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Edgar B. Mason

Male 1859 - 1902  (43 years)


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  • Name Edgar B. Mason 
    Born 10 Apr 1859  New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 9 Dec 1902  Leonardsville, Madison County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Brookfield Courier, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1902
      Funeral of Edgar B. Mason Largely Attended

      Dec. 15 – The closing month of the present year is marked by the death
      of an esteemed friend and neighbor, Edgar B. Mason, whose quiet life among us
      has been that of an exemplary citizen. In the sorrow which his death has
      brought to this community every person who knew him shares, and the warm
      attachment which has been formed for him, dating back in many cases to the
      days of childhood, are amply proven by the many evidences of respect and
      sympathy expressed in word and action during his illness and since his death.
      Mr. Mason was first taken ill about five weeks ago with an attack which
      developed into a run of typhoid fever. At first it seemed the efforts to check
      the disease would succeed but they proved unavailing. The fever however was
      easily controlled and there was a general feeling of confidence that Mr. Mason
      would recover. Such would have been the case except for unforeseen
      complications. Early in his illness there were symptoms of a serious disorder
      of the kidneys, which seemingly yielded to medical treatment but came on
      again, when he suffered a relapse, and developed into acute Bright’s disease,
      which was the cause of his death. Mr. Mason had not from the first of h
      illness shared the confidence of his friends in his recovery, but seemed to
      have a presentiment that he would not survive. This feeling caused him to make
      calm and thoughtful preparations for the end, which came about one o’clock
      last Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at his late home at 2 p.m.
      Friday. It is seldom that so many persons have been drawn together as on this
      occasion when the entire community joined in paying this tribute of respect.
      In addition to his relatives, fellow citizens and former neighbors among whom
      his early life was spent in Plainfield, about forty members of Western Star
      Lodge F. and A.M. of Bridgewater, were present at the services. The casket was
      covered with a profusion of floral offerings including a beautiful design of
      roses and other flowers, the gift of his fellow workmen in the shops. Rev. Ira
      Lee Cottreel, the officiating clergyman, preached a feeling and appropriate
      discourse from the text “Though he slay me yet will I serve him”. Two favorite
      selections of Mr. Mason’s, “Abide with me” and “Lead kindly light,” were sung
      by Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Babcock. The Masonic fraternity took charge of the
      services at the grave in the village cemetery. Edgar B. Mason was bo
      Plainfield, Otsego county, April 10, 1859, and was the youngest son of Lewis
      and Desire Bass Mason. From early youth he assisted his father about the farm
      and attended the village school here where he laid the foundation of a good
      education, also attending the West Winfield academy for a time. Mr. Mason was
      married to Ettie M. Bassett, daughter of the late Morris Bassett, March 10,
      1881, and after living for a while in Plainfield they became residents here
      about fourteen years ago. He was a good citizen and strove in every way to be
      worthy of the name, and always worked for the best interests of village
      affairs. In 1882 he united with the S.D.B. church, and as a member of t
      board of trustees he won the appreciation of his associates by his faithful
      discharge of duty. In early life he was a member of the Good Templars. Home
      was to him in truth “the dearest spot on earth” and it was there, except for
      his deeper interest in church affairs, that he found his chief enjoymen
      being constant and true in caring for the welfare of those most dear to him.
      His family have the most sincere sympathy of the community. Mr. Mason was a
      Republican in politics, and was often a member of the election board. M
      Mason is survived by his wife, one son, Claude W. Mason, and a little
      daughter, Avis. His mother still lives in Plainfield and he leaves two
      sisters, Mrs. Ambrose Phillips of Edgerton, Wis., and Mrs. DeForrest Meeker of
      Plainfield. He also has a brother in Clearwater, Cal. Two sisters, Gertrude
      and Emmerette, died some time ago.
    Person ID I07556  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Father C. Lewis Mason,   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Desire E. Bass,   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Natural 
    Family ID F03305  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Esther M. Bassett,   b. 1863, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1926, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Married 10 Mar 1881  Plainfield, Otsego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Claude W. Mason,   d. Deceased  [Natural]
     2. Avis Mason,   d. Deceased  [Natural]
    Family ID F03304  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart