- DIES AT HOME AT AGE OF 79
Services For Mrs. Mary Vandegrift To Be Saturday Mrs. Mary L. Vandegrift, 79, whose husband, the late William H. Vandegrift, was the first agent for the old Wisconsin Central railroad in Manitowoc 40 years ago, died Thrusday night at the home, 622 North Sixth street. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m., from the Vogelsand funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Vandegrft, whose maiden name was Mary L. Bailey, was born at Connorsville, Indiana, and was married there to William H. Vandegrift. Came Here in 1898 Mr. Vandegrift, named as first agent for the Wisconsin Central when the railroad completed the line into the city from Neenah 30 years ago, located in this city about 1898. He continued as agent for the company for many years until retiring from active railroad work. Mr. Vandegrift died 18 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Nelson, city; two sons, William B., city, and John S., Milwaukee; a sister, Miss Emma Bailey, who made her home with Mrs. Vandegrift; and nine grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 30, 1937 P.10
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