From Waterbury, Vermont Record Jan. 2, 1900, Pg. 5 OBITUARY WATERBURY CENTER, VERMONT The Grandmother of Rev. Mr. Sissons wife died Sunday night of bronchittis. Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Smalley were called to Granville, New York, last Friday to attend the funeral of their niece, Mrs. John Vinton, who died at her home in Granville, NY, on the first of the week. The funeral was attended by Rev. Mr. Sharp of Rochester, who spoke from the following words, found in Jer. 15-9. "And her Sun went down while it was yet day." The music was by a mixed quartette which sung three choice selections in a most impressive manner. A beautiful display of choice flowers were received from sympathizing friends from Boston, MA Montpelier, VT and Rochester, VT. Mrs. Vinton was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shepherd, who have lived in this place for several years until this fall when they purchased and moved to a place in Middlesex, VT. Mr. and Mrs. Vinton were married here June 14, 1899. Mrs. Vinton and her sister Miss Flora Shepherd, were successful teachers in this and adjoining towns, for several years. And had none but friends. And Mrs. Vinton's death has cast a gloom over the entire community. And all sympathize with the bereaved husband and family in their sore affliction. (This was my cousin, Clara L. (Shepherd) Vinton). Transcribed by M.K. [posted with permission, Jan Jordan]