Person:Herman Baldwin (1)

(Medical):probably a heart attack

OBITUARY OF HERMAN B. BALDWIN The sun set to rise no more Saturday, June 25, for Herman B. Baldwin, who died suddenly while in seemingly perfect health as he was riding in an automobile with his son, Walter, on the way to an auction four miles east of Mannsville. Herman B. Baldwin was born November 22, 1857, son of Lorenzo and Hannah Bailey Baldwin on what is now known as the George Staplin farm within sight of his present home, where he has resided forty-five years with the exception of six years spent in Mannsville while his son Walter lived on the farm. He was married to Miss Ella Peck of Sandy Creek May 16, 1888 whom with the two sons and one daughter are left to mourn his loss; Walter and Earle Baldwin and Mrs. M. G. Wheeler all of Mannsville; also six grandchildren, Kathryn Ina, Kenneth Baldwin and Keitha Mae Wheeler and Dorothy Ellena, Howard Pryor and Herman Bruce Baldwin. His passing was a great shock to all as he had not complained of feeling ill and had always seemed in perfect health, never having had to consult a physician in all his sixty-nine years. He was a man of sterling qualitites, true to his convictions and friendships, while his ever-ready smile and heart greetings won him friends whereever he went. It can truly be said that none knew him but to love him. He was always ready to help where help was needed and everyone felt perfectly free to ask Herm for any favor as they were never refused. He was especially fond of children and always had time to stop for a little chat or to give them a ride. His grandchildren were his special pride and delight and they were never so happy as when they could be with "Gramp" as they always called him. His funeral was held at his late home Tuesday, June 28, the Rev George Wilson, pastor of Mannsville Federated Church and Rev. F. N. Churchill, pastor of Mannsville Methodist Episcopal Church, speaking words of cheer and comfort to a large gathering of relatives and friends. Interment was made in Maplewood cemetery overlooking the little village where he had spent many happy hours in gay chatter and repartee with his friends. He was borne to that last resting place by six old time friends and neigbors; Martin Newmire, Hugh Staplin, Walter Hughes, Bruce Carter, George Clark and Garry Bettinger, where he was laid to rest among a profussion of beautiful flowers, mute tributes from sorrowing relatives and friends. As the committal service was completed his little grandchildren filed past and dropped sprays of forget-me-nots into the grave as a last loving offering to him whom they mourn. O, why did you have to go, dear father, And leave us all behind With your smile always so merry, And your sayings always so kind. Why were you called so suddenly, With no warning that you must go, And leave us with hearts sad and lonely, For we wanted and needed you so. But we thank God in His infinite mercy For sparing you the cross of some, That you never knew pain and suffering That wihout these He called you home. And so while our hearts ache with sorrow. We know you are safe and at rest, So we'll bow in humble submission, To Him - whom we realize knows best.

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HERMAN B. BALDWIN The sudden death of Herman Baldwin, Saturday afternoon around 4 o'clock, was a shock to a large circle who knew him as neighbor and friend. With his son, Walter Baldwin, he went to an auction on the Henry Van Auken farm about four miles east of Mannsville. The road was a rough country road over which they were forced to pass and the car became stalled. In getting under way, Herman Baldwin got out and pushed the car along. Without any ado he got into the car again and rode along till in another bad place they were forced to pass another car, when he remarked to his son that he would have to be careful or he would be stalled again; and then suddenly without any premonition whatever collapsed. Walter Baldwin knew that his brother Earl was at the auction and since driving the car and sustaining the form of his father over the rough country road, was almost impossible, he drove to the auction and called for the brother when they made their way homeward calling on Dr. Severence at Mannsville. Mr Baldwin was the son of Lorenzo and Hannah Bailey Baldwin and was born on the farm now owned by George Staplin, Nov 22 1857. For over a third of a century, the family has lived west of Brewster Settlement on a sightly spot. Thirty-nine years ago he married Miss Ella Peck of Sandy Creek, who survives, together with two sons and one daughter, Walter Baldwin, Earle Baldwin and Theodate, wife of Moreau Wheeler and six grandchildren, all of Mannsville. Funeral services were largely attended at the home Tuesday at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. George Wilson, pastor of Mannsville Federated church and the Rev. F. N. Churchill, pastor of Mannsville Methodist Episcopal church. Burial was in the family plot in Maplewood cemetery at Mannsville. Mr Baldwin was a well known and highly respected farmer and his sudden death brings to a close a life largely devoted to the home and its interests.

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More About HERMAN BLAKE BALDWIN: Burial: Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville, NY