Chilton Times May 15, 1920
Lucy E. Bancroft
SOLDIER'S WIDOW GONE TO REST
The death of Mrs. Joel B. Bancroft which occurred at her home in the village of Gravesville on Wednesday evening, May 5th, removed from the community one of the pioneer women of the town of Charlestown. Mrs. Bancroft had been in failing health since January last but few of her friends thought her illness was fatal and all were grieved and shocked at the news of her death.
Lucy Elizabeth Allen was born in New York state, Nov 25, 1852. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Allen, well known pioneers of Charlestown and with them came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling in what is known as Evergreen Valley in the north section of that town. She grew up in that neighborhood and played an important part in its community life, which in the early days was ideal. The valley was noted for its hospitality, sociability and neighborly feeling and the Allen home in which she was raised was the gathering place for young and old who never failed to receive a genuine welcome. This spirit of friendliness remained with her thru life. On Dec. 25, 1874 she was united in marriage to Joel B. Bancroft, a veteran of the civil war and a member of Company E, Fourteenth New York regiment and they moved onto a farm in that neighborhood where they lived uninterruptedly until the death of her husband, Aug. 13, 1915. Shortly after this sorrow she turned the homestead over to her son, Barrett and purchased a home in Gravesville where she resided until death. Mrs. Bancroft was one whose friends were many and who had not an enemy in the world. She was kind and amiable, doing good as she passed through life and winning the esteem and affection of all who knew her. She was an ideal wife and mother, giving a wealth of affection to her family and deeming no sacrifice too great that would add to their welfare or make their home life happy.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Gravesville, Rev. W. A. Arpke officiating and burial being made in the Charlestown Union cemetery. Members of the Jos. B. Reynolds Grand Army Post attended the funeral as a mark of respect to a soldier's widow, and the Woman's Relief Corps, of which she was an active member, were also in present in a body.
She is survived by three sons, Barrett and Trubert of Evergreen Valley, George of Arpin and two daughters, Miss Victoria and Mrs. Howard Losey of Gravesville. She also leaves a brother, Trubert Allen of Charlestown and a sister, Mrs. Aaron Andrews of North Stockbridge.
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Lucy E. Bancroft
SOLDIER'S WIDOW GONE TO REST
The death of Mrs. Joel B. Bancroft which occurred at her home in the village of Gravesville on Wednesday evening, May 5th, removed from the community one of the pioneer women of the town of Charlestown. Mrs. Bancroft had been in failing health since January last but few of her friends thought her illness was fatal and all were grieved and shocked at the news of her death.
Lucy Elizabeth Allen was born in New York state, Nov 25, 1852. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Allen, well known pioneers of Charlestown and with them came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling in what is known as Evergreen Valley in the north section of that town. She grew up in that neighborhood and played an important part in its community life, which in the early days was ideal. The valley was noted for its hospitality, sociability and neighborly feeling and the Allen home in which she was raised was the gathering place for young and old who never failed to receive a genuine welcome. This spirit of friendliness remained with her thru life. On Dec. 25, 1874 she was united in marriage to Joel B. Bancroft, a veteran of the civil war and a member of Company E, Fourteenth New York regiment and they moved onto a farm in that neighborhood where they lived uninterruptedly until the death of her husband, Aug. 13, 1915. Shortly after this sorrow she turned the homestead over to her son, Barrett and purchased a home in Gravesville where she resided until death. Mrs. Bancroft was one whose friends were many and who had not an enemy in the world. She was kind and amiable, doing good as she passed through life and winning the esteem and affection of all who knew her. She was an ideal wife and mother, giving a wealth of affection to her family and deeming no sacrifice too great that would add to their welfare or make their home life happy.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Gravesville, Rev. W. A. Arpke officiating and burial being made in the Charlestown Union cemetery. Members of the Jos. B. Reynolds Grand Army Post attended the funeral as a mark of respect to a soldier's widow, and the Woman's Relief Corps, of which she was an active member, were also in present in a body.
She is survived by three sons, Barrett and Trubert of Evergreen Valley, George of Arpin and two daughters, Miss Victoria and Mrs. Howard Losey of Gravesville. She also leaves a brother, Trubert Allen of Charlestown and a sister, Mrs. Aaron Andrews of North Stockbridge.
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Chilton Times May 15, 1920
Lucy E. Bancroft
SOLDIER'S WIDOW GONE TO REST
The death of Mrs. Joel B. Bancroft which occurred at her home in the village of Gravesville on Wednesday evening, May 5th, removed from the community one of the pioneer women of the town of Charlestown. Mrs. Bancroft had been in failing health since January last but few of her friends thought her illness was fatal and all were grieved and shocked at the news of her death.
Lucy Elizabeth Allen was born in New York state, Nov 25, 1852. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Allen, well known pioneers of Charlestown and with them came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling in what is known as Evergreen Valley in the north section of that town. She grew up in that neighborhood and played an important part in its community life, which in the early days was ideal. The valley was noted for its hospitality, sociability and neighborly feeling and the Allen home in which she was raised was the gathering place for young and old who never failed to receive a genuine welcome. This spirit of friendliness remained with her thru life. On Dec. 25, 1874 she was united in marriage to Joel B. Bancroft, a veteran of the civil war and a member of Company E, Fourteenth New York regiment and they moved onto a farm in that neighborhood where they lived uninterruptedly until the death of her husband, Aug. 13, 1915. Shortly after this sorrow she turned the homestead over to her son, Barrett and purchased a home in Gravesville where she resided until death. Mrs. Bancroft was one whose friends were many and who had not an enemy in the world. She was kind and amiable, doing good as she passed through life and winning the esteem and affection of all who knew her. She was an ideal wife and mother, giving a wealth of affection to her family and deeming no sacrifice too great that would add to their welfare or make their home life happy.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Gravesville, Rev. W. A. Arpke officiating and burial being made in the Charlestown Union cemetery. Members of the Jos. B. Reynolds Grand Army Post attended the funeral as a mark of respect to a soldier's widow, and the Woman's Relief Corps, of which she was an active member, were also in present in a body.
She is survived by three sons, Barrett and Trubert of Evergreen Valley, George of Arpin and two daughters, Miss Victoria and Mrs. Howard Losey of Gravesville. She also leaves a brother, Trubert Allen of Charlestown and a sister, Mrs. Aaron Andrews of North Stockbridge.
Provided by Rose Mohnsam
Lucy E. Bancroft
SOLDIER'S WIDOW GONE TO REST
The death of Mrs. Joel B. Bancroft which occurred at her home in the village of Gravesville on Wednesday evening, May 5th, removed from the community one of the pioneer women of the town of Charlestown. Mrs. Bancroft had been in failing health since January last but few of her friends thought her illness was fatal and all were grieved and shocked at the news of her death.
Lucy Elizabeth Allen was born in New York state, Nov 25, 1852. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Allen, well known pioneers of Charlestown and with them came to Wisconsin in 1854, settling in what is known as Evergreen Valley in the north section of that town. She grew up in that neighborhood and played an important part in its community life, which in the early days was ideal. The valley was noted for its hospitality, sociability and neighborly feeling and the Allen home in which she was raised was the gathering place for young and old who never failed to receive a genuine welcome. This spirit of friendliness remained with her thru life. On Dec. 25, 1874 she was united in marriage to Joel B. Bancroft, a veteran of the civil war and a member of Company E, Fourteenth New York regiment and they moved onto a farm in that neighborhood where they lived uninterruptedly until the death of her husband, Aug. 13, 1915. Shortly after this sorrow she turned the homestead over to her son, Barrett and purchased a home in Gravesville where she resided until death. Mrs. Bancroft was one whose friends were many and who had not an enemy in the world. She was kind and amiable, doing good as she passed through life and winning the esteem and affection of all who knew her. She was an ideal wife and mother, giving a wealth of affection to her family and deeming no sacrifice too great that would add to their welfare or make their home life happy.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Gravesville, Rev. W. A. Arpke officiating and burial being made in the Charlestown Union cemetery. Members of the Jos. B. Reynolds Grand Army Post attended the funeral as a mark of respect to a soldier's widow, and the Woman's Relief Corps, of which she was an active member, were also in present in a body.
She is survived by three sons, Barrett and Trubert of Evergreen Valley, George of Arpin and two daughters, Miss Victoria and Mrs. Howard Losey of Gravesville. She also leaves a brother, Trubert Allen of Charlestown and a sister, Mrs. Aaron Andrews of North Stockbridge.
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