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JAMES HERN

[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 December 1931]

Niagara Falls, Dec. 9-One of the best known residents of Niagara Falls, James Hern died suddenly here yesterday afternoon aged 70 years. Born in Welland county, the deceased spent most of his life here and had been a member of the city council, superintendent of the waterworks and a member of the customs staff for 25 years. He was pre-deceased by his wife some years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harrison, Hussey and Mrs. Church Swayze, this city; three brothers, Gaius, this city; William and Edwin of Crowland, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Galley and Mrs. A.H. White, Welland, and Mrs. Harriet Garybiel, Crowland.

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