Vitals: Thomas Caufield, 1913: Millsboro, Fayette Co

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The 1913 obituary for Thomas Cauffield reads as follows:

                    AGED RESIDENT OF MILLSBORO

Thomas Cauffield is Dead at the Age of 83 Years--Was Long A Farmer
Millsboro, April 1.
        In the death of Thomas Cauffield, which occurred this morning at 2:30
o'clock, Millsboro lost one of its oldest and best known citizens.  Mr
Cauffield was born near Brownsville 83 years ago and for the past 24 years
has resided in Millsboro.  He had enjoyed his usual health until two weeks
ago when he contracted a heavy cold which resulted in his death.
        Mr Cauffield had been engaged in farming and stockraising until 14 years
ago when he retired.  He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Mr Cauffield's wife died September 23, 1912.  Three children survive: Mrs
George C Virgin of Millsboro; Paul Cauffield; and Miss Carrie Cauffield at
home. Five grandchildren also survive.  Funeral services will be held
Wednesday.  Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev D A Cooper
of Clarksville. Interment will be in the Red Stone Cemetery.