He was born at Presque Isle, February 9, 1871, son of Earl and Amanda (Lamson) Hersey.
Mr. Hersey was a member of the Washburn Pentecostal Church and the oldest citizen here.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bessie Hersey, Washburn, a brother, Wesley, Monticello: two half-brothers, Leslie and Dewey, Somerville, Mass.
Friends may call at the Morgan Funeral Home Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. Bernard Patten, pastor of the Presque Isle Pentecostal Church will officiate.
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Fairfield.
[August 19, 1961]