Joseph P. Bearse

   Capt. Joseph P. Bearse, a lifelong resident of Hyannis, after a painful illness of four weeks departed this life on Monday, 31st ult., aged 65 years and 9 months.  Capt. Bearse was one of a family of eleven children; two brothers, Capt. Maynard Bearse of Hyannis and Mr. Davis Bearse of Boston, and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Lovell of Hyannis Port, survive him.  Capt. Bearse during most of his life followed the sea, starting out at the early age of 10 years.  He served in the war of the rebellion and was a member of Theo. Parkman G.A.R. Post at Centreville.  For thirteen years he was in the lighthouse service, stationed at Bishop and Clerks Light.  He was a good citizen, an upright man and highly respected by all who knew him.  A wife and four children, Mr. Joseph H. Bearse, Mrs. George H. Cash, Mrs. Charles Hinckley, Hyannis, and Mrs. Herbert Braum, Chelsea, mourn his loss.  The funeral was held at his late home on Ocean street on Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of relatives and neighbors.  Rev. Mr. Christie conducted religious exercises. The burial was under the order of the G.A.R., and the remains were laid to rest in the Baptist burial ground.
   Mrs. Bearse and family, wish through the columns of the Patriot to express their gratitude and thanks to their friends and neighbors who have so kindly assisted them during the illness and since the death of the husband and father.

Source:  Barnstable Patriot, Tuesday, September 08, 1891, Page: 3

Cause of Death: Pelvic Abcess

Source: Barnstable Patriot, Vital Statistics, published 8 Mar 1892, Front Page