New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, November 20, 1913
James Creasey died at the home of his son Floyd, Tuesday morning. Sunday morning Mr. Creasey was stricken with paralysis and was unable to move or talk. He remained in this condition until his death Tuesday morning. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church yesterday by Rev. Knight and the body was laid to rest in Park View cemetery beside his wife. Mr. Creasey was 84 yeas of age at the time of his death. He was born at Framlingham, England, county of Suffolk, in 1829. In 1852 he was married to Emma Emerson. To them was born seven children, all boys, five of whom survive him, Geo. W and David residing at Lone Rock, Wis., while the other three, Floyd, Fred and James F. reside at New Plymouth. He also leaves to mourn his loss a brother residing at Plattsburg, N.Y., and eight grandchildren. In 1852 Mr. Creasy sailed for the United States settling in New York state, where he lived for 15 years. In 1867 he moved to Wisconsin living there until 1902 when he moved to New Plymouth, making his home with his sons. His wife died here in 1909.
