The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 22 Jan 1901, Page 5. If
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"Robert Salisbury, employed as a sinker at Parsons, died yesterday from an aggravated
attack of grip, after an illness of one week. He worked for contractor Lewis Bevan for
the past two years and was a man of regular habits. His wife and family resided at
Denbigh, North Wales. He came to the United States seven years ago and settled at Bangor,
Pa., where he resided five years, and then came to Parsons. The funeral will be held on
Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Theophilus Davies will officiate and interment will be in
Hollenback Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA