Washington Tryon

     Washington Tryon was born on 9 September 1847 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York. He was the son of William Tryon Jr. and Lucinda Slosson. Washington Tryon married Sarah A. Humphrey, daughter of Thomas Humphrey and Sila Kibbe Hill, on 15 September 1875 at Franklin Co, New York.¹ Washington Tryon died on 16 May 1919 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York, at age 71; "Washington Tryon, an old and respected resident of the town of Moira, passed out of this life last Friday, May 16th, 1919, aged 71 years. The funeral was held at hi slate home, north-west of this village, Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Pullen officiating, burial in Moira Cemetery.
Mr. Tryon spent nearly all his life in th etown in which he resided, with the exception of a few years in the West. He was a successful farmer and was greatly interested in the Grange, taking an active part in the work of the local organization as long as his health permitted. He was interested in the business of this town, having served as an assessor for a number of years, his sound judgement of farm values making his services in this capacity of great worth. He was an upright man whose word was good as his bond, and he will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.
In 1875 he was married to Sarah Humphrey of Bombay, who survives him. He is also survived by one son, Clayton; a daughter, Cora; one suster, Mrs. Betheda Stowe, and one brother, w. Emmet Tryon of North Carolina.^2,1 He was buried at Moira Cemetery, Moira, Franklin Co, New York.²