The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-13
OBITUARY NOTES.
EI-COnnty-COmm missioner Marcus Earle
Baldwin.

Marcus Earle Baldwin. probably the
most prominent and conspicuous figure
in the township Of Woodbridge, died
at his home in that place yesterday
morning He was widely and popu-
larly known about the state as the
Mayor of Woodbridge" He was sew
enty-three years of age. born Novem-
Der %, 1929. Mr.. Baldwin had been in
i'll health for nearly two years. For a
time he seemed to be getting better,
but decline set in again and some
weeks ago he was forced to remain in
the house. After Il consultation of
physicians it was decided than an OPP
Grafton should be performed and last
Sunday DIR. Russell of this city treated
Mr.. Baldwin surgically fer stone in the
bladder. At the time the operation was
pronounced successful and the chances
seemed good for his recovery. Mr..
Baldwin's death will be much regret
ted, for he was an uncommonly useful
citizen and will be much missed in
many social, fraternity and political
circles, and particularly so in the town
of his nativity and where his three
score and ten years and more were
passed.
Mr.. Baldwin leaves a widow, whose
maiden name was Martha Ann Peck,
a son, Harry z. Baldwin. and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ella Sperry of Bridgeport,
whose husband is president of the
fol Of hat
city. The son, Harry E., resides in
Woodbridge on the old farm. The de-
ceased and wife celebrated their golden
wedding September goth last. His fu-
neral will be held tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock at the Woodbridge Congre-
gational church. The interment will
be IN the family plot in Woodbridge
cemetery.
The town of Woodbridge honored
Mr. Baldwin with every office within
it's gift and he honored the town. He
came from rugged New England stock
and always enjoyed good health till
few years ago His father was Cap
tain James P. Baldwin, formerly ship
master of Haddam.
Mr.. Baldwin served three terms in
the general assembly as representative
from his town. In the sos he was
county commissioner for three terms
of two years each. Fifty years ago he
was elected town clerk and he held the
position ever afterwards up.to the time
of his death. He held other offices
from time to time and conducted them
all ably, honestly and for the public
good and welfare.
He was often in demand in the pro-
bate court to act in the settlement of
estates. In later years perhaps half
of his time was taken up with such
matters. He had so much experience
in this line that he became proficient
in probate law and his advice was often
sought in probate cases. He was fire.
quently called to outside towns on pro-
bate business.
Mr. Baldwin attended the Congrega
tional church and was an earnest men,
Der of the Masonic order. He was a
thirty-second degree Mason and for
many years had been a member of
Olive chapter of Westville and was a
past master of that lodge. He was al
so member of New Haven command
cry Knights Templar and Pyramid
Temple, Mystic Shriners, of Bridge
port.
Always a staunch republican. Mr..
Baldwin was leader. of his party in
his town for several years, as chair
man Of the town committee His adj
vice to the leaders of the county in po-
1itical matters was highly valued. Mr..
Baldwin was a very genial companion
| able man and had host of warm
friends.
The deceased leaves a good sized es-
tate. He left no will.