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Capt Sirrine Dead Big civic leader of Americus and Sanford
Captain William Sirrine, organizer of the Wide Awake Fire Company and longtime mayor, died December 19 1890 in Sanford Florida at 65. A Danbury Connecticut native, he built carriage works in Americus, served as justice of the peace, mayor, and fire department founder, and was mourned by family and community for his charity and leadership. His funeral drew wide attendance as neighbors paid tribute to a beloved, fearless man who aided the afflicted and promoted improvement.
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Wm. Sirrine
Americus
Sanford
Fla
Shrive
Sanford Flag Journal
Wm. Sirring
Wao. Sirrine
Danbury
Southland
Macon
Augusta Glass
God's Acre
Sirrine
Masonic Female College
Florida
Golden Lake
Justice of the Peace
Hice
Masonic Order
Capt
Jett
Uil
Ida
Parramore
Jimmie Glass
George Sirrine
Jesus