Albert Bancroft - died at the residence of Jay Smiley, Esq., on Wednesday morning, May 28th., 1873, Mr. Albert Bancroft, in the 61st. year of his age. Mr. Bancroft was born in Auburn, Mass., October 13, 1812. In early life he united with the Congregational Church of his native town, and lived a consistent Christian life ever after, dying as he lived, in the blessed hope of eternal life. His funeral took place on Thursday. Services by Rev. Matlock of the M.E. Church, at the residence of Mr. Smiley, after which his remains were interred in Oakland Cemetery, where a lot has been purchased, and to which also, the remains of Miss Marion L. Bancroft, his daughter, who died some years ago at Mr. Smiley's will be shortly removed.
~Shelby Independent News: 5 June 1873, Vol. 5, No. 32
~Shelby Independent News: 5 June 1873, Vol. 5, No. 32
Albert Bancroft - died at the residence of Jay Smiley, Esq., on Wednesday morning, May 28th., 1873, Mr. Albert Bancroft, in the 61st. year of his age. Mr. Bancroft was born in Auburn, Mass., October 13, 1812. In early life he united with the Congregational Church of his native town, and lived a consistent Christian life ever after, dying as he lived, in the blessed hope of eternal life. His funeral took place on Thursday. Services by Rev. Matlock of the M.E. Church, at the residence of Mr. Smiley, after which his remains were interred in Oakland Cemetery, where a lot has been purchased, and to which also, the remains of Miss Marion L. Bancroft, his daughter, who died some years ago at Mr. Smiley's will be shortly removed.
~Shelby Independent News: 5 June 1873, Vol. 5, No. 32
~Shelby Independent News: 5 June 1873, Vol. 5, No. 32
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