OBITUARY
Full of years and honor, and enjoying the esteem of a large circle of friends and neighbors, Edwin S. Dixon responded to the last call of nature at his home in Riverside at one o'clock this morning in his 87th year. Funeral services will occur tomorrow at his late home at 1:00 pm, conducted by Rev. J. S. Butt. Edwin S. Dixon was born November 1, 1822 in the town of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York where he lived until 1883, when he moved to Dakota Territory, making his home in Riverside until his death. On November 24, 1852 he was joined in marriage with Harriet H. Wilson, who died in Septermber 1853. To this union one daughter was born, dying in 1853. He was again married in 1855 to Samantha J. Sturge, of Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, who survives him. To them were born four sons one daughter, one son dying in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon celebrated their golden wedding four years ago. Mr. Dixon has been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Dixon was a consistent member of the Prebsyterian Church, having been a member of the Groton organization since its beginning, and a member of the session during all that time. A true husband and father an upright patriotic citizen has gone to this reward. Peace to his ashes!
Full of years and honor, and enjoying the esteem of a large circle of friends and neighbors, Edwin S. Dixon responded to the last call of nature at his home in Riverside at one o'clock this morning in his 87th year. Funeral services will occur tomorrow at his late home at 1:00 pm, conducted by Rev. J. S. Butt. Edwin S. Dixon was born November 1, 1822 in the town of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York where he lived until 1883, when he moved to Dakota Territory, making his home in Riverside until his death. On November 24, 1852 he was joined in marriage with Harriet H. Wilson, who died in Septermber 1853. To this union one daughter was born, dying in 1853. He was again married in 1855 to Samantha J. Sturge, of Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, who survives him. To them were born four sons one daughter, one son dying in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon celebrated their golden wedding four years ago. Mr. Dixon has been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Dixon was a consistent member of the Prebsyterian Church, having been a member of the Groton organization since its beginning, and a member of the session during all that time. A true husband and father an upright patriotic citizen has gone to this reward. Peace to his ashes!
OBITUARY
Full of years and honor, and enjoying the esteem of a large circle of friends and neighbors, Edwin S. Dixon responded to the last call of nature at his home in Riverside at one o'clock this morning in his 87th year. Funeral services will occur tomorrow at his late home at 1:00 pm, conducted by Rev. J. S. Butt. Edwin S. Dixon was born November 1, 1822 in the town of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York where he lived until 1883, when he moved to Dakota Territory, making his home in Riverside until his death. On November 24, 1852 he was joined in marriage with Harriet H. Wilson, who died in Septermber 1853. To this union one daughter was born, dying in 1853. He was again married in 1855 to Samantha J. Sturge, of Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, who survives him. To them were born four sons one daughter, one son dying in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon celebrated their golden wedding four years ago. Mr. Dixon has been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Dixon was a consistent member of the Prebsyterian Church, having been a member of the Groton organization since its beginning, and a member of the session during all that time. A true husband and father an upright patriotic citizen has gone to this reward. Peace to his ashes!
Full of years and honor, and enjoying the esteem of a large circle of friends and neighbors, Edwin S. Dixon responded to the last call of nature at his home in Riverside at one o'clock this morning in his 87th year. Funeral services will occur tomorrow at his late home at 1:00 pm, conducted by Rev. J. S. Butt. Edwin S. Dixon was born November 1, 1822 in the town of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York where he lived until 1883, when he moved to Dakota Territory, making his home in Riverside until his death. On November 24, 1852 he was joined in marriage with Harriet H. Wilson, who died in Septermber 1853. To this union one daughter was born, dying in 1853. He was again married in 1855 to Samantha J. Sturge, of Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, who survives him. To them were born four sons one daughter, one son dying in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon celebrated their golden wedding four years ago. Mr. Dixon has been in feeble health for some time. Mr. Dixon was a consistent member of the Prebsyterian Church, having been a member of the Groton organization since its beginning, and a member of the session during all that time. A true husband and father an upright patriotic citizen has gone to this reward. Peace to his ashes!
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