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- 1895 Landmarks of Oswego County - Look, Marion E., was born in Oswego county March 4, 1854, of New England ancestry. The grandfather was born in Massachusetts and died in Oswego county aged eighty years. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. The father, Thomas, was born in Massachusetts, and died in Oswego county aged seventy-seven. His wife was Freelove Palmer, born in New York State, who died in Oswego county aged thirty-nine. Their children were Esick, Lavina, Wesly, Eleanor, Luzern and our subject, of whom Lavina and Wesly are deceased. Subject was educated in Oswego county and is a Mason. He married November 25, 1879, Julia, daughter of William and Elizabeth Reynolds of St. Lawrence county, the latter the adopted daughter of Benjamin and Angeline Stewart of Oswego county. Their children are Angeline, Lewis, Grace, Cora, and Ellis
Newspaper Obituary - Wednesday, September 18, 1907 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Marian E. Look Killed - A Shocking Railroad Accident - A more startling announcement has not been heard on our streets in a long time than was given out a little past noon, Friday, which was the news that Marian E. Look, a well-known farmer and speculator, living a mile east of this village, had been struck by the south bound passenger train, which was an hour late, for Syracuse, and himself and horse had been killed. The story of the accident is comprehended in the following facts: Mr. Look was driving a horse and his son, Louis Look, and Dexter Lilley were driving cattle. Just before reaching what is known as May's crossing Mr. Look was talking with a farmer on the east side of the track and, as the train was coming at a very high rate of speed, and the engine quite still, and probably did not blow for that crossing, but that is not certain, Mr. Look failed to observe the train. The horse was shocked so it lived but a few minutes, but Mr. Look was instantly killed. The train was going so fast that it did not stop until it reached the bridge. It then backed up and took the remains to the Pulaski station and from there they were taken to Enos & Morton's undertaking rooms. Mr. Look was born in the town of Amboy, March 4, 1853. He came to this town thirty years ago. He married Julia Stewart, who, with five children, Louis Look, Mrs. Angie Burns, Mrs. Cora Ford and Misses Grace and Alice Look, surviving him, all but Mrs. Ford residing at home. Deceased was one of the best known men in this section. He was an extensive dealer in cattle, hides, poultry and furs, in which business he dispersed many thousands of dollars among the farmers of this vicinity. He was always obliging and pleasant and had hosts of friends. The funeral was held at the home at one o'clock, Monday, and at two o'clock at the Disciple church at Richland. Rev. Frederick Maunder officiated and Spring Brook Lodge exemplified the Odd Fellows burial service. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Richland. The gathering included friends from all about this locality, who came to pay their respects to the memory of Mr. Look. Rev. Mr. Fulton assisted Mr. Maunder in the service and a quartet sang three selections. The floral tributes were extensive and beautiful. Mr. Look was a member of Pulaski Lodge, No. 415, F. & A. M., Pulaski Chapter, 279, R. A. M., Spring Brook Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Pulaski Grange.
Newspaper Obituary - September 19, 1907 Sandy Creek News - Marion E. Look Killed - Marion E. Look, a well known cattle buyer, of Pulaski, was struck by an R. W. & O. train at May's Crossing near Pulaski shortly afternoon Friday and instantly killed. Mr. Look was driving a valuable stallion which was also killed and his rig was reduced to kindling wood. His son, Louis was just ahead of him driving a bull when the fatality occurred. Mr. Look was on his way to Richland to purchase cattle and the train which struck him was forty minutes late. It was due at Pulaski at 11:43am. The train was in charge of Engineer Estes and Conductor Fred Hewitt of Oswego. It was stopped and the body of Mr. Look, bruised and bleeding, was taken to Enos Morgue and Coroner Vowinkel was notified. Mr. Look was well known in the eastern part of the county. He was 55 years of age and is survived by a wife and several children. He was a member of Richland lodge of Odd Fellows and of Pulaski lodge of Masons.
Vitals - September 14, 1907 ~ Marion E. Look, age 55 years, 6 months, Married, Farmer, born in Amboy Township, New York, Resident of Richland Township for 27 years, Son of Thomas Look born in Massachusetts, and Freelove Tanner, Died in Richland Township of killed by cars, spine broken.
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1854 - 1907 (53 years)
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