Elizabethtown Post & Gazette
Essex county, NY
August 26, 1886
Page 2, col 3
- It was a very striking as well as unusual occurrence when on Tuesday last two funeral services were held at the same hour in two churches, and one procession followed the other to the cemetery. In both cases the deceased were well-known and had many friends to attend their burial. John C. DOUGLASS, Esq., better known among his friends as “the Major,” after several years of invalid life, with many remarkable recoveries from what seemed hopeless weakness, died on Saturday afternoon. And George W. WOLCOTT, well-known as an engineer on the L.C. & M.R.R., since it was built, died on Sunday evening. Both of these were Free Masons and were buried with Masonic honors. As the funerals were to be held on the same day, the church services were arranged at the same hour, 2pm. The Masonic procession first marched to Mr. DOUGLASS’ house from which the bearers carried the casket to the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Mr. Thomas conducted the service and hymns were sung by a selected choir. Dr. Hopper, as Master of the Lodge, then proceeded with the Masonic service. Meanwhile Rev. W.R. Woodbridge had held service at Mr. Wolcott’s favorite hymn. “Jesus Loves Me.” The procession then went to the Episcopal church preceded by fifty-eight railroad associates of the deceased and Masons acting as bearers. There the usual church services was held with the chant and hymns. On Main street the procession united, that of Mr. DOUGLASS preceding, and the Masons going in advance as escort to the cemetery. There the Masonic burial services were held, first at Mr. DOUGLASS’ grave, where Rev. Mr. Beaman acted as chaplain, and afterwards at Mr. Wolcott’s grave, where the chaplain, Mr. Woodbridge, first read the Episcopal service, the attendants on both funerals gathering about the grave, and the choir singing the anthem, “I heard a voice from heaven.” The procession then returned in the same order to the village. All the services were very solemn, and many hearts were touched with sympathy for those in affliction. –Port Henry Herald.
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JOHN COVILLE DOUGLAS, born at Orville, VT., Nov. 10, 1805; married, Jan 8, 1827, Caroline S. HYDE. She was born May 15, 1806.
Children:
i Thomas Emmett b. 1828 m. Sabra BARBER
ii Helen Mary b. 1829 m. Reuben WHALLON
iii Hannah Jane, b. 1832 m. George SHERMAN
iv John Hyde, b March 17, 1834; d. May 10, 1835
v Caroline Elizabeth, b. Dec 10, 1836; d. April 15, 1861
vi Harriet Maria, b. 1838
vii Rosamond Octavia, b. 1842
Source: page 411
A collection of family records: with biographical sketches, and other memoranda of various families and individuals bearing the name DOUGLAS or allied families of that name.
By Charles Henry James Douglas © 1879
additional information courtesy of Julie H.
Essex county, NY
August 26, 1886
Page 2, col 3
- It was a very striking as well as unusual occurrence when on Tuesday last two funeral services were held at the same hour in two churches, and one procession followed the other to the cemetery. In both cases the deceased were well-known and had many friends to attend their burial. John C. DOUGLASS, Esq., better known among his friends as “the Major,” after several years of invalid life, with many remarkable recoveries from what seemed hopeless weakness, died on Saturday afternoon. And George W. WOLCOTT, well-known as an engineer on the L.C. & M.R.R., since it was built, died on Sunday evening. Both of these were Free Masons and were buried with Masonic honors. As the funerals were to be held on the same day, the church services were arranged at the same hour, 2pm. The Masonic procession first marched to Mr. DOUGLASS’ house from which the bearers carried the casket to the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Mr. Thomas conducted the service and hymns were sung by a selected choir. Dr. Hopper, as Master of the Lodge, then proceeded with the Masonic service. Meanwhile Rev. W.R. Woodbridge had held service at Mr. Wolcott’s favorite hymn. “Jesus Loves Me.” The procession then went to the Episcopal church preceded by fifty-eight railroad associates of the deceased and Masons acting as bearers. There the usual church services was held with the chant and hymns. On Main street the procession united, that of Mr. DOUGLASS preceding, and the Masons going in advance as escort to the cemetery. There the Masonic burial services were held, first at Mr. DOUGLASS’ grave, where Rev. Mr. Beaman acted as chaplain, and afterwards at Mr. Wolcott’s grave, where the chaplain, Mr. Woodbridge, first read the Episcopal service, the attendants on both funerals gathering about the grave, and the choir singing the anthem, “I heard a voice from heaven.” The procession then returned in the same order to the village. All the services were very solemn, and many hearts were touched with sympathy for those in affliction. –Port Henry Herald.
***
JOHN COVILLE DOUGLAS, born at Orville, VT., Nov. 10, 1805; married, Jan 8, 1827, Caroline S. HYDE. She was born May 15, 1806.
Children:
i Thomas Emmett b. 1828 m. Sabra BARBER
ii Helen Mary b. 1829 m. Reuben WHALLON
iii Hannah Jane, b. 1832 m. George SHERMAN
iv John Hyde, b March 17, 1834; d. May 10, 1835
v Caroline Elizabeth, b. Dec 10, 1836; d. April 15, 1861
vi Harriet Maria, b. 1838
vii Rosamond Octavia, b. 1842
Source: page 411
A collection of family records: with biographical sketches, and other memoranda of various families and individuals bearing the name DOUGLAS or allied families of that name.
By Charles Henry James Douglas © 1879
additional information courtesy of Julie H.
Elizabethtown Post & Gazette
Essex county, NY
August 26, 1886
Page 2, col 3
- It was a very striking as well as unusual occurrence when on Tuesday last two funeral services were held at the same hour in two churches, and one procession followed the other to the cemetery. In both cases the deceased were well-known and had many friends to attend their burial. John C. DOUGLASS, Esq., better known among his friends as “the Major,” after several years of invalid life, with many remarkable recoveries from what seemed hopeless weakness, died on Saturday afternoon. And George W. WOLCOTT, well-known as an engineer on the L.C. & M.R.R., since it was built, died on Sunday evening. Both of these were Free Masons and were buried with Masonic honors. As the funerals were to be held on the same day, the church services were arranged at the same hour, 2pm. The Masonic procession first marched to Mr. DOUGLASS’ house from which the bearers carried the casket to the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Mr. Thomas conducted the service and hymns were sung by a selected choir. Dr. Hopper, as Master of the Lodge, then proceeded with the Masonic service. Meanwhile Rev. W.R. Woodbridge had held service at Mr. Wolcott’s favorite hymn. “Jesus Loves Me.” The procession then went to the Episcopal church preceded by fifty-eight railroad associates of the deceased and Masons acting as bearers. There the usual church services was held with the chant and hymns. On Main street the procession united, that of Mr. DOUGLASS preceding, and the Masons going in advance as escort to the cemetery. There the Masonic burial services were held, first at Mr. DOUGLASS’ grave, where Rev. Mr. Beaman acted as chaplain, and afterwards at Mr. Wolcott’s grave, where the chaplain, Mr. Woodbridge, first read the Episcopal service, the attendants on both funerals gathering about the grave, and the choir singing the anthem, “I heard a voice from heaven.” The procession then returned in the same order to the village. All the services were very solemn, and many hearts were touched with sympathy for those in affliction. –Port Henry Herald.
***
JOHN COVILLE DOUGLAS, born at Orville, VT., Nov. 10, 1805; married, Jan 8, 1827, Caroline S. HYDE. She was born May 15, 1806.
Children:
i Thomas Emmett b. 1828 m. Sabra BARBER
ii Helen Mary b. 1829 m. Reuben WHALLON
iii Hannah Jane, b. 1832 m. George SHERMAN
iv John Hyde, b March 17, 1834; d. May 10, 1835
v Caroline Elizabeth, b. Dec 10, 1836; d. April 15, 1861
vi Harriet Maria, b. 1838
vii Rosamond Octavia, b. 1842
Source: page 411
A collection of family records: with biographical sketches, and other memoranda of various families and individuals bearing the name DOUGLAS or allied families of that name.
By Charles Henry James Douglas © 1879
additional information courtesy of Julie H.
Essex county, NY
August 26, 1886
Page 2, col 3
- It was a very striking as well as unusual occurrence when on Tuesday last two funeral services were held at the same hour in two churches, and one procession followed the other to the cemetery. In both cases the deceased were well-known and had many friends to attend their burial. John C. DOUGLASS, Esq., better known among his friends as “the Major,” after several years of invalid life, with many remarkable recoveries from what seemed hopeless weakness, died on Saturday afternoon. And George W. WOLCOTT, well-known as an engineer on the L.C. & M.R.R., since it was built, died on Sunday evening. Both of these were Free Masons and were buried with Masonic honors. As the funerals were to be held on the same day, the church services were arranged at the same hour, 2pm. The Masonic procession first marched to Mr. DOUGLASS’ house from which the bearers carried the casket to the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Mr. Thomas conducted the service and hymns were sung by a selected choir. Dr. Hopper, as Master of the Lodge, then proceeded with the Masonic service. Meanwhile Rev. W.R. Woodbridge had held service at Mr. Wolcott’s favorite hymn. “Jesus Loves Me.” The procession then went to the Episcopal church preceded by fifty-eight railroad associates of the deceased and Masons acting as bearers. There the usual church services was held with the chant and hymns. On Main street the procession united, that of Mr. DOUGLASS preceding, and the Masons going in advance as escort to the cemetery. There the Masonic burial services were held, first at Mr. DOUGLASS’ grave, where Rev. Mr. Beaman acted as chaplain, and afterwards at Mr. Wolcott’s grave, where the chaplain, Mr. Woodbridge, first read the Episcopal service, the attendants on both funerals gathering about the grave, and the choir singing the anthem, “I heard a voice from heaven.” The procession then returned in the same order to the village. All the services were very solemn, and many hearts were touched with sympathy for those in affliction. –Port Henry Herald.
***
JOHN COVILLE DOUGLAS, born at Orville, VT., Nov. 10, 1805; married, Jan 8, 1827, Caroline S. HYDE. She was born May 15, 1806.
Children:
i Thomas Emmett b. 1828 m. Sabra BARBER
ii Helen Mary b. 1829 m. Reuben WHALLON
iii Hannah Jane, b. 1832 m. George SHERMAN
iv John Hyde, b March 17, 1834; d. May 10, 1835
v Caroline Elizabeth, b. Dec 10, 1836; d. April 15, 1861
vi Harriet Maria, b. 1838
vii Rosamond Octavia, b. 1842
Source: page 411
A collection of family records: with biographical sketches, and other memoranda of various families and individuals bearing the name DOUGLAS or allied families of that name.
By Charles Henry James Douglas © 1879
additional information courtesy of Julie H.
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