JAY CLEAVELAND - In the passing Jay Cleaveland, whose death occurred at his home this morning at six o'clock, Prophetstown loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens, the oldest member of the local Masonic lodge and perhaps the oldest Mason in Whiteside County. Mr. Cleaveland had been in failing health for several months and the end was not unexpected. His age was 88 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Born March 24, 1844 in Onieda County NY, Mr. Cleaveland came ot Hume Twp. with his parents in a covered wagon in 1852, at the age of eight years. He resided at the Cleaveland homestead in Hume until four years ago, when he moved to this city with his son, Earl J. Cleaveland, with whom he had lived on the farm. He was married May 24, 1865 to Miss Frances Dennison who preceded him Feb. 3, 1923. To their union one son, Earl J., was born. The deceased is the last of a family of eleven boys and two girls. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaveland celebrated their golden wedding in May, 1915, at which event over 100 guests, were entertained at their farm home. Mr. Cleaveland joined the Masonic lodge in this city December 28, 1867, later joining Minerva chapter of Eastern Star at the time of its organization, and was the last charter member of that lodge. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and of the Congregational church. The funeral will be held Friday from the church, Rev. I.C. Campbell officiating.
JAY CLEAVELAND - In the passing Jay Cleaveland, whose death occurred at his home this morning at six o'clock, Prophetstown loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens, the oldest member of the local Masonic lodge and perhaps the oldest Mason in Whiteside County. Mr. Cleaveland had been in failing health for several months and the end was not unexpected. His age was 88 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Born March 24, 1844 in Onieda County NY, Mr. Cleaveland came ot Hume Twp. with his parents in a covered wagon in 1852, at the age of eight years. He resided at the Cleaveland homestead in Hume until four years ago, when he moved to this city with his son, Earl J. Cleaveland, with whom he had lived on the farm. He was married May 24, 1865 to Miss Frances Dennison who preceded him Feb. 3, 1923. To their union one son, Earl J., was born. The deceased is the last of a family of eleven boys and two girls. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaveland celebrated their golden wedding in May, 1915, at which event over 100 guests, were entertained at their farm home. Mr. Cleaveland joined the Masonic lodge in this city December 28, 1867, later joining Minerva chapter of Eastern Star at the time of its organization, and was the last charter member of that lodge. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and of the Congregational church. The funeral will be held Friday from the church, Rev. I.C. Campbell officiating.
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