LELAND - CAROLINE H. - 1918, Trenton

January 26, 1918
Bar Harbor Times

The death of Mrs. Caroline H. Leland occurred at her home Jan. 8th, 1918, after a lingering illness patiently borns.  Mrs. Leland was of a kindly lovable nature and had won many friends.  She was the daughter of the late George C. and Elizabeth A. Stevens Haynes, and was born in Trenton, July 20th, 1841.  She married in early life Pearl L. Leland of Trenton and went as a bride to the old Leland farm, where she has since resided, living to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their wedding there on Dec. 27th, 1913.  Mrs. Leland was a cheerful friend.  Her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Brown of Mt. Desert, was unable to be with her at the last or to attend the funeral, on account of illness.
Mrs. Leland was for several years treasurer of the society of King's Daughters of this place, also of the Christian Endeavor sewing circle.
The funeral was from the home, the Rev. R.H. Moyle officiating.  The flora offerings were profuse and beautiful.  Four of the nephews, Alonzo Grindle, E.S. Hamor, Ralph Leland and Harry Leland were bearers.  Her remains were placed in the tomb to await burial.