Miss Francis H. Cady, one of the graduates of the class of 1884 of the Red Bank public school, died at the residence of her uncle, Horace B. VanDorn, on Washington street last Sunday morning at four o'clock. The cause of death was consumption. Miss Cady was of a lovable nature, and her charming disposition made her a favorite among those of her age. She had been sick for some time, and had been under the care of New York and Jersey city physicians. the funeral was to have taken place this afternoon at two o'clock, but on account of the roads being blockaded has been postponed.

Death notice lists her age as 21 years, 7 months and 17 days.

Source: Red Bank Register Wednesday, March 14, 1888

DistantCousin note: This issue details a massive snow storm occurring just a few days prior which seems to have shut down everything including the trains and all communications.

Some additional excellent resources for your research are:
• Interment.net ~ Cemetery Transcriptions on the net.

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