Lucius H. Garthwaite, one of the old residents of Milton township, was born at Scott, Courtland County, N. Y., December 30, 1833, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer L. Barnes in Milton, Friday morning, January 26, 1923.
His parents were Henry and Mercy Crandall Garthwaite. To them were born eight children of whom three are living - Orson C., of Milton Junction, Mrs. Fairy Ashley of Milton Township and Mrs. D. J. Saunders of Garwin, Ia. Those of his brothers and sisters who are deceased are Oliver C., Lorenzo H., Esther (mother of C. M. Garthwaite) and Emogene.
In the spring of 1852 the family emigrated from New York state to Rock county and settled in Milton township. Lucius has since lived in the vicinity of this early settlement.
On December 13, 1856, he was married to Miss Hannah S. Jenkins of New Market, N. J. Seven children were born into this home, Henry Samuel, of Madison, William J., of Ft. Atkinson, Fred (deceased), Nettie A. (Mrs. Wm. Tanner), of Edgerton. Charlotte F. (deceased), Mrs. Clara Barnes of Milton and Mrs. Hettie Hurd, of Detroit.
Mr. Garthwaite has resided at Rock River, Milton Junction, and since June 12, 1905, with his daughter in Milton. His wife died April 26, 1904.
Although enfeebled by the infirmities of old age he did not take to his bed until one week before his death. He is survived by five children, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter in Milton, Pastor Henry N. Jordan officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at Milton Junction.
