Sam Sansburn, 85, who came to Cooperstown in 1883 and helped to build it, died at his home in Glendive, Montana, on Thursday of last week. Masonic funeral rites were held there on Saturday.

Sansburn, who was among the most well known of the early pioneers in this Section of the country, served Cooperstown in its formative years in many capacities. He was mayor of the city for several years and active in community enterprises and civic life. He left here in 1910 and has made his home at Glendive ever since.

He leaves two sons, Joseph, in California, and Clifford of Boulder Dam, and one daughter, Mrs. B. Brody of Miles City, Montana. Survivors also include two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Langford of Cooperstown, Mrs. Nellie Jones of Wahpeton; and three brothers, J. H. Sansburn of Ravendale, Washington

John in Ontario, Canada, and Will H. of Cooperstown. (GCSC May 15, 1944)

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 464