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- Levi Henry Tollerton - November 9, 1825 - November 15, 1914. Son of Ann Tollerton and unknown father. Husband of Joanna Ordelia Manwarren. January 5, 1851. Section 3, Row 10.
Newspaper Obituary - November 1914 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Levi Henry Tollerton was born in Boston, England, November 9, 1828. He came with his parents to America in 1843 and settled with them at Marion, Ohio. He enlisted June 1, 1846, in the 3rd Ohio Regiment for the war with Mexico. Came to the town of Richland, New York, in the year 1849. Was married to Joanna Manwarren, January 5, 1851. During their wedded life, which passed near what is now called Daysville, four children were born to them, James, Charles, Howard and Stella (now Mrs. Frank Smart), all of whom are still living. His wife proceeded him to the better land in June, 1899. He has been unusually active for one of his years until an illness last winter from which he never fully recovered. He was able to take several short auto trips during the summer, but failed for the last four weeks until the end which came on Sunday evening, November 15' at his home, surrounded by his children. The funeral was held at his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. R. F. Thomas speaking a few appropriate words from the text found in Ex. 33 ch. 14 v., "My presence shall go with Thee and I will give Thee rest," this having been a favorite of the deceased. Also singing, "When the Roll is Called up Yonder," by Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Waite and Miss Ella Delong. After which interment was made at Daysville cemetery. Mr. Tollerton was a man highly respected by all who knew him best, of a social happy disposition, even through great trials. He will be sadly missed by all, but especially by those of the immediate home circle who have tended him with such loving care.
Probate - Last Will And Testament - I, Levi H. Tollerton of the Town of Richland in the County of Oswego and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, in manner following, that is to say: First, - I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid. Second, - I give and bequeath to my daughter, Stella J. Smart all of my personal property of whatsoever name and nature after paying to her brothers James Tollerton, Charles Tollerton and Howard Tollerton twenty-five dollars ($25.00) each. Lastly, I hereby appoint Stella J. Smart my sole executrix of this, my last Will and Testament: hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name the 12th day of May, in the year One thousand nine hundred and nine. {signed} Levi H. Tollerton. We, whose names are hereto subscribed, Do Certify that on the 12 day of May, 1909 Levi H. Tollerton of Town of Richland, New York the testator, subscribed his name to this instrument in our presence of each of us, and at the same time, in our presence and hearing, declared the same to be his last Will and Testament, and requested us, and each of us, to sign our named thereto as witnesses to the execution thereof] which we hereby so in the presence of the testator and of each other, on the said date and write opposite our names our respective places of residence. {signed} Homer A. Scranton, {signed} Frank H. Scranton.
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1825 - 1914 (89 years)