Middletown transcript., 1917-08-11
OBITUARY
COLEN FERGUSON

Former Lieutenant-Govelnor, Colen
Ferguson, died at his home at Black
bird late Monday afternoon of apoplexy.
While he had been in feeble health for
a number of months his death was I'M
expected.
Mr.. Ferguson, who was IN his 82nd
wear, and who had been IN failing health
for quite time, was still able to look
after his farm interests. He went out
to one of the farm buildings on some err
rand and failing to return a servant was
sent to seek him. He was found lying
where he fell, having been dead about
half an hour. DR.. E. M. Vaughan, of
this town, who happened to be passing
at the time. was summoned and pro-
nounced his death due to apoplexy.
Mr.. Ferguson, lifelong Democrat.
was elected Lieutenant Governor OF
Delaware in the year 1912, when Charles
R. Miller was elected Governor. He
had also held the offices of State Sena-
tor and Clerk of the Orphans Court
and Register in Chancery of New Castle
county.
He leaves two daughters and two sons,
Miss Ella Ferguson and Theodore Fergu-
son, of Blackbird; Mrs. Vernon Phillips,
of SMYRNA; and Bassett Ferguson, of
Sharon, Hill. Pa.
The funeral services were held at his
late home Thursday morning, at ten
O'Clock and interment was made in Old
Drawers Cemetery, Odessa.
MRS. GALEN w. Mccoy
Mrs. Galen W. Mccoy died at her
home near Cecilton, Wednesday evening,
after long and serious illness which
presented various complications. Be-
fore her marriage she was Miss Bertha
Nav Knock, of Earleville, oldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Knock.
She was for a number of years teacher
in the schools of the First district,
of Md, resigning this work at the
time of her marriage seven years ago.
She was a devoted member of St.
Paul's M. E. Church and worker in
the Sunday School. She leaves hus-
band and child, besides mother, broth
err and two sisters to mourn her death.
Funeral services were conducted in
st Paul's M. E. Church by Rev. J. L..
Prettyman Saturday afternoon. with
interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MRS. ADOBE REYNOLDS
After an illness of several months,
Mrs. Addie Reynolds, wife Of William
P. Reynolds. died at her home in Town
send, Sunday morning. aged 81 years
Mrs. Reynolds was loved and highly re-
spected by all who knew her and for
manv wears was a member of Salem Nj.
P. Church.
The deceased leaves to mourn her
death, a husband, four sons and
three daughters, who are: Andrew Rey-
nolds, of Colt, Md; Frank R. Reynolds,
of Wilmington; Messrs. Edward and Ro-
land Reynolds, of Townsend; Mrs. Ad'
die Hart and Mrs. Lydia Hodgson, OF
Townsend: and Mrs. Rosa Wilson, of
Smyrna.
The funeral services were held at her
late home, Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
| Warren Burr, officiated. lnterment
was made in Townsend Cemetery.
MRS. HANNAH NAUDAIN
Mrs. Hannah Naudain, widow of the
late James B. Naudain, formerly OF
this town, died at San Diego, CAL,
Friday, July 18th, aged II years. The
deceased was native of England.
Private funeral services were held
from the residence of her sister Mrs.
E. C. Hall, on Monday, July 18th at-4
O'Clock. Cremation at Greenwood. In
terment will be made later at Old
Drawers Cemetery, Odessa.
WILLIAM BIGGER
Mr.. William C. Bigger, for many
wears a resident of Summit Bridge,
died at his home there after linger
ing illness of more than year Friday
evening.
The funeral services were held from
his late residence Monday Afternoon
and interment was made in st. Georges
Cemetery.