Published on the front page of the Buffalo Evening News on Thursday July 28, 1892:
"LOCKPORT. July 28 - Aaron Eager, probably the oldest boat captain on the Erie Canal, dropped dead yesterday afternoon, aged 69 years. Heart disease was the cause. Capt. Eager commenced as driver at 8 years or age, and has always followed the canal business".
Published on the front page of the Buffalo Evening News on Thursday July 28, 1892:
"LOCKPORT. July 28 - Aaron Eager, probably the oldest boat captain on the Erie Canal, dropped dead yesterday afternoon, aged 69 years. Heart disease was the cause. Capt. Eager commenced as driver at 8 years or age, and has always followed the canal business".
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