This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cathabes1 Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4804/mb.ashx Message Board Post: February 4, 1905 The Washington Bee Where the "Good Die Old" According to the records of the town clerk's office at Castleton, Vt., there were during the year 1904 12 marriages recorded, 39 births, and 38 deaths. The town has a population of 2,089. Of the deaths, the average age of nine was 85 years and 8 months. The town has been frequently referred to as a place where the "old die good and the good die old." Patrick Dunn, the oldest one who died, was over 90 years. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.