CAPE MAY COUNTY OBITUARIES D-E-F
DAMM
Many people in Cape May county were saddened last week upon receiving
notice of the death of Mrs. Isabelle Damm, of Harrisburg. She was a native
of Eldora, where she held her church membership and contributed largely
to the church. She belongs to an old family of Wilsons, two brothers
surviving her: Dr. Stacy Wilson of Bridgeton and Joseph H. Wilson of
Cape May City. She had a large family of relatives throughout Cape May
county and Philadelphia. Early in life she united with the church and was
always a devoted and faithful Christian. Accompanied by her niece, Miss
Wilson, of Bridgeton, she spent a part of the summer on the Pacific coast
while attending the Panama exposition. Her death (in Harrisburg) came
very suddenly; she being stricken on Saturday and dying on Tuesday. The
body was brought to Eldora and buried Friday, where a large gathering of
relatives and friends came to pay their last tribute of respect to one
who was loved by all. Her nephews acted as pallbearers.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 22, 1915)
DAVIS
Jean Belle, the 12 year old daughter of Dr. W. A. Davis, who resides at the corner of Central avenue
and First street, died this morning from the effects of a cold while recovering from a mild attack of
scarlet fever. She bore her sufferings heroically; but while nothing that medical science and love
would suggest was left undone, the inevitable could not be stayed, and death came to the relief of the
little sufferer. "Jean," as she was familiarly called, was a great favorite among her youthful friends,
as she was possessed of a sunny disposition which she seemed to impart to those with whom she came in
contact. The bereaved family have the sympathies of the community in their sad affliction.
(Ocean City Sentinel, August 17, 1893)
DAVIS
Henry Davis, 84 years, died at his home at Seaville on Wednesday and was buried
on Saturday afternoon, with services in the M.E. church, Rev. William
Blackman officiating. For a number of years he had been quite feeble, and
was care for by his faithful wife, whose devotion made his last years
happy and comfortable. Deceased was a trustee of the M.E. church and an
earnest Christian.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Sept. 10, 1915)
DEVERS
Mrs. James Devers a resident of South Seaville, died on Sunday morning from a cancerous affliction.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1894)
DICKINSON
Capt. George Dickinson, of the yacht Lillian, died suddenly Thursday
night at his home in Cold Spring, of apoplexy, aged 70 years. Capt.
Dickinson was well known among our summer population as a most
skillful and popular yachtsman.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1896)
DOUGLASS
Mrs. Howard Douglass, who died on Monday, Sept. 6, was formerly Miss
Margaret Bingham, of Heislerville, N.J. She was born in 1855, her
father being Peter Bingham. She was married to Howard Douglass in
1891, at Rio Grande, by Rev. J. N. Craven. She is survived by her
husband and her sisters, Mrs. Lizzie (Linnie?) Compton, Mrs. Emma
Springer of Eldora, Miss Ella Bingham and brothers, John and Walter
Bingham, of Heislerville.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Sept. 17, 1915)
ECKSTROM
The body of Peter Eckstrom, a surfman of Cold Spring Life Saving Station was found Monday morning on the
west end of Two Mile Beach, only 100 yards from the place where he was drowned last Wednesday morning.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1894)
EDMUNDS
The body of Cape May lawyer Herbert W. Edmunds, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances on Dec. 23, was
found by searchers on a small bushy island near Cape May Point. He had been in feeble health, and a day before
his disappearance had received a parcel from Philadelphia containing morphine. He was found by Lafayette and
Clarence Gallagher in a sleeping position, arms crossed and hat pulled down over his face. An empty druggist's
box was found by the body. Mr. Edmunds leaves a wife and two children. The funeral
took place Thursday last at the M.E. church at Cape May, of which the deceased was a
member. The remains were interred in the Cold Spring cemetery.
(Ocean City Sentinel, January 4, 1894)
EDMUNDS
Mrs. Mary Edmunds, relic of Enoch Edmunds, died July 23, 1883, aged seventy-nine years, two months, and eight
days. Mrs. Edmunds was born in Green Creek, Cape May County and lived here all her life. At an early age she
united with the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, and ever maintained a consistent christian life. An invalid for many years, she
spent her time in quiet seclusion from the world, ministering to
others of her substance and doing good as she had opportunity.
Though having no children, she cared for the children of others.
Enduring patiently to the end, she departed in peace and has gone
to her rest � the reward of the righteous. (undated Cape May Gazette clipping)
ELDREDGE
Emma J. Eldredge, mother of Dr. Clarence E. Eldredge of Philadelphia, and
Judge Henry H. Eldredge, of Cape May, died March 25. Relatives and
friends invited to her funeral on Tuesday, March 28, at the residence of Judge Eldredge, West
Cape May, at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Cold Spring Cemetery.
(Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger, March 27, 1922)
ELDREDGE
The funeral of Enoch Eldredge was held Wednesday at Cold Spring. He
died on Sunday in Philadelphia age 68.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 15, 1915)
ELDREDGE
Captain William Eldredge, a life-long resident of Cold Spring,
departed this life on Tuesday, June 29, 1886, at the age of eighty-two
years, and two months, having been born on April 30, 1804.
For about three years Captain Eldredge had suffered from cancer
in the face, bearing his affliction with the greatest fortitude and
patience. Since his twenty-first year he had been a consistent
member of the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, and in time of
need he found the promises of the Gospel safe and sure.
The deceased was born within a few hundred yards of his late
residence. In September, 1828, he married a Miss Ireland, at
Somers Point, they living together fifty-seven years and nine months.
She survives him, and is quite active for one of her years, being
seventy-six years old yesterday, 8th inst.
The funeral took place on Friday, July 2, attended by all the members of his immediate family, except one son, Wm. A. Eldredge, who
is station agent at Memphis, Tenn., on the Louisville, Texas and
New Orleans Railroad. Rev. Mr. Landis preached an excellent
funeral discourse in the old church on the occasion.
Thus after a remarkably long and active life, upright and honorable, passed away the spirit of one sure of eternal rest and reward.
They had nine children. (Cape May Ocean Wave, July 9, 1886)
EVERINGHAM
George W. Everingham, a former resident of this city for many years, died
suddenly at his home in Audubon Saturday morning, and was buried at Cold
Spring Cemetery yesterday morning. He was a member of the local lodges
of the Junior Mechanics, P.O.S. of A., and P.O. of A., members of which
organizations acted as pall bearers. Mr. Everingham, who was 68 years old,
was unwell Friday night and he started for the home of his physician early
Saturday morning. Just as he reached the doctor's door he fell dead. Mr.
Everingham was a native of New Jersey and a carpenter by trade. He had a
large circle of friends here who were shocked to learn of his sudden death.
Besides his widow, there are three children--Mrs. S. B. Conver and Thomas
W. Everingham, of this city, and Mrs. Herbert A. Buzzard, of Audubon.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Oct. 21, 1915)
FASSITT
Edward F. Fassitt, a resident of this city for more than two years, died
at his home on Fifth street, near Atlantic avenue, Tuesday evening, aged
66 yeas. He leaves a widow. Arrangements for the funeral had not been
announced up to noon yesterday. Prior to coming to this city from Glenside,
Mr. Fassitt had not been in good health, but he seemed to improve here.
He was seriously ill only a week. Mr. Fassitt graduated form Lehigh
University as a civil engineer. He had lived a retired life many years.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. He was a
most estimable gentleman and his many admirable qualities endeared him to
his friends.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Oct. 21, 1915)
FAULKNER
Cape May City: Mrs. Anne Faulkner, who died at this place several days ago, at the age
of 85 years, was a descendant of an old Irish family, and was thoroughly conversant with
the Gaelic language and its literature.
(Ocean City Sentinel, March 22, 1894)
FOSTER
Beesley's Point: Constant Foster, an aged resident of this place, died Monday morning after a
lingering illness, of several months. The funeral took place at Trinity M.E. church Wednesday
morning. The deceased was a highly respected citizen.
(Ocean City Sentinel, August 16, 1894)
FOSTER
Green Creek: On Wednesday of last week while Levy N. Foster, Sr., 71 years
old, was busy in the yard, he was stricken with paralysis and never regained
consciousness. He died on Friday morning. He leaves a widow and three
daughters: Mrs. Laura Logan, Mrs. Isaac Linderman and Mrs. Frank Fisher; also three
grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon in the M.E. church,
of which the deceased had been a member for several years. Rev. W. A. Ellis
officiated. Thompson Foster and wife, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Josephine
Lowe and daughter, of Wilmington, attended the funeral.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, July 2, 1915)
FOSTER
Mrs. Mary Foster, 82 years, widow of the late Samuel Foster of Heislerville,
died at the home of her son, Isaac Foster, on Friday morning, after an
illness of several years. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon, with
burial at Heislerville.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 22, 1915)
FOSTER
Beesley's Point: Constant Foster, an aged resident of this place, died Monday morning after a
lingering illness, of several months. The funeral took place at Trinity M.E. church Wednesday
morning. The deceased was a highly respected citizen.
(Ocean City Sentinel, August 16, 1894)
FOWLER
East Creek and Eldora: David Fowler, an aged resident, was buried on Monday.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Feb. 14, 1895)
FULLER
Mrs. Mary T. Fuller, wife of George Fuller, died at the residence of her husband, Central ave. near Eighth street,
Tuesday evening, from typhoid pneumonia. Deceased was born in Ireland about the year 1850, and was
consequently in her 45th year. About a year ago she married Mr. Fuller, who was her second husband. Mrs. Fuller
was stricken with the dread disease some time ago, and heroically fought against its inroads, but it had fastened
itself too firmly upon her already weak constitution and she soon succumbeD. It is believe the body will be
taken to Philadelphia for burial.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1895)
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