Geneva Daily Times , Monday, September 21, 1908
Shortsville, N. Y. - William Henry Wayne of this village died just before midnight Sunday, 74 years of age. Mr. Wayne was the oldest son of William and Sarah Aldrich Wayne and was born in the town of Hopewell, May 17th, 1834. Jan. 1, 1855, he married Martha J. Kingsley, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Kingsley of the same town. They bought what was known as the John Dewey farm about a half mile east of this village and the greater part of their married life was passed at this place. He was a great admirer of good horses and always owned a good team while able to drive. He was a successful farmer and took a great deal of interest in stock and farming even after his health had begun to fail. They bought the home where they have since lived in 1889, where Mrs. Martha J. Wayne died July 24, 1890. On December 31, 1891, Mr. Wayne married Mrs. Christy Vandyne, widow of the late John Vandyne, who survives him. Mr. Wayne had been an invalid over two years and required constant care during the past year. The members of the immediate family that survives him are Mrs. Harriett Kingsley of Rochester, Mrs. William Vanderhoof and Mrs. J. M. Burgdorf of Clifton Springs and Albert Wayne of Orleans; and one nephew, William Wayne, son of the latter, who lives with his father. The funeral will take place from the family residence Wednesday morning at 9:30, Rev. S. S. Pratt officiating.
Shortsville, N. Y. - William Henry Wayne of this village died just before midnight Sunday, 74 years of age. Mr. Wayne was the oldest son of William and Sarah Aldrich Wayne and was born in the town of Hopewell, May 17th, 1834. Jan. 1, 1855, he married Martha J. Kingsley, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Kingsley of the same town. They bought what was known as the John Dewey farm about a half mile east of this village and the greater part of their married life was passed at this place. He was a great admirer of good horses and always owned a good team while able to drive. He was a successful farmer and took a great deal of interest in stock and farming even after his health had begun to fail. They bought the home where they have since lived in 1889, where Mrs. Martha J. Wayne died July 24, 1890. On December 31, 1891, Mr. Wayne married Mrs. Christy Vandyne, widow of the late John Vandyne, who survives him. Mr. Wayne had been an invalid over two years and required constant care during the past year. The members of the immediate family that survives him are Mrs. Harriett Kingsley of Rochester, Mrs. William Vanderhoof and Mrs. J. M. Burgdorf of Clifton Springs and Albert Wayne of Orleans; and one nephew, William Wayne, son of the latter, who lives with his father. The funeral will take place from the family residence Wednesday morning at 9:30, Rev. S. S. Pratt officiating.
Geneva Daily Times , Monday, September 21, 1908
Shortsville, N. Y. - William Henry Wayne of this village died just before midnight Sunday, 74 years of age. Mr. Wayne was the oldest son of William and Sarah Aldrich Wayne and was born in the town of Hopewell, May 17th, 1834. Jan. 1, 1855, he married Martha J. Kingsley, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Kingsley of the same town. They bought what was known as the John Dewey farm about a half mile east of this village and the greater part of their married life was passed at this place. He was a great admirer of good horses and always owned a good team while able to drive. He was a successful farmer and took a great deal of interest in stock and farming even after his health had begun to fail. They bought the home where they have since lived in 1889, where Mrs. Martha J. Wayne died July 24, 1890. On December 31, 1891, Mr. Wayne married Mrs. Christy Vandyne, widow of the late John Vandyne, who survives him. Mr. Wayne had been an invalid over two years and required constant care during the past year. The members of the immediate family that survives him are Mrs. Harriett Kingsley of Rochester, Mrs. William Vanderhoof and Mrs. J. M. Burgdorf of Clifton Springs and Albert Wayne of Orleans; and one nephew, William Wayne, son of the latter, who lives with his father. The funeral will take place from the family residence Wednesday morning at 9:30, Rev. S. S. Pratt officiating.
Shortsville, N. Y. - William Henry Wayne of this village died just before midnight Sunday, 74 years of age. Mr. Wayne was the oldest son of William and Sarah Aldrich Wayne and was born in the town of Hopewell, May 17th, 1834. Jan. 1, 1855, he married Martha J. Kingsley, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Kingsley of the same town. They bought what was known as the John Dewey farm about a half mile east of this village and the greater part of their married life was passed at this place. He was a great admirer of good horses and always owned a good team while able to drive. He was a successful farmer and took a great deal of interest in stock and farming even after his health had begun to fail. They bought the home where they have since lived in 1889, where Mrs. Martha J. Wayne died July 24, 1890. On December 31, 1891, Mr. Wayne married Mrs. Christy Vandyne, widow of the late John Vandyne, who survives him. Mr. Wayne had been an invalid over two years and required constant care during the past year. The members of the immediate family that survives him are Mrs. Harriett Kingsley of Rochester, Mrs. William Vanderhoof and Mrs. J. M. Burgdorf of Clifton Springs and Albert Wayne of Orleans; and one nephew, William Wayne, son of the latter, who lives with his father. The funeral will take place from the family residence Wednesday morning at 9:30, Rev. S. S. Pratt officiating.
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William H. Wayne
Sept 21, 1908
Aged 77 years
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Martha J. Kingsley
His Wife
July 24 1890
Aged 56 yrs 1 Mo
& 15 Days
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