| Obituary | Isaac Van Blarcom, who lived for many years in Hackensack, died this morning at his home at 248 Myer street, aged eighty years.
Mr. Van Blarcom was born in Pearl River, N. Y. His early days were spent in Spring Valley and Nyack. During the Civil War he was a private on Company D, 95th Infantry, New York Volunteers and served through the conflict. He was taken prisoner by the Confederate forces but escaped from the prison camp by posing as an Englishman. Only four members of his G. A. R. Post are alive today. Mr. Van Blarcom was a member of Hackensack Court of Foresters, No. 47. and a member of the Westwood Post, G. A. R.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, with whom on last New Year's day he celebrated the sixtleth anniversary of their wedding; one son, John Van Blarcom, of Ridgewood; Elizabeth Johnson, of Hackensack; three grandchildren and four great grand-children.
Mr. Van Blarcom was active in Hackensack as a carpenter and bullder for many years, but retired some years ago.
Funeral services will be arranged today. The Interment will be at
Pearl River, N. Y.The Record, April 5, 1926 |
