OBITS: Curtiss, Heman Dewitt; Westdale, Oneida co., NY

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Rome Sentinel April 3, 1916
Westdale - After an illness of many months and much suffering, Heman Dewitt 
Curtiss, a lifelong resident here, passed away at his home on Saturday. he was 
born near Westdale Feb. 18, 1859, the son of Linus and Nancy Curtiss and had 
always remained on the homestead. he was married December 6, 1882 to Lizzie M. 
Woods of this town. Two children, Ralph W. and Mrs. Leland L. Smith, of this 
place, survive. He was a highly respected and influential man, a member of the 
Presbyterian Church and for many years elder and trustee, also he was for some 
time superintendent of the Sunday School. His place can not easily be filled. 
Camden Grange has lost a valued member. For three years he was master and for a 
similar period was chaplain. At the time of his death he was a member of the 
executive committee. 

Besides his children he leaves one sister, Mrs. George Seubert of Camden, and 
two brothers, Lyman W. of Westdale, and a twin brother Hiram E. of Camden. 
funeral service will be at one o’clock Tuesday conducted by Rev. L. R. Colson. 
Burial in the family plot in the Westdale Cemetery.