James Conor dies in WWI, 1918
from NJ archives WWI casualty index
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Horatio Taylor obituary,1918
from the New Jersey Courier, 18 Oct 1918 Horatio Taylor of Forked River is reported to have died in France during September, the telegram from the war department being received by Mrs. Charles Taylor on Saturday last. Young Taylor went to Camp Dix in the draft and from there to Camp Lee, Va; and thence to France in the 139th infantry. There are two stories around, one that he was killed in battle and the other that he died from disease. He married Miss Fennimore of Bordentown. A brother, Arthur Taylor, is also in the army.
Archibald Benners obituary, 1918
from the New Jersey Courier 26 Jul 1918 Beach Haven, July 22--Lieutenant Archibald D. Benners of the United States Marine Corps and a summer resident of this place since early boyhood died recently from wounds received while fighting for his country somewhere in France. Lieutenant Benners was twenty one years of age and had a very promising career ahead of him. He was born in Philadelphia and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bartleson G. Benners and a graduate of the Virginia Military Academy of Lexington, VA. He was well known and well liked. His two aunts, Misses Kate and Nannie Benners reside here and received the bad news of the brave young Lieutenant's death last Friday morning.
News From West Creek, 1920
TUCKERTON BEACON 22 Apr 1920 On Friday evening West Creek Lodge No. 77 Knights of Pythias gave a reception in honor of the veterans of the World War. The guests included : William H. Rulon Edward A. Cranmer Ensign Miller George Pharo all veterans of the War of Secession. Edward Woodward, William Seaman, Chester W. Kelly, Ralph Salmons, Noe Laranger, Ross Salmons, and Joseph Glenn, jr., veterans of the late war. The following program was rendered: Opening Prayer....Rev. W. Johnson Chorus, "America" Address, "My Experience in France", Joseph Glenn, jr. Music, Orchestra Quartette, A. H. Jones, C.M. Shinn, Harry Seaman, J.B. Cox. Address, Rev. W. Johnson Comic songs, H. Winters Address, Capt. Edward A. Cranmer Exhibition dances, Harry Winters Songs, Edward Woodward After enjoying the program a lunch was served and all expressed themselves as having a very enjoyable evening. The following persons spent the Easter holidays here; Joseph Glenn, of Port