A Register of Deaths in the Kaple Family Bible noted his date of death as September 20, 1927. His death certifcate lists September 30, 1927 as the date.

According to his death certificate, Lewis's birthplace was Almond, New York (though the Family Bible lists it as Andover). He was widowed and a retired farmer. He resided at 18 Wells Street in Hornell, N.Y., the home of his son, for 5 years and 4 months, a period of time that coincides with the death of his wife. His cause of death was listed as cardiac insufficiency with probable bronchio pneumonia and chronic diarrhea a contributing factor, an affliction he reportedly suffered for a year prior to his death. C.P. Kaple of 18 Wells Street, Hornell, N.Y. was the informant.

1. Clarence Peter Kaple b: 20 AUG 1877 in Hornellsville, New York
2. Lewis Earl Kaple b: 24 MAR 1881 in West Almond, New York

1. Title: Obituary for Mrs. Marietta Kaple, Angelica Collectanea & Obituaries, H-K
   Publication: compiled by L. L. Stillwell, http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyallega/angelicacollh.html, viewed 5/13/04
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2. Title: Register of Births, Kaple Family Bible
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   Note: The Register of Births page has been extracted and inserted loosely in the book.
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   Note: property of Linda Kaple Hults, Worcester, Vermont
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3. Title: Register of Deaths, Kaple Family Bible
   Publication: cover & publication information missing
   Note: Original
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   Note: property of Linda Kaple Hults, Worcester, Vermont
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4. Title: Certificate of Death, Lewis Luther Kaple, New York State Dept. of Health, Oct. 1, 1927
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