This is the oldest monument in this cemetery. Although Crouse died prior to the establishment of the cemetery he requested to be buried there and this was completed once the cemetery opened.
Funeral obsequies of the late James Crouse, Esq.
The funeral obsequies of the late lamented James Crouse, took place at his residence 165 James street, yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m. and was very largely attended. Rev. Mr. Berry, formerly pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church, Foot street, performed the funeral services, which were very impressive. The body was encased in one of Crane's Patent Metallic Burial Caskets, (from the undertaking establishment of Chas. Rust & Son, 41 South Salina Street,) elaborately ornamented outside in imitation of caring, eight silver handles on the sides, and top of the casket being entirely of heavy French plated glass, presenting when the casket is closed up and sealed a full view of the body. The deceased was dressed in a full suit of black cloth. On the top of the casket was placed an orbal silver plate, surrounded with a border or vine, cut on the plate bearing the following inscription: --
James Crouse,
Died March 29, 1858,
Aged 50 years and 17 days
After the conclusion of the services, the glass plates were enclosed with metallic plates (ornamented like the casket) the casket when closed up being perfectly air tight and durable. The hearse, a beautiful one, cared with glass panels, was surmounted by eight large black Ostrich plumes, the horses being covered with heavy black netts. The bearers were: --M.D. Bennett, E. W. Leavenworth, Israel S. Spencer, Horace White, William J. Hough, John D. Nerton, Major Dans, Herrick Allen. The body was taken to Rose Hill Cemetery for interment.
There were twenty carriages, first carriage with clergymen, followed by two carriages containing the pall bearers; next came the hearse after which the carriages with the mourners and friends.
Great credit is due to the skill and taste of the Messrs. Rust & Son, for the handsome manner in which they performed the duties of undertakers in this instance. We doubt if ever we beheld a more beautiful or elaborate burial casket as this one from their establishment both in its trimmings and unique workmanship.
Syracuse Daily Courier, April 2, 1858
Funeral obsequies of the late James Crouse, Esq.
The funeral obsequies of the late lamented James Crouse, took place at his residence 165 James street, yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m. and was very largely attended. Rev. Mr. Berry, formerly pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church, Foot street, performed the funeral services, which were very impressive. The body was encased in one of Crane's Patent Metallic Burial Caskets, (from the undertaking establishment of Chas. Rust & Son, 41 South Salina Street,) elaborately ornamented outside in imitation of caring, eight silver handles on the sides, and top of the casket being entirely of heavy French plated glass, presenting when the casket is closed up and sealed a full view of the body. The deceased was dressed in a full suit of black cloth. On the top of the casket was placed an orbal silver plate, surrounded with a border or vine, cut on the plate bearing the following inscription: --
James Crouse,
Died March 29, 1858,
Aged 50 years and 17 days
After the conclusion of the services, the glass plates were enclosed with metallic plates (ornamented like the casket) the casket when closed up being perfectly air tight and durable. The hearse, a beautiful one, cared with glass panels, was surmounted by eight large black Ostrich plumes, the horses being covered with heavy black netts. The bearers were: --M.D. Bennett, E. W. Leavenworth, Israel S. Spencer, Horace White, William J. Hough, John D. Nerton, Major Dans, Herrick Allen. The body was taken to Rose Hill Cemetery for interment.
There were twenty carriages, first carriage with clergymen, followed by two carriages containing the pall bearers; next came the hearse after which the carriages with the mourners and friends.
Great credit is due to the skill and taste of the Messrs. Rust & Son, for the handsome manner in which they performed the duties of undertakers in this instance. We doubt if ever we beheld a more beautiful or elaborate burial casket as this one from their establishment both in its trimmings and unique workmanship.
Syracuse Daily Courier, April 2, 1858
This is the oldest monument in this cemetery. Although Crouse died prior to the establishment of the cemetery he requested to be buried there and this was completed once the cemetery opened.
Funeral obsequies of the late James Crouse, Esq.
The funeral obsequies of the late lamented James Crouse, took place at his residence 165 James street, yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m. and was very largely attended. Rev. Mr. Berry, formerly pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church, Foot street, performed the funeral services, which were very impressive. The body was encased in one of Crane's Patent Metallic Burial Caskets, (from the undertaking establishment of Chas. Rust & Son, 41 South Salina Street,) elaborately ornamented outside in imitation of caring, eight silver handles on the sides, and top of the casket being entirely of heavy French plated glass, presenting when the casket is closed up and sealed a full view of the body. The deceased was dressed in a full suit of black cloth. On the top of the casket was placed an orbal silver plate, surrounded with a border or vine, cut on the plate bearing the following inscription: --
James Crouse,
Died March 29, 1858,
Aged 50 years and 17 days
After the conclusion of the services, the glass plates were enclosed with metallic plates (ornamented like the casket) the casket when closed up being perfectly air tight and durable. The hearse, a beautiful one, cared with glass panels, was surmounted by eight large black Ostrich plumes, the horses being covered with heavy black netts. The bearers were: --M.D. Bennett, E. W. Leavenworth, Israel S. Spencer, Horace White, William J. Hough, John D. Nerton, Major Dans, Herrick Allen. The body was taken to Rose Hill Cemetery for interment.
There were twenty carriages, first carriage with clergymen, followed by two carriages containing the pall bearers; next came the hearse after which the carriages with the mourners and friends.
Great credit is due to the skill and taste of the Messrs. Rust & Son, for the handsome manner in which they performed the duties of undertakers in this instance. We doubt if ever we beheld a more beautiful or elaborate burial casket as this one from their establishment both in its trimmings and unique workmanship.
Syracuse Daily Courier, April 2, 1858
Funeral obsequies of the late James Crouse, Esq.
The funeral obsequies of the late lamented James Crouse, took place at his residence 165 James street, yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m. and was very largely attended. Rev. Mr. Berry, formerly pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church, Foot street, performed the funeral services, which were very impressive. The body was encased in one of Crane's Patent Metallic Burial Caskets, (from the undertaking establishment of Chas. Rust & Son, 41 South Salina Street,) elaborately ornamented outside in imitation of caring, eight silver handles on the sides, and top of the casket being entirely of heavy French plated glass, presenting when the casket is closed up and sealed a full view of the body. The deceased was dressed in a full suit of black cloth. On the top of the casket was placed an orbal silver plate, surrounded with a border or vine, cut on the plate bearing the following inscription: --
James Crouse,
Died March 29, 1858,
Aged 50 years and 17 days
After the conclusion of the services, the glass plates were enclosed with metallic plates (ornamented like the casket) the casket when closed up being perfectly air tight and durable. The hearse, a beautiful one, cared with glass panels, was surmounted by eight large black Ostrich plumes, the horses being covered with heavy black netts. The bearers were: --M.D. Bennett, E. W. Leavenworth, Israel S. Spencer, Horace White, William J. Hough, John D. Nerton, Major Dans, Herrick Allen. The body was taken to Rose Hill Cemetery for interment.
There were twenty carriages, first carriage with clergymen, followed by two carriages containing the pall bearers; next came the hearse after which the carriages with the mourners and friends.
Great credit is due to the skill and taste of the Messrs. Rust & Son, for the handsome manner in which they performed the duties of undertakers in this instance. We doubt if ever we beheld a more beautiful or elaborate burial casket as this one from their establishment both in its trimmings and unique workmanship.
Syracuse Daily Courier, April 2, 1858
Gravesite Details
Removed from Rose Hill Cemetery December 21, 1859
Family Members
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
