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trCHARLES L COREYNTalA Well Known Veteran of the Civil War olisand Pioneer citizen or Torn passes pAway, March 18, 1908, fiCharles L. Corey, a well known veteranof the Civil war and pioneer citizen ofYork, passed to his eternal rew ard March d18, at 7 o'clock p. ra. from Brights dis- b ease. He was able to be at his office dMarch 4, for the last time, although hewas in bad health some time before hisdeathtThe funeral took place at York last■HIFriday, when the following truthful and beautifully worded obituary was read(inby the officiating minister.CHARLES L. COREY IWas born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, March 11, 1835. He married Lydia Har- ^ risou, of Morton’s Corners, Morrow countscfiIty, in 1857 and soon afterward moved to this community and has ever since lived here, becoming a companion to his contemporaries and a father to many a man here present He was converted in 1870 j at Mt. Pleasant church and has ever f since exemplified his religion more in j action than in words and pretentions. ,He was also a member of the Masonicorder, the Knights of Pythias, the Junior Order and the G. A R. These hecherished, as his nature was to love bisfeliowman. He died March 18, 1908, atYork, Ohio, aged 73 years and one week He leaves behind a widow and threelossand two brothers still survive him. Everyone for miles around knew Charley,only to love him and they will long cherish his memory. To the wife—a lovinghusband; to the children—a kind father;to the community—a beneficent friend;!to the country—a loyal supporter; to his God—a true worshipper. 8uch was Charley Corey.
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Richwood Gazette
Richwood, Ohio, US
Thu, Mar 26, 1908
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