Rome Sentinel Mon. June 19, 1933
GEORGE W. CLINCH DIES OF INJURIES
Retired Farmer Hurt Last Week In Fall From Scaffolding At Clinch Block
Westmoreland, June 19 – Injuries received last Thursday afternoon when he fell about 35 fett from a scaffold at the Clinch Block, proved fatal to George W. Clinch, 60, well known retired farmer of this village, Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica.
Mr. Clinch sustained fractured, broken left leg, broken scapula and suffered from shock in the accident which occurred when a bolt holding a scaffolding on which Mr. Clinch and his son were working, gave way letting then fall to the ground. The mishap took place at the large frame block which Mr. Clinch had purchased a few weeks ago from the Fred H Clark estate. Mr. Clinch's son, son Raymond suffered a broken left wrist and two fractured ribs in the same accident, and is still confined to the hospital.
Mr. Clinch was born in Vernon, May 3, 1873, a son of the late Alfred and Abba Brenchler Clinch. For about 8 years he taught school in Hecla, Lowell, and Verona, and then took up farming. For 20 years he successfully conducted the Stark Farm, retiring three years ago. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Adah Ackley to whom he was married December 28, 1904, passed away Sept. 7, 1922. On June 30, 1929, he was married to Mamie Rollins, who died August 29, 1931.
Mr. Clinch was a member of Westmoreland Methodist Church and of the Sunday school which he served for over 20 years as superintendent. He was a faithful worker in the church and will be greatly missed in all its activities. He was also a member of Westmoreland Grange and of Oneida County Pomona Grange.
Surviving besides his son, is a daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Cheney of Whitesboro; three grandchildren: three sisters, Mrs. Frank Tyler of Westmoreland, Mrs. George Schields of Otterville, Ontario, Canada and Mrs. William Tyrrell of Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, A. M. Clinch of Verona Station, and James Clinch of Vernon Center.
Funeral services will be held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard Time. Burial in charge of J. J. Strong will be made in Lowell Cemetery.
GEORGE W. CLINCH DIES OF INJURIES
Retired Farmer Hurt Last Week In Fall From Scaffolding At Clinch Block
Westmoreland, June 19 – Injuries received last Thursday afternoon when he fell about 35 fett from a scaffold at the Clinch Block, proved fatal to George W. Clinch, 60, well known retired farmer of this village, Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica.
Mr. Clinch sustained fractured, broken left leg, broken scapula and suffered from shock in the accident which occurred when a bolt holding a scaffolding on which Mr. Clinch and his son were working, gave way letting then fall to the ground. The mishap took place at the large frame block which Mr. Clinch had purchased a few weeks ago from the Fred H Clark estate. Mr. Clinch's son, son Raymond suffered a broken left wrist and two fractured ribs in the same accident, and is still confined to the hospital.
Mr. Clinch was born in Vernon, May 3, 1873, a son of the late Alfred and Abba Brenchler Clinch. For about 8 years he taught school in Hecla, Lowell, and Verona, and then took up farming. For 20 years he successfully conducted the Stark Farm, retiring three years ago. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Adah Ackley to whom he was married December 28, 1904, passed away Sept. 7, 1922. On June 30, 1929, he was married to Mamie Rollins, who died August 29, 1931.
Mr. Clinch was a member of Westmoreland Methodist Church and of the Sunday school which he served for over 20 years as superintendent. He was a faithful worker in the church and will be greatly missed in all its activities. He was also a member of Westmoreland Grange and of Oneida County Pomona Grange.
Surviving besides his son, is a daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Cheney of Whitesboro; three grandchildren: three sisters, Mrs. Frank Tyler of Westmoreland, Mrs. George Schields of Otterville, Ontario, Canada and Mrs. William Tyrrell of Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, A. M. Clinch of Verona Station, and James Clinch of Vernon Center.
Funeral services will be held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard Time. Burial in charge of J. J. Strong will be made in Lowell Cemetery.
Rome Sentinel Mon. June 19, 1933
GEORGE W. CLINCH DIES OF INJURIES
Retired Farmer Hurt Last Week In Fall From Scaffolding At Clinch Block
Westmoreland, June 19 – Injuries received last Thursday afternoon when he fell about 35 fett from a scaffold at the Clinch Block, proved fatal to George W. Clinch, 60, well known retired farmer of this village, Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica.
Mr. Clinch sustained fractured, broken left leg, broken scapula and suffered from shock in the accident which occurred when a bolt holding a scaffolding on which Mr. Clinch and his son were working, gave way letting then fall to the ground. The mishap took place at the large frame block which Mr. Clinch had purchased a few weeks ago from the Fred H Clark estate. Mr. Clinch's son, son Raymond suffered a broken left wrist and two fractured ribs in the same accident, and is still confined to the hospital.
Mr. Clinch was born in Vernon, May 3, 1873, a son of the late Alfred and Abba Brenchler Clinch. For about 8 years he taught school in Hecla, Lowell, and Verona, and then took up farming. For 20 years he successfully conducted the Stark Farm, retiring three years ago. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Adah Ackley to whom he was married December 28, 1904, passed away Sept. 7, 1922. On June 30, 1929, he was married to Mamie Rollins, who died August 29, 1931.
Mr. Clinch was a member of Westmoreland Methodist Church and of the Sunday school which he served for over 20 years as superintendent. He was a faithful worker in the church and will be greatly missed in all its activities. He was also a member of Westmoreland Grange and of Oneida County Pomona Grange.
Surviving besides his son, is a daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Cheney of Whitesboro; three grandchildren: three sisters, Mrs. Frank Tyler of Westmoreland, Mrs. George Schields of Otterville, Ontario, Canada and Mrs. William Tyrrell of Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, A. M. Clinch of Verona Station, and James Clinch of Vernon Center.
Funeral services will be held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard Time. Burial in charge of J. J. Strong will be made in Lowell Cemetery.
GEORGE W. CLINCH DIES OF INJURIES
Retired Farmer Hurt Last Week In Fall From Scaffolding At Clinch Block
Westmoreland, June 19 – Injuries received last Thursday afternoon when he fell about 35 fett from a scaffold at the Clinch Block, proved fatal to George W. Clinch, 60, well known retired farmer of this village, Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica.
Mr. Clinch sustained fractured, broken left leg, broken scapula and suffered from shock in the accident which occurred when a bolt holding a scaffolding on which Mr. Clinch and his son were working, gave way letting then fall to the ground. The mishap took place at the large frame block which Mr. Clinch had purchased a few weeks ago from the Fred H Clark estate. Mr. Clinch's son, son Raymond suffered a broken left wrist and two fractured ribs in the same accident, and is still confined to the hospital.
Mr. Clinch was born in Vernon, May 3, 1873, a son of the late Alfred and Abba Brenchler Clinch. For about 8 years he taught school in Hecla, Lowell, and Verona, and then took up farming. For 20 years he successfully conducted the Stark Farm, retiring three years ago. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Adah Ackley to whom he was married December 28, 1904, passed away Sept. 7, 1922. On June 30, 1929, he was married to Mamie Rollins, who died August 29, 1931.
Mr. Clinch was a member of Westmoreland Methodist Church and of the Sunday school which he served for over 20 years as superintendent. He was a faithful worker in the church and will be greatly missed in all its activities. He was also a member of Westmoreland Grange and of Oneida County Pomona Grange.
Surviving besides his son, is a daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Cheney of Whitesboro; three grandchildren: three sisters, Mrs. Frank Tyler of Westmoreland, Mrs. George Schields of Otterville, Ontario, Canada and Mrs. William Tyrrell of Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, A. M. Clinch of Verona Station, and James Clinch of Vernon Center.
Funeral services will be held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard Time. Burial in charge of J. J. Strong will be made in Lowell Cemetery.
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