Aberdeen Weekly News Thursday, Dec 20, 1900
The death of Leander T. Cole of Riverside township is reported. Mr. Cole was one of the early settlers of Riverside, taking land there in 1882. His death took place on the day he was 75 years of age. His aged wife survives him with two sons, Howard W. Cole and Elmer Cole, and one daughter, Mrs. John E. Weaver, all of Claremont. The deceased was a successful farmer and one of the most respected citizens of Riverside.
Aberdeen Weekly News Thursday, Dec 27, 1900
After a long sickness, L. T. Cole of this place [Putney] died at his home on the downline. The funeral on Wednesday last was conducted by the G. A. R., of which he was an honored member. He was 75 years old the day he died, December 17th.
This place loses one of its oldest and most honored citizens.
[Leander T. Cole, born 1825, Onondago County, NY, death 17 Dec 1900 SD, buried Groton Cemetery. Served in Civil War 8 February 1864 to 18 Jul 1865. Wife Sara Jane Stout 1835-1911. —— Source: Findagrave.com with photos]
Leander T. Cole
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Mrs. L.T. (Sarah Jane)
~Transcribed by volunteer researcher, Kathy Smith