CAPE MAY COUNTY OBITUARIES G-H-I
GANDY
Ocean View: The remains of the late Curtis Gandy, a former resident of this place, but recently
of Burleigh, were buried in the M.E. cemetery on Wednesday.
(Ocean City Sentinel, April 12, 1894)
GANDY
Thomas R. Gandy, of Seaville, died on Thursday last, age 70 years. The deceased was well known as an active Republican,
having at one time been a candidate for the Legislature. He was a faithful friend of the Calvary Baptist church, of
which he was a member. The funeral took place on Saturday and was attened by a large concourse of relatives and friends.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1895)
GARRETSON
One of the oldest citizens of Cape May County, Nelson Garretson, died
Thursday. He was born in this county in 1811, was marrried in 1835, and
is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters. In early life
he learned the trade of shoemaking in Philadelphia, and at one time
was considered one of the fastest workmen in the Quaker City. He had been
a member of the M.E. church for 42 years, and was one of the best known
men in this county 30 years ago. He was the brother in law of ex-Senator
J. F. Leaming, and grandfather of law judge Harry B. Douglass of this
county.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, January 28, 1897)
GARRETSON
This community was startled Wednesday of last week by the intelligence that
William R. Garretson, a member of the Ocean City Life Saving Crew and a
well known citizen of this town, had died suddenly at the Government house.
One the day of his death, deceased had visited the post office about noon
and secured the mail for his fellow members of the crew. Upon returning
to the station and delivering the mail he passed upstairs. Shortly after
a scream was heard, as if one was in mortal agony. Members of the crew
rushed upstairs, but when they reached the stricken man they found life
extinct. Dr. J. S. Waggoner arrived shortly after and pronounced it as
a case of heart failure, later confirmed by the coroner. The funeral took
place on Saturday and was largely attended by family and friends. Interment
was at Beesley's Point. Deceased had long been a member of the M.E. church.
The Ocean City Lodge, No. 66, K. of P., of which he was a member, was
present in a body and conducted the ritualistic service at the grave.
Mr. Garretson was born at Beesley's Point on July 18, 1851. He continued
to reside at the place of his birth until 1888, when he became a resident
of Ocean City. He is survived by a wife, son, mother and sisters, who have
the sympathy of the entire community.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1896)
GARRISON
Tuckahoe: Mrs. Hannah Garrison, who died on Friday, was buried on Monday
from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George Dukes. Interment was made
in Dennisville. Deceased was a consistant Christian, and had been a member
of the M.E. church for a number of years.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, April 27, 1893)
GASKILL
Tuckahoe: Mrs. Louisa Gaskill, 79 years, of Abacon, came here Thursday of
last week to visit her granddaughter, Mrs. Jeannette Walker, and on Friday
she was taken sick and failed rapidly, dying on Monday. The funeral took
place in Abacon on Wednesday.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Nov. 15, 1915)
GODFREY
Capt. Leaming Godfrey, who passed away at his home in Palermo Friday
August 27, aged 87 years, was buried Monday afternoon at Seaside
Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Revs. Vandright, Blackman and Eldridge.
Capt. Godfred was a life-long member of Star Lodge, F. and A. M. of
Tuckahoe, whose members attened the funeral in a body and conducted
beautiful and impressive ceremonies at the grave. Always at peace with the
world and with an unusual sense of justice toward his fellow man, Capt.
Godfrey lived a life that needed no reformation at death's door. He is
survived by five children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
For many years Capt. Godfrey was keeper of Peck's Beach life-saving station
at 36th street, but retired more than a decade since.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Sept. 2, 1915)
GODFREY
Mr. Richard C. Godfrey, 72 years, a well known resident of this community,
passed away Friday evening at his home here after a long illness. The
funeral services were held at the house Monday afternoon, Rev. William
Blackman officiating. Interment in Seaville Cemetery. Deceased leaves a
widow, two daughters and one son.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 15, 1915)
GOFF
Mrs. Lizzie Goff, 52 years, died at her home in Eldora on Wednesday, September
14, and the funeral was conducted by Rev. Howard N. Amer. The body rested
in a handsome mahogany casket, surrounded by flowers of rare beauty, which
expressed the esteem in which she was held. At peace with the world always,
Mrs. Goff lived a life that needed no reparation at death's door. She is
survived by her husband, one sister in Jersey City, and a brother at Eldora.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Sept. 24, 1915)
GOFF
Eldora: The funeral of Elbridge G. Goff took place here Wednesday last, and was largely attended.
Rev. S. H. Hann, of Tuckahoe, conducted the services.
(Ocean City Sentinel, November 15, 1894)
GRACE
South Dennis: Word was received here on Wednesday of the death of Mrs.
Elizabeth Grace (a former resident) at the home of her daughter in Philadelphia.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 29, 1915)
HALL
One of the oldest citzens of Cape May County, Benjamin Hall, died Thursday.
He was a native of Salem county, but had lived in Cape May Court House
for the past 60 years. He was a carpenter by trade, and an active member
of the Protestant Episcopal church. He lacked but 20 days of being 88
years old.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, January 28, 1897)
HALL
Benjamin F. Hall, 60 years, died at his home on Mechanic street at seven
o'clock on Tuesday morning, after six days' illness of apoplexy. He was
stricken while at the breakfast table on the morning of the 21, and never
regained consciousness. Deceased leaves a widow and two daughters, besides
three sisters, Mrs. Martha Godfrey, Mrs. James Cresse and Mrs. Richard
Godfrey. He was the son of Benjamin and Millicent Swain Hall, and was
born May 19, 1855, on the farm now occupied by Isaac Powell. In 1878
Mr. Hall entered the service of the United States as a surfman in the Stone
Harbor Life Saving Station, and so high was his standing in the service that
he was selected as a member of the special exhibition crew at the New Orleans
Exposition and again at the Atlana Exposition. For several years he had been
keeper of the Townsend Inlet Station, and was retired on April 1st on a
pension, after thirty seven years of faithfull attention to duty. He was a
member of Hereford Lodge, I.O.O.F., and a thoroughly honorable, upright,
citizen. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
pall bearers being members of the Coast Guard Service.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Nov. 1, 1915)
HAND
Green Creek: Mrs. Elizabeth Hand died on Saturday at this place aged 89 years. Mrs. Hand was the
mother of the late Captain Joseph Hand, of Camden; Captain Seth Hand, of Philadelphia; Captain Somers
Hand, of Atlantic City and H. W. Hand of Cape May. Mrs. Hand was a woman well known in Cape May City
and county, and her long life was one of usefulness and of devotion to her children.
(Ocean City Sentinel, October 5, 1893)
HAND
Joseph M. Hand, a wealthy resident of this place, died suddenly on Saturday of paralysis, age 58 (?) years.
Mr. Hand was known in South Jersey as the "Cranberry King," having been a most successful grower. He was
prominent in church circles, having been a pillar in the Green Creek Methodist Episcopal church for many
years.
(Ocean City Sentinel, April 19, 1894)
HAND
Mrs. Lois A. Hand, age 75 years, died at her home on Mechanic street,
near the depot of the W.J.R.R. Co., on Tuesday, June 8, after an illness
of several months. Mrs. Hand was a daughter of the late Enoch and Abigail
Hewitt, was born at Court House, and for fifty years had resided in the
house in which she died. Mrs. Hand is survived by her husband Edward P. Hand, a son,
Edward P. Hand, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Frank H. Peters and Mrs. Wm. Buxby.
Deceased was a woman of much more than average mentality. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at the Baptist cemetery.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, June 11, 1915)
HAND
Died, at Cape May Court House, Thursday, September 20, 1883, Mrs. Jacob
Hand, aged 74 years.
(Ocean City Gazette, Thursday, Sept. 22, 1883)
HEADLEY
Raymond E., infant son of Lewis Headley and wife, of this city, died
Friday. Funeral services were held at the home of Undertaker Lake
Monday morning, conducted by the Rev. F. B. Cannon, rector of the Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church.
(Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, Thursday, Sept. 2, 1915)
HESS
Tuckahoe: We are sorry to record the death of William Hess, of Middleton.
The funeral took place Tuesday, when interment was made at Head of River.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, Aug. 15, 1895)
HEWITT
Cape May Court House: The remains of Mrs. Sarah L. Hewitt were brought
here from Cape May City for interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Deceased was
80 years of age.
(Ocean City Sentinel, Thursday, March 21, 1895)
HILDRETH
Ephraim Hildreth, 79 years old, died suddenly at his home at Rio Grande
on Monday night, about 10:30 o'clock. The funeral will take place this
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Hildreth was in usual health on
Monay. He is survived by one son and one daughter.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Oct. 15, 1915)
HOFFNAN
Dennisville: After eight months sickness with consumption, David Hoffman
passed away last week. Funeral took place on Wednesday; interment at
South Dennis.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Nov. 19, 1915)
HOFFNAN
Cold Spring: George Hoffman, aged 28, son of the late Captain William Hoffman, and brother
in law of Sheriff Hand, was killed by lightning Thursday night.
(Ocean City Sentinel, May 24, 1894)
HUGHES
Died January 6, 1876, at Unionville, Center county, Pa., at the
residence of her son, Rev. J. V. R. Hughes, Mrs. Eliza E. Hughes,
aged seventy-nine years and twenty-two days. She was the widow
of the late James R. Hughes, for many years a Ruling Elder in the
Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, Cape May county, N. J. Mr.
and Mrs. Hughes were both descendants of the early settlers of the
Lower township, of Cape May. They had a family of children
which they endeavored to bring up in the admonition of the Lord,
and their labors were not in vain. Three sons are now ministers
in the Presbyterian Church; one son a Ruling Elder in the Cold
Spring Church; three daughters are married to Presbyterian
clergymen, one is the wife of Rev. John Roberts, missionary in
China. It is but seldom such a record is made of any one family.
Mrs. Hughes was over sixty years a member of the church. She
had her trials but they were sanctified to her. She was ever
hopeful and cheerful, and when the Master called her to be with
Him, she was ready and waiting for Him. To her son, who had
just returned from a funeral, she said: "Would it be wrong to pray
that I might be the next to go?" And she was the next in his
congregation. She took her breakfast with the family the day
previous to that of her death ; and on the sixth inst, while lying in
her bed, feeling no pain, she fell asleep in Jesus. It was her
request, made some time before her death, that her remains should
be taken to Cold Spring, and buried in the old graveyard where lie
the remains of so many of her kindred and friends, and that her
funeral sermon should be preached in the Cold Spring Church -
which was accordingly done on January 9. The funeral sermon
was preached by her old pastor. Rev. Moses Williamson, "Blessed
are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; yea, saith the
Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do
follow them." (Cape May Ocean Wave, Jan. 22, 1876)
HUGHES
Experience Somers Hughes, the wife of Joseph E. Hughes, was
born at Somers Point, Atlantic County, N. J., October 23, 1824,
and died suddenly of apoplexy and heart disease, at Cape May City,
on Thursday night, January 28, 1886, aged sixty-one years, three
months and five days. When about sixteen years of age she was sent to the Cold
Spring Academy, this county, then under the care of Rev. Moses
Williamson, who was also pastor of the Presbyterian Church of that
place. Here she remained for two years. In her seventeenth year
she made, a profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and
united with the Presbyterian Church at Cold Spring. In her
eighteenth year she was married to Mr. Hughes, and during a long
married life of forty-four years, she was a true and faithful wife and
mother, as well as a consistent Christian. The beauty of her youth
was impressed upon her countenance even in death. Although
suddenly called to leave, she was not unprepared for the summons.
For her to depart and to be with Christ is far better. Her worthy
and stricken husband, and her beloved children and friends mourn
as those who have hope. May we each be ready also when the
Master calleth for us - whether it be at midnight, at cock-crowing
or in the morning - that we may enter with him into the joy of our
Lord." D. L. H. (Cape May Gazette, Feb. 4, 1886)
HUGHES
Word has just been received here that Floyd Hughes, star catcher on last
season's Cape May High School team, died at Pennsgrove, N.J., of pneumonia.
Hughes had a bright future as a baseball player, as he was big and rangy,
and had an excellent arm. He recently married Miss Lulu Hughes, the
telephone operator at the police headquarters in this city.
(Philadelphia Evening Ledger, Feb. 29, 1916)
HUGHES
Cape May City: Jeremiah T. Hughes, an aged and highy esteemed resident of this place, died on Friday
evening, aged 89 years. He had been a faithful and consistent member of the First M.E. church for
fifty years.
(Ocean City Sentinel, November 2, 1893)
HUTCHESON
Mrs. Isetta Hutcheson, wife of Charles Hutcheson, died on Saturday morning
after a lingering illness, aged 34 years. The funeral took place on
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Lynch, pastor of the M.E. church.
The remains were interred in the Baptist cemetery, where their only daughter
was buried but a few months since. The bereaved husband has the sincere
sympathy of the entire community in this sad coincidence.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, Nov. 26, 1915)
Mrs. Priscilla Leaming Hughes, 95 years old, died Tuesday at the home of
her son, L. Ellsworth Hughes, Cold Spring. Mrs. Hughes was known as a
bible student and for her philanthropy. She was a daughter of Aaron and
Hannah Leaming, who ancestors settled in New Jersey long before the
Revolution. Mrs. Hughes was the widow of Daniel B. Hughes. She is survived
by four children besides her son: Mrs. Edwin J. Cummings, of Philadelphia;
Mrs. Samuel Townsend, Mrs. Silas Matthews and Mrs. John C. Bate, all of
Cape May county. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Cold Spring.
(Cape May County Gazette, Friday, July 2, 1915)
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