July 16, 1904 - The Ashland Citizen - Mr. Samuel Blanchard, one of Ashland's oldest residents, passed away at his home on Winter Street Wednesday. He had been ailing for some time and his death was not unexpected although it came as a blow to the people of this town, as he had failed rapidly within a day or two of his death.
July 16, 1904 p5 - The Ashland Citizen - Funeral Services. The funeral of Mr. Samuel Blanchard was held at his residence on Winter Street last Saturday and was largely attended by the townspeople and relatives. There were many beautiful flowers and set pieces. Reverend Mr. Babb, assisted by Reverend Mr. George were the officiating clergymen.
At the time of his death Mr. Blanchard was 81 years old and up to within a short time of his death was interested to a great extent in politics, being a strong Democrat. At one time he was a prominent paper manufacturer here, operating a paper mill where the Ashland Leather Board Mill now stands. Later he was interested in the glove business and in the tannery business.
Besides his widow, Mr. Blanchard left two sons, J Mooney and John S. and two daughters, Mrs. H.W. Boynton and Mrs. Edward P. Warner, all of whom reside in this town.
July 16, 1904 - The Ashland Citizen - Mr. Samuel Blanchard, one of Ashland's oldest residents, passed away at his home on Winter Street Wednesday. He had been ailing for some time and his death was not unexpected although it came as a blow to the people of this town, as he had failed rapidly within a day or two of his death.
July 16, 1904 p5 - The Ashland Citizen - Funeral Services. The funeral of Mr. Samuel Blanchard was held at his residence on Winter Street last Saturday and was largely attended by the townspeople and relatives. There were many beautiful flowers and set pieces. Reverend Mr. Babb, assisted by Reverend Mr. George were the officiating clergymen.
At the time of his death Mr. Blanchard was 81 years old and up to within a short time of his death was interested to a great extent in politics, being a strong Democrat. At one time he was a prominent paper manufacturer here, operating a paper mill where the Ashland Leather Board Mill now stands. Later he was interested in the glove business and in the tannery business.
Besides his widow, Mr. Blanchard left two sons, J Mooney and John S. and two daughters, Mrs. H.W. Boynton and Mrs. Edward P. Warner, all of whom reside in this town.
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