Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-20
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK
Mrs. E. S. Richards, Mr.. William T Collins,
stephen Boyer, Frederic p. Lynch, Or.
James L. Vallaudingham and Others


e. 5. Richards of this town Ala
Sunday evening after a short illness
from pneumonia, in the 34th wear of
her age. She had been sick only
about ten days, and despite the most
careful attention it seemed that her
lie could not be spared, and she
passed away. Her husband. who
travels extensively for agricultural i'm
plement houses, had just gotten home
from a trip late Saturday night and
found her in a critical condition
There is general sympathy for Mr..
richards in his bereavement. for he
is left with three little children. the
Oldest being but nine years and the
youngest baby but three months
old, one boy and two girls. The de-
ceased is a daughter of Captain and
Mrs. b. F. Cohee, of Fredericktown.
Cecil County, Nd, well-known and
prominent family of the Eastern Shore.
They had been living in Smyrna about
three years, and had but recentlv
moved from the "Fowler Property"
on west Commerce street to the
'Savin Property" on Market street.
Funeral services and interment took
place at Galena Cemetery this morn
ing.
Death Of an Aged Presbyterian Pastor.
The Rev. James L. Vallandigham,
ID. D., LII. D.. the veteran minister
of the Presbytery of New Castle, died
at his home in Newark Friday after a
short illness. He had been confined
to his bed suffering from a severe cold
but his illness was not considered
dangerous. He was 90 years old. DIR.
Vsllandigham was one of the best
known Presbyterian ministers in this
state and despite his advanced age
was remarkably active until within a
few days and regularly attended the
meetings of the Presbytery of New
Castle. The deceased was born in
New Lisbon, o., and entered Jeffer-
son College at the age of sixteen.
at a revival in New Lisbon he was
converted and in 1888 began the study
of theology. He was later admitted
to the ministry. In 1853 DR.. Vallan-
digham was called to become pastor
of the Presbyterian churches at New
ark and the Head of Christiana. He
continued in this position for many
years and later relinquished the New
ark appointment and served the Head
of Christiana Church. In this church
be served for forty years aud retired
ten years ago. He made his home
with sister in Newark, his wife hav-
ing died several years ago. One son,
Professor Edward n. Vallandigham
survives him.
Death Of William T. Collins of Camden.
Mr.. William T. Collins, of Camden,
n. j., formerly of this vicinity, died
at his residence 512 Cherry street,
Thursday, from a cancer, aged SO
years. He was veteran of the Civil
War and for many years resided in
this section, part of the time being a
merchant at Clayton. He was a son
of the late Mr.. William Collins of near
Leipsic in Raymond's Neck and was
brother of Mr.. r. z. Collins of Dover,
and also a brother of Mrs. Mitchell,
wife of DIR. William Mitchell of Phila-
delphia. His remains were brought to
Smyrna on the noon train Saturday
and interment took place at Glenwood
Cemetery.
Stephen Boyer of MiddIetOwn Dead.
Mr.. Stephen Boyer, one of the best
known and most popular men of New
Castle county, died at his home in
Middletown at 10 o'clock Tuesday
night, aged 76 years. Mr.. Boyer had
been ailing for some time. He was
born in Kent county, Maryland,
March 31st, 1928, and was one of the
foremost citizens and largest land
owners of that county, where he spent
greater portion of his life. Some
twelve years ago he removed to Mid
dletown where he has lived u retired
life with his wife and niece, Mrs.
Elizabeth 1. Vaughan. His wife, to
whom he was much devoted, died
juno LIST, 1902. His funeral took place
Friday, services being held in st.
Anne's Church; interment at the
Homestead. )" near Massey, Nd.
Frederick P. Lynch Passes Away.
Mr.. Frederick P. Lynch, who has
been a sufferer from consumption for
a number of years, died at Werners-
vile, Pa, on last Tuesday and was
buried Friday from his fathers resi-
dence in Georgetown. Mr.. Lynch
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