Ontario County Journal
December 29 1876
Fatal Accident - Mr. Cornelius Vandenburg, one of our old and highly respected citizens, met with a serious accident on Wednesday of last week which resulted in his death. In a collision of his wagon with another on Pleasant street on the day named, he fell to the ground, striking upon his head and shoulders. He was immediately conveyed to his residence, and medical aid summoned, but he failed rapidly and died early Friday morning. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Ontario county, having resided here for the last forty years. His age was sixty-eight years. Eight years ago he came to Canandaigua from his farm in West Bloomfield. He leaves two sons and a daughter - A. F. Vandenburg of Rochester; P. S. Vandenburg and Mrs. F. E. Humphrey of Canandaigua- to mourn his loss. He was an excellent man, whose death will be regretted by a large number of people. His funeral was held on Wednesday, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.
Ontario County Journal
December 29 1876
Fatal Accident - Mr. Cornelius Vandenburg, one of our old and highly respected citizens, met with a serious accident on Wednesday of last week which resulted in his death. In a collision of his wagon with another on Pleasant street on the day named, he fell to the ground, striking upon his head and shoulders. He was immediately conveyed to his residence, and medical aid summoned, but he failed rapidly and died early Friday morning. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Ontario county, having resided here for the last forty years. His age was sixty-eight years. Eight years ago he came to Canandaigua from his farm in West Bloomfield. He leaves two sons and a daughter - A. F. Vandenburg of Rochester; P. S. Vandenburg and Mrs. F. E. Humphrey of Canandaigua- to mourn his loss. He was an excellent man, whose death will be regretted by a large number of people. His funeral was held on Wednesday, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.
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