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ABRAHAM BULL, the sexton at Lake View cemetery, is a son of Benjamin and Ann (Lyons) Bull, and was born in the city of London, England, November 5, 1836. His grandfather, Abraham Bull, was a native of England, but emigrated to America and settled at Jamestown, remaining, however, but a short time, when he returned to his native land and died. He gained a livelihood by following the sea. The maternal grandfather, John Lyons, came from Ireland. When Napoleon was leading his seemingly irresistible forces to victory after victory, until he met with disaster, disgrace and a banishment to end in death at St. Helena, Mr. Lyons joined the army that defeated him and was never heard of after the battle. Benjamin Bull was born in England in 1812, and came to America, settling at Jamestown about 1849, where he still resides. He married Ann Lyons, who is still living, and by whom he had ten children, five Sons and five daughters. Politically, Mr. Bull affiliates with the Republican party.

Abraham Bull received such education as his own efforts would secure him, and in early life was a day laborer. Mr. Bull is, and since April 19, 1864, has been, the sexton at Lake View cemetery, performing the trying and responsible duties satisfactorily.

On November 30, 1857, he married Lucy Cossart, daughter of Peter and Roxanna Cossart, of Jamestown. They have had five children: Jennie, married Perry Goodwin, a son of Augustus Goodwin, and lives in Jamestown; Nellie, wife of Darwin Clark, a farmer; Fannie (dead); Lucy, wedded Frank Dickerson, a resident of Jamestown; and Clyda (dead).

Politically, Mr. Bull is a republican, belongs to the Methodist church, and is a member of Jamestown lodge, No. 34, A. O. U. W., and of Chautauqua Lake lodge, No. 46, Knights of Honor. The Jamestown Journal, speaking of the beautiful Lake View cemetery, says: “Twenty years have elapsed since Abraham Bull was first appointed sexton of Lake View cemetery, which is nearly ever since it was first used. It is now one of the best kept concerns in the country, nicely laid out in walks and drives. He has always been reliable, and carried out his portion of every contract to the letter.”