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Stephen Cornell Alger
1848 - 1905 (56 years)-
Name Stephen Cornell Alger Birth 22 Sep 1848 Richmond, Ontario County, New York 
Gender Male Death 4 Feb 1905 Naples, Ontario County, New York Burial Hunt's Hollow Cemetery, Naples, Ontario County, New York Notes - Mr. Alger died suddenly at the home of Frank A. Manahan, in this village, on Saturday evening, February 4, 1905, aged about 57 years. He rode to town that day from his home in Hunts Hollow with William S. Washburn, a neighbor. He lunched in the Gelder & Badeau restaurant shortly after noon and complained of not feeling well and at about 2:30 p. m. suffered a stroke of paralysis in front of Henry Conrad's blacksmith shop, in Mill street, which rendered him unconscious. He was taken into the shop, medical aid was summoned and then he was removed to the laundry next door. Later he was taken to the home of Frank Manahan, where he died at about 8:30 o'clock without regaining consciousness, his wife and children having been summoned to his bedside. Suuday Morning his remains were taken to his home, from which place funeral services were held on Monday, Rev. C. G. Roop officiating. Interment was in Hunts' Hollow cemetery.
Stephen Alger was the oldest son of the late George Alger and had always lived in this vicinity. He was a thrifty and well-to-do farmer and berry grower, perfectly honorable in every way. At one time he was one of the most prominent hop growers in this section. He was a good citizen, kind husband and father and an obliging neighbor. Mr. Alger was well and favorably known in this village as well as in the community in which he lived.
Deceased is survived by his widow and five children: Mrs. Brunson Young, Mrs. E. R. Hyde and Mrs. George Whiteman, of Wayland and Eugene and Miss Ora Alger, who live at home. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
(Naples Record, Naples, Ontario County, New York, Friday, March 3, 1905)
Person ID I24204 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 23 Jan 2026
Father George Oliver Alger, b. Feb 1824, New York d. 2 Apr 1909, Wayland, Steuben County, New York (Age ~ 85 years) Mother Phebe Cornell, b. 11 Jan 1831, Springwater, Livingston County, New York d. 12 Jan 1903, Lima, Livingston County, New York (Age 72 years) Marriage 1847 Family ID F20085 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Mary Muck, b. Sep 1846, Springwater, Livingston County, New York d. 23 Apr 1935, Wayland, Steuben County, New York (Age ~ 88 years) Children > 1. Ursula Alger, b. 4 Mar 1874 d. 27 Feb 1951, Wayland, Steuben County, New York (Age 76 years)Family ID F7213 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Mr. Alger died suddenly at the home of Frank A. Manahan, in this village, on Saturday evening, February 4, 1905, aged about 57 years. He rode to town that day from his home in Hunts Hollow with William S. Washburn, a neighbor. He lunched in the Gelder & Badeau restaurant shortly after noon and complained of not feeling well and at about 2:30 p. m. suffered a stroke of paralysis in front of Henry Conrad's blacksmith shop, in Mill street, which rendered him unconscious. He was taken into the shop, medical aid was summoned and then he was removed to the laundry next door. Later he was taken to the home of Frank Manahan, where he died at about 8:30 o'clock without regaining consciousness, his wife and children having been summoned to his bedside. Suuday Morning his remains were taken to his home, from which place funeral services were held on Monday, Rev. C. G. Roop officiating. Interment was in Hunts' Hollow cemetery.
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Birth - 22 Sep 1848 - Richmond, Ontario County, New York 
Death - 4 Feb 1905 - Naples, Ontario County, New York 
Burial - - Hunt's Hollow Cemetery, Naples, Ontario County, New York = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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