This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hussong, Eldridge, Smith, Holly Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/5853 Message Board Post: Floyd L. Hussong 1939 Floyd HUSSONG, 63, of Short Tract, passed away suddenly at his home on the English Hill Road, Tuesday afternoon following and illness of but short duration. Floyd HUSSONG was born April 15, 1876, eldest of three sons of John and Ellen HUSSONG. His boyhood was spent in this community and on March 9th, 1898 he was united in marriage to Miss Effie ELDRIDGE. To this union three daughters were born; Mrs. Mildred SMITH of Rossburg, Mrs. Marjory (Fred) HOLLY of Hunt and Frieda HUSSONG of Fillmore; two brothers, Ervin of Short Tract and Frank of Dalton. He became a member of the Methodist Church at the age of fourteen. His life was spent in serving the community in which he lived. He served on the election board for several years, was supervisor of the Town of Granger for two years, and assessor for four years. He became a member of Maple Grove Lodge No. 761 in 1912 and was always an active member, acting as Master for three years. He was also a member of Granger Grange for twenty-six years serving this lodge as Master two years and insurance agent at the time of his death. Floyd will be greatly missed for he always had a smile and cheery word for everyone he met. He was widely known and had a large circle of friends. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church in Short Tract, Rev. PERO of Troupsburg and Rev. POLAND the officiating clergymen. Interment was made in the family lot in Short Tract. He leaves to mourn his loss, his aged mother, his wife and three daughters. Also three grandsons and two brothers. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]