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Henry R. Gillett

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Henry R. Gillett

Birth
New York, USA
Death
4 Nov 1897 (aged 52–53)
Summerhill, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Burial
Homer, Cortland County, New York, USA Add to Map
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CORTLAND EVENING STANDARD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1897

WEST HOMER, Nov. 8 - Mr. Henry Gillett died last Thursday night of hemorrhage of the lungs and the funeral was held yesterday at the house, the Rev. Mr. Miller officiating. A large concourse of people attended. Mr. Gillett was an old resident of this place having been born 53 years ago on the same farm where he died. His father was Haskill Gillett of pioneer fame. Mr. Gillett was a good citizen and neighbor, quiet in his manners and a man of few words. He leaves a wife and six children who will greatly miss him.
CORTLAND EVENING STANDARD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1897

WEST HOMER, Nov. 8 - Mr. Henry Gillett died last Thursday night of hemorrhage of the lungs and the funeral was held yesterday at the house, the Rev. Mr. Miller officiating. A large concourse of people attended. Mr. Gillett was an old resident of this place having been born 53 years ago on the same farm where he died. His father was Haskill Gillett of pioneer fame. Mr. Gillett was a good citizen and neighbor, quiet in his manners and a man of few words. He leaves a wife and six children who will greatly miss him.

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Henry R. Gillett
Died
Nov. 4, 1897
Age 53 Years
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Abilena
his wife
1851-1921

Gravesite Details

Stone also has 2 infant daughters, Lillian and Sarah, listed at bottom



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