William Henry Lewis, the prince of story tellers, a Nestor among the old generation of hotel men of the state, the soul of geniality, and one of the best known men in Richfield, died Friday morning at his rooms after a short illness, super induced by advanced age.
He was born in Cooperstown in May, 1827, and had therefore passed the 85th milestone. The deceased had preserved his faculties remarkably and almost to the last was like a young man in his infectious spirit.
For many years he was the proprietor of the Lake House and under his management it was known from coast to coast and among the most prominent guests who visited Richfield Springs. He numbered among his friends the Vanderbilts, Kips, Harpers and hundreds of others prominent in America. His fish dinners were nearly as famous as the genial host, and Colonel Lewis' reputation has been kept green even to this day among the descendants of those who sat around his hospitable board.
He was buried Saturday, the funeral services being held in St. John's, Rev. A. H. Grant officiating.
Mr. Lewis is survived by four children, Frederick of Ilion, James II., Mrs. August Kinne of Richfield and Mrs. Leo W. Hyde of Claremont, N. H.
Thus passes away nearly the last of the old generation of Richfielders, one who ever kept his village in mind and who was largely active in promoting its welfare. He will be missed by his old and young friends, who delighted in his genial ways and youthful spirit.
The Otsego Farmer - SEPTEMBER 6, 1912
Thanks to JoAnn Duga #49348630 for the additional information.
He was born in Cooperstown in May, 1827, and had therefore passed the 85th milestone. The deceased had preserved his faculties remarkably and almost to the last was like a young man in his infectious spirit.
For many years he was the proprietor of the Lake House and under his management it was known from coast to coast and among the most prominent guests who visited Richfield Springs. He numbered among his friends the Vanderbilts, Kips, Harpers and hundreds of others prominent in America. His fish dinners were nearly as famous as the genial host, and Colonel Lewis' reputation has been kept green even to this day among the descendants of those who sat around his hospitable board.
He was buried Saturday, the funeral services being held in St. John's, Rev. A. H. Grant officiating.
Mr. Lewis is survived by four children, Frederick of Ilion, James II., Mrs. August Kinne of Richfield and Mrs. Leo W. Hyde of Claremont, N. H.
Thus passes away nearly the last of the old generation of Richfielders, one who ever kept his village in mind and who was largely active in promoting its welfare. He will be missed by his old and young friends, who delighted in his genial ways and youthful spirit.
The Otsego Farmer - SEPTEMBER 6, 1912
Thanks to JoAnn Duga #49348630 for the additional information.
William Henry Lewis, the prince of story tellers, a Nestor among the old generation of hotel men of the state, the soul of geniality, and one of the best known men in Richfield, died Friday morning at his rooms after a short illness, super induced by advanced age.
He was born in Cooperstown in May, 1827, and had therefore passed the 85th milestone. The deceased had preserved his faculties remarkably and almost to the last was like a young man in his infectious spirit.
For many years he was the proprietor of the Lake House and under his management it was known from coast to coast and among the most prominent guests who visited Richfield Springs. He numbered among his friends the Vanderbilts, Kips, Harpers and hundreds of others prominent in America. His fish dinners were nearly as famous as the genial host, and Colonel Lewis' reputation has been kept green even to this day among the descendants of those who sat around his hospitable board.
He was buried Saturday, the funeral services being held in St. John's, Rev. A. H. Grant officiating.
Mr. Lewis is survived by four children, Frederick of Ilion, James II., Mrs. August Kinne of Richfield and Mrs. Leo W. Hyde of Claremont, N. H.
Thus passes away nearly the last of the old generation of Richfielders, one who ever kept his village in mind and who was largely active in promoting its welfare. He will be missed by his old and young friends, who delighted in his genial ways and youthful spirit.
The Otsego Farmer - SEPTEMBER 6, 1912
Thanks to JoAnn Duga #49348630 for the additional information.
He was born in Cooperstown in May, 1827, and had therefore passed the 85th milestone. The deceased had preserved his faculties remarkably and almost to the last was like a young man in his infectious spirit.
For many years he was the proprietor of the Lake House and under his management it was known from coast to coast and among the most prominent guests who visited Richfield Springs. He numbered among his friends the Vanderbilts, Kips, Harpers and hundreds of others prominent in America. His fish dinners were nearly as famous as the genial host, and Colonel Lewis' reputation has been kept green even to this day among the descendants of those who sat around his hospitable board.
He was buried Saturday, the funeral services being held in St. John's, Rev. A. H. Grant officiating.
Mr. Lewis is survived by four children, Frederick of Ilion, James II., Mrs. August Kinne of Richfield and Mrs. Leo W. Hyde of Claremont, N. H.
Thus passes away nearly the last of the old generation of Richfielders, one who ever kept his village in mind and who was largely active in promoting its welfare. He will be missed by his old and young friends, who delighted in his genial ways and youthful spirit.
The Otsego Farmer - SEPTEMBER 6, 1912
Thanks to JoAnn Duga #49348630 for the additional information.
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LEWIS
William H. Lewis 1827-1912
Caroline Page Thayer his wife 1831-1902
Their Children
Jessie K. 1860-1866
William J. 1863-1863
Mary Lewis Hyde 1868-1921
James D. Lewis 1853-1926
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