Catherine Ann Fonda Bearcroft, widow of James Bearcroft, died at 12:45 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abram W. Post, of Switzer Hill. Mrs. Bearcroft was born March 16, 1842, at Perth, the daughter of Cornelius Fonda and Anna Gonsalus. She was a resident of the town of Mohawk for 45 years and a member of the Reformed Church of Fonda. She was married at Perth to James Bearcroft on December 29, 1860. Mr. Bearcroft passed away September 19, 1919, and for the past six years Mrs. Bearcroft has made her home with her daughter. On May 1, 1929, Mrs. Bearcroft fell and injured her hip and has been ill since that time. Last evening she sat up in a chair, visited with the family and seemed to be feeling very well. Her death came unexpectedly. She Is survived by one son, Carl W. Bearcroft of Gloversville; one daughter, Mrs. Abram Post, of Switzer Hill: one sister, Mrs. Margaret Lake, of Johnstown; three brothers, James Fonda, William Fonda and Edward L. Fonda, all of Johnstown, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder, Friday, August 30, 1929.
Catherine Ann Fonda Bearcroft, widow of James Bearcroft, died at 12:45 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abram W. Post, of Switzer Hill. Mrs. Bearcroft was born March 16, 1842, at Perth, the daughter of Cornelius Fonda and Anna Gonsalus. She was a resident of the town of Mohawk for 45 years and a member of the Reformed Church of Fonda. She was married at Perth to James Bearcroft on December 29, 1860. Mr. Bearcroft passed away September 19, 1919, and for the past six years Mrs. Bearcroft has made her home with her daughter. On May 1, 1929, Mrs. Bearcroft fell and injured her hip and has been ill since that time. Last evening she sat up in a chair, visited with the family and seemed to be feeling very well. Her death came unexpectedly. She Is survived by one son, Carl W. Bearcroft of Gloversville; one daughter, Mrs. Abram Post, of Switzer Hill: one sister, Mrs. Margaret Lake, of Johnstown; three brothers, James Fonda, William Fonda and Edward L. Fonda, all of Johnstown, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder, Friday, August 30, 1929.
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