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Ashley Valley Pioneer Passes Away
George Freestone a pioneer of Ashley Valley died at his home Thursday August 26, at 6:30 a.m. He was born August 13, 1838 at Prince Edward Isle. Mr. Freestone had been ill for several months and a few weeks ago had the misfortune to break his arm. After this accident he gradually grew weaker and suffered severely until death came as a release.
Mr. Freestone had been a prominent church worker until ill health compelled him to retire. He was Bishop of Vernal Ward for several years.
The funeral will be held at the First ward chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Contributed by Lori Reynolds Weinstein