J. W. Green, one of the most prominent old residents of Fulton county, died at his home in this city at 1:30 o’clock Thursday of last week, aged 82 years, 9 months, and 19 days. He had been seriously ill but about 24 hours. Although he had been in failing health for the past few weeks, he had been at his desk at the bank daily up until the day before his death.
In the early part of his business life, Mr. Green was engaged in harness making and then for many years was engaged in the general merchandise business with his father-in-law, S. P. Cummings.
He was prominent in banking circles, having been cashier of the Peoples State bank since its founding in 1890, excepting the past four years during which time he has constantly assisted those in charge, but has not held any office on account of advancing years.
He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge, having been a member for 56 years.
John William Green was born in Middletown, New York, August 8, 1837. On May 17, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Cummings in Lewistown. To this union six children were born, five of whom survive, together with the aged wife. They are: Mrs. B. F. Price, of Omaha, Nebr., George C. of Astoria, Mrs. C. A. Alexander of Cresco, Iowa, Mrs. C. B. Hagans of Geneva, Ill., and Miss Helen at home, also two sisters, Mrs. Henry Berry and Mrs. Minnie Wilson.
The children were all present at the funeral except Mrs. Alexander who could not be here on account of illness.
Mr. Green was a true father and husband, diligent in business and a citizen that will be missed in this community in which he lived and labored for so many years.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, at the home conducted by Rev. L. A. Crown, pastor of the Christian church. Interment in the Astoria cemetery.
The business houses were closed during the funeral hour and the business men attended the services in a body.