Nimrod Emery died at the Highlands last Thursday, aged 76 years. Death was due to a general breaking up of his health. Mr. Emery leaves a wife and four children. The children are Mrs. James Van Kirk of the Highlands, Mrs. Sydney Elmer of Seabright, John Emery of Brooklyn and Henry Emery of Oceanic. He also leaves three brothers. They are Rev. Robert Emery of Atlantic Highlands and Charles and William Emery of Oceanic. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the house.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, May 10, 1899

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