Died-In Painesville, May 27th, Mr. S. Cone, in the 75th year of his age. Deceased was an old and respected resident of this township.
The Painesville Telegraph dated 24 Mar 1881 pg 3
Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Salmon Cone celebrated their golden wedding Saturday evening, March 19th, at their residence, where Mrs. Cone was born in 1810, the farm being then owned by her father, Mr. Caldwell, who built the first house and made the first improvements in the neighborhood. He also built the first blacksmith shop and did the first smith work for the inhabitants as they settled in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Cone were married fifty years ago by Jabez A. Tracy, Esq. They have passed the fifty years of their married life upon the farm where they now reside or near it. They have raised a numerous and respectable family. Four sons, who served during the late rebellion, were present with their wives. Also their daughters, Mrs. Grist and Mrs. Green, of Toledo, and their youngest daughter, Lydia Cone, a teacher in Nebraska, was home on a vacation. A large number of grandchildren, neighbors and friends filled their large home, and many nice and valuable presents were made the venerable couple for which they were very grateful. Harvey Woodworth made a short address, which was responded to by Mr. D. O. Carter.
Died-In Painesville, May 27th, Mr. S. Cone, in the 75th year of his age. Deceased was an old and respected resident of this township.
The Painesville Telegraph dated 24 Mar 1881 pg 3
Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Salmon Cone celebrated their golden wedding Saturday evening, March 19th, at their residence, where Mrs. Cone was born in 1810, the farm being then owned by her father, Mr. Caldwell, who built the first house and made the first improvements in the neighborhood. He also built the first blacksmith shop and did the first smith work for the inhabitants as they settled in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Cone were married fifty years ago by Jabez A. Tracy, Esq. They have passed the fifty years of their married life upon the farm where they now reside or near it. They have raised a numerous and respectable family. Four sons, who served during the late rebellion, were present with their wives. Also their daughters, Mrs. Grist and Mrs. Green, of Toledo, and their youngest daughter, Lydia Cone, a teacher in Nebraska, was home on a vacation. A large number of grandchildren, neighbors and friends filled their large home, and many nice and valuable presents were made the venerable couple for which they were very grateful. Harvey Woodworth made a short address, which was responded to by Mr. D. O. Carter.
Inscription
Salmon Cone/Died/May 27, 1885/Aged 75 yrs + Salmon
Family Members
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Sylveanus Goodloe Cone
1832–1917
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Huldah A Cone Griest
1833–1917
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Isaac Webb Cone
1835–1908
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Elvira E. "Vie" Cone Abbey
1837–1922
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Franklin A "Frank" Cone
1839–1920
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Emma Hester "Emily" Cone Greene
1842–1913
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Angeline A. "Angie" Cone
1847–1864
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Eliza Ann "Lizzie" Cone Densmore
1849–1901
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Lydia Virginia Cone Curtis
1853–1929
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