Elmira/Almira E. (Griswold) Crocker
June 5, 1809-December 12, 1888
Another old Settler Gone
(Thursday’s Star)
Almira Crocker, widow of Eleazor Crocker (who died Nov. 7, 1886.) died at the dwelling of her daughter, Mrs. Elisha Buckley, at Eau Claire, on Wednesday, about 9 o’clock a.m., of general prostration, being about 78 years of age. Mrs. Crocker came to this place with the Griswold family in October, 1830.—Was married to Mr. Crocker in 1838[sic]. Mrs. C. was the mother of five children, only two of whom are now living, Rodney and Mrs. Elisha Buckley. She was well known to all our citizens as a most excellent woman, kind and generous. As one of the pioneers, she ever welcomed to her doors all new comers and was a mother to all in sickness and distress. She has gone to her kindred in the eternal world and peace to her ashes. The remains will be brought to this city and the funeral will take place from her late residence on 6th street tomorrow at 1 o’clock p.m. Friends are invited to attend.
(Source: Niles Mirror, Wednesday, December 19, 1888, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)
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Elmira E. Griswold, widow of the late Eleazer Crocker, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Elisha Buckley, near Eau Claire, on Wednesday last aged 78 years. She came here with her parents in 1830 and was married May 25, 1835 to Mr. Crocker. She has resided here almost continuously since her marriage, and though many, very many of her old friends have preceded her to the better land many, old and young, will mourn [her] loss. A more extended notice of her life will be given next week. (Source, Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 15, 1888, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)
In Memoriam
Elmira Griswold was born June 5, 1809 and removed to his place with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Eber Grisword[sic], arriving here Oct. 30, 1830. They were among the earliest settlers in this vicinity few white familes being here at that time. She occuppied[sic] a prominent position both in social and church circles from her first advent here. Mary 25, 1835 she was married to Eleazer F. Crocker, then a prominent business man and contractor, with whom she lived until his death Nov. 7, 1886. Five children were the fruit of this union three of whom died in childhood, a son Rodney and a daughter Mrs. Elisha Buckley surviving her. Mrs. Crocker has lived here since her arrival in 1830 with the exception of short residences at Sumnerville and St. Joseph, and a few months in Indiana whence her husband’s business called him She was thoughout[sic] life a consistent member of the Presbyterian chnrch[sic], She was a woman of true heart finding her chief comfort in her home life—the singular strong love entertained for her son—a love and devotion which was reciprocated in every respect—was one of the most beautiful facts of her declining years. She was, in her own home and among her long time friends an interesting conversationalist; having a retentive memory and being thoroughly familiar with the incidents of the early settlement of the country and with the pionerr[sic] settlers who subdued the wilderness, she was eagerly listened to by the writer of this imperfect sketch, as by many another, when telling of the days of long ago, the most interesting portion of our history and yet the portion about which so few have even the scantiest information. After near six decades spent in the valley of the St. Joseph she was laid to rest in our beautiful cemetery on Friday last, being followed to her sepulcher by many old settlers and friends none of whom but could recall some pleasant memory of the departed. (Source: Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 22, 1888, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)
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Death of Mrs. E. Crocker
Mrs. E. Crocker, of this city, died yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law E. Buckley, near Eau Claire, where she had been visiting for a few weeks past. Mrs. Crocker was one of the very oldest residents of Niles, having come here in 1830, fifty eight years ago. She was in her 80th year at the time of her death. Mrs. Crocker had been a member for a great many years of the Presbyterian church. Her funeral will take place from her late residence, on Sixth street, to-morrow at 1 o’clock p.m. (Source: Niles Republican, Thursday, December 13, 1888, page 5 col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)