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Charles LaBonta Judson Summoned At Home in Lynden
Charles LaBonta Judson, son of the late Phoebe Judson, pioneer of Lynden, died Monday night in that city, which his mother named. He was 81 years of age and had suffered two strokes, the first coming late in July 1933, and the second one last week.
Mr. Judson was born in a covered wagon in the summer of 1853 when his parents were crossing the plains en route to Puget Sound from Ohio. His birth occurred at LaBonta creek, a tributary of the Platte river, and he was named in part after the creek.
Arriving in Whatcom county with his parents in 1871, after they had resided several years in other parts of the state, including Olympia and Chehalis. Mr. Judson was paddled up the Nooksack river to Lynden in a canoe. He had resided in the county continuously since that time. His father died in 1898 and his mother in 1925. His wife, who was Gertrude Moore, of Pennsylvania, died years ago.
Mr. Judson was a farmer and known as an industrious worker. He was an expert canoer, and was often seen on the Nooksack in the early days. He was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Lynden.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Anna L. Ebey, Lynden, a sister who attended her brother during his illness, and two nieces, Mrs. Victor A. Roeder and Mrs. J. K. Robinson, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Knapp & Knapp chapel in Lynden, Rev. R. C. Hartley, pastor of the Lynden Methodist church, will officiate.
From The Bellingham Herald of November 7, 1933
PIONEER SUCCUMBS
Charles LaBonta Judson Summoned At Home in Lynden
Charles LaBonta Judson, son of the late Phoebe Judson, pioneer of Lynden, died Monday night in that city, which his mother named. He was 81 years of age and had suffered two strokes, the first coming late in July 1933, and the second one last week.
Mr. Judson was born in a covered wagon in the summer of 1853 when his parents were crossing the plains en route to Puget Sound from Ohio. His birth occurred at LaBonta creek, a tributary of the Platte river, and he was named in part after the creek.
Arriving in Whatcom county with his parents in 1871, after they had resided several years in other parts of the state, including Olympia and Chehalis. Mr. Judson was paddled up the Nooksack river to Lynden in a canoe. He had resided in the county continuously since that time. His father died in 1898 and his mother in 1925. His wife, who was Gertrude Moore, of Pennsylvania, died years ago.
Mr. Judson was a farmer and known as an industrious worker. He was an expert canoer, and was often seen on the Nooksack in the early days. He was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Lynden.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Anna L. Ebey, Lynden, a sister who attended her brother during his illness, and two nieces, Mrs. Victor A. Roeder and Mrs. J. K. Robinson, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Knapp & Knapp chapel in Lynden, Rev. R. C. Hartley, pastor of the Lynden Methodist church, will officiate.
From The Bellingham Herald of November 7, 1933
Memorial plaque
PIONEER SUCCUMBS
Charles LaBonta Judson Summoned At Home in Lynden
Charles LaBonta Judson, son of the late Phoebe Judson, pioneer of Lynden, died Monday night in that city, which his mother named. He was 81 years of age and had suffered two strokes, the first coming late in July 1933, and the second one last week.
Mr. Judson was born in a covered wagon in the summer of 1853 when his parents were crossing the plains en route to Puget Sound from Ohio. His birth occurred at LaBonta creek, a tributary of the Platte river, and he was named in part after the creek.
Arriving in Whatcom county with his parents in 1871, after they had resided several years in other parts of the state, including Olympia and Chehalis. Mr. Judson was paddled up the Nooksack river to Lynden in a canoe. He had resided in the county continuously since that time. His father died in 1898 and his mother in 1925. His wife, who was Gertrude Moore, of Pennsylvania, died years ago.
Mr. Judson was a farmer and known as an industrious worker. He was an expert canoer, and was often seen on the Nooksack in the early days. He was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Lynden.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Anna L. Ebey, Lynden, a sister who attended her brother during his illness, and two nieces, Mrs. Victor A. Roeder and Mrs. J. K. Robinson, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Knapp & Knapp chapel in Lynden, Rev. R. C. Hartley, pastor of the Lynden Methodist church, will officiate.
From The Bellingham Herald of November 7, 1933
PIONEER SUCCUMBS
Charles LaBonta Judson Summoned At Home in Lynden
Charles LaBonta Judson, son of the late Phoebe Judson, pioneer of Lynden, died Monday night in that city, which his mother named. He was 81 years of age and had suffered two strokes, the first coming late in July 1933, and the second one last week.
Mr. Judson was born in a covered wagon in the summer of 1853 when his parents were crossing the plains en route to Puget Sound from Ohio. His birth occurred at LaBonta creek, a tributary of the Platte river, and he was named in part after the creek.
Arriving in Whatcom county with his parents in 1871, after they had resided several years in other parts of the state, including Olympia and Chehalis. Mr. Judson was paddled up the Nooksack river to Lynden in a canoe. He had resided in the county continuously since that time. His father died in 1898 and his mother in 1925. His wife, who was Gertrude Moore, of Pennsylvania, died years ago.
Mr. Judson was a farmer and known as an industrious worker. He was an expert canoer, and was often seen on the Nooksack in the early days. He was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Lynden.
Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Anna L. Ebey, Lynden, a sister who attended her brother during his illness, and two nieces, Mrs. Victor A. Roeder and Mrs. J. K. Robinson, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Knapp & Knapp chapel in Lynden, Rev. R. C. Hartley, pastor of the Lynden Methodist church, will officiate.
From The Bellingham Herald of November 7, 1933
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