Cornelius Reigel Light

Monday’s oppressive heat contributed in large measure to the deaths of two Omaha pioneers, Prof. Felix Von Blankenfeldt and Cornelius R. Light. Both passed away at the House of Hope, 958 North Twenty-Seventh Street, Prof. Von Blankenfeldt at the age of 71 and Mr. Light at the age of 72. Mr. Light came to Omaha forty years ago and for a long time was identified in the express business. While an inmate of the county hospital, he escaped about two years ago from the insane ward there and appealed to Rev. Mr. Savidge for entrance to the House of Hope. He was readily admitted and seemed better satisfied, giving the attendants at the latter institution little if any trouble. Surviving him are a sister and a brother, one living somewhere in the south, while the other is understood to be on the Pacific coast. The burial will likely take place from the A. J. Jackson undertaking parlors, 1705 Leavenworth Street. [Omaha Daily Bee, July 16, 1913, Page 8]

Prof. Felix Von Blankenfeldt and Cornelius R. Light, two Omaha pioneers who died on the same day at the House of Hope, were buried yesterday at Forest Lawn cemetery. Rev. C. W. Savidge conducted the service. [Omaha Daily Bee, July 17, 1913, Page 3]

Word has been received here of the death on July 16, last, of Cornelius R. Light, at Omaha, Nebraska, where he had been a resident for many years. He was a son of the late Abraham Light, who resided at Fourth and Willow Streets, more than fifty years ago, and was 76 years old. His wife, who preceded him in death was Rebecca Spayd, of this place. He leaves a son and daughter, both married and living in the West. William R. Smith, of Wayne, Pa., and Mrs. John Witmyer, of Farmersville, Mo., also survive him. Up to the time of his retirement from active business he conducted a freight line at Omaha. [Lebanon Daily News, July 22, 1913, Page 3] Note: Spouse of Rebecca Spayd

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