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Tovey, Alexander J.
(Oswego Daily Palladium, 11 Jan 1896)
Alexander J. Tovey, a well—known farmer of Scriba, and for many years a
prominent resident of the First ward at this city, died at his home in Scriba
early this morning aged sixty—five Years.
Mr. Tovey was born in Canada, Province of Ontario June 7th, 1831, and came to
this city with his parents when a boy. For years he was engaged with his father
in the milk business. Mr. Tovey retired from the latter business and became the
superintendent for the Oswego agency of the Onondaga Bait Company in their
shipping department here. For years Mr. Tovey had charge of all the salt shipped
from this port, thousands of barrels annually. Of late years Mr. Tovey has been
engaged in farming. About a week ago he was taken sick with the la grippe
inflammation of the bowels developed and death ensued early this morning. Mr.
Tovey’s wife died about sixteen years ago. He was a man of excellent character
and had hosts of friends in this city who will read of bis death with sorrow.
Mr. Tovey is survived by three sons, James and Albert, of this city, and John,
of Scriba. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon from the late residence in
Scriba, two and a half miles from the city on the North road. Services will be
held at the house. Burial will be at Riverside.
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