The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-07-16
Capt. Charles A. Colcord.
[Danbury. Conn. News. July j. 1914 ]

[Danbury. Conn.,. News. July !. 1sl41
Captain Charles A. Colcord, for rel
years probation officer Of the Danbur,
City court, died at his home, 50 MAR
street, shortly after eight o'clock this
morning. Death resulted from Brlght' q
disease in its advanced stage. although
Captain Colcord had been seriously il
for only two weeks. For some tims
previous he had not been in the best Of
health, but he continued at his dutie.
until advised by his physician to remain
quietly at home. He was able to sit ur
until last Sunday, when he suffered q
change for the worse. since which time
his condition had been critical. At ter
o'clock last night he began to sink rapid.
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Captain Colcord was born in Searsport,
Maine. September %, 1856. His parents
were Captain and Mrs. A. D. Colcord.
Of family of seafaring people, Captain
Colcord began sea life when but boy,
taking his first cruise with his father in
the bark Arletta, the vessel being named
for his mother.
Of his life on the sea Captain Colcord
expressed the wish that but little be
said. The request was made in the form
of a written message in which he said
simply that he followed the sea, boy and
man. forty years, twenty-one of which
he was master mariner
He was second officer of the ship Helen
Clinton when about eighteen years old
He was first officer of the missionary
brig Morning Star, of which his father
was captain. for two years, cruising
among the Southern Pacific islands, with
headquarters at Honolulu.
His first command was the schooner E.
H. Cornell of Bath, Maine. He was also
captain and part owner of the schooners
Parker Hooper, Warren Adams and D.
H. Rivers.
During his long term of service on the
sea Captain Colcord proved his worth and
always had the confidence of ship owners,
as we'll as the respect and obedience of
his crew.
He was member of the Marine So
ciety of New York, an association of
master mariners, and also of the Boston
Marine Society.
Twelve years ago he came to Danbury
to live, retiring from the active life of the
sea, and since that time made his HON e
in this city, although generally spending
vacation each summer at his former
home in Searsport.
In 1908 the office of probation officer
for the city court was created by the
legislature, and Judge Howard B. Scott,
who was presiding at that time, appoint
ed Captain Colcord to the position. How
we'll he served in that capacity only those
who had dealings with him fully realize.
His successive reappointment each term
shows that he filled the Office to the sat
isfaction of the court officials.
Captain Colcord was an earnest Chris
tian, being a member of the First Con-
gregat oaali Church and taking an actiy e
interest in the Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the church. His character was
one which impressed itself upon all who
knew him. Sincerity and earnestness of
purpose were two characteristics which
were self evident, while his many acts
of kindness toward those who were in
need are known only by those whom he
aided. In his duties as probation officer
he was in touch with much of the darker
side of life and it was here that his work
showed much good results. To those
who were deserving of aid in their eff
forts to do better Captain Colcord was
willing to extend help. His advice was
often sought by many, as his experience
had been such that he had large knowl-
edge of the world.
He always took deep interest in the
welfare of the city and was ready at all
times to give aid in anything which tend
ed toward the improvement of the city.
He was Republican and was men,
her of The town cOmmittee as chairman
of the fourth district committee.
He was Mason, being member OF
Mariners Lodge. F. and M, of Sears
port, but after coming to this city to re-
side transferred his membership to Union
Lodge of this city. He was also men,
Der Of the Danbury Business Mems AS
ISOLATION.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one
sister, Mrs. H. O. Appleby of New York
city. He was the last one of the long
line of sea captains of his branch of the
Colcord family A cousin, Captain Theo
dore Colcord, died last spring, and about
a year ago another cousin, Captain Lin
coin Colcord, died in Bremen, Germany,
while on voyage.
General expressions of sorrow and re-
greet were heard on all sides as the news
of Capt. Colcord's death spread through
out the city. Everyone who knew hin
had only words of kindness and it was
/ the unanimous statement of all that hi
is man who will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be held at the home
SO Main street, Friday afternoon, at 4.3(
o'clock. The body Will be taken to Sears
port for interment.