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- William Cable - October 22, 1841 - April 2, 1902. Military Service: Veteran of the Civil War; Enlisted May 9, 1861 at Orwell, New York for a term of two years; Mustered in May 17, 1861 as a Private in Company G, 24th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers; Saw action in the 2nd Battle of Bull Run, and was Discharged March 31, 1863 due to wounds received in that battle. Son of Michael and Electa Brooks Cable. Husband of Emma E. Cable.
Newspaper Obituary - Wednesday, April 9, 1902 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Orwell - Mr. William Cable died very suddenly of heart trouble, Wednesday, April 2. He had been in usual health and about his work the day before. In the morning he was taken with a severe pain in his heart. A physician was called, but he was much better before he arrived. In the afternoon he was again taken with the same terrible pain and died suddenly while sitting in his chair. He leaves a widow and daughter, Mrs. S. M. Bartlett. His funeral was held at the church, Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Aldrich, pastor of the Disciple church at Richland, conducting the services. He delivered a very fine discourse which pleased everyone. Members of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. attended a body. Mr. Cable was a soldier of the Civil War and was over sixty years of age. He was a kind, loving husband and father and a pleasant, obliging neighbor and will be much missed.
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