From the Norwich Sun of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, April 2, 1924

C.W. Lanpher Is Taken In Death

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Former O.&W. Superintendent
Passes Away At Age of 84 Years

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   Charles W. Lanpher, former superintendent of the northern division of the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad, died at his home, 79 East Main street, at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, aged 84 years.

   Mr. Lanpher had been ill since last October, and gradually failed until the end came. His death removes one of the oldest residents of the city, and a man who was active in business and civic affairs until a few years ago.

   The deceased was born in Chemung, N.Y., near Candor, Aug. 2, 1839. He was a veteran of the Civil War, entering the service in April, 1861, and serving until the close of the war. In 1864 he entered the employ of the Erie Railroad in the bridge and building department. In 1871 he was placed in charge of construction on the Mt. Clair road, a branch of the Erie. A year later Mr. Lanpher entered the employ of the New York & Oswego Midland Railroad as superintendent of bridges and buildings.

   Mr. Lanpher entered the employ of the O.&W. Railroad in 1880 and six years later was made superintendent of the northern division of the road, a position he held until 1893 when he resigned. He then entered the coal business in this city which he continued until 1909 when he retired.

   The deceased was a well known Norwich resident and was active and prominent in affairs of the community. He served as president of the Chenango County Agricultural Society and had held other positions of trust. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His death leaves only one survivor of the company with which he served in the Civil War.

   In early life Mr. Lanpher was united in marriage with Ettie Thompson of Little Valley, N.Y. To them were born four daughters, Lulu Susie and Mabel M., both of whom are dead, and Mrs. P.F. Billings of Norwich and Mrs. Mark Weston of Brooklyn. Besides the two daughters above named there survive two grandchildren, Lanpher Charles and June Esther Weston. Mrs. Lanpher died four years ago.

   Funeral services will be held at the late home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.