Some info from contributor Charles Lenhart.
Dansville Advertiser
April 28, 1881
Death of Dr. Daniel H. Fitzhugh
The fond hope that the venerable Dr. Fitzhugh might possibly rally from his serious injury which we noted last week, was blighted by his death which occurred at "Hampton" the ancestral residence of the Fitzhughs, in Groveland, at 1 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 23d. Dr. Fitzhugh was 87 years of age at the time of his death. We copy from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle of Sunday morning a sketch of Dr. Fitzhugh's life, making some corrections and additions: Dr. Fitzhugh was born in Maryland...In the year 1816 he came to Groveland to superintend the erection of the now ancestral home. His father, Colonel, William Fitzhugh, came into this valley in 1801, but owing to the unhealthy state of the country, did not remove his family until the year 1817. Coloniel Fitzhugh's compeers were Messrs. James and Wm. Wadsworth, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester and Major Charles Carroll. The two last named purchased, in 1809, 12,000 acres of land in Groveland and Sparta, and at the same time, with Colonel Rochester, the 100 acre tract, at the falls of Geneseo, now Rochester. Since his advent into this section, no one has been more extensively identified with the early settlement and history of the Genesee Valley from Rochester south to the Canaseraga valley than Dr. Fitzhugh. He was a man of delightful social accomplishments, and highly apprecitive of humor. He was not a great talker; indeed, rather the reverse. Hospitable in the extreme, a full house was his delight. Of close business habits, he was never deceived by the same person twice. He attended, in the minutest details, to the care of his estate to the very last day of his life. He was a true friend, a valued neighbor, and a courteous gentleman, emphatically of the old school in habits, manners and appearance. Dr. Fitzhugh had also large landed estates in Saginaw, Mich. Dr. Fitzhugh was for many years president of the Geneseo Valley National bank of Geneseo, and an executor of the estates of Allen Ayrault and Gen. James Wadsworth. He was member of assembly in 1843. He was president, during the first two years of its existence, of the Livingston County Historical society, and since then up to the time of his death, was one of the board of councilman, always taking a deep interest in this organization. He was the last male representative of his father's family, and leaves four sons, six daughters and two sisters, and a large circle of friends to mour his unexpected death.
The funeral of Dr. Fitzhugh was held at the family residence on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coale of Geneseo. The bearers were Charles and Dorsey Fitzhugh and John Savage of Bay City, Mich., and Walter, Ernest and Guy Ayrault of Geneva, all grandsons of deceased. The remains were buried at Williamsburgh. The grave was lined with evergreens, a beautiful floral wreath and cross were placed upon the coffin and flowers were dropped into the grave. The services were impressive. Relatives and friends were in attendance from Grand Rapids, Bay City, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Geneva, Cazenovia and from towns in this county. Members of the Historical society, of which deceased was a prominent member, were assigned a position in the procession. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Erie and Genesee Valley Railroad company, specially convened in Dansville on the 25th inst., appropriate resolutions were adopted relative to the deceased, who was a firm friend and zealous promoter of the interests of the road.
A post mortom examination revealed the fact that but for the sad accident, Dr. Fitzhugh might have lived yet many active years.
Thanks to contributor L Moore for this obituary.
Dansville Advertiser
April 28, 1881
Death of Dr. Daniel H. Fitzhugh
The fond hope that the venerable Dr. Fitzhugh might possibly rally from his serious injury which we noted last week, was blighted by his death which occurred at "Hampton" the ancestral residence of the Fitzhughs, in Groveland, at 1 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 23d. Dr. Fitzhugh was 87 years of age at the time of his death. We copy from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle of Sunday morning a sketch of Dr. Fitzhugh's life, making some corrections and additions: Dr. Fitzhugh was born in Maryland...In the year 1816 he came to Groveland to superintend the erection of the now ancestral home. His father, Colonel, William Fitzhugh, came into this valley in 1801, but owing to the unhealthy state of the country, did not remove his family until the year 1817. Coloniel Fitzhugh's compeers were Messrs. James and Wm. Wadsworth, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester and Major Charles Carroll. The two last named purchased, in 1809, 12,000 acres of land in Groveland and Sparta, and at the same time, with Colonel Rochester, the 100 acre tract, at the falls of Geneseo, now Rochester. Since his advent into this section, no one has been more extensively identified with the early settlement and history of the Genesee Valley from Rochester south to the Canaseraga valley than Dr. Fitzhugh. He was a man of delightful social accomplishments, and highly apprecitive of humor. He was not a great talker; indeed, rather the reverse. Hospitable in the extreme, a full house was his delight. Of close business habits, he was never deceived by the same person twice. He attended, in the minutest details, to the care of his estate to the very last day of his life. He was a true friend, a valued neighbor, and a courteous gentleman, emphatically of the old school in habits, manners and appearance. Dr. Fitzhugh had also large landed estates in Saginaw, Mich. Dr. Fitzhugh was for many years president of the Geneseo Valley National bank of Geneseo, and an executor of the estates of Allen Ayrault and Gen. James Wadsworth. He was member of assembly in 1843. He was president, during the first two years of its existence, of the Livingston County Historical society, and since then up to the time of his death, was one of the board of councilman, always taking a deep interest in this organization. He was the last male representative of his father's family, and leaves four sons, six daughters and two sisters, and a large circle of friends to mour his unexpected death.
The funeral of Dr. Fitzhugh was held at the family residence on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coale of Geneseo. The bearers were Charles and Dorsey Fitzhugh and John Savage of Bay City, Mich., and Walter, Ernest and Guy Ayrault of Geneva, all grandsons of deceased. The remains were buried at Williamsburgh. The grave was lined with evergreens, a beautiful floral wreath and cross were placed upon the coffin and flowers were dropped into the grave. The services were impressive. Relatives and friends were in attendance from Grand Rapids, Bay City, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Geneva, Cazenovia and from towns in this county. Members of the Historical society, of which deceased was a prominent member, were assigned a position in the procession. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Erie and Genesee Valley Railroad company, specially convened in Dansville on the 25th inst., appropriate resolutions were adopted relative to the deceased, who was a firm friend and zealous promoter of the interests of the road.
A post mortom examination revealed the fact that but for the sad accident, Dr. Fitzhugh might have lived yet many active years.
Thanks to contributor L Moore for this obituary.
Some info from contributor Charles Lenhart.
Dansville Advertiser
April 28, 1881
Death of Dr. Daniel H. Fitzhugh
The fond hope that the venerable Dr. Fitzhugh might possibly rally from his serious injury which we noted last week, was blighted by his death which occurred at "Hampton" the ancestral residence of the Fitzhughs, in Groveland, at 1 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 23d. Dr. Fitzhugh was 87 years of age at the time of his death. We copy from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle of Sunday morning a sketch of Dr. Fitzhugh's life, making some corrections and additions: Dr. Fitzhugh was born in Maryland...In the year 1816 he came to Groveland to superintend the erection of the now ancestral home. His father, Colonel, William Fitzhugh, came into this valley in 1801, but owing to the unhealthy state of the country, did not remove his family until the year 1817. Coloniel Fitzhugh's compeers were Messrs. James and Wm. Wadsworth, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester and Major Charles Carroll. The two last named purchased, in 1809, 12,000 acres of land in Groveland and Sparta, and at the same time, with Colonel Rochester, the 100 acre tract, at the falls of Geneseo, now Rochester. Since his advent into this section, no one has been more extensively identified with the early settlement and history of the Genesee Valley from Rochester south to the Canaseraga valley than Dr. Fitzhugh. He was a man of delightful social accomplishments, and highly apprecitive of humor. He was not a great talker; indeed, rather the reverse. Hospitable in the extreme, a full house was his delight. Of close business habits, he was never deceived by the same person twice. He attended, in the minutest details, to the care of his estate to the very last day of his life. He was a true friend, a valued neighbor, and a courteous gentleman, emphatically of the old school in habits, manners and appearance. Dr. Fitzhugh had also large landed estates in Saginaw, Mich. Dr. Fitzhugh was for many years president of the Geneseo Valley National bank of Geneseo, and an executor of the estates of Allen Ayrault and Gen. James Wadsworth. He was member of assembly in 1843. He was president, during the first two years of its existence, of the Livingston County Historical society, and since then up to the time of his death, was one of the board of councilman, always taking a deep interest in this organization. He was the last male representative of his father's family, and leaves four sons, six daughters and two sisters, and a large circle of friends to mour his unexpected death.
The funeral of Dr. Fitzhugh was held at the family residence on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coale of Geneseo. The bearers were Charles and Dorsey Fitzhugh and John Savage of Bay City, Mich., and Walter, Ernest and Guy Ayrault of Geneva, all grandsons of deceased. The remains were buried at Williamsburgh. The grave was lined with evergreens, a beautiful floral wreath and cross were placed upon the coffin and flowers were dropped into the grave. The services were impressive. Relatives and friends were in attendance from Grand Rapids, Bay City, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Geneva, Cazenovia and from towns in this county. Members of the Historical society, of which deceased was a prominent member, were assigned a position in the procession. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Erie and Genesee Valley Railroad company, specially convened in Dansville on the 25th inst., appropriate resolutions were adopted relative to the deceased, who was a firm friend and zealous promoter of the interests of the road.
A post mortom examination revealed the fact that but for the sad accident, Dr. Fitzhugh might have lived yet many active years.
Thanks to contributor L Moore for this obituary.
Dansville Advertiser
April 28, 1881
Death of Dr. Daniel H. Fitzhugh
The fond hope that the venerable Dr. Fitzhugh might possibly rally from his serious injury which we noted last week, was blighted by his death which occurred at "Hampton" the ancestral residence of the Fitzhughs, in Groveland, at 1 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 23d. Dr. Fitzhugh was 87 years of age at the time of his death. We copy from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle of Sunday morning a sketch of Dr. Fitzhugh's life, making some corrections and additions: Dr. Fitzhugh was born in Maryland...In the year 1816 he came to Groveland to superintend the erection of the now ancestral home. His father, Colonel, William Fitzhugh, came into this valley in 1801, but owing to the unhealthy state of the country, did not remove his family until the year 1817. Coloniel Fitzhugh's compeers were Messrs. James and Wm. Wadsworth, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester and Major Charles Carroll. The two last named purchased, in 1809, 12,000 acres of land in Groveland and Sparta, and at the same time, with Colonel Rochester, the 100 acre tract, at the falls of Geneseo, now Rochester. Since his advent into this section, no one has been more extensively identified with the early settlement and history of the Genesee Valley from Rochester south to the Canaseraga valley than Dr. Fitzhugh. He was a man of delightful social accomplishments, and highly apprecitive of humor. He was not a great talker; indeed, rather the reverse. Hospitable in the extreme, a full house was his delight. Of close business habits, he was never deceived by the same person twice. He attended, in the minutest details, to the care of his estate to the very last day of his life. He was a true friend, a valued neighbor, and a courteous gentleman, emphatically of the old school in habits, manners and appearance. Dr. Fitzhugh had also large landed estates in Saginaw, Mich. Dr. Fitzhugh was for many years president of the Geneseo Valley National bank of Geneseo, and an executor of the estates of Allen Ayrault and Gen. James Wadsworth. He was member of assembly in 1843. He was president, during the first two years of its existence, of the Livingston County Historical society, and since then up to the time of his death, was one of the board of councilman, always taking a deep interest in this organization. He was the last male representative of his father's family, and leaves four sons, six daughters and two sisters, and a large circle of friends to mour his unexpected death.
The funeral of Dr. Fitzhugh was held at the family residence on Tuesday at 12 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Coale of Geneseo. The bearers were Charles and Dorsey Fitzhugh and John Savage of Bay City, Mich., and Walter, Ernest and Guy Ayrault of Geneva, all grandsons of deceased. The remains were buried at Williamsburgh. The grave was lined with evergreens, a beautiful floral wreath and cross were placed upon the coffin and flowers were dropped into the grave. The services were impressive. Relatives and friends were in attendance from Grand Rapids, Bay City, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Geneva, Cazenovia and from towns in this county. Members of the Historical society, of which deceased was a prominent member, were assigned a position in the procession. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Erie and Genesee Valley Railroad company, specially convened in Dansville on the 25th inst., appropriate resolutions were adopted relative to the deceased, who was a firm friend and zealous promoter of the interests of the road.
A post mortom examination revealed the fact that but for the sad accident, Dr. Fitzhugh might have lived yet many active years.
Thanks to contributor L Moore for this obituary.
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