The Rhinebeck Gazette
Rhinebeck, New York
November 1, 1930
Front page
John C. Milroy Dies Saturday
Prominent Citizen Passes Away At Age of Seventy-nine -- Held Many Public Offices -- Funeral Tuesday
John C. Milroy died at his home on West Market street last Saturday at the age of seventy-nine. Mr. Milroy was born at Lafayette in the town of Milan, August 18, 1851, the son of Robert and Mary (Carmichael) Milroy and moved to this village with his parents in the year 1865, when he was in his fifteenth year. At the conclusion of his schooling which was obtained in the public school, he entered the employ of the late Phillip Gross, with whom he learned the blacksmithing business. In 1874 he formed a copartnership with Monroe Kipp and purchased the old established general blacksmithing and horse shoeing shop of L. C. Minor. This relationship continued for about a year and a half when the firm dissolved and Mr. Milroy carried on the business alone until 1886 when his brother, Lafayette, associated himself with the firm which existed until 1919 when the plant was disposed of and the senior member of the organization connected himself with the automobile industry.
Mr. Milroy enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest active fireman in the village. He became a member of the Pocahontas Hand Engine Company in 1870 and filled every office in the command. When speaking of his experiences in the firemanic life of the community Mr. Milroy always grew enthusiastic in recounting the victories achieved by the old machine when hand engine contests were featured at firemen's conventions and tournaments. "Old Poca" as she was familiarly called, usually brought home the bacon and won both money and fame for her company. Mr. Milroy never lost interest in Pocahontas and although her unparalled [sic] record has become ancient history, he always did his part in perpetuating her glories. He served as assistant chief engineer of the department a number of times and is a member of the Associated Fire Department.
As near as he could recollect, Mr. Milroy served as a member of the board of village trustees for twenty-two years, but not consecutively. He was also president of the board one term. Mr. Milroy was an active member of the Odd Fellows fraternity for fifty-four years, was a past grand of the Rhinebeck Lodge No. 162 and had represented the lodge several times at the state conclave of the order. He was also affiliated with the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Milroy was always interested in school matters and served as a member of the board of education at one time. Politically he was a Democrat and was considered one of the old war horses of the local organization. He was elected Supervisor four terms and occupied the position during 1886, 1887, 1890 and 1891. It was during his first administration that the town purchased its first stone crusher. Good roads always found in him a strong advocate.
In 1880 Mr. Milroy married Miss Alice Doyle and to them have been born three children. Robert J., Anna, the wife of the late Wallace Lown and Francis (deceased). Mr. Milroy was a member of the Methodist church and served many years as one of its officials. Mr. Milroy always enjoyed reviewing the marked changes that have occurred in this village since he came here sixty-five years ago. He witnessed a great transformation during that extended period of time and often recounted interestingly the doings about town in the good old days.
The funeral service was held from his home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Wm. H. Winchell, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and the burial took place in the Rhinebeck cemetery. The following acted as bearers: Messrs. Nye Downer, Charles A. Traver, William Wright, George Marshall, Seymour Smith and William M. Sleight.
Rhinebeck, New York
November 1, 1930
Front page
John C. Milroy Dies Saturday
Prominent Citizen Passes Away At Age of Seventy-nine -- Held Many Public Offices -- Funeral Tuesday
John C. Milroy died at his home on West Market street last Saturday at the age of seventy-nine. Mr. Milroy was born at Lafayette in the town of Milan, August 18, 1851, the son of Robert and Mary (Carmichael) Milroy and moved to this village with his parents in the year 1865, when he was in his fifteenth year. At the conclusion of his schooling which was obtained in the public school, he entered the employ of the late Phillip Gross, with whom he learned the blacksmithing business. In 1874 he formed a copartnership with Monroe Kipp and purchased the old established general blacksmithing and horse shoeing shop of L. C. Minor. This relationship continued for about a year and a half when the firm dissolved and Mr. Milroy carried on the business alone until 1886 when his brother, Lafayette, associated himself with the firm which existed until 1919 when the plant was disposed of and the senior member of the organization connected himself with the automobile industry.
Mr. Milroy enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest active fireman in the village. He became a member of the Pocahontas Hand Engine Company in 1870 and filled every office in the command. When speaking of his experiences in the firemanic life of the community Mr. Milroy always grew enthusiastic in recounting the victories achieved by the old machine when hand engine contests were featured at firemen's conventions and tournaments. "Old Poca" as she was familiarly called, usually brought home the bacon and won both money and fame for her company. Mr. Milroy never lost interest in Pocahontas and although her unparalled [sic] record has become ancient history, he always did his part in perpetuating her glories. He served as assistant chief engineer of the department a number of times and is a member of the Associated Fire Department.
As near as he could recollect, Mr. Milroy served as a member of the board of village trustees for twenty-two years, but not consecutively. He was also president of the board one term. Mr. Milroy was an active member of the Odd Fellows fraternity for fifty-four years, was a past grand of the Rhinebeck Lodge No. 162 and had represented the lodge several times at the state conclave of the order. He was also affiliated with the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Milroy was always interested in school matters and served as a member of the board of education at one time. Politically he was a Democrat and was considered one of the old war horses of the local organization. He was elected Supervisor four terms and occupied the position during 1886, 1887, 1890 and 1891. It was during his first administration that the town purchased its first stone crusher. Good roads always found in him a strong advocate.
In 1880 Mr. Milroy married Miss Alice Doyle and to them have been born three children. Robert J., Anna, the wife of the late Wallace Lown and Francis (deceased). Mr. Milroy was a member of the Methodist church and served many years as one of its officials. Mr. Milroy always enjoyed reviewing the marked changes that have occurred in this village since he came here sixty-five years ago. He witnessed a great transformation during that extended period of time and often recounted interestingly the doings about town in the good old days.
The funeral service was held from his home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Wm. H. Winchell, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and the burial took place in the Rhinebeck cemetery. The following acted as bearers: Messrs. Nye Downer, Charles A. Traver, William Wright, George Marshall, Seymour Smith and William M. Sleight.
The Rhinebeck Gazette
Rhinebeck, New York
November 1, 1930
Front page
John C. Milroy Dies Saturday
Prominent Citizen Passes Away At Age of Seventy-nine -- Held Many Public Offices -- Funeral Tuesday
John C. Milroy died at his home on West Market street last Saturday at the age of seventy-nine. Mr. Milroy was born at Lafayette in the town of Milan, August 18, 1851, the son of Robert and Mary (Carmichael) Milroy and moved to this village with his parents in the year 1865, when he was in his fifteenth year. At the conclusion of his schooling which was obtained in the public school, he entered the employ of the late Phillip Gross, with whom he learned the blacksmithing business. In 1874 he formed a copartnership with Monroe Kipp and purchased the old established general blacksmithing and horse shoeing shop of L. C. Minor. This relationship continued for about a year and a half when the firm dissolved and Mr. Milroy carried on the business alone until 1886 when his brother, Lafayette, associated himself with the firm which existed until 1919 when the plant was disposed of and the senior member of the organization connected himself with the automobile industry.
Mr. Milroy enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest active fireman in the village. He became a member of the Pocahontas Hand Engine Company in 1870 and filled every office in the command. When speaking of his experiences in the firemanic life of the community Mr. Milroy always grew enthusiastic in recounting the victories achieved by the old machine when hand engine contests were featured at firemen's conventions and tournaments. "Old Poca" as she was familiarly called, usually brought home the bacon and won both money and fame for her company. Mr. Milroy never lost interest in Pocahontas and although her unparalled [sic] record has become ancient history, he always did his part in perpetuating her glories. He served as assistant chief engineer of the department a number of times and is a member of the Associated Fire Department.
As near as he could recollect, Mr. Milroy served as a member of the board of village trustees for twenty-two years, but not consecutively. He was also president of the board one term. Mr. Milroy was an active member of the Odd Fellows fraternity for fifty-four years, was a past grand of the Rhinebeck Lodge No. 162 and had represented the lodge several times at the state conclave of the order. He was also affiliated with the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Milroy was always interested in school matters and served as a member of the board of education at one time. Politically he was a Democrat and was considered one of the old war horses of the local organization. He was elected Supervisor four terms and occupied the position during 1886, 1887, 1890 and 1891. It was during his first administration that the town purchased its first stone crusher. Good roads always found in him a strong advocate.
In 1880 Mr. Milroy married Miss Alice Doyle and to them have been born three children. Robert J., Anna, the wife of the late Wallace Lown and Francis (deceased). Mr. Milroy was a member of the Methodist church and served many years as one of its officials. Mr. Milroy always enjoyed reviewing the marked changes that have occurred in this village since he came here sixty-five years ago. He witnessed a great transformation during that extended period of time and often recounted interestingly the doings about town in the good old days.
The funeral service was held from his home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Wm. H. Winchell, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and the burial took place in the Rhinebeck cemetery. The following acted as bearers: Messrs. Nye Downer, Charles A. Traver, William Wright, George Marshall, Seymour Smith and William M. Sleight.
Rhinebeck, New York
November 1, 1930
Front page
John C. Milroy Dies Saturday
Prominent Citizen Passes Away At Age of Seventy-nine -- Held Many Public Offices -- Funeral Tuesday
John C. Milroy died at his home on West Market street last Saturday at the age of seventy-nine. Mr. Milroy was born at Lafayette in the town of Milan, August 18, 1851, the son of Robert and Mary (Carmichael) Milroy and moved to this village with his parents in the year 1865, when he was in his fifteenth year. At the conclusion of his schooling which was obtained in the public school, he entered the employ of the late Phillip Gross, with whom he learned the blacksmithing business. In 1874 he formed a copartnership with Monroe Kipp and purchased the old established general blacksmithing and horse shoeing shop of L. C. Minor. This relationship continued for about a year and a half when the firm dissolved and Mr. Milroy carried on the business alone until 1886 when his brother, Lafayette, associated himself with the firm which existed until 1919 when the plant was disposed of and the senior member of the organization connected himself with the automobile industry.
Mr. Milroy enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest active fireman in the village. He became a member of the Pocahontas Hand Engine Company in 1870 and filled every office in the command. When speaking of his experiences in the firemanic life of the community Mr. Milroy always grew enthusiastic in recounting the victories achieved by the old machine when hand engine contests were featured at firemen's conventions and tournaments. "Old Poca" as she was familiarly called, usually brought home the bacon and won both money and fame for her company. Mr. Milroy never lost interest in Pocahontas and although her unparalled [sic] record has become ancient history, he always did his part in perpetuating her glories. He served as assistant chief engineer of the department a number of times and is a member of the Associated Fire Department.
As near as he could recollect, Mr. Milroy served as a member of the board of village trustees for twenty-two years, but not consecutively. He was also president of the board one term. Mr. Milroy was an active member of the Odd Fellows fraternity for fifty-four years, was a past grand of the Rhinebeck Lodge No. 162 and had represented the lodge several times at the state conclave of the order. He was also affiliated with the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Milroy was always interested in school matters and served as a member of the board of education at one time. Politically he was a Democrat and was considered one of the old war horses of the local organization. He was elected Supervisor four terms and occupied the position during 1886, 1887, 1890 and 1891. It was during his first administration that the town purchased its first stone crusher. Good roads always found in him a strong advocate.
In 1880 Mr. Milroy married Miss Alice Doyle and to them have been born three children. Robert J., Anna, the wife of the late Wallace Lown and Francis (deceased). Mr. Milroy was a member of the Methodist church and served many years as one of its officials. Mr. Milroy always enjoyed reviewing the marked changes that have occurred in this village since he came here sixty-five years ago. He witnessed a great transformation during that extended period of time and often recounted interestingly the doings about town in the good old days.
The funeral service was held from his home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Wm. H. Winchell, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and the burial took place in the Rhinebeck cemetery. The following acted as bearers: Messrs. Nye Downer, Charles A. Traver, William Wright, George Marshall, Seymour Smith and William M. Sleight.
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