Transcribed from the October 6, 1904 obituary of George L. Estabrook.


Mr. Estabrook was 65 years of age and was a life long resident of Caneadea, Feb. 11, 1866, he married Emily C. Rawson, who died Aug. 27, 1904. Two sons survive- Roy of Caneadea, and Bruce of Houghton. Mr. Estabrook also leaves a brother and sister A. Estabrook of Tuscarora and Mrs. J. E. Caldwell of Wichita. Kansas. The brother and Mrs. Caldwell and her husband were present at the funeral.

Mr. Estabrook was a blacksmith and had a shop in Caneadea many years, doing a good business and dealing honorably with all. He promptly responded when his country was in peril and enlisted in the 27th N.Y. Inf. And later reenlisted in the 160th in which he became a sergeant. He served four years and six months, being in over twenty prominent battles and as many more skirmishes and minor battles. Capt Seely of Belfast, who was in the same company, says there never was a more valiant, loyal soldier. Last year he was inspector of G.A.R. Posts in this county and his zeal to do his duty faithfully led him to overdo, hastening, if not causing , the fatal illness. He was an ardent mason and belonged to Caneadea Lodge and Genesee River Chapter at Belfast. He had held various offices in both bodies, attended the meetings regularly and did all in his power to advance the interests of the order.

Mr. Estabrook has been kindly cared for at the home of his son, Roy, since the death of his companion two months ago, and the funeral which was held there last Saturday afternoon at 1p.m., was very largely attended. Rev. Mack Jin officiated and preached an excellent sermon, paying a splendid tribute to his honorable record as a soldier. Many comrades and brother masons from Caneadea and adjoining towns were present and accompanied the remains to their final resting place in the village cemetery.

During the services the stores were closed and business was suspended, a very courteous token of respect.