Obituary Notes

New York, 1895

Rev. Clinton Leonard, an aged colored Methodist preacher, died at Sag Harbor on Tuesday.

Capt. Jeremiah Ludlow, an old-time whaler, died at his home in Bridgehampton at the age of 79 years. He began his seafaring life in 1832, and was master of the ship Isaac Howland of New Bedford, that was seized and burned by the Confederate steamer Shenandoah in 1866. His last command was the ship Hibernia of New Bedford.

Solomon Belden Noble, father of District Attorney Daniel Noble, died at Astoria Sunday morning, Mr. Noble was 75 years old, and a resident of Long Island City for more than 25 years. He was Corporation Counsel during Mayor Ditmar's term, and the latter part of Mayor Gleason's term, and once served as Assemblyman from New York. Mr. Noble was stricken with paralysis a year or so ago while acting as an Assistant District Attorney to his son.


Nearly Lost His Life

William Blake, of Amityville, fell into the water twice on Sunday while walking on the ice in Great South Bay. He was almost dead from exposure when pulled out.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 12.