Smyrna times., 1915-12-08
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
william s. Banning, Old Army Vet
eran. and well-known Citizen of
Clayton. Passes Away-Others

citizens, died Thursday afternoon.
December End. at the home of his
daughter. Mrs Emerson Saxon. at
the age Of rs. Deceased was a
highly respected citizen and a men,
Der Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public He was a veteran Of the
Civil War, having enlisted in Company
ID. First Delaware Volunteer Infantry,
IN 1861. and served in the same COM
psny during the entire rebellion. He
was in all Of the battles in which his
regiment was engaged and always
ready and at the front in defense of
the flag. Deceased was a member
Of General w. S. Hancock. Post No.
%. G A. R.. where he held the
Office Of Junior Vice Commander, at
the time of his death. His remains
were taken to Barretts Chapel, Sum
day, December 5th for interment. A
delegation Of Hancock Post, composed
the guard Of honor" They were:
Acting Commander, Silas Thorn pson:
Acting Chaplain, L. 7. Davis; Officer
Of the Guard, John L. Boyd and Com
mander Thomas Davis. These COM
rades conducted the burial service
Of the Post. assisted by Rev. E. C.
Graham. of Ewell's NJ. P. Church.
Clayton. The remains we're wrapped
in the stars and stripes. the flag he
fought so bravely to save. Deceased
is survived BY one son, William Ban
ming, of near Camden. N. j., and
three daughters: Mrs. Emerson Saxon,
Clayton; Mrs. Watson Marvel. Mag
nolia and Miss Julia Banning, of Will
mington.
Clarence Pleasanton. Powder Victim
The death of Clarence Pleasanton.
as result of injuries sustained in
the powder explosion on Tuesday last,
was one Of the unforeseen accidents
which sometimes accompany such a
big catastrophe. Young Pleasanton
was a fireman in building some dis
tance away from the packing house,
where the explosion occurred. The
resultant shock lifted off the roof of
the engine room and flying pieces of
timber which struck Mr.. Pleassnton
causing his death, a few hours
after the accident, in the Delaware
Hospital. He had been in the en-
ploy of the company only for a week.
Before tnat he was a fireman on the
tug Meteor" Of the Warner Co.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Pleasanton, live at Fleming's Land
ing. The body was brought to their
home and services were held there
Sunday afternoon. Rev. George
White Dawson, pastor Of Asbury NJ.
E. Church. Wilmington, conducted
the services. Mr.. Pleasanton was
% years Of age. He is survived by
his wife.
John c. Gooden, Dover's GeneaIogist
John C. Gooden, of Dover, was
found dead in a chair in his Toom at
the Masonic Home. near Wilmington,
on Thursday q victim Of heart disase.
Mr.. GOoden was one Of the best known
men in Kent county. He was form
erly recorder Of deeds there, and
served a term IS State librarian.
For many years he bad engaged more
particularly in securing data for
families who desired their family
connections traced. with a view Of
establishing a family tree. He was
one of the best versed men in the
history Of Delaware from a genelogy
viewpoint. He was past master
of Union Lodge. No. 7.A.F. &A.M..
Of Dover, and had also served several
years as secretary of Union Lodge.
He was a member of the Peoples
Christian Church. of Dover. His
funeral took place from the Peoples
Church, Sunday, in charge of Rev.
A. w. Lighbournis. who passed a high
tribute on the character of the de-
ceased The funeral was largely
attended. About SO members of
Union Lodge. No. z, A. F. & A. NJ .,
Of Dover, Of which the deceased was
past msster and secretary. attended
in a body and had charge of the
services at the grave after the relig-
ious ceremony had been concluded.
Mrs. Joseph Fouraker. Of Clayton
Mrs. Susan Smith Fouraker. wife
of Joseph Fouraker, Of Clayton. died
Wednesday afternoon, having been In
failing health for several years. Her
sudden death was shock TO her
relatives and friends. Mrs. Four
aker was highly esteemed by those
who knew her and WAS a member of
st. Paul's M. E. Church. and at