Wilbraham, Mr. – Died 1900

WILBRAHAM

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/23/2020 at 15:43:08

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer March 2, 1900, FP, C4

The only brother of Wm. Wilbraham was killed by the cars at Orville, Ohio, while switching. He was a railroad conductor and is supposed to have fallen under the wheels. The funeral was held at his late home at Toledo, the interment taking place at Laporte, Ind. A widow and four daughters mourn his untimely end. Mr. Wilbraham attended the last sad rites.

Source: Decorah Republican Mar. 8, 1900 P 3 C 4

The Rebublican says Wm. Wilbraham, the well known Cresco attorney, was called to Ohio last Thursday, the 21st, to attend the funeral of an only brother, who met with a tragic death. He was a Railroad conductor, and it is supposed that he missed his hold in attempting to swing onto a car and was thrown under the wheels and instantly killed.