Histories

From Geneva Daily Times, 20 April 1907

John W. Ansley, seventy-five years of age, a prominent resident of the Town of Geneva, died last night at his home four miles southwest of the city.

Two months ago the deceased broke his hip and since that time he has been in declining health.

The deceased was born in Gorham but since he was a child of three years, he has resided on the farm where his death occurred.

He was a prominent member of the Bellona Presbyterian church.

The deceased is survived by his widow; one son, W. L. Ansley of Bellona; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. McKelvie of the Town of Geneva; three brothers, Haynes Ansley of the homestead, Sidney of Bedford, Virginia, and Marvin of Wellsboro, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Robert Potts of Millford, Michigan.

The funeral will take place at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the house, with Rev. Mr. Crane of the Bellona Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in the Bellona cemetery.