RANDOLPH, Vt.
William Culver, aged 93, Dies at
Eastern Star Home
William Culver, who has for some time been a member of the Eastern Star Home family, died on Saturday at about 11 a. m. after only a day of confinement to the bed. Mr. Culver improved several weeks ago from an illness and, up to last Friday, was able to be up most of the time and
was very comfortable.
Mr. Culver was born in Royalton, the son of James M. and Serepta Child Culver, February 28. 1834. He received his education at Royalton Academy and Newbury Seminary.
When 21 years of age, he left Royalton and went to Boston, where he was instructed by an eminent teacher in oil painting. At the expiration of his course of study, he went with his teacher to Montgomery, Ala. and was there for the greater part of the Civil War. While there he took up photography, and it was he that took the picture for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis for the New York News. Later he returned to his former home in the North and, being of insufficient physical strength to serve as a soldier, he became a nurse.
After the Civil War he went to White River Junction and Woodstock, where he was for many years. During the business depression following the close of the war, he took up house
painting and interior decoration, which he followed for some time.
Mr. Culver had also an enviable Masonic record, he having been made a Mason as soon as he reached the age of 21 years, and forever after he was an active and interested member. Soon after becoming a Mason he also joined the Order of Eastern Star and was soon elected to be worthy patron of the South Royalton Chapter, and in three years or more was elected to the office of grand patron for the year 1879. In the year 1880 he instituted Beulah Chapter, which later established the Eastern Star Home.
June 26, 1868, Mr. Culver married Johanna Morey of Royalton and the couple at once took up their residence in White River Junction, and for 30 years or more made that place their home. October 27, three years ago, at the opening of the Eastern Star home, they came to be permanent members of the Home family.
Two children were born to the couple, Arthur Culver, who now resides in West Somerville, Mass., and who arrived here Sunday morning, and Calma Louise, who died in infancy.
Some nieces survive, one of whom lives at Portsmouth, N.H. and one at South Ryegate, and a sister-in-law at Richford. A. N. Culver of this place is also a cousin, these being all the near relatives who survive, besides the widow and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon 2 o'clock at the Home, the Rev. A. A. Mandigo officiating, and interment will be in the family the family lot at Royalton in the Rix cemetery beside the child whose death occurred many years ago. The rites of the Masonic lodge will be given at the cemetery.
William Culver, aged 93, Dies at
Eastern Star Home
William Culver, who has for some time been a member of the Eastern Star Home family, died on Saturday at about 11 a. m. after only a day of confinement to the bed. Mr. Culver improved several weeks ago from an illness and, up to last Friday, was able to be up most of the time and
was very comfortable.
Mr. Culver was born in Royalton, the son of James M. and Serepta Child Culver, February 28. 1834. He received his education at Royalton Academy and Newbury Seminary.
When 21 years of age, he left Royalton and went to Boston, where he was instructed by an eminent teacher in oil painting. At the expiration of his course of study, he went with his teacher to Montgomery, Ala. and was there for the greater part of the Civil War. While there he took up photography, and it was he that took the picture for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis for the New York News. Later he returned to his former home in the North and, being of insufficient physical strength to serve as a soldier, he became a nurse.
After the Civil War he went to White River Junction and Woodstock, where he was for many years. During the business depression following the close of the war, he took up house
painting and interior decoration, which he followed for some time.
Mr. Culver had also an enviable Masonic record, he having been made a Mason as soon as he reached the age of 21 years, and forever after he was an active and interested member. Soon after becoming a Mason he also joined the Order of Eastern Star and was soon elected to be worthy patron of the South Royalton Chapter, and in three years or more was elected to the office of grand patron for the year 1879. In the year 1880 he instituted Beulah Chapter, which later established the Eastern Star Home.
June 26, 1868, Mr. Culver married Johanna Morey of Royalton and the couple at once took up their residence in White River Junction, and for 30 years or more made that place their home. October 27, three years ago, at the opening of the Eastern Star home, they came to be permanent members of the Home family.
Two children were born to the couple, Arthur Culver, who now resides in West Somerville, Mass., and who arrived here Sunday morning, and Calma Louise, who died in infancy.
Some nieces survive, one of whom lives at Portsmouth, N.H. and one at South Ryegate, and a sister-in-law at Richford. A. N. Culver of this place is also a cousin, these being all the near relatives who survive, besides the widow and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon 2 o'clock at the Home, the Rev. A. A. Mandigo officiating, and interment will be in the family the family lot at Royalton in the Rix cemetery beside the child whose death occurred many years ago. The rites of the Masonic lodge will be given at the cemetery.
RANDOLPH, Vt.
William Culver, aged 93, Dies at
Eastern Star Home
William Culver, who has for some time been a member of the Eastern Star Home family, died on Saturday at about 11 a. m. after only a day of confinement to the bed. Mr. Culver improved several weeks ago from an illness and, up to last Friday, was able to be up most of the time and
was very comfortable.
Mr. Culver was born in Royalton, the son of James M. and Serepta Child Culver, February 28. 1834. He received his education at Royalton Academy and Newbury Seminary.
When 21 years of age, he left Royalton and went to Boston, where he was instructed by an eminent teacher in oil painting. At the expiration of his course of study, he went with his teacher to Montgomery, Ala. and was there for the greater part of the Civil War. While there he took up photography, and it was he that took the picture for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis for the New York News. Later he returned to his former home in the North and, being of insufficient physical strength to serve as a soldier, he became a nurse.
After the Civil War he went to White River Junction and Woodstock, where he was for many years. During the business depression following the close of the war, he took up house
painting and interior decoration, which he followed for some time.
Mr. Culver had also an enviable Masonic record, he having been made a Mason as soon as he reached the age of 21 years, and forever after he was an active and interested member. Soon after becoming a Mason he also joined the Order of Eastern Star and was soon elected to be worthy patron of the South Royalton Chapter, and in three years or more was elected to the office of grand patron for the year 1879. In the year 1880 he instituted Beulah Chapter, which later established the Eastern Star Home.
June 26, 1868, Mr. Culver married Johanna Morey of Royalton and the couple at once took up their residence in White River Junction, and for 30 years or more made that place their home. October 27, three years ago, at the opening of the Eastern Star home, they came to be permanent members of the Home family.
Two children were born to the couple, Arthur Culver, who now resides in West Somerville, Mass., and who arrived here Sunday morning, and Calma Louise, who died in infancy.
Some nieces survive, one of whom lives at Portsmouth, N.H. and one at South Ryegate, and a sister-in-law at Richford. A. N. Culver of this place is also a cousin, these being all the near relatives who survive, besides the widow and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon 2 o'clock at the Home, the Rev. A. A. Mandigo officiating, and interment will be in the family the family lot at Royalton in the Rix cemetery beside the child whose death occurred many years ago. The rites of the Masonic lodge will be given at the cemetery.
William Culver, aged 93, Dies at
Eastern Star Home
William Culver, who has for some time been a member of the Eastern Star Home family, died on Saturday at about 11 a. m. after only a day of confinement to the bed. Mr. Culver improved several weeks ago from an illness and, up to last Friday, was able to be up most of the time and
was very comfortable.
Mr. Culver was born in Royalton, the son of James M. and Serepta Child Culver, February 28. 1834. He received his education at Royalton Academy and Newbury Seminary.
When 21 years of age, he left Royalton and went to Boston, where he was instructed by an eminent teacher in oil painting. At the expiration of his course of study, he went with his teacher to Montgomery, Ala. and was there for the greater part of the Civil War. While there he took up photography, and it was he that took the picture for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis for the New York News. Later he returned to his former home in the North and, being of insufficient physical strength to serve as a soldier, he became a nurse.
After the Civil War he went to White River Junction and Woodstock, where he was for many years. During the business depression following the close of the war, he took up house
painting and interior decoration, which he followed for some time.
Mr. Culver had also an enviable Masonic record, he having been made a Mason as soon as he reached the age of 21 years, and forever after he was an active and interested member. Soon after becoming a Mason he also joined the Order of Eastern Star and was soon elected to be worthy patron of the South Royalton Chapter, and in three years or more was elected to the office of grand patron for the year 1879. In the year 1880 he instituted Beulah Chapter, which later established the Eastern Star Home.
June 26, 1868, Mr. Culver married Johanna Morey of Royalton and the couple at once took up their residence in White River Junction, and for 30 years or more made that place their home. October 27, three years ago, at the opening of the Eastern Star home, they came to be permanent members of the Home family.
Two children were born to the couple, Arthur Culver, who now resides in West Somerville, Mass., and who arrived here Sunday morning, and Calma Louise, who died in infancy.
Some nieces survive, one of whom lives at Portsmouth, N.H. and one at South Ryegate, and a sister-in-law at Richford. A. N. Culver of this place is also a cousin, these being all the near relatives who survive, besides the widow and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon 2 o'clock at the Home, the Rev. A. A. Mandigo officiating, and interment will be in the family the family lot at Royalton in the Rix cemetery beside the child whose death occurred many years ago. The rites of the Masonic lodge will be given at the cemetery.
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