Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-05
OBITUARY.
George Baker, ST.

George Baker, aged 65 years, died suddenly at his home, No. 277 Pros pect street, at 9.45 o'clock Monday night and the unexpected termination of his useful life comes as deep blow to his circle of friends. For a short time previous to his death MT. Baker had complained of a pain in his chest, but had not regarded the matter se- riously. He retired early, as usual, Monday evening, and half hour later was suddenly stricken with heart dis ease. A physician was summoned, but MT. Baker passed away within few minutes without regaining conscious ness. Medical Examiner Dr. R. w. Kimball was summoned and pNo- nounced death due to heart disease
 MT Baker was born in London. 65 years ago and was the son of George and Amelia Baker. He was married in London and removed from that city to Norwich with his family 28 years ago. He made his home here from that time up to his death and was throughout this period employed as a finisher in the plant of the United States Fin ishing company, where he was a valued workman. He was a member of the Foresters of America.
 MT. Baker was of a bright, cheer full disposition and was liked and re- spected by all with whom he came in contact His death is a source of deep regret to his many friends and ac- quaintances in this city He is sur vived by his wife, three sisters. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs Alfred Dear, and Miss Baker, all of London England, and the following children: Georgd Thomas and Frederick Baker, Mrs. James Kirby, Mrs Louis J .Bruette. Misses Emma, Margaret, Ida c. and
 Marion E. Baker. all of this city and
 Mrs. George P. Bolles of Bellows Falls, Vt
 Henry H. Kingsley.
 The death of Henry H. Kingsley occurred on Monday evening at 7.15
 o'clock at his home at East Great
 Plain, where he had resided for the last six years. He had been in poor health for some time, but his death was occasioned by pneumonia
 MT. Kingsley was a native Of Frank lin where he was born May 2l, 1S49.
 the son of Henry w. and Sarah (Hun-
 tington) Kingsley. His early years were spent in Franklin, where his only
 brother, SiIas, died at the age of 20.
 MT Kingsley was the last of his i'm
 mediate family, but is survived by his wife, a stepson, Byron J. Frink, and several cousins.
 In his early years he had been en- gagged in farming, but he had been re- tired for 8 number of years and had made his home in Norwich for thirty years, residing in Williams street most of this time. He was an attendant at the Methodist church and was a citizen who was well liked by his neighbors and whose kindly and ami able disposition and high character won him the sincere esteem of all with whom he was associated. His influence was for the best and he leaves many friends to regret his passing away. Hezekiah Huntington.
 In his home in Mamaroneck, N. Y.
 Hezekiah Huntington died Sunday
 night. Three years ago MT. Hunting ton suffered a shock, and since that time he had never fully recovered. MT. Huntington was born in Franklin and was the son of AZariah Huntington. He inherited a large farm and consid- era,ble money and also owned real es- tate in Norwich and New York. MT. Huntington was united in marriage with Miss Frances H. Smith who died in New York city about four years ago. MT. Huntington was well known in the town where for many years he made his home. He had an extremely attractive tenor voice and was mem Der of the church choir. A daughter who resides in Mamaroneclk, N. Y. survives him, besides a son, Lester 1 Huntington, of Yonkers, N. Y. There l is also another son.
 The remains. with those of his wife, will be brought to Yantic and burial 1 will be in Franklin cemetery.
 1 Gurdon F. Allyn. Gurdon F. Allyn, aged S7 years, died at the home of his foster son, Herbert E. Beard, at LeffingweE, at 9.30 o'clocE Monday evening. Death was due t. advanced years.
 ! He was born October i, 1926, at Gales Ferry, and was the son of Gurdon L. and Sarah S. Bradford Allyn. Gurdor 1 l.. Allyn and his father Nathan Allyn were seamen. Gurdon F. Allyn attend 1 ed Bacon Academy, and afterward en- gagged in agriculture. He located on a farm in Salem fifty years ago. The place was a landmark and the house over a century old, was at one time a tavern on the stage road from Essex to Norwich. MT. Allyn was republican in politics and served as first select man of the town of Salem, represented the town in the legislature three years and was for some time school visitor.
 For 45 years he was deacon of the Sa- lem Congregational church and was also superintendent of the Sunday school.
 MT Allyn was we'll known as an auctioneer for half a century. He tray- eled extensively when young and could talk Interestingly of other parts of the world He was a man of high charac- ter and integrity, and was honored and
 respected in his community.
 He was married March 7, 1851, to
 Sarah Raymond Dolbeare. who died eight years ago. MT. Allyn had made
 his home for three years previous to