Harold Sumner Crampton, son of Joseph C. and Kathleen Fitzgerald Crampton, was born near Milan, Illinois, March 27 1882, and passed away June 14, 1950, at 1950, at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 17 days.

He was the eldest child in a family of four, two brothers preceded him in death. He came with his parents to Farnam and here he spent the greater part of his life, getting his education in the Farnam school. Later he spent his time farming in this community.

He was united in marriage to Kittie A. Dryden, and to this union were born four children; Mrs. Joyce Bowman of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Louise Pisac and Mrs. Georgia Dworsac of Seattle, Wash., one son passing away in infancy.

In 1940 he and his family started westward, finally settling in Seattle, Washington. At the time of his death he was employed at the Hollywood Poultry Farm.

Besides his wife and daughters he leaves to miss him seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Gus Gauldreault of Farnam.

Mr. Crampton was a member of the Gothenburg Masonic lodge.

Burial was in Seattle June 17, the Mason lodge conducting the service.

The Farnam Echo 10(40):4 Thursday, June 29, 1950