Klock Connections
Barbara Klock
Mrs.
Barbara Klock, ??? of Amos Klock died at the residence of Mrs. Mary Yoran
on Washington street, where she had been residing on Friday night from the
results of a prarlytic stroke, which she recieved about two weeks ago, at
the age of 85 years. Deceased was the last of a once prominent and influential
family, whose homestead is located near St. Johnsville. In her younger years
Mrs. Klock taught school in the country districts hereabouts and after her
marriage to Mr. Klock, she moved to Little Falls and resided there for some
years. After the death of Mr. Klock she again took up her residence with her
brothers, the Messrs. Richard and Henry Kennedy of this town. Her nearest
surviving relatives are nieces and nephews of her late husband. Mrs. Klock
is reported as being very wealthy and left provisions that $2,000 should be
spent on her funeral. The casket which she was buried in on Monday is the
McKinley style, and consists of a cedar shell, enclosed in solid copper, covered
with the best imported English broadcloth, with solid silver handles. The
remains were laid out in her wedding dress, and all momentos of her late husband
was buried with her. The funeral was held Monday with Rev. O. J. Hogan officiating
and interment made in Mount Prospect Cemetery.
Obit of Barbara Klock, wife of Amos Klock from the Enterprise and News of St. Johnsville, NY 4/24/07.