Published August 1, 1912 Plainfield Journal

James F. Congdon, died on Tuesday

James F. Congdon, one of Plainfield's oldest residents and best known citizens, died at 1:35 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home following an illness of two weeks. He had been in poor health for several months, and two weeks ago suffered a shock. A second shock followed and he failed to recover.

He was born in Griswold 75 years ago and was the son of Stephen Congdon. As a young man he removed to Plainfield, where he passed the greater part of his life. Helearned the blacksmith's trade with his father and worked at this business for a short time. For 32 years he was employed as a wiper by the New York, New Yaven & Hartford railroad and then for a few years followed the calling of a farmer. For the past 8 years he was employed by the New Have road as a night man at the pumping station at Plainfield. A brother, Jacob, who died five months ago was employed as day man at the station.

He was married in Plainfield to Nellie Donohue and she passed away about 12 years ago. Mr. Congdon is survived by one son, Daniel, and a grandson, in Plainfield and a grandson in Providence. Mrs. Nancy Lansing of Norwich, a sister of the deceased, is the last of 12 children. Mrs. Lemuel Fielding of Norwich is a niece of the deceased. Nelson Lansing of Norwich, a nephew and a nephew in Jewett City.

For many years Mr. Congdon resided in the White Hall district of Plainfield. In spite of his years he was spry and active to a remarkable degree up to the time of his death. Indian families, his grand-father be of a prominent Pequot line and his grandmother a member of the Mohegan tribe. His grandparents at the time resided at Mohegan where they owned much land.

The funeral will be held from Congregational Church at 2:00 o'clock today (Thursday).