Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--June 20, 1888. MT. HOLLY, Vt. June 15--The funeral of Beaman Bixby, 81, who died suddenly on Friday, was largely attended on Monday, Rev. David Bosworth officiating. Mr.Bixby was one of the oldest and most esteemed residents,he was born in Mt.Holly, Vt. on February 24, 1807, on May 8, 1831 he married Rhoana Flanders in Mt.Holly, who survives him. He had always lived here, being intimately connected with all the town's interests. He was a kind husband, father, brother, and friend, and an honest, and upright citizen. Among the large numbers of mourners ,three generations were represented. Additional information was supplied by family to Mr. Bixby's obituary.