Thomas Wyncoop Obituaries and Resolutions.
Thomas Wyncoop Obituaries
and Resolutions.

THOMAS WYNCOOP IS DEAD AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Thomas Wyncoop
Thomas Wyncoop
County Sealer of Weights of Measures.

    Thomas Wyncoop, county sealer of weights and measures, merchant and banker and one of the pioneer businessmen ot this vicinity, died in his home 105 South Main street, at 1:15 yesterday morning from hardening of the arteries. He had been ill for several months and for the past five weeks had been confined to his room. He was 61 years old and is survived only by a son Louis Wyncook [sic], proprietor of a men�s store at Lake avenue and Main street.

    Mr. Wyncoop was born in Allentown, N. J. and came to Asbury Park some 30 years ago to work for Charles Hampton, a coal and wood dealer, whom he afterwards succeeded. Later with John Hulshart as his partner, he established Wyncoop and Hulshart. This firm lost its name with the organization of the Consumers Coal and Supply Co. which Mr. Wyncoop assisted in forming and in which he was interested.

    With the organization of the Ocean Grove National Bank, Mr. Wyncoop became one of its directors. He had withdrawn from active business affairs of late years, however and in 1910 was elected a Neptune committeeman. He became the treasurer and was made chairman of the 1912 board, being reelected in 1913. It was soon after his election as chairman in 1912 that Mr. Wyncoop was appointd county sealer of weights and measures. He was the first man to be named in this office, which carries a salary of $1,200 a year.

    Few men were better known, or better liked, than "Tom" Wyncoop. He was a great lodgeman, holding membership in Sitting Bull tribe of Red Men; Corinthian castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle Monmouth lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Asbury council, Jr. O. U. A. M. He was a past chief and exempt fireman of the West Grove fire department; was treasurer of the Emmons Harness Co. and a stockholder of the Asbury Park Trust company.

    Mr Wyncoop was a member of the First M. E. church of this city and its pastor, Rev. Dr. Leon K. Willman, will have charge of the funeral service at the main street home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He will be assisted by Rev. Samuel Sargent, pastor of the Bradley Beach M. E. church and Rev. C. H. Fisher, pastor of the West Grove M. E. church. Undertaker Fred E. Farry will make interment in Glenwood cemetery, where Mrs. Wyncoop was buried two y�ars and nine months ago.


Source:

"Thomas Wyncoop Is Dead, After A Long Illness", Asbury Park Evening News, Monday, October 25, 1915, page 1


  

May View Body

    Those who wish to view the body of the late Thomas Wyncoop will have an opportunity to do so from 7 to 9 o'clock this evening at Mr. Wyncoop's home, 105 South Main Street.


Source:

"May View Body", Asbury Park Evening News, Tuesday, October 26, 1915, page ?


  

Committee Deplores Death of Wyncoop

    Resolutions deploring the death of Thomas Wyncoop were adopted last night by the Neptune Township Democratic Executive Committee, of which Mr. Wyncoop was chairman for a number of years. Copies of the resolution are to be printed and a set sent to the family. The committee on the resolutions consists of William H. Carman, Frank Butcher and A. L. E. Strassburger.


Source:

"Committee Deplores Death of Wyncoop", Asbury Park Evening News, Tuesday, October 26, 1915, page (Same as Above)


  

Resolution of Condolences

    The members of the Neptune Township Democratic Executive Committee in session Oct. 15, 1915, unanimously passed the following resolution:

    Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty to remove from our midst, by death, our esteemed friend and colaborer, Thomas Wyncoop, who has for many years occupied a prominent rank in our midst, maintaining under all circumstances a character untarnished and a reputation above reproach.

    Therefore, Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Wyncoop we have sustained the loss of a friend whose fellowship it was an honr [sic] and pleasure to enjoy; that we bear willing testimony to his many virtues, to his unquestioned probity and stainless life; that we offer to his bereaved family and mourning friends, over whom sorrow has hung her sable mantle, our heartfelt condolence, and prays that Infinite Goodness may bring speedy relief to their burdened hearts and inspire them with the consolations that Hope in futurity and faith in God given even in the Shadow of the Tomb.

    Resolved, That a copy of these resolution, properly engrossed, be presented to the family of our deceased friends. Committee, Wm. H. Carman, Frank Butcher, A. L. E. Strassburger.


Source:

"Resolution of Condolences", Asbury Park Evening News, Tuesday, October 26, 1915, page 2


  

Thomas Wyncoop Is Laid To Rest
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Impressive Funeral Services Held Yesterday Afternoon. Many Floral Tributes.
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    Final services for Thomas Wyncoop, pioneer business man in this city, who died last Saturday morning after a five weeks' illness of hardening of the arteries, were held at the late home, 105 Main street, yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Dr. Leon K. Willman of the First M. E. church had charge of the service, which was largely attended by business associates, lodge members and friends. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Rev. Samuel Sargent, pastor of the Bradley Beach M. E. church and long a friend of the family, made the invocation and Rev. C. B. Fisher of the West Grove M. E. church spoke of his acquaintance with Mr. Wyncoop.
    Mrs. H. G. Shreve and T. Nelson Lillagore of Ocean Grove sang two selections, "Rock of Ages" and "Jesus Is Mine." Following the service interment was made in Glenwood cemetery, Long Branch, where Mrs. Wyncoop is also buried. The floral pieces completely filled two hose wagons. The bearers were N. J. Taylor, Jacob Stiles, Harry Reeves, Randolph Tallman, J. D. Storer and Walter Clayton. Representations of the Sitting Bull tribe of Red Men; Corinthian castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Monmouth lodge; Knights of Pythias, and Asbury council, Jr. O. U. A. M., attended the services. A number of the members of the West Grove fire department were also present. Interment was in charge of Director Fred E. Farry.


Source:

"Thomas Wyncoop Is Laid To Rest", Asbury Park Evening News, Thursday, October 28, 1915, page ?


Acknowledgement:

    I'd like to thank Natalie Borisovets, ([email protected]), Head of Public Services for the John Cotton Dana Library Rutgers, at the State University of New Jersey in Newark for services above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did Natalie look up the original, (very short), obituary I'd requested from her, (which apparently isn't allowed by library policy), she decided, on the basis of additional information in another part of the same newspaper, to look a little further. The upshot of all this research is the material you've just read.

    While I'd been hoping that this Thomas Wyncoop was Ned Wynkoop's son, Thomas Atwood Wynkoop, who died sometime between 1911 and 1923, and who had an Aunt living in New Jersey during this time period, this did not turn out to be the case here. Despite that, thanks to Natalie, I now know a tremendous amount about the very well regarded Thomas Wyncoop of Asbury Park, New Jersey.

    Natalie, thanks so much! I really appreciate all of your help and patience. It means a lot to me.

    All my best,

    Chris

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