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    1. [VERMONT] John O.Williams, Fair Haven
    2. Source, Fair Haven Era--Thur. July 16, 1936. JOHN O.WILLIAMS DIES IN FAIR HAVEN. Funeral services were held at the Welsh Congregational church on North Main street, Tuesday afternoon, for John O. ("Caewern") Williams, a resident of this town for many years who died Saturday evening at his home on North Main street. Mr. Williams had been in failng health for many months, his death came suddenly from a heart attack. He was born in Caewern, Caernarvonshire, North Wales,September 15, 1864, and came to this country in 1905. Besides his wife, Margaret Ellen Williams, he is survived by a son, Lloyd George Williams. He was a member of Eureka lodge, F.& A. M., the True Ivorites and the Welsh Congregational church, where he served as deacon for many years. While in town he was employed as a slate maker in the quarries in this vicinity. The Rev. John D. Owen, pastor of the Welsh Congregational church, officiated at the services, during which his favorites hymns were sung by the congregation. Miss Dorothy Beach gave "Nearer My God To Thee," with Edith T. Jones accompanying at the piano. Interment was in Cedar Grove cemetery where the Masonic ritual service was conducted by members of Eureka lodge. The honorary bearer was William R. Hughes of the Fair Haven-Hydeville road; and the pall bearers were William H. Williams, R. Temple Jones, John L. Roberts, R. H. Williams, William T. Robert and Owen W. Roberts. Many acquaintances were present from Poultney and Granville, N.Y., where the deceased was well known. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

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