Georgetown Times December 30, 1893
Death of G. R. Congdon
Capt. George R. Congdon one of our oldest and best citizens died at his residence in this city on Christmas eve last, at dark Mr. Congdon suffered for a long time with that dread disease consumption and while his wasting form and weak steps told his friends that death was fast approaching no one seemed to know that the end was so near, as he was seen on the streets only three or four days previous.
Mr. Congdon was one of an old and time honored family and one of excellent standing, and as a citizen was much esteemed. He would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May, and had lived here for the past forty one years, having come here when he was fifteen years of age, and was like by everyone for his numerous good qualities and agreeable manners. His death is severely felt by and a great loss to, our community. He leaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
Deceased would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May. He heaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
In the year of 1806 the firm of Congdon Hazard and Co. was established with deceased as principal stockholder, since which time up to a few weeks ago, he has been identified with the commercial world, and has done a large and prosperous business.
He also took an active part in the late War, being Quartermaster Sergeant in the 10th SC Regiment, in which capacity he served faithfully to the end.
About 1874, the old Georgetown Rifle Guards bestowed the captaincy of the company on him, and no one could have given more thorough satisfaction or been beloved more than he.
The funeral procession was very large, the membership of the lodges, clubs and etc to which he belonged, many people from the surrounding country, and nearly all of the residents of the town followed the remains to the grave.
The body, after being kept until Wednesday awaiting the arrival of Mess. R. R. Congdon and C. S. Congdon, brother and son of deceased, was funeralized at the Episcopal Church of which deceased was a member by the Rev. John B. Williams and remains interred in adjoining cemetery. Many eyes were moist before the last words of the beautiful ceremony punctuated by soft, sweet tunes of the choir, died away in the distance.
The family has our sincere and cordial sympathy in there deep affliction.
Death of G. R. Congdon
Capt. George R. Congdon one of our oldest and best citizens died at his residence in this city on Christmas eve last, at dark Mr. Congdon suffered for a long time with that dread disease consumption and while his wasting form and weak steps told his friends that death was fast approaching no one seemed to know that the end was so near, as he was seen on the streets only three or four days previous.
Mr. Congdon was one of an old and time honored family and one of excellent standing, and as a citizen was much esteemed. He would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May, and had lived here for the past forty one years, having come here when he was fifteen years of age, and was like by everyone for his numerous good qualities and agreeable manners. His death is severely felt by and a great loss to, our community. He leaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
Deceased would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May. He heaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
In the year of 1806 the firm of Congdon Hazard and Co. was established with deceased as principal stockholder, since which time up to a few weeks ago, he has been identified with the commercial world, and has done a large and prosperous business.
He also took an active part in the late War, being Quartermaster Sergeant in the 10th SC Regiment, in which capacity he served faithfully to the end.
About 1874, the old Georgetown Rifle Guards bestowed the captaincy of the company on him, and no one could have given more thorough satisfaction or been beloved more than he.
The funeral procession was very large, the membership of the lodges, clubs and etc to which he belonged, many people from the surrounding country, and nearly all of the residents of the town followed the remains to the grave.
The body, after being kept until Wednesday awaiting the arrival of Mess. R. R. Congdon and C. S. Congdon, brother and son of deceased, was funeralized at the Episcopal Church of which deceased was a member by the Rev. John B. Williams and remains interred in adjoining cemetery. Many eyes were moist before the last words of the beautiful ceremony punctuated by soft, sweet tunes of the choir, died away in the distance.
The family has our sincere and cordial sympathy in there deep affliction.
Georgetown Times December 30, 1893
Death of G. R. Congdon
Capt. George R. Congdon one of our oldest and best citizens died at his residence in this city on Christmas eve last, at dark Mr. Congdon suffered for a long time with that dread disease consumption and while his wasting form and weak steps told his friends that death was fast approaching no one seemed to know that the end was so near, as he was seen on the streets only three or four days previous.
Mr. Congdon was one of an old and time honored family and one of excellent standing, and as a citizen was much esteemed. He would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May, and had lived here for the past forty one years, having come here when he was fifteen years of age, and was like by everyone for his numerous good qualities and agreeable manners. His death is severely felt by and a great loss to, our community. He leaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
Deceased would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May. He heaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
In the year of 1806 the firm of Congdon Hazard and Co. was established with deceased as principal stockholder, since which time up to a few weeks ago, he has been identified with the commercial world, and has done a large and prosperous business.
He also took an active part in the late War, being Quartermaster Sergeant in the 10th SC Regiment, in which capacity he served faithfully to the end.
About 1874, the old Georgetown Rifle Guards bestowed the captaincy of the company on him, and no one could have given more thorough satisfaction or been beloved more than he.
The funeral procession was very large, the membership of the lodges, clubs and etc to which he belonged, many people from the surrounding country, and nearly all of the residents of the town followed the remains to the grave.
The body, after being kept until Wednesday awaiting the arrival of Mess. R. R. Congdon and C. S. Congdon, brother and son of deceased, was funeralized at the Episcopal Church of which deceased was a member by the Rev. John B. Williams and remains interred in adjoining cemetery. Many eyes were moist before the last words of the beautiful ceremony punctuated by soft, sweet tunes of the choir, died away in the distance.
The family has our sincere and cordial sympathy in there deep affliction.
Death of G. R. Congdon
Capt. George R. Congdon one of our oldest and best citizens died at his residence in this city on Christmas eve last, at dark Mr. Congdon suffered for a long time with that dread disease consumption and while his wasting form and weak steps told his friends that death was fast approaching no one seemed to know that the end was so near, as he was seen on the streets only three or four days previous.
Mr. Congdon was one of an old and time honored family and one of excellent standing, and as a citizen was much esteemed. He would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May, and had lived here for the past forty one years, having come here when he was fifteen years of age, and was like by everyone for his numerous good qualities and agreeable manners. His death is severely felt by and a great loss to, our community. He leaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
Deceased would have been fifty six years old had he lived until next May. He heaves a wife and one daughter and two sons.
In the year of 1806 the firm of Congdon Hazard and Co. was established with deceased as principal stockholder, since which time up to a few weeks ago, he has been identified with the commercial world, and has done a large and prosperous business.
He also took an active part in the late War, being Quartermaster Sergeant in the 10th SC Regiment, in which capacity he served faithfully to the end.
About 1874, the old Georgetown Rifle Guards bestowed the captaincy of the company on him, and no one could have given more thorough satisfaction or been beloved more than he.
The funeral procession was very large, the membership of the lodges, clubs and etc to which he belonged, many people from the surrounding country, and nearly all of the residents of the town followed the remains to the grave.
The body, after being kept until Wednesday awaiting the arrival of Mess. R. R. Congdon and C. S. Congdon, brother and son of deceased, was funeralized at the Episcopal Church of which deceased was a member by the Rev. John B. Williams and remains interred in adjoining cemetery. Many eyes were moist before the last words of the beautiful ceremony punctuated by soft, sweet tunes of the choir, died away in the distance.
The family has our sincere and cordial sympathy in there deep affliction.
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