The Times Record, Troy, N. Y. Thurs. 12 Aug 1948 page 10
Funeral services for Andrew L. Draper, 84, former Republican state committeeman and Troy manufacturer, who died in his sleep Tuesday night [10 Aug] at his home in Burnt Hills, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Troy.
Burial of the once prominent Trojan and church worker will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Draper was associated for many years with his father in the W. H. Draper & Sons Cordage Co. in Troy until the company moved to Rocky Mount, N. C., about twenty years ago.
Mr. Draper lived alone on West Street in Burn Hills and was found dead by a neighbor, Alvah Young, who notified the police and the coroner, Dr. Frederick G. Eaton of Saratoga, who issued a decision of death due to natural causes.
His only political post was that of a committeeman “15 or 18 years ago,” his friends in the city recalled. At that time he was considered the “leader’ of the Fifteenth Ward.
After his severance from the family firm, Mr. Draper purchased and operated a dairy farm in Burnt Hills until he sold it several years ago.
Born in Troy Dec. 23, 1865 he was the son of William H. and Magdalen Draper. He was an elder and had been the superintendent of the Sunday School of Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years.
Mr. Draper’s wife, Ruth Thompson, died several years ago. The survivors are a brother, Edward E. Draper, Rocky Mount, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. [Bessie] George Ruffin of Washington,D.C., three nephews and a niece.
***transcribed by Bill Preston***
Funeral services for Andrew L. Draper, 84, former Republican state committeeman and Troy manufacturer, who died in his sleep Tuesday night [10 Aug] at his home in Burnt Hills, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Troy.
Burial of the once prominent Trojan and church worker will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Draper was associated for many years with his father in the W. H. Draper & Sons Cordage Co. in Troy until the company moved to Rocky Mount, N. C., about twenty years ago.
Mr. Draper lived alone on West Street in Burn Hills and was found dead by a neighbor, Alvah Young, who notified the police and the coroner, Dr. Frederick G. Eaton of Saratoga, who issued a decision of death due to natural causes.
His only political post was that of a committeeman “15 or 18 years ago,” his friends in the city recalled. At that time he was considered the “leader’ of the Fifteenth Ward.
After his severance from the family firm, Mr. Draper purchased and operated a dairy farm in Burnt Hills until he sold it several years ago.
Born in Troy Dec. 23, 1865 he was the son of William H. and Magdalen Draper. He was an elder and had been the superintendent of the Sunday School of Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years.
Mr. Draper’s wife, Ruth Thompson, died several years ago. The survivors are a brother, Edward E. Draper, Rocky Mount, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. [Bessie] George Ruffin of Washington,D.C., three nephews and a niece.
***transcribed by Bill Preston***
The Times Record, Troy, N. Y. Thurs. 12 Aug 1948 page 10
Funeral services for Andrew L. Draper, 84, former Republican state committeeman and Troy manufacturer, who died in his sleep Tuesday night [10 Aug] at his home in Burnt Hills, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Troy.
Burial of the once prominent Trojan and church worker will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Draper was associated for many years with his father in the W. H. Draper & Sons Cordage Co. in Troy until the company moved to Rocky Mount, N. C., about twenty years ago.
Mr. Draper lived alone on West Street in Burn Hills and was found dead by a neighbor, Alvah Young, who notified the police and the coroner, Dr. Frederick G. Eaton of Saratoga, who issued a decision of death due to natural causes.
His only political post was that of a committeeman “15 or 18 years ago,” his friends in the city recalled. At that time he was considered the “leader’ of the Fifteenth Ward.
After his severance from the family firm, Mr. Draper purchased and operated a dairy farm in Burnt Hills until he sold it several years ago.
Born in Troy Dec. 23, 1865 he was the son of William H. and Magdalen Draper. He was an elder and had been the superintendent of the Sunday School of Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years.
Mr. Draper’s wife, Ruth Thompson, died several years ago. The survivors are a brother, Edward E. Draper, Rocky Mount, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. [Bessie] George Ruffin of Washington,D.C., three nephews and a niece.
***transcribed by Bill Preston***
Funeral services for Andrew L. Draper, 84, former Republican state committeeman and Troy manufacturer, who died in his sleep Tuesday night [10 Aug] at his home in Burnt Hills, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Troy.
Burial of the once prominent Trojan and church worker will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Draper was associated for many years with his father in the W. H. Draper & Sons Cordage Co. in Troy until the company moved to Rocky Mount, N. C., about twenty years ago.
Mr. Draper lived alone on West Street in Burn Hills and was found dead by a neighbor, Alvah Young, who notified the police and the coroner, Dr. Frederick G. Eaton of Saratoga, who issued a decision of death due to natural causes.
His only political post was that of a committeeman “15 or 18 years ago,” his friends in the city recalled. At that time he was considered the “leader’ of the Fifteenth Ward.
After his severance from the family firm, Mr. Draper purchased and operated a dairy farm in Burnt Hills until he sold it several years ago.
Born in Troy Dec. 23, 1865 he was the son of William H. and Magdalen Draper. He was an elder and had been the superintendent of the Sunday School of Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years.
Mr. Draper’s wife, Ruth Thompson, died several years ago. The survivors are a brother, Edward E. Draper, Rocky Mount, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. [Bessie] George Ruffin of Washington,D.C., three nephews and a niece.
***transcribed by Bill Preston***
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