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Utica NY Daily Press - 11/9/1905

Newport. Nov. 9.—Russell Pierce died
very suddenly at his home in ttiis village
last night about 11 O'clock, He was about
the village as usual until about 9 o'clock,
when he went home and rested. Being
troubled for breath he arose and dressed
Then a doctor was called, but he survived
only about 15 minutes after the physician's
arrival. Mr. Pierce had been ailing
for about two weeks, but had been able
to be about. An attack of pneumonia, and
heart failure were the immediate cause of
his death.
Russell Pierce was born In Holland Patent.
May 26. 1840. and resided there until
about nine years ago, when he removed to
Remsen. coming to Newport four years
ago this month. While In Holland Patent
and Remsen he followed the occupatlon of
farmer. He was known in Newport as an
industrious man and had gained many
friends who will be pained to learn of his
death, for he was highly respected by all.
He was united in marriage February 25,
1874. to Delptrene Barringer of Constablevllle.
Besides his widow, he Is survived
by Six children, Mrs. May StiIlmun, Laura,
Alonso, Ernest, Florence and Cheater
Pierce, all of Newport: also two brothers.
Newton of Holland Patent and Edmond of
Rome, and two sisters. Mrs. Charles Hamilton
of Sloansville and Mrs. Henry Wolcott
of Schenectady. The funeral will be
held Saturday at 9 o'clock at the house, interment
at Holland Patent

Russell married BARRINGER, Delphene on 25 Feb 1874. Delphene (daughter of BARRINGER, David and ROBERTS, Ellen) was born about 1850 in New York; died on 30 Jan 1919 in St. Johnsville, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. PIERCE, Mary E was born about 1877 in New York; and died.
2. PIERCE, Newton R was born about 1879 in New York; and died.
3. PIERCE, Laura
4. PIERCE, Alonzo
5. PIERCE, Ernest