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HENRY STONE
Fonthill News
[Welland Tribune, 5 February 1897]
The late Henry Stone of Fonthill was born on March 12th, 1813, in the township of Kitley, county of Leeds, Ont. When 20 years of age he came to Welland county and followed his trade-that of blacksmith-working much of time with Contractors Osbourne & Merritt on the Welland canal, and eventually bought their plant and began business for himself.
When about 30 years of age he married Susanna, daughter of Samuel Zavitz of the township of Wainfleet, and turned his attention to farming, having bought 100 acres in the township of Humberstone, upon which he lived until 1877, and enjoyed the distinction of being among the very first to introduce improved machinery and was the pioneer cheese dairyman in the county.
Although deceased had been perceptibly failing of late, he was able to work out every day until the day of his death, which occurred suddenly, of apoplexy, last Monday. Although not identified with any religious body, he long since enjoyed a change of heart; and while living a consistent religious life he died as he lived, fully resting upon the “Promises.” He was one of the most respected as well as one of the oldest resident of the county-the friend of all who knew him.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, from the late residence, services held in Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Rogers (of Friends church). After the services the remains were conveyed to the Graybiel cemetery, Humberstone, for interment. Pall-bearers were Messrs. E. Morris, W.H. Rines, A. Giles, S. Davidson, A. Railton, F.R. Chappel.
Two sons and one daughter survive.
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