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Seth W. Corse, a pioneer of Collegeport, passed away Wednesday night, December 15, 1943, at the home of Mrs. Chas. E. Duller in Blessing, with whom he had resided for the past seven years.
Mr. Corse was born at Montgomery, Vermont, January 31, 1860, and was
married to Minnie L. Keeler For over twenty years he was engaged in the photograph business in Montpelier, Vermont, and moved to Texas during the fall of 1910, settling in Collegeport, where he served as postmaster for several years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Collegeport and always took an active interest in any project for the betterment of Collegeport or for the County. He is survived by two daughters, Lena C. Duller of Blessing, Texas, and Gertrude Pearl Putnam of San Antonio, Texas, one granddaughter, Mrs. Chas. M. Walton, Jr., of Mission, Texas, one nephew, Edgar B. Corse of Greensburg, Kansas, and several nieces. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Duller, Rev. G. F. Gillespie officiating, with burial in the Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Beacon, December 23, 1943
The shade of sorrow was drawn across our community Monday and all mourn the passing of one of our most prominent figures. No person can live in a community twenty-two years and all that time be an important figure in every civic work and not be missed and mourned. Minnie L. Keeler was born in Montpelier, Vt., March 2, 1862. Seth W. Corse was born in the northern part of the same state close to the Canadian border. Time passed and they met, loved and were married October 15, 1885. For some twenty years, they made their home in Montpelier and finally removed to Collegeport where they have since resided. For forty-seven years, Minnie and Seth have together walked the paths of life. Roses richly laden with the perfume of joy and happiness have been plucked along the path. Thorns have pricked at times as a reminder that life is not all pleasure, but the path widened, flowers grew more abundantly, the perfume of the joy and peace that comes with the fading years was theirs in an abundant measure and so this day when Seth Corse has come to the parting of the way, he may truly say that in the possession of this woman and his life with her God has been lavish in His blessings. All I can say after a friendship lasting all these years is a prayer that God will receive into His loving care the soul of Minnie and that He will watch over and hold close and enrich the soul of Seth who is left to finish the journey. This union was blessed with four children, but two of them passed away early in life. The two daughters living are Mrs. Charles E. Duller (Lena) of Blessing and Mrs. Major Lincoln Putman (Pearl) of the U. S. army stationed at Manila, P. I. Ever since coming to this community, Mrs. Corse has been an active participant in every civic movement. She was a charter member of the Woman's Club and served several terms as president. Past president of the County Federation of Women's Clubs, delegate to the district conventions and delegate of the state conventions. She was one of the women who organized the club library and was faithful in her interest in that work until her last day. She was also active in church and Sunday School work. Several years ago, President Coolidge appointed her postmaster of the local office and as such has given us splendid postal service. Always a leader in these efforts, she was ever ready to advise with her associates and act as the majority deemed best for the community. With the passing of Minnie L. Corse, this community has lost a dependable leader, so no wonder that we all mourn. The funeral service was held in Blessing at the home of Mrs. Charles Duller, with Reverend Ray of Palacios reading the service. The only music was the singing of her favorite song Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar." This was at her request. Something like forty autos brought friends from all portions of the county and they came with hearts filled with sorrow and sympathy. Interment was in the Palacios cemetery. Requiscat in peace.
"Such souls Mrs. Seth W. Corse, of Collegeport, Dies Mrs. Minnie L. Corse, age 70 years, 4 months, 23 days, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. E. Duller, at Blessing, Texas, Monday, at 2 p. m. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Seth W. Corse, of Collegeport, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Chas. E. Duller, of Blessing, Texas, and Mrs. L. F. Putman of the Philippine Islands. Mrs. Corse was born March 2, 1862, in Montpelier, Vermont, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Seth W. Corse, Oct. 15th, 1885. The family moved to Collegeport, Texas, November, 1910, where she has since resided. She at all times took active interest in the affairs of the community, even after her health was impaired. She was president of the Matagorda County Federation of Women's Clubs for two years, and an officer in her home Club numerous times. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Duller, at Blessing. Rev. Carrol B. Ray of Palacios, officiating, with a beautiful song service by Rev. Morrow of Collegeport. The pallbearers were J. D. Evans, Chas. Isom, Carl Boeker, M. V. Batchelder, L. E. Liggett and Jack Holsworth. Interment was in Palacios Cemetery, under direction of Palacios Funeral Home.
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Montpelier A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Corse last Friday.—Burlington Weekly Free Press, Burlington, Vermont, May 11, 1888 Harry, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Corse, died last Saturday morning and was buried at 5 P. M. the same day Mrs. Corse is also dangerously ill.
Argus and Patriot,
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Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Corse Duller, 59, of Blessing were held Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. E. F. Deutsch officiating and burial in Palacios Cemetery.
Mrs. Duller, who had been in ill health for several weeks, was a resident of Matagorda County for 38 years.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Johnnie McKelvey of Bay City, Mrs. Jep Smith of Ingram; a son, Charles S. Duller of Tulsa, Okla.; and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Putnam of San Antonio.
October 7, 1948
Mrs. Lena C. Duller
Burial services for Mrs. Lena Corse Duller were held in the Palacios cemetery Monday, October 4, following funeral rites in the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, with the Rev. E. F. Deutsch officiating. Mrs. Duller was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Seth Corse of Collegeport and had been a resident of Matagorda County 38 years. Blessing was her home for many years where she was an active worker in church and civic organizations. She had been an employee of the Southern States Construction Company for a number of years and a host of friends are saddened by her untimely death.
Palacios Beacon, October 14, 1948
Married
April 10, 1927 20 Years Ago - C. E. Duller, of Blessing, and Miss Lena Corse were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Corse in Collegeport.--Palacios Beacon, April 17, 1947
DULLER, CHARLES ETHAN, SR.
Charles Ethan Duller, age 62
years, 9 months and 18 days, who was stricken with a heart
attack, expired at his family residence in Blessing Wednesday
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Rachel, the six-year-old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. S. W. Corse, died Saturday after a painful illness from typhoid fever about three weeks’ duration. The funeral will be held from the house on Corse street at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Rev. C. O. Judkins officiating. The burial will be in Green Mount Cemetery.
Barre Evening Telegram,
Barre, Vermont, November 19, 1900 |
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Married May 27, 1918 |
1900 Census - Houston, Harris County, Texas, Clay
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