Milford chronicle., 1931-02-20
OBITUARY
BENNETT

BENNETT
Mrs. Margaret S. Bennett, wife of
Joshua S. Bennett, formerly of Mil
ford Neck, and daughter of Caleb S.
Woodrow, died on Sunday, Febru-
ary s, 1881, at her home, 222 Ard
more avenue, Highland Park, Pa.
She leaves one son. Funeral serv-
ices were held in Barratt's Chapel on
Wednesday afternoon, her brother,
Rev. Woodrow, officiating. Inter
ment was made in Barratt's Chapel
cemetery.
VOSHELL
Mrs. Bertha NJ. VOshell, beloved
wife of James II. Voshell, passed
away on Thursday, February IL,
1881, at her home in Wildwood Crest,
N. j., aged 81 years. She had been
in poor health for some time, and
died as the result of a complication
of ailments. She was a daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones,
and was born in Indiana. They
/ formerly resided in Milford, moving
to Wilmington several years ago.
Mrs. VOshell leaves her husband, one
daughter Mrs. Lille V. Young, two
grandchildren, four sisters and three
brothers. Funeral services were held
i'm the chapel of SilverbroOk ceme-
terry Monday afternoon, Rev. w.
Vaughn Moore officiating, and inter-
ment made in Silverbrook cemetery,
Wilmington.
JOHNSON
Richard M. Johnson, for years a
well-knOwn resident of Milford, died
last Saturday following a long ill
ness, aged S4 years. In early life
Mr.. Johnson took an active interest
in the affairs of the town. He, with
his brother, William Johnson, crest
ed the first electric light plant in
Milford They later sold the plant to
the town and moved to Salisbury,
Md, where they built another plant.
Several years ago Mr.. Johnson NOV
ed back to Milford and has since
made his home here. He is survived
by two daughters, Miss Elizabeth
Johnson, of Milford, and Mrs. Will
liam Cooper, of Salisbury, Md. Flu
neral services were held on Tues |
day afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Nichols Of |
liciating, and interement was made |
at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
BURROUS
Capt. Charles A. BurTOus, 6S years |
old, passed away suddenly at his |
home in Milton, Del, Sunday, Feb. |
18th, 1881. He was apparently in |
good health, and his sudden death |
was very shocking to his children |
and many friends. A little over |
year ago Capt. BurrOus lost his de-
voted wife, and it is believed by the |
family, and to a considerable extent |
known, that he had never recOnciled
himself to that great loss. Capt.
BurrOus was born in Milton, the SON
of Capt. Eli w. Burrous. He was
widely known in sea-faring circles,
and up until ten years ago was ac-
lively engaged in his vocation. Dur
ing the World War he made a num-
ber of voyages to Europe, all OF
which were without mishap, despite
The fact that his voyages were in
zones and made in sail
ing craft Upon his retirement from
the sea, he became interested in
banking affairs, and at his death was
of the First National
Bank of Milton He was a member
Of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. Surviving Capt Burrous
are five children: Charles A. Bur-
rous, Jr., of Philadelphia; Amos A.
BurrOus, of Camden; Mrs. Gertrude
Penta, of Reading; James A. Bur-
rous, of Chicago; Mrs. Frances
Scott, of Greenwood, and one broth
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Funeral services were held at the
residence on Wednesday, Feb. 18th,
It 2 o'clock, by the Rev G. N. Jones,
md increment made in the Goshen
VI. Il. cemetery at Milton.