Utica NY Observer 1919 THE UTICA OBSERVER:WEDNESDAY, MAY 21. 1919. CLINTON C. H. COLEGROYE HAD MANY FRIENDS LIFELONG RESIDENT AND RESPECTED BY ALL. Death of Well-Known Citizen Is Loss to Community-Passed Away at Horns on Paris Hill Road Member of Prominent Family Clinton. May 31.-Charles H. Colegrove, a life-long resident 'of this village, passed away at his home on the Paris Hill road, three miles south of' Clinton, Tuesday afternoon', after six months of falling health. Mr colegrove had been confined to his bed, however, for less than three weeks. In his death this village loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens. Mr colegrove was born in the house where his death occurred July 28, 18** and all his long life was spent on that farm. known as the Colegrove homestead. He was a son of the late Charles H. and Asthenah Allyn Colegrove. who were.kno.vn and respected in Clinton three-quuarters of a century ago. His father was a native of 0tsego county and a direct descendant of Major colegrove who came to Edmeston from North Adams *** his mother was a native of Watertown, Conneticutt. He was educated in the rural schools of Clinton Dec 31, 1864(?). He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Jones of Earlville. The Bride's father, Rev. Mr Jones, pastor of the Baptist church, performing the ceremony. After his marirase and the death of his father, Mr. Colegrove. took up the Interests of the Colegrove homestead. and until a few years ago when he retired he was one of the most successful farmer in the community. A life-long member of the Clinton Baptist Church and alwavj active in the movements he served for years as Deacon and trustee and his counsel was often sought. Mr. Colegrove was a kind and jovial man and his friendship was deeply valued by his neighbors. He was ever ready to help in a time, of need and was a devoted husband and father. New Year's Eve 1914. Mr. and Mrs.Colegrove celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Homestead. Mr. Colegrove was present at 36 annual- reunions held by the Colegrove family in this section and at each he identified himself as spokesman and leader. In politics he was a consistent Democrat but never sought office. He was interested In matters of public nature and was an advocate for anything that brought betterment to the community. Mr. Colegrove. is survived by his widow and five children: four sons Rev. Charles H. Colegrove of Webster, NY; Dwight H. of Utica. Frank S. of Clinton and William of Utica. and one daughter, Mrs. Ida K. Clark of Passaic, NJ; also one brother, John colegrove of this village. Mr. Colegrove's only sister. Georgianna. died when she was 23(?) years of age and another brother, Fred W. of Seattle, Wash. died in this village four years ago. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o'clock.