William
M. Holdredge
Dies
at Home in Laurens
Laurens, March 16---William M. Holdredge, for the
past 20 years a well known and highly respected resident of Laurens,
passed away at his home here on Sunday evening at 10 o'clock,
following a year's decline with heart trouble.
Mr. Holdredge was born in West Burlington on June 6,
1853, the son of Artemus and Theodosia Holdredge. He was united in
marriage to Ida Cummings of Oneonta in 1872. Her death occurred five
years ago. To this union was born two children, a daughter, Lena,
who died in infancy, and son, Neil C.
The early part of Mr. Holdredge's life was spent as a
farmer near West Burlington. About 20 years ago they moved to this
village, where he has won many friends who will regret his passing.
The deceased was a member of the Episcopal church and during his
residence in Laurens attended the Presbyterian church.
Besides the son, Neil C. Holdredge, of Haskell, N.
J., the only near surviving relatives are a granddaughter, Lois
Holdredge. A brother, Daniel A. Holdredge died last July.
Funeral services will be held from the family home on
Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. E. E. Hutchinson, pastor of
the Zion Episcopal church of Morris, will officiate. Burial will
take place in the family plot of the Brick Schoolhouse cemetery.
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