The sad news of the passing of Mr. George A.
Olmstead came to the Villa Nova
community on Friday, February 29th, 1924.
Although Mr. Olmstead has been
in failing health for some time, yet he was confined to his bed only
five days.
The deceased was born in 1854
on the old Olmstead homestead at Boston, Townsend Township. About
forty years ago he cam to Villa Nova where he has resided continually
ever since.
Although there were several
members in his father's family, yet all have preceded him save one
brother, Hiram, who at present lives in Saskatchewan.
Mr. Olmstead was married
twice. His first wife was Rocheline Cunningham, who died in
1887. After some years he married Carrie Sensebaugh, who died
about five months ago.
The family consisted of seven
children of whom three are dead and four are living. The latter are:
H. F. Olmstead of Hagersville; Herbert Olmstead of Tonawanda, U.S.A.;
Mrs. Frank Thompson, Bancroft, Ont. and
Clara Lazelle of Villa Nova.
The service was held at the
home on Monday, March 3rd. ...
