February 1893
Transcribed by Linda Masters
Riley Cole, son of Mr. And Mrs. Cole, died Sunday
(February 5, 1893) morning at his residence in Bennett precinct and was buried
Monday in the Grafton Cemetery, Reverend Fluke of Sutton preaching the sermon
at the house.
Deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of Bennett
precinct, coming here with his parents in 1871 and a year later settling on a
homestead where he had resided up to the time of his death. A few years later he married, and he leaves
a wife and eight children to sorrow over his untimely demise. He was a devoted to his family and home,
respected by all his neighbors. He was
sick but about one week and his death was un-looked for. The sympathy of all the people is with the
sorrowing wife and children and parents.
Riley Vaughn Cole was the son of Fones Lewis Cole and Lucy
Jane (Brown) Cole. Riley was born
August 1, 1850 in Broadalbin, New York.
His grandparents were Jeremiah Cole and Hannah Lighthall-Cole as well as
John Brown and Sally A. (Brown)Waite of Montgomery/Fulton County NY.
Riley’s wife was Cornelia Oryall-Cole and his children were
Carrie Ella, Fones E., Dora Lucy(twin), DeLora Marie (twin), Frank Riley, Forrest Joseph, Latie Blanche
and Grace Stella (2wks old).