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Alanson Yarrington

Birth
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
18 Apr 1896 (aged 91–92)
Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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In Wilkes-Barre 92 Years Ago.
(From the Carbondale Herald)

On Saturday morning Alanson Yarrington died suddenly at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Adam Kagler. He had not enjoyed good health during the past year, but was able to be about. When he retired he appeared as well and cheerful as usual. At half past 1 o'clock a slight nolse was heard In his room which awakened some of the family. When they reached his beside, he was breathing his last. His death was due to old age.

[The deceased] was a brother of the late Dillon Yarrington. He was born In Wllkes-Barre ninety-two years ago, and moved to Dundaff when a young man. He resided there several years. He came here in 1860 and was engaged in the lumbering business for a number of years. During his many years residence in this vicinity he won the respect and esteem of many acquaintances, and his death will be greatly regretted.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Gearey of Dunmore, who is the last of the family, His surviving children Mr- Adam Kagler and, Mr Christopher Schultz of this city [H. C.] Yarrington of Forest City and Mrs. Ann Munson ot Waterbury, Conn.

Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record , 21 Apr 1896, Pg 5
In Wilkes-Barre 92 Years Ago.
(From the Carbondale Herald)

On Saturday morning Alanson Yarrington died suddenly at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Adam Kagler. He had not enjoyed good health during the past year, but was able to be about. When he retired he appeared as well and cheerful as usual. At half past 1 o'clock a slight nolse was heard In his room which awakened some of the family. When they reached his beside, he was breathing his last. His death was due to old age.

[The deceased] was a brother of the late Dillon Yarrington. He was born In Wllkes-Barre ninety-two years ago, and moved to Dundaff when a young man. He resided there several years. He came here in 1860 and was engaged in the lumbering business for a number of years. During his many years residence in this vicinity he won the respect and esteem of many acquaintances, and his death will be greatly regretted.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Gearey of Dunmore, who is the last of the family, His surviving children Mr- Adam Kagler and, Mr Christopher Schultz of this city [H. C.] Yarrington of Forest City and Mrs. Ann Munson ot Waterbury, Conn.

Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record , 21 Apr 1896, Pg 5


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