JOHN RAWSON. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
John Rawson, a highly respected resident of Granville died at his home on Potter Avenue Friday morning, after a brief illness of pneumonia.He was born in Carnarvon, North Wales, sixty-five years ago, coming to this country when sixteen, and he has resided in this village for many years.
March 18th, 1888, he was married to Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Roberts of Middle Granville, who survives with two children, David of Ilion, and Winnie, wife of Wesley Edwards of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, both of whom were with him during his sickness.
Mr. Rawson was an upright citizens in all ways. At one time he served as trustee of the village. Most of his life was spent in the quarry, and for some years he has been a shipping clerk for Norton Brothers. He was an Ivorite and Forester.
The funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon and largely attended, many relatives and friends coming from away. The service was conducted by Rev. W. O. Williams of Granville. There were many handsome floral tributes. Burial was in Mettowee Valley Cemetery, the bearers being Sumner and Hugh Williams, Vincent Price, David Roberts, John Evans and David Griffith.