Langrill, Wm.

Sudden Deaths in Nassagaweya.
On Saturday, 6th inst., Mr. Wm. Langrill, postmaster, Knatchbull, and father of Mrs. George Canute, of this place, was taken suddenly ill, having experienced a severe chill, and on Wednesday, 10th inst., his earthly remains were still and cold in death. Mr. Langrill was highly respected by all who were acquainted with him. He was born in Trafalgar in 1820, where he resided until about seven years ago, when he removed to Knatchbull. During the past seven years he has occupied the position of postmaster at Knatchbull, and has also carried the mail. For thirty-two years he has been an active member of the Methodist Church, and for about thirty years was a class-leader. He was a member of the volunteer force in the rebellion of 1837-38, and under Col. Chisholm led a part of the Halton contingent through the bush to Toronto. Mr. Langrill leaves a wife and ten daughters - six married - to mourn the loss of a kind and considerate husband and father.
On the day of Mr. Langrill's demise, Elias Easterbrook, son of Mr. George Easterbrook, of the Guelph Road, Nassagaweya, died after a few hours' illness, at the residence of Mr. Jonathan Tovell, Eramosa. The young man was on a visit there. The cause of death was congestion of the lungs. Mr.Easterbrook was an estimable young man and commanded universal respect. He was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church, and has for some years been connected with the choir of the church. He was 23 years of age.
Both funerals were held at the same day and hour, and were largely attended. The remains were interred in Ebenezer Cemetery. Old Ebenezer Church was filled as never before, and the funeral services, conducted by Rev. R. C. Henders, were unusually solemn and impressive.