Steward Hudson Trowbridge obituary

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Wednesday, December 27, 1899
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At the home of his son in Lyle township, Sunday forenoon, Dec. 24, 1899, of old age, Stewart Hudson Trowbridge, aged 82 years.

He was born in Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1817. he came with his parents to Racine county, Wis., in 1836 and was married there at Burlington, June 12, 1841, to Diana Lockwood. In 1863, they came to Lyle township in this county where they have since resided.

The wife died about eight years ago at her daughter's in Superior and is buried at Cedar City. Four children survive: Capt. Miles M. Trowbridge, of Portland, Oregon; H. Count Trowbridge, of Lyle; Milton M. Trowbridge, of Perham, Ottertail county; Mrs. Mary E., wife of N. S. Bowers, of Superior Wis. There are twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden, of Austin, were held yesterday afternoon at Cedar City schoolhouse, the house being crowded with sympathizing friends. Interment at Cedar City.