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Wellsville Daily Reporter
Death of Mrs. C. L. Farnum
Mrs. Carleton L. Farnum died at the home of her husband on State Street at an early hour this morning.
Four years ago Mrs. Farnum had the first shock of paralysis. Since then she has had several slight shocks. On Tuesday the last one came and it was quite severe, and she has been gradually sinking.
Deceased was 71 years of age, was married to Mr. Farnum in 1839 and came to Wellsville in 1847.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence, corner West Main and State Streets, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. E. P. Hubbell will officiate.
Wellsville Daily Reporter
Sarah Gaylord Farnum
Mrs. Carleton L. Farnum, who died on Saturday morning, July 23rd, from the effects of paralytic strokes, was laid to rest on Monday afternoon in the family plot at the Farnum Cemetery. Rev. E. P. Hubbell officiated and spoke beautiful words of condolence and cheer to the family and friends assembled.
Sarah Gaylord Farnum was born at Plymouth, Pa., March 10, 1871. She was married to Carlton L. Farnum January 31, 1839. The couple came to Wellsville in 1848, then a village of scarce 200 inhabitants. They have since resided in Wellsville, except from April, 1862, to October, 1870, during which time they lived upon a farm in Michigan.
Deceased was one of a family of seven children, three only remain, a brother in Michigan and two sisters in Hartford, Conn.
Five children are left, Edward, a resident of Michigan, Charles, Clarence, A., G. Eugene, and Mrs. C. D. Macken, all of this city.
Carleton L. Farnum, the sorrowing husband was 81 years of age on July 18th, and with his brother, Hon. E. J. Farnum, are the survivors of a family of eleven children.