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Menzo Yerden

Menzo Yerden

Posted: 28 Jun 2009 4:41PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Yerden
Oswego Palladium-Times, Wednesday, December 29, 1937 Obit Menzo Yerden
Black River, Dec. 29-Last rites for Menzo Yerden, 92, oldest resident of the village and last surviving Civil War veterean of this vicinity, were held Tuesday at his home on Leray street where he died Friday night.
Rev. Albert E. Budd, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this village, officiated. He also delivered a short sermon in which he eulogized the Civil War veteran.
A G.A. R. burial service was given at the Yerden home by members of Watertown patriotic organizations.
After the service here the body was taken to Brier Hill for burial in the family plot there. Rev. Mr. Budd was in charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Yerden served in the 110th New York, an Oswego county regiment.
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