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WILLIAM RICHARDSON
[Welland Tribune, 5 April 1889]
Mr. William Richardson, who died at the residence of his sister, Phoebe Davis, relict of the late David Davis, (Louth), was a former resident to Pelham. He was taken with apoplexy on Saturday, the 23rd March, at 6.15 p.m., and never recovered unconsciousness until his death, which occurred on Sunday morning, March 30th, at 3 o’clock. He was attended by Dr. Jessop, who did all that lay in his power to alleviate his suffering, but of no avail. Deceased was a man of great usefulness. He was to have spoken at a Scott Act meeting at night, when he was buried in the afternoon. He served for a number of years in the municipal council, representing Pelham as deputy-reeve, in the Welland County Council for the years, 1872-73. Owing to his benevolent turn of mind he advocated an Industrial Home, and the consequences was the rate-payers of Pelham at that time considered the question of poor house too premature, and he was defeated. He leaves two daughters, nine grand-children, two sisters and one brother (Mr. John Richardson of Welland), to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him four years ago on the journey from whence no traveler returneth. His daughters are Mrs. Erastus Disher of Louth and Mrs. W.A.N. West of Pelham. Deceased was a member of the Disciple denomination, a Reformer in politics, kind father and a consistent man in his dealings. His word was as good as his bond. Interment took place at the Disciple burying ground, Jordon, a very large attendance testifying to the great respect and esteem in which the deceased was held in this community.
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