George J. Loevenguth, one of Camden's oldest residents, aged 90 years, passed away Saturday
morning at 10:15 at the home of his son, Earle, 17 Oswego street. He had been in poor health
for the past year and during the past seven weeks had been confined to his bed.
Mr. Loevenguth was born in Whitesboro, N.Y., September 14, 1838 and when but one year old his
parents moved from that place and were among the pioneer settlers of Hillsboro, N.Y. Upon
arriving at that place his father cleared the land of forest and constructed a log house in
which the family lived for several years.
On October 18, 1866 he married Susan R. Pilkington who passed away February 12, 1909. For fifty
years after their marriage they lived on the farm now occupied by Joseph Dupont. Fourteen years
ago he retired from farm life because of the infirmities incident to old age and since that time
he has made his home with his youngest son, Earle, in this village.
Mr. Loevenguth was an industrious man ever devoted to his family and will always be remembered
by his friends and acquaintances for his genial disposition. In his passing is mourned the loss
of a loving father, a kind friend and a good neighbor.
He leaves four children, three sons and one daughter: Herbert H. of Mariposa, California; Jay
E., of Sherman, N.Y., Earle B., of Camden, N.Y. and Agusta M. of Freeport, L.I. Also four
grandchildren, George of Mariposa, Calif., Helen of Sherman, N.Y. anf Mary and Billy of Camden,
N.Y.
Funeral services wher held from his late home at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. F.E. Miller,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Theodore F. Mellon sang two solos, "Abide
With Me" and "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown." The floral tributes were many and
beautiful. The bearers were John Conniff, Charles Widtman, Joseph F. Dupont, Charles
Loevenguth, Fred H. Swanson and Bernard Sullivan. Interment was made in the family plot in
Forest Park Cemetery.
Relatives from out of town attending the services were Principal Jay E. Lovenguth of Sherman;
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Wilcox of Syracuse.
LOEVENGUTH - In Camden, N.Y., September 1, 1928, George J. Loevenguth, aged nearly 90 years.
Note: The obituary states that George's wife Susan Pilkington passed away Feb. 12, 1909 but this
is an error she died Feb. 12 1919 not 1909.
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