Near Alfred, N. Y., March 4, 1916, Charles H. Crandall, aged 77 years, 10 months, and 8 days.
Mr. Crandall was the son of Rogers and Hannah McDougal Crandall and was born in Alfred, N. Y. With the exception of two years spent in the Federal Army during the Civil War his life was spent in Alfred and vicinity. He was mustered into the service of the United States, May 16, 1861, and served till the expiration of his term of enlistment, May 22, 1863. He was in many battles, among which were Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Since returning from the service of his country he has followed farming. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Chadwick of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Miss Mary A. Crandall, of Alfred, who kept his home and fitted her life into his needs.
Funeral services were conducted by, Pastor William L. Burdick, March 7, at the home of Mrs. James R. Crandall, in Alfred. N. Y. and burial took place in Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Wm. L. B.
