontario, Canada. Mrs. Kiel wan 79 years of age and had resided on Wolfe Island nearly all her life. She was a native of Scotland.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
Friday afternoon January 21, 1910
(RETRACTION)
WAS NOT LOST IN STORM
Original story Relative to Mrs. Peter Kiel's Death Was Erroneous. Kingston, Jan. 21.�The Standard says: A resident of Wolfe Island, whose home is near that of the late Mrs. Peter Kiel, who died on Dec. 20, states that the Information relative to the death of that lady, furnished and published by the Standard was incorrect. He said the deceased lady was not lost in the storm of Friday preceding her death and did not receive from that or any similar experience a chill which resulted in her death, but that her demise was due wholly to the ills, incident to her advanced age. Mrs Kiel was the mother of Mrs. Colin McKenzie of 770 Gotham street, this city.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
February 18, 1920
DIES AT BROWNVILLE
Brownville, Feb. 18 � Mrs Louise Conley House, wife of Edward House of this village, died shortly after noon today at the home, aged abut 35 years. Death was due to pneumonia.
Mrs House was born on Wolfe Island, the daughter of James and Fanny Smith Conley. She came to Watertown about 20 years ago and returned to Wolfe Island for her marriage to Mr. House of Brownville about 13 years ago. They have made their home in this village for the past 13 years. Mrs. House was an active member of the Catholic Church and its societies. Surviving besides the husband and parents are three children, Gordon, Walter, and Lola House of Brownville; one sister, Miss Catherine House of Wolfe Island; and two brothers, Frank and Raymond House of Wolfe Island.
Mr. and Mrs Conley arrived from Wolfe Island a few minutes after the death of their daughter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
February 19, 1920
Funeral of Mrs. Edward House
Brownville. Feb. 16,�The funeral of Mrs. Louise Conley House, wife of Edward House, who died Wednesday afternoon, will be held from the home, Saturday morning at 9, Rev. James J. McGowan of the Brownville Catholic Church officiating. The remains will be placed in the Watertown City vault. Besides her husband, Mrs. House is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs James Conley of Wolfe Island, three children, Gordon, Walter, and Lola House of Brownville; one sister, Miss Catherine Conley of Wolfe Island; and two brothers, Frank and Raymond Conley of Wolfe Island.
HOUSE-Funeral of Mrs. Louise Conley House, wife of Edward House of Brownville, at 9 Saturday morning from the residence in Brownville and at 9:30 from the Brownville Catholic Church. Remains will be placed in the vault.

Submitted by George Halladay
Jefferson County Journal
January 1890
GREENWOOD-In the town of Brownville, Dec. 31, Harriet, wife of Charles Greenwood, aged 46 years.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
January 1890
GREENWOOD� In the town of Brownville, December 31, Harriet, wife of Charles Greenwood, aged 46 years, 2 months and 28 days.

Submitted by George Halladay
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
December 24, 1924
Mrs. Margaret Greenwood, widow of Charles Greenwood. Body arrived in this city, this morning to be taken to Brownville. Interment Brownville.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
December 24, 1924
MRS. MARGARET GREENWOOD DIES
Mrs. Margaret Greenwood, widow of Charles Greenwood, formerly of Brownville, died in Frankfort Tuesday. The body arrived in this city Wednesday morning and was taken to the undertaking parlors of S. J. Payne and Son from where later be removed to Brownville for funeral services and burial. Mrs. Greenwood was born on Wolf Island, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Connelly, about 68 years ago. Some 35 years ago she married Mr. Greenwood and resided in Brownville until about three months ago. Mrs. Greenwood is survived by three brothers, James, Thomas and John Connelly of Wolf Island; four sons, Bruce, Ira, Roy, and Walter Greenwood of Syracuse, a niece, Mrs. Louis Tucker of Frankfort with whom she was residing at the time of her death and several other nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held from the Payne undertaking establishment at 9 Friday morning and from the Brownville Catholic church at 9:30.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
April 28, 1922
CHARLES H. GREENWOOD DIES
Former Drayman Passes Away At Brownville Home at Age of 73 Years.
Charles H. Greenwood, aged 73 years, retired, died late Thursday afternoon at his home in Brownville where he had resided for the past 38 years. Mr. Greenwood had been in poor health for some time and for several days his condition had been very serious. Death was due to old age. Mr. Greenwood was born in Kingston, Ont., the son of the late Mazon and Elizabeth Greenwood of that place. He was educated in that city and resided there for many years. Thirty-eight years ago, be moved to Brownville where he has since resided. He was engaged for a number of years in the dray and trucking business. For years he did all the trucking for the Brownville paper mills, directing a number of teams in the handling of pulp and wood. He retired from active business some time ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Greenwood of Brownville, and four sons, Bruce, Ira and Roy, of Brownville and Walter Greenwood of Syracuse. Funeral services will be held from the home in Brownville Saturday morning at 8:30 and from the Catholic Church in that village at 9. Interment will be made at the Brownville cemetery.

Submitted by George Halladay
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
FEBRUARY 28, 1906.
Mrs. Caroline Fawdrey. Sulphur Springs. Feb. 22.�The death of Caroline, wife of John Fawdrey, took place Feb. 10. She was 72 years of age. She was born in England in 1834. In early life she emigrated with her parents to Wolf Island where, in 1852, she was married to John Fawdrey. Following her marriage she came to this place where she made her home until her death. She was the mother of four children. One son died in early life and one son, Walter, and two daughters. Alice and May, survive, together with her husband. They reside at the old home farm. Mrs. Fawdrey was a woman much loved and respected by all who knew her. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases brought on by a severe attack of grip one year ago. She was a member of the M. F. church at this place. Her funeral was largely attended at her home Monday, Feb. 13, Rev. D. W. Aylesworth, New London, near Rome, a former pastor, officiating. Interment was made at the Sulphur Springs cemetery.

Submitted by George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times
Tuesday afternoon
October 1, 1918
Mrs. Rose McKane (Muckian)
Mrs. Rose McKane, widow of Henry McKane, aged 66 years, died early this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Roger Earl, in Brownville, following a long illness. She was born February 25, 1852 on Wolfe Island, Canada and came to Brownville 26 years ago where she has since resided. She leaves two sons, George McKane of Watertown, Millard McKane of Brownville, and two daughters, Mrs. Robert Graham and Mrs. Roger Earl, both of Brownville, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Greenwood of Brownville, Miss Mary Connelly of Wolfe Island, and three brothers, James and Thomas Connelly, both of Wolfe Island, and John Connelly of Buffalo.
A service will be at 9 Thursday morning from the Brownville Catholic Chapel and the funeral will be from the home of her daughter Mrs. Roger Earl in Brownville at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Brownville Cemetery.

Submitted by George Halladay
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL.
Wednesday, Sept 27,1882
WATKINS�At Wolfe Island, Ont, Sept. 14th, Charles L. Watkins, eldest son of the late Morgan Watkins, in the 48th year of his age.

Submitted by George Halladay
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL
Tuesday, January 10,1888.
O'BRIEN-At Wolfe Island, Ont, Dec. 24th, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien, aged 76 years.

Submitted by George Halladay
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL.
Wednesday, Aug. 9th, 1882
WALKER�Suddenly, at Cape Vincent, of typhoid fever, Albert Walker, of Wolfe Island, Ont., aged 24 years.

Submitted by George Halladay
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOURNAL
August 1887
STALEY�At Wolfe Island. Aug. 20th, Sara, wife of Archibald Staley, aged 30 years.

Submitted by George Halladay
Jefferson County Journal
February 1893
GREENWOOD�In Brownville, Feb. 1st, May, daughter of Charles and Maggie Greenwood, aged 6 years.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Ogdensburg News
MARCH 23 1909
HAD REMARKABLE RECORD AS A SAILOR
Captain J. B. Estes, Who Died Recently, Once Master of Unique Here.
The recent death of Captain John B. Estes, of Charlotte, at the age. of more than 90 years, has brought into review something of the remarkable career of this last sailor whose record was of those days when there were in reality "men before the mast.'' In the seventy five years in which Captain Estes sailed the Great Lakes, he came to know them in fair weather and in foul as the plainsman knows the range. The record of Captain Estes' eventful life runs thus: Born on, Wolfe Island, St. Lawrence river, in June, 1818, he was a lad of only 13 when he shipped before the mast on a trading Plying between, the St. Lawrence and Michigan ports. Three years later saw him as first mate, and when yet scarcely more than a boy, being as yet only 17 years of age, he took the command of the General Porter. Without doubt he was the youngest skipper that ever sailed the lakes. Later he succeeded to the command of the schooner Pennsylvania and the brig New York. While captain of the schooner Oneida, which was rated the fleetest sailing vessel on the lakes. Captain Estes left the port of Chicago, together with a fleet of vessels from that and nearby ports.
Lake Erie reached, a tremendous gale sprang up, carrying away the foremast and much of the canvas, but by wonderful seamanship the ship was worked under the lee of Long Point and stayed there until the storm subsided, when she continued on to Tenawanda, where the disabled vessel was repaired and Captain Estes proceeded to Clayton.
There he learned that of the fleet which had started out with the Oneida only one boat beside his own had lived the gale out, to arrive in the S t Lawrence port.
Subsequently Captain Estes commanded the Niagara and the schooner Oneida Chief. It was with the last named vessel that so notable a record was made that Captain Estes was transferred to the cataract plying between Ogdensburg and Toronto. In 1859 he took command of steamer Ontario and for eighteen seasons Captain Estes had practically the same crew, so popular was he with his men. The Ontario later became the Abyssinian, when the old Ontario Steamship Company was merged into the present Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company, Captain Estes still retaining command. Later he commanded the steamers Admiral and Rothesay, Sylvan Stream, Pilgrim and St. Lawrence.
In1900, though then a man of more than 80, Captain Estes took command of the steamer Unique, of Ogdensburg which was running as an excursion boat between St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario ports. Previous to his assuming command, the boat had had six captains during that season. In all his nearly seventy years of seafaring life Captain Estes never had an accident to a boat under his command.
and within that time he saved sixty persons from drowning.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Watertown Daily Times
Thursday December 27, 1917
SULLIVAN�In this city, Dec 27, 1917, Francis Sullivan aged 85. Funeral will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dennis Carroll, 655 Mill Street, Saturday morning at 9 and from St. Patrick's Church at 9:30. Interment will be in North Watertown cemetery. Please omit flowers.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Watertown Daily Times
Thursday December 27, 1917
VENERABLE GARDENER DIES
Francis Sullivan 85 Long Conducted Garden On Cedar Street.
Francis Sullivan died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dennis Carroll of 616 Mill street, early this morning, aged 85 years. For the past year Mr. Sullivan had been in poor health but was not taken seriously until a week ago. He was born on Wolfe Island, Canada, November. 1832, the son of the late Patrick and Jane Sullivan. He lived many years near his birthplace, operating a small farm in that section. He came to this city 28 years ago and had been living with his daughter, Mrs. Carroll, for the past four years. Up to a few years ago he operated a small truck garden on Cedar street. Besides his daughter, he is survived by two sons. James P. of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Francis J., of Montana. The funeral services will be held from the late residence Saturday morning at 9, and at 9:30 from the St. Patrick's church. Rev. Father Joseph L. Cole, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be made In North Watertown cemetery.

July 26, 1921 Died -McLaren �
At Wolfe Island on July 25th 1921 Mary Elizabeth McLaren, aged 76 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence Wednesday morning 9:30 new time to the Sacred Heart church where solemn requiem mass will be sung for the happy repose of her soul.

Jan 11, 1904
A Sudden Death
On Wolfe Island � Many schools without teachers
Wolfe Island Jan 8- The entire community were shocked to hear of the very sudden death of Mrs James O�Brien, which took place at the residence of George Morgan, on Tuesday morning, where she and family had gone to attend a station that was held by the Rev Father Castie. She was in the act of making a Christmas offering when she was stricken down, and lived but a short time, never regaining consciousness. The deceased was highly respected and of a very charitable nature, always willing to lend a helping hand wherever her services were required. A husband and seven children are left to mourn her untimely end. The sympathy of one and all is extended to the bereaved ones in their sad affliction. The funeral took place on Friday morning and despite the early hour at which it was held, it was one of the largest conducted on the island.

Jan 11, 1904
The funeral of one of our oldest and most respected citizens took place on New Year�s day, in the person of Patrick Moran. His sister, Mrs Johnston, and brother, John Moran, Stratford, Ont, were here to attend his funeral; also his daughter, Mrs Michael White, Rochester, NY. The deceased�s brother and sister left for their respective homes yesterday. William Loughlin is rapidly recovering from the recent operation he underwent. Mrs Frank Walker�s condition is rapidly improving.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig
Nov 15, 1923, Late John A McDonald
John A McDonald passed away at his residence on Wolfe Island on Wednesday morning. The deceased was sixty-five years of age and resided on Wolfe Island all his life, following the occupation of farmer. He was single. Surviving are one sister, Mrs J.B. Grant, and one brother, Daniel A; both of Wolfe Island. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning to the church of the Sacred Heart.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig
Nov 17, 1923, Buriel of Late J A McDonald
The funeral of the late John A. McDonald took place from his late residence, Wolfe Island, to the church of the Sacred Heart on Friday morning. Rev Father McKenan officiated and there was a very large attendance of relatives and friends of the deceased, who was a man highly esteemed on the island. The pall bearers were: William Woodman, Robert McCready, William Fawcett, Thomas Casey, Michael Johnston and James Fraser.

From AM Benson
Paper dated Nov 12, 1917
Late Mrs David Watts
On Sunday the death occurred of Minnie A wife of David Watts, Wolfe Island. The late Mrs Watts was seized with paralytic stroke some days ago. In religion she was an Anglican. She was born at Cape Vincent forty-one years ago, but for many years had resided on Wolfe Island.

From AM Benson
Paper Nov 13, 1917
Watts, At Wolfe Island on Nov 12, 1917. Minnie A Saunders, beloved wife of David Watts, aged 41 years. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm.

From AM Benson
Paper Nov 22, 1917
Late Samuel Charles
On Wednesday the death occurred on Wolfe Island of Samuel Charles, a life-long resident of the island. The deceased was born there seventy nine years ago and was a prominent farmer. He was unmarried and an Anglican in religion The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon. From AM Benson
Paper dated Nov 24, 1917
Wolfe Island Nov 21 � Death claimed on Wednesday morning one of the oldest inhabitants of the island at a ripe old age in the person of Samuel Charles, who was once one of the best known farmers in this district. He owned a fine farm on which he lived. Surviving are three brothers. Edward, George and Richard, Kingston.
Angus Cattnatch, Watertown, NY spent a couple of days here the guest of H Leakey. William Kanela? Has enstalled his grinding outfit in McAvoy�s shop on Main street. William Horne has returned home from his hunting trip and brought a fine specimen of a deer with him.
Capt James Kinney, who met with a very serious accident getting is foot badly jammed at Toronto, while at work on his boat, is getting along nicely and will soon be able to be around again. Charles Kenna was shelled and gassed in France. The latest reports is that he is getting along as well as can be expected. He went overseas with the 146th Battallion.

From AM Benson
Nov 27, 1917
The Death of Mrs J Bullis
On Thursday, Nov 1st, the death of Mrs John Bullis occurred at the residence of her son, Joseph Bullis Emerson Man. The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 o�clock. She had lived to the ripe old age of 87, having been born in the year 1830 at Steuben, New York. She was of Welsh descent and during her last days her speech was largely in the language of her childhood. Much of her life was lived at Wolfe Island, near Kingston, Ont, at which place she was married to John Bullis �sixty four years ago, removing to Emerson in 1882. Eight children, six boys and two girls, mourn her loss. Mrs Abbott and Robert, of Oldbury Sask; John, of St Paul; Matthew of Sandstone, Minn,; William, of Weyburn, Sask; Joseph, Gertrude and Bidwell, of Emerson.
The six sons were the pall bearers. This was the first time for nine years that the whole family had meet together, and 14 years ago there was a family re-union when the parents celebrated their golden wedding. The service was conducted by the Rev G F Kaye at her late residence. By special request Mr Phillips rendered a solo entitled �Thy Will be Done,� and Miss L Tandy officiated at the organ. Interment was made at the Emerson cemetery. The deceased lady was a sister of Capt R Davis, this city.

From Dean Snider
Obituary of Amanda Malvina (Gilfillan) Snider
Woodstock News, 31Jan 5, 1898: Mrs. A.N. Snider died at her home, nine m iles southeast of town, Sunday evening, of dropsy. Mrs. Snider was 64 years old and was a sufferer for some time. She leaves a husband and several grown up children to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at Springfield on Tuesday at 11 O�Clock, conducted by Rev. S.N. Phelps, assisted by Rev. Lutz, after which the remains were interred in the Woodstock cemetery.
NOTE: Springfield was a school near Lake Wilson, MN. Woodstock cemetery is at the junction of routes 18/30, just east of Pipestone, MN. Data from collections of the Pipestone Historical Society, Pipestone, MN

Unknown paper provided through the courtesy of Julia Sexsmith Boak. Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin.
We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Patrick Dawson, which occurred on Wolfe Island on Monday at seven o�clock, after a lingering illness. Deceased served in the County Council for three years, giving every satisfaction to his constituents and the county as well, and previously he was a member of the Township Council, in which he rendered valuable services. Besides being highly respected, he was strictly honest and held in high esteem by all his friends.

Late Mrs. H. O. Hitchcock.
The funeral of the late Mrs. H. O. Hitchcock, took place on Tuesday morning at 10:15 o�clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, T. R. Ferguson, 154 Johnson street. The remains were taken over to Wolfe Island, on the steamer Wolfe islander, and the funeral cortege was a very long one, there being a large turnout of friends, to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. Rev Mr. Cox, rector of Trinity church, had charge of the services. Quite a number attended from Watertown and Cape Vincent. Ex-school Inspector Burrows, Napanee, came down for the funeral. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Rogers, H. H. Day, William Wells, Capt Grant Horne, John Abbott and John Davis
Unknown paper provided through the courtesy of Julia Sexsmith Boak. Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin. NOTE: Mrs. Hitchcock was Natilda Theresa (Nettie) Fuller. According to the Islands Tree, she died in 1910.

Robert Hitchcock Dead
Handwritten Note at top �Brother of Grandma Barrett�
Invented the Lamp that Bears His Name
Had Eventful Career�Once a Partner of Ex-Governor Flower�Was a Brilliant Conversationalist and Lover of Home Life�Invention Famous All Over the World.
WATERTOWN, NY�April 26, --Robert Hitchcock, the inventor of the famous Hitchcock lamp, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, April 19th, at his late home, No. 37 Ten Eyck street, aged sixty-seven years and six months. It has been written that there were men, who when they pass from this earth, leave vacant a place which no one else can fill. Such a man was Robert Hitchcock. No man can fill his place, because no man possesses the distinctive talents that he was owner and master of. Robert Hitchcock was born on Wolfe Island, the 20th day of October, 1832. As the boats ply the St. Lawrence the tourist is shown the little stone house near the ferry which was the home and birthplace of this man. Here it was that his boyhood days were passed until he attained the age of sixteen. At that age he began the battle of life in earnest. Fifty-two years ago he came to this city looking for employment at some trade, whereby he began his career. The trade of a jeweler appealed to him and he hired out as an apprentice in the store of U. H. Sigourney, where he labored earnestly and faithfully, and at the end of two years became a partner. Later he purchased his partner�s interests and conducted the establishments alone. In 1859 the late Roswell P. Flower became a resident of Watertown and was taken in by Mr. Hitchcock as a partner. The co-partnership existed for four years when it was dissolved and Mr. Hitchcock left for Boston in 1863. Here he became associated with E. Howard in the manufacture of the Howard watch. Later he went to Bristol, Conn where he was placed in charge of the erection and equipment of a building which is used for manufacturing fine machinery and clock works. When the factory was completed Mr. Hitchcock became a partner with George A. Jones of New York, known under the name of Jones and Hitchcock. The line manufactured by the firm was electrical machinery, clock works, and lamps.
It was in Bristol that the famous Hitchcock lamp was invented, first made and placed on the market. In 1872, he returned to Watertown and the Hitchcock lamp company with a capital of $100,000 was incorporated, the late governor Flower being the principal stockholder. The building now occupied by the New York air brake company was erected under the supervision of Mr. Hitchcock and he also superintended the building of special machinery which was made in the east. In 1895, the company re-incorporated under the name of the Jefferson brass works, with governor Flower as president and John B. Taylor as secretary and treasurer. Four years ago Mr. Hitchcock withdrew from the company and had the lamp manufactured in Connecticut. During his later years, Mr. Hitchcock has improved the old lamp and has perfected his lamp in the highest degree. Briefly described, his lamp was without chimney and combustion was obtained by a wireless fan run by clock work concealed in the base of the lamp. It has a world-wide reputation and is sold in almost every civilized country.
Socially, Mr. Hitchcock was one of the most pleasant of men, he was a fine conversationalist and never tired of reciting reminiscences to a gathering of old friends, and he counted his friends by the scores. His association with men of different countries made him familiar with the intricacies of foreign society and especially as to the foreign laws and customs. At home he was a kind and thoughtful father and husband and never allowed business worries to interfere with any act of kind consideration he might bestow on his family. His motto was ever �Home, first, last, always.�
The suddenness of his death was a terrible shock to his family and friends of the city. He was in apparent good health Wednesday and even expressed himself as feeling in better spirits than in many a day. He came down to public square in the forenoon and returned home for dinner. After dinner he went into his office, which is at his home and remained there until 2:30 pm when he came into the house and told Mrs. Hitchcock that he was suffering with a pain in his chest. Drs. E. S. Williard and G. S. Farmer were summoned, but Mr. Hitchcock was beyond medical aid and expired shortly after three o�clock.
The deceased is survived by a widow and one daughter, Miss Anna Hitchcock, of this city, and one brother, Oliver Hitchcock, Muskegan, Mich. The funeral was held at his late residence on Saturday last at 2:30 pm. Rev A. M. Dulles officiating.
Unknown paper (probably the Watertown Times) provided through the courtesy of Julia Sexsmith Boak. Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin

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