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PETER BROWN

[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]

There passed away on Monday, April 9, one of Pelham’s oldest residents in the person of Peter Brown. Mr. Brown was in his usual health up to Saturday of last week, when he went to Welland market, and while on the way home was seized with paralysis and fell out of his wagon. He was taken to his home where he lived only until Monday morning. Deceased was born on March 30, 1835, being therefore in his 72nd year. He carried on a blacksmithing business in Ridgeville for a number of years. He was respected by all who knew him and had many friends who will mourn his demise. He never married. The funeral will be held to-morrow, (Wednesday), services at the house at 2 p.m. Burial at Fonthill cemetery.

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